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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
3
New York reports 31 deaths and 151 new cases in 24 hours as infantile paralysis toll surpasses 700. Washington warns the public to beware of so called cures and urges inspectors to curb interstate shipments offering a cure for the illness.
Illi nois guardsmen stationed at Camp Wilson receive gifts sent from residents during a Red Cross drive in San Antonio. Volunteers sort and forward items to the troops, boosting morale and supporting service members away from home.
A shipment of 60 dozen tubes of dental cream arrived Thursday morning, with more toothbrushes and bathing suits en route. The consignment, sent to the Third Illinois Infantry from Woodstock Ottawa Belvidere and Kankakee Illinois, was forwarded by the Chicago Chapter of the Red Cross to Randolph Robertson at the San Antonio distributing station.
Palm Heights and San Fernando residents now receive door to door mail from the San Antonio office. Postmaster George D. Armistead backed the move in April and secured authority this week. He aims to extend delivery to Alamo Heights and Hot Wells, replacing rural routes with city service.
Chicago July 27 Fourteen labor leaders convicted of conspiracy to extort money and destroy property during a strike were sentenced after a new trial motion was overruled Six received penitentiary terms of one to three years and the others fines ranging from 500 to 2000 dollars
A man arrested in McKinney on Wednesday confessed to killing Miss Zada May Cramer, a trained nurse found dead March 26 on Oak Cliff High School campus. He claimed he planned to rob her but did not intend to kill, and two rings he possessed were said to be her property. Authorities withheld the suspect’s name.
A Washington Star quip frames a senator armor plate debate with a joke about a young husband and an old bachelor. The husband laments his wife’s extravagance while the bachelor notes that a wife is an expensive but lasting article.
Harry J. Spannell proprietor of a local hotel appeared before Justice Ragin for a preliminary examination on a charge of killing his wife and Lt. Col. M. C. Butler. Remanded to jail without bond to await the September 11 grand jury action. Spannell, said to be driven by jealousy, shot the pair a week ago in Alpine. He sobbed and muttered about his daughter during the quiet proceeding. He was then taken to Marfa and to El Paso for safekeeping.
Colonel Joseph A. Gaston reported findings clearing Colonel Butler of blame in the killings at Alpine last week. Mrs. Spannell was fatally shot by her husband Harry Spannell amid his jealousy. The investigation recounts the hotel visit and the fatal automobile ride that followed.
Reports from Athens indicate no immediate hostilities between Entente and Central Powers in Macedonia. Saloniki is not expected to be attacked, as Austro German forces number under a brigade and Bulgaria has about ten divisions on the front, limiting any assault.
French and British forces push to widen a pocket north and south of the Somme as German artillery concentrates in the theater. A British assault near Longueval and Guillemont gains a foothold but is repelled. Foch supports near Estrees and Soyecourt but gains only a few hundred meters of trench.
A Washington Star quip recalls a man proposing a selfless political organization and a rude heckler retorts that no such sea serpent party exists, highlighting a witty exchange about ideals and satire.
A testimonial from Andrew Surd of Montgomery Alabama dated April 6 1916 describes pimples and red eruptions ruining his face. He credits Cuticura Soap for cleansing and Cuticura Ointment for healing after a free sample and purchases. The ad invites free trials and notes sales worldwide.
Former Federal Bank and Trust Company officers face trial in the Thirty seventh District Court as it opens a summer term. They are out on bond after grand jury indictments accusing them of receiving money while the bank was insolvent.
The band will perform in the Gunter lobby at 7:30 Thursday evening. Members are friends of Percy Tyrrell from Wisconsin and the group is among the camp’s crack bands directed by William Coch.
Dr W D Hicks resumes practice specializing in eye ear nose and throat at 407 Moore Building. Advertising notice indicates continued services and location for patients seeking ENT care.
Police officials say the military provost guard began nightly duty Tuesday and they do not anticipate trouble with soldiers. Before the guard's assignment, officers faced some trouble handling the soldiers but no serious incidents occurred.
Wall panels priced at 1.45 per room with special values at 2.15 per room. Cut out borders and late patterns advertised. Sample books available by calling Crockett 5300. Kuntz Albaugh Lumber Co. and W. G. Schuwirth & Co. advertise sewer connections and plumbing services at 231 W Commerce St with Crockett phone number 641.
A member of Company F Eighth Illinois Infantry creating a disturbance resists an officer and is jailed in the city lockup overnight before transfer to military authorities on Thursday.
O'Connell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston St offers money loans on diamonds jewelry and watches with quick service and discreet terms. This advertisement highlights collateral loans for valuables and finance options in the local area.
Orchestrated event at Lambert's Beach features Willett's orchestra. Admission fifty cents for gents, ladies free, with afternoon and evening sessions advertised.
Two Mexican men are jailed on theft charges after allegedly stealing Jose Cervantez’s hat and selling it for 25 cents. They were apprehended Wednesday night by Policeman James.
R F Nunez a barber at 1817 South Alamo street was slashed on the right cheek left chest and neck at his shop Wednesday afternoon by a laborer. A pocket knife was used. The laborer was arrested by Policeman Beadle and the case will be transferred to county authorities.
Social event at W. O. W. Hall features a shirtwaist dance this Saturday July 29 with Willett Orchestra providing the music. Admission is 25 cents.
Short classified note lists men s second hand clothes bought and sold at 2318 Alamo Street Cr 8329 and Ric auto livery charging 1 50 to 2 50 per hour with cr 8 new.
Goes to New Orleans Peck M Grivet resigns as assistant manager of the St Anthony hotel and departs Thursday night. Joe Farr of Oklahoma City takes the post after seven years as assistant manager of the Southland hotel in Dallas.
Mrs. E. M. Blake reports a Wednesday evening burglary at 414 Trenton Avenue. Police say two dozen silver knives forks and spoons were taken from the residence.
A negro soldier armed with a pistol received a scalp wound during an altercation with Policeman Ross on East Commerce street at 7:45 PM Wednesday. The incident involved local authorities and occurred near the Bedell Building offices of J. F. Carl and R. H. Ward.
The Bremen sister ship Bremen was reportedly in Chesapeake as the Deutschland remained in port undecided about departure. German consul Carl A. Leuderitz said the Deutschland would not leave for a week. Crew stayed aboard the Neckar, the interned North German Lloyd liner, overnight.
Two allied warships appeared off Beaufort inlet July 27 following reports that the German merchant submarine Bremen was headed this way. They cruised about fifteen miles offshore and were likely sent from the squadron guarding the Virginia Capes awaiting the Deutschland's departure from Baltimore.
German admiralty announced that an airship attacked the Mariehamn base for Russian and British submarines on July 25. The bombardment carried 700 kilograms of explosives and the airship, though shelled, returned to port undamaged.
Stockholders of the 1918 Bi Centennial Exposition met at headquarters in Bedell ing but lacking a quorum the gathering was postponed to August 9. Letters with proxy forms are being sent to stockholders to secure at least 80 percent representation for discussion of future plans. A preliminary directors’ meeting noted the Bi Con books are in good condition and addressed concerns over a prior bond issue.
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