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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1917

Page

7

Rotary Club Hears Singers and Orator at San Antonio

The Friday luncheon featured the first New York Cavalry quartet and Chilean orator Chief Caupolican. Caupolican was made an honorary member and pledged to spread service nationwide. Ed Raymond presided. Professor Henry Clayton spoke briefly.

New York Cavalry Chief Caupolican First New York Cavalry Caupolican Rory Club St. Anthony Hotel Soldier Ingers Arry L. Miller San Annio Rotarians New York The Empire First New York Ed Raymond Henry Clayton Bombay

No Opposition 10 batts in Senate

Washington D C January 19 confirmation of Robert L Batts of Austin by the Senate as judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit is assured as Senators Culberson and Sheppard will not oppose him. The appointment is a personal one by the attorney general and supports forecasts that the senators would not block it. Culberson endorsed Harry P Lawther and Sheppard Lee Estes, who stood by their recommendations.

Washington, D. C Robert L. Batts Austin Senate Fifth Judicial Circuit Culberson Sheppard Batts Gregory Harry P. Lawther Dallas Sheppard Lee Estes Texarkana McCormick Texas

Senator Courtesy in Naming Precedent Questioned

The text notes Batts being a law professor to the senator at the University of Texas and remarks that Gregory is not setting a new standard with president consent, since predecessors have acted similarly with former law partners.

Batts University of Texas Gregory

Sweet Potatoes to Go Higher Predicts Price Rise

E. W Cole of the Texas Department of Agriculture predicts a substantial price increase for sweet potatoes within thirty days after a market investigation. He cites an aggressive demand campaign and the crop’s higher food value compared to Irish potatoes as key factors.

Austin Tex E. W Cole Bureau of Markets State Department of Agriculture

Tennessee Suffrage Bill Passes in House Vote

The Tennessee House approved a woman voting bill 59 to 25 in Nashville on January 19. Suffragists demonstrated as the measure advances to the Senate for consideration in the city and presidential elections.

Nashville Tenn House of Representatives Senate

Don't Use Dyes for Gray Hair Warns Advertorial

A promotional piece urges readers to avoid hair dyes for gray hair and recommend Q-Pan Hair Color Restorer. It promises natural color restoration, improved hair health, and gloss with permanent results, sold at drug stores for 50 cents or via Hessig-Ellis Drug Co. Memphis.

Q-Ban Hessig-Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn

General Greene delays Second Brigade march to Leon Springs

Army guardsmen at Camp Wilson expect no border return soon as Brigadier General Henry A. Greene postpones the Second Brigade’s target practice trip to Leon Springs. Troops speculate delayed orders on state troops and await official word from Washington or the department after General Funston’s border inspection.

Camp Wilson Border Service Henry A. Greene Leon Springs Greene Illinois District of Columbia Infantry Funston Mexico Washington Department

Mask Ball Prizes and Events in City Listings

Local notices describe multiple social events and sales. Highlights include a Dixie $25 cash prize mask ball at W. O. W. hall on January 20 with Willett's Union Orchestra, a Knights and Ladies of Security drill team event, and a masquerade dance at Macdona Shooting Club hall on January 21 with $10 prizes. Advertised services include dentistry, architecture, shoe vulcanizing, and a printing firm offering business growth tips. Also postponed biological meeting due to Professor Marnock illness.

Dixie W. O. W. Hall Willett’s Union Orch Knights and Ladies of Security O. W. Hall Willett's Union Orchestra G. W. Marnock Texas Scientific Society of San Antonio Macdona Shooting Club Lick

Auto strike leaves rider hurt as car speeds away

A slightly injured rider watched his horse killed and his wagon damaged when struck by a speeding automobile at about 6 o'clock Friday morning at the intersection of West Houston and San Saba streets. The windshield shattered and the chauffeur reportedly fled the scene.

West Houston San Saba

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