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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1916
Page
2
John Redmond denounces the Dublin uprising as a German-backed attempt to derail Ireland’s home rule. He warns that neutrality was impossible, condemns the revolt as treason to Ireland and the Allies, and asserts that Ireland’s path to freedom remains intact and unbroken.
Arthur Jones of Allen Kansas says kidney and bladder troubles plagued him for years but Foley Kidney Pills improved his condition. He notes the pills helped him work in the hay field and letters claim relief from rheumatism back pain and stiff joints as well. A. M. Fischer.
Topeka baker Fred Bissell confessed to the murder of 10 year old Edna Dinsmore after luring her to a vacant house, tying her, and setting the building on fire. He recounted the crime and motive linked to the child’s mother declining marriage. He spoke to J K Codding, warden of the Kansas State prison.
Reports describe the Dublin revolt with rebels seizing the post office and Sackville Street, using captured police and soldiers, and clashing with troops. By midweek, authorities push to eject fighters from Liberty Hall and other strongholds as wide areas remain under rebel control.
The Barr Studio advertises a 30 day sale offering 7x11 photos for 1.50 6 cabinet photos for 1.50 4 panels 3 positions for 0.75 each 61 cabinet photos for 0.50 Call early to avoid the rush.
An advertisement line notes fishing tackle available at Portage Tire Co located at 221 S Alamo with a nod to Ady.
William G. Newby 68, president of the American National Bank, killed himself with a shotgun at his Fort Worth home amid long illness. He headed the Texas Knights Templars last year, held railroad and business directorships, and was a prominent Fort Worth figure.
Kingston Ireland reports that 400 Irish rebels were taken prisoner when troops seized St Stephen's Green and expelled them using bombs.
The Times reports an eye witness view of the Dublin uprising praising rebel organization. Civilians avoided harm, much firing used blanks, uniforms risked instant death, and barricade behavior varied. Looting occurred with post office money mocked by the rebels. Cork uprising noted as failed.
A Dublin dispatch reports rebel forces around 12 000 strong on Thursday, including 2000 Larkinites and 10 000 Sinn Feiners, with civilians injured by stray bullets. Field Marshal French says suppression operations proceed satisfactorily and rebels are confined to a few districts, notably Sackville Street near the general post office, as sniping continues near the Four Courts.
Round trip fare to Birmingham offered by Southern Pacific with dates May 13 14 and 16. Advance purchase advised for the U C C Vv reunion event.
A mass meeting for women is scheduled at Travis Park Church on Sunday from 3 to 4 PM.
Julius Oppenheimer testified in the Forty Fifth District Court that the Republican precinct primaries on May 6 were kept secret to prevent their enemies from manipulating the vote. He named enemies as African American and Mexican voters and some whites, saying the committee would not furnish ammunition to the enemy. The mandamus case against J. E. Elgin and the executive committee continues.
The Majestic Theater ends its vaudeville season with today matinee and tonight show. Headliners include the Cansinos Eduardo and Elisa with Spanish dances, Toots Paka and troupe of Hawaiian performers, Ed Brendel Muriel Morgan in On the School Playgrounds, Harry Mayo Harry Tally of Empire City Quartet, Helen e Hamilton Jack Barnes Just Fun, Australian Woodchoppers, and Henry G. Rudolph The Vagrant Tenor.
The Last Act with Bessie Barriscale is shown at the Grand for the last time. Ince uses a play within a play to reveal the actress character's folly and social rise as her husband turns to Ethel Duprey. Also featured is Chester Conklin in The Cinders of Love, a Keystone comedy.
A storm over the southwest moves eastward toward San Antonio with a high intensity, bringing brisk winds and a cloudy showery forecast for Sunday. Snow falls in Saskatchewan as cooler air spreads from the north. Minnesota reports no rain yet. the Gulf states may see cooler weather by Wednesday as the system passes.
60 cents fare for Sutherland Springs and return every Sunday. Train at 7 55 am on the Southern Pacific line.
Southern Pacific advertises a reunion trip from Birmingham at 23 dollars and 45 cents round trip. Dates listed include May 14 15 16 and 18. Limited to advance purchase with specific terms in the ad.
William Meyer 72 died Friday night at his home 906 Mason street. A native of Hanover Germany he served as a US Army sergeant before retirement and lived in San Antonio 13 years. He is survived by his widow a son Fred A Meyer of San Antonio a brother Theodore Meyer of Cincinnati and a sister Mrs Mueller of Cincinnati. The funeral from the home Monday at 3 pm with services at St Patrick's church at 8 30 pm. Rev Father Pinnell to conduct the services. Burial will be in National Cemetery with military honors.
Mrs Catherine Cappuyns aged 50 died at 204 Montana Street Friday night. She was the wife of merchant P J Cappuyns and a native of Liege Belgium who had lived in San Antonio 24 years. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Tom Ritchey of Dallas and Stella Cappuyns of San Antonio two sons P J Cappuyns Jr and Cecil Cappuyns both of San Antonio a brother Henry Voets of Houston two brothers and two sisters in Belgium and fourteen nephews serving in the Belgium army. She belonged to St Josephs Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements not completed at noon Saturday.
Calvin H. Matheson a 41 year old Wisconsin native and longtime Beaumont piano company manager died Friday night in his Hays Street apartment. He came to San Antonio with his parents from Pilger Nebraska and fell ill here after years in Texas.
His mother and father were with him when he died. He is survived by his parents, a sister, Mrs Edna Heckendorf, of Pilger. Mr. Mathe son was a thirty second degree Mason, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Knights of Pythias. The body is held by the Shelley Loring Undertaking Company pending arrangements to take it to Pilger.
Shelby Loring Undertaking Co lists automobile equipment and provides contact by phone numbers 971 and related advertising.
A string of visitors checks into San Antonio hotels. Miss Ruth Campbell of Laredo and J J McKerr of Tampico stay at the Gunter while J F Bell of Philadelphia and R O Rockwood of Wichita Falls register at the St Anthony and Menger respectively. Other arrivals include Miss Annie Key of Corsicana and Peter Kuntz of Chicago. Local residents Ed Fare of Corpus Christi and Y D Harris Jr of Austin also appear among the guests.
Country commissioners awarded road construction contracts for districts Nos. 2 and 3 after four days of consideration. Twenty two representatives of various concerns were on the ground for the proceedings.
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