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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
5
France awards C. Stuart Forbes of Boston the Croix De Guerre for distinguished bravery in rescuing wounded under fire on the western European front.
A brief Chaparral dialogue recalls Mabel’s quarter mile performance. The exchange hints at a remarkable sprint while acknowledging uncertainty over the exact time or record.
Colonel Oscar Guessaz and Texas officials press voluntary enlisting in National Guard as July draft looms. Recruits for artillery and infantry named. Hulen calls Texans to fill regular army and guard ranks to honor Alamo spirit and defend liberty.
Mrs J B Dibrell Jr of Floresville visits the Merger while D H Williams of Atlanta stops at the St Anthony. Travelers include M Mungios of Meridian at the Gunter and A R Bushnell of Tampico at the Menger. Overviews show many arrivals at St Anthony Gunter Lanier and Menger hotels with officials, oilmen and newspaper staff among the preregistered guests.
Tonight at Turner Hall Willett presents a Printers Band Ball with elaborate electrical effects. Tickets at gents 50c and ladies free. Also reports of traffic arrests, a headlight law warning, zoo additions at Brackenridge Park, and City Club luncheon plans at the Gunter Hotel with J G Lentz as toastmaster.
Struck by street car Miss Olive Abbott, 2321 Wyoming Street, was hit at 4 45 PM Monday at East Commerce and Alamo, knocked down but escaped with minor injuries. She was taken to her home. Jeffery Cars rates and Medina Lake trips advertised.
At the Elks meeting on Avenue E three men were initiated M R Padgett W A Denton and John R Corcoran of Silver City New Mexico. Four applications were filed for future vote. The drum corps master reported progress and a roof garden is being added for use this Saturday night with $100 set aside for decorations.
Sidney W Winslow president of the United States Shoe Machinery Corporation died in Beverly Massachusetts last night of heart failure caused by a slight form of ptomaine poisoning. He was 62 years old.
A modern shaping bag for women uses waterproof material and includes a pocket to hold a folding umbrella. This feature combines weather protection with convenient carry, highlighting practical design for everyday use.
Delegates to the State Farmers Institute at Austin July 26 to 28 were elected by the Bexar County Federation of Girls Canning Clubs. Selected reps include Marie Bacon Rock Hill. Vera Lieck Converse. Mary Buckholds Hatt ie Harbold Harlandale Senior. O ne Terrell Brackenridge High. Jessie Hacker Coker. Margaret Buckhold San Jose. Thelma Watson Thelma. May Clark Von Ormy. Ara Williams Harlandale Junior. Lizza Cozart Wildman.
The Travis Club pool opens to ladies more days and times now from 9 to 11 in the morning in addition to Wednesdays 2 to 4 p.m. The existing ladies days on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings and the family nights on Mondays and Fridays remain unchanged. Federal Judge Duval West and staff returned from Austin after the June term.
D H Hart and Federal Marshal John H Rogers remain at Austin as headquarters. The May term of the San Antonio Federal Court is open for business. Two fire alarms reported in Victoria and Indianola Streets area caused small fires but no damage. A fire at 2703 East Commerce Street threatened the blaze but was controlled with no damage. A plumbing firm listed as Travis 4209 appears in the notice. A saloon license revoke hearing is set for next Monday at 10 o clock with County Judge James R Davis. two licenses have already been revoked for liquor law violations.
Clinton G. Brown announces he has resumed the practice of law after leaving the mayor's office. He now maintains offices in the Alamo Bank building, rooms 714-718, San Antonio, Texas. Held to Grand Jury William Mc Coy bound over to the Federal grand jury for allegedly selling liquor to soldiers in uniform. bond set at $300, which he could not furnish.
A man was remanded to jail while Joseph Ward was released after officials found no connection to the sale. An ad promotes a Mohair suit at Hum mel's, 305 W. Commerce St., for 7.50 instead of 12.
Clinton G. Brown, ex mayor of San Antonio, returns to law practice after leaving the bench to run the city. He has opened offices in the Alamo Bank building and considered commercial lines before choosing to practice law again.
The Third cavalry will parade Tuesday evening at 6 10 on the Staff Post grounds Fort Sam Houston. Nineteenth infantry parade follows Wednesday at the same time and ground. Fifty seventh infantry scheduled Thursday and Texas cavalry Friday evening.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co at 215 Lozoya St offers this week a sale: 11 pounds granulated sugar for $1.00, mocha and java coffee 3 pounds for $1.00, Elgin fancy creamery butter 45c per pound, and Thea Nectar Tea 60c per pound. The tea is recommended for iced tea.
Colonel Samuel D. Sturgis of the Seventh field artillery will be honored with a dinner at the Menger Hotel Wednesday night by officers of the Seventh Nineteenth and Twentieth field artillery. He has been nominated by President Wilson for promotion to brigadier general and is noted for his interest and efforts in polo at the Post.
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