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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1916

Page

2

Updike Plot Case Dominates Chicago Crime News

Police plan today to continue probing the role of Herbert Updike in the attempted murder plot against his father Furman D. Updike. Furman refuses bail for his sons Irving and Herbert, who face conspiracy charges. Herbert reportedly wed cabaret singer Nelly E. De Onsonne, though both deny marriage.

Chicago Herbert Updike Irving Updike Furman D. Updike Herbert Nelly E. de Onsonne Crown Point Ind

Jitney Men Seek Relief From City Council

Herman Post of the San Antonio Jitney and Auto Union No 1 claims strict regulations and $10 000 indemnity bonds drain profits. A petition for ordinance amendments will be presented to the city council, with a referendum if rejected.

Herman Post San Antonio Jitney and Auto Union No. 1 Post

Henry accuses Colquitt of anti-Democratic stance in speech reply

Washington D C January 18 Representative Henry renewed attacks on former Governor Colquitt over his speech in the House. He labels Colquitt's reply a plea of confession and avoidance and accuses him of siding with Republicans against Democratic policies and Mexico policy. Henry likens Colquitt to Foraker Root and Penrose as stand-out Republicans.

Washington, D. C Henry Today Colquitt Washington Mexico Henry Foraker Root Penrose

Liner Tuscania Brings Millions In Bullion And Securities

The Tuscania arrived at New York with a large shipment of bullion and American securities valued by passengers at several million dollars. Precautions were taken against potential torpedo threats after leaving Liverpool. Miss Sibyl Eden reports a call to mobilize the 200000 Serbians in the United States to join a new Serbian army.

New York Liverpool Sibyl Eden Red Cross Serbia

Anuric touted by Dr. Pierce as kidney aid

The advertisement promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce at Buffalo N Y claiming superiority over lithia in eliminating uric acid. It emphasizes relief for backache scalding urine and rheumatism with quick joint pain and stiffness improvement and offers trial sizes and water analysis by the doctor.

Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce’s Hospital

Miners Face Wage Demands and Suffrage Talk at UMWA Meet

About 1300 delegates attend the twenty-fifth UMWA convention in Indianapolis where wage scales for hard and soft coal districts across multiple states will be set. President White supports no-strike policy while preparations for war and universal woman suffrage loom. Ohio seeks a 10 percent mine run wage increase and reforms to the miners' constitution are discussed with no current strikes anticipated.

Indianapolis Ind John P. White United Mine Workers of America United States Canada Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois West Virginia Kentucky Michigan Iowa Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri Texas Montana Wyoming Washington White Anthracite United Mine Workers Resolutions Committee William Green National Organization Green Colorado

Governor addresses Texas swine breeders in Seguin meeting

Cold weather greeted Texas Swine Breeders at the opening of their annual meeting in Seguin. Delegates and many local farmers attended. George Kempen, Seguin Chamber of Commerce president and County Judge J. B. Williams gave welcomes, with L. Estes of Groesbeck responding. Governor James Ferguson arrived from San Antonio and spoke to a large audience.

Seguin Tex Texas Swine Breeders George . Kempen Seguin Chamber of Commerce J. B. Williams L. ©. Estes Groesbeck James KE. Ferguson San Antonio

Cargo of Stucco Army Rifles

Madrid dispatch reports 300 blocks of stucco shipped from Zurich to Malaga via Geneva found to contain 4000 rifles and 400000 cartridges. The theory is that the arms were meant for rebellious Moorish tribesmen.

Paris Madrid The Petit Journal Zurich Malaga Spain Geneva

Labor Favors Greater Army and Navy Plan

Speakers urge strong defense amid international tensions advocating a one billion expansion beyond current budgets. Hammond defends preparedness as prudent insurance, Williams warns of war costs, Cadman calls for a top naval policy, general staff, and larger crew to back a powerful fleet.

Mr. Hammond Hammond England China Pacific Japan United States Williams Cadman

Allies Send Ultimatum to Greece

The report says an ally ultimatum to Greece was issued, with damage noted as minor while Rome declares. Fighting rages in Mesopotamia and the Caucasus as Russian and British forces press Turks. Constantine may be overthrown as Venizelos is urged to lead a Greek republic. SARAIL takes command at Salonika. Martial law reportedly to be proclaimed in Athens this week.

