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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1913

Page

10

Steel Men See Prosperous Era Ahead At U S Steel Banquet

Chicago, Oct 25 Optimism marked the annual banquet of heads of the United States Steel Corp and subsidiaries closing the American Iron and Steel Institute conference Speakers said a temporary downturn in steel trade precedes a new prosperous era Judge Elbert H Gary urged loyalty to the government George W Perkins Charles M Schwab Eugene J Buffington and others spoke of patience in the face of caution and a shift of sentiment toward rebuilding confidence in public leadership and policy.

Chicago United States Steel Corporation American Iron and Steel Institute Elbert H. Gary George W. Perkins Charles M. Schwab Eugene J. Buffington Mr. Buffingston Schwab Europe Mr. Perkins Perkins United States Gary

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens System

Old Standard ton ic advertised as a true tonic and appetiz er that drives out malaria and builds up the system. Marketed for adults and children, price 60 cents.

Grove

Portable semaphore proposed to ease San Antonio traffic

E H Labadie of Labadie Automobile Co proposes a portable railroad style semaphore to mark open and closed streets at intersections, aiming to remove the human element from traffic control in San Antonio. The San Antonio Light tour highlighted the Labadie unit and noted frequent violations at intersections under officer control.

E. H. Labadie Labadie Automobile Company Labadie San Antonio Light

Cadillac Sold Through Staacke Brothers Local Distributor

A Cadillac was purchased through Staacke Brothers Company, local distributor for the product line. The Cole "Six-60" touring car has been received by Guarantee Motor Car Company, local agent for Cole and King lines.

Cadillac Staacke Brothers Company Cole Guarantee Motor Car Company The King Lines

Groceries and Produce Ad Highlights Local Goods

Henry A. Johnston of L'Anse Mich endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds praising its safety and pleasant taste for children. Ischer's Drug Store advertises the product with no opiates and a long list of groceries and cheeses available at 235 HB Houston St.

Henry A. Johnston L’anse, Mich Foley Ischer’s Drug Store

Peddler Freed On Own Recognizance After Affidavit

San Marco an Italian vegetable peddler was released from custody on his own recognizance after an affidavit charging him with assault to murder was filed in Justice Fisk's court this morning. The release came upon the recommendation of the district attorney's department.

San Marco Justice Fisk Justice of the Peace District Atttorney

Bynum Returns From West Vacation Trip

Railroad man Mr. Bynum and Mrs accompanied by Mrs. Bynum have returned from a two weeks trip through Denver San Francisco Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. He says the journey was pleasant but he is glad to be back in Texas and resume work in San Antonio.

Railroad Bynum West Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Texas San Antonio

Myrtle Grove No 1 Meeting at Redman Hall

Myrtle Grove No 1 will meet tonight in Redman Hall on Sole do street at 8 p m. All members requested to attend. Francis Benkendorfer guardian Ray Toomey clerk. Mrs Archer's dance Sunday at Coalition Hall 282 E Houston with Diaz Sisters' 5 piece orchestra.

Myrtle Grove No. 1 Redman Hall Soledo Street Francis Benkendorfer Ray Toomey

Local Mason Receives Highest Scottish Rite Degree in Capital

T. T. VanderHoeven of this city is awarded the thirty third degree of the Scottish Rite by the supreme council in Washington D C making him the only thirty third degree Mason in San Antonio Judge W B Fly Nat M Washer and James A Patterson also receive knight commanderships of the court of honor The third semi annual reunion opens Monday at Turner hall with fifteen degrees to be conferred on a large class of candidates

T. T. VanderHoeven Supreme Council Scottish Rite Southern Washington, D. C San Antonio W. 8. Fly Nat M. Washer James A. Patterson Court of Honor Washington Sam P. Cochran Texas Washer Turner Hall

Youth charged with cotton theft near San Antonio

Within three hours after the alleged theft of 350 pounds of cotton, an 18 year old white boy was taken into custody by Constable Trainer at 8 o'clock this morning. The cotton was stolen from the premises of Charles Mahula, 13 miles east of San Antonio. The lad was caught while attempting to dispose of the staple at a local gin.

Trainer Charles Mahula San Antonio

Hudson Company Delivers Six-54 Touring Car to William Schmitt

The Hudson Company reports delivery of a Hudson Six-54 touring car with wire wheel equipment to William Schmitt of Honda. Mr. Schmitt drove his car out yesterday afternoon.

