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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
2
A letter asks what Vital Force means and how Vitalitas allegedly recharges weakened body parts. The response asserts Vital Force as life energy, claims Vitalitas cures indigestion biliousness rheumatism and debility, and promotes a Wagner display offering its use.
The account describes a collision or fire on a vessel where a new steering gear failed and wind kept flames forward. Passengers feared pursuit by the Carmania while crew improvised hand steering and passengers waited for rescue. The Carmania was sighted within hours as Captain Flames worked to control the fire.
Washington dispatch notes Great activity at Fort Myer as saddles and gear are readied for tomorrow’s 90 mile Sween sprint ride. About twenty officers will take part in the annual test of fitness, led by Brigadier General A L Mills.
San Antonio Kennel Club calls a special meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce. President Stanley J Miller presides to award a prize in a kennel competition.
Mies Myriam Pratt a militant suffragette and Norwich school teacher was sentenced in Cambridge to eighteen months penal servitude for setting fire to a house on May 17. The article notes extensive rail bridge reconstruction in Newark Bay and lists large-scale mobilization details tied to the event.
Director Long reports that General Maas was refused permission to cross from Eagle Pass to Laredo by General Bliss. The Mexican embassy charges that the matter was raised with the State Department and informal permission granted, with no explanation for alleged discrimination against constitutional generals.
Secret Service chief W. J. Flynn cautions ordinary handlers of $60 gold certificates to spot a new counterfeit. The note shows delicate pen and ink tracing imitating silk threads on the front, while the back is described as poorly done.
The sun dance, once central to Cheyenne and Arapaho rites, loses grip as missionaries and Indian agents push to end self torture and younger tribesmen abandon the ceremony. Elders view it as white interference, while some leaders vow to uphold tradition amid changing beliefs and pressures.
The Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star met in Dallas for its annual session with over 600 delegates attending. Tonight a memorial session will feature Mrs. Mary Burney of Austin as speaker.
Ida Haggerty Snell of 135 Taylor Street San Antonio testifies to plant Juice easing a nervous breakdown and biliousness. She claims renewed health and urges others to use the tonic, available at Fischer's Drug Store, as a universal cure and energizer.
Eight hospital victims survived a deadly Dallas Waco interurban crash. Three injured men were not yet out of danger, and 23 people were hurt when a flat car ran down a grade and hit a loaded passenger car. Names include Walter Hulbert, Jim Shiperly, Walter Seay, and Mr. Carpenter.
Ralph Rose world champion shot putter lies in a San Francisco hospital with typhoid fever. His physician says the condition is grave and crisis could come in four days to a week as he fights the illness.
Y M C A state secretary L A Coulter and international secretary A G Kneble arrive in the city to confer with local leaders. A 6 15 p m luncheon at the Y M C A building will honor them with directors committees and business men present. They speak on association work and depart tomorrow night at 8.
An advertisement by A. D. Pors of 107 Avenues promotes a stock sale with a 20 percent fund for Harbor City improvements. The pitch notes $130,000 in gold stock, $50,000 collected, $500,000 remaining, and a plan to spend $100,000 on town upgrades after full sale, asserting gains for stockholders and land value.
The Wilson administration informed cabinet members of two American notes sent to General Huerta via Charge O Shaughnessy and earned approval for strong representations. Senor Modeno called the communications intemperate, while officials doubt Huerta can maintain constitutional rule with Congress dissolved and many members jailed. The White House opposes displaying force and cautions army and navy steps.
Nelson O Shaughnessy, American chargé d affaires, was summoned to the Mexican foreign office after a cabinet meeting discussing Washington notes warning Mexico over Huerta’s imprisoned deputies and the dissolution of the chamber. Mexico may offer no reply, while rumors of expulsions and Lind leaving fade as Modeno denies such plans. The U S has warned Huerta over the illegality of the chamber’s suppression and nonfree elections, with Britain and German naval moves seen as unlikely to alter policy.
After two days of fighting, Constitutionalists drive Federals from Empalme and San Jose de Guaymas suburbs. The assault presses Guaymas from three sides as Ojeda sends relief toward Mazatlan, per a reliable junta source from Sonora.
A report notes Mazatlan faced a water supply cutoff that impacted the city’s access to essential services and daily life. The disruption prompted local officials to assess alternative arrangements and contingency measures.
F B Ellis of Cripple Creek arrives in Juarez reporting Joseph Ellis was killed by Mexicans while a party of Americans retreated from Torreon toward the border. Ellis was shot in the arm and three companions J M Parsons L M White A T Stevens are missing after an attack by uniformed Mexicans claiming to be Constitutionalists between Torreon and El Oro.
The German foreign office says it watches Mexican developments closely and will not meddle in US policy. No demand exists for Ambassador Gerard to negotiate anew, and John Lind is expected to stay in Vera Cruz to observe. Refugees north of Monterey reach the city after being marooned.
General Venustiano Carranza, leader of the Constitutionalist revolution, departed Cananea for Hermosillo after a two day visit marked by a continuous celebration by the city.
Ban Johnson, president of the American and a member of the national commission, favors retaining the world series games in their present form. He says the series stirs tremendous interest in every city and hamlet, benefiting baseball and justifying efforts to strengthen the sport.
Captain Ketcham of Yale football disapproves of player-authored articles. He refused an offer to write for a New York paper and asked teammates to refrain from writing. Several players from last year’s team had contributed to metropolitan papers.
Prince Madikane Q. Cele, guest of Harvard captain Robert T. P. Storer, says American college football is too brutal and aims to introduce milder versions in Zululand along with basketball and base ball. The article notes India has about 300 million people wearing sandals.
A historical ad touts Cascaret as a cure for constipation indigestion biliousness and upset stomach. It claims headaches dizziness and nervousness disappear after use and promises a clear head and regular bowels by morning with a 10 cent box.
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