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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
2
Refuse substitutes and imitations. They are worthless and dangerously softening. Ask for Warners Safe Cure for a speedy cure. Warner's Safe Pills move the bowels gently and aid a quick recovery.
Representative George G Griggs writes the words and music for a song titled Peace Reigns Over All performed at a May 23 1897 joint meeting of the United Federate Veterans and Grand Army of the Republic in Houston The piece aims to promote reconciliation after war praising both sides and urging unity and national harmony The publication is limited to a few copies for Houston music stores and the work is praised for its piano arrangement and merit
Schmitt known as the Kodak Man debuts a new store at 125 W Commerce Street featuring Nernst Lamps. Shafer the Plumber promotes and sells the lamps and invites customers to visit, inquire, and learn about the products.
Readable note records Orient S firearms models Iver Johnson Crescents at Roach Barnes store event. Expert breakdown unclear but lists weapon types and possible sale location with historical gun maker references.
Shafer The Plumber at 125 W Commerce Street offers special lighting for Xmas festivals at reasonable prices.
Wanted to buy second hand cook stoves and heaters at once. Addressed to Alamo Installment Co. at 107 West Houston Street.
Washington dispatch notes Texas members praise Speaker Cannon’s picks for the rivers and harbors committee and report a broadminded panel. Texas figures like Pinckney and Robinson are highlighted, with Diaz’s retirement talk in Mexico and local Texas banking and postmaster moves also mentioned.
An old advertisement touts a “TO GURE A COLD IN ONE DAY” tonic claiming a quick cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on a whepez box priced at 25e.
New York December 12 comedian Nat Goodwin narrowly escaped death after being thrown from an automobile on the Brooklyn bridge. He struck the railing and was saved from falling into the East River by his quick action. The chauffeur was severely injured and the car’s running gear had given way. Goodwin reached the Brooklyn theater and finished the performance.
The Westminster Abbey authorities declined to allow Herbert Spencer to be buried in the Abbey despite Prime Minister Balfour's favorable view. The dean and chapter opposed the plan, stating it was not possible to sepulcher the late philosopher there. The decision noted that Darwin lies in the Abbey.
Ru fino Zamora a fireman on the Texas- Mexican railroad was seriously injured near Corpus Christi while on engine No. 281. He was hit by an iron plug bar that rolled from the running board and slammed him into the cab window, then carried to the railway hospital in Laredo. Engineer Maher assisted, and Dr Heaney provided temporary relief.
Grave dissensions shake the Portuguese cabinet as Don Carlos returns from Vila Viacosa around January 1. Luciano de Castro aged leader of the Liberal party cannot continue to head the ministry, paving the way for Viega Beirao to assume leadership as a trusted younger statesman.
The steam yacht Scythian once owned by Miss Susan Day has arrived in port after being sold to the Haytian government. It will be fitted as the Haytian navy flagship with small caliber machine guns and small arms for landing parties, to be aboard but kept stowed until destination.
A promotional note touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as effective for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It warns that accidents like a frightened horse are common and recommends buying the salve at F Kalteyer Son and Adolph Creigs drug stores for 25 cents.
A local notice urges customers to prepare for cold nights by stocking coal and wood. It promotes a dollar load and highlights Carr Wood and Coal Co as the supplier.
The Bell Jewelry Co announces odds and ends of manicure pieces priced at 25 and 50 cents. Bargain baskets invite customers at 227 West Commerce Street.
Chicago December banquet speakers attack organized labor and defend open shop rights. William D. O'Brien refuses to toast the flag, calling liberty an illusion amid street violence and labor strife. Contractor William Grace brands Gompers and Mitchell as overbearing. Open shop sentiment dominates the gathering.
New York December 12 report that United States Printing Company an Ohio firm operating in Brooklyn will hire only union workers starting January 1. Justice Marean granted a temporary injunction against discharging non union workers and ordered cause to be shown why the injunction should not be made permanent. Complainants allege a union driven conspiracy to control the shop. The ruling bars unions from striking picketing boycotting or other interference with the business.
Pittsburg Dec 12 Today's conference between United States Steel officials and heads of constituent companies aims to settle details of a necessary wage reduction. The cut will affect all departments from managers to office staff and mill workers. An Amalgamated Association pact may delay changes until its agreement expires. If concessions are not obtained the company may close union plants and run non union mills at reduced pay.
NO SMOKE, Anthracite Coal and Coke guaranteed to make no smoke per ton nine fifty Carr Wood & Co Coal Co. Silver watches with Biga or Wal tham movements six dollars Emerson & Co Oil heaters the kind that heat at a glance 322-324 KE Commerce Palace Market 511 Hast Houston St soft shell crabs lobsters shrimps and more call 320 Hast Houston St Singer Mfg Co
The Alamo City Commercial College and Alamo City Business College claim to be the South's most elegantly equipped commercial college and offer enhanced facilities. They invite readers to get a new catalogue from Shafer and Downey, proprietors.
The Physicians' and Surgeons' Hospital in this city features a superior fireproof building and modern amenities. Under newly appointed Superintendent Miss Alice L. McDonnell of New York the hospital offers high level patient care akin to top Northern and Eastern institutions. All communications including training school admissions should be addressed to the hospital.
C R Basse proprietor formerly with Henry Hoecke invites friends to call at the Mahncke Hotel Bar offering polite courteous treatment and the best goods in town.
Charles Hugo transfers land to Cass road parcel for 365 dollars. Dietz heirs sell 150 12 acres to Engelhardt group for 92.85. Chavez family sells 188 22 100 acres on Sulphur Springs road for 3000. Vasquez sells city lots 1 and 2 block 30 corner Carter Shook for 25. Engelhardt heirs convey 150 1 2 acres to Carnegie for 1300. Jackson and others sell lot 8 north of South Center for 1100. Casanova sells 3.68 acres on Essex street to Castillas for 50.
Ani Idle Fear notes Joe Boehmer of Floresville Chronicle wants a legislature of newspapermen yet fears no one would have to cuss the poor work. Sabina Sentinel says abuse of legislators will persist, from editors to farmers, as a habit regardless of who sits in the chamber.
A reader asks whether love or reason drives achievements, arguing that both merge into the mantras of because I love you. The piece suggests love and reason each inspire both good and bad deeds.
The Houston Chronicle notes London fines passengers for streetcar crowding while Paris fines bus companies. English streetcars require seats for all passengers. conductors and owners face fines if overcrowding occurs. Passengers ordered off if crowded, with arrest and fines for noncompliance.
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