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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1916

Page

5

Salisbury Wild Life of America at Royal Theater

California school children urged by teachers and educators see Salisbury Wild Life Pictures. Edward A. Salisbury captures living wild life with action and adventure, including large California lions and hunts, in a high thrill nature film opening tomorrow.

California Luther Burbank Board of Education Royal Theater Dick Deadeyes Edward A. Salisbury Salisbury Oregon Wild Life West

Minister Climbs Steeple Seeks Weathercock Gloat

A country pastor climbs a church steeple by ladder to test its safety and tells parishioners in detail of his ascent. An old farmer laughs at his boast asking if he cheated the weathercock. In another quip a senator dodges a political sentiment question, saying they don’t permit sentiment in politics where he is from.

Senator Sorghum Washington Star

Ten British Submarines Tied Up in Charleston Yard

Ten submarines built by American firms for Britain are docked at Charleston navy yard. Classified as belligerent ships, they must stay in port under U S neutrality laws until the war ends.

Charleston Charleston Navy Yard

Germans Struggle as Coffee Ban Hurts Berlin Supply

Berlin reports describe a harsh British blockade impact with coffee, cocoa, and chicory seized. Citizens endure tasteless tea, search for pork, potatoes vanish from markets, and a potato card system fails to meet demand while prices rise. A barber notes the admiral’s frugality and meager pay for haircuts.

Togo the taciturn admiral noted for Spartan living

Toledo dispatch reports on Admiral Togo, famed Japanese naval victor, seen rarely in conversation. A Tokyo butcher, fishmonger and grocer describe his modest household bills and lack of grand dinner orders, highlighting a Spartan, uncomplaining private life amid public reverence.

Toledo New York Prince Albert Admiral Togo Tsu Shima Japan Tokyo Nelson Togo Aumira

Obituary of Lee J. Goodman in San Antonio

Lee J. Goodman aged 43 died Monday in a San Antonio hospital after eight months in the city. A Missouri native, he belonged to the Masonic order and is survived by his widow three children two brothers Bird Goodman Fairland Oklahoma and Alvah Goodman St Joseph Missouri and two sisters Mrs George H Winsor San Benito and Mrs Rose Bobo Berryville Arkansas. Funeral services were held at the Masonic temple at 10 am with burial at Mission Burial Park.

Lee J. Goodman San Antonio Missouri Goodman Masonic Order Bird Goodman Fairland Okla Alvah Goodman St. Joseph George H. Winsor San Benito Rose. Bobo Berryville Ark Masonic Temple Mission Burial Park

Mrs Kate Cunningham dies at 59 in San Antonio

Mrs Kate Cunningham aged 59 died at her home 119 South Mesquite Street shortly before noon Monday. A native of New York she had lived in the city eighteen years. Survived by husband John W. Cunningham a daughter Mrs F M Bednark a son L W Mullen and a brother W F McQueeney all of San Antonio. Funeral from the home at 8:30 Wednesday morning with services at St Marys Church at 9 followed by interment in St Marys Cemetery.

Kate Cunningham South Mesquite Street New York John W. Cunningham F. M. Bednark L. W. Mullen W. F. McQueeney San Antonio St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Mrs Hessler Rites Set In San Antonio

Mrs Henry E Hessler 39 died at her West Commerce street home Tuesday morning after moving from Burlington Iowa five weeks ago. Survived by husband two sons Robert and Leon Hessler sisters Mrs Thomas Davidson Muscatine Ia and Mrs W P Wing Burlington and brothers Milton Kaufman Burlington and William Kaufman Keithsburg. Funeral from Riebe Undertaking Company chapel at 3 pm Wednesday with Rev Pugsley of Prospect Hill Methodist Church. Interment location to be announced.

Henry E. Hessler West Commerce Street Keithsburg San Antonio Burlington Robert Leon Hessler Thomas Davidson Muscatine W. P. Wing Milton Kaufman William Kaufman Riebe Undertaking Company Hanel Mr. Pugsley Prospect Hill Methodist Church

San Antonio Railroad Engineer George T. Brown Dies in Palestine

George T. Brown, a well known railroad engineer in San Antonio, died Tuesday morning in Palestine. He was 568 years old and had lived in Texas for 44 years. Survived by four daughters A N Pagenpohl R C Yost of Laredo R I Gillette H J Ward of San Antonio and two sons J T Brown and G A Brown of Laredo. Funeral held in Palestine on Tuesday.

George T. Brown San Antonio Palestine Texas A. N. Pagenpohl R. C. Yost Laredo R. I. Gillette H. J. Ward J. T. Brown G. A. Brown

Shelley Loring Cheertaxmng Co Advertising Text

Fragmentary ad style text from a Chicago Tribune page shows a shelved auto equipment business and quoted dialogue about understanding the sermon and name spelling. The excerpt includes Aunt Ann Peebles remark and a courtroom style exchange with a judge in a humorous tone.

Aunt Ann Peebles Chicago Tribune

Chamberlain Key Architect of Preparedness Efforts

Washington May 23 Senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon, chairman of the Senate military affairs committee, is credited by analysts for shaping the nation's preparedness even as he downplays personal credit. He supports a standing army of 180000 with expansion potential, universal military training, and views Switzerland as a model for training in schools. He hopes to spark agitation toward greater preparedness and national fitness.

Washington, D. C George E. Chamberlain Oregon Senate Military Affairs Committee United States Chamberlain Senator Chamberlain Oregon National Guard Senate National Guard Republic of Switzerland

Corpus Christi Water Rates Cut As City Fulfills Bond Promise

The Corpus Christi administration lowers water rates starting this month in line with bond campaign promises. Previously 600 gallons cost 313 cents. now 20 cents covers the same amount, with a sliding scale for higher usage. A Red Cross bazaar accompanies the effort featuring decorated auditorium and donated items to raise funds.

Corpus Christi Fox

Red Cross Bazaar Planned At Wolff & Marx Auditorium

A large crowd is expected for a Red Cross meeting at 10 o clock Wednesday morning in the Wolff and Marx auditorium. The group will discuss and arrange a Saturday bazaar to support Red Cross work, hailed as one of the citys largest of its kind in San Antonio.

Red Cross Wolff & Marx San Antonio

Retail Merchants to Meet in San Antonio June Delegates

W. J. Edgecombe state secretary of the Retail Merchants Association is in Corpus Christi to arrange entertainment for the state convention delegates. The gathering will be in San Antonio on June 12 13 and 14 with a special train bringing delegates on June 16 for a day in Corpus Christi. Local clubs cooperate with the merchants association to host.

Corpus Christi Tex W. J. Edgecombe Retail Merchants’ Association Corpus’ Christi San Antonio

Night Watchman Confronts Suspicious Loafer at House

A night scene unfolds as a police constable spots a wary man loitering outside a house at two o clock. The man claims he is waiting for his wife to sleep, saying they are married, as a tense mystery begins to unfold.

Constable New York Globe

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