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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1916
Page
5
In London Hyde Park suffragettes protest the compulsion bill with five platforms and many speakers. A counter meeting by Derby armlet wearers supports compulsory measures. The crowd remains good humored and the protest ends with a call for conscription rejection and a democratic vote for women.
A Chicago cablegram urged Britain to lift the naval blockade to admit relief to Poland and was sent to Asquith and major world powers. Signed by Polish organizations totaling about 500000 American citizens, the message highlights famine pestilence and death facing Poland.
The plea cites extermination by starvation disease and exposure and urges permission for Polish relief groups to ship food and clothing. It also asks that the American commission for Belgian relief oversee distribution to the affected population.
The two story frame house of Alex Glasscock burned at 10 o clock Sunday night with all contents. Loss estimated at $000 and is said to be insured. Glasscock family away. three young men were in the house and alerted others. Firemen fought flames bursting from roof and stairway. adjoining Northcraft residence scorched but saved despite distance from a fire plug.
On Joffre's recommendation the government awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor to General Serrail and the military medal to General Baillaud. General Mahon leading British forces at Saloniki was named a grand officer, with Vice Admiral D'Artegr de Fournet and Vice Admiral Gauchet elevated to grand officers of the Legion.
An express car carrying 6000 quail trapped in Mexico will depart from Eagle Pass Texas on Tuesday for Kansas City. A separate shipment of 1000 birds, released from quarantine, left on Sunday for the same destination. The shipments are organized by Dr. Frank Kent of San Antonio.
Texas Representative Robert L. Henry criticizes a rural credits bill saying it lacks direct government aid such as government guarantees or loan bond purchases. He warns the fight is on and urges real government aid supporters to rally for the House battle.
Bills to outlaw employing children under fourteen in South Carolina and to cut liquor shipments to one quart per month per person are expected before the general assembly opening Tuesday. Proposals may bar any liquor imports, create a state arbitration board for disputes, and address leftover liquor from dispensaries as the state moves to statewide prohibition.
Former secretary of state William Jennings Bryan has formally entered the Congressional fight against the administration's preparedness program and foreign policy. In a letter to Representative Sherwood of Ohio he says he communicates with Democratic Leader Kitchin on the preparedness issue and is glad the foreign situation is being aired in Congress.
An old advertisement promotes FERRILINE as a tasteless syrup of quinine with claims of no nausea or nervousness. The copy touts FEBRILINE as the blown name on the bottle and urges trying the 2-ounce original package for 25 cents. It targets both children and adults unable to take ordinary quinine.
The Greek government protests the arrests of German, Austrian, and Turkish consuls by Entente military authorities at Mytilene. The protests draw new inquiries from the central powers. Catri denies reports of Greece seeking a general understanding with Bulgaria.
Mrs John H Reagan widow of the former senator died at her home near Palestine at 12 25 am Monday. She leaves a daughter and two sons P F Watson of Palestine Jeff Reagan of Arizona and Lieutenant Mills Reagan of Palestine. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 3 pm in Houston and courts adjourned in her honor.
Swiss mails report 13 million parcels 70 million letters and cards and 2 million money orders sent to prisoners from Aug 19 to Dec 15 1915. Total value 30 million francs with 23 million for French prisoners in Germany and 7 million for Germans in France.
An advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day using LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box and the price is 25 cents.
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