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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
2
J Bob Cave says his resignation as deputy clerk of the court of criminal appeals was not voluntary. He claims two judges pressed him to resign to clear the way for successor Smith, with C E Lane and assistant attorney general present.
Governor Woodrow Wilson, after a morning of accumulated correspondence, planned an afternoon automobile trip to Tren ton to board his private car at 1 57 p m for Scranton where he would open the Pennsylvania campaign that night. He would vote in Princeton primaries tomorrow before heading to New England for a three day trip.
Complaints of dull heavy feelings dizziness nervousness and bearing-down pains among women are common due to corsets fatigue and poor air. DR PIERCE S FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION and GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY are advertised as effective tonics made from native roots without alcohol. A doctor offers to share more about the remedies and mentions a Medical Adviser book sent free with 31 stamps.
The Texas Advertising association formed at the Gunter hotel elects Richard Haughton of Dallas as president and names officers including H R Eldridge Houston and W A Webb Dallas. The group plans a $60,000 fund to advertise Texas and attract immigration, with a central bureau and a 15-member board. Col. Frank Holland of Dallas spurs creation by proposing ongoing promotional support.
Plans under way by the Austin Business league for an Ad club similar to larger cities. A meeting will be held soon with the expectation of establishing a permanent organization in Austin.
San Antonio carpenter Mr F Smith who suffered from ten years of indigestion and stomach trouble reports relief after using Plant Juice. He praises its tonic effect and urges others with digestive liver kidney or blood derangements to try it, noting availability at Fischer's corner Houston Street and Alamo Plaza.
The war department tracks Emilio Campa as a rebel leader while uncertainty about Orozco persists. Authorities suspect Orozco is allied with forces near Muzquiz or north of Torréon in the Refugio mountains. Rebels observed in both areas are well armed and fighting under Orozco.
Juan Pedro Didapp arrived from Washington as Emiliano Zapata's representative to meet Orozco allies about selecting Francisco De La Bara as provisional president. He claimed the US government gave Madero an October 1 ultimatum. Didapp was arrested Sunday while drinking in a drug store and awaits transfer to San Antonio on a warrant.
Juan Pedro Didapp, acting as a rebel diplomatic agent in Washington, was arrested in El Paso yesterday. He is wanted in San Antonio on conspiracy and neutrality law violations, similar to Vasquez Gomez and other Vasquistas. A warrant was issued on the 19th, but authorities here did not arrest him.
A long list of arrivals and registrations at area hotels includes R Pryor Lucas of Berclair at the Menger, I N Jacobs of Mexico City at the Crockett, M D Bennett of Cuero at the Gunter, and many others from Dallas, El Paso, Oklahoma City, and beyond staying at or registered with the Savoy, Bowie, St Anthony, Bexar, or Menger. Some guests include J A Corbin of San Angels and J J Karlwood of Dallas.
Alderman Boynton returns with decisive vote as city council weighs Mayor Jones dismissal of Joe Braden. Judge Camp plans mandamus if council fails to sustain the mayor. Braden’s possession and trial tactics hinge on today’s council session.
Beautiful gowns displayed at Emil Blum & Co for the season with rich colors and fabrics. Shoppers and dressmakers viewed the fall fashions, including canary satin with silver brocade and imported French designs, in a wide range of evening and daytime gowns.
Hats of latest styles in rich colors from both foreign and domestic designs were shown at the Ed wards Millinery fall opening. Upstairs held foreign imports and refined creations while downstairs displayed simpler street hats with taupe and plum shades and black and white were popular.
T F Harwood and C W Walter report good progress in Gonzales Texas raising about 150 dollars for a Wilson campaign fund.
The nineteenth international peace congress opened in Gunava on September 23 with representation from every nation except Italy. Delegates gathered to discuss global disarmament and cooperation amid a wartime backdrop.
In Amarillo Texas the grand jury begins investigating B B Eptings link to the killing of Al G Boyce Jr as John Beal Sneed faces habeas corpus with bond linked to withdrawal of bail request. A large crowd gathers at the courthouse, witnesses arrive by train, and a subpoena seeks a breast plate used to protect the body amid the alleged confrontation.
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