National outcry in Tokyo over Nanking killings
In Tokyo a mass rally of about fifteen thousand demanded military action against China after the murder of Director Abe of the Japanese foreign office. Speakers denounced Japanese diplomacy as empty and urged dispatch of troops, or the foreign minister Makino to resign, amid calls tied to Nanking killings and the California land dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Nanking
Niroku Shimbun
Yuan Shie Kai
Abe
Foreign Office
Japan
Hibiya Park
China
Nobuaki Makino
California
Riots in China Stir Against Government Policies
A Chinese riot expressed popular resentment toward the ministry over California and Chinese questions. Demonstrators, many students, were orderly early on, while agitators blamed Japanese diplomacy for empire decline and called for harsher measures. The incidents in China were deemed unbearable.
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Nanking
California
Russia
Japan
China
Veniremen Sought in Fort Worth Church Fire Trial
Fort Worth faces a delay in the arson case against Lee Weatherford as only fifteen of the special venire remain after excuses. Judge Buck adjourned court to 2 PM and will summon more jurors. Defense attorney Baskin said County Attorney John Baskin would testify and bring records from Rev. J Frank Norris perjury case tied to the church fire and threats to the pastor and Deacon Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Lee Weatherford
First Baptist
Buck
Albert Baskin
John Baskin
J. Frank Norris
Norris
G. H. Connell
Bourne Joins Defense Syndicate For America s Cup
Frederick Bourne joins Corne lius Vanderbilt and J P Morgan as backers of the defender for the America's cup race against Sir Thomas Lipton. The syndicate will finance a 75 foot water line boat, aligning with the deed of gift constraints and Lipton’s opposition to a 90 foot design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourne
America
New York
Frederick Bourne
Cornelius Vanderbilt
J. P. Morgan
Thomas Lipton
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Vanderbilt
Nat'’ Herreshoff
Messrs. Morgan, Bourne
Vanderbilt
Calves to be protected to boost meat supply
Washington D C Sept 8 Rep Britten of Illinois proposes a bill to prevent killing calves under two years old to curb high living costs. He cites 1911 calf slaughter of eight million and estimates 11.2 billion pounds of beef saved if calves reach two years.
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Washington, D. C
Britten
Illinois
Ringling Brothers Circus to Perform in San Antonio
Ringling Brothers will stage two shows in San Antonio on September 27 with a rebuilt outfit. The spectacular Joan of Arc will feature 1200 characters, 300 dancers, 600 horses and $500000 in production. The show renews its pageantry with 375 performers and the world’s largest main tent.
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Ringling Brothers’ Circus
San Antonio
Joan of Arc
Ringling Brothers
Stoke-on- Trent
England
Ringling
New York City
Manhattan
Dress Made on Train in Paris Fashion Bet
Six young women on a Paris tube train completed a pink chiffon dress in 20 minutes during a wager that they could fashion a dress from Porte D'Orleans to Porte D'Olignancourt, cutting sleeves bodice skirt hooks and trimmings as they rode. The designers mounted the car and unveiled the gown at Clignancourt terminal.
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Paris
Porte D'Orleane
Porte D'Olignancourt
D’clignancourt
Houston Press Club invites Texas newsmen to No-Tsu-Oh carnival
Houston hosts generous entertainment for Texas Press members at the No-Tsu-Oh carnival November 10 to 15. Newspaper men are urged to attend and enjoy hospitality from city clubs. They are also asked to help edit the No-Tsu-Oh issue of the Ballyhoo, the Houston Press Club's official organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Press
Houston
Houston Press Club
Homing Pigeons Race Winners From Maryland Flight
In the Washington Racing Pigeon Club big race 200 pigeons released from Cumberland, Maryland, flew home amid heat weariness. William Crocker’s entry won the 100 mile event in three hours and 50 minutes as 15 fanciers entered birds in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington Racing Pigeon Club
Cumberland
William Crocker
Street Railway Men Meet In Salt Lake City
The thirteenth biennial convention of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electrical Railway Employees of America opened in Salt Lake City with about 500 delegates and guests. International president W. D. Mahon of Detroit said the gathering would run two weeks due to the large amount of business to transact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electrical Railway Employes of America
United States
W. D. Mahon
Detroit
Wonderful Blood Remedy Takes Spotlight in Cure Claim
Letter from Earl GCG Cook of Bloomington Illinois recounts total blood disease cure after thirteen bottles of S. S. S. The Swift Specific Co. medical department promotes this vegetable blood purifier as superior to mercury and arsenic remedies. Free booklet and advice offered with bottle guidance to sufferers.
