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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
7
Mrs. Catharine Goodling of York Pennsylvania reports severe weakness and illness improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with enabling her to care for her children and notes many other women report similar benefits. She invites others to write for information.
In a brief exchange the woman returns a ring and ends the engagement while asking for possessions from him. He offers only a lock of hair and a photo, suggesting the hair as a keepsake. He remarks the hair may be kept as a souvenir of the time when she was a brunette.
The report notes efforts by supporters on the American side to place Villa at Columbus and Santa Ysabel as a defense against charges tied to the raid. It cites a purported letter from Villa’s subordinate officers and outlines plans to persuade Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott of Villa’s absence near the massacre.
Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador designado to the United States, arrived in Laredo from Washington and will proceed to Mexico City to confer with Venustiano Carranza. He said he knew nothing of any recall details and believed his mission not tied to New London conferences. He plans to spend about ten days in the Mexican interior.
Report from Chihuahua City dated Sept 29 states over a hundred Villa followers were killed and bandit leader Baudelio Uribe captured in a fight at Cusihuiriachic about 60 miles southwest of Chihuahua City. General Ramos requested surgeons and medical supplies. a hospital corps detachment was rushed to the scene. The Cusihuairiachic garrison cooperated with Ramos forces. details of attack versus defense remain unclear. Uribe, Villa’s lieutenant, was the originator of ears-severing acts. many of his command were captured.
Colonel Enrique Moreno did not assume control in La Paz after arriving to take the governorship. Urbano Anguelo, provisional governor for eight months, claimed legal appointment from General Venustiano Carranza and remains in office. Moreno plans to return to Guaymas to organize an invasion to force Anguelo to surrender.
An Iowa wealthy man known as a leading citizen was coerced into paying 5000 in cash and 10000 in notes after two men and two women posing as lawyer and detective accused him of Mann Act violations in Chicago. The victims’ allies sought federal help as the case unraveled through betrayals and prior similar schemes.
Ad promotes Zemo as a quick treatment for hair loss due to dandruff. It claims to kill the dandruff germ nourish hair roots and stop itching scalp without grease or staining. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or one dollar for extra large size with directions to use.
Washington D C Sept 29 General Funston reports a party of about 30 armed Mexicans crossed near Ysleta Tex into U S territory and retreated without firing. A Mauser carbine with a K Tenth Cavalry sling was captured. The party belonged to Colonel Revel Carranza's command and no shots were exchanged.
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