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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1916
Page
2
A page continuation enumerates numerous donors and business names from J. Jorns to Dr. A. Moore, detailing contributors and firms in the campaign network. The roster includes manufacturing firms, hardware, lumber, hotels, banks, and retail outlets across San Antonio and Texas.
The memo directs Capt Harold S. H. trick to New Orleans for flood duty, Lt Harold Huntley to West Point, Capt Baker to Walter Reed for observation, and revokes several paragraphs. Major General William Gorgas is granted a leave period and several Lieutenants receive duty orders or leave extensions through early 1916.
Judge 8. T. Morris 67 prominent San Antonio and Floresville attorney died at his son Ernest Morris Brownwood home after an operation last September. Native of Georgia, he had lived in Texas most of his life, survived by three sons Blooming Morris Ernest Morris Lee Morris and a daughter Mrs Bing ham King. Body arrives San Antonio Saturday night and funeral will be held Sunday in Floresville with interment there.
Ike West a Texas cattle industry pioneer and wealthy ranchman died in his St. Anthony hotel apartment after a long illness. Born in 1858 in Sweet Home, Uvalde County, he rode the Chisholm trail at 15 and built one of the state’s largest ranches. Survived by a widow, three sons, two daughters, and several relatives, his funeral is pending arrangements. Interment at Alamo Masonic Cemetery. Shelley-Loring in charge.
The Mississippi river at Arkansas City has fallen nearly an inch since Friday, easing conditions for Lake Village and nearby areas. Refugees, mostly Black, face shortages if backwater floods continue, with 190 refugees near Bayou Macon and others along Amos Bayou needing rations.
An old ad promotes Morrison Coffee Co offerings describing a healthful invigorating and economical beverage. The copy emphasizes satisfying qualities and a catchy call to action linked to Ady.
Seguin Texas city council voted to cooperate with the post office carrier in securing city delivery. The move follows a letter from the Post Office Department asking Seguin to provide street crossings and lighting. Officials said they are willing to do anything reasonable and work will likely begin immediately.
Marjorie Sterrett of Brooklyn started a fund to build a battleship by sending ten cents and urging others to give a dime each. Secretary Daniels replied that naval construction revenue would come from taxation and that individual contributions were unnecessary. Over $100, largely from dimes, was collected yesterday.
A. H. Francis of Zenith Kansas reports severe back pain, limited movement, and after taking about two thirds of a Foley Kidney Pills 59 cent box, feels entirely well. The ad notes kidney weakness affects older adults and promotes the pills as relief for sleep disturbing bladder issues, sold by A. M. Fischer.
Miss Marie Thayer daughter of Major and Mrs. Arthur Thayer dies at Fort Bayard New Mexico. The funeral will be held from Mrs John J Bullis residence in San Antonio with full military honors. She was born November 7 1894 in West Point and attended Main Avenue High School class of 1918. She is survived by parents three brothers and a sister.
Mrs Eva Barajas wife of Joe T. Barajas died at her home 916 Euclid avenue at 6 o clock Friday afternoon. She was born in Jamesford Essex county England and had lived in San Antonio 21 years. She leaves her husband four San Antonio children and a brother in England. The funeral was from Zizik Undertaking chapel at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon and she was interred at Mission Burial Park.
Mrs Josephine Koehly mother of San Fernando Cathedral School for Boys assistant superintendent Brother George died in Basel Switzerland January 15 at age 80. She is survived by two sons Joseph Koehly of Manitowoc Wisconsin and Brother George of San Antonio and a daughter Miss Josephine Koehly of Basel. A solemn requiem high mass will be held at San Fernando Cathedral Tuesday at 9 o clock with students of the San Fernando school attending in a body.
Mrs. W S Krake of Ravenna Ohio died Friday. Her daughter Mrs Ben P Converse reported the death. Mrs Krake had many friends here and visited her daughter four years ago.
Miss Bertha Woltersdorf age 53 died at 307 Sycamore street Friday afternoon. A San Antonio native she lived here all her life and is survived by two sisters. Funeral from the home Sunday at 10 o clock with burial in Alamo Masonic cemetery.
