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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1916

Page

3

Three Alarms Of Fire In City Homes And Yard

A gasoline stove explosion at Dr. J J McClelland 107 Nathan street at 11 20 Monday morning caused a minor blaze. The two story residence is owned by Mrs O L Kingsley. A flue fire at Dr L Roberts 817 San Pedro avenue at 19 20 Monday caused about 20 damage. An oil tank at the Sap round house ignited at 6 45 Sunday afternoon but did no damage. Children invited to view a Battleship model at the Y M C A January 18 22.

J. J. McClelland Nathan Street O. L. Kingsley Dr. L. Roberts San Pedro Avenue Sap Roundhouse

Visitors and Guests Listed at Gunter St Anthony and Menger

A stream of travelers checked into San Antonio hotels with names from across Texas and nearby states. R Driscoll from Driscoll and J E Farnsworth from Dallas are at the St Anthony, while O M Carrall of St Louis and Louis B Fuhrmann of New Orleans stay at the Gunter and Menger respectively. Others include W R Scogin of Corpus Christi and M H Tucker of Kansas City at the Menger and Gunter.

R. Driscoll Driscoll, Tex Gunter. Co A. Gater Dallas Tex St. Anthony W. R. Scogin Corpus Christi Menger O. M. Carrall St. Louis Gunter J. E. Farnsworth M. H. Tucker Kansas City Kas John T. Barrett Bishop Phillip Bell St. Anthony. Louis Fuhrmann New Orleans O. W. Lamb Howard R. Grebe Omaha Neb E. G. Piker Houston, Tex

Attempted Highway Robbery Foiled In Delgado Street

A Mexican man attempted to lure a messenger with a fake order for medicine and change for a $20 bill at A M Fischer's drug store on Delgado street. Police in disguise captured him after the messenger fled. charges of attempted highway robbery will be filed.

A. M. Fischer Delgado Street H. B. Morris Green Harris

Bracelet theft case nets 17 year old youth

Detectives arrested a 17 year old after he showed a diamond bracelet valued at 800 dollars. The property belonged to Mrs Lafayette Ward of 117 East French Place and had disappeared the previous Friday. The bracelet was returned to its owner and charges of felony theft were to be filed in justice court.

Harvey and Guerra Lafayette Ward French Place

The New Chauffeur Era The Old Gentleman

A witty Punch dialogue where a chauffeur explains two former employers died in his service. The exchange highlights a macabre humor about loyalty and risk in serving high society. The remark reflects period attitudes toward employment and mortality in domestic service.

Punch

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Colds Remedy Endorsed

The article extols Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as an antiseptic soothing cold remedy. It claims two fold action killing germs and easing inflamed parts while aiding nature and tissue rebuilding. It advises having a bottle on hand and notes rising sales and testimonials.

Dr. Bell

Hucker and Hayes Lead San Antonio Chamber Wings

J W Hucker and H J Hayes were named generals in charge of the wings of a rapid campaign to enlist 2000 San Antonio Chamber members. They will select 40 captains to organize seven departments with a members council and budget plan.

Chamber of Commerce San Antonio

Miss Burgemeister May Return to Stand Trial in San Antonio

Miss Hedda Burgemeister indicted for the killing of Otto Koehler is reported returning to the United States to face trial in San Antonio. Senator Carlos Bee, her counsel, said he had heard rumors but had no definite notice of her whereabouts or intentions. The forfeiture of a 7500 dollar appearance bond stands final, with 1500 in fees to state officers and 6000 to the state.

Hedda Burgemeister Otto Koehler Europe San Antonio Carlos Bee Burgemeister United S States Miss Burgemeister Senator Bee

Nas Passenger Agents Association Invites Next Convention

W B Neal Katy traveling passenger agent extended an invitation for the Nas Passenger Agents Association to hold its next annual convention in San Antonio. The Fort Worth gathering was cited as a precedent, with San Antonio favored by most members. An executive committee will decide the site, with several hundred delegates expected.

Nas San Andatien Tonio Fort Worth W. B.neal He Katy Fon Antonio O'Neal Execuive

Officials at Telephone Co Meeting Here in San Antonio

E. D. Nims of St Louis remains in the city for a managers meeting of exchanges in the San Antonio district. St Louis will give strong support to the San Antonio Exposition as officials from Southwestern Bell attend sessions at the Gunter Hotel.

E. D. Nims St. Louis South- Western Bell Telephone System J. E. Farnsworth Dallas Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company C. A. Gates San Antonio Gunter Hotel Nims Business Men's League of Washington Business Men's League St. Anthony Automatic Telephone Company of Gates Farnsworth P. K. Baker A. B. Elias Percy Redmund H. B. Copes DPD C. Rosser G. H. Yetman E. G. Pike Houston W. W. Vaughan F. M. Rounds D. M. Parkinson F. L. Cooley W. B. Milton Austin J. W. Hucker J. W. Ezelle E. G. Ferrell Corpus Christi Gouverneur Calhoun

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