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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
5
The May health department report shows 261 resident deaths in San Antonio, a rate of 1.933 per thousand. Including deaths of nonresidents who contracted illness here, total deaths reach 289, a general rate of 2.140. Infant deaths under one year of Mexican parentage total 60, down nine from April.
The exchange features a critic dismissing a picture as not art while a proponent defends it as art, illustrating a sharp debate over artistic merit in a parlor or theater setting. The brief dialogue highlights contrasting opinions on what constitutes art.
A memo by late Governor General von Bissing argues for Germany to annex Belgium, dethrone the Belgian royal house, and exploit Belgian resources. It rejects reconciliation, envisions a new war against England and France, and urges no Flemish state but full absorption of Belgium, including removal of King Albert if needed.
County Judge James R. Davis will decide if saloons in Bexar County may stay open until 10 p m sun time after receiving the Supreme Court ruling that saloons follow sun time not standard time He notes a two week window for a rehearing motion by the comptroller and says hours will remain as is until resolved.
A man recalls a boyhood July walk when a father asked him to deliver a package. The boy, age 13, learns the father dies at the doorstep after saying you have always been a good boy to me. A poignant tale of coincidence and duty.
County Judge James R. Davis revoked the saloon licenses of George Russum and J. J. Callaghan on Austin Street for alleged Sunday selling. He pledged to cancel licenses to enforce laws against Sunday sales and sales to soldiers, directing deputies to investigate reports of off city beer sales to uniformed men.
A vice committee for vigilance was appointed at the San Antonio Equal Franchise Society meeting at 234 College Street. Members include Mrs. Ward, Cunningham, Griswold, Hart, Kayton, Smith, Hagelstein, and Emerson. The group will coordinate with the Council of Mothers and City Federation of Women’s Clubs and work with state organizations to publicize the anti vice campaign from San Antonio. The WCTU has offered its HQ for state work.
Two Mexican youths broke a street box glass and rang the alarm at West Commerce and Pinto Streets on Prospect Hill, prompting Fire Chief Bishop and eight crews to respond. They fled, leaving no trace. Earlier a kerosene stove exploded in Mrs. C. H. Huff’s kitchen at 1275 West Thee Avenue, causing minor damage to one room.
A prominent circus corporation buys one hundred 3 1 2 ton motor trucks and many 2 1 2 ton trailers. Specially carved bodies will haul animals including camels and elephants, tents, and luggage, enabling independent travel without rail schedules.
By execution issued June 12 1917 Fraser Auto Supply Company vs J N Lott and D T Harrigan No B13288 the sheriff will sell July 3 1917 before the court house door San Antonio Lot 17 Block 3 Country Place Addition Bexar County as the property of J N Lott and D T Harrigan to satisfy a judgment of 377 15 plus interest and costs John W Tobin Sheriff of Bexar County E O Stevens deputy
A carman faced charges for overloading his horse drawn truck. When asked the weight, he claimed about a ton but insisted it was all light stuff.
A San Antonio mass meeting at the Gunter Hotel kicks off a food conservation campaign led by Mrs. Roy Campbell to reduce household waste. Talks cover substitution, whole wheat bread, meatless days, and the value of eggs milk and cereals, with Commission of Agriculture official ideas and Hoover approval noted.
Thirty loan applications totaling 82000 dollars have been placed with the Federal Land Bank officials at Houston by R G Callahan secretary treasurer of the Bexar County National Farm Loan Association. An appraiser will visit San Antonio soon and the association’s charter will be delivered shortly by Lieutenant Governor W P Hobby with a program during his visit.
O Connell Loan Co at 112 East Houston Street offers collateral loans and bargains in diamonds and watches.
J A Dupree of 130 Belvin Street escaped with a slight injury when his car overturned at 9 35 Tuesday morning at the East Houston Bowie streets intersection. The vehicle was badly damaged. West End boating and dancing noted for cool delight.
