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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
5
Comptroller Terrell left Austin today for Fort Worth to attend a hearing tomorrow on five saloon men charged with violating the Sunday law. The case involves the licenses of the retail liquor dealers.
Paris reports Lieutenant Guynemer of the Aviation Corps has downed his thirty first aeroplane. The 21 year old ace recalls danger near Verdun and Soissons where a ten minute duel ended with a German plane in flames. He survived a near miss amid clouds and continued fighting for France.
Report questions whether police monitored a steam laundry on a hunch of trouble. The incident involved a lone safe blower firing seventeen or eighteen shots and escaping. The city has about 150 000 residents, near City Hall and the central police station on the main southbound thoroughfare.
The Light announces Louis Heuermann as a candidate for Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements in the upcoming election. This political advertisement communicates the nominating effort and seeks voter consideration.
An advertisement claims La Creole Hair Pressing will turn gray or thinning hair to a natural dark shade without dye. It asserts dandruff control and hair regrowth, offering a money back guarantee and $1 prepaid bottle from Van Vleet-Mansfield Co., Memphis Tennessee.
The American Federation of Labor adopts a declaration asserting industrial service is equal to military duty and urges workers’ rights and representation in national defense policy. Samuel Gompers may present the pledge to President Wilson as labor pledges full support if war comes.
New York today resounded with patriotic orations at public meetings. Prominent figures spoke last night at gatherings including a dinner hosted by the Economic Club. Tammany Hall was noted to offer aid in the effort.
An old advertisement claims Cascarets remove bile and bowel poison causing biliousness and headaches. It promises a ten cent box cleanses the liver and bowels, leaves a clear head and rosy skin, and alleges it is safe for children without causing griping.
A white man faces conspiracy charges for importing opium through New Orleans and distributing the narcotic across Texas and Arizona. Arrested Monday evening by John L. Dibrell, chief deputy U S marshal. Removal to New Orleans division sought, with indictment already returned, likely transport this week.
Attorney Dan Lewis lists office at 414 15 Kampmann Building Travis 6413 with advertising credentials and practice in law.
Sun shine Guy Inman executive secretary of the Panama Congress on Missions in Latin America will arrive in San Antonio Thursday en route from New York to the City of Mexico. He will speak Thursday night at the Mexican Institute 1000 South San Jacinto Street. He leaves Friday morning for Mexico accompanied by Elmer R Child director of the San Antonio Institute.
Riebe's Jewelry Store at 306 Main Ave offers a selection of jewelry and watches. The notice highlights location near downtown and invites customers to shop for accessories amid midtown promotions.
Arnold Freier a farmer of Floresville Wilson county district filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the Federal Court Tuesday morning. Liabilities $9850 assets $11862.50 including real estate valued at $8000 and $2043 exempt. Referee Frank H Booth to oversee the case creditors meeting set for April 6. Packard Cars 2 per hour Cr 747 Adv.
Hertzberg and Kercheville, attorneys at law, located in the Brady Building at 605 610 Brady Bldg.
Alamo Jewelry Co at 315 Alamo Plaza offers to buy or take in trade old gold silver diamonds and old coins, inviting customers to bring in their valuable items.
H. T. Musselman editor of the Texas School Journal arrived in San Antonio for a three day visit to study the public schools. He will address teachers at 4 PM Wednesday in the auditorium of the Main Avenue High School.
A Bar Plumbing is highlighted as key preparation for defense measures in ongoing coverage. The piece notes its role in supplying plumbing solutions to support safety infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
O Connell Loan Co located at 112 E Houston Street offers collateral loans with window display. Horace E Wilson lawyer at 516 17 State Bank Bldg advertises Cr 8281. Ad lists cars for hire with Cr 7500 and rate of $1.50.
An advocacy style ad promotes war against disease germs praising A-Bar plumbing as the most effective weapon. The short notice frames hygiene as a battle and links plumbing to health protection.
