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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1918

Page

2

Charges and hearings set for city officials in vice probe

Mayor authorizes special counsel to represent the city as five citizens' committee charges officials including Chief Lancaster and Judge Wilkens, with hearings scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday. Extra counsel and a marshal are to assist. Resolutions demand accountability, while ordinances address enforcement, medicines, and department procedures. Appropriations of 22,640 were approved for December expenses. Carnegie Library board reappointed. Western Telegraph to replace wood for contracts. Sewer bids opened. culvert and incinerator equipment approved. Vesey Vanniver confirmed as extra policeman.

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Bargain Clothes Sale Cues Big Profit Says Ad Man

The ad man notes you can buy these clothes for less than regular prices now, promising immense profit as the savings translate into strong consumer appeal and higher margins for retailers.

Personal Mention From Cattle SeaL and Houston Names

A garbled text passage lists names and places including Angelia Cal Rae Anthuiss Chivur Houston LA Youn Brownsville and Granger. Mentions of Montanity St pahtahe Uke under and other scattered terms hint at a community notice or social column with fragmented personal references and registries.

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Spring Carnival Plans Face City Officials and Exemption Debate

A fragmented report shows Bas is Men Are organizing spring carnival cooperation with city officials. The committee including Chieles Mwebner Wrans and others, seeks exemptions and resolutions to align with mayoral wishes amid a broader debate on wartime security and enemy alien concerns.

Cas Chieles Mwebner Init Wrans Harry Gle Millere Juha Ie Pentiman Frank Janus Bentiee Wo Phan Elt

New Officers to Be Dropped for Inefficiency by War Order

An advance copy of a War Department order, received Thursday, authorizes immediate discharge of any National Army and National Forest officers deemed unfit in the emergency. Commanding officers may order investigations into efficiency and qualifications. those found unfit may be discharged without trial, with promotions barred for the unfit.

Nationalisuan America John J. Bershiins Aaner Mershing Beighdler Regitaudanle

Deputy Sheriff Arrests Foreseen Forged Checks Case

A questioned deputy sheriff from Wayne Community is reported to have been involved in a forged check scheme uncovered after arrival in San Antonio. Investigators say 12 charges of forgery and two charges of uttering forged instruments were filed as checks drawn on a City bank totaled significant sums. The suspect possessed additional forged notes and multiple forged checks before police seized him at a hotel. Authorities note the case links to local jewelry theft and imply an official facade.

San Antonio New Mission Exchange Interstate Commerce Commission Board of Commissioners San Anmtuitin Wayne

Shredded Wheat Biscuit Promotes Meatless Meals

Enlist now for better health with meat free meals. Shredded Wheat Biscuit offers 100 percent whole wheat nutrition without additives. Digestible by steam cooking, its two biscuits with milk and fruit form a nourishing, inexpensive meal. Made in Niagara Falls, New York.

Niagara Falls, N.Y

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Easy Calomel Alternative

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant tasting substitute for calomel. It claims to wake the liver without salivation, promise relief from headaches and stomach discomfort, and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It targets druggists and customers with a personal guarantee and bold claims of improved vitality.

Sella Dodson Tom Milton Bette

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