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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
2
The Vitalitas liquid is advertised as a nature derived remedy with radio activity powering its rebuilding and reconstitutive actions. It is said to revitalize the whole body, revive dead or diseased tissues, normalize bodily functions, cleanse the system, and improve stomach liver kidney and blood disorders among others.
John Joseph Schnecki also known as Joseph Salamon and said to be a Russian nobleman died in Chester at age 72 after a life in America since 85 years ago. He supposedly descended from Baron Ladislaus Schnecki of the Volga region and faced poverty in later years with tuberculosis cited as the cause.
Governor Major of Missouri calls a national governors conference in November to address road building and farm product transport to rail lines. The Missouri Federation of Clubs backs rural revival with cooperatives like creameries and laundries to ease farm life. Mr Houchins will visit San Antonio for a week before returning to Jefferson City, with his wife and children staying in the city for the winter.
The Southern Labor Congress in Nashville meets with President Jerome Jones of Atlanta presiding. Delegates from Southern union bodies gathered to discuss ongoing labor improvements and better conditions of labor.
In Washington on Sept 17 the administration currency bill was more than half finished as the House resumed reading it for amendment. Leaders expected Senate action before Saturday and several minor committee amendments were adopted today.
New York reports detectives led by Inspector Faurot expanding inquiry into Hans Schmidt priest and Anna Aumuller killer. Evidence points to new crimes including theft from Easter collection at St. Joseph’s and robbery of a visiting priest. Dentists Ernest Muret held on technical charge with possible federal counterfeiting link. Bertha Zech recalls Schmidt’s frequent visits to the dentist’s office as investigations continue.
Helm a retired school inspector and friend of Father Johannes Schmidt killed himself at Monchsberg near Aschaffenburg. He was believed insane by locals and may have known Schmidt who is accused in New York of murder. Authorities fear Schmidt's link to the death of a local telephone girl found near his parents' home.
In a battle against Arab tribesmen near Tecniz, Italian forces suffered heavy losses including General Torelli and 38 officers and men killed. The Arabs defended a strong position, but Italian artillery forced a retreat with significant casualties on the Arab side not stated.
President Huerta presented a 15 000 word message urging urgent pacification to restore services and order while detailing treasury spendings and military purchases. He cited 27 million at start of fiscal year with 24 900 000 spent on pacification and outlined contracts for weapons and transport including aeroplanes and armored vehicles.
American gold only will be accepted to pay customs and war taxes across the Piedras Negras bridge as Mexican currency is blocked. A one dollar American gold war tax is imposed on crossers and exchange rates collapse driving silver out of circulation. Bridge traffic drops sharply harming families relying on local markets.
General Geronimo Trevino, former Monterey commander, was appointed chief of the military supreme court in Mexico City. Jose Maria Lozano becomes minister of communications and public works, succeeding Col. David de la Fuente who is promoted to brigadier general and sent to govern Sinaloa.
The first of 125 American refugees reach Saltillo after an arduous journey from Torreon to Saltillo. The group, including many women and children, was treated considerately by both Federals and Constitutionalists during the overland trek.
Angered by the absence of an American flag at a Mexican celebration on the border about 40 miles above Matamoras, U S soldiers reportedly pulled down several Mexican flags. A U S flag was raised later. American citizens are tied to a similar act at Pharr Hidalgo county but the issue was settled when a small U S flag was hoisted. A prize is offered by the Dyes society for bulb culture with the Destulb digging machine.
Fred Lewis twenty, a St Anthony Hotel porter, died of knife wounds suffered in Travis Park Monday night. He said he did not know the assailant and could not describe him. He identified the park as dark and the blow as from behind. Lewis, a Hillsboro native, left three brothers and four sisters, with funeral plans pending word from relatives.
A suffragette arson squad struck Penshurst Place, the 14th century home of Lord de l Isle and Hadley, near Tunbridge Kent. Fire blazed in window frames before staff and servants extinguished it. Two women were seen on the lawn as suffrage literature scattered amid indignation. The mansion, famed for its portraits Vandykes Holbeins and antiques, may close to visitors.
Boerne and Sachate celebrate the Kendall County Fair with a Texas style boast. A round trip from San Antonio costs 75 cents and 60 cents for a date in 1920. A separate note states Rhodesia imported machinery worth 60000 dollars in early 1918.
Panama Canal excavation for August totaled 2 858 785 cubic yards, down from July’s 2 841 968 as remaining width shrinks and fewer steam shovels fit. Rainfall and nearing completion of locks slowed concrete placement and closing work. officials reported. News also notes Mexico-related curiosities and Weatherford Oklahoma’s ten ton daily ice plant capacity.
Pete Wilson and his wife, arriving from Iowa, asked a policeman at the I. and G. N. depot about travel conditions in Mexico and safety for returning. They said they had spent months exploring farming property and were forced to leave the disturbed republic.
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