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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
2
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a natural laxative for headaches biliousness and constipation. It touts a thorough cleanse of a torpid liver and clogged bowels by a teaspoonful nightly, warning against imitators and urging readers to ask for the California Fig Syrup Company product.
Washington D C Sept 5 Senator Bourne Oregon chairman of the senate post office committee and a member of the joint committee studying federal aid for highways has begun collecting state road law and highway progress data He aims to have much of it ready for Congress when it convenes in December He is also studying the parcels post by obtaining foreign methods and results through ambassadors and ministers.
The condition of Mrs. H. W. Fell of 14 South Monumental Street who fell from an automobile Sunday night is reported improving. She remains in a local hospital.
The Publicity league of the Chamber of Commerce approved a plan to issue and distribute three booklets highlighting San Antonio as a winter resort, a hub of agriculture, and an ideal convention city. A bid printing let is expected after Friday’s meeting.
In New York on Sept 5 Acting Chairman McAdoo of the Democratic National Committee, Senators O Gorman of New York and Burleson of Texas, and Senator Conference of Ohio discussed Vermont results and ordered peak effort to bolster the Maine campaign before next Monday's election. O Gorman and Burleson departed for a Maine speaking tour to press the drive.
The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid and harmless remedy for indigestion and stomach upset. It claims quick relief from sour and gassy stomachs and cites millions of cures worldwide, emphasizing safety and certain action.
Harvest Jubilee organizers in San Antonio discuss October 19 to 27 events at Chamber of Commerce. W. G. Hand notes 300 Boys Corn Club members with 400 dollars in prizes and 75 county farmers preparing displays. Features include auto drag races with up to twelve cars and a prize for longest stay in a record crash.
G. L. Hovey was appointed by Mayor Jones Tuesday to serve as first assistant chief of the San Antonio fire department and began duty yesterday. Fire Chief Phil Wright praised the choice, noting Hovey’s eleven years of service and wide experience across departments. He previously commanded the central fire station on Travis street and handled building inspections in the congested district before the fire marshal’s office was created.
Mrs. E. Docura of 616 Montana St San Antonio Texas testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills curative powers. She says the pills relieved backache kidney symptoms and were used by family with great benefit. She bought from Bexar Drug Co and confirms her earlier testimonial. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly laxative to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels. It claims rapid results by morning and urges readers to use a 10 cent box for healthy bowels and clearer headed cheerfulness for months, including for children.
In Des Moines Colonel Roosevelt urged rapid tariff revision and denounced the Payne Aldrich tariff as sham. He reported reactions favoring Wilson as party realignments spread among rival factions. He spoke at state convention and continued a heavy campaign schedule through Iowa before heading to St Paul.
Syracuse dispatch reports 1500 delegates at the New York progressives convention planning a day of ticket discussion. Gubernatorial nominees were not starting active campaigns, raising anticipation of a potential floor contest.
In Des Moines on Sept 5, the Iowa progressives nominated John L. Stephens of Boone for governor, placing a third party state ticket in the field after prevailing in convention by about five to one.
Ten sanitary inspectors discharged by Mayor Jones refused to surrender badges until they received official notice. The mayor clarified the matter at city hall and the new inspectors began work. Secretary John A. Mueller also discharged was officially notified and handed over office books and documents to the new secretary Ben Kiolbassa.
A treasury department conference between Acting Secretary Curtis and railroad representatives moved toward creating customs tracks at railroad stations to ease traffic. The plan targets handling of customs traffic at towns with frontier points and will proceed after further railroad consultations.
Superintendent Charles J. Lukin issued an order directing all pupils promoted from the high seventh grade to attend Brackenridge high school on South Alamo Street. Those in the low eighth grade or promoted to the high eighth grade stay at their previous school, while pupils promoted from the high eighth grade to the low ninth attend the Main Avenue high school.
At Newport England on September 5 trade unionists representing nearly two million members opposed compulsory arbitration of trade disputes as a central issue at the Trade Union congress.
A meeting of the health board auxiliary committee in San Antonio is set for Friday at 4 pm in Public School No. 7 to discuss ward cleaning plans. Dr W A King and Ray Mackey request attendance of supporters as the city prepares a one ward at a time cleanup with carts provided by the sanitary department.
Jose Maria Garcia and Antonio Trevenio were arraigned before Judge Buckley on unlawfully discharged firearms charges. The August 29 pistol fight at South San Marcos and Parral Streets followed a political dispute. Both men shot at each other, neither hit, and each was fined $50. Additional charges of carrying firearms were expected in county court this afternoon.
Mayor Jones will leave San Antonio tomorrow morning for his LaSalle county ranch where he will supervise ranch operations. He plans to return Sunday night to attend Monday's city council meeting after a busy start to his term with council duties and responding to office seekers.
Carter Mullaly Transfer Co restores old furniture turning worn pieces into usable items. Local shop offers refinishing and reconditioning services with pickup and delivery options.
Fire of unknown origin damaged a large two story home at 1011 Mistletoe Avenue. Occupant M. W. Warren escaped unharmed as neighbors alerted responders. Fire Chief Wright reported the blaze under control before it spread, with furniture losses around 1000 dollars and total damage about 3000 dollars. Insurance covers 4000 dollars.
Governor appoints a list of Texas delegates to the American Road Builders association annual convention in Cincinnati Ohio from December 3 to 6. Delegates include R J Potts College Station O E Dunlap Waxahachie R W Wortham Paris John L Young Dallas T H McGregor Austin Peter Radford Fort Worth O P Pyle Belton John I Guion Ballinger Lewis Darwin Cooper W O Murray Floresville and W P Bagby Hall County?
Commissioner Ed R Kane arrives in San Antonio to meet with W L Rockwell, US Department of Agriculture consultant, on proposed statewide irrigation system. Kane will then go to Boerne for a fair lecture. plans for the institute lectures are expected to be announced soon.
Waco Texas authorities raided a Third Street Chinese hall and captured nine Chinese gamblers. It was the largest such seizure in ten years and occurred as officers closed in before the gamblers realized the trap.
The Wigwam shows four first run pictures today two comedies and two dramas both matinee and night plus Martinette and Lewis Plaza singers perform rag and sentimental songs. The combination of good music and films makes the Wigwam the city’s most popular five cent show with daily crowds.
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