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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
2
Note This Ford owners notice promotes Ford Service stations as the only place to get authentic Ford repairs and expert service. It highlights a Ford trained staff, a dedicated plant, and a full stock of Ford parts to ensure efficiency and cost cutting for Ford owners.
A London Reuters dispatch reports a massive fire in Piraeus that started in a munition factory Monday afternoon and burned for hours, causing heavy loss of life as the blaze spread uncontrollably amid extensive damage.
A home remedy claims to end chronic coughing by using 212 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup in a pint bottle. The ad promises quick relief for bronchial irritation, throat and chest colds, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, and asthma with pleasant taste and refund guarantee.
A new communication through the Swiss minister in Washington asks Germany to release American seamen taken aboard the prize ship Yarrowdale. Germany seeks assurances on the status of its seamen in American ports as the demand is pressed.
Major Robert Paterson of the Medical Corps U S A will address the San Antonio Red Cross Society at 10 30 Wednesday morning at the Travis Club. He has returned from the border where he inspected conditions and will speak to directors committee chairmen and the public interested in Red Cross work.
The article reports a sharp cold snap in New England with severe cold waves across the region while the eastern states warm up from the Appalachians to the Rockies. Boston notes bitter conditions as Northfield Vermont records 28 below zero, with relief and a forecast of warmer weather ahead through Monday.
In New York on February 13 cotton rose about $3 a bale as shipping and international conditions improved and spot demand strengthens. May contracts climbed to 16.48, about 80 cents above Saturday’s close.
The barge Bert, towed by the Gulfport, to Tampico for New Orleans, reached Galveston barely afloat after rough seas off Point Isabel. Over 5000 barrels of oil were lost. Four crewmen survived in lifeboats. Captain Krogegard confirms first mate L. Devis died at sea the previous Sunday.
Gold totaling 25 million dollars arrived in New York from Canada for J P Morgan & Co on behalf of the British government. It marks the first large consign ment for British account since early January.
The Boston Transcript notes that Deeds, a well off lawyer aged about 80, earned his reputation by refusing cases he knew he could not win. This selective practice highlighted his integrity and judgment in legal matters.
A judge recalls a line about worthiness to marriage and notes a remark about a waist measurement of sixty nine inches. The fragment hints at a memoir or courtroom memory with humorous personal detail.
Promote natural gray hair restoration with Q-Ban hair color restorer. Claims include safe, gradual color return and a money back guarantee. Sold at Sommers' Drug Stores and Hessig-Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn for 50c. other Q-Ban products promoted.
London reports Princess Margaret of Denmark, niece of Queen Alexandra, as a popular figure at Harrowgate who has performed yeoman service at hospitals. Her daring behind the wheel and stunts, including driving up Park House hall steps, keep the royal household anxious after several narrow escapes from death.
William Cassin dies after a brief illness in Texas. The article notes his long service and leadership in public works projects including aiding the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad and his role as president of Bi Centennial and Pan American Exposition efforts. Survived by wife Sallie Newton Cassin and three children Edward, Stanley, and Mrs Terrell Bartlett, with funeral plans pending word from Illinois relatives.
Light Want Ads are money makers for others and can be placed over the phone. Call Crockett 1742 or New 176 for payment and submission.
A testimonial promotes the J. B. L. Cascade laxative amid claims of curing a twenty year constipation and a supposed stomach tumor. Mary L. Walker of Olean New York relates a 62 year old patient’s recovery after Cascade treatment ending daily laxative use. Free booklet offered at H L Wagner’s Drug Store 407 Hast Houston &J Antonio.
Five neutral ships left the danger zone amid renewed wartime tensions. The Frederick VIII due to depart with about 1200 passengers and crew, guarded by Hoboken police and Federal officials. Ambassador von Bernstorff will travel to the Scandinavian-American pier by navy cutter. river patrols nearby. Laconia and Ascania reported safe passage through the war zone with dozens of passengers aboard.
Berlin newspapers quote President Wilson seeking to break the blockade and warn the American government bears responsibility. The Copenhagen-reported note notes two U S merchant ships sailed from New York for Bordeaux, Orleans and Rochester, causing sensation in Berlin.
In Queenstown on February 13 authorities report one of three U S firemen aboard the British steamship Saxonian was wounded when the vessel was shelled and torpedoed by a German submarine. Boatswain Thomas Williams died after injuries. James Weygard was wounded and treated in hospital. Elwood Mort of St Louis described the attack and rescue.
