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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
5
The contest offers 150 000 extra votes for each 24 00 of new yearly subscriptions and counts multi year plans as multiple one year units. Subscriptions mailed before midnight Saturday December 2 qualify, including previously turned in new subs. This is the largest offer of the contest and expires at midnight December 2.
The Citizens' league plans a 8 o'clock meeting at the Knights of Columbus hall to adopt a platform guiding its push for commission government in San Antonio and Bexar County. It seeks to curb influence by county office holders on city politics and promotes rotation of office with no more than three consecutive terms.
Mrs Charlie Henderson says she spent about three hundred dollars on womanly trouble and found relief after using Cardui the woman’s tonic. She reports improved strength, fewer headaches, and plans to recommend Cardui to friends.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a rapid cure for grippe and severe colds. It claims two hourly doses for three doses end the illness without quinine and stresses research cost and nationwide availability. It promises relief from headaches feverishness nasal congestion and body aches.
Months ago officers and committees were named and a platform will be adopted tonight. Those behind the guns claim the league plans to take an active role in local politics.
The San Antonio Hospital announces a complete remodel with modern appliances for exclusive eye ear nose and throat treatment. All rooms are enameled and sanitary with day and night physician and nursing staff. Phones 630 3866 and 408 Travis street.
George E. McConnell of Stonewall county, a wealthy cattleman, has been adjudged insane and placed in the state insane asylum. Sheriff S. R. Lanier brought him to Austin, noting his delusion that he is a multi millionaire. A guardian was appointed to manage his estate.
In Austin Texas on November 22 James D Richardson sovereign grand commander of the Scottish Rite Masons and Sam P Cochran inspector general for Texas were feted at a Driskill hotel banquet. About 125 Masons attended as toasts were given and the visitors toured the city before departing at midnight for Dallas.
George M. Millard sent his resignation to Police Chief Newnam and was immediately named deputy sheriff under Sheriff Tobin. He will serve in the Seventy third district court, replacing Deputy Sheriff Nat Harlin who resigned. Millard has six years of service as a mounted officer with an efficient record.
The War Department plans enlarging Fort Bliss in El Paso to house headquarters and four cavalry troops with stables and two double officers quarters at about 180000 dollars. Mexico troubles prompt keeping units near the border, with Sixth Cavalry at Fort Huachuca and Twenty third Infantry at Laredo, while Fort Huachuca buildings await conversion for headquarters and four cavalry troops.
Texas railroads indicate willingness to supply the railroad commission with data on cotton shipped from Texas points to interstate points. Several lines will send the compiled figures promptly to aid guidance for future action in the New Orleans Galveston cotton situation.
Texas attorney general approves Brazoria county bridge bonds worth 100000 dollars with 4 percent interest maturing in forty years and an option of five years. Bonds registered in the comptroller's department.
Bolivia’s chamber authorized the government to call for bids to build a 108 mile railroad linking Quiaca in Argentina with Tarija in Bolivia. The government stake is set at 5 percent.
The state of Texas versus Amanda Lincoln et al. concerns 420 acres near the Rice Institute valued at about half a million dollars and including blueprints. The Fifty third district court, previously with a jury, now tries the case without a jury after the jurors were discharged by agreement of both sides.
A government report from Rome tallies 113 cholera cases and 55 deaths in Italy from August 6 to November 11. The data covers the pathogen outbreak across regions and signals ongoing health concerns.
Tokio authorities report the ministerial council failed to pass the budget presented by Finance Minister M. Yamaoto. Ministers demand full appropriations, delaying a final decision. The next meeting is Friday, with no guaranteed resolution. The finance plan hinges on an estimated dependable revenue of 459,000,000 yen for the next year.
T N Smith addressed the Advertising association at yesterday's luncheon on what advertising means for business and finance. He urged advertising honesty focusing on promoting one own goods rather than denigrating competitors. Plans were discussed to host delegates visiting San Antonio in May after the Dallas convention.
Florence authorities continue to hunt Fra Angelo's Madonna Della Stella after a theft rumored days earlier. A large government reward is offered, with some believing the painting may already be abroad.
Census figures show 18 establishments in 1909, up 29 percent from 14 in 1904. Capital invested rose 64 percent to 14.363 million, with products valued at 11.726 million, records and blanks totaling 27.184 million, and average wage levels up across the board.
London reports Britain will pull out of the Brussels sugar convention unless it can obtain more sugar by permitting Russia to export 500 000 tons westward this season. Price hikes trigger widespread protests by consumers.
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