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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1916

Page

5

Adkins Campaign Clampdown In Lampasas County Support

Lampasas County expects Judge Joe A. Adkins to win by at least a two thirds majority due to deep local ties. The Fourteenth District candidate toured Lampasas and neighboring counties praising labor measures from the Thirtieth Legislature and plans to continue through Bexar County before the primary.

Lampasas Tex Joe A. Adkins Fourteenth Adkins Lampasas County Brady McCulloch Joint Labor Legislative Board of Texas House Bexar County

Man and girl shot in Sunny Slope. Mexican suspected

George W. Thompson, 25, a brewery worker, and Miss Jennie Toups, 23, were shot shortly after 11 p.m. at the Toups home on Rosewood avenue. Thompson in serious condition, both victims say a Mexican with a rifle fired on them. a 30-30 rifle was found near the scene. Police continue investigation as Thompson and Toups offer similar statements.

George W. Thompson Jennie Toups Ida Toups Rosewood Avenue Sunny Slope Thompson Miss Toups Toups Massey Captain Coy Harvey Guerra Central Police

Militia Inflow Increases San Antonio Camp Strength

Illinois Third and Fourth Regiments arrive at Pine Street and I G N yards with a Wisconsin artillery troop. The two regiments join up to form a growing camp at Fort Sam Houston alongside other Illinois units. The total force nears 10 000 with more regiments expected this week.

Wisconsin San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Southern Pacific New Orleans Pine Street New Braunfels Avenue Second Illinois Eighth Infantry Illinois Chicago Edward J. Lang Charles Greene Frank Brown Funston National Guard

Detective Chief William Desmond Dies

William Desmond, for seventeen years chief of detectives in St. Louis, died July 4 after an eighteen month illness.

St. Louis William Desmond

DeMiracle Hair Remover Endorsed by Physicians

The advertisement promotes DeMiracle as a safe depilatory that goes beneath the skin to remove hair. It claims endorsements from physicians and medical journals, selling 50 cent, 1.00, and 2.00 dollar bottles. Orders and inquiries go to DeMiracle Chemical Co. Dept. I at Park Ave and 129th Street, New York.

Becaus DeMiracle Chemical Co Dept. I Park Ave 129Th St New York

Lydia Pinkham Remedies Endorsement From Paterson Customer

Mrs Elsie J Vander Sande of Paterson New Jersey writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier improved her back pains irregular cycles nervous symptoms and fatigue. She recommends the products to women with female ills and invites others to write for free confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.

Paterson, N. J Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E Pinkham Elsie J. Vander Sande Godwin Street Paterson N. J Lydia EF Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Rain Cuts Short Independence Day Park Program

Rain interrupted Independence Day events at Brackenridge and Koehler parks on Tuesday afternoon forcing cancellations of races and athletic contests. Stern crowds enjoyed park gatherings despite the shower, while Koehler park concluded with flag-raising and readings. Marshall Eskridge delivered the main address on patriotism amid a festive day briefly cut short by rain. Consul General Hanna visited, marking his first Fourth in the U S in twenty years. The Zouaves veterans group joined a reunion roll call led by Charles M Barnes and others.

Brackenridge Koehler Koehler Park Bradbent Helen Hampton Marshall Eskridge Charles M. Barnes Hanna United States San Antonio Zouaves Fred Beissner Gus Margorwitz George Salter Peter Maxfeldt George Phillips Hans Reichelt J. Bowman

Milam County Fair Draws Large Crowd

Milam County fair opened July 4 with a two day program and a grand parade witnessed by a large crowd. Pilot Lester E Miller flew a biplane over Rockdale encircling the city before a park landing, his craft damaged by a blocking car. Races included a $150 free-for-all pace won by Kentucky Rosewood with John A. Hulen riding. Eunice Strong won the free-for-all trot, with Clear Coast second. Carondel et won the half mile dash with Sorghum second.

Rockdale Tex Milam County Lester E. Miller Kentucky Rosewood John A. Hulen Texas Carondelet Sorghum Tobin Tempest Duncan

President Wilson dedicates labor temple amid suffrage interruption

President Wilson dedicates a labor temple for the American Federation of Labor and urges calm counsel for rights. A suffragette from the woman’s party heckles him, is silenced by Secret Service and led away by police. Gompers then prompts a pro‑president demonstration urging support during peace or war.

Washington, D. C Wilson American Federation of Labor Congressional Union Congress Mexico Begu Mabel Vernon Woman's Party White House Secret Service United States Gompers Federation

Parker Stays in Race on Progressive Ticket

In a telegram dated July 4, Parker announced he will remain in the race and seek the Progressive Party’s support. The message was dispatched from New Orleans.

Parker New Orleans

Parker urges Progressives to stay true to convictions

Louisiana district committee of the Progressive party cites John M. Parker urging continued fight against Democrats and not joining the band wagon. He hints he may not back Republican or Democrat nominees and will issue a definite stance soon. The quotes include a remark about a father’s reaction to a marriage proposal.

Progressive Party Louisiana John M. Parker Parker

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