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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
12
In Cordele Georgia on May 25 James Cobb a Black man was taken from the jail by a mob. He was driven to a scene near Mrs Roy Simmons home where Cobb died in a confrontation. The mob forced the jail door seized Cobb and sped away in cars as Mrs Simmons was found dead at her home by Will Gibbs. Authorities were investigating.
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues and other ailments. It warns against ascribing to modern poisons and urges immediate action for backache and urinary trouble, claiming two centuries of proven merit and pharmacy availability with a money back guarantee.
In Valdosta Georgia Sidney Johnson, accused of killing Hampton Smith, was killed in a gun battle with police and deputies near the city outskirts. Three officers were wounded and Johnson’s body was dragged by an automobile through Valdosta streets as state guards arrived to restore order. One suspect remains at large.
Members of the Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers' Association with families visited Kelly Field during the thirty-second annual meeting. They traveled from the St. Anthony Hotel to watch flying, with a program to close Thursday afternoon covering unfinished business.
Police Captain James Stevens withdraws from the June 4 special election for police and fire commissioner. He explains honoring the race but states he promised Mayor Bell and officials he would not run, while Phil Wright remains the likely endorsed candidate. The convention later named Stevens as the nominee, with a note of extensive friend support and an auto parade planned.
Kansas City May 23 The case of Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes charged with violation of the espionage act was given to the jury. U S District Attorney Francis M Wilson called her the most subtle German propagandist in America and condemned her patriotism while Seymour Stedman argued the speech was protected by liberty of speech and not sedition. The defense contended her remarks aimed at fair labor profits while supporting the war and that her East speeches were not seditious.
The Texas board of pardons met with Governor Hobby to review commutation petitions for Dallas prisoners Leonard Dodd Walter Stevens and Emmett Vestal who are slated to hang in Dallas tomorrow unless clemency is granted. The board prepares a report and the governor must decide by tomorrow noon.
Gray hairs trouble women as jobs require a youthful look. Brownatone promises instant tinting from light golden brown to black, with no harm from sulfur or metals. Sold in drug stores. two sizes 35 cents and 1 15 dollars. Sample and booklet offered by Kenton Pharmacal Co. Covington Kentucky.
BERNE May 22 after friendly explanations to France the Swiss government decided to sign a new coal treaty with Germany under which Switzerland will receive coal until January 31 1919 independent of France related deliveries for trench coal. Miss Ada D Gibbons a teacher at Main Avenue High School was awarded a Peabody College scholarship for teachers in Nashville Tenn to continue studies this summer. The Army Men Athletic Club of San Antonio chartered in Austin with no capital stock by J M Santacruz Henry Weklamann and L Weklamann Jr.
The casualty list lists soldiers reported by General Pershing to the War Department. Died in action include Sergt. Clem Homes and several named sergeants, corporals, privates, and others from various U.S. states and locations. Also listed are those who died of wounds and those severely wounded, with numerous individuals named by rank and hometown.
Wartime health ad urges citizens to bolster vitality by outdoors exercise and a tonite pill named Irontic from Dr. Pierce's Surgical Institute. Claims to improve blood color, nerves, and mood, with a 60 cent vial price and 10 cent trial offer.
Paris and New York appeal for funds to expand rehabilitation for blinded soldiers from Flanders to the Somme. The American-British-French-Belgian Permanent Blind Relief Fund presses Americans to donate bonds or money to support chateaux based shelters, industrial schools, and workshops in France and Belgium, aiding hundreds of veterans and families.
Former Governor Ferguson drew about 4000 supporters in Houston as Capt. Sam Ashe introduced him and D. R. Keating presented John R. Moore. Ferguson blasted major papers as the unholy quartet and defended his impeachment stance and UT issues. He praised labor unions and predicted Hobby weaker than Ball, with speeches planned in Galveston and Lockhart.
In Paris on May 23 the American Red Cross volunteers entered front trenches to serve coffee and chocolate to squads headed for patrols and greet returning soldiers with supplies including cigarettes and dry socks. A rainy night spurred activity as troops would otherwise have gone hungry till morning. Supplies were stocked in dugouts and trenches to sustain night patrols, while a canteen was planned nearby for hot drinks.
Italian flags were displayed in Washington as President Wilson urged recognition of Italy's third war anniversary. The day was observed nationwide with a meeting under Wilson’s patronage, a message from the President read to Italian officials and cabled to Italy for tomorrow’s meetings. The event carries extra weight amid an impending Austrian campaign against Italy.
An ad touts Freazon as an instant pain stopping corn remover that lifts out a corn without hurt. It claims a tiny bottle costs only a few cents and works on hard or soft corns and calluses without soreness or irritation.
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