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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1913
Page
2
Mrs William Vincent of Fort Worth reports relief from rheumatism after using Vitalitas a few doses. She praises the earth fluid for treating rheumatism and other ailments, and invites readers to sample at Wagner Drug Store on East Houston Street.
Minnesota progressive member of the committee outlines support for the currency bill as a remedy to perceived evils. The piece continues from page one and cites details discussed by lawmakers.
Texas Bankers Association held a Dallas meeting to consider amendments to the Owen Glass currency bill before Congress. Over 200 bankers attended as President Nathan Adams outlined Chicago recommendations and urged a bankers’ board with banker representation.
Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus retired last June plans a canary bird farm in Germany inspired by his father who ran a bird farm there. He arrived back today to visit his 91 year old father and said he invented a job for himself to feel useful again. He brought twelve canaries and plans to raise doves as well.
Edwin Gould brother of George J Gould buys two hydro aeroplanes after studying Harold McCormick’s craft. One fast unit and another the largest six seat design are planned. He may debut flights along the coast and aims to travel from New London to Palm Beach next month.
A morning recital at the Menger Hotel featured 9 year old Thomas Barnum Harris of Chicago who plays by ear and cannot read music. Harris, visiting with parents Mr and Mrs Bennett Harris, performed classical and later pieces to a pleased audience before planning to spend the winter in San Antonio.
General rains swept the Panhandle plains this morning. The downpour provides ample livestock water and helps late grass growth but does not benefit cotton fields. Cloudy skies remain. From Childress Texas dated Sept 9.
A drafted invitation from Col Antonio Marguria and Col Murguia to Senor Francisco Marguin Ocampo Coahuila amid fear of US intervention is reported. The missive promises safety in exchange for loyalty, while officials condemn the attempt as a bribe to a valorous officer and warn it will widen factional rifts.
Washington reports say Carranza government currency printed in the United States and bound for Constitutionalists in Mexico is detained indefinitely at the border as munitions of war under the embargo. About 5 million dollars were printed. test shipments were sent but blocked at Nogales Eagle Pass and Brownsville. Officials fear acceptance by Americans could implicate them and Mexican law imposes penalties for refusal to accept the notes.
The steamer Tamaulipas sailed for New Orleans with some Americans aboard whose passage was paid by the Mexican government. Authorities promise first class transport to any U S port for Americans seeking to depart, following pressure from dissatisfied Americans.
Showers are falling in all sections of the county today and cotton picking is at a standstill. Weather unsettled with rain affecting harvest activities in Lockhart Texas.
Two inches of rain fell in Lampasas Texas today filling tanks and benefiting grass. Cotton crop is somewhat damaged by the shower with both positive and negative effects noted.
A good rain fell yesterday afternoon in Vernon Texas greatly benefiting late cotton crops as farmers assess the impact on yields and quality. Local reports indicate scattered showers aided moisture levels across fields with continued warm, dry weather forecast to finish the week.
Miss Portia Willis, a young suffrage sergeant, will fly a bi plane owned by Mrs. H N Sims from Hempstead Plains L I. She plans to drop suffrage pamphlets on towns in the Hempstead region while Mrs Sims pilots the aircraft.
General Felix Diaz leaves Berlin for Switzerland after announcing his Mexican presidential candidacy. He plans to meet his uncle Porfirio Diaz in Biarritz after the Swiss stop.
The National Railways of Mexico announces government will provide necessary funds to cover the companys October 1 interest payments totaling about 1 million dollars.
Mexico City dispatch says Constitutionalists blocked the Tampico to San Luis Potosi railroad by wrecking a locomotive in a tunnel and setting fire to the oil, disrupting transport.
Under J W Paul chief of the US Bureau of Mines rescue work a ten day series of drills began in Pittsburg with about 80 mine engineers and foremen from states east of the Mississippi. Crews of five men enter abandoned mines for two hours then are relieved by another crew. work continues day and night across coal fields nationwide.
M. L. Woods longtime vice president of State National Bank in Fort Worth turned himself in at the U S attorney's office after a $130000 shortage was found in his accounts. He was away on vacation when the discrepancy was discovered and his son at the University of California notified officials.
Interstate Commerce Commission reports that three men on the engine failed to heed a signal against advancing trains, causing a rear end collision on the Pennsylvania railroad at Tyrone Pa on July 30. One employee died and 126 passengers 20 employees 5 postal clerks and two Pullman employees were injured.
