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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
2
A. Cohen of San Antonio asks the city council to contract with him for ten years to render carcasses at no cost to the city. He would fund the plant from hides grease and bones, render carcasses in covered tanks, disinfect hides, and sell bones and grease for commercial use. The plan aims to improve sanitation and create a large employment plant.
An advertisement from Hot Springs Arkansas promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons as the best laxative and cure for constipation, sluggish liver, stomach misery, and related complaints. It claims wide popularity from Maine to California and invites free samples via Hot Springs Chemical Co.
At Jacksonville Texas on September 4 a southbound International and Great Northern train was bumped from the rails by a freight engine from the Cotton Belt. Several passengers suffered injuries including Mrs. John Madsack Arp A J Henry Troupe and Miss Mary Johns Palestine among others. Wrecking trains were dispatched from Jacksonville and Palestine to clear the tracks.
Minnie Henderson aged 33 died September 2 at 816 East Houston Street. W A Capley aged 40 died August 39 at 745 West Houston Street. Refugio Nagan aged 32 died September 2 at 310 Monterey Street. Robert C Liggett aged 12 died September 2 at 315 Fourth Street.
No. 2677 G. W. Hubbard 217 North Rich ter street No. 2678 Joseph Dentner 202 South street No. 2679 G F Smith 932 West Wood awn avenue No. 2680 Heck and Little 651 Main avenue No. 2681 F E Lash 1720 West Houston street
More than $500000 in cash and negotiable securities will move from D Sullivan & Co to West Texas Bank and Trust Company, designated city fiscal depository. The transfer follows a council decision to place funds with West Texas Bank, with Sullivan to deliver the sinking fund and bonds at par if desired. The bank will cash warrants and hold them for redemption, while the city keeps the sinking fund on deposit without interest though the charter requests 3 percent.
A catalog of 1912 1919 property deeds lists transfers by E P Rahman to J D Autry Rosalia Gabrielski and Sam Berliner to Louis M Michael E D Henry to Mrs B Sterns W J Alien to T M Lurner and J F McDaniel A R Bowman to T M Lurner and J F McDaniel T K and Mrs Flora Bess to John Peschman T E Stromberg to Jennie Walker George E Hadley to West Texas Bank and Trust Co N K Millinger to P D kK Furnish George and Barbara Mangold to W H Geali Carter F Sommers to Pedro Saldana A B E Stewart to William L Brust Crescendo Martinez to Juana Mendhant de Martinez Carter F Sommers to Cruz Gonzales de Hernandez L RB Haines to William Parich L B Gege to Andrew Horn Carl Sehach to J Big city block 2884 and other listed tracts and deeds.
The article advocates DIY beauty remedies costing under a dollar for six months of shampoo powder to promote hair growth and shine. It describes mixing substances like borax and Thorax, Delatone for hair removal, pyroxin for eyebrows and lashes, and Magatone with witch hazel to brighten skin, suggesting these home recipes.
The report notes a cavalry unit moving from Fort Clark to Presido amid political unrest and rising uncertainty. The text suggests ongoing tension and potential developments beyond the current page.
U S troops guard the Texas border from Fort Sam Houston to Fort Clark as cavalry units extend patrols toward Ojinaga. Major Cameron leads forces to protect American lives and property while a 26 wagon pack train heads to Fort Bliss. Officials cite neutrality laws and potential wireless relay efforts to monitor hostilities.
Oscar Sims arrived at Naco reporting he and Roy Adams were captured by rebels while raiding ranches below this point. Sims escaped but Adams is missing with possessions and 73 horses taken. A raid on the San Pedro ranch 18 miles south of Hereford stole $5000 in property. fifty cattle were taken from the Williams ranch near San Pedro.
General Pascual Orozco has split his rebel force from Villa Ahumada, sending a wing north and east toward Chihuahua via Cuchillo Parado and another southward along the Mexican Central railroad. Government reports note minor engagements near Matamoros and strengthened eastern border posts as raids on haciendas persist in the south.
W. W. Pearce, manager at Park and Washington, pleaded guilty to selling cheaper malted milk from jars labeled Horlick's. He was fined $25 and costs after a complaint by Food Commissioner Bailey, who seeks to stop brand substitutions without notification.
Colonel Roosevelt criticizes Governor Wilson for tariff focus and for not regulating trusts in New Jersey. He disputes Wilson on minimum wage and argues the progressive policy lacks real solutions. Roosevelt insists his stance on labor conditions for women is grounded in action.
Late returns from the September primary show John C. Karel of Milwaukee with a landslide over Adolph J. Schmitz for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Karel credits his opposition to the state income tax law as his main campaign issue, while Schmitz led a strong bid. No other governor contests appeared on the ballot. Returns remain incomplete.
In Des Moines Sept 4 delegates at the first Iowa progressive convention discuss naming a complete state ticket. While opposition to the third party slate persists, many undecided delegates are expected to control the outcome and a ticket may not be named today.
Colonel Roosevelt said he rejected Missouri Republicans terms to refrain from a state progressive ticket and endorse GOP candidates. He noted letters from Missouri GOP leaders and said no compromise remains. He spoke in Iowa at 7 am to a large audience and praised Senator Cummins for backing the progressive cause.
In New Orleans Louisiana the city ring beat the Good Government league in a primary for parish officials. Chardler C Luzenberg administration candidate for district attorney won by about two thousand votes. Louisiana congressional primaries indicate renomination of Estopinal Dupre Broussard and Watkins with Aswell named in the new Eighth district.
Columbus reports on the first Ohio Progressive convention where Elyria’s Arthur N. Garford emerged as the favored gubernatorial contender. West Liverpool’s John L Sullivan is seen as the Progressive choice for secretary of state, challenging the Republican nominees.
Frederick O. Beach a New York millionaire will not stand trial at the September term of the Aiken county court on charges of assaulting his wife and slashing her throat. The trial is moved to February due to jail overcrowding and to give precedence to other prisoners. Mrs Beach was attacked at her winter home in February. Mayor Gyles said he will assist in prosecuting in February.
The Kendall County Fair in Boerne Texas runs September 6 and 7 offering amusements activities and entertainment for all ages at the fairgrounds with vendors exhibits and family friendly events.
A Katy lines party led by M A Webb arrived in the city and planned a night train departure to Waco. The group included J W Walton A M Acheson A A Matthews and C J Brown and will inspect Texas Central routes under Matthews guidance during the trip.
Henry Hofelazeck files for a five room dwelling on North Olive street valued at 900 dollars. H C Childs plans a barn on Starr street valued at 150 dollars. Sam O B rian seeks a two room dwelling on Matas moras street valued at 600 dollars.
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