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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1917

Page

9

Military Rule for Manchuria Expanded by Japan

Associated Press correspondence from Tokyo reports Japan moving to place the Manchurian region under direct military authority. The Kwantung government general will gain extensive administrative powers and control of military affairs, with consular duties and railway concession administration shifting to the government general.

Associated Press Tokio Japan Manchuria Kwantung Government Foreign Office Kurian Railway Company

Withdrawal of Consuls From Manchuria to Military Admin Officials

A plan proposes removing consuls from key Manchurian posts and replacing them with military administrative officials to take control of military and administrative affairs in the region.

Change Katy timetable for San Antonio trains

Missouri, Kansas & Texas adjusts departures and arrivals in San Antonio effective Sunday morning due to fewer passenger trains under National Defense plans. Katy Limited trains 29 and 30 shift times with No 30 at 11:00 a m and No 29 arriving at 7:20 p m after a 6:30 p m arrival prior.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas San Antonio Board of National Defense Katy Walter Walthall Sanntonio Mr. Walthall

Drought Delays Fredericksburg Road Work

The Fredericksburg Road project delayed by drought as macadam cannot be rolled and tarvia applied. Ernest Altgelt proposes a pump and pipe to supply well water from nearby farms, but Commissioner Gutzeit cites the high cost of obtaining 4000 feet of pipe as prohibitive.

Fredericksburg United States Ernest Altgett Gutzeit Davis Altgelt

Drowns In Concho River Near San Angelo

J W Barry a Coke County man living near Edith drowned recently in the Concho River near San Angelo Texas. Report says illness may have caused the accident while he swam with his brother in law and son. The body was buried at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo.

Cote Robert Tex Coke County J. W. Barry Edith Concho River San Angelo Concho Fairmount Cemetery

Hoover pledge card shortage prompts fresh printing

San Antonio volunteers report not enough Hoover pledge cards to reach all households. State Council of National Defense and local headquarters seek more from statewide sources while distributing cards to county families. A food conservation effort highlights need for a garbage inspector amid handling of cards and duties.

State Council of National Defense Roy Campbell Committee On Distribution San Antonio Hoover National League For Woman's Service Stewart George D. Armistead

Lockhart Starts $40,000 Sewer System Progress

Lockhart Texas reports slow progress on a $40,000 sewer project due to hard rock beds on East Market Street. Contractors say blasting is required nearly every foot, with over 100 workers on site and hand labor replacing two machines sent to Fort Sam Houston.

Lockhart Tex East Market Street Fort Sam Houston

City Plans to Sell Junk Collection by Purchase Agent Dalton

The city will collect and sell surplus property including old iron wire wheels and similar junk under Purchasing Agent R L Dalton. City officials expect higher prices now and may divide items into lots for bids from junk buyers. Mayor Bell advocates a house cleaning and disposal of unneeded city property. A Deputy Sheriff proposal to patrol highways for speeders awaits selection of a suitable officer.

R L. Dalton Bell

Speeders Prompt County Action Advised by Judge Ellis

Hart county commissioners received a letter from County Judge Ellis urging tougher action on the speed menace. The judge notes most drivers are careful but a minority ignore traffic laws and endanger public safety on highways and streets.

Lockhart Tex Ellis

Benjamin Elliott Cross Dies at 47 in Kingsville Texas

Benjamin Elliott Cross 47 son of Dr Edward Cross formerly of San Antonio now Kingsville Texas died at home 301 Regina Street at 4 pm Wednesday He leaves his father wife two daughters Mary Etta and Sadie E Cross and a son Benjamin E Jr The funeral was held at 4 pm Thursday from the residence and interment in City Cemetery No 6 Also Mrs J J Wilson 62 died Thursday morning at a local sanitarium native of Texas born in Lamar County Body to Belton Texas Friday by Shelley Loring Undertaking Company

Benjamin Eliott Cross Benjamin Elliott Cross Edward Cross San Antonio Kingsville Tex Regina Street Mary Etta Sadie E. Cross Benjamin E. Jr City Cemetery No. 6 J. J. Wilson Texas Lamar County Belton Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company

Death Notices: William M. Scultenfuss Dies in Tampa at 71

Word reached San Antonio of the death Sunday in Tampa Florida of William M. Scultenfuss seventy one. He is survived by his widow two sons and one daughter in Tampa two stepsons Edward Hisle of Tampa and Alpha Eisle of San Antonio and one sister Mrs.

San Antonio Tampa Fla William M. Scultenfuss Edward Hisle Alpha Eisle

Funeral Held For Ferdinand Theis In Tampa

Ferdinand Theis of San Antonio had his funeral held in Tampa on Tuesday, with services attended by family and friends. The obituary notes his San Antonio roots and final rites conducted in Florida.

Ferdinand Theis San Antonio Tampa

San Antonio Woman Dies After Illness Surrounded by Family

Mrs. Angela Bustillos 35 died at 3 pm Wednesday at a local hospital after treatment since Sunday. Born in Texas she lived in and about San Antonio all her life. Survived by husband and two children. Funeral from the San Jose mission at 6 pm Thursday.

Angela Bustillos Texas San Antonio San Jose Mission

Proper Hair Care Using Coconut Oil Soap

The article warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos that dry the scalp and damage hair. It recommends using refined coconut oil soap sparingly, one or two teaspoonfuls, to cleanse hair and scalp, rinse away dust and oil, and leave hair soft, silky, and easy to manage. Coconut oil soap is cheap, pure, greaseless, and available at pharmacies for family use.

Interment Planned at San Jose Mission Cemetery

The notice indicates an interment will take place at the San Jose Mission Cemetery, with details pending further information.

Automobile Equipment Both Phones 071 Adv Sheiley Loring

A brief classified note lists automobile equipment and two contact numbers for Sheiley Loring Undertaking Co. including the 071 exchange and advertisement marker.

Sheiley-Loring Undertaking Co

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