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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1917

Page

2

Wilson Inauguration Day Ceremonies In Capitol and Parade

The article describes President Woodrow Wilson taking the oath publicly at noon, escorted by cavalry and police amid a large security detail. It covers arrivals at the White House, the Senate chamber oath for Vice President Marshall, the open air oath and address, the spectator crowd, and the return procession with the president’s party in ceremonial carriages.

Shal Treasury Building Fort Myer White House Capitol Overman and Smith Georgia Wilson Marshall Senator Warren Wyoming Representative Rucker Missouri Harper Garrett Tennessee McKinley Ilinois Secret Service New York Senate Chamber Diplomatic Corps Supreme Court House of Representatives and Representatives Senate Saulsbury Pro Carey T. Grayson Woodrow Wilson

Y W C A Fund Totals 11278 in Three Days

Subscriptions for the YWCA campaign to raise 70000 for building a summer camp and extension work pass 11278.50 by Monday noon with 11 teams reporting. Weakley’s team won the day’s banner. Loring’s team previously led. One skeptic challenged room rates, later clarified as 1 to 4 dollars monthly. Col Hendrick presided. talks by Carrington Jimison and Friedmann highlighted the meeting.

Young Woman's Christian Association Marion Bleim E. KE. Dilley BE. L. Hillyer Porter Loring Ray Mackey P. D. Mathis G. G. Geyer E. W. Stichardson A. B. Weakley George Wurzbach Lk. W. Sperring Col W. S. Hendrick John Carrington Chamber of Commerce Edith Jimison Ernestine Friedmann Association

Culver Black Horse Troop Guards VP Marshall in Washington

The Black Horse troop from Culver Military Academy Indiana acts as guard of honor for Vice President Marshall during inauguration ceremonies in Washington. Cadets are praised by military men for appearance and efficiency, second only to West Point among casual observers.

Culver Military Academy Culver Ind Marshall

Rheumatism Warning: Early Signs and Blood Cure

The article warns that rheumatism begins with insignificant pains and external remedies cannot reach the root. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood cleanser that has helped severe cases for over fifty years and invites readers to write for free medical advice from Swift Specific Co., Atlanta.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

President Back at White House as Parade Reaches End

The article details the return march to the White House with a multi-division parade led by Major General Bliss and Brigadier General Mann. It lists participants including West Point cadets, Annapolis midshipmen, engineers, coast artillery, marines, blue jackets, and National Guard units, plus governors Brumbaugh Edge Townsend and others. The head of Tammany Braves and 2000 scouts preceded the crowd, and the President acknowledged cheers before lunch. The reviewing stands opened at 1 47 pm and the procession resumed at 2 15 pm with cabinet and officials present.

Congressional Arrangements Committee Congress Army Navy West Point Annapolis America White Wilson White House Capitol Bliss Cadet Corps Regiment of Midshipmen Coast Mann District of Columbia Signal Corps Townsend Delaware Pennsylvania Brumbaugh New Jersey Edge Tammany Braves Court of Honor

One Day Cold Cure Ad Promotes Bromo Quinine

Classified ad touts Laxative Brom Quinine as a cure for a cold in one day. Claims a full name BromoQuinine and signature of B. W. Grove. Price 25 cents. Adv.

B. W. Grove

Pershing Reviews Texas Guards at Corpus Christie Camp

Major General John J. Pershing and Brigadier General John A. Hulen reviewed about 3500 Texas guardsmen at Camp Scurry in Corpus Christi. Units included the Second and Third Infantry, Battery A Texas Field Artillery, Texas Field Hospital and supply trains. Pershing inspected troops by companies and the camp, with heavy marching order and ammunition. The party, joined by Col. Malvern-Hill Barnum and Lt. J. L. Collins, then traveled to Brownsville for further inspections.

Texas Corpus Christi Tex

Marshall Outlines Creed In Address To Senate

Vice President Marshall delivered his second inaugural address in Washington outlining a creed of government. He emphasized equality before the law, patriotism, self-government, and truthfulness, urging unity and charity while warning of treachery and external assaults. The report notes a White House conference and the absence of certain signers on a related manifesto.

Washington, D. C Marshall Senate America Washington Lincoln Congress United States Germany White House Wilson McAdoo Stone

President Pleads for Senate Rule Change to End Impasse

The President cites repeated failed appropriations and stalled powers bills after two Congresses, blaming a small group in the Senate for paralysis. He argues the country backs decisive action and urges altering Senate rules to regain functional government amid crisis.

