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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
7
An advertisement extols Swift's Sure Specific as the solution to rheumatism, claiming it cleanses and revives blood circulation, relieves pain, and restores mobility. It urges private consultations and blood tests from Swift Building in Atlanta, Georgia, and promises dramatic, lasting relief.
A Chamberlain bill from the Senate military committee proposes admitting ten "honor men" annually to West Point from schools with army instructors. The War Department would prepare the honor school list. If exams miss regular vacancies, alternates nationwide would be considered on merit rather than district.
A Dallas grand jury fixed November 3 as the closing date for the Dallas restricted district. The ruling follows a state law ban on such reservations and a campaign led by County Attorney Currie McCutcheon.
CAPE SAN ANTONIO Cuba Oct 8 The Italian bark Ticino that ran aground before the United Fruit wireless station was floated last night by two Havana steamers and part of its cargo was removed. The vessel was towed to Matanzas.
Houston, Tex October 8 CoI T W House brother of E M House recently appointed and confirmed as postmaster for Houston has prepared his bond and an
The official announces he will take charge on October 15 as the first Democrat in the role in over 16 years. Civil service protections are expected to limit changes to staff.
The American Railway Association will appoint a Texas demurrage and storage superintendent to handle all demurrage and storage questions between shippers and railroads. Dr. W. C. Farmer plans to return from vacation around November first to resume medical practice.
A carrier pigeon flew into a Havre de Grace office on September 9. Clerk Stanley Vanneman attached a note asking the owner to report the bird’s arrival. Milton Pond of Topeka Kansas replied that the pigeon reached its home on September 28, covering about 1100 miles.
An tecnologized old ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to drive out malaria, enrich blood, and build up the whole system for 60 cents.
John Bowman aged 62 died today in Stonington Illinois. A lifelong recluse Bowman held more than 100000 dollars but lived simply. His hobby was collecting musical instruments and automobiles. his house and garage were piled with them.
White House favor seen for three battleships in the new naval appropriation bill as administration policy. Secretary Daniels and others push to make it administration policy and rally Democratic support. The plan, likely a $148 million package, aims to add three first class ships with 12 inch guns and about 20 000 ton displacement to restore U S naval strength.
Washington reports 315 unsanitary buildings razed in the last fiscal year and about 1000 people moved to healthier housing as slum clearance gains pace. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson spurred the effort with personal inspections of congested alleys and conditions.
New York October 8 The estate of Benjamin Altman president of B Altman and Co who died yesterday at 73 is said to total about 45 million dollars About one third consists of art objects including a top porcelain collection His real estate holdings amount to 20 million dollars
Thirty one men and six women labeled socialists were freed from King County jail by Superior Judge John E. Humphries for contempt of court after talking back at arraignment. The move aimed to forestall Governor Lister and potential judicial removal actions. The governor declined to call a special session and criticized the judge’s conduct amid telegrams from local editors urging intervention.
Franklin Burt, a late U S Army captain, describes twenty five years of eczema misery. After $1000 spent with doctors, Resinol Ointment cured his itch and skin eruptions within a month for about fifty cents. He endorses free trials via Resinol Dept. 18-R.
A petition requests clemency for individuals jailed for harming the court’s authority, arguing it is the duty of authorities to grant pardons to relieve an unbearable situation that could become menacing.
The Corcoran Gallery announced that draperies will not conceal nude portraits and that the private view for the new season will not be expurgated. Trustees insist on an open competition for American artists and will not curtail subject choices.
Washington sent an invitation for Germany to send warships to the Panama canal opening ceremony. The embassy in Berlin delivered the invitation to the foreign office via Charge d affaires Joseph C. Crew, with acceptance assured.
Supreme Court in Austin heard motions to advance and to dismiss writs of error. Agreed motion to dismiss applications for writ of error granted in the case of J. Y. Bowen et al versus F. J. Grayam et al. Scurry Consumer Lignite Company versus William Hubner. cause submitted in the mandamus action M. K. & T. Railway Company of Texas versus Hon. W. H. Pierson, district judge, et al.
The Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed Sanko Criner and listed numerous judges, clerks, and attorneys tied to cases and submissions. It also noted cases set for submission on October 15 and October 22 with extensive rosters of defendants, appellants, and involved officials.
Rufus Wilson of Denton and George Latham of Shelby along with Pearl Forister of Grayson and Douglas Bussey of Shelby are recorded in the fragmentary list.
Chicago faces a growing waste problem as no garbage has been collected since October 1 after the contract with the Chicago Reduction Company expired. A temporary disposal plant is being built at a clay hole and disposal remains unavailable for several days.
Major General Leonard Wood, chief of staff, commended the Tenth United States Cavalry as being as brave and as efficient as any regiment in the service. He lauded their discipline and effectiveness in demanding duties.
Temal Emanuel, Dallas’s largest Jewish congregation, plans a $125 000 institutional synagogue with construction to begin by January 1. Dr William H Greenburg, rabbi, announced the project.
Fragmentary ad note mentions Fletcher's Castoria and Riverside Restaurant with an odd line about frog dogs and fresh eterers, likely a clipped 1900s classified or display ad. Readable entities include Fletcher's Castoria and Riverside Restaurant, with unclear product details.
An OSSINING dispatch reports 80 Sing Sing prisoners were questioned during an investigation that uncovered a system by which convicts obtained morphine cocaine and similar drugs.
An advertisement proclaims Danderine cleans dandruff stops hair loss and relieves itching. It touts rapid effects with a 25 cent bottle, promising new fine hair grows across the scalp after weeks of use and immediate shine and lift.
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