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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
12
Charities in Chicago warned they could be seriously impaired in this wartime giving surge without renewed material support from former donors. The Citizens War Board issued an appeal urging continued backing to local institutions to avert disaster.
The House approved the war tax bill 329 to 76 with all opposition from Republicans. Senate amendments promise major rewrites on excess profits, incomes, and manufacturers taxes, plus higher second class postage. Final passage unlikely for at least a month as Finance Committee reviews hearings and drafts new provisions.
The bill proposes a broad tax overhaul with higher surtaxes on incomes over 40,000 and new duties on certain goods, while maintaining free status for print paper and gold silver. Second class mail rates rise under parcel post zones, and an advertising tax is dropped. Senate debate will focus on excess profits, income, and manufactures taxes and mail rate hikes as businessmen and publishers push back.
Texas railroad officials meeting in Galveston plan to inventory cars and locomotives and chart conditions at each station. They aim to estimate current and future rolling stock needs for military use under national defense orders, ensuring prompt action when orders arrive. Through trains may replace local services to minimize disruption during wartime.
Fort Sam Houston Texas invites sealed proposals to construct the Nurse Corps Dormitory including heating plumbing lighting and electric fixtures. Bids due 11 a m June 11 1917. Further information on application Adv.
The Federal District Court in Birmingham ruled that a National Guardsman enlisted underage before the country declared war cannot be discharged after war begins on grounds of illegality. The decision hinges on age status at enlistment and wartime service.
A wallet containing $160 was taken from R. S. Williams in a downtown cafe early Wednesday night. Detectives arrested a young man described as a professional pickpocket active in many cities. Charges allege he robbed Claude Elkins of 102 Hicks Avenue and attempted another robbery against B. F. Coombs, a street car man.
Dixie's opening shirtwaist dance is set for Saturday night with gents 50 cents and ladies free. Willett's Orchestra will provide the music.
Confidential Loans made on diamonds and jewelry automobiles and livestock. Low rate of interest. 3056 State Bank Building.
An Adv. invites readers to enjoy boating and dancing at West End Lake with cool, delightful weather for a relaxing outing.
Musical and dance benefit at the Gunter Hotel Ballroom to support Red Cross activities. Event is scheduled for Saturday evening, May 26 with admission details provided in the advertisement.
O'Connell Loan Co offers collateral loans at 112 E Houston St Alkhinds with bargains in diamonds and watches advertised as general merchandise and loan service.
A Mexican newcomer offered W A Eckhart the chauffeur one dollar for a six ty mile automobile ride. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon on Eckhart s complaint. He had no other money and a ten dollar police court fine was imposed Thursday. General Juvencio Robles aged 68 died in San Antonio after fifty years in the Mexican army under Porfirio Diaz. Surviving are a widow two sons and three daughters. The body is held by Shelley Loring Undertaking pending burial in Mexico.
Hummel offers Mohair and Kool Cloth suits plus many pants at 305 W. Commerce St. Prices start at $4.50 and up in this advance notice.
Dan Lewis attorney at law lists contact number 414 15 Kampmann Building Travis 6413. Two miscellaneous rates include new cars at 1.25 dollars per hour and another line references 6395.
Hum mel's at 305 W. Commerce St announces half price sale on clothing cabinets and wall cases, offering customers significant savings on storage furniture.
An automobile driven by Herman Thornton, a negro chauffeur, collided with another car owned by R. N. Irlby near Navarro and Travis at 12 30 Thursday morning. Both vehicles were slightly damaged with no injuries. The negro was arrested by Policeman Woraman for careless driving.
Alamo Jewelry Co purchases or takes in trade old gold silver diamonds and coins at 315 Alamo Plaza offering cash or store credit.
Readers are invited to study the noted river bridge case narrated for public interest from 102 K Houston Street Adv.
Advertisement notes services including baths massage electricity and dieting offered by Mrs Nettie Edson at 106 W Houston St Crockett Texas 7863.
Riebe's Jewelry Store at 306 Main Ave is described as a block from high prices in promotional or descriptive copy. The note names the business location and street without additional context or events.
San Antonio Aerie No. 70 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles votes Wednesday to buy $2,000 in Liberty bonds. Bonds will be purchased through the Feast National Bank, the aerie’s depository.
Blackshear Co fire insurance has moved to 814 State Bank building and invites former patrons to visit for all policy information. Holders of Western assurance or fire and tornado policies are asked to call for details. Cr. 938.-(Ady.)
A nightly coupon dance event at Sole Dad Roof offers prizes. Friday night tickets or drawings reveal lucky numbers for participants.
An advertisement for Park Tavern invites readers to share their wishes for the season. The brief copy promotes a range of features and experiences available at the tavern.
A Friday night Moose Dance event features live music by the Homen Brothers Union Orchestra. The club or venue hosts a swing style set aimed at community dancers and patrons seeking regular Friday entertainment.
Advertising notice for wedding invitations printing services by Culling Printing Company with engraving options and ordering details.
Taxpayers in San Antonio are informed that the 1916 city taxes are due. To avoid six percent annual interest and a two percent monthly penalty for five months, taxes must be paid before May 1, 1917.
Geo P Loeloff Sr age 72 died at 8 10 am Thursday at 433 Delgado street. A German immigrant who came to the United States in 1870 and lived in San Antonio since 1882 he made the Loeloff saddle tree. Survived by widow and three sons Gus George Jr and Otto Loeloff of San Antonio. Funeral at 3 pm Friday with Rev A Wolff. Interment Mission Burial Park.
Marvin Roberts aged 7 died Wednesday at his parents’ home 488 Lathrop street. The funeral will be held at the residence Thursday at 4:30 PM with interment at Mission Burial Park.
Local business listing for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offering automobile equipment and grave side services with contact numbers listed for ady area codes.
Chief of Police Lancaster announced jitney service would continue on Houston and Commerce Streets until the city designates routes or officers are ordered to arrest. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruled the city holds power over public thoroughfares. The ordinance barred jitneys on Commerce and Houston between Laredo and Bowie and on Market Street.
New York officers seek a two cent transfer charge from the Public Service Commission. The request is made by the New York Railways Company which runs most surface trolley lines in Manhattan and the Bronx and by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company.
Advertises high and low bathing shoes in all leading shades to match bathing suits. Prices range from 25 cents to 1 dollar and 50 cents.
A catalog listing premium rubber skull caps and jockey hats offers trimmed styles in a price range from 25 cents to 1 dollar 98 cents. The item emphasizes high quality and fashion appeal for headwear.
Executives of Western and Southwestern railroads will meet in Dallas on Saturday to consider additional proposed cuts to train service, according to information from St. Louis.
Washington May 24 The Senate debated administration food legislation to boost production and continued talks until passage. The House began work on a second measure creating a food administrator to prevent hoarding and price fixing. Herbert C Hoover, named by President Wilson as food administrator, was installed and will soon name assistants.
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