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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1913

Page

3

University Faculty Adds New Instructors at Texas

The University of Texas announces several faculty changes with four new English instructors Harvey W. Peck Earl L. Bradsher R H Wiggins and H M Ellis plus other arrivals in Germanic Romance and mathematics departments Dr Prokosch joins from Wisconsin as a leading Germanic philology authority and new lecturers join the extension and law schools plus rotations for administra tive staff and summer teaching across campuses.

Austin Tex University of Texas Ors Harvey W. Peck Yale Colby College Maine Earl L. Bradsher Columbia Dartmouth R. IL. Wiggins Georgia Polytechnic H. M. Ellis Harvard R. H. Griffith Europe L. Hannah Smith Dr. Prokosch University of Wisconsin United States Benjamin M. Woodbridge W. S. Hendrix Hendrix University of Madrid Ralph C. Bennett Texas Johns Hopkins IE. Gideon Boston Tech Joseph Mayer L. W. Elthringer Mayer Department of Extension F. M. Bralley E. V. White Sam C. Polk G. 8. Wehrwein A. B Wehrwein A. J. Robinson University Frances Lowen N. L. Hoppingarner B. A Sidney E. Mezes Loon Lake N. Y J. R. Bailey M. B. Porter W. J. Battle North Carolina Pacific Coast H. Y.benedict California John C. Townes Monteagle Tenn T. A. Taylor Virginia E. J. Mathews American Collegiate Registrars’ Association Salt Lake City J. E. Goodwin American Librarians’ Association New York E. P. Schoch

Lupus Cure Promoted by S. S. S. Blood Remedy

An advertisement extols S. S. S. as the only cure for lupus and other skin diseases, claiming the blood supply control cures pimples spreading on the face. It asserts no minerals or drugs are used, and urges readers to request the illustrated book from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Ga.

West Point Graduates Assigned to Cavalry and Field Artillery

Lieutenant Falkner Heard, son of Colonel John W. Heard, arrived in San Antonio on graduation leave and heads to Del Rio to join the Fourteenth Cavalry. At Fort Sam Houston, Lieutenants Willis Cunningham Alfred B Johnson Carlos Brewer David E Cain and John B McMahon Jr also reported and were assigned to the Third Cavalry or Third Field Artillery.

Falkner Heard John W. Heard Southern Department San Antonio West Point del Rio Fourteenth Cavalry Fort Sam Houston Willis Cunningham Alfred B. Johnson Third Cavalry Carlos Brewer David E. Cain John B. McMahon Jr Third Field Artillery

Odd Fellows Open 89th Grand Lodge Session in Minneapolis

Governor Eberhardt and Mayor Nye welcomed delegates as Gen A R Stocker of Miamisburg Ohio gave a brief response. The eighty ninth annual sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows opened with delegates from across the United States Canada Europe the Philippines and Hawaii present along with Rebekah lodges representatives.

Oda Minneapolis Minn Eberhardt Wallace G. Nye A. R. Stocker Miamisburg Ohio Independent Order of Odd Fellows United States Canada Europe Philippines Hawaii Odd Fellows’ Order Rebekah Lodges Order

Sausage Advice Highlights Tin Tag Freshness

When buying sausage ask your butcher or grocer for the kind with TIN TAG to ensure fresh wholesome goods. See the display in the lobby of the Grand Opera House. Union Meat Company advertisement.

Grand Opera House Union Meat Company

Murder of the New York girl by a self-styled priest

Rev Hans Schmidt, the alleged killer of Anna Aumuller, remained in Tombs custody as authorities probe his priestly credentials and past acts. He confessed to killing and dismembering her, saying he loved her, while investigators link him to a Louisville crime and a forged surgeon persona.

New York Hans Schmidt Anna Aumuller River Schmidt Monsignor Lavalle Archdiocese of Hudson River L. J. Evers Tombs

Not Known in Louisville linked to Kellner murder inquiry

Investigators in Louisville found no connection between Rev. Hans Schmidt and the 1910 murder of Alma Kellner whose body was found in St. Johns Church basement. Schmidt was visiting Louisville, but Kellner relatives and Wendling defense counsel denied any link. Local police and detectives also stated no connection existed.

St. Elizabeth Abraham Schmidt Alma Kellner Louisville St. John’s Catholic Church Henry B. Westermann Church of the Immaculate Conception Joseph Wendling St. John’s Church Frankfort Wendling Hans Schmidt New York Anna Aumuller St. John's Catholic Church H. B. Westermann Kellner Anna Aumalier

Plant Juice hailed by San Antonio man as cure all

Steven Enger of 226 Star Street endorses Plant Juice as a universal remedy. He claims it cured his long‑standing constipation liver and kidney troubles and says it would have made him stronger years ago. The item is advertised as available at Fischer's Drug Store.

San Antonio Steven Enger Star Street Enger Fischer’s

Fairies' Fete Tonight At Coliseum With Local Roster

The San Antonio Council of Mothers presents the Fairy’s Fete at the Coliseum grounds tonight with over 100 children and a cast headed by Titania and Puck. The event raises funds for a visiting nurse program in San Antonio schools and includes songs, dances, solos, and tableaux led by Mrs. C. R. Owens.