Rome Mesopotamia Caucaus King George Persian Gulf Kut-el-Amara Tigris Caucasus Arasa Inid Constantinople France Belgium Riga Regi Bukowina Oslavia Constantine Berlin Phaletes Athens Eleutherios Venizelos Sarrail Saloniki

Turkish defense holds as Russians press Caucasus offensive

Constantinople reports Russian forces now outnumber Turkish troops in the Caucasus but face effective resistance. No changes in Mesopotamia. A British monitor was destroyed near Sheikh Said, about 25 miles down the Tigris from Kut El Amara, the only reported incident.

Constantinople London Caucasus Constantinople War Office Mesopotamia Sheik Tigris Kut-El- Amara

Charters Issued for Beaumont Motor Firm

Charters issued in Austin on January 18 for the Prutzman Comeaux Motor Car Company of Beaumont with capital stock of $7500. Incorporators are George Joe Prutzman J A Comeaux and B W Parks.

Austin Tex Prutzman-Comeaux Motor Car Company Beaumont George Joe Prutzman J. A. Comeaux B. W. Parks

German spy Trebich Lincoln escapes from deputy marshal

Ignatius T. Trebich Lincoln a former British Parliament member and confessed German spy held in New York pending extradition escaped from a United States deputy marshal last Saturday and has not been seen since authorities said today.

New York Ignatius T. Trebich Lincoln England United States

Morris Samuels Civil War Veteran Dies at 70 in San Antonio

Morris Samuels a Union Navy veteran died at his home 710 Maverick Street at 7 45 Tuesday morning. He was 70 and had lived in San Antonio twelve years born in London 1845 came to the U S as a youth and later settled in Dallas. He served throughout the Civil War and later moved to Texas. funeral Wednesday at 2 30 under Grand Army of the Republic with full military honors at the national cemetery. He is survived by three sons Alexander and George Samuels of Dallas L M Samuels of San Antonio five daughters and a brother E Samuels of Galveston.

Morris Samuels Maverick Street San Antonio Mr. Samuels London England United States New York Texas Dallas Grand Army of the Republic Samuels L. M. Samuels Alexander George Samuels Alice Newman Max Belitzer R. M. Weber J. F. Bear Nora Samuels E. Samuels Galveston National Cemetery

Carranza Troops Battle With Outlaws in Mexico Debate

Senators clash over editorial reading and a motion to send armed forces to Mexico. Senator Myers objects to the editorial as improper while Stone supports restraint. Borah suggests immediate action to aid Americans in Mexico, but the discussion is ruled out of order with a notice to refer the resolution tomorrow.

Myers Senate United States Stone Foreign Relations Committee Viva Voce Lewis Mexico Carranza Borah Marshall Levis

Refugees from Parral Reach El Paso on Train

More than 100 refugees including women and children arrived in El Paso from Parral via a special train. They report Villa bandits roaming the countryside, looting ranches mines and foreign property. No further American casualties were reported after last week's Santa Ysabel massacre. observers denied claims that victims lacked safe conducts issued by General Alvaro Obregon.

EL Paso Tex Parral Chihuahua Santa Ysabel Mexico Alvaro Obregon

Kidney Pills Help Man Recover After Illness

Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri says a 50 cent box of Foley Kidney Pills strengthened him after years of back trouble. The ad notes common kidney symptoms and recommends Foley Kidney Pills to remove waste. sold by A M Fischer in the Gibbs Building.

Solomon Bequette Flat River Foley A. M. Fischer Gibbs Building

Winds Affected Skins In Queretaro Amid Refugee Tensions

Reports from Queretaro detail Mexican officials denying General Carranza guards for denied asylum. Refugees say Parral Camargo and Chihuahua City officials urged staying under Carranza garrisons. Some will depart by train from Chihuahua City today while others remain under protection. General Obregon allegedly a prisoner at Queretaro. Argumedo Villa factions plot against Carranza. Also, General Rodriguez’s body arrives in Juarez. arrest in Corpus Christi for assault with intent to kill.

Jacinto Trevino Parral Camargo Chihuahua City Chihuahua State Carranza General Obregon Queretaro Pablo Gonzales Juarez Argumedo Escal Villa Huerta Jose Rodriguez Sonora Rodriguez Corpus Christi Tex Bernadina Lermas Alfredo Queros Lermas

Gran Quivera to Meet For Annual Election Smoker

The annual meeting of the Order of the Gran Quivera will be held Tuesday night in the Montezuma cafe to elect officers and directors for the coming year. Phil L. Jackson is likely to be reelected president as by law amendments are voted on and Fiesta plans discussed. The gathering will be a smoker.

Order of the Gran Quivera Phil L. Jackson

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