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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1913
Page
2
Grandest Thing in Whole World Vitalitas Endorsement
Mrs. C. K. Graves of 1210 South Presa Street San Antonio praises Vitalitas claiming it cured rheumatism and weakness and helped stomach liver kidneys and blood conditions. The letter urges readers to visit Wagner Drug Store 407 East Houston Street to learn more from the Vitalitas man and try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitalitas
Uni
Wagner Drug Store
East
Houston Street
Obituary for Josephine Coy at 34
Josephine Coy 34 died at home 326 Aransas Avenue at 7 last night. She is survived by her husband Alfred Coy and two children. Funeral service 4 this afternoon from the residence with rites at San Fernando Cathedral and burial in San Fernando Cemetery.
New Members Secured in YMCA Campaign
The YMCA report shows 41 men joined for three dollars, gaining full privileges until December 1 including hand ball and tennis courts gymnasium natatorium showers reading room and magazines. Officials aim to match or surpass this turnout in the current month as two and a half dollars covers all expenses and membership through December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Dilley
Tull
Aviation Corps Seeks Officers in Shortage Push
Washington Sept. 1 Brig Gen George P Scriven chief signal officer appeals for officers to join the aviation corps as France signals a large aerial recruitment. Ten vacancies exist with no recruits visible. Married men may apply but bachelors under 30 are preferred. Aviators receive certificates signed by the secretary of war and chief signal officer and wear a military aviator badge. Excellent eyesight hearing endurance quickness of action and presence of mind are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Army
Aviation Corps
George P. Scriven
France
United States Army
General Scriven
French to Develop Aviation on a Vast Scale
Paris reports the French government plans a major expansion of aviation. The army general staff now argues that aircraft and airships should be central to offense and defense rather than limited to scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Five Mexican men arrested at depot by local police
The Bureau of Investigation via the U S Department of Justice is handling a case involving five Mexicans arrested last night at the International and Great Northern depot by local officers. They claim Federal army status and had traveled from Eagle Pass to Lareda, were booked as laborers. charge likely violation of neutrality laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
International & Great Northern
Marshial Ramirez
Inez Gutierrez
Tebucio Herrera
Louis Suarez
Stefanio DaLuna
Federal Army
Eagle Pass
Lareida
Pulsford
Navy secretary urges government ownership of armor factory
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels told the Connecticut State Fair that the government should own its armor plate factory. He compared the situation to early gunpowder and gun production, warning that high prices must give way to reasonable costs as domestic production expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Josephus Daniels
Connecticut
Tax rate fixed for high incomes in Senate panel
Washington report says the Senate finance committee fixed the maximum income tax at 6 percent for earnings of 500000 dollars and up and approved a graduated rate for 100000 to 500000. The panel also kept limits on importing bird plumage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Merchants Plan Informal Banquet at Gunter Hotel
The Retail Merchants' Association schedules an informal banquet and get together at 8 30 Thursday night at the Gunter Hotel. Emil Frank will be toastmaster. A large attendance is expected and the event aims to be a note of jubilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Gunter Hotel
Emil Frank
Labor Day Parade and Festivities Draw City Crowds
Labor groups march through San Antonio routes from post office to Alamo plaza with dignitaries like Carlos Bee and Harry Hertzberg. The program at Exposition Park includes a coronation, baseball and athletic events, races for all ages, dancing, free pictures, and a band concert tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Alamo Plaza
Commerce Street
Commerce
Main Plaza
Court House
Dolorosa Street
Military Plaza
Plaza
Main Avenue
Houston Street
Alamo
Carlos Bee
J. J. Tucker
General
Tucker
Mr. Bee
Bee
Harry Hertzberg
Mr. Hertzberg
Exposition Park
Charles B. Smith
Sam Goodman
King
Paul Steffler
Edna Mason
Union
Reginald the Newsie Asks for The Express
A six summers Reginald, a quiet newsie, carries a cap and asks in a whisper for a newspaper. He approaches a man at breakfast and confirms the paper in a gentle exchange, identifying the item as The Express rather than other newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eginald
Reginald
Sonny
the Express
Federal Offices Close for Labor Day Observance
Federal offices in the District of Columbia shut down for Labor Day with only essential activity in the Senate tariff debate and in the State War and Navy Departments. The House did not meet, and many members returned to home districts to join labor celebration events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Senate
State
War
Big Celebration in Corpus Christi Marks Labor Day
Corpus Christi holds its largest Labor Day celebration with a parade over a mile long including trades displays floats and autos. A noon barbecue drew thousands as a baseball game between Bishop and Corpus Christi and an evening ball capped the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus
Corpus Christi
Tex
Bishop
Waco Observes Labor Day Parade and Events