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Earl Gcg Cook
S. Center St
Bloomington
Ill
Swift Specific Co
Swift
Atlanta
S. S
Labor Day Committee Concludes Notable San Antonio Celebration
Final session of the general Labor Day committee reports the most successful San Antonio celebration to date. Resolutions praise planning committees and name thanks to key figures including Mrs. Paul Steffler for queen campaign support and Joseph J. Tucker Jr. for service, with a $50 watch planned for presentation.
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General
Trades Council Hall
San Antonio
Paul Steffler
Joseph J. Tucker Jr
Trades Council
Manager Sinsheimer
Exposition Park
Jeff D. Nordhaus
Carlos Bee
Harry Hertzberg
Friends of Organized Labor
The
Press of
Name the Seven Famous World Buildings Contest
The Light invites readers to identify seven famous world structures shown in a composite illustration. Send lists to the Famous Building Editor for a chance to win travel festival prizes at the Grand Opera House starting Sunday, September 14. First prize is a double box for twelve, with other rewards for runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capitol
Washington
Earth
America
United States
Lyman H. Howe
Grand Opera House
San Antonio Automobile Club Luncheon and Car News
The San Antonio Automobile Club holds its regular weekly luncheon at 12 30 at the St Anthony Hotel. A Cadillac touring car stolen from Victoria Motor Car Co has been recovered in Fredericksburg and will be returned to Victoria. W L Scott and Mrs Scott completed a 6 hour 35 minute overland trip to Laredo in a Cole 50. D M Picton and A H Elmore are in town inspecting Cadillacs and Buick plants amid a busy 1914 production push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Automobile Club
St. Anthony Hotel
Victoria Motor Car Company
Victoria
Fredericksburg
Woodward Carriage Company
Gillespie County
W. L. Scott
Guarantee Motor Car Company
Laredo
Scott
A. H. Elmore
Buick
Houston
City
Delco
Flint
Mich
Cleveland
Advertising snippet for Fletcher's Castoria and Union Meat Company
An old newspaper display ad promotes Fletcher's Castoria for children and urges buyers to ask butchers or grocers for fresh sausage named King with tin tag. The notice invites readers to see a display in the lobby of Grand Opera House and credits Union Meat Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
Travelers Discuss Game Post D TA P A meeting
The Travelers Protective Association Post D met at the Menger Hotel and discussed the T P A U Co T baseball game played Saturday. Members resolved that a rematch would have a different outcome and appointed a committee to arrange it. State Director R L Burnett reported on the Galveston state directors meeting. The next regular meeting is Sunday morning September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post D Travelers’ Protective Association
Menger Hotel
Post D
R. L. Burnett
Galveston
Chandler Cars Incoming to Lozier for New Six Cylinder Line
A telegram to the Lozier Company states the first shipment of Chandler cars, the new six cylinder line the firm will represent, is en route from the factory and expected to arrive early next week.
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Lozier Company
Georgetown Buick dealer seeks 1914 demonstrator
Walter Box of Georgetown aims to obtain a 1914 Buick demonstrator. B R Wedd, manager of the local branch, prefers to keep current cars for display but expects another shipment in the coming days. Walter Turner, cotton broker, returns from an 800 mile coast trip inspecting cotton conditions in a Franklin Little Six victoria phaeton.
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Walter Box
Georgetown
B. R. Wedd
Walter Turner
Franklin Little Six
Resinol claims to banish eczema and skin itch
The advertisement touts Resinol as an instant relief for eczema ringworm and itching. A warm bath with Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment allegedly soothes, heals, and clears eruptions even in stubborn cases. Regular use of the soap keeps skin clear. doctors have prescribed Resinol for years. Free trial size offered by Resinol Baltimore Department.
