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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1916

Page

2

Soft coal miners win wage increase in midwest

March 7. Operators and miners in the midwest soft coal fields agreed on a wage increase for diggers, with talks focusing on contract length and handling international grievances. The raise totals about 8.9 million dollars annually and may take effect April 1, while eight hour day and weekly pay days were rejected by the sub committee.

New York Middle West United States Steel Corporation Pittsburg Coal Company Pittsburg Company

Mother's Friend Aides Expectant Mothers With Comfort

A promotional piece praises Mother's Friend as a topical remedy for pregnant women. It claims deep muscle penetration reduces stretching pains, easing ligaments and cords, and promises restful nights and relief from morning sickness. It urges readers to buy from a druggist and contact Bradfield Regulator Co for a brochure.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Bldg Atlanta

Safe Home Treatment for Objectionable Hairs

An old home remedy claims delatone removes hair without a needle. Create a paste with water and powder, apply to the hair, rub off after about two minutes, then wash. The method supposedly leaves skin blemish free.

Memory of Heroes 18 Honored by Children

San Antonio school children held a commemorative ceremony at Ben Milam’s grave with wreaths flags and songs. Madden Hill praised Milam Crockett Bowie Fannin and other Texas heroes and spoke on education rights. Charles M. Barnes gave Milam and Maverick biographies and noted kin ties to Jamison. Cupid in Fairyland 500 voices Grand Opera House tonight.

Alamo Texas San Antonio Ben Milam United States Texas Republic Madden Hill Congress Debating Club Milam Crockett Bowie Fannin Lone Star Charles M. Barnes Army of Texas Samuel A. Maverick Mr. Barnes Green B. Jamison

McLemore Resolution Faces House Vote And Debate

The House weighed the rule for McLemore resolution debate with three roll calls planned. Poll led the attack on the measure while Campbell proposed a substitute urging Americans to avoid armed belligerent ships unless necessary. The administration won the previous question 256 to 160, advancing two hours of debate on the resolution.

McLemore Flood Foreign Affairs Committee Poll United States

Ely Cream Balm Promises Quick Cold and Catarrh Relief

Advert shows Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief from colds and catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream opens air passages, soothes inflamed membranes, and provides instant relief from congestion, headaches, and breathing difficulty.

Ely

Home Made Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A 21½ ounce Pinex and sugar syrup mixture offers fast cough relief. The remedy claims to loosen phlegm within 24 hours and ease bronchial conditions with a pint supply for about 54 cents. The Pinex product uses Norway pine extract and is sold by The Pinex Co in Ft Wayne Indiana.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Secretary of State to transmit German memoranda to House

The secretary of state shall as soon as possible send the German government memorandum with facsimiles of British secret instructions and appendices to the speaker for the House to lay before it for information and aid in its duties. The House affirms resolve to uphold American rights and warn against actions risking citizens and interests in war zones.

Hell Abraham Lincoln Taft Representative Campbell House of Representatives United States Campbell Garrett Tennessee Campbell Republican Mann House McLemore Sixty-fourth Congress Secretary of State

Women golfers qualify at Country Club for prize event

The Country Club hosts a qualifying round for a women s golf tournament with English prizes including a silver salt and mustard set and a silver loving cup. Thirty club members competed for sixteen berths across Class A and B as rounds proceed Wednesday through Friday.

Countrylub England Robert Reid Russell Country Club Bussell F. J. Combe R. M. Silsbee F. M. Lewis A. F. Barnes F. E. Scobey F. W. Maule J. C. Mangham William Lupe B. F. Stout E. R. Gafford Bb. G. Barnes J. M. Bennett A. F Schultze E L. Brown J. T. LaPrelle Jean Aubrey E. R. George

Obituaries for Eugenia Fest and Jacobo Barragan in San Antonio

Miss Eugenia Fest aged 60 died at home on Simpson street after a long San Antonio residence and teaching career. Funeral services were held at St Henry's Church and burial at San Fernando. Jacobo Barragan aged 50 died at 503 West Magnolia after eight days in the city from San Luis Potosi. funeral arrangements pending as relatives are contacted.

