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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
5
A nervous new reporter reported on a trustees meeting at the public library. The chief pressed for a four hundred word story, but the reporter confessed it was unfinished and barely past three hundred. The board called the roll and adjourned until next Tuesday evening.
Police arrested 62 automobile drivers Thursday night as the traffic law enforcement campaign began. Most were charged with glaring headlights or missing tail lamps. many cases were dismissed or fines suspended. Judge Wilkins shown leniency for those promising to comply.
The report cites reasons for beyond violation status, speeders given little consideration, fines of 10 dollars for disregarding provisions. Four arrests followed for blocking street car stops and other infractions, including one headlight violation, one without headlights, one blocking traffic beside a loading street car, and one for disobeying a traffic officer. Each case carried a 5 dollar fine.
The will of Judge Noah Allen who died June 2 at Maxwell is filed for probate in Franklin County. His widow Mrs Sophronia A Allen seeks letters testamentary. the estate is valued around 2500 dollars. The 1908 self written will bequeaths all to Mrs Allen and names her executrix.
Automobile owners must use bank exchanges post office or express money orders to pay the vehicle registration fee under the new law starting July 1. Deputy county clerk David F. Davis had a personal check returned with the official notice and many others reportedly sent checks that were refused.
The Stone & Webster Company, contractors for Camp Wilson cantonments, will open offices on the field near the recruit camp Monday to begin organization and purchases for housing 40 000 selected draft army troops. General Superintendent Carr will lead operations in San Antonio with J B Townsend and Texas reps already on site.
An improved cascara digestive liquid laxative and liver tonic emphasizes strong action with a pleasant aromatic taste. It is described as not causing griping or stomach upset. Package size listed as 60c.
A F Glover a 68 year old merchant died at 3 a m Friday at his home 116 North Flores Street He was a native of St Edwards Island Canada and came to San Antonio fourteen years ago Survived by son John F Glover and two daughters Olive Glover and Beverly W Spillman all of San Antonio Funeral will be from Sloan Hagg Chapel at 5 p m Friday with interment in City Cemetery No 1
Governor Whitman told a New York dinner there will be no political jobs in this war. He noted the contrast between political posts and other employment, stressing the effort required to obtain and keep any job. The Philadelphia Bulletin cites the remark as part of a broader discussion on wartime work.
Camp Wilson will require 1500 square feet of floor space for a new post office serving 40 000 to 50 000 soldiers. Equipment is ready and will be shipped at once to support four daily mail dispatches. Mail will be sorted at San Antonio and distributed by truck to regiments and in YMCA and Knights of Columbus buildings. Seventeen enlisted men and one officer will assist at South San Antonio station Camp Kelly.
The Army Y M C A announces plans to add two buildings at Camp Funston and five or more large recreation structures at Camp Wilson, each brigade type housing about 1200 men. New Orleans joins the Southern Department with a new recreation building project at the port and navy training station.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a young artist “intoxicated all the time” and mentions his upstairs room being “well called a Stewe.” The text is incomplete with unclear context and likely misreads.
A distressed caller reports recurring urges to rise from sleep due to an abnormal kidney and bladder condition causing irritation and disruption of rest. The note emphasizes persistence and discomfort, urging attention to nocturnal urinary issues.
Burglars stole 125 dollars from Mrs. Philomena Soto of 316 Santos Street Wednesday night and tried again Thursday night but fled before police arrival. Barefoot boys robbed B Polanski’s store at 224 Main Avenue Thursday night. A hen raid occurred at Mrs. J M Logan’s home 120 Weinburg Avenue Thursday night. Victims include Henry Ladue James Ladue Mrs Josephine Rogers and Dr Theron Jenkins. Harriet Ladue witnessed a murder linked to the assailants as Driggs 27 is held.
Frank Driggs, a farm hand near Stockholm New York, shot and killed four persons at the Buck farm last night. The incident occurred after reports he appeared demented and attacked occupants on the premises. Investigators questioned witnesses and searched the scene for motive and further danger.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a debate over liberty and mortality, featuring characters who dismiss fear and insist on seeing evidence of peril. The excerpt centers on a provocative exchange about risk, fate, and loyalty.
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