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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement extols Vitalitas as a natural remedy not patented nor patentable, claiming it cures indigestion biliousness bowel trouble impotence debility eczema and digestive and nervous system ailments. It urges readers to view the process display and sample at Wagner's 407 East Houston Street.
Cleveland sept 12 The Perry monument project in Put-in-Bay cannot be completed under current plans without an additional 500000 from state or federal sources. Ohio Perry centennial commission president John H Clarke said 825000 has been appropriated for the monument and related centennial events, with 500000 currently available only for the shaft. The plaza museum and peace temple remain unfunded.
The Maple Leaf IV representing the Royal Motor Yacht Club won the Hainsworth cup after taking two of three races in the series. The British entry retains the trophy for Great Britain, last won in Huntington Bay, L. I., last year.
Deputy Candelario Ortiz a Dimmit county peace officer with twenty years on the force is killed by Mexicans near Carrizo Springs. Ortiz earned high regard for capturing offenders and bringing in wanted men while his sons learned hard work. His authority and feared reputation spanned both American and Mexican communities.
Representatives of Governor Carranza condemned a morning report that Mexican gun runners who fought Dimmit county officers were Constitutionalists. They allege the smugglers are Huerta agents from San Antonio, shipping arms to Alberto Guardia near Laredo and moving munitions by groups, including a 65 man unit.
Two 16 year old youths are detained by police after officers stop them carrying a twelve inch electric buzzer fan. Detectives doubt the boys possessed the fan and seek to determine if any robbery occurred in the city within the last 24 hours.
Allain Redou of Havre France has invented a life preserver based on water wings. The garment resembles a vest and features inflatable rubber tubes for buoyancy.
In Colebrook New Hampshire Thaw’s lawyers defer arraignment awaiting a hearing before Governor Felker on extradition. Former Governor Stone joins defense as Thaw remains in custody amid guard patrols and rumors of plots to kidnap him. Local residents watch closely while pro Thaw Canadian supporters dwindle and Shaw issues a critical statement on New York’s expenditure to return him.
Acting Governor Glynn signed papers in Albany ordering Thaw’s extradition from Colebrook New Hampshire to New York State. Sheriff Hornbeck departed for Concord to deliver documents to Governor Felker. Dutchess County affidavits allege Thaw’s commitment and escape from Matteawan and his arrest in New Hampshire.
The district attorney says no indictment has been found yet because no grand jury convened from Thaws escape, and though a grand jury is in session it will not report findings for at least two weeks.
Washington dispatch reports a joint session in Peking to arrange for a president after the constitution section on the executive passes. Cabinet officers confirmed include Foreign Affairs Sun Png Chi Interior Chu Chi Chien Justice Liang Chi Chao Communications Chow Tse Chi Industry Chang Chien Education Wang Ta Esieh. War minister Tuan Chi Jui and navy minister Lu Kuan Hsiung remain unchanged. Hsiung Hsi Ling becomes prime minister.
Los Angeles judge Bledsoe chosen to hear the George H. Bixby case as county judges and counsel meet. Trial set to begin next Monday. Osler’s involvement opposed by defense. University of Kansas to offer moral education lectures across major cities in fall 1913 through extension division.
Two mayoral rivals express regret over the sudden death of a candidate as the lord mayor of Liverpool arranges shipping of the body to the United States. Plans include transferring the body from the ship to the town hall in a gesture of sympathy with the American people.
Liverpool officials prepared full civic honors for the late Mayor Gaynor’s body lie in state in the town hall guarded by police until the Baltic arrival and casket transfer to the Lust.
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Potter's Walnut Tint Hair Stain claiming to restore youth by coloring gray hair. It boasts a lead free formula that stains hair brown or black, lasts about a year per bottle, and offers 26 cent trial samples with a hair strand. The Cincinnati company emphasizes safe, easy use and a satisfaction guarantee.
The Baltic docked at Queenstown at 4:30 am carrying Mayor Gaynor’s body after his sudden death at sea. His son Rufus W. Gaynor slept through the arrival, avoiding public disturbance per orders. Officials hinted the body might be sent to New York on the Lusitania rather than the Cedric.
The Westminster Gazette credits Mayor Gaynor with strong self belief and determination. It notes his term showed what a capable leader can achieve under hardship and hopes New York finds a successor who continues his policy with independence from party influence.
A five day celebration for Mexico independence starts tomorrow at San Pedro park. The Mexican Protection Society committee of 18 oversees events including aeroplane flights chicken races and bilingual speeches. The program bans politics and aims to unite all Mexicans regardless of faction with nightly Mexican and English talks and a grand ball closing Thursday.
Senator Cowell said the offer of appointment as state prison commissioner from Governor Colquitt is under advisement. The governor will not be told his decision until early next week.
Edward Hicks named special master of spanking by Judge Seehorn after hearing from Charles Lyle. Hicks observed Charles Lyle spank Charles Lyle Jr who runs away from home. Jr. has appeared in court multiple times for the same charge. An eminent doctor linked food color to character, suggesting yellow for low tastes and brown to show refinement.
Ad copy touts Cascarets as a cure for sour stomach acid belching and digestive distress. It claims the product cleanses the stomach and bowels, relieves gas and pain, and keeps stomach liver and bowels regular for months with a 10 cent box. Children are urged to use for gentle cleansing.
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