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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
5
Houston Sept 12 The National Negro Baptist convention devoted the day to committee and board reports. The past year has seen splendid growth and the church is declared expanding across the nation.
Commissioners' court filed suits against current and former county officials to recover 158 427.09 dollars following a special audit of county books. A.Collman, a plumber at 416 Main Ave, is listed among involved parties.
The Ward 2 clean-up meeting reports water scarcity as a driver of disease and calls for public baths. Plans target water access, new mains, and property-owner water obligations while expanding ward-based organizing for September 19 clean-up efforts.
The Spanish War Veterans meet in Moose hall next Tuesday to rename the local camp and pick a deceased army officer to honor. A committee led by Dr. J B Platt will approach surviving relatives for permission to submit names for vote. Potential honorees include Generals Eugene J Vernandez John R Bullis J W Duncan Frederick D Grant and Capt Lee Hall.
Texas Governor appoints twenty nine delegates to represent the state at the American Bond Congress convention in Atlantic City from September 30 to October 5.
Pr J R Cunningham with Dundee Woolen Mills offers osteopathic services at 449 Moore Eldg. phone 984 J. Informationen unclear but indicates local practitioner.
Company E of the Second Texas Infantry, San Antonio militia, received 2400 rounds of ball ammunition and regulation rifles from the War Department. They are under orders to be ready to proceed to the front and could muster in an hour. Captain Dudley K. Lansing leads 66 men, with plans to recruit. city finances are sought for armory and support.
Three plasterers were working on the Menger hotel dining room when the scaffolding failed and dropped them into the basement from about fifteen feet. Charles Duffin suffered a gashed leg from a protruding spike while Thomas Hays and Harry Meyer escaped with minor bruises. Work resumed after midday.
Secretary of State Philander C. Knox arriving as Taft's special ambassador for the late Emperor Matsuhito was presented with a richly embroidered screen by Emperor Yoshihito, the gesture conveyed through Baron Kurino during the Tokyo leg of his mission.
Mrs John W Wines of Warrenton Virginia writes that her three year old daughter suffered severe eczema with burning itching and blisters. After trying various treatments she used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and the hands healed in three weeks restoring use and sleep.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products to remove dandruff and soothe irritation, claiming frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional dressings with Cuticura Oil promote hair growth and beauty. Sold by druggists with free samples and a Skin Book offer.
San Antonio city council weighs an ordinance to employ four additional women matrons at railway stations to aid women travelers. Mayor Jones supports the plan as practical and successful in other cities, while several aldermen express mixed views on practicality and hours. The council slated to vote next Monday afternoon.
The International club will open its winter program with a Sunday evening musical at Losoya street club parlors marking the 102nd anniversary of Mexican independence. Secretary Del Valle will invite Mexican students in San Antonio schools to attend. The event features refreshments music and patriotic addresses in Spanish and English.
Kansas City September 12 Speakers at the National Association of Stationary Engineers session declared the body shall not be used to promote strikes or to interfere between members and their employers over wages.
The Wabash Mail on the Rome Water town and Ogdensburg division of the New York Central jumped the track at Morton 25 miles west of Charlotte at 60 miles an hour. Two passengers and the engineer and fireman were seriously injured with many others lightly hurt.
Euphonium soloist joins Ellery's Italian Band for a one engagement at Electric Park starting September 16. The program showcases a mix of Italian band repertoire and solo performances.
Returns from Tuesday's statewide primary reverse the apparent Roosevelt victory. Philip B. Stewart narrowly beat Clifton C. Parks for governor and Benjamin Griffith holds the attorney general post. Elias M. Ammons wins the Democratic governor race by about five thousand over Thomas Tynan. Progressive Democrats win all state offices.
Waco reports Tom Sheffield killed in a collision with a Katy engine. Two others remain in serious condition with Officer Dan Harbor suffering a broken leg and Officer Lee Huff with two broken ribs both stable and improving. City commission to investigate the incident.
Houston dispatch reports that the Central's fast night train the Owl will be reinstated within the next few days between Houston and Dallas after earlier removal.
Special devotional services begin at St Marys Church in coordination with the Vienna Eucharistic Congress. Daily at 7:45 PM the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for an hour with sermons, benediction, and a child’s participation. Confession offered daily during the triduum.
Houston officials report the commissioners' court voted to begin erecting a hospital building at the poor farm to treat tuberculosis fevers, outlining plans and funding for the project.
An old promotional piece touts Syrup of Figs as a safe, gentle stomach liver and bowel cleanser. It contrasts primitive living with modern overfull bowels and claims the product, made from figs senna and aromatics, is harmless and effective for all ages.
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