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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

9

Boy Confesses to Theft and Recovered Watch

Detective arrest follows burglary report at Charles Steele curio shop on 510 Wilson Street. An 18 year old boy confesses to stealing seven watch fobs a watch a diamond ring and other items worth about 150 dollars. A separate arrest accuses a negro of stealing clothes from an automobile valued at 65 dollars plus 15 dollars in currency. A county superintendent’s gold watch stolen six months prior is recovered after a soldier tried to pawn it. The thief reportedly admits the theft and is in jail. Walton D Hood named candidate for Mayor in upcoming city primaries and election.

Charles Steele Wilson Street James Froboese and Turner E. Munday St. Anthony James Keehan Atascosa County Freeman

Plinge and Jinks Exchange Wry Courtroom Wager

In a witty exchange, Plinge asks for his dearest wish and Jinks replies that he wishes to know as much as his son believes he does, prompting a humorous judge to weigh the remark. The scene centers on the judge observing the quip as a moment of courtroom banter.

Hospital Floor Buckles at Green Memorial Hospital

County Commissioner Charles X. Gutzeit reports the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital floor has buckled in one or two spots due to drying. Contractor H. N. Jones has been notified to repair. Gutzeit says the issue does not indicate a defective overall floor.

Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Charles X. Gutzeit H. N. Jones Gutzeit

Tanlac credited with restoring San Antonio wife’s health

Aloys Fuessel of 700 Delmar street reports his wife suffered two years with indigestion, low appetite, headaches, constipation, and nervous insomnia. After taking Tanlac, she improved from the first dose, recovered grippe faster, gained weight, slept well, and now feels healthier than years. Sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and E. J. H. Meier under a Tanlac representative.

Aloys Fuessel Delmar Street Tanlac San Antonio Wagner E. J. H. Meier Ady

Society Officers and Mann Act Arrest Reported

Society has 123 enrolled members with Franz Wochler as president, Jake Sauerweis vice president, and Ben Newman secretary treasurer. Ben Newman is a charter member. A white man and woman were arrested Thursday afternoon by John L Dibrell, chief deputy US marshal, for Mann White Slave Act violation, alleged fugitives from the Southern District of Texas. R. L. Edwards, US commissioner.

Society Franz Wochler Jake Sauerweis Ben Newman Mr. Newman John L. Dibrell United States Marshall Texas R. L. Edwards United States Commission

Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for Dark Hair

For 50 cents at drug stores you can buy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair. Apply with sponge or brush strand by strand. by morning gray hair disappears and hair becomes darker, glossy, and youthful without medical claims.

Wyeth

Breitwisch deaths prompt administrator appointment

Lawrence Martin Nelson Jr was named temporary administrator of the Breitwisch estates after Andrew and Georgia Breitwisch were found dead in their room Sunday February 25. The estate includes salary money due to Breitwisch as a city fireman, insurance fare, and a small sum in the rank.

Nelson Lawrence Martin Nelson Jr Andrew Georgia Breitwisch Breitwisch

Pape's Diapepsin for Indigestion and Stomach Upset

Ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick safe remedy for acid stomach gas and indigestion. The copy promises relief in five minutes and claims the product neutralizes acidity preventing souring and discomfort after meals.

Pape

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