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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1913

Page

2

Vitalitas claimed to cure lifelong ailments in Dallas man

A Dallas employee Mr. T. J. Coffey states he is free from kidney and bladder trouble and eczema after using Vitalitas earth fluid. He praises Vitalitas as a safe, effective remedy with no harmful ingredients and urges readers to try it at Wagner's drug store 407 Houston Street.

T. J. Coffey Dallas San Jacinto Street Texas Wade Senate Wagner’s Drug Store Houston Street

Athletics Win First Game 6 to 4 in Hard Fought Win

About 40,000 fans crowd Brush Stadium to watch the Philadelphia Athletics defeat the New York Giants 6 to 4. The game featured disputed calls on a third strike, sharp pitching by Crandall, strong hits by Collins and McInnis, and a late Giants rally quelled by double plays and solid defense.

Giants Athletics Bender Lapp Marquard Wilson Mathewson Hartley McGraw Danny Murphy Kline New York Barry United States Army Klein Egan Rigler Connolly Marquard and Meyers Schang Ppdelphia Mintz Polo Grounds Big Brush Connie Mack Merkle Philadelphia Murphy Doyle Crandall Oldring Shafer McInnis Fletcher Collins Colling Baker Tesreau Meyers Burns Herzog Murray Merkel McLean Brush Stadium

Former navigation chief jailed for opium smuggling

Robert Donaldson, ex superintendent of navigation for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, had his appeal denied and must serve twelve months in jail and pay a $200 fine for smuggling opium.

San Francisco Robert Donaldson Pacific Mail Steamship Company

Mexican Cadets Return After Versailles Flight Training

Eighteen Mexican cadets arrived in New York on October 6 on their way home to form the aerial corps of the Federal army in Mexico. They spent four months practicing aviation at the French army school in Versailles before returning.

New York Mexico Versailles Aerial Corps Federal Army

Maas to Begin Advance Toward Ciudad Diaz

Official advices from Inspector Miguel I. Dibold said General Maas and his Federal column arrived yesterday at Nava Coahuila thirty miles south of Colonia Porfirio Diaz and will begin the march on Ciudad Diaz today.

Maas EL Paso Tex Miguel I. Dibold Nava Coahuila Colonia Porfirio Diaz Ciudad Diaz

Abbott Quits Indian Service

Commissioner of Indian Affairs Sells announced the acceptance of Assistant Commissioner F H Abbott resignation effective October 11. Abbott resigned several days ago and his successor has been selected, though the name has not yet been made public.

Abbott Indian Service Washington, D. C Indian Affairs Sells F. H Abbott

Kings Mountain celebrates 133rd anniversary with regional leaders

Visitors from Virginia Tennessee Georgia and the Carolinas gather in Kings Mountain North Carolina on October 7 to mark the 133rd anniversary of the battle of Kings Mountain. Speakers include Secretary of State Bryan Governor Hooper and Governor Craig. The siege by Colonel Campbell encircled Major Ferguson and British forces contributing to a turning point in the American war.

Kings Mountain N. C Virginia Tennessee Georgia North South Carolina Bryan B. W. Hooper Locke Craig North Carolina Battle of Gates Camden Sumter Fishing Creek Ferguson

German American Alliance Opens Seventh Annual Convention

The first business session of the seventh annual convention of the German American Alliance opened in St Louis on October 7. Delegates will adjourn tonight to join the Veiled Prophets festivities as part of a centennial celebration of German liberty from Napoleon. The autumn festival and convention have drawn about 100000 visitors to the city.

ST. Louis

Railroads Face Heavy Expense Across Wage Demands

New York news reports eastern railroads would incur about 18 million dollars yearly in operating costs if wage demands by 80 000 trainmen and conductors are granted. Testimony given before the federal arbitration board shows a 21 percent rise over current wages, cited by John G. Walker of the Baltimore & Ohio.

New York Eastern Federal Arbitration Board John G. Walker Baltimore & Ohio

French bicycle inventor designs pedal street sweeper tricycle

A French rider develops a man powered street sweeper using a tricycle with a revolving drum mounted between the rear wheels. The device uses pedal power to rotate the sweeper, offering a novel method for urban cleaning.

Soo

Suffragettes Plan Campaign to Move Congress

National suffrage leaders announce a renewed effort to push for universal suffrage via a constitutional amendment. They plan parades in Newark and Wilmington to mobilize New Jersey and Delaware delegations, then send delegates to Washington to lobby lawmakers. A broader drive targets Virginia and other southern and western states.

Washington D. C Congress National Suffrage New Jersey Delaware Senate House Newark N. J Wilmington Del Virginia

More Religion Urged by Vice President in Philadelphia

Vice President Thomas R. Marshall urged the Elders Association in Philadelphia to infuse politics with religion. He said more men must act for what is right rather than expediency, praising religion in public life while affirming no state religion. He then took a late train back to Washington.

Philadelphia Thomas R. Marshall Jin Elders’ Association of the Presbytery North America Washington

Plan to Prevent Fires National Association Convention

Nearly 38 000 delegates from every state will attend the first annual convention in Philadelphia to urge state and local fire prevention legislation. The event, under the Philadelphia Fire Prevention Commission, focuses on building codes equipment and public protection to cut fire losses, the largest in the world.

National Association Philadelphia National Fire Prevention Association Philadelphia Fire Prevention Commission United States

Senate currency hearings resume with extended timeline

The Senate currency hearings reopened in Washington and will run to October 25 if key witnesses appear. An effort to end the hearings on October 18 failed 6 to 4 with Democrats Reed and Hitchcock joining four Republicans. Administrations forces may seek Democratic support for the bill. The report also notes Holland milk bottles wrapped in red paper improve keeping quality. Ocean science tallies fifty six areas over three miles deep, ten over four, and four beyond five miles.

Owen Reed Hitchcock Nelson Weeks Bristow Crawford Shafroth Hollis Pomerene

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