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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
5
The pope allows Catholic men and boys in military service to eat meat on all days except Ash Wednesday, Christmas Eve, Assumption Eve, and the last three days of Lent. The privilege extends to families living with the service member, not to those separated, and requires actual service.
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals sustains city ordinance restricting jitneys in the San Antonio business district bounded by Nueva Laredo Travis and Bowie Streets and holds licenses are not a franchise. Court notes city retains right to change rules and that streets are public property. It also upholds a separate Laredo bond decision and mentions Handlet administration case.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded the Taylor case from Bexar county for error in trial court manslaughter and self defense instructions. The ruling affects the Webberville killing near Travis county and notes other affirmations and reversals in various Bexar Williamson Caldwell Bell counties.
The Texas Supreme Court met with motions to advance and rehearing submissions. Cases listed include Spann vs. City of Dallas and Waggoner Co. vs. Cassandra, with numerous others across Dallas, Harris, El Paso, and surrounding counties. Several applications refused, notes indicate several justices not sitting in certain dockets.
Announcement for a Turner Hall dance with Willett’s Orchestra as Augmented Orchestra, last Wednesday’s lineup repeated. Gents 50 cents, ladies admitted free.
The Texas Postmasters Association annual convention opened Wednesday morning in Mineral Wells but has been postponed. Postmaster George D. Armistead was to read a paper on Government Ownership of Telegraph and Telephone Lines. Armistead said this is the first time the meeting has been abandoned.
Confidential Loans offered on diamonds jewelry automobiles and livestock with a low rate of interest at 306 State Bank Building Adv.
A cool and delightful outing invites attendees to go boating and enjoy dancing at West End Lake with pleasant weather and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere.
Final naturalization papers issued Tuesday afternoon by Federal Judge Duval West to Oskar August Johannes of Wilkes Street Edward Frochling of Schertz Fritz Baermann of Sherman Street. Declaration of intention papers taken out by James Lepka of Garden Street, a native of Austria Hungary.
Classified notice for O Connell Loan Co at 112 E Houston St offering collateral loans and bargains in diamonds and watches.
Jitney dance announced at West End Lake on May 238 featuring Heron Smith Orchestra. Ladies admitted free.
Dan Lewis attorney at law located at 414-15 Kampmann Building Travis 6413.
Appraisal committee members T B Applewhite S B Webster and L S Campbell inspect farms whose owners seek 5 percent loans for 40 years from the recently organized Farm Lown Bank. Directors will review applications totaling near 100000 while stockholders meet next Wednesday.
Proceedings list multiple dispositions including affirmations of Jesse Royston Ramundo Ramirez Alfred Smith John Soders and others. Reversals and remands involve Hubert Robertson E B Taylor Prendergast dissents Elbert Taylor Caldwell. Ex Parte Robert Evans discharged under magistrate bond. State's rehearing overruled. Various attorneys listed for state appellant and others.
A blaze beneath a wash boiler caused about 50 dollars damage to a chicken house and store room at Mrs. D. L. Austin's premises on Tremplett Avenue. The fire occurred around 10 30 Wednesday morning.
The Tex as British Club hosts a Wednesday evening card party at the Crockett Hotel Odd Fellows hall to aid the Red Cross. Prizes ten, games include whist five hundred and dominoes with decorations in US UK and French colors and Red Cross flags.
A Tullahoma veteran aged 73 credits Thedford s Black Draught with saving his life after two years of indigestion and liver trouble. He had sought three doctors without relief and finally learned of the remedy from his daughter. He reports regaining health and returning to farm work. The advertisement urges readers to try Black Draught for stomach and liver complaints.
The squire's daughter questions what a miracle is while the village school audience watches. A curate prompts answers. a child blurts that a miracle would be if the curate is not wed to the squire's daughter.
A showman displays a tiny skull claiming it is Oliver Cromwell’s headpiece. A patron protests as too small for a man, prompting the showman to retort it is Cromwell as a lad. The exchange underscores public doubt at a curiosity exhibit.
A fire broke out at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in a barn on the premises of W. E. McGregor at Tenth street and Avenue C. The barn was valued at about $500 with $300 in damage.
Mohair and Kool Cloth suits fill Hummel storefront in Palm Beach with the largest selection in town. Pants to match available. Suits priced from 4.50 and up at 305 West Commerce Street in an advertisement.
