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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
5
A fragmented report from Austin notes deaths connected to a wartime context and mentions a new committee on supply by the Supreme Court. Governor Foreman announces the committee’s creation and a plan for appointing several officials to a state task force.
Mrs Neton Ash and her husband Private Burtt Ash of the Sixth Casual Detachment at Fort Houston died after a suicide pact, police report two letters warning of separation. Mrs Ash died at the Nueva Street home while her husband was hospitalised. he survived after treatment. Justice Fisk led the inquest with police. Relatives notified and sister Ada Shurrier of Grand Rapids Michigan survives.
A well-traveled man appeals to readers for assistance locating former neighbors across many states and towns. He lists places such as San Antonio Huntington Huntington Camp Stanley Port Sam Houston and others, asking residents or relatives to contact him through the editor.
A string of obituary notices from San Antonio items details multiple deaths. Vincent McCauley Holbrook and Joy Franklin are named among others with service times, church names, and cemeteries. Survivors include relatives in San Antonio, Houston, Washington and Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held at various local churches and undertakers.
An aviation incident near Wissqiedran left a flying cadet dead. The lone pilot, aged years, was found at the scene after a wreck with no other persons reported injured. Authorities investigated the crash and released scant details from the toronth records.
A fragmented political notice argues for school books funded by taxes but claims current taxes are high and will not rise. It promotes a Free Text Ticket and criticizes opponents while urging voters to support its platform and candidates.
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL HYRILEN OF CAPSULES as a universal remedy for kidney and urinary disorders. It claims two years of proven relief and promises refunds if not effective. The copy emphasizes a long history and easy availability at drugstores.
A vehicle crashed into a telephone pole on Fantcton and Alvaro MP Rene and Joel Housatin Street at 4 o clock. Seven people were slightly injured and a Mexican man was found unconscious. One man had an eye injury and another suffered leg fractures. the injured were taken to Le Hospital Memorial Hospital for treatment. Police seek witnesses to identify a possible speeding autombile.
St Marys College will present a program of dramatic attractions and music on Tuesday evening April 12 at Gerthoven Hall. Two short plays will be given The Burst of No Mondays and The Striped Sweater with the school orchestra providing music. There will be two matinee and two evening performances to raise funds for the library and biology department equipment. The bill includes overtures and acts featuring the professors studies and various music numbers with the orchestra.
Rushed dispatches report German forces opened fire on Russian ships off the coast near Lintadt or Lointadt as commanders allegedly sank their own ships to prevent capture by Germans. State Department confirms explosive action and nearby naval movements amid confusion over prior reports.
A damaged freight car carrying seven live bullets and a touring car was unloaded near Roches ter N. Y. to San Antonio. The gunfire was discovered after unloading Monday. The incident prompted officials to inspect freight routes while officials from the Chamber of Commerce pressed for a road project to ease economic administration. The government indicated it could not cover expenses.
A government-initiated proposal seeks a direct route connecting Brooks field to a nearby area. Colonel GC Ridgar and Metter addressed the Chamber of Commerce urging action, with Colonel Edgar noted in the request.
Canton Ohio woman Mrs Masta Dorp recounts avoiding surgery after two doctors urged an operation. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief, enabling her to work without trouble. The ad urges others with female troubles to try the remedy before surgery and offers medical guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
War Department officials said reports of indiscriminate mixing of white and Negro calhiers at Camp Pike Arkansas are unfounded. Mississippi congressional delegation protests were referred to Maj. Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis at Camp Pike, who said the issue is temporary. Steps have been taken to correct the situation.
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