Mrs Lena Rich 49 died at her home 2217 Saunders avenue at 7 Saturday morning She was born in Medina county Texas and resided here the last 30 years She is survived by her husband J Rich three daughters Mrs William Reek Mrs Fritz Geisler and Miss Elsie Rich of San Antonio two sons Charles and Robert Rich also of San Antonio her mother Mrs Mary Bless of Hondo three brothers and three sisters She was a member of Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle The funeral from the home at 4 Sunday afternoon Rev A Wolff of St Johns Lutheran Church will conduct interment in the new Lutheran cemetery
Local advertisement for Shelley Loring Undertaking Company offering automobile equipment and related services with two contact phone lines.
Berlin dailies report Washington may warn Americans to avoid armed merchantmen. German and Austrian officials see the memorandum as aligning with U S State Department views on submarine warfare. Some editors call for stronger use of submarines against Britain to protect German interests.
Washington report says Secretary Lansing denies the United States asked Germany for any demand that could not be met with honor. The Wolff Bureau quotes Lansing denying an impossible humiliation and notes similar remarks from Senator Stone, Representative Flood, and Vice President Marshall.
The United States states that no nation could comply without harming its dignity and that demands have not increased since May 1. It says it has shown great consideration to Germany and will persist to resolve the dispute honorably and preserve friendly relations.
In a mixed picture, fighting remains limited in most sectors while artillery duels persist on the Austro Italian front and in the Russian arena. Austro Hungarians seize Tirana area near Durazzo, Russians report gains against the Turks, and British forces retreat after a failed Mesopotamia advance. Berlin claims French attacks near Vimy and Somme are repelled. the Dogger Bank sinking is denied. Belgium denies peace proposals to Germany.
A Rome dispatch citing Idea Nazionale reports 30 000 Austrian troops moving on Durazzo. The rest of the invasion force guards the rear while Montenegro’s disarmament lags due to strong resistance led by General Martinovic followers.
News of the death of Major James I. Normoyle, chief quartermaster, brings sorrow to San Antonio. He served with the maneuver division in 1911, organized Gettysburg veterans camp, aided Mississippi flood relief, and earned high praise from Congress and the War Department for his energy and leadership.
Saloniki dispatch reports French forces crossed the Vardar on February 10 and established camps on the river's right bank near Janitza and Veria. Veria serves as a key rail junction on the line between Saloniki and Monastir, with defenses extending toward Karasuli and southeast of Saloniki.
Two athletic youths entered the Arbor Place bakery on Colorado Street at 8 PM and rode off with a 100 pound cash register. Witnesses Mrs Longeoy and Mrs Kilpatrick along with Herbert Ott saw the theft. The register, found later on Delgado Street, had $12 missing. Bicycles left at Arbor Place and Comg Street are held at the police station.
R. Smith the hack driver and C. T. Abee the chauffeur were involved in a collision at the intersection of the Southern Pacific tracks and East Commerce street Friday night. Smith was taken to city hospital with minor injuries while Abee was placed under bond on a reckless driving charge. Officer Vidal made the arrest and Police Court action is expected once Smith can attend.
Reduced rates on Texas railroads will be offered for the executive board meeting of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs in Fort Worth on February 23. Mrs. M W Simp, transportation chair, announced the move and urged all state chairmen to attend as state president Mrs. Fred Fleming endorses broad participation. The biennial New York City meeting route for May 23 will be chosen at this board session.
Col lector of Customs Latimer received orders to clear the Italian tank steamer Pro meteo which has been in port loading oil at the Texas Company's docks. The papers were served this morning and the vessel sailed shortly before noon. The steamer carried two guns and the destination was not learned.
Governor Ferguson returned today from Temple and Belton where he attended events.
A Morrison Coffee Co advertisement urges shoppers to favor Wesco and Misa Coffee if loyal to San Antonio, contrasting with other grocers as not meriting patronage. The compact promo emphasizes regional allegiance and brand choice in a period-gleaned retail note.
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