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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1916

Page

10

Bull Pup Protects Home in 2:30 A.M. Burglar Fight

A bull dog owned by H. C. Flynt of 316 West Evergreen street fought a burglar in the dining room at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, forcing the thief to flee leaving a sack of provisions and silverware. The dog chased the intruder toward an open window as mounted officers Pugh and Pfefferling arrived. no suspect was found.

H. C. Flynt West Evergreen Street Flynt Warcog Pugh and Pfefferling

Decree Copy Sought In Train Robbery Case Tie

United States attorney S M Walker requests a certified copy of the decree in the divorce case Mary Harrison vs Jeff Harrison to use as evidence in the Harrison train robbery trial. The case stems from a Baltimore and Ohio train heist in West Virginia with about 109000 in unsigned notes found in a blacksmith shop. The defendant was returned to West Virginia for trial.

United States S. M. Walker Martinsburg W. Va Mary Harrison Jeff Harrison Walker Harrison Kliefoth Myn J. Harrison Baltimore & Ohio West Virginia

Military training in San Antonio high schools urged

A National Education Association committee will investigate military training in public high schools and report in February 1917. Superintendent Charles Meek of San Antonio, appointed by Chicago's Shoop, notes national progress and possible board action while schools prepare for the fall opening on September 17 with teachers reporting September 13.

Superintendents’ Department National Educational Association Charles Meek San Antonio Kansas City Meek Shoop Chicago National Association Board of Education Walton D. Hood Washington United States

Donations Sent 10 Soldiers on Border

Eleven boxes of books games writing paper and magazines were shipped Wednesday to hospitals along the border and in Mexico by Mrs Charles G Starrs committee. The boxes went to field hospitals in Mexico and at Columbus New Mexico and other frontier posts. Donors include Mrs R J Kleburg Mrs W P Brown and several named individuals.

Mexico Charles G. Starr Stumpke Delling May McDonald Pearl McDonald Charlie McDonald

New Plan for Work in Big Bend District

L A Coulter Texas Y M C A state secretary ordered a new policy to reach scattered troops. Traveling secretaries will operate from San Antonio with a Ford truck, motion pictures, phonographs, reading matter and games for distribution. Forty one association buildings are in use or under construction on the border.

L. A. Coulter Texas Y. M. C. A Big Bend Coulter Army Y. M. C. A San Antonio

Bechtel Elected President Of Texas Launderers Association

Bechtel of San Antonio was elected president at Galveston during the Texas Launderers Association annual meeting attended by over 100 laundry men. The group adopted the South Dakota plan to charge customers for express costs on shipped laundry, a practice costing laundries 12 000 to 15 000 dollars yearly.

G. Bechtel San Antonio Texas Launderers' Association Galveston South Dakota R. L. Sanders

Episcopal Clergymen Meet in San Antonio Diocese

A diocese conference at St Mark's Parish House featured Rev Harvey Officer leading sessions on the personal life of clergy and practical ministerial problems. Luncheon was served by St Mark's women as part of a busy day among local Episcopal clergy.

Episcopal Harvey Officer Order of Holy Cross Camp Wilson St. Mark's Officer St. Mark’s

Mexican Is Stabbed Near City Market

A Mexican man named Labecidio Luna was found with stab wounds near the city market house at 10 o'clock. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment and could not identify his assailant. No arrest has been made.

Labecidio Luna

Nine hens stolen from McDougal coop on Chicago boulevard

Nine hens were stolen in a raid on a chicken coop at A. A. Mc Dougal 331 Chicago boulevard Tuesday night. The theft was reported to the police.

A. A. McDougal Chicago Boulevard

Aged Woman Hurt in Fall at Luling Texas

Mrs. Perry Conway, an elderly resident of Luling Texas, fell from her back door steps, fracturing her hip and suffering other injuries. She was moved to San Antonio for treatment as her husband nears his ninety sixth birthday and has been an invalid for nine months. Neighbors found her after she lay on the ground for some time.

Luling Tex Perry Conway San Antonio Conway

Hunting Trip Insight From Louisville Courier Journal

Quotable line notes that hunting trips reveal that baggage often weighs more than the bag, reflecting a humorous take on travel gear. A brief adage from the Louisville Courier Journal comments on the practical burdens accompanying outdoor excursions.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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