Eugenia Fest Simpson Street New Orleans San Antonio Victor Fest St. Henry's Church San Fernando Jacobo Barragan Magnolia Avenue San Luis Potosi Mex Zizik Undertaking Company Mexico

Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment

Local business Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and related services. Contact details show two phone numbers for inquiries and orders.

Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co

Representative Robert Page resigns from Congress over war stance

North Carolina congressman Robert N. Page says he will not seek re election due to disagreement with President Wilson on the submarine controversy He cites the England loan and munitions profits as eroding neutrality and vows not to back a policy he cannot support He notes southern colleagues may follow suit but cannot confirm details

Washington, D. C Robert N. Page North Carolina Ambassador Page London Wilson Page Congress England United States

Winerich Heads San Antonio Auto Dealers Body

J A Winerich elected president of the San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association at a meeting at the Travis Club. B R Webb named first vice president and L F Birdsong second vice president with John L Clem Jr secretary and E H Labadie treasurer. A committee to draft constitution was formed with Clem Jr Labadie and Williamson. The luncheon featured W F Gordon of Dallas sharing guidance on forming the association.

Frank A. Winerich San Antonio Automobile Dealers’ Association Travis Club B. R. Webb L. F. Birdsong John L. Clem Jr E. Hi. Labadie E. H. Labadie W. P. Williamson Fiesta Association W. F. Gordon Dallas San Antonio Jack Cassidy X. Callahan George P. Pruitt B. ©. Kent G. C. Altman C. B. McDaniel J. F Alexander George A. Marsh J. T. Simmons L. Camp Felder Jack W. Neal Frank W. Winerich W. Haueisen George F. Wroten L. F. Wilson Chicago

Elks Elect Officers In Annual Club Election

The Elks Club held its annual officer election Monday at Ave nue E. Re elected exalted ruler J F Kline and new secretary J H Blakeney succeed W B Roach. Other officers named include John F Fentiman leading knight H A Heyck loyal knight Clay Moore lecturing knight H P Villaret treasurer J F Posert tiler C V Scutter trustee J I Kline grand lodge representative and S B Weller alternate.

The Elks’ Club Avenue E J. F. Kline J. H. Blakeney W. BE. Roach John F. Fentiman H. A. Heyck Clay Moore H. P. Villaret J. F. Posert V. Scutter J. I. Kline Grand Lodge S. B. Weller

San Antonio Pan-American Exposition seeks $25009 fund

The San Antonio Pan-American Exposition finance committee aims to raise 25009 by Friday night to fund preliminary work. A first formal meeting is set for next Saturday to elect officers and review the permanent organization.

Board of Board of Commissioners William Cassin

Lent Begins With Ash Wednesday Observances

Lent starts Wednesday with Ash Wednesday services in Catholic and Episcopal churches. The 40 day period leading to Easter on April 23 will see a halt to many social activities as fasting and abstinence rules guide observance.

Mass Meeting on National Preparedness Postponed

The gathering at Moose hall to discuss national preparedness was moved from Monday to Tuesday night. Spanish War Veterans and all citizens are invited to attend, with travel info showing a 60 cent round trip from Sutherland Springs on Sundays at 7:65 am via Southern Pacific.

Moose Hall Sutherland Springs Southern Pacific Ady

Tailor Ad Hails Dressy Spring Suits by Lentz

A tailored spring suit promotion from Lentz, tailor at 312 West Commerce, claims their garments are highly dressy and stylish for men five miles away and beyond.

Lentz West Commerce

Meeting Postponed for Spanish War Veterans Gathering

The Spanish War Veterans group announces the meeting, originally set for Tuesday night, is postponed due to the inability of several prominent members to attend. The gathering will be rescheduled to a later date as officials coordinate new arrangements.

Walter Walthal W. S. Conness Harry L. Miller James E. Harper Frank James Tom Brown Harry Hamilton

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