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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1918

Page

11

Boyish at sixty two police arrest man mistaken for boy

A 62 year old African American man was detained at central police headquarters on a theft charge after being booked by Motorcycle Officer Shacklett. He appeared much younger than his age, producing a birth pedigree showing 57 as his birth year, and claiming to be 16. Detective Robinson said he stole an oil heater from the Menger apartments on Mast Commerce Street and transferred the case to the juvenile court with James Winslow, probation officer, summoned.

Central Police Shacklett James Winslow

Army Personnel Movements at Fort Clark and Waco Details

Capt. W I Goode returns to Nin station Fort Clari for headquarters visit. Lieut Winter King relieved of duty in Brownsville district intelligence office. Leave granted to Stan Seon and Lieut Roy Whodes. Lieut Frank Lankford ordered to Fort Wuachun Arizona to command Radio Tractor Unit No 48. Lieut Warry Robertson to attend to the body of Lieut DeWitt Mitchell in San Diego. Col D J Carr tours western department signaling properties. Maj John T Warris returns to Camp Uyer after leave. Lieuts Eckend and H G Bantis listed for department laboratory duty. Moffman detailed as officer in charge Pioneer platoons 90th Division.

W. I. Goode Q. M. Pc Aas Nin Fort Clari Aim Winter R. King National Army Department, Intelligence Office Brownsville Stan Seon Roy J. Whodes S. Or. C Cano MacaAr Chur Waco Frank FE. Lankford Fort Sam Houston Fort Wuachun Ariz TiMeut Warry Robertson Mitchell Wars J.P. O'Neil 179Th Infantry Brigade Camp Travis D. J. Carr Department Signal Oficer Department Signar Office John T. Warris Camp Ayer Mass Charles P. Eckend H. G. Bantis Lahoratory Treut Moffman

News Copyright Clash Heard In Supreme Court

Frederick W. Lehmann of St. Louis argues for the Associated Press that the International News Service pirates AP dispatches. He asserts news retains property rights and seeks permanent injunctions to end unfair practices that disadvantage paying competitors.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Today Associated Press International News Service Frederick W. Lehmann St. Louis Tower Federal Matty Mr. Lehmann Lehmann

Tanlac Restores Mobility In Long-Suffering Denver Woman

Mrs. A M Richards of 808 13th St Denver Colorado says two years of immobility from inflammatory rheumatism and stomach trouble vanished after using Tanlac. She reports weight gain from 100 to about 120 pounds and regained ability to walk and manage her home. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative.

A. M. Richards 13Th St Denver Colo Idaho Springs Springs Taniac San Antonio Wagner's Meier

News Service Case Sparks Federal Court Battle

The argument over copying and selling news pits the Hearst service against the International News Service and the Associated Press. Attorneys for Hearst warn against a "despotic monopoly" as they claim news remains public property after publication and that reprinting harms publishers and public alike.

La Creole Hair Dressing Promises Gray Hair Revival

An advertisement for La Creole Hair Dressing claims it restores dark color to gray or faded hair without dye. It markets a non dye formula that can be applied by combing or brushing and guarantees results. Sold in drug stores or by Van Vleet Mansfield Drug Co Memphis Tenn.

van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co Memphis Tenn Aav

Court probes value of news amid press service ban

In a wartime case the court questioned why news may be barred from printing rival agency reports. Arguments centered on the value of news and the legality of restraining the International News Service from distributing Associated Press and early editions to newspapers.

West New York Mississippi Valley Associated Press International News Service International Daily News Court of Equity Associated Press News Supreme Court Uledia Boards

Uniforms Made to your measure at our price of business

Notice from the Office of the Collector of Customs Port of San Antonio Texas dated April 18 1918 states three strips of drawn work were seized for violation of customs laws. Claim within twenty days or property will be sold at public auction at the Customs House at 10 o'clock am on May 3 1978.

Port of San Antonio Texas Jared Customs House Coleman tAdy

Pimply Face Cleared By Olive Tablets Promise

A реклам style notice promoting Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, effective substitute for calomel for cleansed blood bowels and liver. It claims improved complexion and energy with a nightly dose, highlighting vegetable composition and olive color. Available 10 and 25 cents at druggists.

Dr. Edwards

Serbia Vows Loyalty as Premier Defies Enemy Propaganda

In Corfu the Serbian parliament hears Premier Pechitish declare Serbia remains faithful to the entente and rejects Austrian Hungarian and German intrigues. He asserts America’s entry aids the Allies while Serbia’s sacrifice will be repaid by unity and continued support for the allied cause.

Ansvepteal Corfu Sertia Germain Pe Hitch Pas- Niteh Germany Peter Serbia Austria Hungary

Convicted Guards Seized at Camp Travis Court Martial

Sergeant Conrad S. Keithley of Battery 3843rd Field Artillery and Corporal Eugene R. Redman of Battery I 343rd Weld Artillery were found guilty of sleeping on guard duty. Keithley received six months confinement at hard labor two thirds of pay forfeiture and reduction to rank. Redman received a similar sentence with identical terms.

Camp Travis Geant Conrad S. Keithley 3843Rd Field Artillery Eugene RR. Redman 343Rd Wield Artillery

Movinl Keltur Quip Sparks Race on Rudeness

Abe questions a rival about manners in a playful exchange. A wife responds that wealth and influence may justify rude behavior, reflecting social satire in Washington decorum.

Abe Washington Tar

Enlisted Signal Corps to Attend Camp Samuel K. Marie

Twenty two signal corps enlisted men in the Southern theatre are recommended for training at Camp Samuel K. Marie Leon Springs beginning May 1. Names will be released in an official order. About 140 student officers are expected to report for training. The school, led by Col George W. Ketos, has graduated 235 student officers to date.

Leon Springs Signal Corps Epee Signal Corpus Camp Samuel K. Marie Union United States Signal School Duts George W. Ketos

No More Operators Seize Overseas Duty Chance

The signal office reports sufficient number of women telephone operators with French ability for service in France for 1918 and no further applications are needed this year. Some San Antonio women applied, but it is unclear if any were accepted. Further opportunities may arise later.

Department Signal Office France San Antonio Wenten

Travelers Register at San Antonio Hotels in Local Note

The item lists guests and visitors at several San Antonio hotels including Dr William Roddy of Taylor at the St Anthony J J Burke of Corpus Christi at the Lanier and Menger patrons M W Asiter from New York Mrs Paine Egan of Chicago and A W Tailey of Chicago among others with stays noted at the Menger Lanier Gunter and St Anthony hotels.

William Roddy Taylor St. Anthony J. J. Burke Corpus Christi Lanier Gunter N. OA. Poth Kennedy Wlae Baxter Seguin M. W. Asiter New York Menger Clark Greenville Hans

Chronic constipation relief with Sulpherb Tablets

Philadelphia resident Mr. John O'Brien describes years of chronic constipation and systemic malaise. He credits Sulpherb Tablets for immediate relief and lasting regularity, urging others to obtain the formula made from sulfur, cream of tartar, and herbs.

John O’brien N. 1Th St Philadelphia

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