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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
7
An advertisement claims headaches stem from a lazy liver and constipation. Cascarets are said to purge the bowels, cleanse the liver, and stop reabsorption of toxins, with rapid effect by morning. It targets women with sensitive systems and promises months of relief. children are urged to try them as a tasty, gentle remedy.
The Civic Club of the Fourteenth precinct held a large meeting at Mrs. A. H. Cadwalder s home to plan a tree planting campaign and precinct improvements. New committees will remove trash and clean vacant lots while a street lighting petition seeks two more lights on West Houston at Calaveras and Trinity streets.
Mercury, the smallest planet, will be visible in the western sky tonight between 6 and 6 30 after Jupiter. Observer Gus Duerler Jr plans to view the planet through his telescope and notes this rare chance to study Mercury before it becomes obscured by a frce revolution below the horizon.
The two day school session of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors concluded with a reception at the St Anthony hotel honoring Mrs J H Moore of Toledo grand president and Mrs J N Abbott of New Orleans grand district deputy A city automobile tour followed the reception led by Mrs L H McDaniels president of the San Antonio order A gold monogrammed ivory manicure set and a cut glass vase were presented to Mrs Moore and Mrs Abbott respectively with thanks and remarks from the honorees and local members.
New York justice opens a high profile case against Charles H. Hyde former city chamberlain charged with corruptly compelling Joseph G. Robin head of the Northern bank to lend Carnegie Trust $130,000 by threatening city funds withdrawal. Robin pleads guilty to grand larceny and testifies against Hyde. potential penalties include fine or prison.
J B Lawrence of St Paul is ordered to pay 1000 in damages and serve twenty days in the Hennepin county work house after a Sunday morning wreck. Judge Smith says the crime stemmed from reckless driving and notes the absence of pedestrians prevented a worse outcome. Authorities emphasize the crackdown against reckless driving.
San Antonio report notes the Press Club seeks 300 seats for a Beethoven hall concert on December 3. A caller claimed a school for girls runs the order, raising questions about who directs the institution. Box office at Goggan Bros opens soon. strong female attendance expected.
More than 200 delegates attend the opening session of the Southern Appalachian Good Roads convention in Atlanta. Dr. Joseph Hyde Pratt, North Carolina state geologist and association president, calls the meeting to order as E. J. Watson, South Carolina commissioner of agriculture, stresses road development for southern agriculture.
The Luther R Hare camp of Spanish War Veterans nominated officers for the coming year. Dr J B Platt will serve as commander with W Grandberry and C C Ferguson as senior and junior vice commanders. EK Dilley is chaplain Fred Rehberg officer of the day G W Merritt sergeant of the guard and John Schloss inner guard. The next meeting will continue nominations for commander. The camp also announced a name change to the John L Bullis camp with approval from the Texas Department and national headquarters.
The Texas state board of pharmacy finished its three day session in Austin after reviewing 470 license and qualified druggist applicants. Examinations were graded and results are not expected until about January 15.
In Austin on November 20 the Texas Supreme Court granted a writ of error to Ella D Journeay against P H Shook county judge of Bexar County. The dispute concerns probate admission of H B Salliways will and Journeay as executrix following a mandamus action and appeals through district and court of appeals. The court progress signals an early submission.
District court judgments and orders list across several Texas counties. Entries include affirmed judgment for Port Arthur Rice Milling vs Beaumont Rice Mill in Jefferson, a reversed and rendered ruling for August Reese et al. vs Zach Lamar Cobb in El Paso, and certified questions in M. K. T. Railway Co. of Texas v A L Mahaffey at Camp. Several cases set for December dates and motions to advance or extend time filed in Bexar, Reeves, Hill, and other counties.
Powell Studio at 5111 2 and E Houston St showcases new Christmas photos with artistic finish in a modern studio setting. The firm advertises high quality portraits and seasonal prints for customers.
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