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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1912

Page

2

Musicians Seek Permit to Carry Instruments on Cars

Charles L. Stevens and B. L. Henning form a committee for San Antonio Musician society Local No. 838 AF of M to petition the city council. They ask Traction Company officials to allow musicians to carry large instruments on streetcars, noting other cities grant such access with or without extra fare or permits.

Charles L. Stevens B. L. Henning San Antonio Musicians Society A. F. of Traction Company the Traction Company

Wood plan to ingreage army officers

Aubert and a special parade of the troops was given in his honor. As the American army officers saluted the Mexican colors the crowds cheered.

Wood

Chamber reception for General Wood at Southern Pacific depot

A Chamber of Commerce committee will meet Major General Leonard Wood at the Southern Pacific depot in San Antonio to welcome him on his brief visit. Wood, en route from El Paso, will be in the city for about an hour before returning to Washington. He is accompanied by his aide Captain Frank R. McCoy and will confer with Fort Sam Houston officers.

Chamber of Commerce Southern Pacific Leonard Wood Wood San Antonio Washington Frank R. McCoy Charles G. Treat W. 8. Scott Fort Sam Houston General Wood el Paso E. Z. Steever Department of Texas Stimson Border Patrol

No Trace Of Child Kidnapped In City

Roy Hester a 13 month old boy, child of Mrs Estelle Hester, has vanished after being seized by a man who drove away in a car on Austin Street. Police and sheriff’s deputies search the city. officers believe the child was kidnapped and taken from the area. Pedestrians observed a car and a man taking the child but the license plate was not obtained.

Roy Hester Estelle Hester Austin

Cabinet Holds Meeting Before Taft Departures

The cabinet met in Washington as Taft prepared to sail for New York to confer with Republican leaders and witness the launch of the dreadnaught New York. W. E. Grimes of the International and Great Northern Freight claims in Houston was in the city for the gathering.

Taft Washington, D. C New York W. E. Grimes The International & Great Northern Houston

Clergyman's Son Recovers After Tuberculosis Treatment

Testimonies from Amenia New York and Rochester detail recovery from tuberculosis after using Eckman's Alterative. A pastor and another clergyman endorse the remedy, claiming dramatic improvements, appetite return, and renewed health. Product marketed as nonpoisonous and nonaddictive with druggist availability and a request for further evidence.

Eckman Amenia N. Y Rochester B. H. Cowles

Russian nobleman arrested for flourishing revolver in Chicago

Zlatko G. Popoff claiming Russian noble status and ties to Edouard Molina was disarmed by Chief Lancaster and Captain Stevens at noon and jailed for flourishes a loaded 25 caliber revolver in the chief's office. Detectives Marsden Shiraz Krause Haynes witnessed the scene as Popoff, nervous and dramatic, cited honor of a Russian nobleman and Balkan war aims.

Zlatko G. Popoff Edouard Molina Roosevelt Chicago Chief Lancaster Captain Stevens Marsden Shiraz Popoff Krause Haynes Japan Balkan States Madero Mexico

Health meeting plans for San Antonio public health group

A public health meeting is called for this evening in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium to organize the San Antonio Health association. The program includes talks on local health benefits, tuberculosis control, medical cooperation, and visiting nurses.

San Antonio Health Association Chamber of Commerce Citizen's Committee Board of Health Colquitt J. H. Kirkpatrick San Antonio Frank Paschal W. A. King William Brumby Mildred McKnight

Travels at Little Expense Demonstrates Cross Country Travel

Mr A R Tabor of Smithville Texas arrived in San Antonio in a Ford touring car reporting a 125 mile trip using 5 12 gallons of gasoline. The journey covered 45 miles of rough country, with four passengers in the car. The trip illustrates cross country travel becoming an economical possibility for residents near Bexar county.

A. R. Tabor Smithville Texas San Antonio Mr. Tabor A&y Bexar County

Navy men chew 40 tobaccos to pick navy brand

In the New York navy yard 125 enlisted men will sample 40 kinds of tobacco over six weeks to decide the brand for navy use. Fifteen dealers bid to supply 200000 pounds, prices range 82 to 42 cents. A board will evaluate taste without revealing samples as men are periodically questioned on preferences.

Washington New York Navy Yard Court of Appeal

Pure Food Chief cites county prosecutors inaction

Pure Food and Dairy Commissioner J. B. Abbott told Governor Colquitt and Attorney General Walthall that four counties have refused to prosecute pure food law offenders. He cites Palestine and Anderson counties as examples and complains about tubercular cows supplying milk and dairymen watering milk. He plans to publish the fact locally if prosecutions do not start and has filed complaints against two slaughterhouses and several milk dealers.