House of Representatives West Point Shipping Board Senate Congress Senate of United States

Burglars Blow Safe in Saloon Steals $250

The safe at A. L. Reuss’s saloon on East Commerce Street was blown open Saturday night using steel drills and nitroglycerin. $250 in cash was taken, and the robbers escaped while the proprietor slept nearby. detectives had no leads.

A. L. Reuss East Commerce Street Reuss San Antonio Pleasanton

Expert Golfer Mrs. Mann Leads Tourist Golf Entries

Mrs. T. K. Mann of the Buffalo Country Club is among Monday morning entrants in the Tourist Golf Tournament at Brackenridge Park. The event runs Wednesday through Saturday on the Municipal links. Manager Eddleman expects entries to top 50, with hotels aiding signups.

T. K. Mann Buffalo Country Club Buffalo N. Y Brackenridge Park Mann San Antonio Eddleman St. Anthony Gunter

Camp Funston Named for General Funston in Dallas Plan

Major Henry D. Lindsley proposes the Dallas civili ans training camp be named Camp Funston in honor of the late General Frederick Funston. Major Howard J L Laubach says the Southern Department will run camps at Dallas Austin Houston Alexandria Louisiana and Las Vegas New Mexico with 2000 to 3000 men expected in Dallas. Prominent locals Mayor Lindsley Louis Lipsitz and Richard Haughton plan to join the effort.

Henry D. Lindsley Dallas Austin Houston Alexandria Lousiana Las Vegas New Mexico Mayor Lindsley Louis Lipsitz Dallas Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers’ Association Richard Haughton

Burglars Take Jewelry From Schultz Home

Burglars used a skeleton key to enter the C. F. Schultz residence at 226 Austin Street Sunday night and stole two diamond rings a lavallier a pearl pendant a plain gold bracelet cuff buttons and a small gold watch. A five passenger Ford owned by L Kaufman was stolen near East Houston and St Marys streets about 5 pm Sunday and found later on Adams Street. Eighteen hens were taken from Mrs L Gaignons 819 Crosby Street and seven from H Masseys 419 Lamar Street.

C. F. Schultz Austin Street Lavallier L. Kaufman East Houston St. Mary’s Adams Street

San Antonio Hosts Jewish Relief Drive at Temple Beth-El

Sunday night at Temple Beth-El raised 11000 for European Jewish relief after Rabbi Leon Harrison urged aid for Jews in Poland and Galicia. A committee will continue soliciting funds. large gifts included 1000 from Alexander Joske and several Halff family members. Last year San Antonio gave 6000 with expectations of surpassing 20000 this year.

San Antonians Temple Beth-E Poland Russia Galicia Leon Harrison St. Louis Harsags Alexander Joske Alex Halff Henry Halff Berman & Zadek Sol Halff Jesse Oppenheimer Dan Oppenheimer Temple Beth-El Harrison United States Europe Emma Bunting

Bee proposes Texas corporation measure for farm land growth

Senator Bee introduced a bill in the Texas Senate to form corporations under general incorporation laws to own property for rice cotton and sugar growth not exceeding 5000 acres. The Senate refused to concur in House amendments on motion by Senator Westbrook.

Lamm Announces Candidacy for Finance and Taxation

J. K. Lamm formally announces his candidacy for the Finance and Taxation position and earnestly requests the voters of San Antonio to support his campaign.

San Antonio J. K. Lamm

Maverick Announces Candidacy for Fire and Police Commissioner

Lewis Maverick declares his bid for the office of Fire and Police Commissioner and appeals to voters for support in the upcoming election.

Strayed Mules Reported Near Camp Wilson Fort Sam Houston

Two mules named Nos 646 I and 250 E strayed from Camp Wilson. A reward of 1 dollar for each mule will be paid upon delivery to the Depot Quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston Texas.

Camp Wilson Fort Sam Houston Texas

Frenchman Develops Soap Aided Solidification Of Petroleum

A French inventor claims a process to solidify petroleum for safer transport by adding a soap solution. The mixture can be burned as a fuel or the soap removed with alcohol.

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Wildon Clark Salzberg Mr. Marshall Scott Capitol Hill Y. W. GA Black Horse Troop Culver Black Culver Military Acarey Pershing Corpus Creed Profesaor Stude Mrs. Mann of Camp Funston House of Co F. Schultz Jewish Relief Fund Quick Tire Service Crockett
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