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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

3

Man Held On Manslaughter Charge In Circus Train Wreck

Alonzo Sargent engineer and Gustav Krauss fireman of the empty troop train tied to the Magenback Wallace circus wreck near Mary Indiana are held to the grand jury on involuntary manslaughter charges. Affidavits charging responsibility for the disaster that killed 13 circus passengers and a railroad man were presented by the acting coroner.

Hammond Ind Alonzo Sargent Mary Gustav Krauss

Louisiana delegation backs one cent fare for Mexican workers

Wallington LD June 27 The Louisiana delegation and Congressman Mansfield urged Judge to grant a fare of one cent per mile for Mexican laborers desiring to work in the United States. Mansfield warned 7,000 Mexico workers would come if transportation was affordable, with many revolutionists seeking pay and willing to work in cotton fields and sugar plantations.

Wallington LD. C Louisiana Congressman Mansfield Texas Ms Chambers Railroad Administration United States Mansfield Mexico

Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair

Advice on washing hair with plain refined coconut oil instead of soaps or shampoos. Warns soaps contain alkali that irritates scalp and brittles hair. Recommends rubbing a teaspoonful with water to create lather, then rinsing. claims hair becomes soft, fluffy, and dust-free.

Kerensky seeks Allied aid from London after escape

London reports former Russian premier Kerensky arrived in England via Mourmansk and Moscow. He aims to inform both nations about Russia’s true condition and request economic aid while avoiding the label intervention. He concealed himself by growing a beard and serving as a servant.

London Kerensky Jingland Ameria Russia AL Nabokoff Maffaires Associated Press Today M. Nabokoff England le Haig Paris America Hagsia Mourmansk Novogorod Petrograd Moscow Worensky Mosnoaw Che Omy Beritd M. Stachovich Spain Ief Varig MS Staceovich Wilson Tussia

Barrett Campaign Swing Through Corpus Christi Gulf Coast

Barrett, congressional candidate, leaves San Antonio by auto for Corpus Christi and gulf coast stops this week. He will meet Barrett clubs in Toreville Kenedy Geeville and Aransas Pass and campaign across Bexar to the gulf before July 27. He plans Stump talks at Skidmore Patt Nueces County and Heeville with Mayor Roy Miller coordinating.

Atp. Barrett Congress San Antonio Corpus Christi Gulf Points Barrett Toreville Kenedy Geeville Aransas Pass Bexar County Bexar Gulf Roy Miller Jarrell Stump Gulf District Skidmore Nueces Barrett Chtbs Patt Heeville

Missionary Society hosts garden party and society notices

Society notes report a Missionary Society garden party at 705 Mast Guenther Street from noon until 10 pm, Women’s Auxiliary of the Y M C A meets at 3 pm, and Red Cross circles gather after 9 am. Invitations to an Italian fete at Kelly Field on July 3 are described, plus several social visits and upcoming fundraisers.

Missionary Society of Arctic Methodist Chu TE. K. Radley Aviation Club Kelly Field

First American mail route to Valparaiso arrives in Chile

The first American mail route between New York and Valparaiso, assigned by the Shipping Board, has arrived at the Chilean port reducing the usual time from 27 to 15 days. This new direct steamship line marks the start of a world service planned by the Shipping Board.

Keiluee Wastinglon D.C New York Valparaiso

Mrs Story and Son Accused in Relief Kit Fund Scheme

New York June 27 Mrs William Cupnins Story former president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution was arrested on indictments charging grand larceny petty larceny and conspiracy in the National Emergency Relief Society affair. Her sons Allen and Sterling Story also indicted. They allegedly arranged for William Garland Brown to receive half the funds for comfort kits and gave Sterling a fifth of his share. Prosecution says the society was irregularly incorporated and some members withdrew. Plan summer excursion fares to resorts will be issued soon by the Railroad Administration with rates 10 to 30 percent below normal.

New York William Cupnins Story the Daughters of the American Revolution National Emergency Relief Society Story Allen Aberdeen Sterling Washington Washington, D Railroad Administration McAdoo

Linden Runs for State Senator 24th District

The San Antonio Light announces W. C. Linden as a candidate for State Senator from the 24th District, including Kendal Kerrey Gillespie Bank and Real counties, pending Democratic primary results July 27, 1918. The paper also announces Henry West as candidate for County Commissioner Province No 1, Bexar County, at the July 27, 1918 primary. Mr Fest appeals for citizen support.

Bexar Kendall Serr Gillespie Bandera Kical Harry Hertzburg San Antonio W. C. Linden Kendal Kerrey Gillespie Bank and Real Provinct Non Bexar County Henry West Fest

Paul Steffler Seeks County Assessor Nomination

Political advertising announces Paul Steffler as a candidate for county assessor, subject to Democratic Primaries on July 27, 1918. The notice also promotes The Travelers' Cigar Shop on Ave C offering the cigar you like.

Paul Steffler Travelers’ Cigar Shop Ave C

Courtrains Forced to Work in Sedan

An official dispatch from France reports about a thousand inhabitants of Courtrai forced by German authorities to relocate to Sedan. They are compelled to work on road and trench construction for military purposes. Convicted residents also sent to Sedan to serve prison terms in labor.

Sedan Washington France Courtrai

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney and Urinary Health

An old advertising claim extols GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for stomach, kidneys, liver and bladder with a 200 year history. It warns against imitation and promises refund if results are not seen, urging readers to buy at their local druggist.

Haarlem

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