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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

8

Red Cross drive to publish Star Spangled Banner cards

Mrs Campbell leads a campaign to place the words of the Star Spangled Banner in homes to raise Red Cross funds. Five thousand cards printed at five cents each will feature a red cross center. proceeds support the Red Cross as merchants, women, and state merchants association members rally behind the effort.

Red Cross Roy Campbell San Antonio Iwwanen American Red Cross Bacjey Campbell Mack Twain Atlantic

Inaugural setback and tax plan approved by state board

The state board on November 29 approved a formal inauguration date for Dr. Fas as president and endorsed a blanket tax of 16.50 per student annually. This fee grants free admission to athletic and other events and a free Daily Texan subscription. The board also approved plans by Cass Gilbert of New York for a new education building costing about 275000 to 200000, with construction timeline ongoing.

Fas Tie Sisi Cody Cass Gilbert New York

Free medical advice from Swift Specific Company

Let us give you medical advice without cost. In Atlanta trained physicians tout fifty years of blood disease study claiming cures for catarrh rheumatism malaria eczema scrofula and related conditions. They warn against inferior salves and urge writing for free advice and ordering SS S S for cleansing and toning blood.

Swift Atlanta Ancel S. S Medical Department

U S Plans Tight Line Against Carranza Notes

Washington prepares a firm rebuke to Carranza over his insinuations about U S policy toward Mexico. Officials delay full reply until after the St Louis convention, hoping to avoid provocation while preparing concrete plans to protect border residents and remove Americans if unrest erupts. The administration weighs international commission talks and monitors anti American sentiment in Mexico while seeking peaceful solutions.

Washington Carranza St Louis Mexico Carrante United States Lanting Recretary Lansing Nes Spa Sigie Navy Defir Carranea Justantes Cacranzs Artilrecs Cascunza Tne Atta Wiigon Uso Cayranza Nole

Army Developments Amid Mexican Border Tension

Mounting anxiety in the border situation as U S Army Developments report increased vigilance. Pershing commands expeditionary forces amid elevated Mexico tensions. Sabre detachments and engineers reinforce along the border from Maria to Merathen, with coastal artillery units en route to join defenses. A patrol near Santa Clara routed 75 Villistas, indicating intensified border security measures as new troops, including engineers, coast artillery, prepare to arrive.

Mexico Pershing Fieto Povern Volambas Ute Tig Columbus Soyti Mynstom Santa Clara Whitecenth Cavalry Otta W. Rethorst Coast Artillery Engineering Traane

Three Western bandits held for grand jury in Texas raid

Three suspected members of the gang that raided the Coleman ranch north of Laredo are bound over to the grand jury after fights near Webu and a railroad bridge blaze attempt. Norbert Pazot Antonio Cuevas and Simon Falls were arrested after a posse clash that left three Mexicans dead. Confessions to District Attorney Walls claim six men in the band, with General Alfredo Ricaut urged to curb banditry.

Laredo Tex Westems Coleman Ranch Ilsee Court Grand Norbertn Pazzot Anttonia Cuevas Simon Falls Webu Texas Alfredo Ricaut Carranza Malamorcn Nuevo Laredo Tie

Mexican press reports rising anti merchant sentiment in Saltillo

Copies of Mexican newspapers from Saltillo dated June 3 publish editorials condemning American intervention and denouncing merchants and speculators. They describe high prices for food and cigarettes, calls for national pride, and a protest gathering led by Izaguirre with women, students, soldiers and workers denouncing Americans.

Ikl Tir Chihuahua City Enyrtan Clolters Cagael Izaguirre

Plot to assassinate the commander exposed at the Osinaga Presidio

A disclosed Jalaje plot in the Osinaga Presidio frontier garrison aimed to kill Commander Villanueva and seize supplies. Colonel Rios announced the May 28 execution of the mayor’s wife for rebellion, with officers Ortora, Raves, and Pinn implicated. Ortora fatally stabbed himself before execution. Several soldiers remain held for trial as investigations unfold.

Presinio Tee Tang Carranza Garrizon Oflnsea Presidio Gjlnaga Rios Martinez Hug Villanueva Jentaner Ortora Sind Antonio Raves Villa Pinn Courtemartini Ortega Sinhved Tral

Fountain of South Vitalitas Praised as Natural Remedy

A Jacksonville reader endorses Vitalitas, claiming relief from rheumatism indigestion and dizziness after trying Virginllas Vitalitas. The testimonial asserts the tonic is alcohol-free natural and effective, urging purchase at local drug stores.

Doseon Jacksonville PonceDet.com Sam Han South Virgillas de Leon Vilaitas Sommer Gruggiste

Trohtsukh sleepers to Blemphis and Chicago daily

Railway notice outlines daily sleeper train service between Trohtsukh and major hubs Blemphis and Chicago run by Southern Pee llte Ade with schedules and travel times for commuters and travelers.

Memphis Chleega Southern Paatte. Atty Trohtsukh Blemphis Chicago Daily Southern Peellte Ade

Fair exhibits eyed for San Antonio exposition tour

Representatives of the Glen land Chamber of Commerce led a six month Texan tour to promote a Cleveland trade excursion and an upcoming fair in San Antonio. They invited local executives to send a delegation to Cleveland to boost project interests.

San Antonio Samuel HR. Mrann W. Js. Cagion Edward Bower Glenland Chamber of Commerce Bert Texas Cliles Cleveland Harry TL. Silor A. Ls. Weakley Chamber of Commerce

Daylight Burglars Strike in Eastern City

Daytime burglars operated in the eastern part of town. The first target was 742 Lantar Street where a gold chain, ring, trousers, and small change were stolen. The home at 219 Glena over nop yielded a diamond pendant set in gold, a gold necklace, and other jewelry. A third residence on Mnys Street was robbed of clothing and valuables.

Parchman Crore Brevbing Mey- OS Mnys Street

Dallas Judge Etheridge quits Progressives in denouncing party

In Dallas on June 24 Inne F M Etheridge a Progressive delegate to the Chicago convention renounced allegiance to the party and declared support for the Democratic ticket of the national nominees. He said Progressives have failed the cause and urged citizens to choose between the Republican and Democratic parties.

Democratic Party Republican Party Von Etheridge Omanni Bervier Pevener Hughes Judge Etheridee Dallas Tex Inne F. M. Etheridge Chicago Charles E. Hughes Yindze Etheridge Texas Judge Etheridge Tha

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