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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1916

Page

11

Peddler Robbed and Companions Arrested in City Case

City Detectives Murphy and Bradford arrested a peddler named Walar at 8:30 am after he was linked to thefts including a $100 certified check and $85 cash. A companion remains jailed. $82 was found on Walar, with no check recovered. Additional thefts include a purse containing valuables at a swimming area and a mispaid taxi fare incident. Detectives pursue a faulty taxi driver. oats and tools were also stolen from local properties.

San Antonio National Bank Walar Murphy and Bradford Burnet Street D. H. Stansell Stonewall Street

Senate backs Kern inquiry on Irish safety for Americans

The Senate foreign relations committee urged a favorable report on Senator Kern's resolution directing the secretary of state to probe American citizens' safety in Ireland where martial law is in effect. The inquiry would use consular channels to assess dangers and protect lives and property. John MacNeill convicted in Dublin court martial for Sinn Fein involvement. A related arrest in Tralee tied to Sir Roger Casement arms landing plot.

Washington, D. C Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Kern Secretary of State Ireland John MacNeill Dublin London Sinn Fein Volunteers Tralee John Goodwin Sir Roger Casement Sir Roger

Naval bill reported to House for action

The naval appropriation bill totaling 241,000,000 was reported to the House by the naval committee. Majority Leader Kitchin said a special rule would allow passage within a week. The report notes an 91,787,287 increase to boost naval preparedness and 98,859,378 for new ships and continued builds including five battle cruisers.

Washington, D. C House Naval Committee Kitchin

Veterans Shine as Rotan Hubby Lead Quarter in Dallas Golf

In Dallas on May 24 George V. Rotan and T. M. Hubby of Waco closed the first championship round as a 64-entry field organized by the Southern Golf Association. Hubby and Vance tied at 76 to lead the younger players in Tuesday’s qualifying. The Lakewood Country Club topped team scoring with 234, Dallas Country Club second, and Waco third.

Dallas Tex George V. Rotan T. M. Hubby Waco Southern Golf Association C. M. Hubby F. F. Sliney Sliney I. Munger John Puterbaugh San Antonio Chilton Jennings Fort Worth I. R- Munger Perry Adair Atlanta T. N. Doyle Little Rock Prey George V. ®An J. M. Hubby Commodore Bryan Leard Houston Lakewood Country Club Dallas Country Club Waco Country Club

Gould orders six thousand portable houses for Paris refugees

Frank Jay Gould moves to aid war sufferers in Paris by arranging six thousand portable houses shipped from the United States. The residences will be allocated to French and Belgian refugees whose homes were destroyed by shell fire.

Frank Jay Gould Paris United States

Golf Qualifying Scores From Championship Flight Round

Sliney Dallas and others noted in the championship division draw with Bramley dropping to second division after a 98 qualifying score. First flight scorers include Aldredge 56 Hurst 86 Munger 85 Dexter 82 Punterbaugh 80 Hassell 86 Edwards 90. list spans Lakewood Dallas to Rivercrest Fort Worth and other clubs with multiple 80s and 90s.

Fred Connerly F. F. Sliney Ray Nixon Otto Herold R. E. Finnerty Roy Vance F. E. Patterson A. A. Greene Jr E. B. Carruth Perry Adair Atlanta H. C. Bramley J. Elliot C. P J. W. Hurst H. Munger R. Munger

Southern Golf Association re-elects officers and adds directors

In Dallas on May 24 the Southern Golf Association held its annual meeting electing all officers to new terms. The board of directors was re-elected and three new members joined: George Frederickson of Oklahoma City, Jesse H. Jones of Houston, and J. E. England of Little Rock. President H. F. Smith of Nashville was re-elected for his thirteenth year.

Dallas Tex The Southern Golf Association George Frederickson Oklahoma City Jesse H. Jones Houston J. E England Little Rock H. F. Smith Nashville

Uhr Case Advanced in Fourth Court of Civil Appeals

The Uhr fire and police commissioner suit against Free Lancaster to oust him as San Antonio police chief moves to the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals with submission advanced to the earliest possible moment. Decisions on other appeals were announced, including affirming Carter-Mullaly Transfer Co. v Buston and reversing Valenta Sr. v Walter and J. & G. N. Ry. v Bandy. Submissions in St L I M 8&8 v Landa Storey were overruled along with postponed motions in other Hays and Caldwell county cases.

