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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

8

BEUEVES MISSION WILL BE SUCCESSFUL

Shippers in San Antonio await the hearing results before a special Interstate Commerce Commission committee. The case seeks reopening the Shreve port rate dispute and to show how railroad targets affect Texas commerce. Secretary A. S. Pawkett of the San Antonio freight bureau represents local business interests. telegrams call the first day encouraging for Texas.

An Antonio Waeblogsen Interstate Commerce Commission Shreveport Texas Thia State Pawkett San Antonio

Musterole Ointment Brings Fast Soothing Comfort

Musterole is a white mustard oil ointment used in place of mustard plaster. Doctors and nurses recommend it for sore throat bronchitis lumbago stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion pleurisy rheumatism back pains sprains chilblains and colds of the chest, often preventing pneumonia.

Fale mission on reopen of case draws mixed rail and shipper response

A Texas case reopens amid mixed signals as officials report belief in a successful mission. A two day hearing will weigh arguments for and against reopening, with equal time granted to shippers and railroads and the case attracting attention from involved parties.

Texas Fale Pawkett

County Institutions Shifted to Board Management

The Bexar County Commissioners' Court apportioned oversight of county institutions among commissioners. Jacob Rubbola handles the county jail and home for aged and Juvenile Home duties, Charles Gutzeit manages county farm, Jacop Klas oversees county courthouse, and J F Covington oversees county horse. The tuberculosis colony and detention hospital now fall under the Robert B. Green Memorial hospital board, with Dr. D Berrey continuing advisory duties.

Bexar County County Commissioners’ Court Jacob Rubbola Home For Charles Gutzeit Jacop Klas J. FL. Covington Noespitak

Fifty Six Men Nabbed in Wear Side Gambling Raids

Police raided three Wear Side gambling houses late Wednesday night led by Captain Barney Welch. Fifty six men were arrested, many Mexicans with several Americans. Games like poker, music, pato, fara and craps flourished openly. Municipal court trials next day ruled gaming cases to be transferred to county court for trial. some prisoners released on bond.

Barney Welch Lowther Furare Aiwalt Boma Ube

Inspecting Dallas Signal System for San Antonio

Robert Uhr fire and police commissioner and City Electrician Claude Conyers plan a Dallas trip to inspect a similar police signal system. Uhr says it could boost department efficiency by about five percent. up to thirty stations may cost 5400 each, with gradual extension. Chief Lancaster backs the system as well, noting underground wiring already exists for fire alarms and police lines.

Robert Uhr Lancaster Claude Conyers Ol Electrician Dallas Aimilar Uhr Commissioner Uhr San Antonio Wileh City Electriciak Convers

Acid Stomachs Dangerously Misunderstood Remedy

A New York physician warns that stomach acidity can trigger severe internal trouble and stomach ulcers. He condemns artificial digestives and endorses a home remedy of bicarbonate preparations with water, advising medical-grade forms and caution regarding product purity.

New York

Hofmann Tells of Lean Years for Villa Problem

Master pianist Josef Hofmann speaks on years of struggle and delayed recognition while recounting a fanciful idea about Pancho Villa as he prepares for a concert at Carnegie Hall. He contrasts American publicity with Russia where merit alone drew audiences, warning of overreliance on sensational advertising.

Mexico Josef Hofmann Benthoven Wall Panca Vila Mexican Pancho Villa Pancho

Mystery in Death at 407 Monterey Street

Edna Salvino found dying in her room just after midnight with a .22 calibre revolver nearby. Powder burns suggest self-inflicted death, but police search for a man who left the house after the shot. She was 32 to 38, recently in San Antonio, with Kansas City ties, survived by a mother and two sisters. Body handled by Righe Undertaking Company.

Edna Salvino Monterey Street Paler Department Tian Ulac San Antonio Kansas City Righe Undertaking Company

Beeville Farm Sells, Chadwick Party Bets on San Antonio Growth

Cleve N Chadwick and sisters Mary and Mattie sold their Beeville farm and invested in San Antonio real estate. The transfer, valued at 16000 dollars, was processed Thursday through Chadwick Harrison. Chadwick cited confidence in the citys future and evidence of a strong local market after careful study.

San Antonio Cleve N. Chadwick Mary Mattie Beeville Tex iEnrough Chadwick &Harrison Hsrauld Chadwick

Black Satin Fabrics Sale Prices Listed

A sale notice lists Black Satin Messaline in 36 inch width at 89 cents per yard and 26 inch width at 76 cents per yard. It also notes Heavy Black English Satin 36 inch wide at 89 cents per yard Lyons Chiffon Taffetes 36 inches wide at 1 dollar 47 cents per yard and Plain Black Washable Satin 36 inches wide at 98 cents per yard.

Joske’s

Artist Hofreann Comes to Texas for Performance and Sale

The article notes Hofreann, a visiting artist, recalls Texas past and aims to balance music with business flair. It lists council and committee members for a local sale organized by the Council of Jewish Women, naming B. W. D. McCann as chair and several cohosts and volunteers by name.

Hofreann Texas Galveston

Booths for Red Cross seal sale organized in hotels

Volunteers are urged to staff new booths for Red Cross seal sales at principal hotels and post office sub stations. Mrs Herbert B Linncott, general chairman, notes neighborhood volunteers will ease participation. The Mozart Society and Mrs J Hornberger lead the effort with a large local committee listed.

Red Cross Herbert B.i .Linncott Mozart Bocloty J. Tt. Hornberger

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