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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1913

Page

5

Old Settlers and Farmers 10 Meet at Kyle Event

A home-coming and farmers meeting will be held at Kyle November 5 and 6 with lectures and farm education talks by EB J Kyle and A W Birdwell. Excursion rail rates offered by two lines, with tickets sold November 4 5 6 and return by November 7. Exhibits cover needlework canning baking poultry farm products cattle horses and mules plus races and a minstrel show.

Kyle International & Great Northern Katy EB. J. Kyle A. and M. College A. W. Birdwell Southwest Texas Normal San Marcos

Churches Plan Exhibit at Panama-Pacific Exposition

A San Francisco committee representing Protestant churches is planning a comprehensive exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition to showcase the Christian religion. The plan includes building an exhibition center on the grounds and a continuous evangelistic campaign led by permanent chairman Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes.

San Francisco Cal Charles S. Marland New York Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Edwin Holt Hughes Methodist Episcopal Church

Retired Russian Meteorology Chief Michael Rykatchew Ends 46 Years

General Michael Rykatchew veteran director of the Russian meteorological service retires after forty six years with the Central Physical Observatory the official meteorology headquarters in Russia.

Michael Rykatchew Russian Meteorological Service Central Physical Observatory Russia

Peruna Cited As Remedy For Catarrh And Dyspepsia

Readers report personal cures using Peruna for catarrh and stomach issues. James P Bracken says a month of Peruna nearly cured his catarrh and related indigestion. Frank Richter recommends it for catarrh and stomach trouble after failed prior treatments. Michael Rooney credits Peruna with curing him in two months.

Frank Richter East Second St Winona, Minn Michael Rooney Fifth St Watervliet N. Y

Banking bill gains broad backing from chambers across nation

Detroit report notes 303 to 17 vote in favor of Owen Glass currency plan. The Chamber of Commerce system approved the committee's recommendations to enlarge the Federal Reserve Board, create a Washington based Federal Reserve Council, begin regional banks, and modify note and reserve rules to secure a safe currency and banking system.

Detroit Mich Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Chamber Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Council Washington Central Reserve Federal Reserve Boards Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank United States Federal Reserve Banks Treasury

Critics of Currency Reform Face Congressional Replies

Two administration aligned lawmakers Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma and Representative Robert Bulkely of Ohio defended the pending currency reform bill at a New York conference. Bulkely said bankers must accept government control while Owen forecast near unanimous bank participation and highlighted advantages for financing commerce. Arthur Reynolds of the American Banking Association urged a central bank over reserve mobilization.

New York Congress American Bankers’ Association Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Senate Committee On Currency and Banking Robert J. Bulkely Ohio House Committee On Banking and Currency New York Academy of Political Science Bulkely American Bankers’ Association Curency Committee Owen Reserve Association New York Stock Exchange

Central bank vision frames Glass Owen bill debate

The speaker argues a properly organized central bank would serve public service and responsibility. He criticizes twelve competing banks for lack of unity, asserting a single central institution would offer greater stability and economy.

Glass-Owen

Mrs Eaton Goes on Trial for Admiral Eaton Murder

In Plymouth Massachusetts on October 14 Mrs Jennie May Eaton is on trial for the murder of her husband Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton a native of Alabama. The defense argues the poison was self administered while the government contends Mrs Eaton poisoned meals. Jury selection was expected to occupy the day. Prosecutor is District Attorney Albert Barker and counsel for Mrs Eaton is William A Morse of Boston. She is confined in Plymouth jail and has written a life history since her 1906 marriage.

Plymouth Mass Jennie May Eaton Joseph Giles Eaton Alabama William A. Morse Boston Eaton

Foley Kidney Pills Succeed For Weak Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as an honestly made medicine that relieves suffering from weak kidneys and bladder pain. It claims the drug supports natural kidney tissue building and restores normal function. Fischer's Drug Store carries the product.

