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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
3
Washington D C Dec 26 War time problems will be discussed at the United States Chamber of Commerce annual meeting beginning January 31. Attendance is expected to be the largest in the organization s history. National defense daylight saving and railroad problem referendum results will be announced during the session.
About 500 visiting showmen and more than a thousand adults attended a Christmas tree and circus at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. Orphans from Catholic and Protestant homes enjoyed toys, candy, and refreshments while lions, elephants, clowns, and ponies entertained. Proceeds from concessions benefited the orphans as Tim Buckley’s dog and pony act and Will Z. Smith’s cockatoos impressed the crowd.
A well known bridge figure who boasted of expertise wrote a book on play methods. He sent a copy to a famed player who replied that the game is very good but not as good as bridge, ending a party’s dispute over quality and style.
Musterole is a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard to relieve headaches from colds or congestion. It acts at once and is for external use only, avoiding stomach or heart effects. It eases sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion rheumatism back pains sprains and bruises.
Nathan Straus was chosen as permanent chairman after a heated executive committee meeting. Washington will host the congress, likely by May 1, with Adolph Kraus and Louis Marshall as rival candidates. The panel also debated adding relief for Jews abroad and economic reconstruction in war zones.
Four San Antonians Eugene Holmgreen G. Bechtel W J Edgecomb and C C Leel were named by the Texas Labor Employers executive committee to aid in framing an amendment to the workmen's compensation act proposed by the industrial accident board. The panel seeks cooperation of labor unions to craft a measure that avoids hardship on workers and employers. Committee members will meet in Austin January 4 to revise the bill.
Mrs. Lottie Lyle about 22, of 410 Stanley street, was shot three times early Tuesday and hospitalized at Baylor Hospital with a shattered left arm and gunshot wounds to her right side and shoulder. Theodore Mietswiek of 318 Stanley street was arrested and charged with assault to murder, held before Justice Fisk. Deputy Stevens found no clear motive for the shooting.
Weather bureau predicts a sharp cold snap for San Antonio starting Tuesday night with colder conditions Wednesday. Major Allen Buell notes uncertainty on freezing temps at the onset but says the change will be pronounced as a cold air mass from the northwest moves southward, after a prior cold wave warning.
Texas canvassing board completes tabulation of votes for congressman at large. Democratic candidate Jeff McLemore leads with 300,303 votes. Republican Daniel E. Garrett follows at 298,966. Warnken 46,916. Taylor 46,506.
The roundabout chatter notes two office boys asking if the firm that dismissed them is still operating. One asks about reemployment while the other merely checks if the business remains in business.
A firm woven pliable satin in demand for undergarments to launder without texture or color loss. White and flesh tint, forty inches wide. A $2 quality available at $1.83 per yard.
One of the most perfect silks offered at $2.25 with 36 inch width in white and popular shades. Exceptional $2.25 grade available for $1.97.
The Federal Reserve Board authorized the Bank of England as a foreign correspondent of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and invited the eleven other regional banks to join in agency relations. The action aims to strengthen U S international banking and support the dollar as the standard of exchange.
Officials say the Bank of England is the first foreign correspondent whose appointment is authorized since the new financial system began operating in the country. The Bank of France and other foreign institutions are fore shadowed by this action.
Justo Garcia of 127 Division Street was shot twice during a street brawl involving about six Mexicans near Division and South Colorado Streets. He died at city hospital Monday night. Fredscalera was arrested by Police Captain Coy after the shooting. Feliciano Garcia suffered a deep scalp wound. Bystander Valentine De Leon was grazed by a pistol bullet. Police officials involved included Chief Lancaster Captain Coy Detective King and Motorcycle Officers.
Report of a shooting at the city reached headquarters and Garcia was found bleeding from two bullet wounds in the left side above the heart. He was removed to the city hospital for treatment.
Liberal quotes discuss men treating wives as children and denying them responsibility for finances. A judge notes his wife earns and handles money, granting her $1 weekly to manage as she sees fit. The exchange highlights gender roles and financial autonomy in marriage.
T. J. Norrell of the Bank of Cottonwood Texas writes that Foley Kidney Pills provide relief from kidney trouble pain and sleep disturbances. The testimonial notes aches stiffness backache rheumatism and bladder disorders yielding quickly to the remedy and claims the pills purify the blood.
The San Antonio post office needs $16000 more in stamp sales to hit the $500000 class by month’s end. With only four business days remaining, chances are slim but enough to keep hope alive. If achieved by year end, the gain would be celebrated as a significant success.
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