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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1916

Page

5

Poincare Says France Will Demand Peace On Its Terms

President Poincare told Lorraine refugees in Nancy that France will not accept Germany’s terms. He said Germany must ask for peace and that France will impose conditions guaranteeing balance and stability. He warned Allies must recognize Germany’s defeat before any lasting settlement and vowed to continue the fight until then.

Nancy France Poincare Germany Molitor Lorraine Imperial Germany Europe

Scalp Cleared by Cuticura After Persistent Itching

Miss Etta Love of Ben Franklin Tex reports a severe scalp problem with shedding scales. She used Cuticura Ointment at night and Cuticura Soap in the morning, restoring hair health and ending the irritation. Ad-promoting Cuticura products available by mail with a skin book offer.

Corpus Christi Architect Frank Slaughter Dies in San Diego

Corpus Christi May 15 funeral held yesterday for Frank Slaughter a well known local architect who collapsed while supervising a building in San Diego. He was born in England and unmarried with no known US relatives.

Frank Slaughter Corpus Christi Tex San Diego England United States

Typhus Menace Noted By Dr Pierce On Border Health

Dr C C Pierce senior US Public Health Service says typhus fever has plagued Mexico over the past year and threatens Texas border refugees. He cites border disinfection plants, body lice transmission, and that 64 Texas cases with high mortality risk for older patients, mostly among Mexicans.

Austin Tex Mexico C. C. Pierce United States Public Health Service W. B. Collins Texas Pierce United States State Health Department Texas Medical

Woman credits Lydia Pinkham remedy for relief from monthly pain

New Castle Indiana resident Hazel Hamilton says Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound ended years of monthly cramps and health decline. She reports becoming regular and pain free after using the product and notes the company offers confidential female guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.

New Castle Ind Lydia E. Pinkham Hazel Hamilton South 15Th St

Association at Galveston and En Route to El Paso

An association based in Galveston is stated to be traveling to its headquarters in El Paso.

Association Galveston el Paso

Texas saloon licenses to drop after July in Terrell plan

Comptroller H. B. Terrell expects a sharp reduction in Texas saloons after July 10 as licenses for non compliant retailers are not renewed. He cites ongoing inspections and says about 2000 licenses will expire this year with renewals prepared for 1900 dealers to mail before current permits lapse.

Austin Tex Texas H. B. Terrell Terrell

Free Poland Movement Sparks Polish American Rally

A mass meeting in Los Angeles organized by the Polish American War Sufferers Relief Association adopted a resolution calling Poland free and independent from any external control. Colonel John Sobieski presided and said to be a descendant of King John III of Poland. Similar actions are expected across the United States.

Los Angeles Calif Poland John Sobieski John III United States

Rough Riders to Be Formed in Nueces County

County Judge W. F. Timon announces creation of 1200 Rough Riders to aid Federal forces in Mexico. Southwest Texas horsemen with Mexican knowledge will form the unit with Raymond Bellamy directing one company of 100 as a nucleus for further companies.

Corpus Christi Tex W. F. Timon Nueces County Rough Riders Mexico Southwest Texas Raymond Bellamy Carranza Army Nuecds

Tragic Boat Capsize After Snake Sighting on Reelfoot Lake

In Powersburg Tennessee on May 15 a snake spotted near the skiff prompted Mrs E J Bunn and Mrs H J Keller to panic and overturn their boat on Reelfoot lake near Samburg. A child aboard and George Hamilton who tried to help were drowned.

Powersburg Tenn Reelfoot Lake Samburg E. J. Bunn H. J. Keller George Hamilton

Eight Hour Day Topic Dominate Brotherhood Meet

DETROIT May 15 The proposed eight hour day for train crews was expected to be the central issue at the national convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen opening here today. The meeting likely runs until June 1.

Detroit Mich the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen

Major James T. Moore Dies at Fort Bliss

El Paso Texas May 15 Major James T Moore of the Sixteenth Infantry died of peritonitis at Fort Bliss Sunday at age 42.

James T. Moore EL Paso Tex Fort Bliss

Bitter Primary Fight Splits Pa Republican Party

Pennsylvania's state wide primary race features Penrose leading a faction favoring an unpledged delegation against Brumbaugh who backs pledged candidates. The battle includes Philadelphia splits, delegates at large contests, and debates over unity ahead of the Chicago convention.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States Boies Penrose Martin G. Brumbaugh Brumbaugh Chicago Penrose Oliver John Wanamaker James Elverson Jr J. G. Armstrong Pittsburg W. T. Burke E. F. Acheson Washington T. B. Smith A. W. Powell Wilson National Committee Reorganization Democrats A. Mitchell Palmer Michael Liebel Jr Erie E. L. Orvis Bellfonte Reorganization E. C. Bonniwell U.S. Senate United States Senate Philander Knox Roosevelt Taft Joseph McLaughlin Isador Sobel Daniel F. Lafean John R. K. Scott Milford William Draper Lewis

Citizens of Valentine organize defense against bandits

Valentine residents meet to form a defense company with A. J. Sowell as chairman and R B McAnnelly as captain. A rallying point is set and two mounted night guards to be hired. The plan addresses both Mexican residents and general town safety in case of attack.

Valentine A. J. Sowell R. BD. McAnnelly Valentine's

Roving U.S. Cavalry Aid Observed in Remote Camp

A narrator notes a small force of U.S. cavalry nearby, quartered about a half mile away, describing their strength as nearly everything but rocks and Mexican horsehair lariats. The group agrees on a plan despite some reluctance, marking a cautious military stance in a tense moment.

U. S

Mule Still Of Value In Mountain Campaign

Army dispatch from Field Headquarters notes mules remained valuable for mountain transport and supply lines where wagons and trucks cannot reach. Mules proved hardier than horses in the Villa chase and can live off the country, aiding operations beyond truck lines.

Columbus N.M

Urze Chair of Dentistry Go Ahead in Texas

At the Texas Dental Association convention in Dallas the body adopted a recommendation to support establishing a chair of dentistry at the University of Texas. Austin delegation says the plan will not be pressed now but the association will back it when a suitable time arrives.

Urze Austin Tex Texas Dental Association University of Texas Dallas Bei Wil

Southern Baptist convention in Asheville during mid May

A local notice for a Southern Baptist convention in Asheville with package price 39.90 dollars and dates May 13 to 16. Sleeper option available through May 15. Advertisement by Southern Pacific.

Southern Baptist Convention Asheville Southern Pacific

Ftey Reunion Travel Deal Highlighted

Airline advertises a Birmingham reunion fare of 23 dollars 45 cents round trip with travel dates May 13 14 15 and 16 on Southern Pacific.

Ftey Birmingham Southern Pacific

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Caticura Dept. T. Boston Doctor Pierce U. S. Health Bureau Tom Keene Presado Dubuque, Ta ULLMANN, STERN & KRAUSSE, INC. Distrit+Walnut and Dakota Sts San Antonio, Texas Mrs. Hamilton Lydia EK Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass Comptroller Polish American Relief Association Timon Organization of Picked Riders Yrigle Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co X Building Wrigleys KIILI United Army Mea Coca-Cola Bottling Co
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