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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
10
A Pin Jacinto Day celebration at Austin High School reveals 282 alumni serving in the United States army and Navy. Mrs. J. L. Waldbeck presented a service flag with 282 stars, claimed as a record for a school of this class in the state.
Fritg Smith of Snyder in Scurry County has taken duties as a member of the Board of Pardon Advisers. A former legislator, he succeeds W P Sebastian of Breckenridge who resigned to support James K Ferguson in the gubernatorial race.
London April 26 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer opened the budget in the House of Commons saying it was the largest in history. He cited American aid to theEntente and noted British loans to the allies reached £505 million last year while the United States advanced £950 million. He proposed adjusting loan arrangements with the United States to ease Britain's burden and highlighted Canada’s cooperation in war finance. He warned real tests would come when Britain stopped borrowing and projected potential loan reductions to £300 million for the allies and £50 million for the dominions.
The British chancellor announced sweeping tax measures to raise revenue for the war. Proposals include higher income tax from six to six shillings, increased spirit and tobacco duties, a new luxury tax, and a shift to higher postages. He also suggested bonds changes and adjustments for farmers profits, with targets to curb leakage in excess profits tax and to cover debt from allies and dominions.
A April 23 meeting of the Shipping Board reviewed specifications for 9000 ton wooden ships to be built in southern yards. Attendees included James O. Hoesworth, John Kirby of Houston, Wi. Sanford of Iona, and W. Jd. Powers. Kirby reported Southern timber exports can support the program, with yards at Brunswiel, White Gulfport, Att and Benamont cited.
The April 2 list records four killed or wounded in action at Wallington Fire Department. Lieut Bernard McMeel was severely wounded while Lieuts Thomas M Holmes and Harry O McNeil sustained slight wounds. The file also notes one death by disease and other wounded counts, detailing actions and status of officers.
Relieves wheezy coughs with Dr Bell's Vine Tar Honey. This balmy remedy soothes air passages from the first dose, eases inflammation and tickling, and helps loosen phlegm. Still sold by all druggists.
A British and Canadian recruiting officer Sergt. A. C. How formerly of the Second Cana on Mounted Rifles now travels the United States enlisting British and Canadian subjects. He stresses plain duty to join when the country needs men, recounting his own enlistment in 1915 and earlier wars, and notes sixty days remain before draft eligibility.
Senate verse: Pendexter cites Seattle labor plan for a general strike to protest Thomas J. Mooney’s conviction. Sam Gompers condemns strike incitement as unlawful and harmful, urging lawful justice for Mooney. Arizona Federation of Labor backs 24 hour May Day strike over Mooney's death sentence.
On April 23 in Waco Texas, groups of strikers and sympathizers clashed in the business district. A railroad employee named Md Long was stabbed seriously and hospitalized. An alleged strike wrestler was arrested for the stabbing. Other fights occurred but caused no major damage. Police say state cars run on schedule and military presence limited to Camp MacArthur. Soldiers avoiding street cars. public order concerns linger.
A man described as Hivin being a deserter allegedly posed as an army officer to cash a worthless check in New York. He claimed to be the son of a realty broker in Trenton New Jersey. He registered at the Hotel Imperial as a Heotemand in the Medical Reserve corps and cashed four checks for 78 dollars at the office before police were notified. Army headquarters later announced no man by that surname was wanted as a deserter from Canada.
A vintage ad touts Tiz as a magical remedy for tired aching feet. It claims acids and poisons are drawn out, easing corns blisters and bunions. The promotion promises lasting comfort, urging readers to buy a 2 cent box from druggists or department stores for 26 cents a year of foot relief.
Telegraphic instructions from the army bank at the cantonment warned Hillmier’s check was worthless and urged his detention. He escaped the camp guardhouse and traveled to St. Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia and other cities claiming an account at Camp Pike Teak.
William G. Sharp the American ambassador to France becomes dean of the diplomatic corps in Paris after the retirement of Lord Bertie. He achieved this honor in under four years, and as dean he represents the corps on ceremonial occasions and communicates with the government through the dean.
A San Augustine County negro named Columbus, eager to serve Uncle Sam, is being held at Camp Travis due to lack of papers proving his eligibility. He was arrested by a local peace officer and brought in after claiming illness on registration day. An investigation has continued for nearly a month with no proof of entitlement, while authorities consider releasing him.
An old style ad promotes Icemint as a cooling Japanese secret for corns and callouses. It claims quick relief from soreness, shriveling corns, and no skin irritation. It promises odor control and foot comfort, urging readers to ask for Icemint at drug stores.
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