FOLEY Fischer's Drug Store Adv

Eastern Star Meets in Dallas Texas Grand Chapter Session

Reports of grand officers were scheduled for today’s session of the annual meet ing of the Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star which opened with a reception to the 600 delegates last night. The afternoon session was to be devoted to addresses with a musical at the Scottish Rite Cathedral tonight. Election of officers will not take place until Thursday.

Eastern Star Dallas Tex Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star

County votes on $80,000 good roads bonds

At a BRACKETTVILLE Texas commissioners court meeting an order was passed for an election on November 14 to decide if the county may issue bonds totaling 80 000 dollars to build good roads through the county.

Brackettville Tex Commissioners’ Court

Counterfeiting Suspect Florian Released on Bond in Troy

Paul Andrea Florian of Dallas Texas, a Rensselaer Polytechnic student, was arrested with six others in an alleged Troy counterfeiting den. He furnished bond and was released after bail was reduced from 7590 to 1000.

Troy N. Y Paul Andrea Florian Dallas Tex

Fire damages Dallas business block. estimate thirty thousand

A fire early today in a Dallas business block at Commerce and Field streets caused an estimated thirty thousand dollars in damage. The exact cause of the blaze was not known.

Dallas Tex Commerce and Field Streets

Spindle Inventor J Herbert Sawyer Dies in Boston

J Herbert Sawyer inventor of a pivotal spindle for American cotton manufacturing died at his Boston home at age 76. He was wealthy and an original member of the New England Cotton Manufacturers Association.

Boston J. Herbert Sawyer The New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association

Fares urged rise to keep street railways viable

Atlantic City reports George H. Harris of Louisville warns at the American Electric Railway Association convention that fares must rise to meet expanding city borders and rising costs. He predicts destructive experiences if fares stay low, including wage increases and longer service disputes. Co Nesbitt Duffy notes Cleveland’s low fares degrade service.

Atlantic City N. J George H. Harries Louisville American Electric Railway Association

Brazil Plans Grand Welcome for Colonel Roosevelt

Brazil aims to give Colonel Roosevelt a memorable visit in its wilds. Captain Antonio J. Defonseca, new military attaché, says Dr. Lauro Muller and officials have arranged the Brazilian trip after Roosevelt's arrival. Col Candido Ruando, famed Mato Grosso explorer, will guide him to meet Roosevelt at Sao Paulo.

Roosevelt New York Brazil Antonio J. Defonseca Legation Rio Janeiro Lauro Muller Foreign Affairs Defonseca Candido Ruando Matto Grosso Ruondo Sao Paulo

Body of Private J. H. Houser Sent to Deer River

The body of J. H. Houser private of Co. H Twenty-eighth Infantry who died from injuries after a boxing bout Saturday night will be sent to his father H L Houser of Deer River Minnesota this afternoon.

Minnesota Gare Tex J. H. Houser Co. H. Twenty-eighth Infantry H. L. Houser Deer River Minn

Sage and Sulphur Tonic for Darker Hair Romance

An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic costing about 60 cents a bottle. It claims the product darkens gray hair evenly and naturally with several applications and also stops dandruff and scalp itching.

Wyeth

Canal Government Retained As Panama Canal Opens

Washington Oct. 14. The canal will remain under military control and the canal commission until world trade flows smoothly through the waterway. President Wilson favors delaying civilian government while Garrison and Gen. Goethals plan eventual administration, confident military engineers can run the canal now.

Washington, D. C Panama Canal Canal Zone Wilson Congress Isthmus Canal Canal Commission Garrison

Menger Hotel Waiter Vanishes With $150 In Rumor

A Menger Hotel waiter reportedly borrowed 150 dollars from a saloonkeeper after betting he could return it within minutes. He vanished with the money after leaving in his clothes, leaving fellow workers and police with no trace of man or funds.

Menger Hotel Menger Jimmy Gilly

Chicago Votes To Invite Emmeline Pankhurst For Lecture

The Chicago cooperative suffrage groups voted 28 to 11 to invite Emmeline Pankhurst and back her November 2 lecture on White Slavery and Women's Vote. Opponents left as planning proceeded. all women’s clubs in the state and nation are to be invited to attend.

