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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1917

Page

2

Bankers Endorse Tanlac in South and West

Prominent bankers in Hawkinsville Georgia and Hornbeck Louisiana publish letters praising Tanlac after personal improvement and weight gain. The notices join a broad trail of endorsements from professionals across the country as Tanlac reaches seven million bottles sold in just over two years.

Tanlac Eli W. Goode Hawkinsville Georgia E. J. Henry Hawkinsville Bank and Trust Company G. F. Willis Atlanta Eli Mr. Henry Tanlace Em J. Benry Hawkinsville Bank and Trust Co Hornbeck West Louisiana Bank W. C. M’elveen Bank of South San Antonio H. L. Wagner E. J. H. Meier

Congress to Converge in Extra Session April Second

The President proclaims an extraordinary occasion requiring Congress to convene in extra session at the Capitol Washington on April 2 at noon. Cabinet and lawmakers discuss war measures, open ports, supplies credits, and potential army plans as the U.S. nears entry into the great war.

United States of America Congress of the United States Washington League of Nations Wilson Congress Germany Europe Mexico Taylor Rio Grande Japan Russia Flood House Foreign Affairs Committee Poindexter Federal Shipping Board Saulsbury Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chamberlain Senate Military Affairs Committee White House

Gas Hazardous Devices Kill Civilians in Monastir

The Serbian press bureau reports Bulgarian bombardment on March 17 using asphyxiating gas devices killed more than sixty civilians in Mona stir, including twenty five women and thirty one children. Nearly twenty others, mostly women and children, were fatally injured by shell fire.

Consul General in London Receives Missing American Names

London March 21 The American consul general Robert P. Skinner has received a list of five Americans lost from the Vigilancia. The names are being verified as a prior step toward locating the missing sailors.

London Vigilancia Robert P. Skinner

American steamer Vigilancia sunk after last voyage

The American steamer Vigilancia was torpedoed and sunk last Friday. Survivors include Neils North third officer F Brown Josephs Fibera Estephan Lopez and C F Adernhold from Attalla Alabama. others’ addresses are not listed.

Vigilancia Neils North F. Brown Josephs Fibera Estephan Lopez C. F. Adernhold Attalla Ala

Fourteen Plead Guilty in Federal Election Law Case

In Indianapolis on March 21, forty five of 150 men indicted for violations of election laws in Indianapolis Evansville Frankfort and Gary pleaded guilty at arraignment before Judge A B Anderson. Demurrers were filed for most of the remaining defendants.

Indianapolis Ind Evansville Frankfort Gary A. B. Anderson United States District Court

Dickinson declares candidacy for Commissioner of Finance

H. BE. Dickinson enters the coming primaries as a candidate for Commissioner of Finance and Taxation. He asks for public support to achieve tax equalization, a lower tax rate, and taxing all wealth.

H. BE. Dickinson

San Antonio Auto Show Dates Set at Soledad Auditorium

The classic event of motordom in Southwest Texas, the San Antonio Automobile Show runs March 31 through April 7 at Soledad Auditorium and the Temporary Annex.

Peace Move Basis Declared In Russia Amid Rasputin Fallout

The new government pledges liberty and full rights for all races including Jews, enabling a potential US commercial treaty. Petrograd frees itself from censorship reporting Rasputin’s assassination as the imperial family lays him to rest with pomp at Tsarskoe-Selo. The era sees rising female political activity and hints of woman suffrage in the forthcoming constitution. The army loosens discipline with reforms and a general political amnesty is proclaimed, marking the regime's insistence on rights and justice.

United States Petrograd Gregory Rasputin Reuter Constitutional Assembly Guchkoff

Kerensky Seeks Justice in Russian Rally at City Hall

In Petrograd, Minister of Justice Kerensky spoke at a socialist and workers gathering in the city hall. He urged justice for all including former ministers, saying freedom rests on justice and vowing no vengeance but fair treatment for those in the fortress. The crowd approved, and the meeting ended peacefully.

