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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
2
The San Antonio Light reports about 12 000 families moved within the city in 1915 and expects similar relocations this year. Light Want Ads promise high circulation and strong returns for property owners placing ads. Rates shown for 15 word ads with multiple run options.
Colonel James L. Taylor, assistant chief inspector of the New York Bureau of Explosives, will speak at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium Friday night. He will discuss kinds of explosives and handling for transport. The talk invites shippers and railroad men with free admission. He is expected to discuss the Ardmore Oklahoma explosion.
Advert says Zemio heals eczema ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. A 25c bottle or $1 for extra large bottle is enough for instant relief, cleansing and soothing the skin without greasiness. Zemio is described as a disappearing liquid that does not smart delicate skin and is readily applied. Cleveland.
George C. Griffin of 1809 Kelly Avenue claims Vitalitas revived his wife from a run-down condition improving appetite and mood. He says she has become sunny again and urges others to use Vitalitas sold at Sommer's Drug Store and by druggists.
Leave of absence for seven days from March 12 1916 is granted Major Conrad E Koerper Medical Corps. Leave of absence for two months upon arrival in the United States is granted Major Henry A Ripley Philippine Scouts. Leave of absence for two months with travel permission to China and Japan on return from duty in the Philippines is granted Second Lieutenant John 4 Robinson Ninth Cavalry.
Mary Isabel Brush reports in the New York Tribune that Russia lacks bank checks. Large payments are delivered by cash carried to creditors, with advance notice by telephone or public dating of settlements. An American colleague received a 40 000 rouble cash delivery from a shipyard contact after banks had closed.
Three American army Lieutenants Peyton Mort and Waldron face court martial over leading a rescue mission into Mexico to free two captured privates near Brownsville. Investigators may find they violated orders not to cross the boundary, and four rescuers died in the Rio Grande. Secretary Garrison awaits findings while Carranza moves to return the captives unharmed to signal goodwill.
Four U S soldiers drowned while crossing the Rio Grande near Progreso Mexico after attempting to rest by standing in the water. Bodies may bear gunshot wounds, and four officers face court martial for disobedience and violating international law as petitions seek pardons for the fourteen privates. Col Quintanilla reports a Mexican sergeant disputed decalred decoys.
The weather bureau predicts a Trinity River stage of 34 feet within 48 hours, four feet below the December 1914 flood peak. River-bottom residents are told to move livestock to higher ground and others to be ready to evacuate on short notice.
Beaumont Texas collected almost $2000 yesterday for the relief of Jewish war sufferers. The drive drew donations from local residents and organizations as part of wartime relief efforts.
James O Leary a nine year San Antonio attorney died at his residence 138 East French Place at 5 15 PM Thursday. He came from Tomahawk Wisconsin where he was city attorney for eleven years and later practiced law here until death. Survived by widow two sons James O Leary Jr and D J Brennan and sister Miss Marguerite O Leary. Funeral from home at 3 30 PM Sunday with services at St Marys Church at 4 30 PM.
L. E. Kauffman died suddenly in Butler Spur Bastrop county last Wednesday at age 55. He was the brother of Hugo F. Kauffman of San Antonio who died in September 1914. L. E. Kauffman had long ties to Galveston and often visited San Antonio. The body was taken to Houston for interment.
Mrs. Magdelene Watzlavick 74 died at her home 423 South Street Friday. Native of German Poland, she came to San Antonio at age 14. Widow of Jacob Watzlavickick she is survived by daughters Mrs. Fred Binz and Mrs. Arthur Lohse and sons Theodore Thomas Henry. Funeral planned Saturday with final arrangements pending guidance from Mexico.
Emma Waltersdorf longtime San Antonio public school teacher died at a sanitarium at 6 pm Thursday. Born in San Antonio she lived here all her life and is survived by many relatives. Funeral from 204 Dunning Ave at 2 pm Saturday, with interment in City Cemetery No. 1. Rev. A L Wolff to officiate.
Robert A Brookover aged 35 died at 10 oclock Thursday night in a San Antonio sanitarium. He came to San Antonio two years ago from Shawnee Oklahoma. A brother Charles Brookover of Little Rock Arkansas was with him. He is survived by his mother Mrs Robert C Brookover of Shawnee three sisters and six brothers. A former soldier he served through the Spanish American War. The Sloan and Hagy chapel will conduct services at 430 pm Friday and the interment will be in the national cemetery.
Local ad for Shelley Loring Undertaking Company featuring automobile equipment and both phone numbers 971. Listed services include vehicle supplies and related automotive items.
Woodmen of the World sovereign commander W A Fraser arrives in San Antonio after addressing Woodmen circles at Woodmanhall. About 500 women attend the session with remarks on Woodcraft as Fraser and party plan a dinner at the St Anthony Hotel and a large general meeting in Woodman Hall.
A Pennsylvanian fireman touts Plant Juice as a magic tonic for stomach liver and kidney issues. The testimonial from Henry Klingensmith of Pittsburg claims rapid improvement and a full cure, with San Antonio dealer H L Wagners Drug Store selling the product.
Major General Frederick Funston commander of the Southern Department returns from Brownsville after inspecting troops in the Lower Rio Grande valley and pursuing a duck hunt. He notes possible court martial for three officers who led the Rio Grande crossing and says no troop shifts will occur though some units prepare to move to Panama. A social reception and dance will honor Funston and his wife at the Fort Sam Houston post gymnasium with many San Antonians expected.
The United States issues a sharp protest over Britain's interference with neutral mails. It cites censorship and seizures as unwarranted and urges immediate action. Britain's Grey replies that a consultative position with allies will determine the response.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote captures a back-and-forth between a tireless philanthropist and a practical man. The man wonders if he is called to aid others, while noting the unanimity of expectation from fellow citizens.
Popular Mechanics reports a southern inventor has created a mechanical escape system for locomotives. Two large boiler plate cylinders under the cab seats drop the operator into a sealed chamber, then eject the seat and drop the crew to safety while the train is simultaneously halted and suppressed.
City ad proclaims Solvax as a standard kidney remedy sold by H L Wagner with money back guarantee. It claims many cures in San Antonio and urges readers to try the treatment to relieve lazy or clogged kidneys and related pains.
Chief Caupolican of Chilean descent spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at the St. Anthony Hotel about US relations with South American republics and answered questions on trade. Louis Heuermann urged immediate patronage of sporting goods stores for health, with Leon Goodman as toastmaster.
A cold wave struck Corpus Christi last evening with a sharp temperature drop. Indications point strongly to a light snowfall tonight.
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