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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1918

Page

4

Lippert Manufacturers to Face Conspiracy Charge in Army Supply Case

Henry H. Lippert and his son Ralph were to be arraigned in Chicago on conspiracy charges relating to army supply contracts. A federal raid on their office followed a warrant sought by Captain Melvin B. Ericson after claims that Brigadier General Thomas Cruse admitted receiving 1500 dollars from Lippert and an implied monthly payment.

Chicago Henry H. Lippert Ralph United States Lewis F. Mason Thomas Cruse United States Army Washington Lipperts Melvin B. Ericson United States Army Intelligence Bureau Mason Tericson Cruse Lid Lippert

Woman fears rats in jail cited as city menace

A woman claimed rats endangered her life in the city jail during a morning arrest at 8 o'clock. Police denied the claim, saying the rat story was unfounded after a search of the jail quarters. The incident occurred near Soledad Street as officers handled the case.

Oherdanient Viger- Gils Ceny Wrelock Mesa Tadern Torta Soledad Street

Suspected Mann Act Case Ties Up Local Jail

Early Saturday a man faces transfer to federal officers for Mann act violations while a Kentucky woman is detained as a material witness. A Black couple held in San Antonio jail for disorderly house in Garfield alley. Two vagrancy arrests and a Black man accused of selling liquor to soldiers at 8:30 Friday night.

San Antonio Kentucky Garfield Alley

Return of the Bucksaw Sparks Old Woodworking Fervor

The article recalls a bygone era of bucksaws in backyards and argues for renewed use as a fuel solution. Prof. Christian Jensen of Oklahoma A and M outlines wood categories and their heating equivalents to hard coal, promoting wood as a true energy source amid shortages.

Doctor Garfield Christian Jensen Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Ile Oklahomut Gatwen

Water power bill urged to clarify terms and net investment

Washington dispatch reports Secretaries Baker Lane and Jouston urged House chair Sims to fast track a revised water power bill. They call for clear license terms protecting public rights and private capital, defining net investment and excluding inflated values or unnecessary amortization.

Washington Db. C Chairnmarn Sims House Special Water Power Committee Baker Lane Jouston Interstate Commerce Commission

Caruthers leads in arrest of theft suspect in city

Detectives Van Riper Inight Leouthian and Street capture a 27 year old man on charges of automobile theft. Two cars stolen in San Antonio were recovered and more may follow as the department continues its investigation. The suspect, a former sales clerk, is charged in Justice Campbell's court with two counts of theft.

Plain Caruthers van Riper Inight Leouthian San Antonio Ie Silesman Malopia Townsend Mahavier Sew Braun Tels West Commerce Street Lula Thean Offie Delair Guillemeus

Camp Travis Officer Convicted of Violation of War Article

Second Lieutenant Orlando th Neyhind of the field artillery reserve corps at Camp Travis was found guilty by a court martial of a war article violation and sentenced to a period at camp for six months. The incident occurred December 9 to 10 while in charge of quarters at the fort.

Kemiain Orlando Th. Neyhind Field Artillery Reserve Corps Travis Remadia

Confederates to Reunion in Tulsa This Fall

Tulsa is set to host the 1918 Confederate Veterans reunion with Secretary McAdoo promising equipment and support. The event, postponed from June, will move to September with date to be decided at tonight’s meeting. Separate notes describe aviation enlistment rules under revision and training for 179th and 180th regiments with Brig. Gen. J. ONeill directing a three day school on bayonet use.

Tulsa Ohia McAdoo Inides 165Th Leput No Ss J. O'Neil

Photographic Diagnosis of Kidney and Liver Diseases

A British Medical Journal note reports Dr. James Scherer’s photography method to image liver and kidney abscesses in living patients. It claims early detection aids treatment, links kidney disease to uric acid buildup, and promotes Anuric with hot water as a daily tonic to dissolve uric acid and relieve rheumatism and gout.

