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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
2
Vitalitas shipments have reached Tipperary Cork and Limerick amid rising demand from older generations at home. The natural remedy is claimed to aid chronic stomach liver kidney bowel and blood disorders where medicines fail and is sold by Sommer's Drug Store and other retailers.
A brief Brooklyn Life cartoon caption presents a dialogue between a pessimist and an optimist about desires and life, highlighting contrasting viewpoints in a humorous street scene. The exchange humorously notes that neither side has achieved all they want or avoided all they dread.
President proposes an eight hour day framework while railroad managers present comparable details as part of efforts to avert a nationwide strike.
The 640 general chairmen of four railroad brotherhoods accepted President Wilsons invitation to meet in Washington to discuss his settlement proposals for the threatened railroad strike. They will depart today on special trains led by W S Carter head of the firemen s fraternity. The exact proposals remain undisclosed as the president had first outlined them to the group.
Ridges of rhetoric highlight book agents' struggles and limited courtesy. The exchange notes that calling is deemed a learned profession in Boston, implying high status yet challenging reception for agents.
Allied and German forces clash on the Somme front near Gommecourt and Hebuterne with heavy casualties reported on both sides. British advances run against reinforced German lines as shells and machine guns devastate trenches and villages, while civilians suffer amid bombardment and air attacks.
New York health department bulletin reports 24 hours ending 10 a.m. saw 34 deaths and 113 new cases of infantile paralysis, down from 39 deaths and 163 cases reported yesterday. The figures reflect a slight decrease in the ongoing epidemic.
Washington Aug 16 by a direct Democratic vote Republicans unanimously opposing it the Senate finance committee ordered a favorable report to the Senate on the revised revenue bill expected to raise about 205 million dollars a year Chairman Simmons said Democrats will study the measure and adjourn prospects are discussed after the shipping bill and the workmen compensation bill a 90 day limit for halibut and salmon imports is added to aid American fishermen in a rapidly British controlled industry.
Mrs James McAfee aged 35 died Wednesday at 207 Austin Street. She leaves husband, daughter Nellie, and sisters Mrs A P Wells, Amelia Moni, and Lezie Moni. Funeral at 4 p m from Shelly Loring Chapel with Father Fletcher. interment St Marys cemetery. G W Patrick aged 59 died Tuesday night in a San Antonio hospital. Survived by widow, mother Mrs Emily Patrick, daughter Mrs Emma Long. funeral at 4 30 p m from Rieb Mortuary chapel. interment City cemetery.
Mrs Eloise Reed aged 38 died Tuesday at a local sanitarium. A Mississippi native who lived in San Antonio fifteen years she leaves a daughter Eloise a son St. Clair and five brothers J. J. Moody Velasco W S Moody Rosenberg C M Moody California M L Moody Aransas Pass and H C Moody Houston. Funeral was held at 4 PM Wednesday from the Shelley Loring chapel with burial in Mission Burial Park.
Mrs. J B Henderson aged 32 died Tuesday morning at a San Antonio hospital after a brief stay in the city. The body will be sent to Pearsall for burial by Sloan and Hagy Undertaking Company.
Mrs Paula Saldivar aged 87 died Tuesday night at her daughter Adela Molina's home on Lamar street. A native of Mexico she had lived in Texas for fifteen years. The funeral was held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday from her daughter's residence and was interred at City Cemetery No. 6.
A. H. Murchison died Tuesday in Houston after seeking treatment there. A San Antonio resident, he is survived by his mother Mrs. Josephine Murchison of San Antonio, two sisters Miss Laura Murchison and Mrs. J. A. Sparks, and brother J. F. Murchison. Interment likely in Crockett, the family’s former home.
Mrs A M G DeBerlanga aged 30 died Saturday after arriving in San Antonio from Torreon Mexico a year ago. She leaves a husband and large family, including father Carlos Gonzales and siblings Maria Durreal Missy Concha Trinidad Gonzales in Mexico City, and brothers Carlos Salvador Fernando Eduardo Roberto of Mexico City Bethlehem Pa. The body was sent to Mexico City Tuesday after a short mortuary service at 463 Soledad Street.
Governor Ferguson returned from San Antonio where he dined with Illinois Governor Edward F. Dunne and their staffs. He said he will leave for Colorado on Monday, August 28, two days after the senatorial election, and will be absent for several weeks. Lieutenant Governor Hobby will preside as chief executive during his absence.
Berlin Aug 16. German foreign minister Gottlieb von Jagow said Germany is antagonistic to no nation's plans for the distribution of sovereignty in the Danish West Indies or nearby areas. Reacting to British-sourced reports of U S concerns, von Jagow insisted Berlin harbors no aggression toward Canada, Brazil, or any part of America. He noted President Wilson recently nominated a veteran cavalryman for brigadier general, with Colonel Sibley commanding the Fourteenth Cavalry at Fort Clark and set for retirement Oct 17.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Colonel Frederick W. Sibley for command of the Fourteenth Cavalry. The confirmation was received Wednesday morning, paving the way for his appointment.
Cuero Texas August 16 county commissioners meet to discuss building a modern jail. A 2 1/2 cent tax levy is proposed using a reduced state tax rate to fund construction. Election timing for November runoff is being debated.
Telegraph from William R. Willcox, in charge of Charles E. Hughes itinerary, confirms Hughes will speak in Topeka on September 1 in the afternoon, restoring the previously arranged date. Governor Capper notified of the change.
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith stated the government will not resume diplomatic relations with Germany after the war until reparation is made for the murder of Captain Fryatt. A member asked about naming Emperor William as a wilful murder suspect, but no reply was given.
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