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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
5
E R Majors is dead and Walter Majors wounded after a shooting with Dr C S Lynch in Boswell Oklahoma. Lynch surrendered and is jailed. A $30000 alienation of affections suit filed by Majors against Lynch is pending in district court. Lynch is a prominent figure reputedly wealthy.
In a light court-side exchange, Bassford jokes that seating far back in the new Ashford church hides the sermon from ears. The judge remarks on acoustics and attention during a casual discussion.
Political clash tightens around Sheriff John W. Tobin and his brother W. G. Tobin as supporters rally behind the Tobin candidacy. Officials fear a split with Mayor Brown’s administration and the fire chief Wright, while Robert F. Uhr holds steady with German-American backing and anti‑administration appeal. The Express endorsement hints at broader cross‑group maneuvering ahead of July primaries.
San Antonio temperatures are telegrammed daily to 67 cities nationwide with 12 of 67 receiving two daily feeds. The Chamber of Commerce pressed the weather bureau, and Secretary John B. Carrington confirms the arrangement. Cities include Chicago Cincinnati Atlantic City Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis Louisville New Orleans and New York. Carrington will notify newspapers to publish San Antonio’s daily temperature in a home weather for visitors column.
Judge R H Ward says Victor E Innes and Ida May Innes will return to Atlanta to face larceny after trust charges. They will go once the US Supreme Court mandate arrives in about two weeks, after Governor Ferguson pledges protection from mob violence.
London report states the Danish steamer Christianssund of 1017 tons was sunk with all 22 crew saved. The British steamer Fulmar of 1270 tons also sunk. eight of her crew were saved.
The body of Martin D. Groota maat who died in San Antonio last Tuesday will be sent to Boliver Missouri by Shelley Loring Undertaking Company Friday night with relatives. He is survived by three sons John Groota maat of Appleton Wisconsin Arnold and Joe Groota maat of Santa Paula California and three daughters Mrs Katie Morris of Halfway Missouri Mrs Mamie Morris of Sellmore California and Mrs Paula Grant of Milwaukee. Mrs John Grootamaat Joe Grootamaat and Mrs Grant arrived in the city Friday.
Joseph Pete Zimmerman two and a half, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Zimmerman of 1104 South Mesquite street, died Thursday after noon from scalds after he fell into a boiling water caldron Wednesday morning. He was rescued and rushed to the hospital but died. Funeral at 4 pm Friday from the home with services at St Josephs Church by Rev Father Jacobi and burial in St Josephs Cemetery.
Sufferers from back pain, bladder issues, lumbago, and swelling are urged to prevent kidney disease by using Solvax. The ad claims rapid, reliable relief regardless of age or duration, offered with a guarantee of relief or refund by Wagner Drug Store.
Gus Zalmanzig spoke at the Friday Rotary Club luncheon at the St. Anthony Hotel about The Lumber Industry. John Meusebach served as toastmaster as attendance set a monthly record for Rotarians.
Advertisement notes suits priced from 30 to 45 dollars with premium fabrics and up to date style. Lentz, Tailor at 312 West Commerce markets superior wear compared with competitors. An aside quotes Baltimore American about cooking.
Railroad officials Charles M. Stone J H Parsons D J Price W G Crush and Alexander Robertson receive special invitations as guests of honor at a Chamber of Commerce banquet March 30 in San Antonio. The event marks the new San Antonio St Louis fast rail service and celebrates the season’s tourist success with hundreds expected.
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