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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1918

Page

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Suffrage Bill Again Debated In The Senate

In Austin on March 20 the Senate resumed debate on the woman suffrage bill. Senator Westbrook will pause amendments, including a provision barring unqualified nominees from the primary ballot. Johnston proposed separate voting for women, which failed. Lattimore’s substitute limited but kept a single booth. Amendments on electors, readjusted ballot wording, and a test suit provision were discussed and defeated in various votes, with final action expected next Wednesday.

Austin Yex Wies DeLo- Kary House Rowling Westbrook Get State Democratic Executive Committee Senate He Neuse Schary Totus Johnston Marcis Lattimore Mar Togull Hull Texas Travis County Athens Semitur Junnetyn Turing Strick Dave Benes

The Lord's Black-Draught Aids Measles Sufferer

A testimony extols Thedford's Black-Draught for measles aftereffects. The speaker credits the remedy with rapid relief from headaches, stomach issues, and bowel troubles, stating it saved a life and was recommended to relatives and neighbors.

Ives S. Pritts Trowble Peli

Legislative notes on salaries and commissions in 1913

The article outlines actions in the House and Senate on salaries for county school superintendents and a free conference committee created a six member Commission on a relief for the supreme courts. It notes salaries from $900 to $4,000, a four year commission term, and summary actions on the Central Board of Central control, bidding for state funds, and restrictions on officers. It mentions the amendment to woman suffrage being voted down and various banking, licensing, and public works measures, all dated around 1913.

Benator Nour Senate Free Conference House Free Conference Committee Down Westbrook Centrol Woesbrook Hanis Sniens Laney Tepraseninva Menacil Une General Revenue Lund Ure Ve Prison Commission Ty Iik

South Whlex mining vote shows strong approval

The article reports a landslide vote by the South Whlex mines community with totals around 84,570 for one measure and 47,277 for another. It notes a government action related to disaster law and civic restraint amid unclear events and regional political tension.

Fondant Aroewe Avitonte Lisle Negdin Tin Abe Eek Congight Bolon South Whlex Wulgers Wraiuse A. Vole

Wellness Habit Promoted for All Genders and Complexion

A historic and odd health column touts a daily morning ritual to improve skin and health. It claims washing away impurities with hot water and a teaspoon of a mineral salt aids vitality, breath, and digestion, urging both men and women to adopt the practice for a rosy, clear complexion.

Avery

Obituary notices and funeral details from San Antonio region

Obituary notices detail the deaths of William Witty 68 of San Antonio and Simon Joachinsthal 93 in New York, with burial plans in City Cemetery and San Antonio interments. Additional brief death notices include Bama Bests Givens 22 and Mrs Tallian Kilbride Lucas, listing survivors, service times, and funeral arrangements nationwide. The notices mention local undertakers Shelley Loring and Peviors, and reference commercial funeral ads in the San Antonio area.

William Witty Willian Witty Oll Dlehigan San Antonio Witty Wig Sela Simon Joichinsthad A. John Glu W. Commerce Simon Joachinsthal New York Jonchinsthal Lillian Kirkbeides Duis Alrs Tallian Kibride-Lucas Shelley-Loring Undertaking ‘Company Peniling Ancsa Pana

British Down 54 Air Planes In Two Days

Across two days British forces report destroying 54 enemy aircraft as Allied air battles intensify. Official communiques describe heavy bombardment and artillery activity on the front lines stretching from Lorraine to the northwest region near Chombroco.

Tindon Ruide Eigs Todiy Fts Vywes Sianthwest Chombrak Mendares

Lecture on Germany Welt-Polltile by Lt. Marvin

Lieut. W. G. Marvin of Washington state College presents a lecture on Germanys Welt-Polltile at the Elvenats Guild Hall Monday evening. Marvin, a World politics student and eloquent speaker, traced causes of war and political conditions from the Pacific War era to current events.

Kelly W. G. Mervin Ratty Fickl Unive Shedeland Slantoed University Mastin Lang Wis

New Flying Record Report At Kelly Mehl Meet

A fragmentary report notes a new flying record during a Monday meet at Kelly Mehl. Officials record a total of 60,826 in March events with a notable earlier mark of 48. The text is garbled but indicates a high performance breakthrough and compares current totals to prior records while mentioning time periods and participants.