L. W. Bower British Medical Journal James Scherer

Drought Relief Rain Spreads Across Texas Farm Regions

Rain across Fort Worth Corpus Christi Texarkana and Wichita Falls boosts drought relief and supports crops and grazing. Farmers report one to four inches in South Texas with better pasturage. Nueces San Patricio Bee and Webb counties see lighter showers. Ground moisture improves ahead of planting season.

South Texas Corpus Christi Tex Bural Jim Hoge Nueces San Patricio Bee Wieberg Pele Falls Wichita Falls Wichita Ifralls

Reed elected Texas Rotary governor at Corpus Christi meeting

Reed of Beaumont was unanimously elected governor of the Texas Rotary Clubs at the close of the third annual conference. Port Arthur won the gold loving cup for largest attendance based on travel distance and club size, with Dallas providing the largest delegation. Maj. Gen. Henry Allen revived morning horseback rides at Camp Travis, with staff attendants, despite rain.

Corpus Christi Tex Tomr Reed Beaumont Texas Rotary Clubs Port Arthur Dallas Camp Travis Henry Allen Allen France

Accept Blind School Building in Austin Texas

The State of Texas accepts the completed State School for the Blind in Austin. The project cost 452000 dollars, funded beyond the initial 325000 appropriation for construction. The school sits two miles northwest of the city on land donated by the City of Austin.

Austin Tex State of Texas State School For the Gee

Charles F Russi Sr dies at son's home in San Antonio

Charles Fritz Russi Sr street commissioner and ally of Mayor Bryn Callaghan died Friday night at his son A M Thussi's home in San Antonio. A lifelong campaigner and polyglot, he had retired to a Texas ranch after Callaghan's death and left four sons. services set for Sunday at the son’s residence.

Charles Fritz Russi Sr Bryn Callaghan Thussi West Salinas Street Mr. Tussi Caladen Texas Wtussh Antonio Tussi North Iores West Travis Rossi Bryan Callaghan Callaghan Recorder's Court White Street Russi Angel Hiussi Si San Antonio David Russi California Charles Writy Wh. G

Musterole Promises Fast Cough Relief For Families

Mothers urged to keep Musterole at home for quick relief from coughs and throat or chest symptoms. Ad touts uses for adults, lists conditions treated from sore throat to bronchitis, and notes jars priced 60 cents and hospital size 2.50.

San Antonio Obituaries and Interments Notice

Obituaries note deaths of G F Guenther af years old at 219 Vera Cruz, Brown 50, Mary J Harris 47, Angelina Wright 87, with survivors listed including spouses, children, and siblings. Services by Zisik Undertaking and Pearce Nobison company. interments in Mission Burial Park, St. Jake's Cemetery, Leming Texas. survivors named with hometowns and occupations.

Charles Willam Brown Charles William Brown Avenue D Texas San Antonio Charles William Brown Jr Zisik Undertaking Company Porter Mission Burial Park

Regional Advertisements and Notices Snapshot

Classified style blurbs advertise Shelley-Loring Gniert Automobile Equipment with addresses and phones, Peard-Robinson Undertaking Ca details, and a 501 State tank Bldg Crockett listing. Also promoted are Roselawna Cemetery plots at $60 and $100, payment terms, plus a New Balloon Revived showing a new high altitude balloon at a school and logbook notes.

Roselawna H.E. Dickinson L. B. Haines State Tank Crockett

Austin Woman Dies of Bullet Wound at 39

Mrs. Gertrude Daniel Cornwell of Austin, 39, was found dead from a bullet wound at her apartment on South Prosa Street Saturday morning after visiting her San Antonio stepbrother KK. I. Daniel. She is survived by her husband M. C. Cornwell and five sisters. body held by Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co. Funeral plans pending. The text also notes a historical reorganization of the war service board into War Camp Community Service with national designation.

Gertrude Daniel Cornwell Austin South Prosa Street Pittsburg Shelley-Loring, Undertaking Company War Camp Community Service War Service Board Irosdick Commission Allen Kincaid San Antonio

Zemo Offers Fast Relief for Skin Troubles

Newspaper ad markets Zemo as a quick relief for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles. It claims instant relief from itching and healing with a non greasy penetrating liquid priced 35c or 1 for extra large bottle. E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio endorses.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

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