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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1916

Page

11

Associated Press elects directors at annual meeting

At the AP annual meeting in New York on April 25 the board elected directors Charles A. Rook Charles Hopkins Clark Clark Howell W. S. McClatchy Elbert H. Baker Oswald Garrison Villard and named an advisory board nominating auditing committees for the southern division. The resolutions mourned the deaths of three former directors Col William R. Nelson Charles W. Knapp and Herman Ridder.

New York Associated Press Charles A. Rook Pittsburg Dispatch Charles Hopkins Clark Hartford Atlanta H. C. Adler Chattanooga Tenn Times M. E. Foster Houston Tex Chronicle Bruce Haldeman Louisville Courier-Journal Robert Ewing New Orleans F. G. Bell Savannah J. M. Thomson Frederick I. Thompson Mobile Ala Register Col William R. Nelson Kansas City Star Charles W Knapp The New York Times Herman Ridder New York Staats Zeitung

Special Photo Offer From Barr Studio

The Barr Studio offers limited time prices for photographs for 30 days. Sizes include 27x11 photos at 1.50 for two, 6 Cabinet photos at 0.75, 4 panels with 3 positions for 6, and 506 Call. Early ordering urged to avoid rush.

Barr Ave

Spring 60 Cent Round Trip To Birmingham

Sutherland Springs and return Sunday service on Southern Pacific departs at 7 56 a m. The Birmingham reunion fare is 23 45 round trip with May 14 15 16 as travel dates.

Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific Reunion Birmingham Sutherland Springs and Return

Britons Defend Naval Blockade After Neutral Trade Protests

Washington reports a British note asserting naval blockade is lawful and necessary, pledging to minimize neutral hardship. France backs regulation of neutral trade, while a Norwegian inquiry seeks ways to reduce delays. Admiral Jellicoe notes the Allied search-at-port approach aims to spare neutrals in wartime.

Washington, D. C State Department Germany United States Belgium Sir John Jellicoe Grand Fleet Jellico

Germans Use Passport Tricks To Bypass Prize Rules

The note argues Germany’s misuse of U S passports to secure safe passage for military personnel and agents, justifying guarding measures and port calls. It defends prize court power under international law and cites Commerce data showing rising exports to neutrals, asserting critics misstate trade impact.

United States LaWo United States Department of Commerce Holland Washington

Dorothy Gish at Grand in Old Heidelberg Today

Dorothy Gish stars as Prince Karl’s sweetheart in Old Heidelberg at the Grand today and Thursday. The program also features Fatty Arbuckle in Fatty’s Fickle Fall and Hawaiian Singers at Majestic, with Toots Paka and troupe, Eduardo and Elisa Cansino, and other act highlights on the bill.

Dorothy Gish Prince Karl Dr. W. Griffith-Triangle Studio Dayton Ohio Lillian Gish Elsie Stoneman Dorothy Little Willie East Lynne Griffith Mary Pickford Miss Dorothy Triangle Fatty Arbuckle Keystone Fatty Majestic Hawaii Toots Paka Majestic Theater Eduardo Elisa Cansino Alfonso Royal Court Spain The Ed Brendel Muriel Morgan Harry Mayo Harry Tally Empire City Helene Hamilton Jack Barney Australan Woodchoppers Henry G. Rudolph

Princess Theater Opens With Varied Pantages Bill

A new Pantages vaudeville bill debuts at the Princess Theater on Thursday. The headliner is a comic act titled A Hot Time In Dogtown featuring well trained dogs and monkeys. Simmons and Simmons present a novelty routine with singing and whimsy. Mrs. Simmons appears as a theater scrubwoman interfering with the act.

Princess Theater Dogtown Simmons

Tiz Foot Comfort Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old style ad touts Tiz as a magical remedy for tired feet and foot ailments. It claims acids and poisons are drawn out, easing aches, corns, blisters, and bunions and promising comfort after work or long standing. A 25 cent box is urged from druggists or department stores.

Keough Sisters Charm With New Songs At Local Show

The act ends with the partners in fitted costumes delivering smart chatter and song. Aerial Vivian wowed with a mid air web routine as The Keough Sisters entertained with fresh numbers. bill to rotate again Sunday.

Keough Sisters Vivian

Taxes Owed to City of San Antonio Due Now

Taxpayers are notified that 1915 city taxes are due. Delinquent after May 31 with interest and penalties accruing. J. F. Garland, Commissioner of Taxation, urges prompt payment to avoid rush and penalties.

