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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1916

Page

9

Five European Citizens Naturalized in Corpus Christi Court

Five men from Europe were naturalized as U S citizens in Corpus Christi under Judge Walter T Burns. Antonio Bruin Vazquez from Corpus Christi renounced allegiance to King Alfonso XIII of Spain. Sidor Kriwal from Springfield abandoned allegiance to Nicholas II of Russia. Ernest Paul Wranitzky from Bishop renounced Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary. Ernest Otto Bernhardt Semmi from Bishop left William II of Germany. William Oliver from Gregory renounced George V of Britain. The group included former subjects of Germany Austria Hungary Russia England and Spain. All were present in court together.

Tonio Burns Antonio Bruin Vazquez Corpus Christi Alfonso XIII Spain Sidor Kriwal Springfield Nicholas II All Russias Ernest Paul Wranitzky Francis Joseph Austria Hungary Ernest Otto Bernhardt Semmi William II Germany William Oliver Gregory George V Great Britain Austria-Hungary England Russia

Remedy for Catarrh Promises Swift Blood Cure

S S S is promoted as a quick, inexpensive remedy for catarrh claiming it cleanses the blood and purifies the system. The ad describes S S S as acting within an hour and lists benefits such as cleared nasal passages and headache relief, urging readers to buy at drug stores and contact The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for advice.

Swift Atlanta S. S

Alexander in Exile Vows Allied Unity For Serbia

Athens reports Prince Alexander of Serbia regent declares allies united to restore Serbia. He praises American aid, cites Bulgarian terrorism in occupied areas, and reviews Serb troops vowing to repel invaders. The interview expresses resolve to defend Serbia’s independence and culture.

Athens London Prince Alexander of Serbia Peter Associated Press Albania Belgium Russia France Macedonia Prince Alexander Alexander Karageorgevitch

Office Constructing Quartermaster Ft Sam Houston Tex

Sealed proposals will be received here until 11 a m June 7 1916 and opened for constructing corrugated steel storehouse and wagon shed Information on application Adv

Quartermaster Ft. Sam Houston Tex

Texas to Host Large Summer Normal Institutes for Teachers

Austin reports over 15 000 teachers in Texas are expected at summer normal institutes statewide. Two sessions run to July 13 and July 27 1916 with minimum five weeks. Faculty will set opening dates. Doughty notes focus on fewer subjects to boost efficiency and aligns study with new teacher certificate rules.

Austin Texas W. F. Doughty State Superintendent of Public Instruction Doughty

Indigestion warnings and remedies in old medical note

A medical note warns indigestion can progress to chronic dyspepsia gastritis and ulcers with risks of peritonitis and cancer. It advises keeping pure bisulated magnesia to neutralize stomach acid and to take four tea­spoonfuls in water after meals, noting to request the bisural form from the druggist.

Indignant Protest Over Belle Dilgarde Center Conditions

Prospect Hill Neighborhood Club plans a protest with a petition to Mayor and City Commissioners over the Belle Dilgarde Recreation Center at Smith and Buena Vista. The club cites unsanitary disorder, vandalism, and police protection lapses as grounds for action. Crockett School Mothers' Club with 140 members endorses the resolutions.

Belle Dilgarde Smith and Buena Vista San Antonio Crockett School Mothers’ Club

Death Cancels Trial for Two Alleged Bootleggers

Corpus Christi Texas May 24 In Federal Court two indicted bootleggers failed to appear as docket items called and the investigation showed both men had died since the January term of court.

Corpus Christi Tex

Candy kills toddler in Beeville after eating candy

In Beeville Texas a one year eight month old girl dies from acute indigestion linked to candy. Funeral arrangements are set for today. In Austin Texas Confederate Veterans show interest in Tillman bill to pension ex Confederate soldiers. Representative Tillman reports broad camp endorsements but strong opposition remains. House passage expected.

Beeville Tex J. E. Taylor Austin Tillman Congress J. H. Mack

UT Professor Haney Resigns to Join Federal Trade Commission

Dr. L. H. Haney economics professor at the University of Texas resigns after serving on leave with the Federal Trade Commission in Washington to take a permanent post on the commission. He is known as an economic expert and is studying gasoline prices. He plans to return to Austin later this summer to close affairs.

Haney University Austin Tex L. H. Haney University of Texas Federal Reserve Trade Commission Washington Commission

Beeville High School Grants 29th Class Honors

Beeville Texas May 24 graduating exercises at Grand Opera house marked the largest Beeville A A Jones high school class with 29 graduates. State representative J W Flournoy praised Superintendent W E Madderra for eighteen years of service. Miss Margaret Young led as honor pupil receiving scholarships to the State University and Texas Christian University.

Beeville High School Beeville Tex A. A. Jones High School Grand Opera House J. W. Flournoy W. E. Madderra Margaret Young State University Texas Christian University

Backhanded compliment cited by Ford in Dearborn tale

A disorderly excerpt links Henry Ford to a peace argument in Dearborn. It notes a book agent's wife teasing a nine year old boy about his age and cleanliness. The piece blends humorous exchanges from Chicago Record-Herald and Louisville Courier-Journal.

Henry Ford Dearborn Tommy

Concert at Fort Sam Houston by Nineteenth Infantry Band

The Nineteenth Infantry Band will give a concert at Fort Sam Houston lower post on Thursday afternoon. Chief Musician Oscar Biersmann arranged the program featuring marches and overtures including The United States Peterel, Zamra Fantasy, My Maryland, Martha, and The Cavalry Wiggle. The concert begins at 4 30 p.m.

Nineteenth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Oscar Biersmann The United States Peter Eer Cosby

Travis Club Elects Seven Directors At Annual Meeting

New Travis Club directors are R. S. Bynum E. S. Fomby W. B. Hamilton Ed McClannahan H. C. S. Smith and Gus Zalmanzig. The meeting heard the secretary W. Titus and treasurer reports as polls ran 4 to 8:30. House rules and upcoming year work were discussed and members urged to follow club rules.

Travis Club R. S. Bynum E.S. Fomby W. B. Hamilton Ed McClannahan H. C. S. Smith Gus Zalmanzig W. Titus

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