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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
8
Washington dispatch surveys President Wilson’s evolving position on woman suffrage from noncommittal to backing state by state settlement. It notes Hughes gains with suffragists and confirms Wilson’s belief that the issue should be decided by the states, not the federal government.
London bankers expect a forthcoming Britain loan in the United States as a first step to bolster exchange rates. The issue is described as small and may precede a larger, allied nations package. Reports cite a potential 150 to 250 million dollar loan secured by American stocks and bonds mobilized by the British government.
P. J. Reagan, an ambulance driver, was probably fatally injured when the ambulance transporting an injured man to a hospital overturned while rounding a corner in Galveston Texas. The other passenger and two bystanders suffered severe bruises.
MILWAUKEE Wis Aug 16 Publishers of Milwaukee eight daily newspapers revoke returns on unsold copies and revise exchange lists to address white newsprint paper shortages.
The column lists several social events and visits. Daughters of Scotia meet at 4 p m in the Gunter Hotel. Luther League hay ride Thursday evening from Luther Hall. St Patrick’s parish lawn social Friday on the church lawn. Debating Club meets Thursday at 4 p m with Miss Louise Lucas. Mothers Part talk by Mrs. D A Leary Thursday afternoon 3 to 5. Guests include Rosa Rounsaville Fort Worth Mildred Clark Little Rock Ark. Visitors Mr and Mrs Hugh C Peters New York Mrs T C Peters of 113 Fitzhugh street Mr and Mrs John L Matthews Eagle Pass and son Jack. Several members travel to Kerrville fair and trips to Camp Verde.
The missing Italian steamer Letimbro, sunk by an Austrian submarine, left eight survivors in a lifeboat who were captured by Arabs near Misurata on the Tripoli coast. General Amegíno, governor of Libya, sent emissaries to negotiate their release.
The Charity Association of Mexican Women plans a Saturday kermess at the Catholic Woman's Club to raise funds for alleviating destitute Mexicans. booths will offer Mexican candy, ice cream, Mexican dishes, and a dance hall with music and dancing. The event features named chairmen and many volunteers managing booths and activities.
Entertainment for Jewish soldiers at Fort Sam Houston will be a delightful affair at the Gunter Hotel on Wednesday night. The program includes a solo dance by Ruth Russell Matlock with Rose Richter on piano and talks by Louis Landes and Dr. Eisman of New York.
The State and County Tax Collectors' Association and the County and District Attorneys' Association opened a three day convention. Opening ceremonies were a joint session, with separate business sessions to follow. Attendance is large.
Former Governor Oscar B Colquitt spoke at Don Ton Park outlining his support for President Wilson while noting past disagreements over troop deployment and neutrality in the war He avoided personal attacks on Culberson but claimed he never bolted the Democratic platform Colquitt planned outreach to Bexar county and nearby areas as campaign traction built with locals visiting him at the Gunter hotel and officials among the supporters footnote says 300 to 400 sympathizers expected from adjacent territory
Savannah Ga August 16 The third day of the eighteenth annual meeting of the Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles featured a visit to Tybee Island after the business session. Delegates planned to receive several reports and address matters of importance to the order. The quotation from the Washington Star about credit for origins is noted in context.
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