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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1916

Page

4

Brothers Arrested in Marble Falls Bank Robbery Case

Two men named Charles and William Brown were arrested in Clarksville Texas ending a six month pursuit for the First National Bank of Marble Falls robbery on October 23 1915 in which the cashier Heinatz was killed. The operation netted about 3000 in cash and valuables. Judge Clarence Martin aided the investigation aiding Sheriff Mace and Sheriff Miller.

First National Bank Marble Falls Tex Clarksville Clarence Martin Fredericksburg San Antonio Charles William Brown Heinatz San Saba Martin Hugh Miller Albert Mace Lampasas Los Angeles Wichita Falls Taylor and Temple Mace Miller

Two Suspects Arrested in Clarksville Transit Case

Judge Martin tracked two men from Los Angeles who left Wichita Falls for the Arkansas state line. Police in Clarksville arrested them around noon Monday. Sheriffs Mace and Miller moved to Marble Falls for trial as Judge Martin then proceeded to San Antonio and Frederickburg.

Los Angeles Martin Wichita Falls Arkansas State Line Mace Miller Fort Worth Clarksville Marble Falls Judge Martin San Antonio Fredericksburg

Fiesta pickpocket robs victim at Alamo Plaza crowd

F W Smithers of 721 West Marshall street reported a watch fob and chain stolen by a pickpocket as he watched the Fiesta crowning at Alamo plaza after 7 PM. Burglars pried open a window at C S Deans home at 253 West Johnson street, taking clothing worth numerous dollars while the family was away. Additional thefts include H K McKade’s frying chickens and Judge Osceola Archer reporting a dress stolen from a clothesline on Monday afternoon.

F.W. Smithers West Marshall Street Smithers Alamo Plaza Antonio II C.S. Dean West Johnson Street H. K. McKade East Myrtle Street

Germany Sees Finances Able to Withstand War Strain

Berlin April 25. Dr August Lentze Prussian minister of finance says Germany can endure war strain for an indefinite period if postwar finances are kept to the states and floating war debts are consolidated. He notes industry and finance currenty support this stability with little wartime payments to foreign nations.

Dr. Lente Berlin Sayville August Lentze Overseas Lentze Germany

Three Women Appointed Police On Fiesta Plazas

The San Antonio Council of Mothers will have three women sworn in for police duty during Fiesta. Mrs G L Blair Mrs M Devits and Mrs Sacha Haley will each monitor a plaza in late afternoon and evening to protect girls and young people. Commissions issued Tuesday at 3 pm.

San Antonio Clara L. Graham G. L. Blair M. Devitts Sacha

Mothers Congress Announces Fifth District Program

The Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations releases the Fifth District program for its May 24 meeting in Austin. Sessions run May 2–4 at the capitol, Austin High School, and related venues with addresses by Governor Ferguson and state officials, plus meetings of the Daughters of the Confederacy and local club leaders.

Austin Tex Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations W. F. Doughty Daughters of the Confederacy Capitol Austin High School W. B. Toone Floresville Board of Managers Senate Committee Governor’s Mansion Roum Fifth District G. H. Kinsolving Congress A. P. Wooldridge Council of Presidents William E. Hawkins A. N. McCallum Federated Clubs Charles Stephenson E. S. Block del Rio James E. Ferguson W. J. Kerns State Capitol W. J. Bugg

Home remedy claimed to cure catarrhal deafness and head noises

An old newspaper notice promotes a home treatment for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It advocates Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, dosed four times daily, claiming to ease inflammation of the Eustachian tubes and balance middle ear secretions.

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Drink Hot Water Before Breakfast Cleansing Inside

Promotes drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims include relief from headaches bilious attacks and constipation and describes internal bathing as a health measure. Limestone phosphate is described as a cheap nearly tasteless white powder.

Bath

Hotel Guests and Arrivals list from Southern cities

A string of travelers and residents visits San Antonio hotels. David Frame of Taylor Texas registers at the S J Anthony along with several Dilleys from Palestine and Dallas. J J Fitzpatrick of Houston stays at the Gunter. W E Weatherbee from Del Rio and Holt Massey of Waco arrive at St Anthony. Regulars from Boston Dallas and Cincinnati appear at Menger Gunter and St Anthony as May 13 14 15 16 Southern Baptist convention Asheville appears with travel details.

