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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
2
Major General Pershing, after three days of extraordinary honors in Paris, moved to establish the American army headquarters in the Rue De Constantine near the Hotel Des Invalides. He carried documents from his hotel and prepared for the arrival and disposition of American forces to command.
A man reports backache rheumatic pains dizziness stiff joints and sore muscles improved after using Foley Kidney Pills. Isaac B Turman of 1277 Washington Ave Ashbury Park New Jersey says the product gave the most beneficial results. Sold by A M Fischer.
The Marquis de Chambrun delivers a formal thanks at Picpus Cemetery for General Pershing’s service. Pershing praises the US French bond and vows shared liberty and justice. Pershing dines with General Petain at Grand Headquarters. The Chamber of Deputies backs pardons for minor army offenses and asks for extra wine rations to celebrate Pershing’s arrival.
Reproduction of the Somme battle by high school cadets will demonstrate current warfare methods on a realistic scale. The event, at the Chicago Speedway before the auto derby, caps a week of military exhibitions with about 3000 cadets. An armored tank will attack trenches and three airplanes from Ashburne will perform reconnaissance.
A Major Clifton announces the signal corps will close new officer applications to promote from within the ranks. Brigadier General Squier in Washington says future needs will be met largely by promoting from the signal troops.
A weight loss pitch urges open air activity and oil of kerein capsules taken after meals and before bed. Readers are told to weigh weekly and persist until reaching normal weight, promising noticeable health and youthful looks. No scientific evidence is provided.
Notable participants included A. G. Moore William A Black Mrs Ida Schweppe Dr Malone Duggan Dr C A Riley and Rev George H Badger. The report notes a lively reminiscence filled gathering with varied recollections and a sense of shared history. Also listed are local ads and a crime brief about a laborer shot in the leg and a theft at 205 Tilden Street mentioning valuables stolen.
William Wehe of the Texas Department of Agriculture announced a major exhibit at the Waco Cotton Palace in November featuring Texas made products from raw material to finished article. The display will avoid advertising and aim for educational value with medals for top exhibits and broad statewide distribution through Austin.
The funeral for Louise Phillips 4 died Friday night at her parents home 197 Klein Street was held Saturday afternoon Interment was at Anchor Masonic Cemetery Miss Mamie R Copeland 22 died June 11 from a car accident near Comal Texas will be buried at Mission Burial Park funeral from Pearce Robinson parlors held Sunday at 10 after the father arrives from Winnipeg Canada
Classified notice for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co listing contact phones and street address in an old city directory style advert.
Washington June 16 reports all crew and naval gunners of the American tank steamer Petrolite sunk near Gibraltar have been decounted and are reported well. In New York British recruiting offices announced 1235 English applicants and 1940 acceptances since opening.
Chicago mayor abstains from purchasing a Liberty Bond as reporters press for action. His stance on inviting Marshal Joffre and the city’s German population status sparks controversy. Bond canvass permits took four days. salesmen report no purchase before the deadline. Washington reportedly sidesteps Chicago in appointing exemption boards, with Governor Lowden expected to appoint non political picks across the state.
Joseph Englehart 25 son of a Brooklyn garter manufacturer was arrested in Laredo Texas by Justice Department agents for failing to register for military service on June 5. He had traveled to Mexico May 29 and returned two days earlier. Bond set at 1500, he posted, after a hearing before a U.S. Commissioner. Robert L. Barnes said the arrest was ordered from the San Antonio office and that Englehart had been warned about June 5 registration.
Washington June 16 A final Senate vote on the government mailroad priority shipment bill may be reached tonight as administration leaders push for action. Opponents remain evident and if not approved by tonight the measure could be displaced Monday by the administration food control bill or added as an amendment.
Bexar County oversubscribed by about 250000 in Liberty Bonds. Judge James R. Davis says lists of subscripts will not reduce the total. William S. Ramsey of the Federal Reserve Dallas sent congratulations. J. W. Hucker urges rapid Red Cross fund drive of 150000 to be raised within two days.
A speaker urges citizens to contribute to a common cause without waiting for others and asserts confidence that the city can raise the required sum within forty eight hours. He emphasizes patriotic duty and collective responsibility for immediate action.
An official Japanese navy statement says on June 11 Japanese destroyers attacked a submarine in the Mediterranean when the destroyer Sakaki was torpedoed and damaged. The damaged ship was towed to port and many crew members were killed or wounded.
Boston reports the Japanese steamer Tansan Maru leaving May 9 for Manchester England has been sunk by a German submarine. Captain Nyochikawa and 27 crew members, all Japanese, are believed lost.
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