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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1916

Page

3

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by San Antonio Merchant

W A Miller grocer at 907 Crosby Street San Antonio recounts using Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney symptoms. He says the pills gave quick relief and helped at night. The ad promotes 50 cent bottles and urges others to try the Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

San Antonio Dean Doan W. A. Miller Grocer Crosby St Miller Foster-Milburn Co. Props Buffalo N. Y

Motorcycle and Car Collision Injures Victor Schmerbeck

Victor Schmerbeck, 24, was badly hurt when his motorcycle collided with an automobile at Avenue C and Sixth Street shortly after 11 pm Tuesday. He remained unconscious Wednesday afternoon. Otto A. Koehler, 22, of 310 West Ashby Place, was arrested for careless automobile operation and released on $200 bail pending a hearing not yet set due to Schmerbeck’s absence.

Victor Schmerbeck Sixth Street Avenue C Schmerbeck Otto A. Koehler West Ashby Place Whalen

Survey Planned for San Antonio Houston Interurban Route

Colonel C. C. Godman of Kansas City announces a survey will begin soon for the San Antonio to Gonzales segment. Chief engineer C. W. Casaway and a party of surveyors will lay out the route, with construction expected within a month from Gonzales and San Antonio. Godman, renowned railroad builder, plans to base his home in San Antonio.

San Antonio Colonel Godman Gonzales Houston Middle West Arkansas Oklahoma

Wise William and the Bryan Peace Image

A New York letter muses on William Jennings Bryan as a wiser peacemaker than the Ford ship crew. It imagines Bryan appearing at the psychological moment if ever The Hague is reached, rivaling Henry in a stage moment.

William Don William Jennings Bryan Ford Hague Henry New York

Insurance Men to Pick Council by Mail Vote

Insurance group members will elect two representatives to the chamber of commerce council by mail ballot after meeting plans for group sessions. Nominees include J. M. Allardyce, J. T. DelLesdernier, R. H. Wood and KE. W. Kirkland, with top two vote-getters to be seated.

The Chamber of Commerce EK. Y. White Insurance J. M. Allardyce J. T. DelLesdernier R. H. Wood KE. W. Kirkland Chester H. Basse Bull Brothers Dan - Breen August Cordis J. W. Dietrich Albert Friedrich Gus Gimbel William Grossenbacher W. H. Keilman Lesten Kelner Frank Pavelka Ben Strum Tabet Brothrs L. §. Toft Jewelers’ Group Bell Jewelry Company W N. Capurro Dan S. Dunham Joseph Courand M. Maracheau

Traffic Conference Opens In San Antonio

The South Texas Traffic Conference of Bell Telephone opened at the Telephone Building with about twenty delegates from across the state. Dinners at the Menger St Anthony and Gunter hotels followed, plus a tour of San Antonio sights. The Alamo branch banquet at the Gunter saw 90 guests with H J Smythe hosting.

South Texas Bell Telephone Company Menger St. Anthony Gunter Hotel F. M. Rounds D. M. Parkinson P. V. Hucker H. O. Heilig R. 8. Stevens Henry Rochelle Chester Gordon W. T. Neeley M. C. Brown J. D. Malone W. Waring Western Electric Company H. B. Whatley Society Harry Martyn

Attitude Reflected in Car Pedestrian Friction

A Birmingham Age-Herald quote highlights a debate over pedestrian rights and driver attitudes. The exchange questions accountability and self-confidence amid road use tensions, reflecting public sentiment on safety and responsibility.

Chugson Birmingham Age-Herald

Plant Juice Proclaimed To Cure Cleveland Woman

Mrs G A Durkee of Cleveland Ohio reports five years of stomach trouble ending after using Plant Juice She says breakfast is possible again and pains neuralgic in nature have vanished Her Cleveland physician even advised continuing Plant Juice Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio sells Plant Juice.

G. A. Durkee Superior Avenue Cleveland Ohio San Antonio Fischer's

Gibson Daughter Engagement To George B Post Jr

Irene Langhorne Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson is engaged to George B Post Jr son of the late George B Post. Her debut was last December at a Ritz Carlton New York dance and many events have followed in her honor. The Post family townhouse is 129 East Sixty-ninth Street New York.

Charles Dana Gibson Irene Langhorne Gibson George B. Post Jr Gibson America East Sixty-ninth Street

VitaGraph Director in State of Siege in San Antonio

Theodore Marston directs a Vitagraph serial in San Antonio facing a flood of audition requests from aspiring actors and actresses. Hundreds write or call seeking parts, prompting hotel switchboard notes and chamber of commerce appeals as stars Arline Pretty Dorothy Kelly and William Dunn depart New York for the shoot.

San Antonio Theodore Marston Vitagraph Company Mr. Marston Marston Menger Chamber of Commerce Arline Pretty Dorothy Kelly William Dunn Vitagraph New York

Dyspepsia Relief Ad Endorses Stuart's Tablets

An advertisement notes that high pressure workers often suffer indigestion after meals and suggests Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion. It claims the tablets digest food where the stomach cannot and promotes a 50 cent box with a free trial coupon offer.

Stuart

Trains Derail Near Rincon After Flange Break

Five cars derailed on a Mexico City rail line near Rincon due to a broken flange delaying service for hours. No passengers injured. Last Friday a Gonzales Junction fire destroyed twenty freight cars and the freight house, with explosives feared but no major damage reported. Electric Company cars valued at $400,000 burned. a local firm lost a car of electric supplies worth $20,000 bound for the capital.

San Luis Potosi Mex Mexico City Rincon Gonzales Junction Electric Company United States

Mexia fire report blames gas plumbing for explosion

Special Fire Inspector Fred Wilson delivered a Texas fire insurance commission report stating the Mexia opera house explosion on February 17 was caused by alleged faults in the building gas supply plumbing. The inquiry traced responsibility directly to those plumbing faults. Bishop Capers loses clerical robes case reported after a black suitcase vanished on Main Avenue containing robes and a prayer book.

Austin Tex The State Fire Insurance Commission Today Fred Wilson Mexia Opera House W. T. Capers Episcopal Diocese West Texas Main Avenue South Carolina University of the South Capers Bishop Capers

Mexican youth claims self defense in Neira stabbing

Police cleared the mystery of Napoleon Neira s killing at 726 Chestnut street. A 19 year old Mexican, resident of South Laredo street, admitted the slaying saying it was self defense after Neira allegedly challenged him to fight in an alley near Monterey street and Santa Rosa avenue. Neira dropped a knife and the suspect grabbed it to strike. Formal complaint expected Wednesday in justice court.

South Laredo Napoleon Neira Chestnut Street Neira Monterey Street Santa Rosa Avenue

Free Trial Offer for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

The F. A. Stuart Company invites readers in Marshall Michigan to request a free trial package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets sent to their street address. This compact offer asks for name street city to fulfill the request.

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

Mexican charged in county shooting arrested far from San Antonio

A Mexican charged with shooting and seriously wounding Tomas Ale man Saturday night in the northern part of the county was arrested early Wednesday morning 80 miles from San Antonio by Sheriff John W Tobin and Chief Deputy James Gal breath and Deputies Ed Stevens George Millard and Antonio Diaz.

Tomas Aleman San Antonio John W Tobin James Galbreath Ed ©. Stevens George Millard Antonio Diaz

Trainmen Injured at Palestine Texas

Engineer Milton was injured and Conductor Stephens badly bruised when an International and Great Northern engine on a side track derailed after striking a derailer in Palestine Texas this morning as the train prepared to depart for Longyigs.

Palestine Tex Milton Stephens International & Great Northern

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