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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1916

Page

6

Injunction Sought Against Mayor Over Charter Power Claim

The City seeks a temporary writ challenging a provision in the amended charter granting the mayor authority to call out militia and police at will. The commission argues the provision exceeds the city’s current form of government, prompting a court hearing next Monday before Judge Cavlon of the Fifty-Third District Court. Officials note the mayor’s asserted powers are tied to Section 25 and may be modified by pending amendments.

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Weeds Used in Mericire Promoted by Department

A circulated pamphlet from the Department of Agriculture extols common weeds as nature’s remedies. It highlights root and leaf strengths and mentions Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a historic female tonic gaining renewed recognition.

V8. Department of Agcieuttays Lydia E. Pinkhom

City Attorney Gillette Faces Suit Over Police Staffing

In a contested case the City Attorney Gillette challenges an ordinance claiming it fails to specify the exact number of police to be sworn in. The court has sustained a related challenge and the matter centers on charter provisions and the appointing authority.

Amusements at Minpite Feature Farce and Fair

Fragmented OCR depicts Amusements by Robert Neeson at Minpite with mentions of Fara Wanan's Fair Nain and Rivlag eliaraea, highlighting strange names and a murder accusation. The text references an Empire center and a Wednesday renewal of Waanjuy's Fair Name with theatrical tone and unspecified events.

Robert Neeson Minpite Kowech Hinson Enepire Chenter Vlay Seni Ub Cain Sapecin Eliaraea Waanjuy

Major Connor Arrives as Assistant Chief of Staff

Major William DP Connor of the Corps of Engineers arrives in San Antonio Tuesday morning to assume the role of assistant chief of staff for the Southern Department. He brings extensive experience from the Staff College and Army War College and will assist in managing the increased executive workload as the regular army and militia forces are directed under new measures recently enacted by Congress.

William DP. Connor Corps of Engineers San Antonin Southern Barwin Ghier Connor Cangresa Ile Calero Army War College Ffuch A. Brom Agvica

Prices Climb in Powder and Shell Markets

A Winchester repeating arms company report from New Maver indicates a 20 percent price rise on smokeless powder and projectiles. Six months shows multiple increases across shells, with examples noting 60 to 90 shells up to 74 cents, and rifle prices near 206. The surge stems from higher demand and reduced supply, while dealers in San Antonio seek to limit price spikes.

Winchester Repeating Arms Company New Maver Nee San Antonie Roy Aen

Plan for Red Cross Base Hospital Rally in New Braunfels

Plans outline a full day event in New Braunfels to raise funds for a Red Cross base hospital. A rally at Lindas Park features concessions, sports, dancing, swimming, and attractions with committees formed to handle booths, publicity, and donations. Local women and San Antonio society members support the effort led by Mrs Landa and General Finstan.

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Too Fat Get More Fresh Air

Health advice urges weight loss through outdoor activity and reduced indoor living. It promotes regular weigh ins and a safe program claiming harmless digestion benefits and noticeable but modest weight reduction within days.

Sonyniers

Daughters of the American Revolution to Host Highland Park Benefit

Mrs William Jo Dunne regent leads a DAR event in San Antonio de Bexar to raise funds for neighborhood aid and terminally ill families. committees chair Mrs A J Matlock and Mrs M Cier plan dancing, entertainment, and soda pop stands with Miss Mimah Mirshbers and Mrs Sterling Price Adams coordinating actions. Local officials including Police Chief Adolph Flenne and banker Port Sia Howes assist. Phoenix Club and True Ad campaign volunteers organize cards and decorations for a large turnout.

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Unclear July 1 briefing on war preparedness measures

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Governor Ferguson and July 1 planning. It references Galveston and preparations by various agencies or groups. The passage is damaged, with garbled names and terms, making precise events or outcomes difficult to determine.

Goxemor Nathana Netens Alston Gover Ferguson Odax Galveston Galvester Ly

Building Nears Completion At Camp Wilson

YM C A Steuttuce at Cammy Wilson is nearing completion as work between lines progresses rapidly. Auxiliary tasks and furnishings planned with Reeder, H. Chatier, Dwight Rogers, and others joining recently. Navy Department of the M. C. 4 plans to erect additional club rooms upon final completion.

YM. C. A. Steuttuce Cammy Wilson Navy Department M. C Wade Ty Otter Club Rams Ead

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