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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1913

Page

5

Negro Troop Realignment to Arizona Frontier Named

Official announcement from the Southern Department states that negro troops will be concentrated in Arizona. The Tenth Cavalry will move from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont to Huachuca Nogales and Apache. The Ninth Cavalry remains on border duty. The Fifth Cavalry will swap with the Tenth around November 15.

Arizona Southern Department Tenth Cavalry Fort Ethan Allen Vermont Huachuca Nogales Apache Ninth Cavalry Fifth Cavalry Tenth

Valuable plumes seized at New York customs

Inspectors report the largest single seizure since new aigrettes import ban. Plumes valued at 600 dollars were taken from Miss Edna McLaughlin, daughter of a former police inspector, at the New York customs house.

New York Customs House Edna McLaughlin

Feathered fashion meets seizure at the port

A young woman arriving from Europe faced the seizure of her $800 valued aigrettes after inspectors enforced a new order banning such feathers. She claimed purchase in the country, but the rule dated just 24 hours prior overrides her declaration and the plumes were removed and sent to the appraiser's stores.

Europe

Militia Could Be Ordered Out If Coal Strike Persists

Governor Ammons warned that if the southern coal field strike remains unresolved today the state may declare insurrection and dispatch the militia to enforce general disarmament of strikers while suppressing strikebreaker importations. He and former Senator T M Patterson will review settlement proposals from operators and present them to strike leaders. Independence Hall visitation noted.

Denver Colo Ammons United States T. M. Patterson

Reforms Urged For Auburn Prison By Commission

Auburn N Y Oct 27 the state prison commission urged 17 reforms after DOs Thomas Mott Osborne spent a week as a convict. Proposals cover bathing privacy more reads fewer punishments clearer letter rules better food tea abolition three underwear sets and a graded punishment system.

Auburn N. Y Auburn State Prison State Prison Commission Thomas Mott Osborne Osborne State Superintendent of Prisons Sing Sing

Campaign predictions split on Massachusetts governor race

Boston, Oct. 27. Democratic chair Riley forecast Walsh's election by about 40,000 in the November 4 vote. Governor Foss seeks re election as an independent and is confident. Charles Sumner Bird on the Progressive ticket also sees signs of victory. Gardner backers claim strong support though official predictions are scarce. National figures including Cummins Borah Johnson and Straus plan stump efforts for Gardner. Jets and convalescence after illness are noted, with Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as a tonic.

Boston Mass Riley Democratic State Committee Walsh Foss Charles Sumner Bird Progressive A. P. Gardner Cummins Iowa Borah Idaho Gardner Hiram Johnson California Oscar Straus New York

Rose Stahl Stars In Maggie Pepper At Grand

Dallas Times Herald praises Rose Stahl for Maggie Pepper at the Grand with a strong department store setting. Reynolds and Robertson deliver polished turns as salesmen and owners while Harry Maitland’s jealous manager adds drama. Robin Hood closes tonight at the Grand Opera House.

Rose Stahl Maggie Pepper Dallas Times-Herald Miss Stahl Max Reynolds Mr. Reynolds John S. Robertson Harry Maitland Percival T. Moore Fair Grounds Dallas

Resinol advertised relief for itching skin in Baltimore testimony

Mrs Maude Schmechel of Presbury Street describes a year of itching on her daughter's skin that worsened to the knees. After using Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment from samples then a fifty cent jar, her daughter's itching and inflammation improved and disappeared. A general note invites others with skin troubles to try Resinol and contact Dept. 20-R in Baltimore for a free sample.

Baltimore Maude Schmechel Presbury St

Jealous Husband Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Dallas

In Dallas Texas today John Barton a black man shot and killed his wife who worked at a towel supply firm then shot himself. Jealousy cited as motive. Police found the couple in the office after the shooting leaving 20 female employees in shock.

Dallas Tex John Barton

Farming Congress Opens in Oklahoma

Tulsa hosts the International Dry Farming Congress and the International Congress of Farm Women for a four day session marked by a parade for Governor Lee Cruce. Delegates arrive from the West Southwest Canada and other countries as W R Motherwell opens the program and welcomes visitors.

Tulsa Okla Lee Cruce Oklahoma International Dry Farming Congress International Congress of Farm Women Southwest Canada W. R. Motherwell Saskatchewan Cruce John A. Widtsoe Utah Agricultural College George Brown Belle van Dorne Harbert Manzanola Colo

Plaza opens new show with varied acts and crowds

The Plaza debut drew large crowds as Whitney's operatic dolls headlined a decorated cabinet act with novel singing. Fred Irwin delivered new material, Stockton's dogs impressed, Train and Campbell sang with patter, Pitser and Dave performed a rural dancing skit, and Daffy Jones offered comic necromancy. Selected photoplays completed the program.

Plaza Whitney Fred Irwin Stockton Train Campbell Pitser Dave Daffy Jones

East Texas Day at State Fair Highlights Clubs

East Texans packed the state fair on East Texas Day. No formal program was set, but crowds toured the grounds all day. Boys Corn Club and Girls Canning Club activities were featured among the day’s events.

Dallas Tex

Colonel Roosevelt Heads to Sao Paulo by Special Train

Col Theodore Roosevelt departed Rio de Janeiro at 8 p m on a special train bound for Sao Paulo. A separate note states that no boy under thirteen may be employed in British mines.

Sao Paulo Rio DE Janeiro Theodore Roosevelt Rio Janeiro

Cascaret Cleansing Claim From Old Time Ad T: Cascaret cleanses liver bowels and stomach for months

An old advertisement touts Cascaret tablets as a quick remedy for indigestion, foul breath, yellow skin, and headaches caused by a torpid liver and constipation. It promises a 10 cent box will clear the head by morning and keep children cleansed as well, framing the product as a health tonic for months.

Croxone Promises Relief From Rheumatism and Kidney Ailments

Advertisement states rheumatic pains vanish with Croxone by cleansing inactive kidneys and neutralizing uric acid. Claims it treats rheumatism bladder disorders and kidney troubles, offers money back guarantee, and that three doses daily often overcome severe backache and urinary disorders.

Greenland Population Grows Rapidly Says Nation

The nation of Greenland reports faster population growth in the last decade than in any comparable ten year period, noting a surge in birth rates and migration. The assessment highlights the colony’s changing demographics and potential impacts on resources and governance.

Greenland

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