San Antonio J. F. Garland

Mexican loses $3200 in San Antonio crap game

A Mexican arrival in San Antonio reported to police that he lost a $3200 roll in a Tuesday afternoon craps game with three local men on Fourth Street. Police arrested the four men on gaming charges. the visitor had previously won as much as $1600. Court hearing set for Thursday in Corporation Court.

San Antonio Mexico King Ruhnke Corporation Court

London darkness sparks lamped police reform talk

A London editor urges constables to wear red lamps on their belts to deter suburbans from posting letters near shadowy officers at night. A Christian Science Monitor writer warns about the risk, noting a Chelsea pensioner in a summer coat could resemble a snare in the dark.

London Christian Science Monitor Chelsen Chelsea

Healthy Old Age Brings Happiness Promotes Health

Simple remedy overcomes constipation as a cause of ill health in old age. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a mild laxative sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle. An offer gives a free trial bottle by writing Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.

Pr. Caldwell J. H. Bristol Geddes Ave Ann Arbor Mich

Republicans In Massachusetts Unpledged Delegates Choose Roosevelt Backing

In Massachusetts thirty two of thirty six delegates selected in yesterday's presidential primaries are unpledged to any candidate. The other four are understood to favor Theodore Roosevelt. All Democratic delegates back Wilson for renomination.

Boston Mess Massachusetts Theodore Roosevelt Wilson

Iowa Primary Results Show Cummins Victory Over Roosevelt

Des Moines reports on the April 10 presidential primary canvass. Republican totals include Cummins 40,157 and Roosevelt 2,286 with Hughes 270 and Root 613. Democratic results list Wilson 31,447 Clark 63 Bryan 149 and Ford 42.

Des Moines Iowa State Executive Council Today Cummins Roosevelt Hughes Root Wilson Clark Bryan Ford

Conservatives in Wisconsin Convene Senate Candidate Conference

Madison Wis April 26 One hundred ten delegates ten from each of Wisconsin’s eleven congressional districts gather in Madison for a conservative Republican conference to endorse a candidate to oppose United States Senator La Follette in the fall primary election.

Madison Wis Wisconsin United States LaFollette

Delegates Elected In Ohio Primaries For National Conventions

Delegates for both parties elected at large to the Republican and Democratic national conventions in Ohio after yesterday's primaries. Theodore E. Burton won the Republican presidential preference in the GOP ballots while Wilson topped the Democratic list with no opposition. Names written in include Henry Ford Theodore Roosevelt and Justice Charles E Hughes.

Columbus Ohio Theodore E. Burton Wilson Henry Ford Detroit Theodore Roosevelt Charles E. Hughes Ford

Arkansas Republicans debate seating white and negro delegations

In Little Rock on April 26, Republican leaders anticipate unpledged state convention delegates. The main dispute centers on seating white versus negro delegations from Pulaski and Kempstead counties. Harry H. Meyers challenges H. L. Rommel for national committeeman, vows to take fight to the convention floor while Cummins backers push for a Cummins candidacy. Judge Worthington to preside as temporary chair.

Little Rock Ark H. L. Rommel Harry H. Meyers Hot Springs Meyers Pulaski Kempstead Republican State Central Committee F. Prouty Des Moines Cummins John J. Worthington

Taggart Likely Nominated for Short Senate Term

In Indianapolis the Democratic state convention plans to finish today with Senator Thomas Taggart likely nominated by acclamation for the short term in the U S Senate. John W Kern is slated for the long term, John A M Adair for governor, and four delegates at large to be chosen.

Indianapolis Ind Thomas Taggart United States Senate John W. Kern John A. M. Adair

Third Field Artillery Band Concert at Fort Sam Houston

The Third Field Artillery Band will give a concert at Fort Sam Houston on Thursday afternoon. Chief Musician A C Pentland arranged the program featuring Thundering Cannon, Carman Fantasia, Creole Belles, Aeroplane Dip, Melody of Love, Romeo and Juliet, and other selections. The concert starts at 4 30 o'clock.

Third Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston A. C. Pentland Carman Ee Engelmann Besser Mee’ Ake Eae

United Mine Workers Edge Toward Possible Strike

United Mine Workers face a potential strike involving 176 000 miners over recognition and closed shop disputes. The Mine Workers general board reviews a stalled report as talks extend seven weeks, with a May 2 convention to decide if a walkout occurs.

New York Pril United Mine Workers of America General Board The Mine Workers’ Union

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