Alamo Jewelry Co at 315 Alamo Plaza advertises purchasing or trading old gold silver diamonds and coins.
A rabid dog terrorized residents near Guadalupe and South Frio streets at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. Several dogs were bitten while police killed the mad dog and twelve other dogs as a precaution. Police mounted units responded to the scene.
An advertisement by Dan Lewis attorney at law lists Jeffery Cars charging 1.50 per hour and a Medina Lake trip for 15. Cr. 993 is noted. The address Kampmann Building and Travis 6413 appear as contact details.
An advertisement lists services at Crockett beauty parlors including wrinkle reduction, manicures, shampoos, baths, massage and dieting. Locations 1332 Stiehl Beauty Parlor, 414 Navarro St and 106 W. Houston St. Listings mention Mrs. Nettie Edson and Crockett 7863.
San Antonio prepares for Red Cross War Relief Fund drive with a $150000 local target as part of a national $100000000 appeal. The headquarters are at 718 Gunter Building and a 120 strong volunteer team is being formed under W W Collier as general chairman and E E Dilley as campaign manager.
Hummel's offers cheaper summer suits with a larger stock and full size and color options. Good suits range from 4 50 to 7 50 with extra pants. boys' suits from 1 50 to 4 50. Located at 305 West Commerce Street.
A San Antonio naturalist notes armadillos raid quail nests yet also aid ecology by feeding on injurious larvae, beetles and worms. The animal’s digging legs and sharp claws enable tunneling, while reports say carloads are killed for sport in Southwest Texas. A skull found at Medina Lake shows a twelve joint tail and protective shell. The armadillo is described as the most powerful ground tunneler.
A one paragraph classified item reads private loans offering diamonds autos and livestock as collateral at high rates with one half others charge. Advertisement lists 405 6 State Bank Building contact.
An automobile driven by Mrs. Theodore Cameron overturned at the Water and Goliad streets intersection Monday afternoon. Mrs Breeding and her son Paul suffered slight bruises and were sent home. Mrs Cameron sustained minor injuries. Vehicle parts were broken.
Farm and Fireside of Springfield Ohio notes inflation affects all prices not just food items. It argues farmers face higher costs from wages and operating expenses and deserve fair compensation.
A stated war compensation provision reads that The Star cools Banner shall not be set to ras timce. The note appears in the period text as a regulatory directive affecting publication or display standards during wartime.
Adv notes need for printing and directs solicitor to call. Source shows a request from Dulling area Cr. 3338 with instruction to contact a solicitor for printing services.
Advertiser seeks a near city property with five or six rooms and offers cash payment. Contact C. 5074 for a quick purchase.
Regular meeting announced for 8 30 p m Wednesday June 13th. Members urged to attend as matters from the grand board of trustees will be presented.
A buggy owned by F. Ropport of 1903 Saunders avenue was struck by a delivery truck driven by Gus Jehl of 1121 East Houston street at 9 Tuesday morning. The collision occurred near Mr. Ropport’s home and caused damage but no injuries were reported.
Police report Tuesday notes a Monday night theft at the Texas Refining Company on Dignowity and Frank streets. Twenty five large brass couplings were taken as metal thefts continue with values from five to five hundred dollars.
A historical note questions demographic trends in Germany as birth rates fall and death rates rise, implying overall population pressure. It hints at social consequences without detailing policies or events.
An editorial in Farm and Fireside discusses farmer insight into agricultural minds and legislative direction. It notes a corn belt state inquiry to crop correspondents and highlights farmer reporters’ views.
Eight hundred citizens offered subjects for legislative action. The top wishes favor practical road laws, pure-seed laws to curb inferior seed, protections for sheepmen against dogs, rural school reforms, and fees to aid farmers in quail and pest control.
During a local corps review led by Sir Ian Hamilton a horse known for prior success in business bolted briefly after a shout of Baker. The rider, thinking fast, called off the move with a sharp remark and the procession continued.
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