Senator Culberson proposed amendments to the public buildings bill today authorizing Texas post offices with specific appropriations. Fort Worth 800000, an increase of 200000 over House approved. Taylor 60000, San Benito 60000, Honey Grove 8000, Crockett 40000, Paris 200000.
Oklahoma City February 13 Judge George W Clark set March 19 for the trial of John M Couch in the slayings of Rowland TP Williams and Nellie Dunn. District Court预计 at least 200 jurors will be empanelled.
The January death rate in San Antonio stood at 1,832 per thousand. Including 41 deaths of out of town patients, the general rate is 216 per thousand. A total of 229 burial permits were issued. Infants under one year of Mexican parentage accounted for 40 deaths. 16 deaths were infants of other nationalities. Ages 20 to 30 saw 39 deaths. Total births were 223 with 114 males and 109 females.
Henry P. Fletcher American ambassador to Mexico will arrive in San Antonio early Wednesday to confer with General Funston and other officials on Mexican matters. He travels that night to Laredo and then by apemi lines to his post. Accompanying him are Captain Frank R. McCoy and other embassy staff. Major Howard H. Bailey will join in San Antonio for duty.
Rotary Club hosts a Gridiron frolic at the St. Anthony Hotel Friday night with four to five skits monologues and grinds. Club members lead acts in a gridiron themed evening planned to run about ninety minutes and dinner at 7 30.
Interest grows in Scouts in Camp a benefit play by Alamo Council Boy Scouts of America at the Grand Opera House February 19 and 20. Proceeds fund a local boys camp. ticket tables will appear in stores with Mrs Claude Springall chairing sales and Mrs J J Stevens handling Wolff Marx table arrangements.
W. C. Linden, former district attorney, sustained minor injuries in a crash with street car No. 236 on Main Avenue in the 400 block. Rafael Rodriguez, 23, of 330 Clinton Street, was cut and bruised with facial and bodily injuries. Linden was taken to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital and then home. Rodriguez received treatment by Dr. Forrest in front of his office.
The Texas House constitutional amendment subcommittee approved a resolution to submit a prohibition amendment banning manufacture sale exchange storage and shipment of spirituous vicious or malt liquors. Election set for August 25 1917 with prohibition taking effect April 1 1918. A minority report was noted by Mr Tillotson.
A bill introduced in the Texas Senate by Senators Caldwell and Gibson declares that all bonds under the federal farm loan act are lawful investments for fiduciary and trust funds and may be accepted as security for deposits. The measure also permits investment by insurance companies, state banks, and trust companies and recognizes these bonds as securities.
The charter of the Southern Sureties Company of San Antonio was filed in the State Department. Capital stock is 1200 dollars. Incorporators are Robert H. Rice L. L. Gittinger and William H. Russell.
A Berlin correspondent reports scarce food supplies with rich Germans maintaining meat access while the poor face low rations for potatoes and bread. Prices for potatoes and butter remain high. cheese is unavailable, canned vegetables are limited, and fat shortages persist. Rations vary from 6 to 8 ounces of meat weekly. goos fat and certain oils require cards. Daily meals show monotony with coffee replaced by decoctions and fish substituting meat on some days.
The Beard of Harris county ten round boxing bill was killed when the enact ing clause was stricken out. The House defeated it with a large negative vote while passing local bills and engrossing Peyton's measure for a total $70,000 appropriation to combat hookworm malaria and typhoid in Texas.
Baroness Zwiedinek wife of the Austro Hungary embassy charge plans to depart the United States with Count and Countess von Bernstorff and the German embassy entourage. Officials note the move as a routine return to Austria where her children reside, despite tensions between nations.
Six visitors from Detroit Michigan arrived in San Antonio and shared firsthand accounts of a fuel famine affecting travelers. They described long lines, scarce gas stations, and rising prices as they navigated the region.
A Michigan city faces fuel shortages as Detroit gas companies are barred from supplying fuel to manufacturers. Mr. George J. Heck and party, along with Mr. Thomas H. Girardin and Mr. Charles Wohlfeist, plan extended stays at the Gunter hotel while the cold snap lasts.
Jerome Armstrong of Kent New York Herald correspondent says he settled for 1250 in a supreme court action for injuries to his right arm. He has received multiple damages over 11 years from incidents including a 1900 burn, 1911 ladder accident, and an auto collision by Reginald F. Ewing of Ashland.
Bridget explains the boy wanted to cross to Tommy Green but Bridget doubted him as they were playing charades. Mamma questions why she did not fetch him.
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