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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
5
An old medical advert explains kidney trouble symptoms including neck and back pain and urges taking Anuric with meals. It credits Dr. Pierce of Buffalo with the remedy and includes a testimonial from Mr. Chas. R. Zampich praising relief from rheumatism after using Anuric.
The New South Wales ministry withdrew its resignation after an agreement to submit abolition of the current house to a referendum. Judge Tom Beauchamp of Paris Texas toured Corpus Christi to inspect the jail and courthouse, built at 250000 dollars, as a guide for a new Lamar County courthouse replacing the one destroyed in a 12000000 dollar fire that gutted Paris business and residential districts.
Corpus Christi Texas May 4 The Commissioners Court headed by county officials plans construction of a new jail in Lamar County outlining funding and approval steps for the project and the anticipated impact on local law enforcement and budgets.
A Southern Baptist convention event in Asheville lists a price of $39.90 with dates May 13 through 16 and a sleeper through May 15, tied to Southern Pacific transportation.
Admiral Beresford pressed the Lords to consult labor leaders to secure more workers for shipbuilding as Britain faces depleted tonnage. Earl Curzon outlined mercantile marine roles, with 43 percent requisitioned for military needs and 14 percent for food and materials, while 43 percent run by shipowners under strict rules. He noted ships are hauling coal grain and munitions to allies, and that five hundred merchant vessels are being built.
Apply like a shampoo and dry in sunlight to turn gray faded or stray hair to a uniform dark shade. The product claims to restore healthy thick evenly dark hair with no gray showing and offers a money back guarantee. Available for 50 cents for a large bottle from Stemmers Drug Store San Antonio Texas. Out of town orders by mail.
The government hired many Canadian lumbermen to harvest timber at home and 1500 are en route to England. Using British timber for sleepers and pit props, England aims to reduce reliance on foreign supplies.
The body of eight year old Richard Meekin, believed kidnapped last November, was found by a city suburb underbrush with a handkerchief tied around his neck. Police suspect murder by a degenerate.
New York May 4 Robert Bacon former ambassador to France elected president of the National Security League at its first annual meeting. The league advocates a stronger army a navy second only to the British and obligatory military training for young men as its main goals.
John De voy editor of the Gaelic American and John T. Ryan Buffalo attorney linked to a federal grand jury probe of the Welland canal bombing plot. Indictments name Franz von Papan Wolfe von Igel Hans Tauscher Alfredo Fritzen Covani. three others immunity for cooperation. Indictments allege funds and weapons provided to destroy the canal.
Dr. Charles Pancoast of Philadelphia and Dr. Morrowitz of New York reach The Hague after sixteen months in Bulgarian and Austrian armies. They report a spy craze and German domination with food shortages. They predict unrest and possible uprisings, note strong German presence in Sofia, and contrast Hungarian humane treatment of prisoners with Bulgarian cruelty.
Washington May 4 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a proposed rise in freight rates on rice and rice straw from Arkansas Louisiana and Texas to same states and interstate routes until September 4 while a study proceeds.
Secretary Daniels sent a report to Representative Butler stating lack of information on European naval additions since the war began makes it impossible to define a modern building and personnel program to reclaim second place. The document estimates potential builds and notes the 1907 achievement and 1911 loss to Germany.
The Dutch steamer Dubhe, damaged by an explosion April 27 near the Galloper Buoy, passed Gravesend and will be beached. The incident follows mines struck by other Dutch steamers in the same area.
General John A. Hulen of Houston, newly appointed brigadier general of the Texas National Guard, arrives in Austin for talks with Adjutant General Henry Hutchings on the guard’s status amid possible calls related to the Mexican situation. He had previously served as adjutant general.
Advertises fresh shrimp available at River Side Restaurant for fishing needs. Mentions location and promotional note.
Governor James E. Ferguson returned to Austin from Hill county where he spent several days and also visited his Sosque county ranch during his absence.
Henry Rudolph of Carmi states he suffered backache and nighttime awakenings from kidney trouble. After using Foley Kidney Pills he reports sleeping through the night with relief, and the product is praised for prompt action on aches, pains, and weakened bladder.
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