Hum mel's at 305 W Commerce St offers half price on clothing cabinets and wall cases, promoting a general sale of items at reduced cost.
Horace Booth traffic manager and J M Ball assistant general freight agent of the International and Great Northern, based in Houston, visited the city Wednesday to review the near completion terminals at South San Antonio and check freight conditions. Booth said both passenger and freight business remain strong and the company will run the new terminals at full capacity once finished.
Local ad seeks customers to sell or trade in old gold silver diamonds and coins. Alamo Jewelry Co invites inquiries at 315 Alamo Plaza for appraisal and purchase services.
Report highlights a notable case connected to the river bridge with reference to 102 East Houston Street. Authorities encourage public attention as proceedings unfold.
T H Mercer general agent of the Southern Railway, active traveler in the region for years, has been reassigned to establish his headquarters in San Antonio effective June 1. He visited the city Wednesday and then departed for Galveston for the grain dealers convention.
Mrs Nettie Edson advertises baths massage electricity and dieting services at 106 West Houston Street Crockett Texas with phone 7863.
Riebe’s Jewelry Store located at 306 Main Ave remains a local beacon amid rising costs. The shop offers watches, chains, and custom pieces, drawing steady foot traffic from nearby residents seeking value.
A man was arrested Tuesday by John L. Dibrell division deputy United States marshal on a fraud charge alleging use of the mails in a blue sky land operation. A woman was said to have been sold land that does not exist in Dimmit county. The complaint came from J. O. Chapman post office inspector. Bond of $1,000 was posted before Commissioner R. L. Edwards.
Unredeemed and repaired tires in all sizes offered at bargain prices while supplies last. Reliable Tire Co located at 425 Main Ave advertises this sale.
A 19 year old soldier was arrested Tuesday afternoon at a local bank after attempting to cash a $239 worthless check. Det. Proudfoot Carver and Det. Yantis booked him on the charge, following a bank call to police headquarters.
Blackshear and Co. announce their move to the 814 State Bank building and invite former patrons to visit for all insurance information. They cover Western assurance and fire or tornado policies and request callers to seek details at the new office run by L. D. Blackshear.
Thieves who broke into the saloon of J. E. Steeps at 201 Austin Street Tuesday night took fifteen boxes of cigars and three large plugs of chewing tobacco. A chicken coop at 201 Sharer Street on the same night had a latch broken and twelve black Minorca hens stolen. The notices also mention Otto Zoller and Drescher's Orchestra in unrelated entries.
Vineta Lodge drill team No 15 from O D H S Stages an exhibition at Hermann Sons Hall on May 26 with Cappuyns Orchestra providing music. Admission 25 cents.
Prizes issued Friday night in a coupon dance event at Sole Dad Roof. Attendees were urged to collect their lucky numbers for the drawing.
Detectives Ruhnke and Guerra arrested four suspects after a theft of twelve cases of tobacco from the Baren Stewart Company at 419 Avenue D Monday night. Two young Mexicans were taken Tuesday forenoon, with a further Mexican and a woman arrested Tuesday evening. The woman was charged with concealing part of the stolen goods, and all items were recovered.
A concise advertisement promotes Park Tavern offering everything desired in the season and invites patrons to share their wishes.
Sheriff Tobin announced a man wanted in Sanger California on a felony charge was arrested Tuesday night. California officers notified the department and a deputy sheriff was dispatched to take the man into custody.
Moose Dance every Friday night with music by Herew Bros Union Orch bringing lively tunes for dancers and social gathering at the hall.
With limited time left to pay city taxes without interest and penalties, property owners crowd the City Hall office of Commissioner Garland as the payment period ends May 31.
A frame designed to hold a heavy oil can and tilt it for pouring has been invented to prevent spills and waste. The device secures the container and allows controlled pouring to minimize residue and mess.
In Laredo two Russian Jewish internees Heinrich Schmidt and Johann Schmidt fled to Mexico after joking they would be shot at sunrise. A German attempting escape was recaptured. The aliens had faced punitive rumors while confined. the report notes parole granted Tuesday and no extradition effort planned.
A fragment notes that the escaped person was established not to be German but a Russian Jew. The text provides no further details about the event, location, or circumstances surrounding the escape.
A story from Cappers Weekly about an elderly couple in Hiawatha whose preserved home hides a twist. The wife calls for her husband Joseph and learns he is resting on the floor, not the sofa or carpet, as the floor is rolled up for concealment.
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