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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
14
Advertising copy extols S. S. S. as the king of blood purifiers and a superior tonic. It claims weak impure blood causes anemia skin disorders and rheumatic pain while S. S. S. cleanses the circulation and strengthens blood from roots and herbs. Free book on blood and medical advice offered from Atlanta Georgia.
Major Luckie, sanitary officer at Kelly Field, leaves Wednesday night for Lake Charles to serve as surgeon and sanitary officer of the flying field there. He originated the sanitation scheme now adopted by the War Department, making unit commanders responsible for barracks tents and mess halls sanitation. The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld a death sentence for Rufus Coates in the murder of Zebeite.
The United States weighs pulling back its offer of three ships to speed grain to Holland after Dutch press labeled the move duplicitous. Officials say Holland’s reply could delay relief while Germany informs Switzerland of rules for vessels carrying cereals with enemy flags.
Mrs. RR Perry of Lanar Street was struck by an automobile at River Avenue and Josephine Street Tuesday noon and seriously injured. She was taken to Kenney Sanitarium where improvement was not seen that afternoon but Dr. Kenney expected recovery. L W Pierce, driver, surrendered to police and faced a careless driving charge. bond set at 200 dollars. Mathilda Martinez was knocked down at West Houston and Cameron Streets at 9 20 p m with not serious injuries. driver Lou Izpinoza, 16, was arrested for careless operation. A collision at South Laredo and Arsenal Streets between Mrs A Burns and Joe Morales caused minor damage with no injuries.
Aerial observers from the balloon school and artillery units of the Ninety-second Division conduct cooperative training north and west of San Antonio. Night sky rockets and day time smoke puffs signal artillery as three balloons stay aloft with six to eight student observers, advancing practical work for Lyon School observers.
President Wilson rode in the Britains Britannia tank through the capitol grounds during a Liberty Loan demonstration on April 19. He burned his left hand on a muffler pipe while alighting, and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, said no complications but a month will pass before he regains movement in the hand.
A jumble of ads and notices lists Saturday dances at Herman Sons Hall and West End Lake Pavilion with bands Klaus and Helt, plus weekly events at Martinez and Turner Hall. Also notes arrests, a forgery case, Red Cross dressings, and a McAdoo visit screening in San Antonio.
The War Department resumes motor transport service today to replace the quartermaster corps divisions. A general officer, unnamed at this time, will supervise as assistant to the quarters master general.
The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin ruled it lacked jurisdiction over Hedna Burgemeister appeal seeking reinstatement of a $7800 bond after her 1944 murder case. The decision notes the matter may require an extraordinary writ to compel Judge W. Anderson to reinstate the bond.
Telegrams from National Liberty Town headquarters report $45,000 in pledges and 600 new subscriptions, lifting the national total to $1,700,094,850. Colorado and Arizona exceeded quotas, while districts in St. Louis and Minneapolis race to reach 100 percent. Hobby Proclaims Liberty Day as Gov Tabby names Friday April 26 for patriotic ceremonies.
The Rev. A. J. Emerson formerly of Missouri and long time president of Howard Payne College Brownwood Texas, died in Neanglho Texas last night. His body was sent to Liberty Missouri for burial. During the Civil War he served as a chaplain in Lee's army.
In a hotel altercation in Waco Texas Wayne Woodall was killed when Phil Davis struck him, severing a jugular vein. Both men worked for a vaudeville company and were once friends. Davis is jailed on murder charges and his San Antonio family is listed as his residence.
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