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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
5
Mrs. Rebecca Cox of Quinton Alabama credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with restoring her health after years of back pain and weakness. She recounts over a dozen bottles and no need for surgery praising Cardui as a God send for women and urging others to try it.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt announced that all volunteers who offered to serve under the American flag in France are absolved from further participation. The only option now is to enter military service or serve in civil life, with funds withdrawn for other purposes. He stressed no political motives and praised the regular army and General Pershing.
Rev Vincent Kline has been named pastor of the Episcopal Church in Yoakum Texas. Former assistant pastor in a New York parish he led a Home Guards company there and was urged to join the Officers Reserve Corps but declined to avoid reducing clergy for the church. He preached his first sermon Sunday.
County Tax Collector R. B. Martin and his 14 year old son Brooks perished when their Hillsboro home burned after a gasoline stove exploded in a bathroom. The father escaped but returned to save him and was killed.
Governor Ferguson intends a extended June vacation to Colorado and the West with family, leaving state affairs to State Senator C. B. Hudspeth who becomes acting chief executive in his absence. Lieutenant Governor Hobby is barred from acting due to federal bank duties. Hudspeth, an anti Ferguson ally, will implement Ferguson policies while governor is away.
Berlin officials indicate Germany handed a note to the Spanish ambassador stating friendship toward Spain. The undersecretary blamed England for sinking Spanish ships and said Germany would help Spain recover after the war with Hamburg to Spanish port steamship lines and a plan to buy Spain s fruit crop.
In Stockholm the German minister to Sweden reportedly met with the Swedish foreign minister and voiced deep regret over the sinking of the Swedish steamers Vesterland Viken and Aspen.
The Aspen, Vesterland and Viken were sunk in the Gulf of Bothnia with crew casualties. The grain laden ships were released from British ports under a reciprocal accord, sparking intense indignation in Sweden.
In Austin on May 21 the War Department urged maximum publicity for conscription registration cards sent to sheriffs and mayors nationwide. Adjutant General Crowder advised withholding details until finalized but stressed thorough public education and informed those holding cards.
Corpus Christi Texas May 21 The Corpus Christi Fishing and Packing Company begins a large canning plant to conserve surplus vegetables from Nueces county and to can shrimp oysters and seafood from Corpus Christi Bay and nearby waters. The firm with 20000 dollars capital leases city property 4096 by 56 feet will cover the site with a sheet iron building and install canning machinery. Operations are planned to start about July 1. An expected bumper garden season may feed the plant.
Filko Company of San Antonio filed its charter in Austin on May 21 with capital stock of 4000 dollars. Incorporators listed are J. M. Watson W. A. Daniel A. H. Nahen and Early Northrup. Purpose stated as manufacturing business.
Russian premier Lvoff and foreign minister Tereschenko defend a united war front with the Allies. They insist on continuing the fight against German militarism and rejecting any separate peace as dishonorable. War Minister Kerensky backs a full union with the Allies and rejects counter revolution.
The Presbyterian General Assembly in Dallas unanimously approves reunification of the northern and southern branches. A resolution copies to the Southern Assembly in Birmingham, as overtures from 195 northern presbyteries are reported. The session also discusses the seminaries report with hints that union is very possible.
The Fifty-seventh General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church in Birmingham discussed the Oglethorpe University report. A morning prayer sought divine guidance for President Wilson during the national crisis, and the women's auxiliary announced a $60,000 year over year increase in contributions.
May 21 New York AGREE ON APPLYING LAW news reports a settlement expected this week between the national conference committee of the railways and heads of four railway brotherhoods over the eight hour day. Conferences have lasted two weeks as unions and railroads negotiate how the Adamson era rules apply and wage implications aimed to end remaining differences.
A special grand jury is summoned in Emery Texas this week to probe clues in the December murder of bank cashier Clarence A. Glass at Point Texas. Suspect J W Bergens remains jailed in Emery awaiting trial.
A new dental engine operates on direct or alternating current or on dry battery power when other electricity is unavailable.
Paris dispatch reports the French steamship Colbert torpedoed in the Mediterranean April 30 sank in five minutes on its way to Saloniki. A U boat surfaced asking for details but was driven off by a French patrol. Fifty one passengers were lost as rescuers aided survivors.
D. M. Ingram scored 94 of 100 on an eight inch target at 300 yards to top a field at the municipal range. G. A. Parsons was second with 93, while Ek. P. Lips comb and Alex Martinez tied for third with 92. G. W. Sweet and Gilbert Morris surpassed 90, and a list of scores followed from 87 down to 60 with numerous participants.
At Fort Worth the 20th annual State Federation of Labor session opened with speeches on the war crisis and union duties. C W Woodman urged a broader power for the Labor Department to enforce dangerous factory conditions, plus an educational drive to reach small towns. Governor Ferguson was absent due to West Texas talks, represented by A W Hanger, with about 200 attendees and a Lake Worth fish fry planned for Monday afternoon.
Governor Ferguson signed a House bill authorizing Texas county commissioners to spend not exceeding 1500 dollars annually for canning demonstrations. He is in Fort Worth for the State Federation of Labor annual convention in Austin.
In Austin on May 21, Comptroller Terrell announced immediate payment of about one million dollars in claims against the state. The funds come from the miscellaneous appropriation bill passed by the special session and await the governor's signature. The comptroller asserts the bill acts as a general appropriation with an emergency clause, making roll call unnecessary.
The body of Mrs. J. Lynn Hunter wife of Austin businessman J Lynn Hunter and sister of Arthur Seligson of San Antonio was sent from Austin Texas on May 21 to San Antonio for burial after a period of ill health.
The Western Golf Association issued a revolutionary rule for the Western Amateur Championship at Midlothian Country Club in Chicago from July 9 to 14. The rule eliminates stymies by requiring the ball nearest the hole to be played first on the putting green in both match and medal play, removing a long standing penalty and the need to lift drials. Menocal Begins Second Term. HAVANA May 21 The chief justice swears in General Mario G. Menocal for a second term as Cuba's president in a ceremony attended by cabinet ministers and other officials, with no inaugural speech delivered.
Taxpayers in San Antonio are notified that 1916 city taxes are due now and payable. To avoid six percent interest per year and two percent monthly penalties for five months, taxes must be paid before May 31, 1917.
Thursday afternoon 8S. L. Jones walked from Cuero to Yoakum a distance of 20 miles to enlist. Chief Boatswain's Mate Daugherty, the local recruiting officer, promptly examined him and sent him to Houston.
There's a farmer remark about planting potatoes while suggesting he should play golf. The exchange includes a jab at garden work versus leisure and hints at wasted produce.
In a short exchange, Algy the bore remains with her as hours pass. She asks about music and plays several airs at the piano. He notes music often carries her away, while she counters that her music carries him too, ending the scene with a wry remark. Tit Bits.
A dialogue from the Boston Transcript shows Discretier asking Dick for another ten to avoid appearing disinherited by the governor. Dick questions the prudence while noting the risk to Discretier’s credit and public perception.
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