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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
7
Advertises Sargol as a reliable digestive aid that helps the body absorb fats from food to increase weight. Claims 10 to 20 pounds of solid gain, asserts safety and low cost, with a money back guarantee from local druggists H L Wagner and others. Note warns use only when weight gain is desired and to consider nervous indigestion cases.
Seguin Texas March 28 Jack Hannah oilfield worker injured his arm when it became entangled in derrick ropes while drilling for the company on Yorks creek north of Seguin.
The Star Clay Products Company of San Antonio filed an amendment to its charter in the State Department increasing capital stock from $100,000 to $150,000.
A promotional notice urges readers to mail a cutout with 6 cents to Foley Co in Chicago for a trial pack of Foley products. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup and Foley Kidney Pills for back pain kidney issues rheumatism and constipation.
Ministers and suffragists gather at suffrage headquarters 209 West Commerce Street for a public meeting during the week of suffrage. Notable speakers include Rev J Morillo Todd Rev Hugh McLellan Rabbi Samuel Marks and Dr George A Badger with Mrs D A Leary presiding.
Roy C. Andrews and Mrs. Andrews sail from San Francisco to the Orient to seek the Blue Tiger, the fabled flying Dutchman of Zoology. The expedition aims to capture a specimen for the American Museum of Natural History and document the journey with color photos for a forthcoming book.
The railroad commission issued an amendment to commodity tariff No 27 D for crude and fuel petroleum carloads setting a rate of 13 cents per 100 pounds for creosote oil from Galveston to Texarkana. Intermediate points’ rates remain unaffected.
In Brownsville Texas Ramon Pizana brother of Aniceto Pizana and Rejerio Caballero and Lorenzo Lopez are to appear in district court next Monday on murder charges tied to bandit raids last summer. The grand jury is expected to return three additional indictments against Luis de la Rosa and four more against Caballero and Lopez. Indictments also list Refugio Dominguez and Martin Castorana.
A cost saving home remedy mixes one pint sugar syrup with 2½ ounces Pinex to yield a full pint of cough syrup cheaper than store bought. It soothes chest illnesses, eases dry or painful coughs, loosens phlegm, and claims quick relief within 24 hours with a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co.
The funeral of Thomas J. Pence, secretary of the Democratic national committee, was held at the First Baptist Church in Raleigh, with interment at Oakwood cemetery. Honorary pall-bearers included Josephus Daniels, Craig, Senators James and Hughes, Joseph P. Tumulty, and Dr. Cary T. Grayson.
British cruiser Andes credited with sinking German raider Greif in the North Sea after Alcantara engagement left the ship helpless. A light cruiser joined the pursuit and the Greif exploded, possibly due to a mines cargo igniting amid the battle.
Berlin dispatch notes Overseas News Agency items reporting a Socialist party meeting where the managing committee condemned the events leading to the formation of a new faction. All but one member approved the condemnation.
Washington March 28 The House pushed immigration reform with a literacy test provision approved 225 to 82 in committee of the whole and expected to pass by a large margin. The measure bars aliens over 16 who cannot read English or another language, with few exceptions.
Evidence in the misapplication of public funds case against Karl L. Druesedow tax collector of Harris County closed at noon in the Criminal District Court. Defense presented only character witnesses. Judge Simmons and Houston witnesses testified to Druesedow's good reputation. Jury to be charged this afternoon with verdict possible tomorrow.
Fort Worth Texas March 28 District Judge Swayne refused to enjoin the Sunday show referendum election for next Saturday after a two day hearing He held that the city could not pay for the election nor permit the use of its supplies Private parties have deposited enough to cover costs and county material will be used
A health column advises avoiding rheumatism by dressing warmly and drinking water. It claims uric acid from rich foods harms joints, and recommends Jad Salts or rad Salts as kidney boosting remedies to flush uric acid.
Judge R H Ward says decision from Georgia Governor on revocation of requisition for Victor BE Innes and Ida May Innes will determine if the couple must return to Atlanta. Supreme Court mandate arrived, Texas authorities plan to move them from Bexar jail as extradition lingers two years.
State Fire Marshal Wal lace English reports the Paris blaze originated in a frame warehouse in the southwestern city area and most likely due to carelessness. The fire destroyed 1140 buildings across 264 acres, with 78 percent frame or iron clad construction and 90 percent had combustible roofs. Estimated loss runs 10 to 14 million dollars, with at least half covered by insurance.
Judge W S Anderson quashed indictments against five steel firms led by Republic Iron and Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube for conspiring to fix wages and steel prices. United States Steel Corp and F H Gary remain charged, as service had not been secured on them. The defense argued the indictments were too vague under Ohio Valentine anti trust law.
An advert promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic cream sprayed into the nostrils to relieve head cold and catarrh. It claims immediate opening of air passages, drying up discharge, and relief from headache with one small bottle bought from a druggist.
Two German airmen captured near the French lines describe the Luftwaffe along the front. They note Fokker aircraft as the fashionable machine, six planes per squadron with eight to nine observers and eight pilots, and a shift from incendiary to explosive carbonite bombs.
A dispatch from Amsterdam says Prince August William, fourth son of Emperor William, will arrive in Brussels to assist General von Bissing as governor of Belgium. It is believed he may eventually succeed von Bissing. The note includes a humorous aside from Puck about modern tastes and car preferences.
Floods across Central and Northern Ohio flooded thousands of acres and forced hundreds from homes. No lives reported lost as of today, though fears remain in Findlay Tiffin Fremont and smaller towns with more rain possible, echoing the 1913 flood fears.
Detroit reports severe flood threats across the state south of the straits of Mackinac. Two days of rain after a twelve inch snowfall sent rivers out of banks with Saginaw valley most at risk. Bay City and Saginaw face possible inundation while Grand River swells around Lansing and Grand Rapids.
A. J. Tracey of Mobile Alabama testifies in 1915 to swift relief from Swamp Root after a long illness from Swamp Fever and bladder hemorrhages. He recounts initial medical doubt but credits Kilmer Swamp Root with recovery after seven bottles and returning to duty. Notary public confirms Tracey’s oath.
Letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co. offers a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mentions regular fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes and requests mention of The San Antonio Light.
A dialog quotes Senator Sorghum debating the value of patriotic services in a fluctuating market. The Washington Star highlights perceived worth and public sentiment on national loyalty offerings.
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