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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
3
April 29 report from Atkinson states Ralie I Wargeener, solicitor for the Missouri Pacific Company, died here after five years of service in the area. The obituary notes his residence and long-standing association with local affairs.
A Shanghai Gazette report claims China agreed to new Japanese demands that would place Chinese finances, police, and military logistics under Tokyo. It asserts Japanese control over Siberian expeditionary command, Chinese ports, and education. Peking officials deny broad surrender and say talks concern wartime cooperation only until the regional conflict ends.
Troops marching through Chicago receive strong Red Cross canteen support with steaming coffee sandwiches cookies books and tobacco. Mothers provide food while volunteers offer postcards calls and cheerful greetings as units plan movements and station the new VC Triple A building as a base.
In a telegram to Governor Gardner Graves declines the Missouri Supreme Court vacancy after the death of Senator Stone. He cites workload and current duties as reasons while noting attempts by Ambassador Francis, Speaker Clark, and others to fill the term. A separate late report describes a fatal shooting in Detroit involving a patrolman and two brothers amid a separate event in a county.
Tuesday society items report Ned Cross Circle of Council of Jewish Women meets at 9 a.m. in Wolff & Marx Auditorium with full attendance urged. Wives and daughters of Uexar County Medical Association gather at 10 a.m. at the Menger Hotel parlors. Sorosis Club convenes at 8:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony Hotel. City Mission Board meets at 2 p.m. at Wesley House. Red Cross Laurel Heights Circle meets 2 p.m. at Wolff & Marx. Delegates named to the Fifth District meeting of the Mothers’ Club here midweek. Miss Yeager of Laredo visiting Miss Powell. A San Antonio Arsenal benefit for the Auxiliary of the relief hosts a talk by Kenneth Alerton Thursday afternoon. Auxiliary meeting held Saturday. Mrs. Duan named chair. Roy Dillon and Minnie Lee Cornelius wedding at the Argyle featured. attendants and ceremony details plus a breakfast reception described. Elisabeth La Serre to wed April 29. local notices include church events, fundraisers, and garden notices.
Major Cook, hospital commander at Sam Houston, says Corpus Christi residents welcomed 150 convalescent soldiers. Citizens met them warmly at arrival, and the men traveled by automobile tour of the town. They are reportedly well accommodated and comfortable in Corpus.
Cunning plotters Stork and Cupid herald a coming birth to brighten homes. An old preparation named Mother's Friend is touted as a safe external aid for the abdomen and breasts during pregnancy, claiming to ease strain, keep nerves calm, and reduce pain at delivery. The ad urges readers to obtain this remedy from druggists and to request the Motherhood Book from Bradfield Regulator Co.
Police vice squad reports thirty-one arrests over two nights in scattered raids across the city. Most detentions occurred between 6 and 8 PM with raids targeting rooms and delinquents in boarding houses. Several gaming and intoxication cases led to fines and bonds, while others involved pool hall closures and liquor law violations.
Enlisted men of the American expeditionary forces will receive leave in designated areas without losing quarters. Those on leave elsewhere get 60 cents daily. a future leave area will be designated, with summer leave near the sea. Camp Travis praised. Pellagra prevention via balanced diet highlighted by the Public Health Service noting over 6 000 deaths last year.
Archbishop Ireland of St Paul is in critical condition but had a restful night and was reported “a bit improved” at his home on April 29. The report notes his health remains serious as physicians monitor him.
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