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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
4
One-Day Price Notice on Exclusive Item
A local advertisement declares a special one day price for a unique item not available at any shoe store in town. The offer highlights limited time and in-store availability for that single day.
Capablanca Demonstrates Masters Skill In Two Exhibitions
World chess champion Jose Capablanca gave two exhibitions on Tuesday. He won all afternoon events at the Y M C A and lectured on chess. At the St Anthony Hotel he played twenty three opponents, winning twenty one and drawing two Ira M Avent and Robert Putnam drew. Capablanca impressed spectators with memory and methodical play. C W Shauer introduced him and later lost to Capablanca in a 15 move game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Capablanca
St. Anthony Hotel
Ira M. Avent
Robert Putnam
Capablanca
C. W. Shauer
San Antonio
Marvel Inn
Shauer
Cleveland
Mr. Capablanca
I. M. Young
De Miracle depilatory promises fast permanent hair removal
An advertisement touts De Miracle depilatory as superior to electricity and X ray in removing hair under and on the skin. It claims quick, lasting results and a money back guarantee with genuine bottles priced at $1 and $2, urging buyers to avoid imitations and beware bogus magazine endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gione
Miracle
de Miracle Chemical Co
Park Ave
129Th St. New Yor
Chaplain Bateman Visits Eagle Pass Texas
Chaplain C. C. Bateman of the Fourteenth Cavalry, based at Fort Clark, visits Eagle Pass and stays with Chaplain John Lee Maddox of the Seventeenth Infantry. He gives a Sunday sermon on Christianity to a large Episcopal Church audience and a Monday lecture for troops titled A Trip Around the World in the new recreation hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Tex
C. C. Bateman
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort Clark
John Lee Maddox
Seventeenth Infantry
Bateman
Episcopal Church
Maddox
Washington Democrats Extend Use of Confederate Name
The House patents committee favors a fourteen year extension allowing United Daughters of the Confederacy to retain sole use of the name. A constitutional limit blocks longer terms, with possible Senate approval. Rep Slayden introduced the measure. a Senate counterpart is by Sen Sheppard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Patents
United Daughters of the Confederacy
House
Slayden
Senate
Sheppard
Strikers stone Hastings plant after riot
Strikers and sympathizers resumed stoning the National Conduit and Cable Company plant in Hastings on Hudson after a riot yesterday. Private guards fired a few shots but were forced to retreat as workers pressed the attack. The demand is for a shorter working day and higher wages. the firm employs 3000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings-On-Hudson
WN. Y
National Conduit & Cable Company
Wedding at Thrall Rockdale Tex
Cards announce the marriage of Dr. Robert Wilcox Wallis and Miss Regina Elizabeth Stiles at Thrall Texas on Monday April 17 They will be at home in Rockdale on April 19 The groom is from a distinguished Texas and national lineage with ties to Senator Robert Morris and Princeton University and the bride comes from a pioneer Texas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Tex
Robert Wilcox Wallis
Regina Elizabeth Stiles
Thrall
R. W
Elizabeth Wilcox Wallis
Little Rock
Robert Morris
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Congress
Samuel Daves
Princeton University
Texas
Army Recruiting Auto Hits New York Streets
Army recruiting headquarters dispatched a carload of uniformed soldiers to spark interest in military service. The vehicle carried a captain a quartermaster sergeant a corporal and a private who spoke to crowds amid reports that recruiting here faces disadvantages not found elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army Recruiting Headquarters
San Antonio Banks Observe San Jacinto Day Holiday
Banks part of the San Antonio Clearing House close Friday April 21 to observe San Jacinto Day a legal holiday with all member institutions shuttered for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
San Antonio
Local Banks List Names in San Antonio Area
A listing of financial institutions includes City National Bank Alamo National Bank D Sullivan Co Lockwood National Bank Groos National Bank Frost National Bank D and A Oppenheimer National Bank of Commerce State National Bank Commercial State Bank San Antonio National Bank Central Trust Co all located in the San Antonio region.
Army bill moves to conference after Senate passage
The army reorganization bill, a Hay substitute, clears the Senate with no record vote and goes to the House for a conference. It envisions a 250000 man standing army, a 261000 man reserve, 280000 in National Guard, plus a school youth reserve corps potentially 200000 to 400000, totaling about 790000 and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Senate
House
United States
Wilson
National Guard
Meyers
Reed
Brandeges
Cocoanut Oil as Hair Shampoo
A practical guide favors malsified cocoanut oil over alkaline soaps for washing hair. Moisten hair, rub in oil to produce rich lather, then rinse to remove dust, dirt, dandruff, and excess oil. Hair dries quickly and becomes silky, manageable, and bright. The oil is cheap and available at drug stores.