The Business Woman's Suffrage Club meeting planned for Tuesday evening March 13 is postponed to Tuesday evening March 20. The delay is to avoid overlap with the YWCA campaign closing rally at the suffrage meeting cafeteria. All members should attend the rescheduled gathering.
Federal Judge Duval West returned to San Antonio Tuesday morning from Waco where he had been holding court. He was accompanied by J L Camp and Hugh R Robertson. The court personnel will depart Sunday for Del Rio where the March term of that court opens Monday.
The case of C. W. Dickens charged by indictment with the killing of John Dubeck on January 7 is nearing its end in the Thirty-seventh District Court. Arguments were expected Tuesday afternoon and the jury could receive the case in the evening.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians meets Wednesday at 8 pm led by president Mrs H C Gillette. Agenda includes participation in the St Patrick's Day entertainment and final arrangements for the event at St Marys auditorium.
A 28 year old Mexican man was arrested after being accused of using abusive language toward Americans. Police did not release further details at this time.
City detectives Guerra and Harris report a Mexican man, said to be new to San Antonio from Mexico a month ago and involved in oil business interests, will be handed over to federal authorities Tuesday afternoon.
Otto Zoller appears in a court filing referencing an auto package and baggage case with a residential transfer number and attorney designation Ady. The fragment indicates a legal matter involving transportation and delivery of items in a 2014 docket.
Central asks Cr. 3328 Dulling for printing. solicitors urged to call for action and adv. notification.
Neighbors used a garden hose and buckets to prevent a fire from destroying a frame barn on the premises of Mr. J. Manges at 402 Ash Street around 11 o'clock Monday night. The building damage is about $50, and $15 of Mrs. Fay Weber's furniture stored inside was damaged. Firefighters arrived after the blaze was under control.
Notice states De Kreko Bros sold The Armenia Cone Company to Mr. F Wilson who has assumed all liabilities and assets. Gabriel De Kreko signs the notice.
After the game, players head to Park Tavern for refreshments. Advertisement note indicates postmatch gathering with drinks and light fare planned at the tavern.
March 17 event at Hermann Sons Hall features Puppe’s Orchestra on stage. Tickets priced at 25 cents advance.
Evans Willis, a Negro boy, was struck by an automobile truck while crossing East Commerce Street at Chestnut Street at 11:30 Tuesday morning. He was not seriously hurt. H. A. Blaine, driving the automobile, was arrested by the police on a charge of careless driving.
TABLE UNIVERSITY BILL AUSTIN March 13 The House laid on the table the divorcement resolution between the University of Texas and Agricultural and Mechanical College and defeated the Senate tax study commission and Ferguson hearing resolutions. An appropriation of 400 000 dollars for a Northwest Texas insane asylum location was passed, along with a plan to sell Rusk properties to rehabilitate and operate the plant for one year with price terms acceptable to the penitentiary commissioners the attorney general and the governor.
Drureists refund money if AZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application gives relief. Price 50 cents. Ad notice.
Several hundred ministers and laymen of the Southern Presbyterian Church register for the annual laymen's missionary convention in New Orleans. The sessions run through Thursday with C. A. Rowland of Athens Ga presiding. Topics include evangelism rural and mountain church problems church obligations betterment of conditions of the negro population and the alien problem.
An undeclared candidate announces intent to run in the upcoming primary for the office of Commissioner of Taxation and asks voters for their support and vote in the election.
The Tourist Golf Tour will accept entries up to noon Wednesday at Municipal Links Brackenridge Park. Qualifying runs all day Wednesday, with match play starting Thursday morning. Organizer says many classes and prizes for all skill levels and welcomes first time players. Five new entries posted Tuesday morning. more expected that afternoon.
A brief exchange shows an office boy requesting a day off for a funeral and the boss noting the season opening. The boy insists on work while accepting the need for time off for the funeral. The dialogue reflects workplace etiquette and family obligations in a historical setting.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent box of Tiz foot bath that claims to ease pain from corns bunions and calluses by drawing out poisonous exudations. It urges readers to remove shoes soak feet and enjoy immediate relief and comfort.
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