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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
13
Hudson New York November 3 Charles E Hughes framed tariff policy as the solution to high living costs and attacked Democrats for failing to reduce living costs. He warned that Democratic promises have not materialized and warned of reduced opportunities for labor and slower American enterprise under their approach.
A political advertisement outlines Charles F. Stevens’s pledges to enforce election law faithfully, prosecute vote buyers, protect constitutional rights, crack down on gambling and bootlegging, ensure impartial election staff, summon fair jurors, aid the district attorney, avoid self serving arrests, and serve the people rather than rule them.
Charles E. Hughes will end his presidential campaign today after traveling roughly 28,000 miles in 33 states since August 5. He campaigned along the Hudson valley and planned speeches in Hudson Kingston Poughkeepsie Newburgh Yonkers and Brooklyn while noting favorable views on securing American rights abroad and opposing a muddle of meddle in foreign policy.
An old pharmacy advertisement touts Hamburger Brust Thee as a remedy for cold and grip illness. A tablespoon of tea steeped in boiling water is drunk to relieve congestion and loosen bowels, claimed safe for all as a vegetable, inexpensive cure.
In Toledo on Friday Theodore Roosevelt addressed a large audience in a public hall. He endorsed Charles E Hughes for president and urged backing for a Congress and Senate to support him. He emphasized consistency in public service and warned against leaders who change positions.
Theodore Roosevelt condemned President Wilson's Mexico policy at Central Armory Cleveland speaking to a crowded East Sixth Street throng. He attacked Baker's remarks on Washington's army and questioned Wilson's idea of "an American ideal" and the use of militia for partisan ends while urging clearer foreign policy.
Captain James M. Swendill of the base hospital eleven declines all football and baseball challenges from Camp Wilson Fort Sam Houston and the city. He states they are not permitted to participate in such sports and asks to be erased from the sporting list. He expresses regret and wishes success to the challengers.
San Antonio Academy and West Texas Cadets played a scoreless tie at League Park in the academic series. Captains Radley and Hays starred, with Robinett and Weathersbee strong for the Academy and Peeler and Kasten for West Texas. Referee Don Anderson and officials handled a 12 minute quarter setup.
Saturday features pivotal Big Nine games as four undefeated teams duel for the conference crown. Wisconsin meets Ohio State in Columbus while Minnesota visits Illinois, Northwestern plays Indiana, and Chicago hosts Purdue. Minnesota leads in scoring. Wisconsin risks a key win for the title.
The Purdue eleven will be without Captain Hake for the game after a dislocated shoulder suffered against Illinois last Saturday. Michigan aims for a large score against Washington University of St. Louis but may be missing quarterback Sparks who has an injured knee this week.
United States Attorney General Thomas W. Gregory compared President Wilson’s problems to Lincoln’s at a Democratic mass meeting in Baltimore with former Judge Alton B. Parker also speaking. He defended Wilson’s foreign policy and praised progress under the administration, arguing that negotiations rather than force guided U S policy.
Montreal Nov 3 The privy council of England upholds that French may be used in Ontario Roman Catholic separate schools only in lower grades. The ruling ends a heated dispute over school administration in the eastern province where a rising French population has intensified language and religious concerns.
The American Red Cross announced the December issue will be published by a New York publishing company rather than the organization. The magazine will be enlarged and improved and membership renewal fees set at 2 dollars with half aiding the magazine.
Wilkerson A Bonner president of the Bonner Loan and Investment Co of Dallas Texas disappeared while hunting near Reelfoot Lake Tennessee. A search party found his body in a woods several miles from the hunting camp. Death attributed to heart trouble. Body to be taken to Dallas for burial.
City of San Antonio invites bids for arterial street and public place improvements in multiple avenues including Grand Avenue Jones Avenue Myrtle Street Austin Street and San Pedro Avenue. Work covers grading curbing paving foundations and surface types with bids due and a 2 percent guaranty deposit required from bidders.
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