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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
13
Clarence Thornton, an African American man, was shot in the nose during a late night dispute on Micklejohn Street near West End. He was taken to the city hospital with a non serious injury as police search for the gunman who fled the scene.
About 65 San Antonio Plumbers Union members walked out yesterday seeking a 50 cent daily raise. The dispute was settled last night and today most plumbers returned to work. Local pay is 4.50 dollars for eight hours, while other Texas cities reportedly pay five dollars or more.
W Scott Peters planned to end his argument for Arturo Gioavanitti in the Ettor Gioavanitti Caruso case in Salem Massachusetts today. Judge Quinn was expected to give a lengthy charge and a jury verdict was not anticipated until tomorrow.
City clerk complaints about a private tuberculosis sanitarium were referred to health authorities and will be reviewed at the next health board meeting. The complaints allege no precautions are taken for sanitation at the facility.
When shopping for hams bacon lard and compound customers are urged to call two ninety two for attractive prices. The ad asserts the products are made at home but offers no reason to avoid handling them.
Questioning meals sent from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha, Union Meat Company invites readers to choose home dining. The note contrasts locally prepared meals with distant sourcing and urges local options.
An addressing and imprinting machine using a ribbon matches typewriter work. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce owns one power machine. Austin and Foster have a hand model. Local dances and events are listed including White Rose Grove, Turner Hall, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. Public notices mention Red Cross seals funding, Taft's military appointment, and rain extending the Jourdanton Fair.
An advertisement touts Poslam as the fast effective cure for eczema acne barbers itch and inflamed complexions. It claims itching stops immediately and promotes Poslam soap as pure medicated skin care for babies dandruff and general eruptions with samples from the Emergency Laboratory New York.
A testimonial letter describes rapid health decline from lung disease, recovery after using Eckman's Alterative, and subsequent insurance acceptance. It notes relief from night sweats and cough, weight gain, and endorsement by doctors. The notice promotes the remedy and lists sellers and Eckman Laboratory contact.
A Temple Beth El event tonight features a musical program of Jewish composers both ancient and modern. Rabbi Marks will deliver a two part address on the theme Parent and Child, with the first part tonight. Public notices include humane society and charity fund meetings, and local ads about turkeys, a Louisiana Lou appearance, and local dental and medical listings.
A steady downpour last night left streets largely deserted. The police court session was brief, lasting only a few minutes.
Maud resigns as assistant city ticket agent on Sunset-Central lines effective December 1. Albert Atkinson, son of A. R. Atkinson, is appointed to replace him. Maud plans to reenter the mercantile business in Houston. Suspect arrested in theft from an elderly Mexican man found asleep on the West Side.
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