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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
9
City Clerk Fred Fries of San Antonio issues a published notice under a resolution. The notice concerns property along Grand Avenue between Avenue C and River Bridge.
City of San Antonio approves plan for Grand Avenue from Avenue C to River Bridge. City Engineer’s statement estimates costs and assessments to property owners, Texas Transportation Co, and city share. Hearing set for June 7, 1917, in City Hall to decide special assessments under Procedure Ordinance.
New York May 24 An additional 25 million dollars from John D Rockefeller increases the Rockefeller foundation endowment to 125.765 million. The board set aside ten million for war relief with 20 percent added to the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. Dr George E Vincent announced the new policy to aid entente allies and France amid war needs.
Washington May 24 government planners propose a vast fleet of barges to move Mississippi grain to tide water. President Wilson’s approval is sought to fund and operate the scheme, with possible private involvement or government operation. Barges would load at St Louis and return from New Orleans, channeling southern products to northern states.
Houston is named headquarters for building twelve to sixteen wooden vessels to counter the submarine threat. Charles N. Crowell, under Gen. Goethals, will lead the Gulf coast district from Mississippi to the Mexican border. The plan allocates Morgan City 25, Houston 12–15, Galveston 12–15, Beaumont 10–12, Texas City 3–4, Port Arthur 4 vessels.
Winfield R. Gaylord and A M Simons were expelled from the Socialist Party by the Milwaukee County Central Committee. The 63 to 3 vote cited their refusal to support the party resolution protesting the war with Germany passed at a Socialist convention in St Louis.
Former Amateur and Open Champion George Duncan suggested enlarging the putting hole to eight inches as a possible reform. The author argues this would disrupt the game’s charm by encouraging wild putting, since modern scoring hinges on touch and precision on the green.
A 1917 Bell Syndicate essay warns soaps and shampoos with high alkali dry the scalp and brittle hair. It advocates using malsified coconut oil for cleansing, claiming it rinses clean and leaves hair silky and easy to manage. It also discusses golf putting theory and the value of consistent short putting under pressure.
The San Antonio Cycle Colts face the Mexican Dragoons on the latter’s diamond next Sunday after noon at 2:30. Manager Resica requests the full Cycles roster attend.
G K Edge manager of the Traction Company baseball team has signed with the U S Navy and will depart for Houston next Tuesday to begin naval duty. He organized Harlan dale's first amateur team, earning two thirds of its games in that era. Last season he led the Traction Company to 21 wins in 24 starts. The Bell Jerkers have won six of eight this season. Next Sunday morning, beginning
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a world leading corn remedy that shrivels corn instantly and falls away. It claims no irritation from salves or bandages and asserts no cutting or digging is needed. The product sells for 25 cents and is distributed by E Lawrence & Co of Chicago with local San Antonio recommendations.
At 9 30 o clock the Traction Company baseball team will face the Fraternal Brotherhood at the Electric Park diamond. F D D Pledger the new manager will take over the reins of the club at that time.
Ballots listing nine grievances against the Southern Pacific Company were sent to members of four railway trainmen brotherhoods in Los Angeles. The main issue is alleged company refusal to deal with the cooperative board representing the four groups. A referendum result is expected within a week.
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