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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
3
Local Franklin dealers announce a national July 13 efficiency and thrift demonstration. Two observers will verify performance of a Franklin stock car under all conditions, with results published July 14 and 15. The campaign urges motorists to compare design and materials to judge true value.
Francis H. Coleman died at Kingsville on July 9 from injuries after falling from a sleeping porch at his daughter Mrs. J. R. Trussell's home. He was nearly 80 years old.
General James Parker, commander of the Southern Department, notes two acts of Congress restricting army bands to military posts and prohibiting civilian competition. Army musicians may perform only when civilian bands are waived and service duties are not hardship, with the military commander deciding.
Local druggists tout Calotabs as the denauseated calomel tablet that ends Saturday night calomel horrors. One tablet at bedtime with water, no taste, next morning liver cleaned and appetite strong. Sold only in sealed 20 dose packages for thirty five cents with money back guarantee if not delighted.
The city enforces a fishing ban after a 1916 ordinance that sets fines from 1 to 200 dollars per offense. Police were unaware of the ban's immediate effect and confusion arose as some fished after July 1 due to previous open season rules.
Mrs. S. J. Boggus aged nearly 70 fell from a back door at her son's home north of town Tuesday afternoon and broke a limb. She is in critical condition due to the blaze of anger in the text.
The San Antonio Traction Company merges with the San Antonio Gas and Electric Company to form the San Antonio Public Service Company. The city gains rate regulation power for gas and electricity independent of transportation profits, with merger to be completed in 90 days and a Camp Kelly extension in use within the same period. Books must remain separate and open to city inspectors.
The American commission led by Elihu Root ends a month long survey of the Russian situation and believes Russia will emerge from internal strife and direct efforts to the war. It notes dangers from German propaganda and transportation problems, with food supply a critical issue for autumn and winter. Root says democracy shows no incurable malady and that Russia's debate stage precedes action.
San Antonio Public Service Company plans a new extension from Collins Garden southward about 2.5 miles toward Lyon Avenue and Quintana road in South San Antonio. Construction could begin within a week, with service starting in less than thirty days once crews are organized. The project, costing about 50 thousand dollars, will use on hand materials and extend the Collins Garden Line toward the Somerset road corridor to serve the military camp. Vice-President W. B. Tuttle promises rapid completion to provide service for the growing camp population.
A clumsy exchange unfolds as he pleads to be her partner through further dances. She rejects with a curt reply, leaving the request unsettled and the evening tense as the next dance approaches.
Washington reports say Mexico unlikely to join the war, with officials urging neutrality. Ambassadors note concerns over a break with Germany and potential U S obligations while Mexico keeps a benevolent neutrality allowing American ships to dock in its harbors.
The Laurens county grand jury reports the county jail is in good condition with doors and locks secure after two black inmates serving life sentences escaped recently.
San Antonio Council No 786 conducted a special meeting raising 900 dollars toward a 1 million dollar fund to aid recreational activities and care for soldiers in camps and in France. The government recognizes KC as a moral welfare institution with access to camps and non Catholics welcome.
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