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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
6
A garbled page fragment markets a weight loss program and gout treatment, with unrelated notes about a Swedish oil venture and a massive consumer device. It mentions Korein NC-110 and a New York address, but the text is fragmented, nonsensical, and interleaves miscellaneous product pitches.
Band Sergeant Oscar Biermann, longtime Nineteenth Infantry leader, faces a court martial at Camp Travis for disloyalty. Trial setup, witness summons from Jacksonville and other cities, with Lieut. William Nelson leading Biermann’s defense and Lieut. Howard J. McElroy leading the prosecution. Biermann, with eighteen years in service, denies the charges amid the department’s noted crack band reputation.
Army officers and enlisted personnel are reassigned across Camp Travis Fort Sam Houston and related stations. Lieutenants Collier Achenbach Berens Counts Thompson Gore and Kelly move to new duties. Capt Mathews Meyers and Brosius receive instructional and athletic assignments. Transfers include Walker from Fort Sam Houston to Fort Bliss and Leong Carberry detached to militia affairs office.
Marry Hertz Ibarg announces her bid for Staite Senator from the 24th District comprising Bexar, Kendall, Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera, and Neal, subject to Democratic primaries. Political advertisement.
James of the city detective force was discharged after a Wednesday trial before commissioners on charges of inefficiency and conduct unbecoming an officer. Mayor Bell had filed the charges weeks earlier following Luther King’s dismissal, with witnesses testifying about loans to park concessionaires and protection payments. Four affirmative votes sustained the charges. James offered no defense and may appeal for salary and vindication.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It promises quick relief from stomach aches indigestion and bowel issues, claims it cleans insides and is safe for babies and adults, and warns against counterfeit bottles. The copy imitates old medical ad tone and emphasizes authenticity from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Witnesses described gifts and loans claimed to fund reopened shows at Wortham and alleged payments to police officers and officials. McClellan testified he gave up eight dollars and linked an amusement boss to a 150 dollar contribution for a campaign fund while others denied knowledge of specific sums. Weatherell concluded the testimony after a tense cross examination.
English poet John Masefield, hosted at Kelly Field, sat with Colonel Quackenbush and penned a playful verse praising the hospitality. The poem, produced on site, thanks Colonel Quackenbush and the field crew including Major Heuard and Captain Kendall, and notes the day as one of bright aviation wonder.
Camp Cravis prepares a renal negro minstrel show performed by recruits at the camp. Maj Clarence L Tinker leads, with 100-plus performers including former pros. Sgt Wightman and Wade Boteler organize, with Lieut Martin in charge. Show set for Saturday night at the Cony Majestic Theater, proceeds funding a dance platform for negro soldiers.
Members of the Retail Butchers Association meeting with the Retail Grocers Association decided to seek a commercial ice rate for heavy users. The Butchers voted to affiliate with the Retail Merchants Association as part of the discussion.
Local detectives accuse two boys of thefts involving bicycles, harness and misc items, with a man charged for bartering in stolen goods. The youths allegedly disposed of the loot for small sums, while dance previews advertise West End Lake pavilion and Idlewilde Pavilion with orchestras and entrance details.
Washington July 3 Former Speaker Cannon announces candidacy for re election to Congress from the 18th Illinois District and says he aims to set records for long service in office.
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