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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
2
A woman collapsed into seasickness after watching a boat scene in a film at a theater. A pharmacist offered relief and recommended Vitalitas as a cure all, claiming it could treat indigestion rheumatism biliousness catarrh nervousness eczema and more. The ad promotes Vitalitas available at Wagner Drug Store 407 Houston Street.
In Lima Peru on September 10 Benton Millin the newly wed American minister was received at the palace by President nghurst. The meeting featured cordial speeches and mutual goodwill.
H Drew, 80, was found overdosed in a room on East Commerce Street and rushed to City Hospital by Sloan and Hagg ambulance. At noon his condition was listed critical. He arrived in San Antonio with his uncle H S Iles from Lake Charles Louisiana for rest and treatment after a nervous breakdown.
The body of John Knowlton a city plasterer burned in a Pleasanton Texas rooming house fire arrived in San Antonio on the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf line today. Funeral at 5 pm from Shelley Loring Parlors with burial in City Cemetery No 1. Survived by son R. E. Knowlton and a daughter, both of San Antonio.
S. B. Sloan son of W. W. Sloan of Sloan Hagg Undertaking Co suffered a severe head cut when a horse ran away after an automobile backed into the buggy shaft entangling with the machine. He was brought home and first aid was given.
The ad urges readers with dandruff or thinning hair to try Newbro's Herpicide, promising reduced shedding and scalp relief. It claims noticeable improvements with regular use, notes pleasant odor, and offers 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with money-back guarantee through dealers and Sommers' Drug stores.
Ottawa reports acting Interior Minister Doherty ordered the deportation of H. K. Thaw after rejecting his appeal. The writs of habeas corpus and prohibition were not stay actions, and Thaw was moved under immigration law to the border. Thaw’s counsel criticized the process as contempt of court.
New York state officials intend to transport Harry Thaw directly to Matteawan in an automobile from Coaticook without stops along a Vermont New Hampshire route. They defend their guardianship stance as guardian to ward, arguing no state rights required their transfer.
Albany officials responded to Harry K. Thaw's sudden deportation from Canada and escape from Mattewan. Acting Governor Glynn and Attorney General Carmody ordered Thaw's detention for extradition while contacting governors in Vermont New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts to enforce jurisdiction. Carmody denounced a breach of prior understandings claiming Canadian authorities gave assurances of notice before action.
Montreal dispatch reports Thaw’s family and his lawyers stunned by news of his deportation. J N Greenshields KC, Thaw’s chief counsel, says he is paralyzed and cannot understand how a writ of prohibition and habeas corpus could be voided, calling the move utterly unbelievable.
William Travers Jerome learned unofficially of the deportation of the Matawan fugitive Thaw from Canada an hour after he had been put over the line into Vermont at Manchester on September 10.
Walter S. Baker 55 a leading Waco attorney died after being stricken on a San Francisco street Police investigate a report of missing money from his pockets His brother ex mayor James Baker accompanies the body and his widow survives He had led the Hogg Clark campaign in 1892 and chaired the state Democratic executive committee.
Justice F M O Fenn opened examining trials for Sergeant Sid Wheeler and Guards 8 M Fain and R H Stewart charged with negligent homicide in the Harlem farm death of eight negro convicts. Assistant Attorney General Sweeton leads state with fourteen convicts expected to testify, including four survivors. Proceedings to decide grand jury bound last several days.
State Fire Marshal Wallace Inglish, back from Houston, says he has investigated several recent fires there. He declined to reveal potential outcomes, noting the blazes warranted a thorough inquiry.
A burglar was driven from the home of Cora Brown at 1907 West Houston Street early today when she fired three shots at the intruder. The bullets broke a window but did not strike the burglar.
Resinol ointment and Resinol soap are free of harsh ingredients and safe for babies. They ease itching and speed healing of eczema teething rash and chafings. Doctors have prescribed Resinol for the past 18 years.
United States and Mexico negotiations may restart soon as embassy officials hint at a new proposal while Mr Lind travels toward Orizaba. Mexico awaits Washington action and Huerta's cabinet plans the president's congress message. Constitutionalist forces strike near Salinas, with rail links cut amid the fighting.
In San Diego on September 10 Miguel Gomez governor of Lower California was arrested after police found a .44 caliber revolver. The Mexican official was escorted to the station and later released with the weapon returned to him.
In Brownsville on September 10 United States Consul Johnson requested protection for Cross property interests in Matamoros Mexico. General Lucio Blanco the Constitutionalist commander replied that Cross interests aided the Federals last February and he cannot guarantee protection. He adds his men need life’s necessities but promises receipt for all goods taken from the company store.
Manuel Zamacona former Mexican ambassador to the United States arrived in Washington on his way to New York where he said he has private business. He expects to proceed to New York within a day or so and may resume negotiations begun by John Lind if Washington accepts him and Huerta agrees to conditions.
The first general rain in Lamar county in three months fell here this morning in Paris Texas.
News arrives that Rev. H. A. Mercer pastor of North Pleasanton Baptist Church died after reentering the burning J. H. King & Son rooming house. His wife son and daughter escaped. Mrs. King and John Knowlton of San Antonio perished. Mercer had led the church six months and owned a local drug store.
Naples scientists who descended into Mount Vesuvius crater say a great reawakening of the volcano is approaching.
Leo Sibley aged 45 died at his San Jose home after twelve years with locomotor ataxia. A Hallettsville native and retired merchant, he is survived by Hallettsville siblings. burial to Hallettsville after Sloan Hagg prepared body. Louis Miller aged 68 died in a local hospital. Swiss-born San Antonio resident for 20 years. Survived by wife two sons Ben and Aleck two daughters Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Rutsch. Funeral at 4 pm from Riebe parlors. burial Knights of Pythias Cemetery.
Heavy rainfall drenched the San Angelo region with over two inches in many areas. Lightning struck cattle along fences, resulting in several deaths as streams rose more than four feet. Authorities noted widespread flooding and damage through the night.
Headachy and bilious readers urged to flush liver and bowels with Cascarets. The 10 cent box promises a refreshed head, improved mood, and months of ease by morning.
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