Hudson Company William Schmitt Honda Schmitt

Local Car Trades Reported By Alamo Auto Sales

A Chalmers model 19 touring car sold to Mrs. J Kalteyer. The firm delivered a Pierce Arrow 38 brougham to Otto Koehler, president of the San Antonio Brewing Association. The display at Avenue C drew praise for finish and comfort. H P Drought Jr drove a Franklin roadster to Austin and back, noting rough roads after rains. He viewed the Franklin Six Twenty demonstrator at Birdsong Potchernick and likened its finish to a high priced musical instrument. Cadillac owner I N Mitchell visited with R C Flick and left with a 1914 model some hours later.

Dave Fraser Fraser Auto Supply Company Kerrville Augustus Schreiner J. Kalteyer Alamo Auto Sales Company Chalmers Otto Koehler San Antonio Brewing Association Avenue C H. P. Drought Jr Austin Franklin

Texas Good Roads Officials to Attend Dallas Fair Day

Work for Good Roads President J. W. Warren and D. E. Colp depart for Dallas for Good Roads Day at the fair on October 29. Advocates from across Texas will discuss highway improvement including convict labor for road work amid calls for statewide adoption. In 1911, 90 cotton mills operated in Jolépán with an investment around $31,000,000.

J. W. Warren Texas Good Roads’ Association D. E. Colp Chamber of Commerce Dallas Galveston Commercial Association Jolépan

Returns From Vacation G M Bynum City Passenger Agent

G M Bynum, city passenger agent for the International and Great Northern, has returned from vacation. He resumes duties and will handle scheduling and passenger inquiries at the railway offices.

G. M. Bynum International & Great Northern

Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Cited by Cedar Rapids Woman

Cedar Rapids Iowa resident Mrs Chas McKinnon credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with alleviating prolonged cramps headaches backache and irregularity. She urges others to try the remedy and notes many local women use it. The ad cites the producer in Lynn Massachusetts and offers confidential advice from a woman.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Lydia B. Pinkham Chas. McKinnon 5Th St. W Lydia E. Pinkham United States Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

San Antonio dance and social events listed in city notices

San Antonio Dancing Club opens at Beethoven hall with Higgin Botham as organizer. Dixie dance at 117 Notes St with Eugene Artzt music. Confetti Masquerade Carnival at Exposition Park Oct 25 26 27 28 opened today at 1 p m. U G W of A dance at Labor Temple Hall Oct 25. Electric Park skating rink opens Oct 26. Dr Sara F Herdman resumes practice Gibbs Building. B'nai Zion and Maccabean Zion Societies meet at Hebrew Institute 208 Presa St. Divorces and relocations noted. motion for discharge in bankruptcy Vincent F Miller case. Carl relocates law offices 418-420 Gunter Bldg. Ernest P Behies moves to icks Building. Mrs Archer teaches dancing. Detective bureau notes Robert H Watkins death in an accident.

Car Crash Driver Fined For Speed On Chestnut Street

In a police court session Leo Scott, a Black man, was fined $10 after being charged with unlawfully driving across Chestnut Street at a rate exceeding four miles per hour as prescribed by city ordinance. The report notes ongoing difficulty contacting relatives in San Antonio.

Leo Scott Chestnut Street

Affidavit Filed in Burglary Case Against Tony Cavazos

An affidavit accuses Tony Cavazos of burglary and theft in Justice Campbell's court. The defendant waived a preliminary hearing, bond set at $500, and he was arrested by Detectives Krause and Hanes.

Tony Cavazos

Ricketts Fined in Police Court Vagrancy Case

A 22 year old man W M Ricketts was fined fifty dollars in the police court this morning on a vagrancy charge. He was taken into custody last night by patrol officers after being found in a public area six hours from Michigan.

W. M. Ricketts Michigan

Remodeling Nears End at Thirty-seventh District Court

Work on the Thirty-seventh District Court room is nearly finished with remodeling and repair. The Criminal Court is expected to begin sessions in the regular quarters in the latter part of next week. Physicians send patients to Matthews Cafeteria for wholesome food at 222 Losoya Street.

Matthews Losoya Street

Confetti Masquerade Carnival Opens Today at 1 PM

The Confetti Masquerade Carnival opens today at 1 p m with exposition running October 25 26 27 and 28 ady.

Gary Appointed Colonel in Texas National Guard

Austin Tex Oct 25 Colonel Hampson Gary of Ty was appointed colonel of the Third Infantry Texas National Guard to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Percy C Townsend to brigadier general. Gary is a Spanish American War veteran and has been connected with the Texas Guard since 1896.

Gary Austin Tex Lienant Hampson Gary Third Infantry Texas Nation Guard Percy C. Townsen Texas Guard

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Advice for Backache Relief

Quick help to backache and rheumatism. Foley Kidney Pills aid weak inactive kidneys to cleanse the blood and restore healthy vigorous action. Good results follow promptly. Fischer's Drug Store. Adv.

Foley Fischer’s Drug Store Adv

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