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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

8

Policemen Face Tough Physical Tests Next Tuesday

The city conducts continuing fitness examinations for police applicants led by Mayor Brown and Commissioner Steves. Tests at San Pedro Park include chinups, a 5 foot 4 inch high jump, a running broad jump, and a 109 yard dash in 14.5 seconds. About 20 to 40 officers may fail to meet the standards, with some already practicing daily to qualify.

Brown Steves San Pedro, Park Mackey Nimaels Aga

Opening Two Nights at St Anthony Hotel Roof Garden

The St Anthony Hotel announces a two night roof garden opening on Wednesday and Thursday to meet table demand. Thursday added by management, with identical programs both evenings featuring Fenner and Tolfman for Todert dances and the Royal Hungarian Orchestra. Both acts are signed for a short Orpheum circuit engagement.

St. Anthony Gonde Fenner Tolfman Far Todert Royal Fltk Orpheum M Janlosig

Bailey to be guest at public dinner in San Antonio

Former United States Senator Joseph Welton Galtier arrives in San Antonio from Austin for a multi day visit. Friends plan a popular dinner Tuesday night at the Gunter Hotel with informal reception to follow and a possible brief talk by a guest of honor.

United Listen Jozeph Welton Galtier San Antonio Austin Ginter Hatley Pestis San Antonio Boulness Senator Bailey Gunter Hotel Wolock Nonnr Bulley Hinger United States Senate Junpor Couut Gainevile

Printing pioneer William Hand dies after long career

William Hand longtime head of the House of Hand McNally and Company died last night at his home with daughter Mrs Reney W. Chappell present. Born May 2 1825 in Sidney Massachusetts he helped found Rand Avery in Boston and Los Angeles Star in California. He printed Chicago Tribune and later Mund McNally firm with Andrew McNally. Survived by five children including Charles Hand Otto Hand and William Hand Jr. in New York and Mrs Henry W. Chappell.

Canaan Gann William Ihouse of Hand McNally & Compat Reney W. Chappell Mr Hand Qidney Mass John Hand Oval Franklin George Rand, Avery & Company Boston California Cape Moin John A. Lewin Acrage Los Angeles Star Harriet Robinson Bath Kang Hand Chicago Chicago Tribune Nix Andrew McNally Mund, McNally & Company Charles Nand Otto T. Freer God Charles EB. Springer Uhiches Hienry W. Chappell William Hand Jr New York Eee

Bacon and Eyes Club Tours Scenic Loop on Summer Ride

A San Antonio group calling themselves the Bacon and Eyes Club organized a dawn trip, starting around 4 am to a camping site along the Scenic Loop. Members enjoyed cool air, swimming, bacon and coffee breakfast, and were back by 9 am with plans for more at-home vacations each Sunday.

W. F. MccManug Dr. NeManue

Bailey visits Austin declares no US Senate bid

Former United States Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Washington, D.C. arrived in Austin, Texas, spending the day with friends before heading to San Antonio. He stated to officials and friends that he is not a candidate for the Senate and has no plan to enter the race.

Austin Tex Tome United States Joseph W. Bailey Washington, D.C San Antonio Bailey

Birth Record Roye To 3 and Mrs SP Lover

Fragmentary birth notices list several names and addresses including Frank Trelber 1425 North Palmetto Avenue and J B Othner on Wis South Buckberry Street, with others tied to Mr and Mrs names and street addresses.

Roye SP. Lover Asis West Commerce Frank ‘Trelber North Palmetto Avenue Girlo Richard Boott Stunesy “Rizent J.bothner Wis Suath Fackberry Street Oscald Snackes Arbor Fisee Sna Mre Arbere Sulteatuss Keilor Street

Burial Permits List with Multiple Names and Addresses

Burial permits issued for Henry Guerra aged 34 at Goliad Road Romene Garcie 20 at 1541 Burnet Street hrv Lulu Wivlame 26 at Ampium Mew Belen Baker 4 years at 304 Forrest equiaente B Meldasech 94 at 31 Hins ayes Eva Herrera 56 at 44 suanatop street Winnahan Rodrigues 67 at 919 Lar ireda beresL Mrs Fdne Vose 26 years 104 Cavalier Mires Delay Townsend 7 years 218 Beas eon Avante Chatitrar- would you kindly give ma a Telarence asm careful driver giry Molarlet what Are snapping ta wave mem Chautfenr On et I Wise wantou 1 by case of acciient alr Rastor lobe

Henry Guerra Goliad Romene Garcie Snars Burnet Street Hrv Lulu Wivlame Ampium Belen Baker Forrest] Avenue Equiaente Meldasech Hins Eva Herrera Suanatop Street Winnahan Fdne Vose Mires Delay Townsend Rastor Lobe

Foley Sidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets Offer

Promotional note invites readers to request a trial package of Poley’s Honey and Lar Compound along with Foley Sidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad promises relief for pains in sides rheumatism backache kidney and bladder ailments and touts cleansing effects. Readers are asked to include name and address and mail to Foley Sidney in Chicago.

