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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1911

Page

3

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From San Antonio

A San Antonio resident Testard recounts relief from back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills three years ago. The letter endorses the remedy and notes continued proof of its merit. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

San Antonio Doan S. A. Testard, Hackberry and Commercce Lts Texas Bexar Drug Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Norton Case 5 Set for Tuesday

The Norton murder case against Julius R. Norton, charged in the June death of Clive H. Shook, was rescheduled in the Thirty seventh district court due to four missing state witnesses. Attachments were issued for A. B. Hillan L. E. oo D. W. DeNeene and Joe Mo es as the trial date moved to tomorrow at 10 o clock.

Julius R. Norton Clive H. Shook

Armed to teeth boy confronts patrolman at Moore Sporting Goods

A 14 year old black boy fled from Moore Sporting Goods on West Commerce Street as Patrolman Price confronted him early Sunday. Officers recovered revolvers, a Winchester rifle, dirks and ammoniated equipment from the boy after he dropped items during pursuit.

Ken Price Andon Brown Moore Sporting Goods Company Commerce Street Arize Mexico

Jatarah of the Stomach Cure Promoted by Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets

An advertisement extols a simple, safe remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It praises Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets containing Aseptic Pepsin, Nux, Seal and fruit acids, sold by druggists for 50 cents, with a trial offer and address for F. A. Stuart Co.

Harlanson Stuart Bennett

President of Santo Domingo Assassinated in Plot

Reports from Washington say Ramon Carceres, president of Santo Domingo, was assassinated by political malcontents in Santo Domingo city. The four year administration faced recent revolutionary plots led by General Morales and Mauricio Jimenez, with Zenon Toribo pledging support. Charges against Morales group were dismissed in San Juan after trial.

Washington Ramon Carceres Santo Domingo State Department Russell Alse Endicott Carceres Careces Carlos F. Morales Mauricio Jimenez Zenon Toribo

Uncle Henry Arrested for Disturbing the Peace

Uncle Henry James was fined $10 for disturbing the peace after an affidavit by Officer Lankford. He claimed he intended to hunt a jack rabbit but ended up quarrelling with an “ole woman” and confronting police on Micklejohn Street. He offered vague explanations to Judge Buckley.

Henry Henry James Lankford Buckley Micklejohn Street

Turkeys for Holiday Trade Opens Northbound Shipments

S A Carnes Sons made their first dressed turkey shipment of the season to Providence Rhode Island from Yoakum Texas yesterday. Receipts have been heavy this week and the market will open up in a few days with more birds arriving.

Yoakum Tex S. A. Carnes & Son Providence R. I

Wu Ting Fang Joins Chinese Revolutionary Cabinet

Former Chinese minister to the United States Wu Ting Fang has aligned with the revolutionaries in China and taken the position of secretary of foreign affairs in the new cabinet.

Wu Ting Fang United States China

Farmer Schwarchmidt Found Dead Near Lockhart

O Schwarchmidt a 45 year old farmer living five miles from Lockhart was found dead early this morning with a hemp string tied to a corn shelter handle and looped around his neck. His son found the body after waiting for breakfast. He had been despondent over a deal recently closed in another county.

Lockhart Tex

Hyde murder trial opens after jury selection in Kansas City

After weeks selecting a jury for the second trial of Dr. B Clarke Hyde convicted in the Swope murder, opening statements began in Judge Porterfield's court. It was expected no testimony would be heard before tomorrow.

Kanbas City B. Clarke Hyde Col Thomas H. Swope Porterfield

Earthquakes Felt in Fort de France Martinique

Two severe earthquake shocks were felt in Fort de France Martinique on November 20. The tremor movement was wavelike and no damage was reported.

Martinique Associated Press Fort DE France

Can't Trifle With Nature Coffee Tea Effects on Health

Sleeplessness shaky nerves stomach and headaches are effects often caused by coffee and tea drinking. Relief comes only after removing the cause and letting Nature repair the damage. Health can be hastened by well boiled beverages for recovery.

Madeira Linen Lunch Cloths and Scarfs Offered in Wide Range

Exquisite handmade Madeira linens including lunch cloths scarfs and centerpieces in pure linen. Many sizes from 9x9 doilies to 72x72 lunch cloths with Renaissance and Madeira patterns. Prices range from 35c to 20.00, broadest assortment in San Antonio with varied patterns and square or round styles.

Madeira Islands San Antonio

Self-Defense Theme Marks Patterson Trial in Denver

The Denver district court opens the murder trial of Gertrude Gubson Patterson, facing jury questions over her husband’s death. The defense promises to recount a complex life story involving a Chicago millionaire, long affair, a marriage forged for money, and a Colorado sanitarium encounter that ended in a fatal confrontation.