Department of Justice officials said no decision had been made on when or whether to take action against the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad under the Sherman anti trust law. The preliminary investigation is nearing completion but a date for possible action has not been set.
The case recounts Pablo Lopez a 80 year old man shot by farmer Christian Gembler near Salado on August 10 1910. State and defense witnesses say Gembler claimed self defense after encountering Lopez who allegedly threatened and approached while Gembler was cutting wood.
H Long and deputy sheriff visited the spot where a Mexican man Lopes lay dead. He testified Lopes was about 80, crippled, and used a cane. He recounted finding faggots away from the body as the state rested and the defense prepared its case with numerous character witnesses.
Florence M. Smith wife of Walter B. Smith, a Lake Forest social figure, was found dead with a cord around her neck in Lake Michigan. Coroner's jury offered no theory of death. She had appeared in good health that morning, and her family ties include Florence McCoullough, granddaughter of Martin Hughitt.
The Pall Mall Gazette comments on a report that American authorities plan to arrest militant suffragist leader Mrs. Pankhurst on arrival in New York in October. It speculates the U S government may exchange her for Harry K Thaw if needed and questions how she will be treated by the land of freedom.
A Missouri Pacific passenger train was wrecked on the River line near Booneville Missouri today. A wreck train left for Booneville at 2 10 p m. No further details available.
The San Antonio Humane Society seeks a new or used typewriter. Donors are urged to contribute as the current machine has reached the end of its usefulness.
Jerome acquitted on a gambling charge departs Coaticook for Albany by motor, with townsfolk divided over the verdict. Magistrate Mulvena apologized to Jerome, saying the charge had no basis. Thaw preparations continue in Montreal as legal battles unfold.
Mrs Mary Copley Thaw, Harry Thaw's aged mother, arrived in Montreal to assist her son's lawyers in challenging the immigration department's plan to return him to the United States.
Mrs Thomas Settle wife of a Republican leader in North Carolina faced a police stop when her white license numerals violated maroon color law, while farmers near Olathe Kansas report wells filling with unexpectedly clear water amid drought. Inventors in France reportedly pursue winged flight using arm motion as wings.
John Wells age 15 from Fort Wayne Ind fled police at a bridge over the Kansas River after a store robbery in Kansas City Kan. He leaped 25 feet into three feet of water and eight feet of mud. a police boat rescued him as officers closed in.
A compilation of property transactions: Henry Leistikow to O. J. Tucker for lot 10 in block 2295 for 1000. Southwest Land Corp to Thomas de la Roza for lot 47, block 10 in Rosedale Park for 115. O. J. Thompson to C. H. Hodgkinson for undivided interest in lot 8, block 3092 for 30. and many other 1913 1918 deeds across blocks and parks with amounts from 10 to 19900.
The notice lists license numbers 4048 to 4060 with vehicle makers and owners. Entries include 4048 Pord A. D. Schott Bandera road, 4049 Chalmers A. D. Kalkhurst Blank street, 4060 Rambler A. Deutsch 117 East Craig place, 4051 Overland Texas Biulithic Co St. Anthony hotel.
Taylor Morris secures permit for a 3 room house on North Center street costing 400 dollars. International Irrigation and Manufacturing Company applies for a machine shop on Cassiano street at 900 dollars. Mrs. Caroline Choott gets a 6 room dwelling on Goliad street for 1800 dollars. Lillie Robinson obtains a 4 room dwelling on Canton street for 660 dollars.
Burial permits record several deaths with addresses and ages including Beatrice Ortiz age six of 148 Duver Avenue died September 8. Alicia Dell age 34 of 223 Elm Street died September 8. Henry King Winbourn age 35 of 2503 South Presa Street died September 5. Ruby Burke age 18 of 1010 North San Jacinto Street died September 7.
To Mr and Mrs Ernest Keepers a boy born September 6 at 324 Wilson Street. To Mr and Mrs Wesley Anderson a boy born September 5 at 805 Camden Street. To Mr and Mrs Harry Malz a boy born September 5 at 401 Morales Street.
Oscar Megerstadt and Nora Smith received a marriage license. Harold FE Longwith and Anna Frances Marshall also secured a license. Joseph Clinton Gentry and Mra Mamie Josephine Pujo completed the required nuptial paperwork.
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