Austin Tex Pure Food and Dairy J. 8. Abbott Colquitt Walthall Palestine Anderson Texas Abbott

Freight Cars Derail At Benz Injures Man

A westbound Katy freight derailed at Benz five miles north of the city. The injured man, who gave the name J C Nix, was taken to Santa Rosa infirmary with non serious injuries. Officials said wrecking crews were unnecessary and the track would be cleared by 2 p.m.

J.C. Nix Katy Benz Nix Santa Rosa Shelley-Loring San Marcos

Harper Named Chief Justice of Eighth Court of Civil Appeals

Governor announces Judge James R. Harper of El Paso as chief justice of the Eighth Court of Civil Appeals at El Paso. Chief Justice W. M. Peticolas resigns. Dan M. Jackson of El Paso named district judge, filling Harper’s vacancy. Harper and Jackson are Democratic nominees for their new posts.

Austin Tex James R. Harper el Paso Eighth Court of Civil Appeals W. M. Peteticolas Dan M. Jackson District Court of Harper Petticolas Judge Harper Mr. Jackson

Brutal murder ends romance of elopement

Miss Singer, 30, was to accompany her fiancé Worthen when a brutal murder halted their elopement. Worthen, 26, from a Maryland farm near Baltimore, remained jailed awaiting coroner’s inquest. He told police he stuck to his initial story, as investigators searched Baltimore and Anderson, Indiana for the couple.

Miss Singer Maryland Baltimore Worthen O. H. Singer Conway Anderson Ind

Baltimore Woman Heiress Killed in Chicago Murder Case

Sop hisa G Singer, daughter of the late Frank O Singer of Baltimore, was found murdered in a Chicago rooming house. She inherited 30000 from her father's estate and had jewelry and about 1000 dollars with her when she left Baltimore October 6 for a stomach operation. Her reputed sweetheart William R Worthen, a former street railway conductor, is connected to the case. robbery is suspected.

Baltimore Sophia G. Singer Chicago Frank O. Singer Lennox Street Frank O. Singer Jr Mr. Singer William R. Worthen Miss Singer Worthern Worthen

McCue Murder Trial Delays With New Venire

In McKinney Texas the trial of Frank McCue for the Dallas murder of Earl Mabry reached a halt as the 125 member special venire was exhausted with seven jurors chosen. Court adjourned until tomorrow morning when a new venire of sixty men will be present.

Mckinney Tex Frank McCue Earl Mabry Dallas

Danger of Consumption Lies in Neglect

A public health notice urges sufferers of consumption to seek treatment and reports Sirolin as a leading remedy. The Sirolin Co. of New York provides information and access through druggists nationwide.

Europe Sirolin Co West Broadway New York City

Mass meeting planned to raise funds for negro hospital

A committee of prominent citizens plans a mass meeting December 5 and 6 at the market hall to raise the first $1000 of the $10,000 needed for a negro hospital. They have filed a petition with the city council seeking permission to use the market auditorium. The letter is signed by J. M. Bumbrey J. S. Walton J. M. Shelburne and W. M. Drake representing the committee of the prairie citizens hospital movement.

J. M. Bumbrey J.S. Walton J. M. Shelburne W. M. Drake Prare Citizens Hospital Movement

Harvest Jubilee Exhibits Moved To Beeville Fair

After the Harvest Jubilee, exhibits were removed from the International Fair grounds as crews clean up. The Bee county agricultural exhibit, a blue ribbon winner, was plated in a special car and shipped to Beeville and will not appear at the Waco Corn Carnival next month due to Beeville’s December fair.

Texas Bee County Beeville Waco

Poslam Soap Promises Skin Benefits for Bathing

Poslam Soap is marketed as improving skin health and appearance with each use. The soap is medicated to aid in healing and preventing eruptions, claiming benefits from cleansing to infection protection, and recommending it for dandruff and infants. Sold by W. C. Peice & Co and others, with a free sample offer from Era Laboratories in New York.

W. C. Peice & Co H. L. Wagner Era Laboratories West 5Th Street New York City

Williams' Kidney Pills advertisement blurb

An old advertisement touts Williams' Kidney Pills claiming they cure nervous system strain and kidney bladder trouble. It invites buyers to purchase at druggists with stated pricing information.

Williams

Open Parliament Meet To Be Attended By City Education Leaders

Mrs Malone Duggan president of the San Antonio Congress of Mothers reports that Superintendent Lukin school principals and school board members including T M Dechman Sam L Harris Judge Don A Bliss and C H Florian will attend tonight's open parliament. The event aims to provide a forum for discussing school questions and improving the schools.

San Antonio

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