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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1913
Page
2
Mr. T. W. Bell of Bay City Texas, a noted rice planter, says Vitalitas cured his constipation and indigestion. He attests it restored bowel function and liver balance, claiming lasting relief and overall vitality. Wagner's East Houston displays and sells the product.
General rainfall caused lakes to form and spread across the state flooding many houses and leaving streets impassable. The worst damage is in the cow tract between the range of hills.
The South Heights and Highland Park districts suffer severe inundation with water depths from inches to feet. Dallas and Wilmington streets show similar flooding as crews repair last month’s damages. El Mira and San Pedro also flood after heavy rain despite a storm sewer system lacking capacity. San Angelo endures over 48 hours of rain with rivers rising beyond seven year highs. Fowlerton reports five inches of rainfall and rapid Frio river rise with washouts on the S A U & G railroad near town.
Norther hits Lockhart Texas ending a two week warm spell. It brings slow rain that fell all night with 2.25 inches of precipitation. The rainfall benefits oats and agricultural conditions.
An inch and a half of rain has fallen since Saturday night and rain continued today. The moisture is described as beneficial for the wheat crop, with a large acreage already sown in the area.
The Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Show cancels all shows for this afternoon and evening due to rain. Bowens Island camp reports heavy rain soaking tents and muddy grounds this morning.
Reports from Monterey describe Huerta’s army at about eighty thousand with unofficial palace claims of a 30000 levy. Guns are scarce as many drafted men lack weapons, while rifles from abroad are hoped for. A Japanese shipment may arrive December 1. Women join as soldaderas amid panic among the lower classes.
Juarez reports no fighting south of the city as Villa coordinates supplies and prepares to march on Federal troops. Federal forces fell back 18 miles south, while Villa seeks to press toward Chihuahua with provisions, ammunition, and troops en route from Juarez.
President Wilson reiterated that the Huerta government in Mexico is crumbling and the United States remains firm against recognition. He noted Mexican press can spread impressions and stressed allied support from Britain and other powers as crucial to press Huerta toward retirement. The message to Congress will reflect ongoing developments in Mexico.
Police believe men are enlisted locally to fight in Mexico. Two carloads left San Antonio on the International and Great Northern for Laredo with 52 and 54 Mexicans admitting plans to return to combat, each side claiming opposing loyalties.
One of the era's pivotal trademark cases docketed in the Supreme Court questions whether a trade mark's protection is limited by territory. Allen and Wheeler Co of Troy Ohio accuses Hanover Star Milling Co of Germantown Ill of infringing its flour brand. The Sixth Circuit ruled Ohio rights stay within Ohio while the Illinois firm sold in Georgia Florida Alabama and Mississippi without knowledge of the Ohio mark, denying equal protection across states.
Disbursing officer has paid out over 20.5 million dollars on pay rolls. Congress has appropriated 349.5 million for canal construction with over 10.6 million for fortifications. Colonel Goethals reports the engineers’ work and tests show the canal ready to operate. Locks and dams functioned, Gatun leaf swelling time 1 minute 51 seconds per leaf. Chains to restrain vessels demonstrated effectiveness and towing locomotives proved capable. Electric system with 44 000 volt potential tested successfully. Only the great slide at Cucaracha remains to prevent operation.
Agents open inquiry into alleged coordination among cost storage firms. Attorney General McReynolds says the actions could drive up prices on eggs and other goods.
Lockhart Texas prepares for the tenth annual livestock show and carnival set to open Tuesday. Corn canning and beef clubs will compete for cash prizes totaling a substantial sum at the event with vendors and exhibits planned across the fairgrounds.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist of San Antonio announces a free lecture on Christian Science next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Gunter Hotel Banquet Room by Francis J. Fluno M D C S D a member of The Mother Church Board of Lectureship The Boston church invites the public to attend.
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Edwards Vela testified in the Porfirio Torres murder trial that Hill was shot after warning the armed man at Brigida Potino’s home. Hipolito Vasquez said Torres admitted shooting an American, then he tied and turned Torres over to authorities. An old Springfield rifle was entered as evidence.
The flag tournament at San Antonio Country Club will be held Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 PM. L. B. Clegg announced the golf committee plan, with each player carrying a flag bearing name and handicap to negotiate the most holes within allotted strokes. The new nine holes are nearing full condition with greens and fairways improving.
County Attorney Dan Lewis says formal action will be served immediately against all San Antonio outlets selling liquor without proper state licenses. State Comptroller Lane reports 156 illegal venues, many operating on federal licenses costing 25 dollars yearly, now restricted to regularly licensed saloons under the new law.
Prof EB A Rogers director of the Alamo Musical Association has arranged a concert from 8 30 to 5 30 next Thursday afternoon on Alamo plaza The program includes The Minstrel King from Marcelle Araby from Faust Blush of Dawn Soul Kiss Daughters of Love and a grand medley of southern songs.
Obituary items report Dr Henry P Howard of San Antonio died in Dallas and was honored with a 3:30 pm funeral at his son's home with burial in City cemetery No 1. Other notices cover F Nichols Stewart death in a Galveston transfer, Mrs Josephine West’s passing and funeral, Mrs Mary Ann Osborne’s death with multiple survivors, and Adah Chance’s death in a local sanitarium with burial plans in St Louis.
A San Antonio resident aged years died yesterday evening at 6 15 at a local sanitarium after a two week stay. The body is held by Shelley Loring Undertaking Co pending relatives instructions.
In reply to a telegram from Herbert A. Kline last night, arrangements were made by Chamber of Commerce Secretary John P. Carrington for Kline to winter his large animal show at the fair grounds. The Kline outfit includes carnival attractions and a previous contract was closed with the San Jacinto Fiesta Association for spring events. The Gentry Bros. dog and pony show will also winter in San Antonio.
Indianapolis chief Martin J. Hyland resigns after the board of public works exonerates 80 policemen charged with insubordination for not riding streetcars during the recent strike.
Hearing opening cites $7,000,000 less than 1910 dividends as officials and 52 eastern railroads attend. Louis D Brandeis and Frank Lyon act for the commission. tribute paid to late John M Marble. George Stuart Patterson says the rate increase poses a major economic question to be presented by top railroad executives. Also notes Cochabamba Bolivia recorded a death rate of 75 per 1000 last year.
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