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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
3
The ad boasts Washer's process of sifting through thousands of samples each season to select the choicest patterns. It wonders what happens to those not meeting the Washer standard, humorously noting the Romans’ saying about bones for late comers.
A bold offer targets men who never wore fitted garments before. The campaign promotes a complete range of sizes and styles to ensure a comfortable, tailored feel in mainstream ready-to-wear.
A compact promotional line describing Washer's service as the best place to fit men who cannot be fitted elsewhere.
Kountze Brothers of New York, a leading financial house, requested information on San Antonio bonds. John Carrington of the Chamber of Commerce provided a financial and industrial brief and asked for city and county financial statements. The display of interest prompts speculation it may bid on the county bond issue of 1 million dollars.
Dr W A Hering of the San Antonio Automobile Club predicts a one mile paved course within a year as local racing gains new life. Sunday's fall auto mobile races are postponed to afternoon as rain leaves the track in poor condition and De Palma and Disbrow are expected to clash in heats and finals. Local fans anticipate European drivers like Goux and Guyot joining the event once plans mature.
Willis Ranney, engineer connected with the Medina dam, sails from Liverpool aboard the Lusitania November 22 and arrives in San Antonio early December. He, with Mrs. Ranney, toured Europe, and prior to Spain was engaged by Dr. Pearson on a major public utilities project near Barcelona. He helped secure a world record in Medina dam construction time.
An all day and night cafe advertises first class service at the corner of Main Plaza and Soledad. The note invites visitors to enjoy present offerings at the Horn Palace Cafe.
In the will of Martha C. Simmons, widow of Dr. Charles F. Simmons, the estate she received at her husband's death is to be shared equally among five stepchildren. The residue goes to her Tennessee-based siblings. Administrators in Missouri anticipate a total under $500,000 with major assets in the Artesian Belt railroad.
F H Withey representing Madame Tetrazziani arrived in San Antonio to test public interest. He said an engagement could be arranged if local groups can handle it, noting her Dallas success where over $8000 was taken in. She is due through the city in February on a New Orleans to Los Angeles tour.
London reports that Lord Murray of Elibank surrendered oil and other concessions in Colombia on behalf of the Pearson interests. Lord Cowdray confirmed the withdrawal, stating Murray acted to avert American opposition and that the request was abandoned definitively and absolutely.
W K Bixby resigns from the railroad's board of directors and severance of ties between B F Yoakum as Frisco chairman and St. Louis Union Trust Company board becomes known. Yoakum ordered a broker to sell his 90 shares of Union Trust stock. The United States exported automobiles to seventy five countries and colonies in the year ending with June.
W S Ayres plans to direct sale of 60000 acres irrigated by Medina dam water with openings scheduled December 19. Land men from across the country will tour the project including canal system and dams under Medina Valley Irrigation Co. H I Miller of Pearson syndicate may attend. Miller discussed Northern Mexico affairs with J C Crockett. Medina reservoir water level neared 101 feet after heavy rains, rising from 96 feet.
The yacht Nicholas carrying thirteen Galveston business leaders was wrecked on Bird Island reef near Palacios Texas at sunrise. The crew and passengers were unharmed but marooned with a rescue launch dispatched from Palacios after word of the mishap reached shore. The party includes Morris Stern president of the Galveston Commercial Association John F Lubben and George Waverly Briggs of the Galveston News M O Frost secretary of the Galveston Commercial Association and others listed.
Fire alarm for a house on fire in the 200 block of Rigsby avenue turned into a muddy setback as Chief Wright’s car and four other pieces of apparatus bogged down, including two horse drawn vehicles and two motor trucks. Horses and a Highland Park street car aided removal, with vehicles sinking again near Hackberry street before finally moving on. The return and run took two hours.
Members will observe Thanksgiving with a stag entertainment at the International Club. Refreshments from 6 to 11 o'clock and music will be provided. A club room dance is scheduled for Friday night.
Thousands suffer from kidney and liver ailments as the kidneys fail to filter blood properly. The ad claims the remedy restores kidney and liver health, purifies blood, and has thirty six years of use as a standard treatment. Free samples offered by Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Rochester NY.
Announcement of an international military tournament planned for the 1916 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco draws interest from Southern Department cavalry. Maj. Clem an leads planning. Troop F Third Cavalry at Eagle Pass known as an elite unit. Events span May to September with group competitions, international entrants, and a full program of military, riding, aviation, and an international horse show.
T. M. Emerson, president of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, died in Wilmington after a two day illness from acute indigestion. He fell ill Sunday in Dupont Georgia during a road inspection and was en route home when he passed away at 11 PM. He had been ACL president for five years. farms and wage earners in Tennessee have formed a cooperative union with their first Memphis store.
In New York on November 26, Thomas F. Denny and Leonard Cohen died in a head on collision in the Bronx with Bert T. Rich’s car. Rich and his party sustained injuries including concussion and crushed knee. Estelle Norton was hospitalized after severe bruising. Jeremiah Mahoney faced a homicide technical charge.
Frank Williams and Miss Mary Scheran survived a 50 foot drop when Williams drove onto a rising Division Street drawbridge. The car climbed the leaf to the top and plunged into the Chicago River. Passersby on a fire boat rescued both.
Come to lunch at St. Mark's Parish House on Saturday December 6 as part of the parish festival. Admission and details offered in the parish advertisement.
Washington DC November 26 The Commerce Court nullified Interstate Commerce Commission orders forbidding trunk line railroads from paying allowances to tap lines and from issuing joint rates with tapping lines. It held the commission lacks power to prohibit such allowances or joint rates but can regulate the amount to prevent rebates and unjust discrimination. The decisions likely go to the Supreme Court.
In Chicago on the morning of November 26, heavy smoke and stagnant air left streets dark and features indistinct while lights glimmered in windows. Street cars and autos used night lights as authorities note the United States imported fruits and nuts worth 50 million dollars in the past year, double the amount from earlier years.
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