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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
8
Weather Damages Texis Crops After Heavy Rains
In Dallas area heavy rains over three days flood fields and ruin wheat and oats. Farmers report 2.61 inches of rain around the city with heavier totals locally, stalling harvest as soft soils delay resumed work and threaten full crop salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Ina
Interstate Commerce Commission Orders Grain Weight Rule Change
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads in Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri and Iowa to remove prejudicial grain weight rules setting a 30 000 pound minimum for grain products. Interstate shipments use 40 000 pounds. The C C held Missouri River to Mipp ed valley flour shipments favor Illinois mills and harm Western producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Missouri River
Illinois
Vice Squad Nets Thirty-Eight Arrests In City
Police vice squads arrested 38 people Saturday and Sunday nights including 18 women. Most arrests were for violating rooming house ordinances with fines in police court Monday ranging from 100 to 160 dollars. soldiers were handed to military police. Two men alleged to run a game of chance on West Houston Street were arrested and later freed on 100 dollar bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Houston Street
Bright new star spotted at Leander McCormick Observatory
Washington reports a new star described by QC P Olivier of the University of Virginia. The blue star, magnitude about 0.5, is located in Aquilia and is among the brightest visible this season. Coordinates are given as right ascension 18h44m and declination plus 0d32m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Leander McCormick Observatory
University of Virginia
Qc.p. Olivier
Associated Press
Aquilia
End of World Sect Urges Hoarding Food Supplies
Government agents probe reports that a religious sect predicting the world’s end tells members to stockpile food and materials. Some sect publications were barred for disloyal matter and possible action may curb literature promoting hoarding. Prosecution under anti hoarding laws possible. Dublin WOMEN Sign Protest Against Conscription Thousands of Irish women rally to oppose conscription pledging no support for any conscripted man and aiding families harmed by resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dublin
Ireland
Big Increase in Horder Troops Under Way
The article reports a major buildup in Southern Department forces as thousands of drafted and volunteer troops move to camps around San Antonio and border stations. It notes redeployments to Brownsville, El Paso, Del Rio, and Eagle Pass, with plans for a Depot Brigade at Camp Travis and a surge of 4,000 Black recruits followed by 15,000 White troops. It also mentions Richard Cleveland joining the Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Department
San Antonio
Brownsville
el Paso
del Rio
Eagle Pass
National Army Cavalry
United States Guards
Nineteenth Infantry
Texas
Galveston
Ack
Camp
Travis
Camp Travis
War Department
Casualty List Reports Multiple War Deaths and Wounds
The War Department releases a casualty list listing Killed in Action, Died of Wounds, Died of Disease, and Wounded in Action. Names include Captains Fames A. Anderson and Henry Soppriam Mosher, Lieutenants John Ewing and Alfred Lawrence, plus numerous corporals and privates from varied states and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson
Sunnie
Henry Sppriam
Mosher
Filconer
New_ York
John AJ Ewing
Dorchester
Mas
Vega Alfred Lawrence
Nol
John Douglas Crawford
Brookine
Nass
Thomas Warner Goddard
Marysville
J.U. Detroit
Mich
Anthony Dicello
Pottsville
Aubrey , Jones
Paris
Tex
ATH
Saxonville
Miss
JA Rafton
Malden
Mece
Prederick Mills
Geneva
Muel Puch Alter
Alehyster, Co
RED Eds
Ashland
Mohler
Ore
Covington
Mith
Welser
Idaho
A. Mursisonderi-Potorra
Wright
Biscne
N.C
Jieysville
T. Waley
Tenn
Crosswell
Felicity
Ohio
Daniels
Mastman
TARRY
Esba Lancaster
Far Mine
Fishback
Nelton
Ind
Calvin B
Jenny Seatile
Crer Midtwan
Abeard
John W. Landry
Union
S. S
Florence
Ala Hae
Mass
Iz Smith
Hardin
Mont
AN Strisger
Stewartville
Minn
Bennie
Jones
Grand Ridge
Fla
James W. Weldon
Tololo
Walter Bruce
Lowell
Privatekts
Aseaaiimnet H
Brornby
Fall River
Ata
Harry FL Ray
Mccurtain
Okla Joseph
Mc Todd
Tirand Aspins
Mica
John Warren
Madison
Dozen Witt Beuera
H. W. Walteman
Kamam Low
Charles V. Calquits
James L
UANO
Baney Dick Ferguson
Victoria
Cell
Brooklyn
Wis
Lloyd
Ae Milder
Montielt Tarry BO Robin Foalem
Ksevn Leackett
Jasper
Edward Sherrad
Mrunswiels
Louis Sthrer
St. Caul
Arthur Washington
Clarksdale
Mississippi
Anraha Strwatct
Georgetown
Joseph Beauton
New Haven
Conn
Jefvenson O. Myer
Boon. Vile
Low Jamies W. Hewitt
Creston
Town
Anton Jireg
Aee Jones
Ardrew
Tosevh L
Washington
D.C
Cape
Namton
York
Northampton
T. Clat
Memphis
John Patol
David A
TY Welly
Stittiville
Cool
Lonte
Con
Ehacken
Serge Smith
Gwarald Quinn Porala Herm
USA
Minn Winslow
Cors Sade
William Gordon
New York
Choyato
Addison
Meh
Merle Th
Joanson
Moorce TM
Loy J Kraemer
Fond Dulave
Privates
AL Pla
Tromas
Boa
Aubcon
Joun
Abal
New
Ford Cage
Martan
Manticok
Chowntich
Hamburg
Cunn
Homer City
Fran
Bi Garerer
Vipul A. Ginson
Victor
Goodwin
Lawrence
Watt
Hayes
Kyeioni
Winwood
Punxsutowney
St Ay
Morgan
Joselie
Michafa
Nesta
Rhgnano
Tuily
Tooneyton
AN Vracuse
Calotabs Calomel Purified For Gentle Relief
Purified Calotabs touted as a refined calomel medicine offering no taste griping or nausea. One tablet at bedtime with water, next morning a clean liver and no dietary restriction, priced thirty five cents with money back guarantee from druggist.