Titania Puck Denisons Coliseum San Antonio Council C. R. Owens Elmo Austin Neppie Storms Thelma Wires Jessie Lee Ellis Ione White Paula Hess Bernice May Schneider Virginia Hurst Grace Simpson Felice Gaffney Zaleme Pettus Aiacs Teri Sed Guerra Everett Puck My Arabi Gese Lee Smith Owens Moth the Miller Lewis Kayton Elfine Titania's Court Sete Ash The Fairies Ruth McKinney Florine Nancy Pryor Tristian Sts Prat Ee Ralph Yates Uglio Ogre Mr. Adams

First Mass Celebrated by New Priest at St Marys

Rev. Father Robert W. Mayl S M celebrated his first mass at St Marys Catholic Church on the Holy Name of Mary feast. He was assisted by Rev. Joseph E i S M president of St Marys College as archpriest and several other priests from St Louis College Incarnate Word College and St Marys College attended. After benediction students marched in procession back to St Marys College and a banquet with Rt Rev J W Shaw bishop of San Antonio followed. Father May is currently chaplain at St Marys College.

Germany Schmidt Kestein St. Augustine’s Seminary Mainz New York Trenton N. J St. Boniface’s Church Aumuller Emil Meliene Municipal Woman's Hospital Paris France Chemical Hygiene Manufacturing Company Father Robert W. Mayl S. M Order of Brothers of Mary St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Mays Joseph (. Ei St. Mary's College James P. Canning St. Louis College George J. Koch F. Schneider C. PP The Incarnate Word College A. Frischi James Duffy D. D C. Haas E. J. Carrier G. C. Mulvaney C. 8 R. Rossi St. Mary’s College Faculty J. W. Shaw San Antonio St. Mary’s College

Crowded High School Reaches for Extra Rooms

The old high school on Main avenue barrows every inch of space for fall term classes as enrollments rise to over 900 from 675 last year. Four new rooms await completion in February and basement space is eyed for classrooms while students form a protest plan to improve the manual training department. Three new teachers join the staff: J. I. Cory, J. B. Moore, and Professor Kiservetter.

Main Avenue Uition J. I. Cory J. B. Moore Kiservetter

Teachers to Meet For Grade by Grade Plans

Public school teachers of various grades are summoned to sessions with Miss Agnes Cotton supervisor of the primary department at Lamar School No 6 Lavaca street Wednesday at 9. Miss Kathryn Cleaver new director of physical culture will join at Main Avenue High School. Grade meetings follow a 4 o clock schedule next week in the High School auditorium to discuss physical work and grade plans.

Agnes Cotton Lamar School Lavaca Street Kathryn Cleaver Main Avenue High School

Governor to unveil veto reasons on university appropriations

Upon his return to Austin the governor is expected to give a public statement detailing his reasons for vetoing several appropriations for the University of Texas, the Agricultural and Mechanical College, and other educational institutions. He plans to depart around September 23 for a Panama trip and return after several weeks.

Austin Tex University of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Panama

Newspaper raises rates to 15 cents a week

The Times-Democrat and the Picayune in New Orleans announce new subscription pricing moving from 12 dollars a year to 15 cents per week. The change reflects a shift in weekly billing and affects local readers of the two papers.

New Orleans Times-Democrat the Picayune United States

Mexicans in Austin Plan 108th Independence Anniversary

Labor groups in Austin and Travis county prepare for Mexico’s independence celebration on September 15 and 16. Various local Mexican societies will join in observing the event.

Austin Tex Travis County Mexico

Circus Cancelled by Mud After Heavy Rain

Paris Texas September 15 The total rainfall over three days ended this morning reached 9.11 inches. A circus in this section cancelled its Texarkana Clarksville and Paris dates due to the mud conditions.

Paris Tex Texarkana Clarksville

Noted traveler and orientalist dies in Budapest

Professor Arminius Vamberg, renowned traveler and orientalist of the nineteenth century, died in Budapest today at the age of eighty two.

Budapest Arminius Vamberg

Ringling Brothers Secures Balkanis Wild Riders for Tour

An agent for Ringling Brothers acquired the Balkanis riding act from a European contract and brought them to join the circus for its opening tour. The season features forty big acts including aerialists gymnasts clowns and equestrians, with dramatic riding rivaling Cossacks and American cowboys.

Ringling Brothers’ Circus America Balkans Russia Ringling Brothers Europe Ringling Brothers Circus

Sabbath Faith Defies Duty on Wool Cloth

August K Christopher of Fermline Scotland refused a 2.53 duty on woolen cloth aboard a Glasgow steamer, citing his mother's teaching to avoid trading on the Lord's Day. Officials urged payment, but he vowed to return Monday with silver, preferring Sabbath observance over the sale.

New York K. Christopherson Fermline Scotland Glasgow Christopherson

Texas Y M C A officers hold two day conference in Dallas

A two days conference of employed officers of Texas Y M C A s began at the Dallas association building with 35 associations represented. Discussions on program features and activities marked the event as L A Coulter of Dallas celebrated his twenty fifth anniversary as state secretary.

Dallas Tex Texas Y. M. C. A.s L. A. Coulter

Mexicans Celebrate Independence Day at San Pedro Park

A large crowd joined in the second day of the Mexican independence celebration at San Pedro Park. The five day festivity includes speeches dances and evening programs with a national anthem performance and tributes by Adelio Morales E C Fuentes and Senator Pablo Velasco.

San Pedro Park Adelio Morales Bettra Almagro Padre Miguel Hidalgo Costilla Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato Mexico

Yale Receives Large Bequest From Mrs McPherson

The trustees of Mrs Ella McPherson estate turn over 218000 in securities and deeds worth at least 100000 to Yale University for the benefit of worthy and indigent students. The payout comes from the widow of former New Jersey senator John McPherson. Peru passes a law to promote irrigation projects nationwide.

Yale Jersey City N. J Ella McPherson John McPherson United States New Jersey Treasury Yale University Washington

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