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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1913
Page
2
An old Houston notice promotes Vitalitas as a universal remedy. It claims the tonic detoxifies, heals stomach and liver issues, and restores vitality, urging readers to buy from Wagner’s drug store on East Houseton Street.
City council meeting discussed a proposed bakery regulation ordinance by Alderman Rische. Bond sale injunctions and unfinished business dominated, with possible quick passage. Lighting petitions for Houston street and plazas discussed. ad shows Kawneer store fronts and Jacques Stee! Co. Dallas ad.
Briggs Mungary of 507 Vargas street and Enemenido Apololinar of East End were injured in a saloon fight at 6 pm yesterday. Hungary suffered a stab wound near the heart, six inches deep, while Apololinar had a deep throat slash. Both are in serious condition at City Hospital. charges of affray filed.
The first laymen's convention of Southwest Texas Baptists runs October 29 to November 1 at First Baptist Church in San Antonio. Delegates from many towns attend, with men leading the talks on doctrines finances and temperance, and women’s sessions include committee appointments and a visit to the new Southwest Baptist Hospital. An auto trip features Rev. S. J. Porter.
San Antonio judges A B Storey and Le Roy G Denman are mentioned as potential gubernatorial candidates alongside Chester Terrell. A five‑member committee has courted Storey hoping he would run if antis and some pros unite. Denman has said he has no political ambitions and remains in private life.
Van H. Howard has taken the role of county auditor for Bexar county. A San Antonio native and expert accountant, he previously served as chief clerk for the San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad audit office and as auditor for the Artesian Belt Railroad. He was chosen on the first ballot by district judges among three candidates. His supporters credit merit for the appointment and expect diligent office conduct. Emigration through Hamburg and Bremen ports grew by nearly 100000 in seven months vs last year, and 14,000 more than 1907. There are 6197 steam laundries in the United States employing 109,484 workers.
Charters issued today include The Magee Drug Company of Abilene with 156000 capital stock and incorporators J D Magee J M Magee and J B Ray. Pittsburg Testing Laboratory of Texas in Dallas with 2000 capital stock and incorporators W S Hammett L M Dabney and Lacy S McKeever. Kerrville Hospital Training School for Nieces of Kerrville with no capital stock and incorporators Hattie S Secor Ernest E Palmer and W L Secor. Physicians and Surgeons Hospital of Fl Camon Wharton county with 3000 capital stock and incorporators B H Passamore W J Hefner and W Finkelstein. Amendments: The Smith Drug Store Company of San Antonio increasing stock from 50000 to 100000 and American Laundry & Dye Works of Houston decreasing stock from OF ONO to £ 20 CAN.
A man named Lambkin explains he did not lose his own money but followed another’s tip, letting a broker manage the investment. The exchange reflects on misguided speculation and reliance on tips.
Regular passenger service is inaugurated on the city street car system just completed. The two mile line traverses the most prominent avenues and promises improved transit for residents.
Discussion argues intervention in Mexico would require a large, costly war with guerrilla resistance. Analysts compare to Philippine campaign and foresee long conflict, heavy casualties, and economic strain. Financial interests expect a war tone to trigger broader expansion and government needs for troops, supplies, and currency activity.
Juarez reports say Mexican War Department orders border garrisons to evacuate border towns and move inland if diplomatic ties are severed. Juarez sources claim troops would shift to interior points, with Juarez potentially abandoned unless Chihuahua City falls to Constitutionalist forces.
General Felix Diaz sailed from Havana to Vera Cruz at midnight despite friends protests. He predicted a presidential election would proceed on schedule despite Congress dissolution, after meeting Huerta's commissioner Ernesterio Garza who urged him to stay out of Mexico. Diaz's escort and police actions followed as authorities dispersed Mexican groups.
Washington observers report rising administrative support for the Constitutionalist cause in Mexico. Word from key leaders states that Carranza directs efforts, strengthening prospects for ultimate success.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe, effective remedy for constipated children and adults. It claims to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels, restore energy, and improve appetite, warning buyers to demand the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
Zacatecas forms a constitutional government with Senor Salce as governor and Loredo Caloca as secretary of state in the capital Sonderepe. A Carranza statement is anticipated within a day or two to outline his party’s aims as a precursor to negotiations with the new administration.
Paris reports keen interest in President Wilson inviting co operation from powers for Mexican pacification. The New York Tribune editorial endorsing cooperation without impairing the Monroe Doctrine is reprinted. France views this as the best outlook, aiming to protect French citizens and capital in Mexican banks, railways, and mines.
The article outlines time to traverse the canal from 10 to 12 hours, freight at 1.20 per ton with passengers free, and free passage for American coastwise ships. It claims substantial mileage savings, port impacts, and wide economic implications including revenue needs, employment, and infrastructure costs.
Mrs Josie Tschaeke aged 22 died at home on Depot Street. She is survived by her daughter, her parents Mr and Mrs J Mitchell, six brothers and two sisters. Funeral at 4 pm from the residence with Rev O Hartmann of St John Lutheran Church officiating. Burial in the new Lutheran cemetery. Moving picture films totaling over seventeen miles were screened worldwide, Paris cinemas numbered about 200 versus 470 in New York, with Paris attendance around 100000 on Sundays. The most fatal explosion was Gravelines in 1664 with three thousand deaths. French people eat about 105 eyes per person yearly, English 85, Italians 48. China and Japan railway signs display places in English and native scripts. Boston public schools educate over 106000 pupils.
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