Waco Texas observed Labor Day with a grand parade featuring representation from all labor unions. A street pageant showcased decorated floats while Mayor J P Mackey delivered the welcome address at Cotton Palace park. The afternoon included speeches and contests of various kinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Cotton Palace Park
J. P. Mackey
Gompers Silent on Labor Day as AFL Reaches Milestone
United States unions celebrate Labor Day as the American Federation of Labor reports a historic two million member mark. Samuel Gompers is absent due to illness, the first Labor Day speech absence in 35 years. Chicago observers note a quieter holiday with fewer marches and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
New York
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Atlantic City
Chicago
Parks
Shelley Dies In Cleburne Texas
R. J. Shelley prominent citizen died in Cleburne last night from internal hemorrhages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley
Cleburne
Tex
R. J. Shelley
Sugar Plan In Danger If Not Guarded
The piece notes Mexico’s political tensions with Diaz supporters expecting a return to Mexico City by October 4 to press a presidential bid. It reports Senor Gamboa delaying further instructions on the Japanese mission until after November elections and describes waning sympathy among American residents as Wilson’s warning loose impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
France
Germany
Great Britain
Felix Diaz
Mexico City
Senor Gamboa
Diaz
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Huerta
General Diaz
Vera Cruz Dispatch on Hale Mission and Mexican Crisis
Dr. Bayard Hale travels to Washington to relay critical facts on the Mexican situation to President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. John Lind awaits instructions while Huerta’s candidacy and potential Diaz return spark doubt on peace prospects amid American evacuations and refugee dislocations in Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Bayard Hale
Washington
Wilson
Bry
John Lind
Gamboa
General Huerta
Madero
Lind
Mr. Lind
Refugees in New Orleans to Receive State Dept Funds
Ten destitute American refugees from Mexico arriving in New Orleans will be sent home today with funds supplied by the State Department in Washington. Representatives were authorized yesterday to draw on the department and carry out the aid package in a message from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
State Department
Washington
Mexico
Canada
Republic
New Orleans
Department
Refugees in Los Angeles recount Durango raid and mistreatment
American refugees arriving in Los Angeles recount a raid on Durango by 6000 Constitutionalists. A. L. Findlay, wounded by a drunken soldier, describes looting of Americans including watches and jewelry and the U S consulate. c K Sigells corroborates the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
San Diego
Guaymas
United States
Pittsburg
A. L. Findlay
Durango
Findlay
Ham
Bis
Margallan
C. K. Sigells
Eleventh Cavalry Might Move to Mexican Border
Reported orders to the Eleventh United States Cavalry command to be ready to proceed to the Mexican border. Also notes about sausage quality tagging, a Grand Opera House lobby display, and New Jersey paying its first pensions to widowed mothers under a new law with monthly amounts from fourteen to thirty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Cavalry
Chattanooga
Tenn
Eleventh
United States Cavalry
Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
New Jersey
Newsboy Night Moves to Wednesday Evening at YMCA
The YMCA announces a change from Sunday morning to Wednesday night for newsboys aged about 45. They gain access to the boys department and gym facilities with pool, tables, ping pong, and indoor baseball. Four teams will be formed for two games per week with a 30 minute swim period. A large turnout is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
E. E. Dilley
Newsies
Baraca Class Plans All Night Salado Hike Outing
James Lewis Baraca class of Government Hill Methodist Church arranged an all night hike to Salado for 20 or 30 young men next Saturday night. The outing launches a campaign to grow class membership with more hikes planned in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca
James Lewis Baraca
Government Hill Methodist Church
Salado
Oldest United States college graduate receives honorary degree
The Rev. John F. Me sick of York Pennsylvania the oldest living college graduate in the United States was 101 years old on June 16 and Rutgers College awarded him the LL D degree at its commencement ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John F.mesick
York
Rutgers College
Grand Opera House Purchase Prompted by Siuusage
A notice urges readers to ask about grand opera house usage when making purchases, highlighting a promotional focus on venue use and consumer awareness.
Tent meeting nightly at South Florés and Truax streets
Elder W. M. Ayler of the reorgan ized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds a nightly 8 p.m. tent meeting at the corner of South Florés and Truax streets. the group states it is not connected with Utah Mormons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Florés and
Truax Streets
W. M. Ayler
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Utah
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Eczema
Swift
Secretary Daniels
LABOR
Sioners
San Antonio
Leatherworkers
Coopers’ Union
Plumbers’ Union
Tailors’ Union
Hodcarriers’ Union
Allied Printing Trades’ Council
Railroad Carmen
Granite Cutters
New Braunfels Band
Barbers’ Union
Machinists’ Union
Cereal and Flour Operatives’ Union
Sign Writers’ Union
Electrical Workers
Bricklayers’ Union
Iron Moulders
Plasterers’ Union
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Hack Drivers’ Union
Carpenters
Cigarmakers, and Musicians’ Union
Carlos
The
San Antonio Express
Draughon
Practical Business College
Sugar
Hale
Newsboy
Little Street
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