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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1917

Page

11

Brazil Sees No Trouble With German Brazilians Says Note

The Brazilian government informs Secretary Lansing no serious issues are foreseen with Germans in Brazil and that Brazilians of German descent show loyalty. The note cites Emigration figures of 122,661 from 1820 to 1914 and mentions incidents at Sao Paulo Porto Alegre and Rio Grande do Sul being contained.

Washington, D. C Brazil Lansing Dominico de Gama United States Parana Germany Sao Paulo Porto Alegre Rio Grande Do Sul

Willett Orchestra to Hold Another Grand Ball at Turner Hall

The Willett Orchestra reports a successful dance and invites attendance for an additional grand ball on Wednesday May 23 at Turner Hall. Tickets: gents 50 cents, ladies free. Also listed are entertainment notices and local business ads including a photo drama at Grand Opera House and a supper for the San Antonio Credit Men's Association at the Gunter Hotel.

Willett Turner Hall San Antonio

Urgent notice and sale ads across Castroville and San Antonio

Urgent request for attendance at a meeting. Richter's Special Coffee Cafe on sale at grocers tomorrow. Lone Star Auto Livery advertises new Jeffrey cars and contact numbers. Castroville dance May 19 with Heron Smith Orch. ladies free. Horace E. Wilson attorney lists address. Jewelry and coin buyers offer trade in old gold and diamonds at Alamo Jewelry Co. Mrs. Nettie Edson offers baths massage electricity and dieting. Hah Jewelry Store promotes value and Heron Smith violin lessons.

Castroville Heron Smith Orch

Council of Defense forms campaign council in Texas

In Austin the State Council of Defense held its first session under legislative status. It set up ten standing committees and named chairs, designated Austin as headquarters, and heard Governor Ferguson urge a two focus plan: educate the public and avoid rushed price control laws. The governor warned producers must profit to stay in business, and noted women contribute brainpower though physical labor is limited.

Austin Tex Driskill Hotel State Council of Defense Dallas Ferguson O. E. Dunlap Royal A. Ferris Dallas Joseph Hirsch Corpus Christi R. E. L. Knight J. M Wagstaff Abilene Frank Kell Wichita Falls R. J. Kleberg Kingsville F. G. Pettibone Galveston H. W. Lewis Smithville

Chancellor's Course Meets With Approval In Reichstag

Copenhagen May 18 The German Reichstag adjourned for two months with no progress on the peace program or constitutional reforms beyond limited redistricting. The chancellor, pursuing generalities, convinced most deputies that silence is wise. The government hinted it may close the session by imperial order to avoid unfinished business.

Copenhagen London Associated Press Scheidemann Constitutional Reform Committee

Garden plots selected for city school pupils work

Prof L F E Wolfe directs a land program for Travis Eleanor Brackenridge Austin Nos 3 4 9 14 17 and 380 schools. Roark says land clearing will start soon as enthusiasm grows among students and parents and neighborhood clubs form to ease commission labor. Additional land requests come from San Luis Potosi Mexico and California via the Chamber of Commerce. More volunteers are needed since no funds exist to pay them.

Ll. FE. Wolfe Travis Eleanor Brackenridge Austin George J. Roark Campaign Commission Roark General Commission Chamber of Commerce San Luis Potosi Mexico California San Antonio

Spanish Cabinet Meets After Patricio Sinking

Madrid reports an extraordinary cabinet meeting held upon news of the steamer Patricio sinking. The vessel of 500 tons saw the crew saved and one sailor seriously injured, with plans to issue another note of the incident.

Madrid Paris Patricio

Outpost of The Fleet and War Memoirs Featured

A fragmented ad list highlights The Fleet Outpost and WWI era works by E Noble and Frederick Funston. Includes Sea Warfare, The Hill Top on The Marne, Memories of Two Wars, and Rhymes of The Red Cross Man with cloth and leather editions priced at $1.00 to $1.50.

Energetic clash between Franco and Germanophiles erupts

A violent melee broke out last night over the Spanish note to Germany and Germanys reply to the sinking of the San Leandro. Police reported hundreds involved and several canes were used during the scuffle.

Germany San Leandro

A Queerness in Her Head Cardui Remedy Testimony

Mrs. M. PD. McPherson of Chadbourn North Carolina testifies to relief from monthly misery headaches backache and fainting using Cardui a herbal tonic. She credits Cardui with improving her health before and after childbirth and notes family use and endorsement by her sister. Composed of vegetable ingredients she urges readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist.

Cardus Cardui

Concert at Brackenridge Park Sunday Afternoon

Municipal Band director W H Smith schedules a 3 30 concert at Brackenridge Park featuring Mme Alicia Petitclerc singing patriotic selections and a varied program with marches overtures arias and solos.

Municipal Band W. H. Smith Brackenridge Park Mme Alicia Petitclerc Wilson Alejandra England Germany Land Hungary China E. Brooks A. Flores Tannhauser K. Wagner F. Anaya Spain Russia Italy Scotland America

Three Soldiers Charged in Hold Up of Chauffeur

Sheriff Tobin and Deputies Newton and Diaz arrested three soldiers from Battery E Third Field Artillery for holding up J. L. Hinijoso the chauffeur last Sunday night. They allegedly hired him to drive to Lee Springs where they were encamped and robbed him of 8.40. The report notes progress in the search for Leo Burns’s murderers.

Battery E Third Field Artillery Tobin Newton and Diaz J. L. Hinijoso Leen Springs Leo Burns

Murder on road near Van Ormy shocks locals

Sheriff Tobin reports a man was killed last Monday night near Van Ormy allegedly by soldiers. No arrests have been made. Deputy Galbreath saw Burns' hat and a blood stained hammer at the scene, believed to be the weapon. A handkerchief found may provide a crucial clue.

van Ormy Tobin Galbreath

Polling Place Change for Precinct 42 May 25 Charter Election

At voters' request the polling place for Precinct No 42 in the May 25 1917 charter amendment election is moved to Sharp's store at Mesquite and Victoria Streets, from Otto Schmidt's store at Hackberry and Indiana Streets. City Clerk Fred Fries announces the change.

San Antonio Tex Sharp Mesquite Victoria Otto Schmidt Hackberry Indiana Streets Fred Fries

Photographer Hare to speak on Photography Under Fire at Menger

James Rh. Hare, veteran war photographer, will lecture on Photography Under Fire at 8:15 Friday evening in the Menger Hotel ballroom. The event benefits the San Antonio Red Cross chapter and is hosted by the local entertainment committee. Hare has covered battles worldwide and risked his life for dramatic battlefield images, including notable European patrols.

Red Cross James Rh. Hare Menger Hotel San Antonio American Red Cross Hare Europe

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