Senate bill faces compromise over volunteer reserve force
The conference aims to perfect the final form of a new army measure. Some supporters fear the volunteer reserve force may be dropped, though they expect the school reserve to remain as a substitute in the compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Congress
Senator Williams
Mexico
United States
Volunteer Army
National Guard
Lewis
Senate
Regular Army
General Staff
Army
House
Fire destroyer aid curbs Eagle Pass blaze
Fire in Eagle Pass caused a loss of about 50 000 dollars, fully insured. Major Robert Alexander with 1500 troops and city forces kept patrols up and protected the city while Mayor E H Schmidt and Fire Chief directed operations. Citizens helped confine flames to one block of cars and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Tex
T. G. George
Southern Pacific
Robert Alexander
Alexander
E. H. Schmidt
Temple Hotel Fire Injures No One In Texas Center
The Central Hotel a three story building in Temple Texas burned yesterday morning between 6 and 7 am causing about 7500 dollars in damage. Guests on the second and third floors used fire escapes to escape with assistance from the fire department though no injuries were reported. The origin remains undetermined but the blaze began in a vestibule near the stairway on the second floor.
Southern Conference studies southern education needs
In New Orleans on April 19 delegates from the Southern Conference of Education and Industry debated vocational and industrial education best suited for the South. The educational council and college conferences reviewed plans to organize education and industry across communities as Southern leaders met. Delegates from the Southern Agricultural Association toured city markets to observe farm product transport and handling methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Southern Conference of Education and Industry
Educational Council
Teachers and
Southern Agricultural Association
Governor Rye proclaims Good Friday fasting and prayer world war
Tennessee Governor Rye designates April 21 Good Friday as a day for fasting and prayer to seek divine guidance for American actions in the war in Europe. The proclamation urges devotion across the state with a focus on national unity and spiritual reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frye
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Rye
Europe
Fall of Trebizond Signals Shift in War Power
British press hail Trebizond fall as a major war news milestone and possible end of Turkish power in Asia Minor. Paris rejoices at the surprise Russian advance while noting Germany’s weakened Balakans front and Grand Duke Nicholas’s bold campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Trebizond
Asia
Paris
Turkey
Asia Minor
Germany
Balakas
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Terje Viken Sunk off Lisbon After Three Explosions
Lisbon dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Terje Viken sunk in Cascaes Bay fifteen miles west of Lisbon after three onboard explosions. The crew were saved. The vessel, 335 feet long, built in Newcastle in 1903, sailed from Galveston on March 16 bound for Lisbon, owned by Tonsberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
London
Terje Viken
Lisbon
Newcastle
Tonsberg
Verdun Front Bombarded. German Quarry Captured
Verdun front south of Haudremont wood east of the Meuse saw a spirited bombardment last night. The war office report notes no other major events on the line. In BERLIX the stone quarry south of Haudremont farm, Verdun district, east of the Meuse, has been captured by German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Haudremont Wood
Verdun
Meuse
War Office
Berlix
London
Haudremont Farm
The
German Troops Complete Success From Previous Day
German forces achieved full success following the prior day’s operations as reported by observers. The synchronized maneuvers yielded confirmed gains and consolidations across targeted sectors, reinforcing strategic momentum and signaling growing confidence among the ranks.
San Antonian Praised by Pershing for Scout Maverick
Senator Sheppard received a letter from Brigadier General Pershing at field HQ in Mexico praising Louis Maverick of San Antonio. Maverick, one of the expeditionary force scouts, was chosen by Pershing after telegraphic recommendations from Senators Sheppard and Culberson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sheppard
Pershing
Mexico
Louis Maverick
San Antonio
Maverick
General Pershing
Culberson
Remedy Claimed by Doctors Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed
Dr W A Evans writes that constipation affects all ages and conditions and warns against harsh laxatives. He promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe remedy, free of narcotics, easy to take, and suitable for family use with free trial bottles offered by Dr W C Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Evans
The
Chicago Tribune
Caldwell
Chas, Schell
Church ,&T
Grenada
Miss
Dr. Caldwell
W. C. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaufman
Oxfords
Colonial
Kkaufman
Flores and
Dolorosa Streets
Everett G. Graves
Army Chaplain
Border City
Strikers Stone Plant
National Conduit Company
Dr. Wallis
Miss Stiles
Teo Ann Bill
Ntady
South Texas Music Co
Bedell
Avenue C
Central House
Haudremont
SAN Antonian
Dansant ST. Anthony
T. B. Baker
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