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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
6
An article in the Lancet Clinic cites Dr. James Bell of New York City who urges minimal medication for la grippe. He notes bowels should be cleared with salts or citrate of magnesia, and uses an anti kampia tablet every three hours for high fever and pain relief.
The Supreme Court sustains the blue sky laws of Ohio South Dakota and Michigan as constitutional state police measures to prevent fraud in securities sales. The decisions reject claims they burden interstate commerce and affirm exemptions and enforcement powers of state security commissions.
Police records show a surge in burglaries over Saturday and Sunday night with three thefts by Monday noon. I R Gottlieb confectionery at 102 Scott Street lost four candy boxes and cigars, likely by boys. S. Rabe at 124 Goliad Street had jewelry valued over $100 stolen, including a white pearl necklace and pearl earrings. A dwelling at 420 Monterey Street saw trunks ransacked and over two dozen garments stolen. Riess W Davis at 1824 Howard Street reported a five passenger auto theft. A Ford roadster owned by H O Wyneken stolen Saturday was found on the Castroville road five miles from San Antonio. accessories were missing.
Colonel Charles I DeBevoise of the First New York Cavalry expresses thanks to San Antonio for hospitality during their visit. He praises Texas and in particular their football team as a remarkable machine, deserving of strong local support. The message notes San Antonio’s kindness left a lasting impression on the regiment.
W B McGregor a pioneer merchant of Nuecestown died Saturday morning in Corpus Christi after a two week illness. Born in England in 1839 he came to the United States in 1852 arriving in Corpus Christi on Christmas Day. He is survived by a daughter Mrs George Emmert of Corpus Christi.
Five new all steel street cars arrived Saturday for the San Antonio Traction Company and were tested Monday by mechanics. Master mechanic Henry Fink praised their efficiency noting a single truck per car and advanced air brakes. Ten more cars are due this week while fifteen await electrical equipment. The most used lines likely to receive service will be the avenues with heavy business. Old cars will be moved from San Pedro avenue barns to storage on Tenth and Austin streets.
Twenty five tourists from New York City under Raymond Whitcomb Tours reached San Antonio, were to tour the city Monday afternoon, then proceed to Arizona Colorado and California. The group, staying at the St. Anthony, is led by William Kelly with W A Bancroft of the Boston Elevated Railway among the travelers. Bancroft plans wintering in San Antonio after visiting key sites. The party notes San Antonio’s press play up as a national publicity boost drawing tourists.
A fire swept the Levi and cess livery barn and garage in Omaha Nebraska destroying seventy five horses and fifteen automobiles. The losses total seventy five thousand dollars with the blaze beginning early today.
Binley notes the year's shortest days while Briggs replies with a brisk affirmation as both men speak in a Boston Transcript style. The exchange captures a seasonal mood with implied local color and character.
Monday and Tuesday social notes list entertainments at the St Anthony and the Grand, including dancing and dinners. Dr and Mrs T T Jackson host a double box at the Grand for Miss Winona Willis while various clubs meet at the Gunter and local churches schedule afternoon gatherings. Notable names include Miss Eleanor Van Hook of St Louis and Mrs D A Williams with several church and club groups in attendance.
Ruth Monro Augur portrays Florence Rabe Ramer, San Antonio attorney and Texas pioneer in the women’s movement, praised for healthful vigor and independence as she tours the state with Dr Mossensohn of Jerusalem. Ramer is one of two Texas women admitted to the bar.
Mrs Archhbald F Commiskey arrives Sunday from New York to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J T Haile while Captain Commiskey serves with General Pershing in Mexico. The couple recently returned from the Philippines where they were married several months ago and Mrs Commiskey is known as Miss Margaret Haile.
Mrs R W Nowlin arranged a majestic party with tea at her French place home on Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Jeanette Hagelstein. Guests included Miss Hagelstein and several other ladies such as Elizabeth Kokernot Marguerite Maracheau Elma Dill Russell Corinne Russell Constance Buhler Inez Foster Hazel Hutchins Blanche von Seelen Sundt and Mesdames John Dewees Howard Fred Tips William Morrow S P Cunningham C C Todd.
Frank A. Barber Henry C Feld man and George Hagelstein head a Christ Episcopal Church market committee urging early orders to Mrs Charles Satterlee to match demand. Miss Mae Thomas returns from Newark. Alzafar Shrine wives host luncheon in St Anthony tapestry room with 110 covers before Emma Bunting matinee at Majestic. Needlework Guild of America San Antonio conducts annual tea and officer election notices with Mrs G P Trimble chairing and many named attendees.
Swift Company reports San Antonio beef sales for the week ending Saturday January 20 with domestic beef averaging 10 to 11 cents per pound. Adg.
Miss Elsie Walter, a bride to be, was feted with a miscellaneous shower in the Gunter pink room, hosted by Miss Alice Wolff and the San Souci Club. Attendants included Misses Walter, Adele Newman, Mary Peters, Ethel Lohse, Lena Peters, Estelle Mechler, Alma Hildebrandt, Millie Wesp, Dalla Taylor, Nora Gugenheim, Bertha Wesp, Bertha Vredenburg, and Stella Cappuyns. The club elected new members and discussed a future dance.
Mrs. Kate Rutledge announces the engagement of her daughter Edna May to Charles F. Jordan. The wedding is set for Wednesday evening at St. Marys Catholic Church with Miss Lee Hollingsworth and Miss Virginia Wall as bridesmaids, Eugene Jordan and Alfonso Oeding as attendants.
Announcement of the marriage of Isador Marks of Sabinal and Miss Ray Mark of New York on Sunday January 14 at the St. Anthony Hotel. Rabbi Samuel Marks read the ceremony. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Margules and son of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Hirsch of Seguin.
Sherman L. Whipple, counsel for the House rules committee, prepares for hearings in New York to probe possible profits from a leak regarding President Wilson's peace note. The inquiry may not extend to the New York Stock Exchange, with early witnesses to discuss stock trade procedures from the three days before the note's publication.
The committee plans to question exchange brokers officials with no delay if needed. Expert accountants will be hired to examine the books the committee hopes to obtain. This phase of the investigation will take several days.
The San Antonio Turn Verein will host a Friday evening card party. Members and guests are invited to join in for an evening of social games and refreshments at the club.
Fort Worth Texas January 22 The defense in the Tom Cooper case accused of shooting Police Captain Frank Coffey to death eighteen months ago announced ready for trial when the case was called. The state asked until afternoon to state its decision.
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