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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
2
J. C. Black, 47, died early yesterday at a local hospital after moving to San Antonio about a year ago from Oklahoma. Funeral was held at 9:00 this morning from Riebe Undertaking parlors with interment in the city.
Beulah Townsend 45 died at 7 p m at 107 Ninth street after a long illness. She was a Walker county native who came to San Antonio for treatment six months ago. Survived by husband Mack Townsend Slayton Texas two sons Arthur and John Morse three daughters Mrs Robert Yturr and Morine and Belle Townsend all of San Antonio father J W Robnett Huntsville Texas three sisters and five brothers. Sloan Hagg Undertaking prepared the body pending relatives advices.
Fire broke out in a large cotton seed pile at the Alamo Oil company plant on South Flores street. Company No 12 and the motor company No 7 crews responded. Flames threatened the main building but were soon put out. The piles have smouldered since last week’s fire.
Paris Texas November 21 21 applicants seek the Paris postmastership as the city panel reviews the field for the vacant federal position.
Advertises Parisian Sage as a guaranteed remedy to eradicate dandruff halt itching and stop hair from falling out within two weeks. Claims non dye non poisonous formula nourishes roots and promotes thick growth at 50 cents a bottle with guarantee from Schwab McElroy drug stores.
The report describes a harsh camp scene with Turkish soldiers and thousands of sick and dead. Red Crescent attendants offer little aid as winds, hunger, and thirst grip the wounded. San Stefano camps are overshadowed by worse outbreaks at Hademkeul near the Tchataidja lines.
In the defense of Monastir the Servians and Turkish regulars fought amid marshes as Turks pressed a last effort to pierce the cordon. Turkish losses reach about 20 000 with similar Servian casualties. estimates place Turkish forces at 80 000 with 100 guns. The battle stretched over 300 miles and is among the war’s bloodiest outcomes.
London dispatch reports Kiamil Pasha the grand vizier blaming great powers for inaction that could have saved thousands through an armistice. The Tchataidja action has so far seen casualties not exceeding 1600.
Next Sunday's Light will publish a three color Thanksgiving Day page with a feast day scene. Eleven local firms will announce good things to make dinner a success and readers may enter for prizes totaling five, three, and two dollars by submitting menus and table decoration ideas to The Light's Thanksgiving Editor by Friday noon.
A home remedy promises instant cough relief and cures in 24 hours using a pint of granulated sugar, warm water, and 2% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle. The formula is said to soothe throat troubles, is mildly laxative, keeps well, and is backed by a money back guarantee with purchase through The Pinex Co.
The state plans to rest its case today against Burton W. Gibson charged with murder in the July 16 Greenwood Lake death of his client Mrs Rosa Menschik Szabo. Coroner’s physician Dr Otto H Schultze testified the cause was strangulation by throat compression.
Dr. A F Haslem charged with violating section 211 of the postal laws asks for a preliminary hearing. United States Commissioner R L Edwards sets the hearing for December 5, with the government to show sufficient proof to hold him to the grand jury. Mrs Susannah Norton, arrested on a similar charge, posted bond of 1500 with herself and two sureties.
Reports from Mexico state confirm Acanby was destroyed by Tuesday's quake. Doctors rushed to the scene and authorities say about 100 people were killed. In Korea 23 roads totaling 1415 miles will be built for 5.9 million dollars.
An old advertisement touts MacLaren's Mustard Cerate as a modern substitute for mustard plasters. It claims quick relief for head cold symptoms headaches lung congestion muscle soreness stiffness and sore throat. Sold in 25 and 50 cent jars at Schwab McElroy stores and other druggists with mail order options from Cleveland or Los Angeles.
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce plans to repledge a $50,000 bonus for the road, with $150,000 nearly subscribed. Secretary J F Carter spoke to Charles Nimitz about the town’s bonus. Nimitz said funds will be complete tomorrow. Heavy rain delayed progress but the bonus is expected by Friday night under a $250,000 bond to ensure completion within ten months. San Antonio has twenty days to raise its portion.
About 150 delegates from the national ice cream association will tour Texas cities tomorrow visiting Waco Austin San Antonio Houston and Galveston after closing its Dallas session. Local entertainment arrangements include an auto mission loop ride and a Mexican supper if they stay. several factories in Dallas are praised as models. President R A Woodhull of Chicago and secretary George L Boedeker of Dallas head the group.
A noon meeting at the Young Men’s Christian Association drafted plans for the Older Christian Boys conference. Delegates from Irving M. Dietz to C. M. Kingsbury Jr. were named from multiple city churches. The December 13 15 gathering will be at Travis Park Methodist with one delegate per 25 Sunday school attendees and over 200 representatives expected.
Attorney A B Cowen plans an insanity defense for a man arrested on two forgery charges. The defendant, claiming fixed delusions of large bank deposits in San Antonio, has cashed checks drawn on these imagined accounts. Preliminary hearing waived. bond set at 299 in each case. Cowen to file lunatic inquirendo in district court.
A brief Boston Tran script line features a playful exchange where a palm reader declares a future marriage twice and a young woman resists, preferring certainty of a single wedding. The fragment captures a witty exchange over nuptial fate.
Cone Johnson faces a $100 contempt fine as the Sneed trial opens in Fort Worth. He presses questions about Al Boyce cashing a $1000 check and aiding Mrs. Sneed’s alleged elopement, despite Judge Swayne barring the inquiry. Johnson signs a $100 check to pay the fine.
A man identified as J Trenette of San Antonio was attacked on a train departing St Louis. Doctors could not save him. He carried papers and a bank book, with tickets showing a destination of LaCrosse Wisconsin. His body awaits advice from San Antonio. the Trenette name not found in local directory.
Acting Texas Secretary of State D A Gregg says 105 counties have not reported returns from the presidential election with only 139 counties reporting. Houston area Harris County is the only large county reporting. Dallas Tarrant Bexar and Galveston are still missing. The state board will convene Monday and late returns risk exclusion. A law note cites penalties for officials failing to perform duties. Frank R Newton says county returns will be sent to Austin tonight.
City Auditor Hummel began issuing vouchers to mercantile firms and others with claims against city government for October. The month’s appropriation totals $12,900.95, covering accounts and necessitating the drawing of multiple warrants.
An Orphan Fund contribution of 120 dollars was made by City Engineer Pancoast, a city employee in the street department, toward a new St. John’s orphanage project. The note expresses a humorous aside about keeping salt in the kitchen.
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