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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1916

Page

7

Fending Diplomats Again Press Notice from Rome

AP correspondent notes a wave of renewed Vatican diplomacy as England Holland and Monaco resume or establish representation. Austria Prussia and Bavaria retain covert ties while Italy's war entry reshuffles ambassadors to the Holy See and reduces open postings.

Associated Press Rome Vatican Italy Quirinal England Holland France Principality of Monaco Prussia Bavaria Baron von Ritter Baron von Muhlberg Holy Sea Sir John Howard the Hague

Van Cleave's Team Wins Fifth Class Event at Y M C A

The Business Boys held their fifth class event a floor press contest and a basketball game at the Y M C A Tuesday night. William Van Cleave's team won first in the event and the game 8 to 4 over Jack Bond's quintet. Rudolph Steffler pressed up 37 times to win individual honors, with Allen Hines 33 and Charles Chowning 32.

Business Boys Y. M. Co William van Cleave Jack Bond Frank Erben Arthur Lancaster van Cleave Bond Lindgren Reimschissel

Dyspepsia Spoils Beauty and Health

An advertisement urges that indigestion spoils appearance and promises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a free trial. It claims perfect digestion protects complexion and vitality, urging readers to try the remedy to regain beauty and health.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mich

Graft Elimination Sparks Russian Military Rebuild

Petrograd dispatch reports Russia has weeded out graft and inefficiency, creating a well equipped army with ample ammunition. Weather and logistics may delay offensives, while the Duma plans progressive reforms including cooperatives, franchise expansion, and better transportation.

Petrograd London Russia Associated Press Duma

Wage talks stall in Mobile coal dispute

In Mobile on February 16, operators and miners from the Central Competitive bituminous fields pressed the United Mine Workers demand for mine run coal pay. The joint wage conference sub committee remains deadlocked over the mine run plan, with little chance of a four state deal soon. Leaders on both sides seek a quick settlement to permit contract work and sales planning.

Mobile Ala United Mine Workers

Symphony Day Planned to Benefit San Antonio Orchestra

A February 29 event schedule supports the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra with a large Menger Hotel card party chaired by Mrs. J B Lewright and managed by Mrs. Alex Joske assisted by Mrs. H P Drought. Dozens of committee members and volunteers across local society join in fundraising efforts.

San Antonio J. M. Steinfeldt J. Phas Hornberger Frank Paschal R. S. Howard Lewis Krams Beck E. Zo ‘Chandler 2. Peretta Cyrus B. Lucas H. D. Thompson E. B. Carruth Henry Boerner E. W. McCamish Harry Miller Harvey Steele F. F E. Tucker A. N. Ivan

Texas Representatives Oppose Lincoln Memorial Funding Rise

Eleven Texas lawmakers voted against boosting the Lincoln memorial building appropriation from 2 million to 2.594 million, a plan approved by the House 257 to 84. Speaker Clark and leaders led the push. Texas foes included Black, Buchanan, Callaway, Dies, Eagle, Garner, Dayburn, Slayden, Smith, Stephens, and Young. The Royal Technical College Glasgow's navigation school is touted as highly equipped.

Washington BD. C Texas Lincoln Memorial House Clark Jtnele Joe’ Cannon Mann Representative Black Buchanan Callaway Dies Eagle Garner Dayburn Slayden Smith Stephens Young

Blood Disease Cure Promises Health Through Blood Purification

Thousands recovered from rheumatism after using S S S blood tonic. Claims uric acid and poisons in blood cause weakness, pain, and poor digestion. Advertises natural remedy from Swift Specific Co Atlanta and urges immediate use and medical advice if long standing.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta, Ga

No More Backache No More Misery Solvax Ad

Hundreds relieved from kidney pains with Solvax the remedy that reaches the source of kidney complaints. Wagner Drug Store offers a guarantee refund if no relief, promising quick and lasting improvement for urinary disorders aches and swellings.

Wagner Drug Store

Culberson Reaffirms Support for Preparedness Program

Senator Charles A. Culberson returns to the Senate and declares full support for the president’s preparedness program. He plans to stay for the session and focus on duties while Democrats of Texas act as his campaign managers. He appears in good health and ready to work.

Washington Senate Charles A. Culberson Congress McLemore Garner House

Mrs Meyer Convicted in Murder Case at Sixty

Mrs Ida Meyer aged 60 was found guilty of murder in the second degree for complicity in the death of her daughter in law Mrs Fred Meyer near Winterset Iowa on July 25. She awaits sentencing on bond of 30000. This marks a second family conviction in the case. Fred Meyer her son and husband of the victim is appealing a 15 year sentence.

Winterset Ida Meyer Fred Meyer Meyer

Feet Relief Ad for Tiz Foot Bath

An old time ad promotes Tiz foot bath claiming instant relief from tired aching feet, corns and bunions. It touts drawing out poisonous exudations, helps wear smaller shoes, and offers a 25 cent box from drugstores.

Flood in Louisiana causes extensive damage and evacuations

Mississippi flood waters from a Buckridge plantation crevasse inundate large parts of Tensas parish. Newellton lies 4 to 6 feet underwater, relief trains exhausted, rescues ongoing. The Limerick break reports a third drowning. refugees gather in St. Joseph awaiting safety arrangements.

Natchez Miss Mississippi Buckridge Tensas Parish Louisiana Newellton Limerick Levee Board Nesto Pickett St. Joseph

Two Close Games in Academic Series

St Marys College beat a high school 19 to 12 at home to extend its perfect record and claim a near championship in the Academic Basketball League. Leng led St Marys with eight points while Beatty added five and Dwyer four. San Antonio Academy edged West Texas Military Academy 15 to 10 on its court with Radley six points Taylor five and Weathersby four. Houston and Vance led West Texas with six and four points respectively.

St. Mary’s College San Antonio Academy West Texas Military Academy St. Mary Leng St. Mary's Beatty Dwyer Radley Taylor Weathersby Houston Vance West Texas

James Vaughn of Cubs Marries Edna de Bold

Chicago February 16 James Vaughn a Cubs pitcher married Tuesday to Edna de Bold of Chicago They plan a honeymoon in Honey Grove Texas then join the team in Tampa Florida on March 8 Also a quip about Chaucer spelling attributed to a Jester comments on stenography.

Chicago James Vaughn Cubs Edna de Bold Vaughn Honey Grove Tex Tampa Fla

Russia Eyes Finnish Waterways for Petrograd Power

The government studies using Finland watercourses to supply electric light and power to Petrograd, aiming to expand energy access and support industrial needs. The plan involves multi-source hydro resources and cross-border coordination between Finland and Russia.

Finland Petrograd

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