Chicago Co-Operative Suffrage Organizations Emmeline Pankhurst

Royal party at St James Palace for Prince Arthur and the Duchess

London October 14 The king and queen hosted a party at St James Palace in honor of Prince Arthur of Connaught and the Duchess of Fife on their upcoming marriage. Eight hundred guests attended. Notable wedding gifts included a diamond tiara from the king and queen and a gold dessert service from the Princess Royal.

Palace London St. James’ Palace Prince Arthur of Connaught Duchess of Fife Princess Royal

Railroad President Dead in Florida Connection

Joseph H. Parrot president of the Florida East Coast Railroad died in Oxford Maine yesterday. He had long been active in Jacksonville financial circles and was involved with several smaller railroads in the southwest and with banks and other companies. Parrot was born in Oxford Maine in 1859.

Jacksonville Fla Joseph H. Parrot Florida, East Coast Railroad Oxford Southwest Parrot

Grain Dealers Gather for Seventeenth Annual Convention

The Grain Dealers Association opens its seventeenth annual convention in New Orleans with several hundred delegates from across the country. President Charles D. Jones of Nashville delivers the opening address after welcomes and a response by E. K. C. Eikenberry of Ohio.

Grain Dealers New Orleans The Grain Dealers’ Association Charles D. Jones Nashville Tenn E. K. C. Eikenberry Ohio Association Jones

Dredge Caucus Leaves Port for Repairs

The U S dredge Caucus towed by the tug Senator Bailey sails from Port Aransas to Galveston for essential repairs after running aground in the pass fifteen days ago. It will not return, to be replaced by the dredge Galveston.

Port Aransas Tex United States Senator Bailey Galveston

Gallant acts cited for naval fire and rescue feats

Secretary Daniels commends Daniel Boone Smith a water-tender aboard destroyer Craven for conspicuous gallantry when a boiler exploded. Smith crawled through scalding water to aid a fatally burned shipmate and passed lines for rescue. Albert Bauman of the U S Naval Hospital receives a commendation for rescuing a coworker overcome by ammonia fumes after a tank explosion.

Washington, D. C Daniels Daniel Boone Smith Craven Smith Albert Bauman United States Naval Hospital Washington

Exports Rise to West Coast Nations as Canal Nears

US export figures to Peru Chile and Ecuador show sharp gains in the first seven months of 1918 compared with 1912. State Department experts expect the rate to accelerate once the Panama Canal is operative. Peru 4 681 983 vs 3 058 984. Chile 9 129 784 vs 8 384 977. Ecuador 1 468 605 vs 1 199 903.

Washington, D. C United States State Department Panama Canal Peru Chile Ecuador

Huisache High School elects staff for its monthly

At Main Avenue High School a student vote chose The Huisache editorial and business staff. Robert Field was elected editor in chief with a team including Henrye Taylor Fred Goeth Virginia Wheat Sadie Haynes Judith Rogers Richard Vander Stratton Sven Helland Gilbert Denman Lucile Joske James Garza Bernice Duggan Sam Kirkland Viola Drew Joe Wesp and staff nominations by the English department. The first issue is slated for November 1.

Main Avenue Judith Rogers Richard Vander Stratton Sven Helland Gilbert Denman Lucile Joske James Garza Bernice Duggan Sam Kirkland Viola Drew Joe Wesp W. D. Williams Constance Pessels N. Dawson Alice Stone Elizabeth Rait Janie Baskin Oda Gibbons

Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy Endorsed by Satisfied Women

A promotional letter cites personal testimonials from Mrs Nry Heavilin of Cadiz Ohio and Mrs F P Mullendore of Munford Alabama praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. The ad invites others to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.

Lydia E. Pinkham Fort Worth Tex Lydia BE Nry Heavilin Cadiz Ohio Fleetwood Edward B. Hilbert Munford Ala F. P. Mullendore Munford, Ala

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