David Frame Taylor Tex S J. Anthony G. E. Dilley C. V. Dilley Palestine Menger J. J. Fitzpatrick Houston Gunter W. E. Weatherbee del Rio St. Anthony W. E. Douglass A. J. Knight el Paso A. H. Brown Dallas F. ©. Mowry Boston Miss May Hunt A. M. Whittler J. K. Ferguson Cincinnati A. L. Lagger Holt Massey Waco W. J. Wilson Conn Brown Aransas Pass A. E. Hoffman St. Louis Aneet W. T. Schumacher San Antonio Southern Baptist Convention Asheville Sleeper Southern Pacific

Sunday Train to Sutherland Springs and Back

Advertisement notes a 60 cent round trip on Sundays aboard Southern Pacific with departures listed as 17:56 a.m. and return details.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific

The Come Back Baker Bargain Tale

A Dublin lad buys a two penny loaf, finds it underweight, and is told not to worry. He offers a halfpenny still not enough, but replies it will be less for the baker to count. The exchange showcases a sharp street wit from a young Irish lad.

Dublin Aving Trish Philadelphia

Commissioners Visit Contagious Hospital in San Antonio

County Judge Davis Mayor Brown and the county commissioners toured the Bexar county hospital for contagious diseases and the tuberculosis camp. A joint city county bond issue of 125000 each raises 250000 for the projects with 25000 set aside for a contagious disease hospital and 225000 for the Robert B Green Memorial hospital. Opposition commissioner Robert F Uhr did not attend.

Davis Brown Bexar County Hospital Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Old City Hospital Robert F. Uhr

Army Orders Promote and Reassign Several Officers

Promotion and reassignments announced for multiple officers including Second Lieutenant Jacob L. Devers and First Lieutenant Albert W. Metcalf Jr. shifts to Fort Myer and Manila bound duties. Engineers corps See list of captains and lieutenants directed to report for assignments at camps and stations.

Jacob L. Devers Third Field Artillery Leutenant Albert W. Metcalf, Jr Medical Reserve Corps Fort Myer Va

Military Medical Corps Personnel Changes

Everett Twenty fourth Infantry and cavalry officers receive relief and reassignment orders. Major William J. L. Lyster is relieved as surgeon general May 15. Colonel Henry P. Birmingham is relieved as surgeon eastern department May 15 and to report for duty in this city. Lieutenant Colonel Alfred E. Bradley is relieved from eastern department head quarters about June 1. Lieutenant Colonel Charles F. Mason will proceed to Governors Island New York to serve as assistant surgeon and sanitary inspector of that department.

Corps of Engineers Daniel I. Sullams Engineers Manila W. Morris Ciuel William C. Sherman Roger D. Black Lindsay C. Mockness Raymond F.rowler Yrangia K. Newcomer Rufus W. Putnam San Francisco Eastern Department Eo H. Laubach Harry L. Hodges First Cavalry Charles F. Troneson Vareenee Infantry Frank S. Clark Casal Artillery Corps Olin O. Ellis Infantry George C. Bowen Twentieth Infantry Walter QO. Boswell Twenty-first Infantry Sheldon W. Anding Oliver F. Snyder Everett Twenty Miller Cavalry William J. L. Lyster Henry P. Birmingham Alfred E. Bradley CHARLES F. i\MASON willl Governor's Island

Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Carter-Mullaly Transfer Co

A petition for involuntary bankruptcy was filed in federal court by H E Hildebrand and several creditors for Carter-Mullaly Transfer Co. Debts totaling about a stated amount are alleged. A receiver had been appointed in Galveston by J A Robertson.

Fer Company H. E. Hildebrand Arnold, Corby & Peyton San Antonio Ed Steves & Sons Rne Tenth District Court Galveston J A. Robertson Mr. Hildebrand Percy Tyrrell

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