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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1916

Page

3

Welfare work planned for Jews in army camps

The Young Men's Hebrew Association moves to open its San Antonio headquarters to aid Jewish troops in Texas militia camps with funds and welfare services. Oscar Berman chairs the finance committee with Selig Deutschmann and appointees. Rabbi Aaron Eismann and Captain Lewis Landes guide initial efforts.

Army Young Men's Hebrew Association San Antonio Oscar Berman Berman Selig Deutschman Texas San Antonis Florida National Guard David J Strauss Jacob Karotkin Morris Stern Sélig Deutschmann Temple Beth- el Selig Deutschmann Congregation Agudas Achim

Stabbing on South Heights Street Car Leaves Man Wounded

A man was seriously wounded after a stabbing on a South Heights street car at Victoria and Aransas streets around 10 PM Monday. The suspect, a Black man, fled and was still at large after an exchange of words.

Indiana Street South Heights Victoria and Aransas Streets

Street car altercation leaves Leonard injured

Captain Banks of the motorcycle police reported a clash on a street car where white and negro passengers quarrelled after one man attacked Leonard. Leonard received medical aid at a Hackberry and Aransas street drugstore before being sent home.

Will Leonard Banks Leonard Hackberry and Aransas Streets

County Court Officials Visit Galveston and Houston

Judge James R. Davis and four county commissioners plan a Tuesday trip to Galveston and Houston to inspect hospitals and return by week’s end. In Galveston the Pena murder trial proceeds with jury selection completed, Andrew Pena and co defendant Jesus Lozano facing Carlos Nacke’s killing charges in the Thirty seventh District Court.

Galveston James R. Davis Houston

Hearing on district judge Ezraell Tuesday on receiver for Fuchs Oil

The Tuesday session before District Judge W Ezell considered appointing a receiver for the Fuchs Oil Company after an application filed days earlier. The same court also expected a decision this week in the Uhr v. Brown injunction case testing city charter section 25 and mayoral appointment of special policemen. Names listed include J F Carl and R H Ward, lawyers.

W.zell Fuchs Oil Company Robert F. Uhr Clinton Brown W. F. Ezell

Money to Loan on Diamonds and Jewelry

OConnell Loan Co at 112 E Houston St advertises loans on diamonds jewelry and watches. A public notice asks for election supplies for polling places for the run off senatorial election Saturday. Senator Charles is named in the context of the election event.

O’connell Loan Co E. Houston St Charles Kehoe Loan Co W. Commerce St

Culberson Colquitt to Contest Democratic Senate Nomination

A. Culberson and former Governor Oscar B. Colquitt will seek the Democratic senatorial nomination. Balloting will cover 93 county precincts with election paraphernalia prepared. Presiding officers and judges list pending. publicity expected midweek per Chairman Fowler. Also notices on junk trade, storm aftermath, thefts, and auto thefts appear.

A. Culberson Oscar B. Colquitt Fowler

Pistol Threat Case Leads to Arrest on Medina Street

A 35 year old negro was arrested by Detective White at 4 15 PM Monday after flourished a pistol and threatened to shoot several negro women in a North Medina house. Horace E Wilson attorney listed with Cr 8281. Kehoe Loan Co advertises confidential loans. New firemen vacancies announced by Commissioner Uhran.

Medina Street White Uhr

Job openings at central police and headquarters office

A new make application is urged for positions at the central police and pre headquarters. Clothing was stolen from A. G. Saunders at 425 East Pecan Street after thieves broke into a locker Monday night. reported Tuesday. A collision at 7:20 PM Monday near South Presa and Nueva streets involved O. L. Price and L. W. Fields. no injuries and minor car damage.

Central Police Pre Headquarters A. G. Saunders East Pecan Street O. L. Price South Alamo Street L. W. Fields South Presa Street South Presa Nueva Streets

New Clover To Be Tested On Pierce Ranch

A new clover type Lespedera or Japanese clover noted for hardiness and silage suitability will be tested on A. P. Borden’s Pierce ranch in Wharton county. Nat Parks, Southern Pacific livestock agent, brought cuttings and seeds to San Antonio Monday night and commented on its value as feed.

A. P. Borden Pierce Wharton County San Antonio Nat Parks Southern Pacific

Clovers Seen as Possible Feed Boost for Texas Ranches

A trader notes plans to forward samples to Borden for planting near Shreveport on Green Lake Road. He cites a clover with high beef-fatting qualities and mentions similar plantings by Japanese rice farmers in Louisiana. If successful, Texas ranchers may adopt it as a backup when range fails.

Borden Green la Shreveport

Prince Steamship Line Sold to Furness Wi Company

London August 22 report says Furness Wil & Company Ltd has secured a controlling stake in Prince Line Ltd of Newcastle on Tyne. The holding includes more than forty vessels ranging 2000 to 6000 tons operating in multiple global regions.

Prince Steamship Line London Furness Wi & Company, Ltd Prince Line, Ltd Newcastle-on-Tyne Globe

Texas Postmasters Named in Wilson Plan

President Wilson today announced Texas postmasters including Robert S. Rodgers of Bonham, Stanberry of Midlothian, R. Blaydes of Atlanta, Orton, Lewisville, and W. E. Moore of Vernon.

Texas Washington, D. C President Wilson Robert S. Rodgers Bonham Tam Stanberry Midlothian R. Blaydes Atlanta Orton Lewisville W. E. Moore Vernon

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