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Baltimore
1914 Hudson cars praised for rear spring suspension
William Steinhardt of the Hudson Company attributes easy riding to rear spring suspension. The underslung rear spring shackle on the rear axle allows considerable play, and the spring is seven inches longer than usual, contributing to the smooth ride.
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William Steinhardt
The
Hudson Company
Sealed bids for San Antonio post office elevator project
Treasury Department Supervising Architect's Office invites sealed proposals by September 25, 1913, 3 pm for installation of an electric passenger elevator at the United States post office and courthouse in San Antonio Texas. Specifications available at the office. O Wendoroth Supervising Architect.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States Post Office
San Antonio
Tex
O. Wenderoth
Polish Falcons hold all day celebration with banner dedication
The Polish Falcons Society Branch 429 held a religious and patriotic event at St. Michael's Church with a high mass, drawing over 160 members from St. Hedwig, Lockhart, Kosciusko, Falls City and Yorktown. Speakers praised Poland's history and unity while outlining the society's aims of moral, gymnastic and military training for youth. A banquet followed in the evening at a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polish Falcons Society
St. Michael's Church
St. Hedwig
Lockhart
Kosciusko
Falls City
Yorktown
Fort Sam Houston
St. Albert's Hall
St. Michael’s Church
John Kromlick
Poland
J. Kromilicki
A. A. Zizik
Texas
W. Skarzynski
A. J. Sobieski
Princeton Football Prospectus Begins Training for 1913 Eleven
Princeton New Jersey September 8 Twenty five candidates started initial practice for the 1913 Princeton football eleven. The seasoned hopefuls have trained during the summer at a coaches recommended camp in the north or individually, as part of the buildup to the season.
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Princeton
N. J
Moran to Fight Johnson in Paris for World Title
Announcement confirms a December world heavyweight clash between Jack Johnson and Frank Moran of Pittsburg. Moran recently defeated Al Palzer in New York and the bout will be held at the Velodrome d Havre in Paris, France.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound A Remedy For Women
Prominent claim that many American women suffer from careless behavior and missed warnings. The ad asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the unfailing remedy for symptoms like backache nervousness and bearing down pains, citing thousands of female testimonials.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Converted Jewish evangelist Mr M Capp to hold tent meetings
The converted Jewish evangelist Mr M Capp from Kansas City will conduct nightly meetings in a large tent at the corner of Hickman street and Blanco road. He is billed as possibly the only converted Jewish evangelist in the world. Attend this rare event and hear him. Beacon Hill bar. No collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Capp
Kansas City
Hickman Street
Blanco Road
First Mass Held by Rev George Koch at St Louis College
Rev George J Koch 8S M ordained at Fribourg Cathedral Switzerland August 8 celebrated his first mass in the chapel of St Louis College yesterday morning. Rev Frische, Rev James P Canning, and Rev Robert Mayl assisted. Father Koch will teach at St Louis College this year. The article also notes there are 4 386 000 mules and 20 867 000 horses in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Koch
Fribourg Cathedral
Switzerland
St. Louis College
A. Frische
James P. Canning
Robert May
Fribourg
J. C
St. Mary’s College
Father Koch
St. Mary's College
Dayton
University of Fribourg
Robert Mayl
United States
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D. M. Picton
Rockport
Mr. Picton
Cadillac
Thomas B. Jeffries Company
Fletcher
Arnold
NOA Spears CO
Losoya Street
Tute
Potcherwick-Birdsong CO
Houston &J
Crockett
New
Wolson's
Saul Wolfson
Western Union
Tel AM Theo. N. Vail
Dutpagh
Wathinn
Anael Oomule
Western Union Telegraph Company
SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
W. Commerce Street
Ciol Auto Aces
State Bank & Trust Company
West Texas Bank & Trust Company
E. Houston Street
Moore Building
San Antonio, Texas
A Guaranty Fund Bank
Carter-Mullaly Transfer CO
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