Sunday’s heat peaks at 96 degrees amid hot summer spell
The day marked the hottest so far this summer with a high of 96 and a Sunday night low around 70. Forecaster Major Allen Buell says warm weather will continue with nights offering relief from the daytime heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Buell
Wolfson's Golden Anniversary Sale Headlines June Bargains
The store touts a month long Golden Anniversary Sale with summer and year round merchandise. Shoppers flock daily to find strong savings across departments with new stock arriving almost every day and layaway options for future use.
Variety of Batik Fabrics Offered At One Price
Yard wide fabrics including novelty Georgettes and silk finishes sold in groups. Basket contains light and dark grounds with stripes ginghams and florals priced at 1.49 to 1.95 per yard. Grouped grades range from 2.50 to 3.00 dollars, all sold at one price.
New Ribbon Selections in Plain Taffetas and Maire
A display of ribbons in black white and assorted shades includes 39c grade plain taffetas and maire styles five and a half inches wide suitable for hair bows. Regular 39c grade offered at 28 cents. First Floor.
Italian Silk Gloves Grade 98 on Sale
Italian Silk Gloves feature excellent Italian silk, smooth fit and durable wear. Double finger tips and Paris point backs offered. regular price 1.25 dollars, sale at 0.98 dollars. First come, first served in this classified draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Neighborhood Dresses at 4.95 for home wear
Dress sale notes value with neat attractive ginghams for home porch and neighborhood use. Regular 6 50 grade 4 95 cited with emphasis on quality and practicality.
Silk Hosiery Quality at 98 Cents a Pair
Silk hosiery described as thread-silk of excellent quality with silk sifsle feet and elastic garter tops. Available in a variety of summer colors to match outfits. Regular price $1.25 now 98 cents.
Fiber Hosiery Special 69c and 47c Grades
Special 69c grade of hosiery made from quality fiber silk with a lustrous finish for deep boot and silk risle tops and feet. Available in black and white at 47 cents.
Children’s Sox Quality Two-Tly Color Tops
Three-quarter length socks with white feet and plain colored tops offered at 39 cents, special 29 cents per pair. First floor display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sox
Consuls Meet Here to Discuss Passports and Office Management
U S border and Mexican consuls gather in San Antonio at the St. Anthony Hotel red room for a multi day conference. The program emphasizes standardizing office procedures and prioritizes passport discussions from all sides. Attendees include KM Lawton of Nogales and A Dow of Ciudad Juarez with W P among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
San Antonio
Red
St. Anthony Hotel
KM. Lawton
Nogales
Ariz
A. Dow
Cuidad
Juarez
W. P
No Censor Tilts in Canada Aids Press
In Toronto a severe wartime censorship may seize presses and close premises for violations. Yet in practice, the Canadian censorship is gentle, with few English language papers facing serious clashes in four years. A consular representative from Laredo will join the group Monday night in Piedras Negras and Matamora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Canada
Censorship Acknowledged as War Measure by Presses
The chief press censor in his own person understands and sympathizes with the viewpoint and legitimate aspirations of the newspapers. From the outset the newspapers admitted the necessity of censorship and cooperated to carry out not just the letter but the spirit of the regulations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Steinway
Apollo
Emerson
Lindeman
Schaefer
Goggan Bros
Emerson Goggan
Royal
Knabe
Kimball
Houston
Navarro St
Goggan
Near Dulag
Travelers’ Cigar Shop
Ave C
Tosal
Grove
Horder
Richard Cleveland
Marines
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
Marine Corps
Persiing
Pacific
United States Shipping Board
Merchants' Exchange
Marshal
Marshall
Texas & Pacific Railway System
Wolfson
Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Co
St. Anthony
Uncle Sam
Avenue C and
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