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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1913

Page

2

Automobile Man Bad Oyster Illness Prompts Vitamin Claim

Houston car man J. M. Boggs fell deathly ill after eating a bad oyster. An ad touts Vitalitas, claiming cures for stomach ailments and numerous health issues, with a sample demonstration at Wagner's drug store, 407 East Houston.

J. M. Boggs Houston Mr. Boggs Travis Mr. Biggs Texas Lavalike America Wagner's Drug Store East

Obituary notices for Hurley and Glass in San Antonio

Robert A. Hurley 69 retired civil engineer died at home 1021 Main Ave native of Pennsylvania came from Chicago three sons C Robert Stanley and Howatt Hurley of Chicago widow survives funeral plans pending sons arrival Glass 75 Georgia native died at Trenton avenue ten days after arriving from Hearne wholesale grocer business body prepared for interment to Hearne tomorrow with son C L Glass Sloan Hagg undertakers. burial arrangements to follow.

Glass F. A. Glass Georgia Trenton Avenue San Antonio Hearne Tex Sloan & Hagg

Father Clark Dies at Redemptorist Residence

Rev. Father Francis Clark C. R., of the Redemptorist Order, died at 11 45 this morning at the Redemptorist Fathers residence 1721 Iowa Street after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The article notes ocean bed depth averages twelve thousand feet and land height averages 2800 feet.

Father Clark Father Francis Clark Redemptorist Order Porcemn Redemporist Fathers Iowa Street

Nine Monster Battleships Sail From Hampton Roads

Nine battleships in dull holiday dress departed Hampton Roads for the Mediterranean under Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and Washington officials sent final instructions as the fleet steamed out in horseshoe formation.

Hampton Roads United States Mediterranean Charles J. Badger Roosevelt Potomac Wyoming Utah Florida Arkansas Delaware Vermont Connecticut Kansas Ohio Celtic Solace Cyclops Orion Jason Washington John E. Osborn Henry Breckinridge Samuel J. Graham John Burke Joseph E. Davies Brandegee

British Minister Refuses Further Comment On Mexico Row

British foreign office denies authenticity of Sir Lionel Carden quotes on U S Mexico policy. Carden says he will not reply further and rejects interpretation that his remarks criticize Washington. He dodges requests for a public statement on methods to end the Mexico dispute.

Mexico City Lionel Carden Mexico Foreign Office Washington American State Department United States Lionel

Diaz Asked to Return to Mexico City

General Feliz Diaz was urged by Provisional President Huerta to travel to Mexico City with Colonel Manuel Vidaurrazaga. Diaz considered the invitation and gave no immediate commitment, raising questions about possible arrest and his prestige and that of the government.

Vera Cruz Mex Feliz Diaz Manuel Vidaurrazaga Diaz Mexico City Huerta Vidaurrazaga

Huerta to be upheld by Supreme Court ruling

Provisional President Huerta is to be upheld for all acts of his administration and his elevation to the presidency will be shown as entirely legal. An opinion is being prepared by the judges of the Supreme Court with several of the judges involved.

Demetrio Lodi Supreme Bench Congress Nelson O'Shaughnessy United States Huerta Mexico City Supreme Court

Bacon Outlines U S Interests in Mexico Crisis

Senator Bacon states that American interests in Mexico and the hemisphere demand restraint and lawfulness. He argues US marines should be used only if necessary to protect American lives and property and urges avoiding steps that invite conflict with European powers. He notes Wilson may reflect these ideas in a forthcoming note to foreign powers.

Philadelphia Wilson Congress Hall Congress Bacon Committee On Foreign Relations Mexico United States Latin America Washington Administration Suetan Mexco

Plot Rumors Sweep Capital as Elections Loom

In Mexico City on Oct 25 General Don Jose Maria Servin, former chief of staff, was arrested for alleged involvement in a plot to disturb the capital during tomorrow's elections. Manuel Madero, cousin of the late President Madero, was seized at Saltillo for suspected ties to a plot against the government. Troops will stay on standby and police are told to protect voting rights while handling possible disturbances. Daniel and Evaristo Madero, previously arrested, reportedly reached Tampico en route to Vera Cruz for trial on sedition charges.

Mexico City Don Jose Maria Servin Mondragon Manuel Madero Francisco I. Madero Saltillo Cspital Daniel Evaristo Madero Tampico Vera Cruz

Baldwin's Petersham Carriage A Handcrafted Wood Masterpiece

J. W. Baldwin of Petersham Massachusetts owns a serviceable carriage built 256 years ago. The entire vehicle is wooden and crafted by hand labor, preserving colonial workshop techniques and heritage.

J. W. Baldwin Petersham Magss

Fourteen Caddies Enter In Laurel Heights Tourney

Fourteen Laurel Heights Golf Club caddies competed in a morning qualifying round for the club championship. Twelve advanced to three flights, with two in each flight by noon. Finals proceed this afternoon with two caddies for each pair and prizes including a small silver cup for the championship, gold sticks for second and third, and booby flight prize to E Chase.

