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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1912
Page
2
Ohio advertisement touts a mighty water heater that provides instant hot water on demand with no storage. It claims a continuous flow, immediate temperature control, and no worry during emergencies. It emphasizes convenience for bath, kitchen, and other spaces without waiting.
A committee seeking subscriptions to the St John’s orphanage building fund postponed its morning meeting. The group aimed to raise 25000 dollars and will wait for additional pledges before closing the fund, while Emil Frank chairs the final report and meeting. Carnegie marks 77th birthday in New York with calm outlook.
A 42 car special train carried 65 800 protesters and 34 cars of live turkeys plus eight cars of dressed birds from Tennessee to New York for Thanksgiving table duty. The event marks a large shipment of birds being moved to Gotham amid public fuss and footage of the trot.
Produce man predicts San Antonio will receive many of Cuero's 18 000 turkeys in the upcoming Turkey trot festivities. After Cuero's event, fowls will be shipped statewide for the Thanksgiving trade. Also noted is a drug advert for Elmer Amend's Rheumatism remedy N Y 2851.
A compilation of 1900s real estate deeds shows transfers in Nueces and nearby areas. Listings include Burnett to Annie Besse for part of lot 86 in City Cemetery No 4 and multiple transfers to and among individuals and companies in 1912 with prices from $1 to $8800, covering blocks and lots in Alamo Heights, Colonia Vera Cruz, and other districts.
Advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a clean remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It asserts the product halts shedding and itchiness, promotes hair growth, and costs 50 cents at drug stores with the slogan the girl with the Aut hair on each carton.
A letter-writer, described as a wealthy fraternity man and father, confesses to three killings including Joseph Josephs of Buffalo and Michael Kruck of New York. He directs police to Joseph’s body in a cess pool behind a saloon near the victim’s home, deepening a sensational case that has shaken Buffalo.
The appeal trial of 106 Koreans charged with conspiring against Japanese Governor General Count Terauchi opened in Seoul. Baron Yun Chi Ho testified about his March 1912 confession and implicated leaders, claiming fear of torture influenced his statements. The first trial had sentenced Yun Chi Ho and four others to ten years, with others given five to seven years. The panel includes Chief Justice Suski and two assistant judges.
E. J. Cavalier of Austin proclaims he will seek the Texas internal revenue collector post as the lone district in the state. He has served at the Austin internal revenue office for about twenty years and was chief clerk for sixteen of those years.
Witnesses recounted conflict over wife and children with Sneed alleging slander and threats. He described E B Powers of Waco and Henry Bowman taking his pistol and a crowd guiding him toward the central police station. Ernest Thompson will testify Sneed urged killing Captain Boyce Sr.
A Thanksgiving party for the newsboys is planned Thursday at 7 50 pm in St. Mark's parish house gym. Rev Philip Cook and parish youth will host the event and serve treats. Sunday school children will donate fruits and candies for the newsboys.
Four residents issued burial permits after passing on November 24. Dorothy Jameson aged 25 of 222 Halliday Avenue, Anna Schroeder aged 44 of 18 Peach Street, Otto Mecke aged 22 of 221 Leigh Street, and Julian Cardenas aged 60 of 110 Granet Street are named.
State Superintendent F. M. Bralley calls a Texas educators conference in Fort Worth on Friday November 29 at the Westbrook hotel to discuss a permanent education building for the state fair in Dallas. The plan would have all Texas schools send exhibits to the Dallas fair each year.
A crime report lists alleged figures known as Lefty Louie Gyp the Blood Whitey Jack and Dago Frank associated with a police case. The article outlines their roles in a gang network and a federal prosecution aimed at dismantling their operations.
Frank Lampton Cason Jr. aged 1 year 6 months died at his parents home on West Houston Street. The body will be sent to Woodside, Louisiana, tomorrow. Baltimore activists push to curb factory whistle noise.
Attwill who led the prosecution would not comment on plans in pending cases. The Italian press, in Rome, lauded Judge Quinn for an impartial summing up in the Salem trial of Ettor Giovannitti and Caruco for the Lopizzo murder.
W. E. Fitch district passenger agent for the International and Great Northern is named district deputy for the American Association of Passenger Agents. A. W. Fritot, the association president, signed the appointment in a morning letter. Three Texas deputies will solicit members and safeguard the association’s interests. The next meeting is in St. Paul with possible side trips including a Yellowstone Park tour.
CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo Nov 26 Toney Jannus with photographer W H Trefts arrives in a hydro aeroplane 25 minutes after leaving Grand Tower where he spent the night He plans to continue this afternoon toward Cairo Ill Lockhart Carnival Opens Tomorrow in Lockhart Tex Nov 26 with preparations complete for the ninth annual street and livestock carnival including a strong racing program All business houses will close Thursday
Building permits listed include A Herrera alterations on Colima street, A Mendosa 4 room dwelling on Lakeview avenue valued at 950, Charles C Meyer alterations, and G C Redfield 1 room addition on New Braunfels avenue valued at 100. Jamaica exports: 61 percent go to the United States.
A. D. Powers reports New York capitalists bought land at Freeport near the Brazos River mouth and a North Freeport site. He notes aggressive private sales, rising gulf coast values, and a Harbor City investment push backed by the Harbor City Terminal Corporation. He urges readers to invest in Harbor City as a sound bet.
Dr J R Cunningham practices osteopathy at 449 Moore Building, offering older phone contact 984-7 for patient appointments and consultations.
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