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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
2
Art treasures valued at five million rubles were stolen from the Historical Museum of Grand Duke Michael Nicholaievitch in Petrograd. The crime follows a string of recent robberies, including a November-like heist earlier this month where six armed robbers took silver statues and antiques worth 1.5 million rubles from the senate building.
General Korniloff arrived to a massive, celebratory showing in Moscow as political factions debated discipline and war aims. Prominent figures urged strong measures, while the extreme left protested. crowds distributed biographies and photos of the commander as civilians and officers lined the route.
Moscow reports a national conference clash as Premier Kerensky backed by moderates pushes Korniloff as the only man who can save the Russian army amid ongoing military and political turmoil.
The advertisement claims Balmwort Tablets quickly relieve soreness in the kidney region and inflammation. It asserts they restore normal secretion and correct waste alkalinity, stopping irritation and pain with thousands of benefited users and druggists endorsing the product.
General Korniloff promises in Moscow a message for the army not of liberty but of victory and order. He expects resurrection of the army as he leaves the station to a tremendous ovation, while the working classes are absent and cabinet socialist tensions loom ahead.
London reports that Premier Kerensky’s address did not satisfy any party nor unite groups for the country. The cabinet may not change as coalition rule is likely. Moscow returns to normal. strikes end. councils urge abstention from demonstrations. Petrograd extremists lose mandates for resisting central decisions.
At the high treason trial of General Soukhomlinoff former minister of war General Ivanoff testified that he had information showing military secrets moved from Petrograd to Germany and Austria via Warsaw.
The article outlines Ferguson appointees likely to serve out terms tied to land office building funding in Austin near the Capitol. It notes McGregor’s name amid Ferguson investigation fallout, his Galveston telegram, and past Hobby ties. It highlights labor leader Fricke and Senator Weinert’s cotton warehousing reforms shaping Texas markets.
Charleston Aug 28 Two of the National Guard cantonments in the Southeastern Department lack enough water Camps Wheeler at Macon and Mauregard at Alexandria are the exceptions Officers say water shortages will be remedied soon Kilbourne acting chief of staff notes most camps are ready to receive troops from the planned totals
Information from the Southern Department indicates a court martial will fix responsibility and punish rioters after findings on the Waco disturbance are reviewed by General Ruckman. Maj. Snow remains in Houston awaiting the mutiny report, while others move between San Antonio Columbus and Camp Travis.
William Lee Spratt died Sunday in a San Antonio hospital. His body was sent to Dublin for interment Tuesday morning by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co. He is survived by his widow, his father H. H. Spratt of Dublin, and two brothers F. D. Spratt of Dublin and E. D. Spratt of Waco. He belonged to Woodmen of the World and the Maccabees. F. D. Spratt accompanied the body.
Mary Villareal aged 25 died at 10 oclock Monday morning in a San Antonio hospital. A native of San Antonio she is survived by her father Donaciano Villareal of 607 El Paso Street and four brothers. Funeral services were held at 11 oclock Tuesday from Guerra Undertaking Company chapel with interment at San Fernando Cemetery.
Leonard FE Smith aged 30 died at 1 30 pm Monday at his home 231 Henrietta Street He was a native of Iowa and had lived in San Antonio eighteen years He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs James Welch of San Antonio Funeral service will be held at 4 30 pm Tuesday at the residence with interment in St Marys Catholic Cemetery
Theodore Thurman of San Antonio died Tuesday morning at his residence 614 Summit Avenue. A Texas native who moved from Jefferson seven years ago, he was a real estate man. Survived by his widow and brother Ian Thurman of Jefferson. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday at Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company chapel, Mission Burial Park interment.
Mrs Martha Caroline Shook 80 died at 6 pm Monday at 135 Augusta Street. Native of Claiborne Parish Louisiana she moved to San Antonio in 1861 widow of John R Shook. Survived by son Philip P Shook daughter Mrs T T Vander Hoeven two brothers and several grandchildren. Funeral at 10 am Wednesday from home.
John M. Herring, 73, died at 11 oclock Tuesday morning at his home 209 Elm Street. A native of Illinois, he moved to San Antonio nine months ago from Corsicana. Survived by two sons Abe Herring and another son, both in San Antonio. Funeral at 10 oclock Wednesday morning in City Cemetery.
Classified notice notes automobile equipment for sale or service and provides contact lines for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co with two phone options. Ends with advertising shorthand.
The article notes ongoing chatter about a potential May remove university action. A general demurrer is discussed as part of the continuation from page one, indicating legal procedural steps in the unfolding coverage.
In Austin the Texas House defeated Bedell’s resolution to appoint a committee to inquire into pardons granted by Governor Ferguson since July 26. The session also reconsidered the University appropriation bill and set impeachment trial rules for Governor Ferguson, plus a citation form for witnesses and an order abolishing county superintendent offices in San Patricio County.
Local tailor Lentz at 312 West Commerce Street advertises ready made and altered army uniforms.
Senator Hopkins secured final passage of his relief bill for U S soldiers and sailors by declaring a wartime moratorium during prosecution. The Cass county road law was enacted as part of the same legislative action.
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