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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1912

Page

5

Proposed new Chamber home discussed by board

The board of directors plans to appoint a committee this evening to study construction options for a new Chamber of Commerce building on St. Marys Street after raising 150000 dollars. The project aims to generate rental revenue to cover interest and include space for a permanent made at home exhibit. Trash pile fire on Arsenal street prompts rapid response. investigators suspect arson by local youths.

Chamber of Commerce Commercial Organization Finance Committee St. Mary's Street J. F. Carter San Antonio Arsenal Street San Pedro Ditch

Any Mian Would Suit the Rebels for President

Felix Diaz is often mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate in a new Mexican revolutionary movement led by General Orozco. The rebel junta in El Paso says the revolution centers on causes, not a single man, and plans organized action to name a provisional president. Col Lazaro Alanis, a Chihuahua rebel leader, is arrested in El Paso while his wife accompanied him after helping disarm Juarez police.

EL Paso Tex Mexico Felix Diaz Mexico City Diaz Orozco Gomez Robelo Robelo Revolutionary Party United States Maderista Madero Col Lazaro Alanis Chihuahua Casas Grandes Alanis Juarez

Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Receives Patient Praise

A Peoria Illinois woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from surgery after two years of illness. A Jessup Pennsylvania mother reports relief from severe inflammation after two months of the remedy, avoiding an operation. The ad urges women with female ills to try the product before surgical measures.

Peoria, Ill Lydia E. Pinkham Christina Reed Mound St Peoria, IN Jessup Joseph A. Lynch

Salazar Rejoins Orozco Rebels in Casas Grandes District

Inez Salazar has re-entered Mexico and leads rebels in Casas Grandes after fleeing Sonora. He visited Los Angeles to denounce Vasquez Gomez’s group and aligned with Orozco, aiming to reorganize scattered rebels in Chihuahua with more than six hundred men under his command.

EL Paso Tex Inez Salazar Mexico Casas Grandes Sonora United States Orozco Salazar Los Angeles Vasquez Gomez Magonistas Chihuahua

Mexican rebels threaten Texas border near Sanderson

General Steever reports renewed rebel activity near Sanderson Texas with a rebel band advancing. He dispatches a troop from Fort Clark to guard the town and residents as reports confirm destruction in the Mormon colony and danger to many Americans in Michoacan from rebel bands.

Washington, D. C Texas War Department Steever Sanderson Tex Fort Clark Michoacan

Rebels Fail to Hold Casas Grandes District

Fighting near Casas Grandes ends with federals repulsing rebels who had taken Ascension and Janos. Rebels lose ground at Hearst ranch area southeast of Casas Grandes where John Hayes, Hearst ranch manager, is reported killed.

Casas Grandes Juarez Mex Ola Casas Grandes Ascension Janos Hearst Ranch John Hayes Hearst

Bridge Burnings and Rebel Movements Near Torreon

Reported actions include a bridge south of Torreon burned by insurgents and Nazareno station sacked on the Central rail line. The International rail line remains the only open route, with generals and rebels observed at Zon Golica and Santa Teresa along the International road.

Torreon Mexico City Nazareno Central Railroad Zongolica Cordoba Aguilar Santa Teresa

Ohio Progressives Lose in Overruling Graves Ballot Ruling

Ohio progressives were defeated in their bid to overrule Secretary of State Graves on ballot naming. The state court declined to hear the case, upholding Graves's decision that candidates appear with party designations. Many counties listed regular party tickets and the progressive line remains vacant due to late nominating petitions.

Columbus, CO Ohio Graves

Presbytery of Western Texas to Meet Next in Laredo

The Presbytery of Western Texas concluded a five day session at Westminster church in Laredo. A report on Sunday school work was presented and a Kerrville encampment trustees board was elected. Laredo was chosen for the next semi annual meeting and a January missionary conference site was to be decided.

Presbytery Western Texas Westminster Presbyterian Church R. W. Blain Kerrville R. E. Vinson Austin D. V. Gallagher W. B. Dickey W. A. Ramsey D. V. Gallaher Laredo

Mexican Consul Esteva May Not Be Subpoenaed

Under a US Mexico treaty, Manuel Esteva the Mexican consul in San Antonio cannot be subpoenaed to testify in court. He may volunteer, and earlier a bailiff delivered papers but he refused. he later appeared before the grand jury voluntarily after asserting his rights.

United States Mexico Manuel A. Esteva San Antonio Sr. Estevla W. 8. Anderson Nelson Lytle Lytle Esteva

County School Inspectors Report Broad Improvements

The county board of trustees led by Carlos Bee has inspected 45 schools and will tour 15 more to ensure repairs and winter preparations. Members include T P DeShiell F P O Brien Charles Seidenschnur and Joe Campbell. Bee notes widespread repainting and new furniture with rising local taxes funded for higher teacher pay amid 2800 area students.

Board of County School Trustees Carlos Bee Mr. Bee T. P. DeShiell F. P. O’brien Charles Seidenschnur Joe Campbell Bee

Union protest filed over billboard ordinance approval

A protest against the final adoption of the city billboard ordinance was filed with the city clerk. The Sign Writers union No. 408 and House Painters and Paperhangers union No. 172 are involved, represented by B. A. Pompeo J. F. Stewart and W. R. Pennington. The contemplated ordinance

Bill Board Sign Writers Union House Painters & Paperhangers Union B. A. Pompeo J. F. Stewart W. R. Pennington

Boy Returns After Night Lost at Show Grounds

Edward Campa, 9, who vanished from home 24 hours earlier, was found wandering the circus grounds and was brought to police. He was returned to his parents at 214 North Santa Rosa avenue at seven this morning after being picked up by officers.

Edward Campa Santa Rosa Avenue

Matthews' Cafeteria Serves Hearty Dishes At Losoya

Steam tables at Matthews' Cafeteria 223 Losoya boast a wide selection of hot items and fresh, daily specials showcasing classic home style meals for diners seeking variety and value.

Matthews Losoya

The Little Doctor Mustard Cerate Ad

An old advertisement promotes MacLaren's Mustard Cerate as a portable remedy for cold head sore throat chest congestion pleurisy headaches neuralgia and muscle and joint pain. It claims the product will not blister harden skin or irritate and invites requests for a free sample from Schwab McElroy's Drug Stores and other outlets.

MacLaren Schwab-McElroy MacLaren Ae Co Cleveland Ohio Los Angeles

Old Carpets Turned Into Rugs and Druggers

An advertisement offers carpet samples and rug making in your city. E A Johnson promotes low prices and quick service with a limited time offer to convert large figure carpets into rugs. Call old phone 784 for orders.

E. A. Johnson

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