Associated Press Denver Colo Mark Gertrude Gubson Patterson Hfisband George W. Allen Chicago Paris Charles A. Patterson Patterson Colorado

Lace Lunch Cloths and Embroidered Linens Sale

A sale ad touts hand made Cluny Lace lunch cloths scarves centerpieces and doilies in multiple sizes and prices. Items include 54x54 cloths from 10 to 15 dollars and 30x80 centerpieces from 4 to 6.50 dollars along with embroidered linen pieces priced from 5 to 6 dollars for lunch cloths and 25 to 75 cents for embroidered centerpieces.

Superb Pattern Cloths and Extra Width Damask Cloths

A description of cloths offered in multiple sizes and grades. Thirty-two inch square and 72 by 72 inch linens feature all linen double satin Damask with round and square patterns priced at 3 50, 5 00 and 6 50. Extra width cloths 90 by 90 in high grade patterns such as fleur de lis orchid pomegranate and satin stripe borders priced at 10.00 and 12.50.

Double Killing in Capital of State

In Austin Texas on November 20 a man identified as John Menefee of Bastrop County killed his sister in law Ruth Bailey at 1203 West Fifth Street then killed himself. Domestic troubles were blamed with Menefee claiming relatives were alienating his wife. Ruth Bailey was married to H Lee Batley, a streetcar motorman.

Austin Tex John Menefee Bastrop County Ruth’ Bailey Bailey West Fifth Street Menefee H. Lee Batley

People's Power League Formed in Austin Texas

In Austin a new group called the People's Power League of Tex organized with Fred A. Scott as president, Harry M. White as secretary, and W. H. Cullen as treasurer. The league aims to push initiative referendum and recall amendments into the state constitution and seeks to place the proposed amendment on the next legislature's ballot via the Democratic primary next year. The labor movement backs the effort.

Austin Tex People’s Power League of Texas Fred A. Scott Harry M. White W. H. Cullen Scott Harpoon White Cullen Democratic Executive Committee

Patterson Woman to Plead Self Defense in Double Shooting

Prosecutors plan to prove a second shot was fired as Patterson lay on the ground begging for mercy and that the wife then hid the revolver. They will introduce letters from Patterson to his Chicago brother showing threats to drop his alienation suit if he did not comply.

Chicago

Visitor from St Louis Weighs San Antonio Interests

Henry Temple Ames of St. Louis, president of the San Antonio Water Works Co and vice president of the Mississippi Valley Trust Co, arrived in the city to inspect interests. He said there was nothing significant about the visit, adding he makes at least one annual trip to San Antonio to handle routine matters with officials.

Henry Temple Ames St. Louis San Antonio Waterworks Company Mississippi Valley Trust Company St. Anthony Hotel Ames San Antonio

Veterans Rally Against Skirt in Houston Christmas Carnival

In Houston the United Confederate Veterans Dick Dowling camp adopted resolutions condemning the bifurcated skirt for riding women and praising the old fashioned side saddle to southern mothers and daughters during their regular session yesterday.

Associated Press Houston Tex Dick Dowling United Confederate Veterans Mothers and Daughters South

McNamara murder trial jury selection reaches week seven

In Los Angeles on November 20 the McNamara murder trial continues with about half the jury chosen. Seven jurors sit with five sworn members and two talesmen passed for cause, as more veniremen report and peremptory challenges loom. Bailiffs try to keep jurors entertained while housed on the ninth floor dormitory of the hall of records.

Associated Press Los Angeles McNamara Hall of Records

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as safe for mothers and children for 60 years, claiming it soothes and calms infants, relieves wind colic and diarrhea, and is harmless. It urges readers to ask for the product by name and warns against other options.

Star Liquor Co Ad Promotes Wine Selection

Fine wines including Champagne Port Sherry Angelica Catawba and Claret for tables and sick rooms. Prices are the lowest for quality with prompt delivery to any part of the city. Star Liquor Co. 121 W Commerce 8. Both phones 2794.

Star Liquor Co Commerce

Arabs Seek Work in New York After Arrival in Italy

An Austrian steamer Kassa carried about 200 Arab immigrants from Tripoli to Trieste. They plan onward to New York in search of work, after arriving in Italy on November 20.

America Associated Press Bari Italy Kassa Boa Trieste New York

Will Receive Ambassador

Charles Bryan newly appointed ambassador to Japan will be received in audience on November 22 by the president.

Associated Prtorio Charles Bryan Can Japan

Careless About Appendicitis In San Antonio

Readable fragments claim San Antonio residents suffer stomach and bowel trouble that may turn into appendicitis. A claimed remedy blends thorn bark glycerine and Adler-i-ka boiled into a suggestive instant cure, with warnings of a sin in simple remedy use.

San Antonio Adler-i-ka

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Norton Ticers F. A. Stuart Co., Bldg Marshall Mich Oanto Domingo American Legation THE George R. Lunn Congregational Church Schnectady Herbert M. Merrill Lunn Wellville Postum Cereal Co., Limited Battle Creek, Mich Will Saul Wolfson Man People's Power League Persia W. Morgan Shuster Russia Shuster M. Petroff MR. Ames Mnamara
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