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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
5
A shipment of 100 Krag rifles arrived at the state school for the deaf in Austin. Cadets will wear khaki uniforms as school dress and for drill. The battalion conducts drills using sign language since cadets are deaf and cannot hear verbal commands.
Enthusiasts from across Texas gather in San Antonio for the annual mid summer congress of the Texas Good Roads Association. By noon Wednesday 500 delegates arrived and 1500 to 2000 are expected. readings show endurance runs and brass bands joining the program with speakers from state and national road circles.
The Army announces transfers and temporary duties for multiple officers across departments. Capt Lancelot M Pircell proceeds to McAllen Texas for temporary duty as camp quartermaster, while Capt William C Gardenhire remains as quartermaster relieving others. Several officers are reassigned from the Hawaiian and Philippines Departments to the United States Southern Department for duty, with leave and join instructions specified. Additional officers are listed with their corps and new postings, including infantry cavalry and eighth into. A 15 day and 2 month leave of absence is also granted for First Lieutenant Francis A Ruggles and Captain Evan H Humphrey respectively.
Bassillio Ybarra a Mexican farm hand was shot and killed by Tom Maghee the farm manager in Mercedes Texas late yesterday Maghee surrendered and at an examining trial was exonerated on self defense grounds The Mexican had reportedly killed Maghee’s horses and approached with a large knife when shot
Beeville Texas hosts a newly organized rifle club with 26 signers led by County Judge T M Cox and City officials including Mayor Co, FE Williamson and Commissioners W T Thompson and G M Engle. Officers elected include M C Meade as executive, L E Potter president, W T Thompson vice president, G B Thompson secretary, and F W Heidenfels treasurer. Officials vow support for arms purchases and aim to reach 50 members before sending the list to the National Rifle Association.
In New York social circles a wealthy elite rules who stays for the program. A rival with music aversion is halted by a witty chaperone who notes Mrs A’s ten times wealth makes her free to leave, while others must endure. The scene, recounted by Harrison Rhodes in Harper's Magazine, highlights money as social power.
William B. Fitzgerald and union leaders warned that all elevated and subway lines could idle in Greater New York. They accused Theodore P. Shonts of discharging strikers who had returned to work and violating the recent strike settlement. A 24 hour ultimatum was issued for a satisfactory response.
General Von Hoetzendorf, chief of the Austro-Hungarian general staff, declares that Russians must be driven back to Asia and warns that a win by the Allies would invite Russian domination of Europe, with Britain aiding Russia and Scandinavian ports at risk.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce received a telegram from Mexican Minister Aguilar stating that the United States State Department will decide the conference venue and that Mexico cannot accept the invitation at this time. The Aug 15 message expresses cordiality but defers to Washington for location decisions.
A Saturday meeting at 10 in the County Superintendent P F Stewart’s courthouse office will feature State School Superintendent W F Doughty explaining the compulsory education law effective September 1. Invitations have been sent to all Bexar county trustees. most are expected to attend. The session will also cover state certificate exams set for August 31 to September 2 at Stewart’s office. The Bexar County Teachers Institute is planned for September 4 at Morrill High School, Harlandale.
The Texas attorney general's department ruled that a person in dry territory who leaves money with another to have beer and whiskey sent from a wet town commits a crime. The act constitutes soliciting orders in dry territory, a sale in dry territory, and violates the Allison liquor law and the disorderly house statute, carrying a $5000 cold storage tax risk.
State pure food department analyzed 65 milk samples from San Antonio dealers and found six adulterated nine with water and two skimmed. Prosecutions will target the six failing firms, while Austin samples yielded two adulterated readings and two complaints will be filed against those dealers.
The Culberson Club organized in Corpus Christi to support the reelection of the senior Texas senator in Congress.
With 1916 tax rolls nearly complete Nueces County property valuations total 192 040 000 dollars for the present year.
Vienna reports via Copenhagen that authorities plan to establish self government for towns and communities in Polish territory under Austrian occupation. Many Polish citizens interned will be released and sent home.
A women’s committee led by Mrs. T. Nye and others solicits donations for a soldiers refreshment fund to aid militia movements. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. T. J. Nye at 221 Richmond avenue after the Real Estate Exchange luncheon at the Travis Club where the drive was promoted.
Mrs Nye reports a bake sale tally listing Lone Star Bakery at $2 Johnston and Burnett $5 Mrs Marshall Freeborn $10 Mrs R R Gaines $10 Mrs Will Tobin $1 Mrs John Tobin $1 Miss Ethel Tobin $1 totals not given.
The Plains Virginia resident Robert B Shackelford stops at the Gunter. Laredo couple Mr and Mrs K B Jambero guest at the Menger. Chaplain H B Smith and Mrs Smith registered at the St Anthony. Felix E Wilson from Tampico registered at the Menger. R F Harriss and Mrs Harriss guests at the St Anthony. W R and R E B Ross of Fort Worth registered at the Gunter. Mr and Mrs R H Johnson of Oklahoma City stopping at the Menger. Consul John R Silman at Saltillo Mexico is town guest at the St Anthony. Mrs L R Wheeler and petty Stockdale guests at the Gunter. L L Geeber of St Louis registered at the Menger. J M Green from Catarina stopping at the St Anthony. Mr and Mrs A A Gilliland of Diego Cal are stopping at the Menger. A J Epple from Waco guest of the Menger. Congress attendees include E Brant J D Low W Co Bryson and James Cornell of Sonora. They are stopping at the St Anthony.
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