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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1916

Page

4

Ope gial Road Law Upheld as Constitutional

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals affirms the Bexar county special road law upholding a 200 dollar monthly salary for county commissioners. Justice Moursund notes the decision is close and warns against legislative expansion of constitutional restraints while signaling potential Supreme Court appeal.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Bexar County George C. Altgelt Charles X. Gutzeit Thirty-seventh District Court W. S. Anderson Gutzeit Altgelt Supreme Court Moursund Moursand Commissioners Court Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Walter F. Timon J. G. David Nueces County Timon Corpus Christi W. B. Hopkins Hopkins

Lion Moves to New Cage at Municipal Zoo

Under Mayor Brown and Commissioner Lambert, King the lion was moved to a new cliffside den. The docile animal bounded into the den, toured the area, then injured a claw after snagging a paw on an iron grate. A temporary barrier is in place.

Brown Lambert King Municipal Zoo

Freckles and Blotches Eased by Colized Wax Treatment

An old advices claim ordinary merced wax nightly removes freckles pimples moth patches liver spots and blotches fading them to reveal clear youthful skin. Applied like cold cream washed off in the morning with soap and water the method promises noticeable results.

Zemo Advertises Pimples Treatment

An advertisement claims Zemo clears pimples, blackheads, and skin eruptions. It promises fast results with overnight improvement, stops itching instantly, and notes safety for sensitive skin. Prices listed include 25c and $1.00 for extra large bottles.

Zemo Cleveland

BiSUR MAGNE relieves dyspepsia from excess stomach acidity

BiSUR MAGNE provides immediate relief for indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and belching by neutralizing excess acid. A simple safe remedy sold by all druggists nationwide in powder or tablet form. One teaspoonful in water after meals delivers instant relief.

Barrier to guard zoo cages proposed by commissioner

Commissioner Lambert urges immediate construction of a permanent barrier in front of two lion cages and the bear den. The chain barrier is to be extendable as more carnivorous animals are added to the zoo.

Lambert

Judge Sheppard Returns to Pensacola for May Term

Judge W S Sheppard of Pensacola Florida returns home after overseeing Federal Court offices in San Antonio for weeks and will conduct the May term. San Antonio opens May 1 with Deputy Clerk A S Campbell and adjourns to May 22. Judge Maxey in Austin ill and expected to miss the San Antonio session.

W. S. Sheppard Pensacola Fla San Antonio United States A. S. Campbell Sheppard T. S. Maxey Austin Maxey New Orleans

Local hotel guest list features Texas visitors

The notice lists arrivals and registrations at San Antonio hotels including A T Jecker of Goliad J G Childers Jr of Cotulla J M West of Houston and W R Dabe of Fort Worth among others. It names guests at the Gunter St Anthony and Menger with several from Dallas Austin Cleveland and Chicago.

A. T. Jecker Goliad Tex Gunter J. G. Childers Jr Cotulla St. Anthony J. M. West Houston Menger W. R. Dabe Fort Worth W. C. Wilcox el Paso Joe C. Kirby Austin J. B. Morrow Dallas Gregory J. E. Wright R. N. Wise Cleveland Ohio William Young Yoakum William J. Lyman Harry L. Lea J. T. Canalen Brownsville J. R. Hewett Chicago F. W. Chatfield

Southern Pacific Ad Offers Travel and Tackle Deals

An Asheville Southern Baptist convention ad lists round trip Birmingham fares at 23.45 with dates May 18 14 15 16 and a sleeper option through May 15. It promotes a complete fishing tackle line, Portage Tire Co. address, and a note on a new automobile headlight using alcohol vaporized by air pressure in an incandescent mantle.

Southern Baptist Convention Asheville Southern Pacific Birmingham

Pickpocket Arrested After Parade Watch Theft

City Detectives Yantis and Carver arrested a professional pickpocket at 9 PM Tuesday after a watch was stolen from Octavia Huron of 913 South Alamo. Huron identified the watch found in the suspect’s sock. Police hold another gold watch and a ring as possible stolen property. Several suspects faced vagrancy charges and were ordered to leave the city aboard trains. The main thief faces theft charges and will be turned over to county authorities.

Yantis Carver Octavia Huron South Alamo Street Huron Houston Street

Glorious Kants and White Praise Kansas Temperance Talk

William Allen White praised Kansas and denounced liquor sales noting the state’s temperance stance. The editor cites a temperance lecture urging action to curb liquor sales and drink accessibility.

Kants William Allen White Kansas

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