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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

2

Walsh Files Charges Against News Print Makers

Frank P. Walsh charges print paper manufacturers with unfair methods of competition to pressure the Federal Trade Commission. He asks for a public hearing by the FTC. Named in the complaint are E. W. Backus George H Mead P T Dodge and Alexander Smith.

Washington, D. C Federal Trade Commission Frank P. Walsh Federal Industrial Relations Committee Walsh Mr. Walsh E. W. Backus George H. Mead P. T. Dodge Alexander Smith

Nature Needs Assistance In Keeping You Well

A health advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic to maintain vitality. It claims to keep blood pure, build appetite, and strengthen the system, noting over fifty years of use and availability from druggists. Readers are urged to request booklets and free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta

Paper firms accused in conspiracy to fix prices and carve markets

George Chahoon Jr. and major mills including Minnesota and Ontario Power Company Spanish River Pulp and Paper Mills International Paper Company Abitibi Power and Paper Company Laurentide Company are charged in a commission report. The complaint alleges a conspiracy to control the industry raise paper costs by restricting competition limit production and divide the country into territories for sales.

George Chahoon Jr Minnesota and Ontario Power Company Spanish River Pulp and Paper Mills International Paper Company Abititi Power and Paper Company Laurentide Company Commission

Army doctor Dr. Condon returns to New Jersey in custody

Chattanooga report states Dr. J. W. Condon the army medical officer arrested at Fort Oglethorpe on a New Brunswick murder warrant for John V. Piper began the trip back to New Jersey today under detective guard.

Chattanooga Tenn J. W. Condon Fort Oglethorpe New Brunswick N. J John V. Piper New Jersey

Man Divorced Woman Then Amassed Fortune Says Courier Journal

The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a harsh view describing a man who, after his wife divorced him for unpaid bridge debts, supposedly built a fortune. The remark labels his act as one of the meanest tricks a man can play on a woman.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Traction and Gas Company Propose Free Extensions to Camps

The Traction Company offers to extend electric car lines to nearby military camps near San Antonio at no cost to the government and to build required trackage at government cost. San Antonio Gas and Electric would supply extra power. A 75,000 horsepower turbine was installed at the South Side power station, and gas holder capacity was increased. Government plans for Camps Wilson and Keily are under consideration as registrations and investigations proceed.

The Traction Company San Antonio Power and Light Companies South Side Concepcion Road Camps Wilson Keily

Teacher shoots wife in Waukesha love triangle

Grace Lusk, involved in a love triangle, shot Mrs. David Roberts to death then wounded herself. She remained conscious in hospital with mental strain. letters in her room may reveal motives. Dr. Roberts and police awaited further clarification as District Attorney Tullar examined correspondence.

Waukesha Wis Grace Lusk David Roberts A. J. Lusk Mosinee Francis E. McGovern Milwaukee Miss Lusk Roberts Mrs. Roberts Chicago Dr. Roberts

Alphabetical lists of men registered for military service in Bexar County

County clerk Frank R. Newton prepared an alphabetical list of every young man who registered on June 5 in each city and country precinct in Bexar County. Lists will be posted in precincts as orders from Washington arrive, expected daily.

Bureau of Investigation Texas Robert L. Barnes Bureau San Antonio John W. Tobin Tobin War Department Washington Bexar County Frank R. Newton

Texas League Urges Duty as War Crisis Deepens

Judge J M Wagstaff of Abilene warns Texans avoid service and rekindle patriotism as the nation faces its greatest crisis. He urged the League of Texas Municipalities to return home and mobilize enthusiasm for the war effort. Mrs Elizabeth M Speer of Austin urged anti vice efforts to clean towns and cities of immoral districts Training areas for the army were cited.

Dallas Tex Texas J. M. Wagstaff Abilene Council of Defense League of Texas Wagstaff League Elizabeth M. Speer Austin

Terrells at Austin Home After Auto Wreck Injuries

Mrs. H. B. Terrell and daughter Miss Caroline Terrell were brought to the Terrell home in Austin Texas after an auto wreck near Marcos. Comptroller Terrell said both were improving and not as badly injured as first believed. Mrs. Terrell has regained consciousness.

Brazilian Loan Proceeds Allegedly Misappropriated

Paris dispatch reports Ve don Y. Mendoza once a deputy was arrested in Geneva. He is accused of diverting the money from the sale of a ten million franc loan entrusted by Brazil to place in France.

Paris Lyons The Excelsior Vedon Y. Mendoza Geneva France

German Harvest Plans In Roumania Signal Rapid Grain Cut

Copenhagen dispatch reports German authorities in Roumania ready for swift grain harvest with special detachments labor parties and Romanian prisoners of war assigned to field work.

Copenhagen Roumania

Language of Facing Judgment in a Quotation Pair

A dialogue fragment questions why a person refused support. The reply states inability to lend their countenance, implying disapproval or moral stance. The exchange centers on social perception and personal restraint rather than action or consequence.

New Corn Remover in Big Demand Say Druggists

Druggists report strong demand for Ice-Mint corn remover after its claim to painless, root-and-all corn removal. The product is described as non-poisonous and gentle on skin, with warnings against cutting or paring corns to avoid infection. Consumers are urged to try a small jar at modest cost.

Vitalitas Promoted As Natural Tonic For Health

An advertisement touts Vitalitas as nature’s tonic to support blood, muscle, nerve, and bone vigor. It claims help for indigestion rheumatism nervous debility and liver and kidney ills and urges household use. Available at Sommer's Drug Store and other druggists.

Christian Endeavor Delegates Return From Houston

San Antonio representatives report the 1075 delegate Texas gathering in Houston was the best in state history with a $5000 budget. New officers include Rev J B Gonzales president and Ada Pearce secretary. Fort Worth, Abilene and Houston names appear among officers and staff.

Christian Endeavor Houston Texas San Antonio J. B. Gonzales Central Congregational Church of Dallas J. Shettlesworth Tyler Ada Pearce Abilene Fessie Grider Butts Fort Worth Lillie C. Bringhurst W. Roy Breg Atwood A. Hyde Sherman Southern Christian Endeavor Workers Chattanooga Tenn United Society of Christian Endeavor America Winona Lake Ind Karl Lehmann Birmingham Ala Daniel A. Poling Boston Ira Landrith Chicago Galveston Olga Scholz Houseman George Dixon Oswald Conrads Fred Denton Douglas Anderson

Judge Yantis Improves After Stroke Recovery Hopes

Austin June 22 Judge J F E Yantis associate justice of the Supreme Court who suffered a stroke on Wednesday afternoon was reported improving today Indications point to a full recovery for the jurist with attention focused on his condition at the hospital and the expected return to duties.

Yantis Austin Tex J. FE. Yantis The Supreme Court

Swayed Jews Rally at Met Opera House to Judge Rosalsky

Hundreds of Jews gathered at the Metropolitan Opera House swayed by Judge Julius Rosalsky of the Court of General Sessions as he spoke of Jewish suffering in the European war. The World reports the eloquent appeal drew a large, emotional audience.

Julius Rosalsky Court of General Sessions Metropolitan Opera House New York World

Funds Raised At Sale For Jewish War Sufferers Relief

The scene drew tears as attendees donated valuables to a basket collection. Watches, jewelry, coins, and keepsakes were surrendered amid a charitable drive to support the $16,000,000 relief fund for Jewish war sufferers, with $25,000 realized.

Morsford's Acid Phosphate Endorsed for Exhaustion

An advertisement promotes Morsford's Acid Phosphate as non alcoholic remedy for exhaustion from heat overwork or insomnia. The claim highlights its restorative effect and suitability for tired conditions.

Morsford

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