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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
5
A Grimley of Kildare Oklahoma trains six ferrets to kill rats on farms. In one 40 minute session the animals killed 118 rats and gathered them into a pile outside the building. He plans to travel nationwide with the ferrets, earning five cents per rat.
Earle B. Mayfield of the Texas Railroad Commission denounces the Interstate Commerce Commission order in the Shreveport rate case as an overreach that would regulate Texas class rates and many commodities. He urges support for the Sheppard bill to defend state rates and says Texas will pursue court action.
Report on a commission hearing over proposed freight rate increases from Atlantic ports to the inter mountain region and from Pacific coast points east. Some hikes reach 100 percent and will take effect September 1 unless suspended by the commission.
Railroad men and shippers from many regions testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on August 14 as the agency considers proposed freight rate changes. Officials from several railroads and multiple shipping interests pressed for or against adjustments affecting carriage costs and service. The session highlighted tensions over pricing, service commitments, and regulatory oversight.
The convention opened in Chicago with delegates from across the country. The VFW brings together soldiers and marines who served in any U.S. war. Many members could not attend, as they are serving at the Mexican border.
Funeral services for the late John B. Murphy Chicago's noted surgeon were held today at St James Catholic Church. Interment followed at Calkey cemetery. His estate valued at $1,000,000 will go to his widow.
Telephone service of the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company has been resumed in Austin Texas after a three week outage caused by a fire. The company is praised for restoring operations one week ahead of the most hopeful timetable.
An ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel urging readers to avoid mercury- based laxatives. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, improves mood, and eliminates headaches with a money-back guarantee.
Aug 12 dispatch reports unrelenting bombardment and trench gains as British forces, buoyed by Pozieres ridge, press toward Bapaume. Guns and air raids continue, with German resistance described as costly and widespread.
Savannah hosts thousands of delegates for the eighteenth annual session of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The opening public meeting is led by Grand Worthy President William L Grayson and will mark the start of several days of executive sessions through Saturday.
It is pleasantly cool in the hill country inviting a short vacation. Take a few days to visit Kerrville and the West Texas Fair with low excursion rates over the Sap. channel.
Military transportation experts expect army specifications for trucks to meet campaigning needs along the Texas border and in Mexico. The Army Transport Board reviewed severe border tests and noted some trucks performed remarkably well under harsh conditions. Automobile engineers study Mexican border conditions to improve trucks for army use and seek commercial production in two to three years.
The sixty second annual convention of the International Typographical Union began in Baltimore with a brief business session and committee appointments. Delegates and visitors attended a crab feast this afternoon and will travel to Washington tomorrow as guests of the Washington union.
The University of Texas in Austin will add two new instructors from the University of Iowa for the economics department. Dr. Eliot Jones, a Harvard PhD, and Prof. Howard M. Preston, a Coe College graduate and holder of an MA from Iowa, 1914.
Mrs. Milford T. Cummings of 24 New Street Bridgeton N J testifies she suffered irregularities and pain from displacements and inflammation. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved by the second day and recommends the remedies to all women for distressing female ailments.
The article argues that competing jitney buses harm public welfare by duplicating streetcar services and draining finances. It cites the San Antonio Traction Co and legal opinions, noting losses from jitney competition, scarce capital, and rulings requiring public necessity certificates. It urges patronage of established service and teases Watch for Traction Talk No. 8.
Jerome Jay Clifford 67 a noted Mexico rail man died after a short illness and an operation at his Eagle Pass home He served twenty nine years as assistant superintendent and master mechanic for the National railways of Mexico He is survived by his wife and several children and brothers and a sister Funeral was held at 10 in the family home under Masonic auspices Interment followed at the local Masonic cemetery.
San Antonio police officer Robert Lee Harris, 37, died at 10 45 AM Sunday after a motorcycle collision at South Presa and South Alamo. Transported colleague Herman Regan improved after the wreck. Harris's funeral set for 4 PM Monday at 205 Camargo Street with a Woodmen of the World service and a mounted escort of officers.
The San Antonio Military Rifle Club will drill Tuesday night at the Chamber of Commerce building. It is the first drill since organization three weeks ago and members are urged to wear uniforms. Secretary E P Lipscomb says the club expects at least 300 members, enough for a battalion.
Former forest service chief Gifford Pinchot emails Secretary Lane accusing him of abandoning conservation. He warns the Phelan Oil land amendment would endanger navy oil reserves and threaten construction of oil burning ships, citing other acts as contrary to conservation leadership.
District Attorney Knickerbocker said Erwin King recanted his August tenth confession that he killed Charles Phelps and housekeeper Mary Wallcott in March 1915 near West Shelby. Charles Stetlow sits on death row at Sing Sing after a reprieve on his execution day, with friends hoping King's statement would save him. King made the denial to a local Orleans county citizens committee without prosecutors or police present.
The West Texas Fair opens Tuesday August 15 and runs four days. It bills itself as the biggest agricultural fair and livestock show in this part of Texas with special low excursion rates. Ask the Sap ticket agent and don't miss the show.
No More Fake Stories El Paso August 14 National Guard generals commanding officers at the station have ordered strict measures to stop soldiers and newspaper correspondents from writing false stories about the troops for publication.
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