Petrograd London Kerensky St. Peter and St. Paul M. Kerensky

French War Policy Declares Resolve to Press On

Paris reports the new Ribot ministry pledges to continue the war with full energy as German retreat on the front is seen as a prelude to further battles. The piece notes an upcoming article by Dr. King praising Nuxated Iron for women and its sale by H. L. Wagober and druggists with a money-back guarantee.

Paris Alexandre Ribot Dr. King King H. L. Wagober

Board to Supervise Newsprint Sales in Federal Plan

The Federal Trade Commission will supervise newsprint sales via a five member board representing manufacturers, workers, large and small publishers, and the FTC. The pool will be run from New York with advisory, ministerial powers for others. The move follows pressure over potential price fixing and a tight supply as demand may outstrip production.

Washington, D. C Federal Trade Commission Trade Commission New York Commission The

French Within Sight of Town of St. Quentin

French forces near St. Quentin face defections among their own subjects as the town remains within reach of enemy lines.

ST. Quentin

French Advance Near Laon Road Nets Ten Villages

Paris report says French progress in pursuit of retreating Germans with important gains on both sides of the Laon road. Ten villages were captured as the offensives continue.

Paris War Office Laon

German warning on U S ships in wartime ports

Count von Reventlow writes in Deutsche Tages Zeitung that American steamers City of Memphis Illinois and Viglancia were sunk and the United States must keep ships in its ports for the war duration. He argues Germany’s prohibition is effective and urges the U S to follow the policy of small European powers by staying ships in port.

United States Germany Atlantic Europe Congress British Isles Count von Bernstorff Washington Zimmermann Mexico Japan Navy Placin Rush Annapolis Wilson National Guard Army College Council of National Defense Amsterdam London Count von Reventlow Deutsche Tages Zeitung Memphis Illinois Vigilancia

Air Attacks Kill Over A Thousand In Bucha

A Reuters dispatch from Issy reports Bucha suffered over 1000 deaths from German air raids before Romanian forces left. In one day 300 were killed by Zeppelins and planes as they targeted workers in fields and streets.

London Bucharest Issy

Mystery in Shooting in Jacksonville Ends in Arrest

Police continue to investigate the death of Dr. E. J. Murch of Bangor Maine who was shot here. George Thompson a Black man is under arrest and officers said he ...

E. J. Murch Jacksonville Fla Bangor George Thompson

What Every Woman Should Know About Iron Use

Dr Ferdinand King argues physicians should prescribe organic iron Nuxated Iron for anaemia showing iron deficiency as a major health risk for American women. He warns metallic iron harms teeth and stomach and urges Nuxated Iron as safer alternative.

Ferdinand King New York

Thursday's Attractions dance frocks sale closeout

An assortment of satin taffeta and net dresses from the previous season in many styles and colors. Prices have reached as high as 35 dollars but are offered now for 13 75 as a special closeout sale.

Waists at 98 Cents in Voile Lace Trimmed Styles

A store offers waist garments at 98 cents featuring voile and embroidery with lace trims. Additional tailored striped and hemstitched options are advertised at the same price, described as the best value for the cost.

Man Fires After Finding Intruder in Home

A man claims he fired on a white man found inside his home. Police investigate phrasing and account for several hundred dollars Murch reportedly had hours before his death.

Murch

Reward Offered for Strayed Government Horse in Camp Wilson

Strayed from picket line in Camp Wilson Texas one government horse hoof No S O E 2691. A reward of 10.00 will be paid for delivery to Depot Quartermaster Fort Sam Houston Texas.

Camp Wilson Texas

Germany Recruiting in Poland Campaign Launched

AMSTERDAM March 21 London dispatch reports Germany has begun a new and elaborate recruiting campaign in Poland according to Koenigsburg dispatch citing Polish papers.

Germany Poland Amsterdam London Koenigsburg Polis

San Antonio Automobile Show Scheduled March 31 to April 1

The classic event of motordom in Southwest Texas the San Antonio Automobile Show runs March 31 to April 1 at the Soledad Auditorium.

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