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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
2
A special meeting of the School Board is set for Tuesday evening at the board office to receive bids on the Lamar Street school. The supply committee will meet at 8 PM to review desk samples. Also noted are ads for printing, loans, and local travel plans.
Classified and notice items include Horace E. Wilson lawyer ads, a wallpaper showroom invite at 823 Lakeview Avenue, Kuntz-Albaugh Lumber Co. ad, Foster the dentist, a patrolman Holcomb raid report at a livery stable with mixed outcomes, loan offers from Kehoe Loan Co, Ward lawyers, and a false fire alarm at box 631 near South Medina and San Fernando streets.
Multiple fire companies responded to a first alarm in the warehouse district but investigators found no trace of the person who sent the alarm. Adela Garza was wounded in a knife attack on North Santa Rosa Avenue and two women were arrested.
Police detain a 24 year old Mexican after a prowler report in the 100 block East Euclid Avenue. Officers Subira and Harris chased him for several blocks and captured him shortly after 8 PM. Also notes corrections about Citizens Training Camps and a Garford police signal box project.
An advertisement denounces Calomel and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetarian remedy. It claims calomel harms the liver and bones, while Dodson's product will cleanse the bowels, relieve sluggish liver, and keep the family well. The pitch includes a money back guarantee.
In New York on June 12 Charles E. Hughes met with George W. Wickersham to discuss support from Colonel Roosevelt. Wickersham denied any prearranged political mission, saying he supports Hughes and doubts a third ticket will form. Prominent callers included Henry W. Taft Senator H. F. Tippitt and William Cary Sanger as the Hughes Alliance revival was announced.
George Von L. Meyer former cabinet member and Roosevelt supporter approves Hughes acceptance letter statements urging concerted action to elect Mr Hughes. The Chicago scene notes Meyer’s endorsement as part of Republican backing.
Henry Allen, Kansas Progressive leader and Democratic convention reporter, says Roosevelt may take an active part in the Hughes campaign. He notes Victor Murdock as a likely successor if Roosevelt declines the nomination and cites Hughes's statement meeting Roosevelt’s conditions. Allen hints Governor Johnson of California will go to Oyster Bay.
Civilians arrive to receive uniforms and instruction at the training camp. Major Laubach maps a first week of elementary tasks, with physical exams, equipment issues, and drill starting Tuesday. Camp is divided into two battalions under Captains Van Horn and Helms, with Company C featuring notable San Antonio names and the tallest and shortest men, Matt and Jeff.
Reported tensions rise as a Mexican bandit raid alarmed Carrizo Springs. A 35-man detachment was sent from Eagle Pass to patrol the area after a brief confrontation. General Trevino repudiated Gavira’s talks with Pershing over cooperation with American forces. Donna crossing reports deemed untrue by cavalry officers.
The article notes no bandit trace found and debunks claims of American soldiers clashing with Mexicans across the river at Progressso on Friday. It attributes the confusion to Car ranza soldiers pursuing bandits on the Mexican side. Also lists transit ads with 60 cents weekly springs and return, Sundays, and a New York round trip for $84.15 via New Orleans and steamer.
Miss Mabel McKay daughter of Secretary of State John G McKay is in serious condition at a Austin sanitarium. An operation was deemed necessary due to her condition. Separately an advertisement notes a 60 cent round trip to Sutherland Springs and return Sundays with two morning departures on the Southern Pacific.
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