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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
1
In New Jersey voters faced a suffrage issue as polls opened with women watchers and officials prepared for registration. The day featured long lines, fatigue, and tense turnout ahead of the November election.
Train passengers on the San Benito line faced an armed bandit raid near Olmio. Bandits forced men from cars, fired through doors, and robbed travelers including McCain who was wounded, Wallis shot, and Cash and jewelry taken from several victims. A farmer, the Infarmer, was arrested. some bandits were barefoot. Passengers hid under seats as the attackers searched day coaches. losses included cash, a diamond ring, a watch, and other valuables.
San Antonio resident and traveling salesman for Hisk Tire Company, 1901 North Flores, reports Monday train wreck and robbery on the St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexican line. He says bandits stripped him of 345 Incal and personal effects. confirms injuries and planned return.
A Mesut city pastor asks a district judge for a writ to bar city officials and police from interfering with Sunday worship at his church. The amended petition claims police and street officials, including Mayor Brown and city commissioners, arrested congregants after meeting with church leaders to discuss neighborhood redress, allegedly disrupting religious exercises and freedom of worship. The judge set a hearing for Friday morning to determine if the writ should issue.
Cavalry and infantry units hunt bandits who wrecked and robbed a passenger train near Brownsville on Monday night. The assault killed Corporal Moose and wounded several others, including Dr. B. S. McCain. Units from Colonels Bulland Bincksom and Gaston, under General Funston, report the scene and marshaled forces along the Rio Grande.
A fragmented report notes a customs inspector Bas Mi in Corpus Christy with plans to raid sections. Mentions Washington duties and concerns about Mexican rats crossing into Texas. References a wrecking incident and a bandit tied to a tense border context.
Announcement from the secretary of the civil board states an examination for the position of inspector of customs will be held in this city on November 17. A bond election in Ware, Waco, Tex, asks property owners to approve spending 75,000 for a sewage plant, 15,000 for sewer extensions and 10,000 for bridges.
Premier Asquith falls ill with gastric intestinal calarrh and is ordered to rest for several days as cabinet factions weaken unity over conscription and Dardanelles strategy. Debate rages on leadership, younger ministers, and war conduct amid mounting party tensions and calls for renewed vigor.
The San Antonio Elks lodge hosted Eka and George Primrose with Willard the man who grows at the Majestic and Grand venues after a lodge session. An informal reception followed, with a number of candidates initiated. The program included songs and early talent demonstrations from the entertainers as part of the lodge event.
An advertorial piece promotes Pinex with sugar syrup as a home remedy for coughs bronchitis and colds. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours and provides dosing guidance and a price estimate. The copy touts Pinex as a concentrated Norwegian pine extract with global recognition and urges customers to ask their druggist for the genuine product.
The Texan Surgical Society reelected all officers during a morning session at the Bedell Building in Bexar County. Day for the convention was set for six months hence. Attendees included Dr. James S. Thomeson president, Dr J H Tiotsk first vice president, Dr Frank Paschal San Antonio second vice president, Dr W Burton Thorning Houston secretary, Dr B Smoot Dallas treasurer, John T Moore Howalon, Yr W FR Doolittle Dallas and Dr S R Hadgeon Waco as council members. The morning session covered routine business and nominations.
The 1600 foot level has been passed in the Alta Vista field well for National Oil Company with favorable signs for completion within a day or so. The hole may reach 1200 feet if the dip in the gil layer continues. The discovery well stands at 1086 feet while San Antonio Oil and Development near 1000 feet. Other drillers this week include Fuchs Oil and Melton Gas & Oil.
A vintage advertisement extols Lyils B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted nationwide household remedy for female ailments. It praises mothers for care in homes and claims the product offers relief without harmful substances, appealing to women seeking safe, dependable health support.
An early 20th century style advert promises instant nasal relief from a clogged nose. It claims to open passages, relieve head pressure, and ease breathing without coughing or dryness. The text touts a fragrant formula marketed by a druggist with bold claims of immediate soothing effects.
A campaign to raise stock subscriptions for a toll road to the Medina dam has been launched by two committees. Letters went to 200 business and professional men. personal solicitation begins Wednesday. The workgroup includes J Grogs Trang chairman and others. The toll road company owns a stretch of right of way and surveys have been made.
Fragmentary text notes United States recognition of Carranza and recalls Francisco Madero’s birth near the area. Mentions General Porfirio Díaz era commandants and a cultural district scene with a pavilion and station setting.
Reports from San Luis Potosi indicate recognition by Washington and South American republics of Mexico's Constitutional party. Bells and music marked the moment, followed by a period of cautious confidence and speculation on future reforms and prosperity for the republic.
The article touts simple remedies for complexion and scalp care. It claims spurmax mixture smooths skin and hides discolorations while a canthrox shampoo detoxifies the scalp, dissolving dandruff and leaving hair glossy and fuller. It emphasizes low cost and quick results.
A soothing piece extols a calm mother guiding expectant mothers to use a trusted external remedy. Mother's Friend is described as relieving tension in ligaments and nerves during miraculous expansion, easing discomfort and promoting safety for mother and child.
A historical note outlines a home remedy using plain Delatone to remove hair. Mix a small amount with water into a paste, spread on the hairy area, rub off after about a minute, then wash. Claims include removal of hair and leaving skin smooth and dry, advising to use genuine Delatone.
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