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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1916

Page

12

Woman and Baby Hurt in East Houston Street Collision

Mrs Maria Villa Gonzales suffered bruising to the left eye and her baby Louisa bruised on the forehead when struck by a jitney crossing East Houston and North Medina. The driver A B Martin was arrested for reckless driving. case dismissed after testimony showed the woman walked into the side of the car.

Maria Villa Gonzales Louisa East Houston Street North Medina A. B. Martin Tes Juan Cardenas San Marcos Street Military Plaza Steve Applewhite Miller

City Mowers Sought for Brackenridge Park Golf Links

Acting Mayor Lambert seeks bids on motor driven lawn mowers for Brackenridge Park golf course. He notes a $470 model and argues one operator can manage the 18 holes, replacing horse driven gear with a mower that also acts as a roller to improve turf and efficiency. The purchasing agent will gather further prices on similar machines.

Lambert Brackenridge Park

Laundry owner pleads guilty in county cases

Under a guilty plea entered Wednesday in Justice Campbell's court, settlement was effected in several cases brought by County Attorney Dan Lewis against the proprietor of a local laundry for employing girls beyond permitted limits.

County Upholds 54 Hour Work Week For Women

County Attorney Lewis cites a new law passed by the Thirty fourth Legislature enforcing a 54 hour weekly limit and an 11 hour daily maximum for women workers. Eight affected employees will receive double time for overtime with no wage reductions or discharge following the agreement.

Lewis State Department of Labor

Ward For Drug Victims At City Hospital

Acting Mayor Lambert proposes dedicating a hospital ward at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital to treat drug habit victims. County Judge Davis and Mayor Brown support the plan, to be implemented when hospital management is organized. Lambert says many become dope fiends via patent medicines and doctors prescriptions. treatment is preferred over jail.

Lambert Robert B. Green Lowther

Preparedness Exercise Promotes Allen's Foot-Ease Use

All walkers and standers are urged to fortify their feet with Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. It relieves soreness and friction, aiding comfort during summer activity. Over 100000 packages are used by troops in war zones. Free trial by mail.

Allen Allen S. Olmster Lelicy, N

Y M C A Work Along Border Under Way

Y M C A relief efforts expand to the border with General Secretary E T Dilley and L A Coulter visiting Brownsville San Benito Harlingen Mercedes and McAllen. Clubs planned in several towns and a large troop presence at McAllen accompanies a $500 goal progress report from San Antonio.

McAllen Tex E. T. Dilley L. A. Coulter

Notable Guests at San Antonio Hotels Across City

The St. Anthony hosts T. J. Purce of St. Louis and J. H. Duengen of Dallas while Miss Winnie Goodwin of Moscow Texas and Mrs. M. A. Haynes of Houston check in. The Gunter welcomes Lee Neblett of Waco and O S Dodge of Houston among others. the Menger sees arrivals including M E June of Houston and c A Walesa of Bridgeport Connecticut.

T. J. Purce St. Louis St. Anthony Winnie Goodwin Moscow Tex Gunter Frederick McCormick Los Angeles Menger J. H. Duengen Dallas Lee Neblett Waco Henry R. Hill Quincy, NL M. A. Haynes Houston O. S. Dodge M. E. June M. E. Montgomery San Francisco G. E. Farley C. A. Walesa Bridgeport, Conn Edward 8. Kline St. Anthony, Co V. Fetty Oklahoma City R. B. Wofford New Orleans

Beeville Boy Run Over by Truck in Morning Incident

Walter Lessie a 13 year old resident of Beeville Texas was run over at about 10 oclock by a heavily loaded truck owned by a San Antonio transfer company. The accident happened Wednesday morning.

Walter Lessie Beeville Texas San Antonio Transfer Company

Prohibition Party Adopts Camel Emblem

Chicago July 5 camel adopted as the 1916 campaign emblem for the Prohibition Party. The emblem is a gun metal camel button bearing the letters P P for Prohibition Party.

Prohibition Party P. P

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