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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1917

Page

9

Lodge applauded for beating pacifist in Senate melee

Nationwide cheers pour in for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge after he knocked down Alexander Bannwart who challenged his vote on the war resolution. Messages from governors, editors, and citizens praise Lodge’s courage and patriotism while noting he struck Bannwart in the Senate corridor and left him with injuries.

United States Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Alexander Bannwart Senate Enator Lodge Lodge Vermont Fort Monroe Oyster Bay St. Louisa William J. Stone Foreign Relations Committee St. Louis Sterling E. Edmunds Stone Missouri Palmer Cricketts Honolulu Mid-Pacific Advertiser Virginia Joseph N. Willis Norfolk W. F. Bailey Philadelphia Ameri Luke D. Miller Charlestown Mass E. P. Hull Boston Senator Lodge Robert E. Whitney James Giblin Chicago Memphis Edwin H. Blashfield New York City Angeus S. Hubbard Charles B. Brown Frank Vance Weehawken N. J Providence Journal Henry Cabot Cabot Edgar Demmeles Tulsa Okla North Dakota James McGuigan Fargo Grana Lone Star H. M. King W. B. Kahn Beaumont W. C. Fowler Superior Wiss L. T. Bowie Skulker W. Gordon McCabe, Jr Charles McCabe, Jr Charleston

Doctor Baker's Advice on Home Remedies and Tonics

A Dayton column presents general health Q and A including kidney concerns liver spots obesity and hair care. Readers ask about remedies such as balmwort tablets cardial tablets arbolone tablets and three grain tonic tablets with directions for use.

Daisy B Mies Bertie L

Ranchman Plans Unique Memorial

FORT WORTH Tex April 12 Gus Noyes a Concho County stock man has contracted for a 25000 piece of sculpture work in honor of his son who was killed by a horse on the ranch three months ago The statue will stand on a bluff on the ranch where the youth met his death

Fort Worth Tex Gus Noyes Concho County

Photographers and a Blazer Portrait Gaffe

A playful exchange about a photo of Miss Blazer with poor exposure. The man explains the shot was too bright and the woman asks what went wrong revealing a lighthearted moment with a gargoyle remark.

J. B Miss Blazer

W C A Secretary Arrives to Lead Local Association

Miss Elizabeth Strehlow, new general secretary of the Young Woman's Christian Association, arrived last week to take charge of the local work. She comes from Sioux City, Iowa, where she served five years as general secretary and brings broad experience in association activities.

Elizabeth Strehlow Young Woman's Christian Association Strehlow San Antonio Sioux City Iowa

Pershing to Speak on Loyalty at Rotary Luncheon

Major General John J. Pershing will discuss loyalty to the flag at the Rotary Club noon luncheon in the St Anthony hotel. President Holmgreen will preside, John B. Carrington will introduce, and guests are invited. The event promises record attendance with Majestic theater actors in attendance for an entertainment program.

John J. Pershing Southern Department Rotary Club St. Anthony Hotel George AC. Holmgreen John B. Carrington General Pershing United States

United States Aids New Russian Government

Washington reports say the United States aims to aid the newly democratic Russian government to stabilize the nation and mobilize its latent forces against Germany. The push includes securing Congress approval for a large bond issue to fund a loan to Russia as Charles Crane travels to the country. France Britain and other Entente partners are to be aided but Russia is the priority.

Washington, D. C Russia Germany Congress Charles KR. Crane Chicago Wilson France Great Britain

Cement trade and port ballast impact noted in early report

Seaboard shipments were minimal as material moved as ballast. Belgian and German cements were standard but plants no longer compete in world markets if still operating. U S mills lag 75 000 to 100 000 barrels behind orders. Breedenlunge Co wholesalers moved to new quarters near Lakeview Ave and I N tracks.

Seaboard United States Breedenlunge Co

Lecture by James W. Erwin on Through the Sunny Southland

San Francisco speaker James W. Erwin, official lecturer of the So. Pac. Co., appears under Chamber of Commerce auspices to discuss Through the Sunny Southland. The talk takes place at Gun ter Hotel ballroom at 8 15 p m on April 13. All invited.

James W. Erwin San Francisco So. Pac. Co Chamber of Commerce Southland Gunter Hotel Ady So. Pace. Co Gunner Hotel

City Cement Price Rise Won't Affect Pre June Work

City officials say the cement price increase from 1.80 to 3.00 per barrel on April 1 will not affect costs for work done before June 1 under a 1.60 per barrel contract rate with the San Antonio Portland Cement Company. Commissioner Kearny and contractor manager Baumberger confirmed the finding amid nationwide price trends and rising labor costs.

Kearny San Antonio Portland Cement Company Baumberger

Hotel Guests and Local Notables Register Across Three Camps

A string of visitors and residents are listed from Fredericksburg Houston Navasota New Orleans Chicago and other places staying at the Menger Gunter and St Anthony hotels. Names include Temple D. Smith W P D William A B Prescott H N Routt H Vigo T P Leigh H J Leahy J H Miller E Morton Walter F Scott Lu East W A Halle M J Hyde W T Moore plus a political note from Ray Lambert inviting support for a two year term and a Chamber of Commerce event at the So Pace Co set for April 13 in the hotel ballroom.

Temple D. Smith Fredericksburg Menger Mathis J. H. Miller Greenville Gunter H. E. Morton Los Angeles Cal St. Anthony Walter F. Scott Philadelphia Lu. H. East Kingsville W. A. Halle el Paso M. J. Hyde San Francisco W. T. Moore Cincinnati

Breedenlunge Co Wholesale Grocers Ad Near Tracks

Breedenlunge Co wholesale grocers advertise at the Lakeview Avenue and L. & G. N. tracks corner. An advertisement notes location for business and possible shipping access.

In Shakespeare's Town Guide in Avon Jail Tour

A fragment notes a guide in Shakespeare's hometown describing a jail with hardened criminals and figures like Jack Lantern, the Barred of Avon, as visitors observe the scene with theatrical flair.

Jack Lantern

San Antonio Woman's Club Flower Show to Include Berries

The annual San Antonio Flower Show by the Woman's Club adds berries this year. Dates are Monday and Tuesday, April 23 and 24, with flowers on Monday and berries on Tuesday at the Gunter Hotel. Limited by drought and late frost, the event aims for a fine spring display with prizes for flowers and berries and a lively program by the San Antonio Dramatic Club featuring a skit and musical selections. Mrs. Wheeler Pettus leads as general chairman with several committees handling flowers, reception, entertainment, tickets, publicity, vases, prize work, and punch.

Woman's Club of San Antonio Gunter Hotel A. Sachs Dramatic Club Wheeler Pettus J. J. Stevens Flowers T. O. Foster

Breeden Range Co Grocers Adjoins Lakeview Corner Ad

Breeden Range Co wholesale grocers located at the corner of Lakeview Avenue and I. & L. N. tracks advertise their business in a concise note. The ad notes the store operates at a visible crossroads for shoppers and freight buyers in the area.

UHR QUESTIONS Democratic Campaign Card Signatures

The speaker brands a card signed Democratic Campaign Committee as anonymous and questions who Wilson is. He explains being kept busy at the Police Station and unable to focus on family or the political matter.

Democratic Campaign Committee Wilson Uhr The United States

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