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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1916
Page
7
San Antonio interest groups plan a profusely illustrated guide book for visitors and militiamen in Bexar County. It will show street diagrams near landmarks and include rental rates for cars and admissions to shows. The project aims for press by September 1 and availability by October 1 to support the expected tourist movement.
A San Antonio Centennial Exposition committee will meet this week to decide whether to pursue the 1918 event. The committee, appointed by William Cassin, includes Nat Masher Albert Kronsosky G Awers L J Hart J H Savage Kg Deutschman R J Harding and Bert Steves Jr. The session will take place in the association's rooms in the Bell building.
Terrell was named as a Republican congressional candidate, but he will not pursue the race. The move leaves the party seeking another nominee and shaping early campaign plans.
At Boerne yesterday a convention nominated Dr. Fred Terrell for Congress against James L. Slayden despite his letters and telegram saying he would not run. Terrell again stated he cannot be a candidate due to his business demands. Captain Jack Elgin was elected congressional chairman.
Austin proposes an amusements ordinance setting pool halls to close at 9 30 p m and open after 6 a m It would ban certain variety shows selling liquor with performances and establish a board of censors for other venues of amusement.
State Superintendent W F Doughty travels to Groesbeck to attend a county school trustees meeting. Assistant State Superintendent R B Binion heads to San Antonio to address the Bexar county school trustees meeting.
The notice advertises Sunday train service at 8 15 a.m. on Southern Pacific Lines, pricing 60 cents.
Shotgun shells 12 Ga standard smokeless loads from 3.00 per hundred. Potchernick's advertisement notes clear pricing for ammunition.
San Antonio marks Labor Day with a 10 am parade by 45 allied labor organizations led by the Trades Council. Activities shift to Koehler Park for speeches at 2:30 pm, athletic events, a dance and a free movie show, with detailed committee roles and a long marching-route through the city.
Members of the Girls' Honor Guard will pack a box Tuesday for San Antonio soldier boys stationed at Donna Texas. The recent storm destroyed much personal property and donors are asked to send items to Red Cross headquarters at Avenue E and Fourth Street or to Miss Catherine Franklin at Travis 853 for forwarding.
Thieves broke into C Cacioley’s saloon at West Commerce and Laredo streets, stealing two dozen pint beer bottles and two cigar boxes during the two day election Sabbath break. Entry gained through a rear door. ads note local services and events follow.
Two senior deputy sheriffs B. B. Hansen and C. J. Rothenflue were appointed by the County Commissioners to enforce traffic laws on the loops. They are instructed to arrest all violators and enforce state road laws immediately. Transactions confidential at Kehoe Loan Co. 503 W. Commerce St.
Grand Opera house manager Sidney Weis, back from New York, promises better attractions for the 1916-17 season than in recent years. Opening September 4 Emma Bunting will appear four weeks. Weis notes the eastern market offers more variety and several acts never before seen in Texas. A full season list will be announced later. Shotgun shells offered by Potchernick's at 12 Ga standard black powder loads from $2.25 per hundred.
Charters granted to American Title Guaranty Company of Galveston and Houston with $300,000 capital. Yoakum Commercial Club with no capital stock. Kelly-Springfield Truck Company of Texas of San Antonio with $1000 stock. Young Men's Democratic Association of Dallas with no capital. Amendments filed: Standard Milling Company of Houston increases capital from $400,000 to $500,000. Proof of final payment shown for Merchants' Real Company of Houston and Austin County Farmers' Union Warehouse and Clearing House Association of New Ulm.
See back page for details of The Lights Movie Contest with a prize pool and entry information. Potchernick's advertisement promises a cash incentive and mentions a hundred up as part of the offer.
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