Csi Foley & G Shicago Poley Foley Sidney Foley

Warning to Delinquent City Taxpayers in San Antonio

Notice from the Board of City Commissioners warns delinquent taxpayers in San Antonio of escalating penalties for the 1914 fiscal year. It details monthly penalty rates from June through October, then a 0.5 percent monthly fee thereafter, and urges payment to avoid lawsuits and back taxes.

Whale Board of Commissioners Penaire Sommers Board OF City Comsission City OF San Antonio

Laredo Divided Over Relief as Refugee Food Needs Grow

Brigadier General C A Bevel leads Red Cross food distribution amid split by city officials over outside aid for Mexican refugees. Mayor and health officials oppose, while the women relief committee and Chamber urge action for about 1000 to 6000 refugees in Laredo and adjacent border areas.

Laredo Red Cross C. A. Bevel Hed. Cross Mexico Women's Reef Committee Chamber of Loreda Chamber of Commerce Deval Tauredo Nueva Mestesa Imagor Tml- Jemuon Colonal Devol American Red Cross Women's Relief Committee Chamber Fof Commerce Neuve Laredo Guetuvo Mapinasa Mireles Geneval Carranza Monclova Weller Sitillo Hannees Monterey

Arrivals and Guests at San Antonio Hotels Mentioned

A stream of visitors to San Antonio is listed with their hotel stays and origins. Names include BF Ager from San Benito, Ager at the Menger, W EB Lads at the Menger, R M West of Wacoty, Mrs Erage Gentry from New York visiting the St Anthony, YW Evans on business and registering at the Monger, A Ubale of Secula pending at the Gunter, W H Williamin from New Orleans at the Menger, J W McCracken of Fort Worth visiting the St Anthony, HR War among arrivals at the Menger, Mrs WF Rawson at Kerryilini, Martens of Houston at the Gunter, De R W Carrot from Beaumont, Borner of Boctoria at the Gunter, G Brady of Dallas stopping at the St Anthony, and a note about an automobile invention.

Ager San Benito St. Anthony Menger A. W. Yonnkin Munday Toredo Gunter Galteborough New ‘York R. M Wacoty Erage Gentry York Reckdals St Anthony S. Evans San Antonis Yorks Aubale Secula Williamin New Orleans Memeo A. Norcross J. W. McCracken Fort ‘Worth Anthony War Beaumont Test Borner Boctoria Tagiaterea G. Brady Dallar

Resinol Stops An Torments See An

The soothing medication at Restaul Ointment and Hesinol Soap penetrates the skin pores, clears impurities, and stops itching instantly. Resinol aids eczema, rashes, ringworm, and similar eruptions, and clears pimples and blemishes. Not an experiment, it is a doctor prescribed remedy proven for skin troubles for twenty years. Available in Fascial formulations and Rowinui Soap.

Campaign for Cotton Warehouses Plans Unveiled by Bankers

Bankers and business leaders discussed a campaign to promote cotton warehouse construction in the second banking district. Led by T. C. Frost and Jake Wolff with other officials, volunteers will visit 39 counties and towns to advocate warehousing as a means to secure fair cotton prices. Circular letters will outline the plan, its benefits, and call for merchant and newspaper cooperation.

Chamber of Commerce T. C. Frost Jake Wolff RB. Spleihagen State Warehouse Department John BR. Carmington Chamber of Bankers Promi Dnentsineen Iurelease Texas

Obituary notices from a San Antonio newspaper fragment

Obituary notices for William L. Deteun a 12 year old clerk in local hotels and Mrs C Baker aged 82 died after farm accident in San Antonio with survivors listed from Bexar county and nearby areas, plus referenced undertakers and miscellaneous local notices.

Debaun William L. Deteun Krawty Arkansas San Antonio Sloan & Hogg Mra C. &, Baker Sa Antonia Arthur G Helker

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