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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1912

Page

8

Miss Nobody From Starland at Grand Opera House

The Dallas Morning News praises Olive Vail in Miss Nobody From Starland at the Grand tonight and tomorrow matinee and night. The review highlights novelty in burlesque and stage tricks, praises Vail, Lillian Cohan, Niemeyer, Lammers, Koerner, Maker, and Mort Singer as producer, noting two hours of lively entertainment with mischievous behind the scenes gags and a dash of risqué humor.

The Dallas Morning News Miss Nobody Starland Grand Opera House Olive Vail Dallas Opera House Lawrence Comer Halliday Miss Vail Lillian Cohan Joseph Niemeyer Charles J. Lammers Otto Koerner Jessie Maker Mort W H. Singer Mort H. Singer

Balkan Princess to Open at Grand Opera House

Olive Vail stars in The Balkan Princess with Julia Gifford leading the cast. The production, fresh from six months at New York venues Herald Square and Casino, brings London prestige to its Grand Opera House engagement next Friday through Sunday with matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

Herald Square New York London Grand Opera House Julia Gifford

Parisan Sage Hair Tonic Promise of Glorious Hair

Advertises Parisian Sage Hair Tonic claiming quick results and lasting lustre for all hair types. Promotes safety with no lead dyes and urges purchase for 50 cents from drug and department stores with a recognizable Auburn-haired girl on the package. American makers Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo NY Schwab McElroy's Drug Stores guarantee authenticity.

Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y Schwab-McElroy

D. D. D. Eczema Remedy Promoted By Local Store

A local ad argues old eczema cures fail and praises D. D. D. Prescription for immediate itch relief. It claims the liquid blend of wintergreen thymol glycerine penetrates skin to reach eczema germs and offers a full size bottle with a money back guarantee if itching is not stopped at once.

Chorus of Balkanese Beauties Highlights Original Show

The program emphasizes a chorus of forty Balkanese beauties as a standout feature. The ensemble adds a distinctive cultural flair to the production, complementing the overall entertainment lineup.

Plaza Vaudeville Delights Missouri Audiences

Missouri audiences applaud the Plaza week bill headlined by Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGreevy praised for their faithful “up country folks” portrayal. The act earns laughs with each line, while the seven numbers share strong applause across a varied program including the Paulham troupe, LeVine tabloid musical, Campbell sisters, three American troubadours, Lester and Lester, and La Feydia.

Missouri Jack McGreevy Plaza Theater Village Fiddler Village Maid the Plaza Mrs. McGreevy Paulham Arthur LeVine and Company Campbell Sisters

Hewgley Case Heard in Texas Habeas Corpus Duel

Judge R H Ward of San Antonio arrives in Austin to argue the habeas corpus appeal of M M Hewgley. The case questions the comptroller authority to forfeit a liquor license for one saloon due to ownership of two saloons and non violation at the other.

Austin Tex R. H. Ward San Antonio Court of Criminal Appeals M. M. Hewgley Hengley

Republicans Place Ticket in the Field

The revised Republican slate posted with County Clerk Frank R. Newton shows no candidate against Congressman James L. Slayden. Julius M. Oppenheimer resigns prior nominees and appoints replacements while two days remain to file for Congress. Bull Moose announces no county ticket and will back Democrats.

Frank R. Newton Julius M. Oppenheimer James L. Slayden Slayden Julius Real Oppenheimer Congress Republican Andrew H. Young Bart Crowthers John B. Elgin J. G. Neuss W. D. Cruse John A. O'Connor Edward Heusinger Young Emil Keuhn T. S. Harrison D. A. Bante John J. Kenney W. G. Wagner George Heuermann A. J. May Ira Ogden C. L. Sauer Fred Terrell Frederick Murphey E. W. Heusinger N. Underwood Ford Herff J. Noyes Evans W. 8. Lambkin William Boerner W. J. Edgecombe W. H. Smith J. D. Dodson Bexar County Bull Moosers Dodson Roosevelt Bexar County Lasater Republican Committee

Professor Haslem Jailed Over Court Summons Refusal

Professor A F Haslem of 201 Bowie street refused to obey a court summons to testify in the Augustine Taylor theft case and in a medicines license matter. County Judge Phil Shook ordered attachment and later jailed Haslem after a citing and handcuffing.

A. F. Haslem Bowie Street Phil Shodk Professor Haslem Shook Harlan Haslem Augustin Taylor

Riverside Restaurant Advertises Squab Fish Dinner

An old newspaper ad promotes a big squab and fish dinner at the Riverside Restaurant with apple sauce supper offered tomorrow Wednesday. Prices appear as 25c and 25e.

Riverside

Mustache Crop at Cambridge Colleges Draws Crowds

Harvard reports a bumper growth of mustaches this year with dapper lip coverings. Radcliffe girls give a cold reception to petty concerts, while reports indicate unprecedented success at Wellesley and plans to keep growing as long as the school stands.

Cambridge Harvard Radcliffe Wellesley

Riverside 250 Writes Up Merida Auto Scene

Merida Yucatan hosts a 250 celebration noting 108 private automobiles and four garages. Streets feature asphalt and brick paving as the town marks activities along the river.

Merida Yucatan

City adopts new ordinance to regulate begging in San Antonio

The city council approves a law requiring permits to beg or solicit funds within San Antonio. The mayor may issue permits to those in distress or aiding charitable causes, with the city clerk attesting. Violators face misdemeanor charges and fines from five to twenty five dollars. Community charities will assist in enforcement and investigations to curb fraud.

Sadie Haley Associated Charities City of San Antonio

Cat Triggers Fire Alarm Hero Mother Saves Children

Mrs. Annie Hurowitz of 325 South Sixth Street awoke to a cat’s scratching, smelled smoke, and found her bed catching fire. She carried her two children from the flames and, despite injuries to her hands and arms, helped extinguish the blaze. Jennie aged 6 and the mother were hospitalized with serious burns on Jennie and severe burns on the mother. Sarah escaped with minor burns.

Philadelphia Annie Hurowitz South Sixth Street Jennie Pennsylvania Hospital Sarah

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