Robert Uhr Fire and Police Free Lancaster San Antonio Adolfo Buston Bexar County John Valenta Sr Otto Walter Travis County J. & G. N. Railway Company J. E. Bandy Frie St. L. & I. M. & 8&8 Railway Compigny Landa & Storey Hays County L. Gensberg Rh. P. Neely A. M. Clapton Caldwell County

Four Men Feared Dead In Yellow Jacket Mine Blaze

A fire at the Yellow Jacket mine in the Gold Hill district near Virginia City Nevada has claimed two confirmed deaths with two more feared trapped. The blaze began last night at the 1490 foot level and continues to rage in the lower mine levels.

Virginia City Yellow Jacket Nevada Gold Hill Mark Twain Enterprise

Seventy Five Men Named for Yellow Jacket Mine

SAN FRANCISCO May 24 Seventy five men constitute the working force of the Yellow Jacket mine officials of the company which has officers here said today.

San Francisco Cal Yellow Jacket

Finals Set In Y M C A Fast Tennis Tourney

In the Gunter Hotel court women’s tennis tourney doubles finals are slated for Wednesday at 6 15 PM. Mrs W W Van Voorhis and Mrs H S Mulliken will face Mrs A C Upleger and Miss Lillian Hughes for the title. Dan Murphy referees Wednesday’s finals.

van Voorhis Mulliken Upleger Hughes Gunter Hotel W. W. van Voorhis H. S. Mulliken A. C. Upleger Lillian Hughes Bell Jewelry Company Ethel Jackson Eithel Wilson Miss Hughes Dorothy Gage Mar-guerite Maracheau Miss Wilson Miss Jackson Miss Gage Miss Maracheau Maracheau Dan Murphy

Mexicans to Elect Galveston July Municipal Elections

A cablegram to the Mexican consulate in Galveston says Mexican municipalities will hold elections in July with plans for state and national votes soon after. It also notes representatives of a Canadian-owned Mexico City electric railway company advising the de facto government no damages claims will be filed for revolutionary activity.

Galveston Tex Mexico Mexico City

Archbishop Harty Named Bishop of Omaha

The Most Rev Jeremiah J Harty archbishop of Manila has been appointed bishop of Omaha to succeed the late Bishop Richard Seannell.

Harty Omaha Tome Moet Jeremiah J. Harty Manila Richard Seannell

Senate 10 Inquire About Polish Aid

In Washington May 24 a Senate foreign relations panel recommended passage of a Hitchcock resolution asking the secretary of state to inform the Senate about Britain’s stance on shipments of supplies to Poland. In Moscow May 24 the Ruskoe Slovo reports escaped Russian prisoners of war in Germany’s camps and Germany’s decision to replace them with English and French POWs after refusals to obey orders.

Washington, PD. C Hitchcock Nebraska Secretary of State Senate Poland Foreign Relations Committee Moscow Ruskoe Slovo

Potchernicks Meet Tonight in City Baseball League

The Potchernick baseball team will hold an important meeting at Alexander's billiard parlor at 8 o'clock Wednesday night. Manager Gaubatz urges all players to report early.

Potchernicks Potchernick City Baseball League Alexander's Gaubatz

Lone Star Brewery Team to Meet at Bernstoff's Wednesday

The Lone Star Brewery baseball squad of the City Baseball League will hold a meeting at Bernstoff's on Jones Street Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. Manager Matzdorf earnestly requests the presence of the entire team.

Lone Star Brewery City Baseball League Bernstoff's Jones Street Matzdorf

Mexican women stoics in raid at San Miguel de Rubia

At San Miguel de Rubia on Sunday a group of ten American cavalrymen faced three Mexicans who fired on them. The Mexicans were killed along with their attack site, leaving behind women and children who remained silent and unmoved as the ranch house was searched. One Villista leader Julio Cardenas lay dead with a broken arm used as a pistol rest during the final attack.

Columbus N. M San Miguel de Rubia Julio Cardenas

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