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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1917
Page
5
Dutch legation in London denies confirmation that the steamships Bandoeng Eemland and Zaanlijk are afloat. Latest Dutch information suggests the vessels were lost after an earlier report. A search for the ships yielded no results.
In Austin on February 28, the Texas Senate delays confirmation of University of Texas regents D. H. Lawrence of El Paso, W. P. Allen of Austin, and J. W. Butler of Clinton, while other legislative actions unfold. The session covers the Looney railroad bill, educational survey resolution, and measures on insurance, school kindergartens, and employers liability, with debates and committee action shaping potential outcomes. A citizen’s letter urges enforcement of the anti pollution law regarding dumping into the Trinity river.
In Washington on February 28 Representative Hubert Dent of Alabama criticizes high army officers for prejudicing the national defense act passed last summer. He says no radical changes should occur and cites reductions in department estimates for pay and supplies while detailing per capita costs and army size considerations.
Mr W H Chaney of Sutherlin Virginia describes twelve months of head catarrh easing after four bottles of Peruna He reports head pains gone and the entire system strengthened He calls Peruna the greatest medicine on earth and notes Peruna Tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquids
Vida Milholland, sister of the late Inez Milholland Boissevain, will head the suffrage hosts in Washington for the inaugural parade on March 4. She has assumed the duties previously carried by Ve Piageon until her death.
The discussion centers on expanding the army to 120000 with a 20000 increase, while actual enlistments lag by about 6000. Dent explains a liberal, margin-minded approach totaling around 135000 troops and a $15 million departmental cut, reflecting subsistence, supplies, and equipment considerations.
Federal farm loan board officials have arranged for placing half of the first issue of forthcoming farm loan bonds with a banking syndicate in New York and other cities at four and a half percent. Farmers will pay loans between five and five and a half percent. The Light announces Walton D Hood as candidate for Mayor in upcoming city primaries and election.
Supreme Justice William P. Platt upholds a $32,500 verdict for Adam Roeder of Mount Vernon braking loss of right arm. He rules that a jury may consider future earning potential beyond current wages and position.
The Caldwell County Peanut Growers' Association ordered a car of peanut seed for planting near Luling Texas. With farmers already equipped, about 3000 acres will be planted this year at an estimated $1.50 per bushel for seed.
Dr. Spurgeon Bell outlined a plan at the Manufacturers Club of San Antonio to place University of Texas business students in office work for at least three summer months during their four year program. The aim is cooperative effort with local manufacturers to provide practical training. Five students accompanied Bell to study conditions as Gunter Hotel hosted the meeting with other speakers including G. S. McElroy on cotton stalks for paper and explosives and news of the Fuhillers earth mine near Castroville road.
A mass meeting of organized labor is set for Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the Knights of Columbus hall at 515 Navarro Street. The gathering aims to discuss legislative issues opposed by local business interests with talks by business representatives and railroad unions.
Geo A Lowther announces candidacy for commissioner of police and fire at the upcoming municipal election and respectfully solicits support from friends.
London report cites Sir Arthur Lee stating Britain seeks 2000 American tractor plows to form a civilian night-work army across the British Isles. He says tractors will operate 24 hours with taxi drivers at the wheel, guided by skilled farmers and aided by prisoners, conscientious objectors, and home defense women to boost food production during the war.
A convalescing man on a veranda amid pleasant surroundings answers a question about life. He says he seeks to recover health for the first time, while a claim about Sulphur Datha as a cure is noted. The address reads landale South Flores street Ady.
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