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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
6
The civilian regiment defending Camp Cecil A Lyon repelled an eastward assault as trenches were dug and fire disciplined. After dispersing the enemy the troops conducted gallery practice and prepared for movement to Leon Springs in motor trucks Saturday morning.
Commissioner Uhr announces formal orders to strip special policemen of regular status and disarm them. Four men appointed by Acting Mayor Lambert resign and return city property. Two Brown appointees remain as detectives, with questions on enforcing the order. One Brown appointee previously discharged by Uhr was rehired as a special.
Advertisement notes daily through sleepers from Chicago to Memphis, operated by the Southern Pacific line, with through service extended for travelers.
The seventy second annual convention of the American Institute of Homeopathy opens in Baltimore and will consider unifying all homeopathic organizations in the United States.
John Jacob Astor junior, officer in the First Life Guards and racquet champion, heir to vast Manhattan real estate valued at about 8.5 million dollars, is set to wed Lady Mercer Nairne. The match links prominent families as Astor gains royal favor and his inheritance plans shielded by his father. The notice notes his wartime service, title, and extensive properties including Wall Street sites.
Detroit crowds gather as the National Association of Knights of St. John and Roman Catholic order holds an opening meeting in a local theater. Several thousand knights attend the fore noon session with a parade planned for the afternoon. The convention runs through Wednesday.
The Third Field Artillery band under chief musician A C Pentland will perform at Fort Sam Houston staff post Monday evening featuring Sousa The Red Mill Weber Silver Threads among the Roses My Cozy Melody and Lady Luxury along with other selections.
Berlin reports quote Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg denying any German involvement in instigating hostility to the United States by Carranza’s Constitutionalists in Mexico. A chancellor ally warned against attributing every misfortune to Germany, calling such reports ridiculous and unfounded.
The Beethoven Maennerchor hosts a garden farewell party at Beethoven Hall at 8:30 Tuesday evening for conductor Arthur Claassen who departs for a two month vacation in New York. Active singers, board members, and friends attend with a sausage fry featuring Mr Claassen as chef.
Monday night card party by Daughters of Isabella at Catholic Woman's Club. Marriage of William Pirtle to Lela Neal at the bride’s uncle’s home. Red Cross sewing circles and society meetings listed. Out of town guests and local arrivals noted from Houston, Galveston, and Victoria. A wedding in Victoria features many San Antonians as guests and attendants.
Whitney’s Operatic Dolls headline the Princess with a novel vaudeville feel. Brooks and Lorello, Dale and Weber, and Sam Naiolao present varied acts. Mae Marsh stars in A Child of the Paris Streets at the Strand with Robert Harron and Tully Marshall. Willie Collier's Kay Bee comedy and Miss Vinning on the $10 000 pipe organ round out the bill.
Catholic Education Association begins its annual meeting in Baltimore with noted educational leaders from across the country in attendance.
Governor Brumbaugh and city officials welcomed thousands of delegates to the twelfth convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in Philadelphia on June 26, marking a major gathering for the industry.
Attorney Leroy G Denman presents a plan to issue 250000 in bonds to rehabilitate the Artesian Belt railroad. The West Texas Bank and Trust Company would take 100000 and distribute funds to cover road work, outside claims, and heirs shares. Judge Davis may defer action until August 1 as details are finalized.
AP reports Berlin faces beer scarcity as war weariness and weather curb supply. Beer halls and gardens run dry, with bottles of lemon soda and ginger ale appearing on shelves. Bavaria suffers worst, with restricted sale hours and breathless demand for beer in factories and farms. locals adapt by drinking nonalcoholic soft drinks where beer once flowed.
Postmaster George D Armistead announced three new clerks W E Gaskins E P McCutchen and S E Beetley will join the San Antonio post office on July 1 Two will serve in the city distribution section and one in the mailing department Armistead said the additions meet growing workload requirements and thanked headquarters for granting the request
Five men faced Police Court Judge Lowther on gambling charges for a social card game. Each was fined 10 dollars but judgment was suspended due to their status as hard working citizens. Two raids at a saloon and a restaurant yielded decks of cards and poker chips as evidence. A second set of arrests led to continued hearings next Monday.
Motorists on the South Loop are urged to visit Hot Wells Park to enjoy music dancing and bathing facilities with cafe services in a relaxed leisure stop during travel.
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