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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1917

Page

7

Eugene Major killed in alley scuffle at shop

Eugene Major 26 employed at Washer Brothers Clothing Store was fatally stabbed during an apparent accident in an alley behind the store. Clem Smith 33 has been arrested. Major died en route to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital. Smith claims the stabbing was accidental.

Eugene Major Washer’ Brothers Alamo and Commerce Street Clem Smith Major Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Smith Stevens Ludwig Undertaking Palestine Texas San Antonio Washer Brothers R. H. Major Claire Gracy Glenn Major Gladys Major

Army Orders List Transfers and Promotions of Officers

The Army announces numerous officer transfers and promotions. Captains Kerr Washburn Costley Swain Hodgdon Moore Howell Weed Haines Baker and Jo Joseph Cook to Fort Sam Houston. Second Lieutenant Jerome Sears transferred to Central Department. Major Percy Jones from Fort Bayard to Surgeon General's office.

Quartermaster's Reserve Corps Frank M. Kerr JR Robert H. Washburn Martin L. Costley William I. Swain George M. Hodgdon Hugh TR. Moore Clarence W. Howell Oscar D. Weed Harvey H. Haines Thomas O. Baker Joseph Cook Fort Sam Hoveton Quartermaster Corps Jerome F. Sears Southern Department Central Department Medical Corps Percy 1 Jones Fort Bayard

Hamlet Offer With Garden Pavors

A provincial manager parries a star’s price demand by offering a third of the vegetables as payment for a Hamlet engagement, revealing a failed company and a bitter financial pinch in London ideas.

Laddie London

Commissioner-elect signals no promised jobs as police changes loom

The new commissioner elect Judge Lowther returns from the Texas Chiefs of Police convention in Waco. He declines to promise positions, says changes will occur but will be in the people's best interests and after budget review in July. Wilkens rumored for corporation judge, with others discussed for police chief amid speculation on Chief Lancaster.

Lowther Police and Fire Departments Chiefs of Police of Texas Waco Corporation Court Judge Lowther Wright Fire Ing Wilkens Ed J. Wilkens Lancaster James Galbreath A. S. Massey Chief Lancaster

Two Strategists of the Navy

Here are two of Uncle Sam's naval strategists. Lieut.-Com. E. J. King is the chief aide to the admiral commanding the Atlantic fleet. Commander L. M. Overstreet is in command of the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington.

Uncle Sam E. J. King Manding Atlantic L. M. Overstreet Bureau of Navigation Navy Department Washington

Notable Visitors and Guests at Local Hotels

Mr and Mrs H T Oliver of Mexico City reside at the St Anthony. Mr and Mrs Joseph Wright of Houston stay at the Gunter. Mrs S S Rosenbach of Johnson Louis visits the Menger. Hugh Rose from San Francisco arrives and stays at the St Anthony. W G Miller of Galveston guests the Gunter. E C Bell of Galveston among Menger guests. F S Bredix of St Louis a guest at the St Anthony. Ti Taylor of Detroit visits and stays at the Gunter. F B Ricksy of Tampico arrives on business and is registered at the Menger. Mr and Mrs W M Bloor of Austin apartment at the St Anthony. E C Adkins of Gainesville registered at the Gunter. Charles R Lewis of Boston is at the Menger.

H. T. Oliver Mexico City St. Anthony Joseph Wright Houston Gunter S&s. Rosenbach J. Louis Menger Hugh Rose San Francisco City W. G. Miller Galveston E. C. Bell F. S. Bredix St. Louis Ti. Taylor Detroit F. B. Ricksy Tampico W. M. Bloor Austin E. C. Adkins Gainesville Charles R. Lewis Boston

Grandma’s Sulpherb Tablets Promise Spring Health

An old remedy touts sulfur tablets to purify blood, ease headaches and dizziness, coat tongue, and cure spring ailments. It claims to thin the blood, relieve constipation, and purge toxins with a laxative herb blend. Druggists sell 50 cent tubes guaranteed satisfactory or money back.

Allen

Desertion of Mexican Father Alarms Police

Mexican laborer abandons wife and four children prompting police to issue arrest instructions as family appeals at central headquarters. Publication lists numerous local ads and notices including dancing events and loan services.

Central

Starving family aided after husband’s action described

A family announced they were starving due to the husband’s deeds. Mrs. Graham, a police woman, took charge and the case was referred to the charity association. Cut by Razor-Maggie Martinez, near Robert Lb Green Memorial hospital, was badly cut with a razor Friday morning. Two black women sought by police. She received hospital care. The Imperial Turkish Bath Parlors advertised in Houston Street Moore Building with day and night service. A dance at W. W. Hall with Willett's Orchestra. Federal Grand Jury to report with indictments list, adjourn to Monday. A five dollar fine was imposed on Joseph Rosen for defacing jail walls. he claimed to be a cartoonist from Pittsburgh. Notice to ticket holders for Workmen’s Sick and Death Benefit Fund picnic moved to May 12. Harmony Club postponed meeting for May 13 with officer elections. Isidore Strauss, secretary. Additional military police arrests for street curfew after 11 pm. S. E. McMillan fined $50.

Graham Charity Association Maggie Martinez Robert Lb. Green Memorial Hospital Joseph Rosen Pittsburg

Van Lax Liver Tonic Promises Quick Clean Out

Trouble with liver function tied to constipation and indigestion is claimed to improve with Van Lax. A 50 cent bottle from druggists or Van Vleet Drug Co. Memphis is recommended with a promise of pleasant taste and non sickness for all ages.

van Lax van Vleet Drug Co Memphis Tenn

Court session on affray case involving Claudia McNeil

Friday morning proceedings entangled in an affray charge with Claudia McNeil. Testimony alleged McMillan cut shoes and two dresses belonging to the woman. The charge against McMillan centered on the alleged incident. the woman's case was dismissed.

Claudia McNeil McMillan

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