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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
14
Scandinavian nations report few rabies cases and Australia with New Zealand claim no rabies incidents. Officials note dog vaccination programs and strict quarantine reduce risk. Public health agencies advise travelers to ensure pet protections and report exposure promptly.
An English inventor asserts a mine safety lamp improved by using perforated plates to admit gases to the flame rather than gauze. This design aims to prevent explosions while maintaining light and efficiency for miners underground.
The advertisement lists rockers at reduced prices with several items shown as half price. Prices shown include 23.50 25.00 26.00 and 27.50 for various rocker models as part of a limited sale.
Cleph Polk, 19, of 226 Nebraska street, was treated at the city hospital for bruises after being struck by a car while crossing Main avenue at Euclid. Motor officer Harris arrested Horace E. Wilson on a recklessness charge as the Federal Court resumes after a brief adjournment.
The May term of the Federal Court resumes with the Wade H. Franks vs. San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad case on trial. The federal grand jury, led by foreman Roland Springall, begins deliberations. Commerce Club hosts a social dance at Exposition Park tonight.
Houston delegate Charles H. Kuhlman attends Democratic convention sessions in the city hospitalized by Harris County. The item lists guests and arrivals at the Gunter, Menger, St. Anthony, and St. Gath hotels, with names from various cities including Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, Memphis, Dallas, Chicago, and New York. A joke about a convict and a cheap lawyer appears with a Rochester source quote and a note on a poultry drinking fountain using a fruit jar.
Washington May 24 The 116 members of the Texas National Guard who missed the border summons will be given another chance. The army reorganization bill pending signature will repeal militia provisions and delay action until it becomes law. They will be mustered into federal service automatically and, if they again fail to report, face court martial.
The Texas Supreme Court in Austin documented refusals and dismissals including Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Ry Co v Hargrave and Houston Lighting and Power Co. Jurisdiction dismissals and various motions followed with advances and submissions noted for multiple cases across Dallas Fort Worth Abilene and surrounding counties.
The Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed William Hill and others and reversed and remanded Henry Burt and I Arbetter. Proceedings notes include participants D E Sparks from Taylor for both sides, Mary Jones and Marshal Holland from Dallas, T J Wilson from Dallas, G Pippin from Taylor, and James Johnson from.
The record shows motions to withdraw appeal and motions for rehearing with multiple parties seated by last name and county. Individuals include Grimes R, Powell Titus, Zeb Bryson Titus, Villa real Val Verde, Wil Wallace Kaufman, Bryant Kaufman, Teddy Anderson Kaufman, Joe Wilson Kaufman, Sanford Turner Colorado, W L McDaniel Coleman, J A Simmons Donley.
Henry August Klotz, 12, died at 103 Fir Street at 5 30 p m Tuesday after a six month illness. He was born and raised in San Antonio and is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs H A Klotz and other relatives.
The twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Parrish died at home on Elsie avenue. Funeral arrangements are set from the home at 4 PM Wednesday with burial at Mission Burial Park Idalena. The girl was a native of San Antonio and another service is planned for Thursday at 10 AM with interment at Mission Burial Park.
Local business Shelley Doring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and lists two phone numbers for inquiries.
Proper bowel activity supports stomach function and overall digestion. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a simple laxative blend, has been used in homes for decades and is sold at drug stores. A trial bottle can be requested free by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello.
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