Kelly Mehl Studank Dour Ray

Lieutenant Johnson killed by fall at Kelly Field No 2

First Lieut Walter Johnson of Chu New Jersey was killed instantly in an airline accident on Kelly Field No 2 Wednesday morning at 7:45. He was advancing across country when his plane dived nose downward and crashed. His mother Mrs GL Johnson was notified. He was among the field’s skilled instructors and had served since 191? after an earlier accident. The plane was a Canadian Curtis. The incident marks the tenth fatality at Kelly Field since flying began there.

Walter Johnson Chu N. J Kelly Field Kelly No Jonngon GL. Jutuwwn Ody Jonson Mineola Aller Belleville Bie ‘le Weilnenlag Iselly United States

Alfred Jernigan Murder Case Attracts Arrest Of Ferdinand Huth

A chaotic account reports Alfred Jernigan killed and Ferdinand Huth arrested. Police and witnesses described a violent scene near 63 years old, with confusion over dates and locations. Court officials, including D A McAskit, prepared statements for the preliminary hearing while investigators gathered forensic and testimonial evidence.

Alfred Jernigan Ferdinand Huth

Russian Ships Free War News From Odesa Confusion

March report from Warkhighton notes chaotic events around Odes and Berlin with unclear control shifting between forces. Mention of an attempted seizure and occupation details are mixed with nonsensical phrases and uncertain actors.

School Election Set for April 9 by Education Board

Trustees for the Stundvi Louie schools are set to vote on April 9 after a Board of Education meeting. Members eligible for re‑election include Henry Liverhs and Charles Cortighy, with details on terms expiring and districts 1 through 9 referenced in the prepared notice. A holiday in observance of the Knights of Columbus event and recommendations from the superintendent are noted.

Education Board Stundvi Louie Schools Schoal Howe Geli Henry Liverhs Charles Cortighy Kelsi Laerlet Keary BO. Means Wid Ne John Sutcliffe

Instruction on Salute Practice and Posture Training

A distorted excerpt outlines a drill on proper military salute technique. It describes raising the head toward the person saluted, maintaining eye contact, and executing a mirrored return salute. Officers are instructed to enforce correct posture during exercises and salutes.

Dalute Ginny Travia

Kaneats Farm Balers Demand Sparks Local Tension

A garbled report notes Kaneats pushing for farm balers amid disputes in Kansas and Missouri. It mentions a figure claiming ten thousand former workers, a six dollar daily wage, and comments by an agricultural official about yesterday.

Holland Demands in Ship Exchange Rejected

A terse dispatch from Washington reports that Holland’s demands in the ship exchange dispute are not to be granted. The notice notes ongoing negotiations with Britain and the Mediterranean powers, with no immediate breakthrough expected.

Holland

Two Die in Action in Washington D C March 20

Reported losses include Lieutenant Frederick Klukvlp as the sole officer named amid 37 mines. three others killed in action, wounded, or dead from accidents. London dispatch notes unclear casualty figures and Dutch vessel concerns with convoy actions and flags.

Ashington D. C Frederigk Klukvlp Tony Xeishus London

Twit event at Van Ness Street and burial park details

A fragment describes a gathering at 610 Van Ness Street and a burial at Migston Burial Park. It mentions McDaniel of Smithville's Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division No 415, and Fireman Arthur from Sanate Janid with injuries. Other participants refused firearms.

O'tlacig Reeldence van Ness Street Kurla Migston Burial Park McDaniel Brotherhood of Luccomotive Engineers Smithville Arthur Nee Sanate Janid

Wreck Injuries Fatal in Southbound Freight Crash

One MebDaniel of this city an engineer aboard a southbound Mixsquri Texas passenger train died of injuries sustained in a wreck near Temple yesterday afternoon at 2. Surviving relatives include C. B. Mebane and Lawrence McDaniel of this city and others in Texas. Body brought to Main Ad tonia for interment. funeral arrangements incomplete.

MebDaniel Texas Huber Temple Tulladay Clork Wentucky Wort Nilas Naughen Gertrivte Brassey Tiradley Slater Mes Teagle Wace

Vitalitas remedy promises revival for weary souls

A dubious tonic claims to restore nervous system strength and liver function, easing debility and fatigue. It touts freedom from alcohol, narcotics, and drugs, selling through unnamed "reliable" dealers with health claims aimed at weary patients.

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