Laurel Heights Harry Symons Will H. Symons Bryan Talbot Tommy White Roland North Flock Paul Baldwin Harold MecKartle Benny Swanson Willie Ketcham Robert Kyle Joseph Ketcham Richard Ketcham H. Chase E. Chase O. Dolly Will McKhenny Talbot and Symons

Monterey Captured Is Report

The article notes rumors of large numbers of Federal soldiers from penitentiaries joining the American side and guards posted to shoot deserters. It warns of extraordinary developments expected within 48 hours on the Mexican side as Constitutionalists prepare to retake their capital.

Capture of Monterey Report Stirs Mexican War Dispatches

A Spanish paper in Laredo reports Constitutionalists captured Monterey after a 48 hour battle with heavy casualties. Generals Blanco and Contreras are named, with forces around 2000, 1000, and 500 troops, using two-pronged assault from east and west aided by railway lines. Contreras claims entry and bombardment from the outskirts.

Nuevo Laredo Tellez Maas Navarette Monterey Rio Grande Pablo Gonzales Contreras Torreon Coss International Railway San Luisito

In doubt about Monterey conflict reports surface

Mexico City reports conflict near Monterey with both sides claiming advances. Federal troops reinforce the city as cannon fire subsides. Constitutionalists allegedly shell the city, causing heavy casualties and property losses. Telegraph lines were cut according to the Constitutionalists. London schools to receive motion picture machines.

London

West Texas Conference Adopts Name Change for Church

Delegates approve renaming the church from Methodist Episcopal Church South to Episcopal Methodist Church by a 75 to 40 vote. Treasurer Judge C. C. Walsh reports total district collections of 61,879.61, with gains over last year, and is reappointed for four years.

Methodist Episcopal Church South Episcopal Methodist Church West Texas Methodist Episcopal Church In San Angelo Walsh H. G. Horton Seguin Simmon H. C. Burgin American Bible Society Board Waco Epworth League Laurel Heights Board of Education Church Extension Board General Board Methodist University Church At C. C. Walsh Austin Beeville Cuero Llano San Antonio San Marcos Uvalde American Bible Society Simmons Live Oak County Terrel R. L. Ball R. F. Shuler L. V. Lyles T. F. Sessions F. B. Buchanan E. E. Swanson E. B. Cross A. B. Davidson W. M. Carter A. A. Hughes J. B. Flannery W. N. Hagg Texas Advocate Bible Society Board Epworth-by the-Sea Atkins General Conference Sary

West Texas Conference rejects Carnegie gift to Vanderbilt

During an adjourned session yesterday the general conference elected remaining delegates and endorsed bishops in vetoing Vanderbilt University’s gift of 1 million dollars from Andrew Carnegie. Clergy and lay delegates were chosen on the first and afternoon ballots to complete a four minister and four lay slate.

General Conference West Texas Vanderbilt University W. D. Bradfield First Church Austin G. G. Johnson San Marcos H. C. Burgin San Antonio W. A. Godbey T. F. Sessions Corpus Christi W. M. Carter J. W. Robbins M. M. White Lampasas Board Andrew Carnegie Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Congress Hall: Philadelphia’s historic county seat building

Guns fired from warships mark Congress Hall in Philadelphia as a two story gleaming roofed building at Sixth and Chestnut, funded by mayoral banquet savings and jail sale. Built 1787–1789, it served as temporary home of Congress in 1789 before the national capital settled at the Potomac.

Delaware River Congress Hall Sixth and Chestnut Streets Independence Square Independence Hall Philadelphia Washington Assembly of Pennsylvania Congress New York Potomac Robert Morris

Hall of the First Congress: Washington Maiden Inauguration to 1800

The article recalls the hall’s history from the third session of the First Congress in 1790 to its last Congress session in 1800. It notes Muhlenberg as first House speaker, Washington’s 1793 inauguration and farewell, Adams and Jefferson roles, and early national milestones. It mentions mint and bank creation, state admissions, permanent military structure, Jay treaty, Whiskey Rebellion, Indian wars, and Washington’s death announced there.

Congress House of Representatives Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg George Washington John Adams United States Thomas Jefferson United States Mint United States Bank Vermont Kentucky Tennessee Army Jay England Harmar St. Clair Wayne France Senate William Duane Aurora Philadelphia

Wilson Heads to Mobile After Swarthmore Visit

President Wilson travels by special train with cabinet members and foreign envoy J Jusserand to attend the Congress Hall dedication in Philadelphia and Swarthmore College. He plans to reach Mobile, Alabama for a brief appearance before returning to Washington late Tuesday. The stop includes addressing the Southern Commercial Congress and a parade review.

Washington D. C Wilson J.jusserand France Tumulty Congressional Commission Philadelphia Congress Hall Swarthmore College Swarthmore Mobile Ala Southern Commercial Congress

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