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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1916
Page
11
Texas Supreme Court decision casts doubt on the validity of the railroad commissioner race as Hurdleston's name sat on many official ballots. Officials advise voters to write in their choice and possible rehearing motions may complicate the election.
A historical notice urges removal of the deceased W. D. Williams from ballots for the railroad commissioner vacancy. It recommends destroying ballots bearing any candidate name and printing new tickets with the name omitted. The advice stresses strict adherence to correct ballot content.
C E Gilmore of Wills Point greets Supreme Court ruling on Charles Hurdleston ballot name. He vows to press candidacy, seeks legal ballots and fair counts, and warns of contest across counties if law is not observed. He frames the decision as a win for clean politics and Democratic Party integrity.
The University Inter-scholastic League of Bexar county schedules a Saturday meet at Edgewood school with events from 12 noon to 1 pm including sprint races, jumps, throws and relays for junior and senior boys and girls. Basketball will start at 9:30 am, and principals must submit contestant names and chosen events to Prof. H. F. Alves by Thursday.
Berlin reports a record in meatless days with Pless in upper Silesia enforcing six such days weekly. The measure aims to conserve food amid shortages.
Washington observers note both Democratic and Republican leaders claim certainty of victory yet rely on shifting polls and nonpartisan doubts. The piece highlights unprecedented uncertainty, the silent vote’s likely impact, and mutual nervousness among party leaders as election day approaches.
Texas division T P A delegates report Post D grows to 876 members, largest in state, division total 3985 up from 2906. National director Bass to spur membership. Savannah convention planned for June. Guests include Carlton Prouty Palmer and nation-wide membership of 68,000 highlighted during banquet.
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe candy tasting stomach remedy that relieves sour stomach and indigestion within five minutes. It claims quick digestion of food, no need for laxatives, and a fresh feeling after use, urging readers to purchase now.
Four hundred Columbus Barracks recruits voyage to San Antonio this week and will be quarantined at the aviation post north of Fort Sam Houston until the illness runs its course. Two Nineteenth Infantry companies were sent Saturday to enforce isolation and guard duty to prevent spread among troops already on duty.
Commissioner Hoffman of the State Pure Food Department reported from Beaumont that three meat dealers pleaded guilty to selling meat treated with a deodorant. Six more cases against local dealers remain pending on the offense.
A would be robber at Beacon shoe store on East Crockett Street and Alamo Plaza was foiled by the store porter who saw him posing to use a telephone while taking cash. He was detained by the proprietor and handed to police. two other San Antonio shoe stores had previously tied the same man to earlier thefts.
The Suffrage Special from San Antonio visited Devine and Lytle on Saturday, receiving hearty receptions. Four speakers including Mrs. J. M. Young and three other women lectured to a large audience after public meetings at the Post Office and later at 4 30 p m. The group plans another trip in three weeks to repeat the effort and mobilize club women for future San Antonio speakers.
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