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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1916

Page

17

Violence Roils Everett as 6 Die in I W W Landing Clash

In Everett Washington yesterday 6 were killed and about 60 wounded in a clash when 250 Industrial Workers of the World members tried to land from the Verona from Seattle. Sheriff Don McRae led a posse to prevent landing triggering crossfire. Police and guards rushed the wounded to hospital and morgue as arrests rose to 294 including 3 women.

Seattle Wash Everett Industrial Workers of the World Verona Donald McRae Snohomish County C. E. Courtois Washington National Guard National Guard and Naval mi Sheriff McRae Eyewitneses Citizen's Hewett and Wetmore Avenues Industrial Workers

Week of Prayer Focuses on Latin America at Laurel Heights

The Week of Prayer began Monday at Laurel Heights Methodist Church with 10 am sessions through Thursday. Subjects include Soul Preparation, Religious Needs of Latin America, Social Needs at Home, and Need of Latin America Abroad presented by Norwood Wynn Rev W F Jordan and Rev Frank Onderdonk.

Latin-America Laurel Heights Methodist Church Frank Onderdonk

Dodson’s Liver Tone Offered as Calomel Alternative

Dodson’s Liver Tone is promoted as a safe, pleasant tasting substitute for calomel. The ad claims it cleans the liver and bowels, prevents salivation and illness, and guarantees recovery by morning with a money back offer. It targets bilious, lazy, and sick individuals, including children, promising improved energy and appetite.

Dodson

Poland Restored as Kingdom Read In Warsaw Palace

Emperor Wilhelm and Emperor Franz Joseph proclaim the rebirth of Poland. Governor General von Beseler reads the manifesto in the Jagellonian castle as Polish crowds cheer. Students, volunteers, and city leaders pledge support while Galicia gains potential internal autonomy under Austrian guidance.

Warsaw Berlin London William Francis Joseph Kingdom Poland von Beseler University of Warsaw Polytechnic School Army Antwerp Jagellonian Germany Hutten Czapski Emperor William Brudzinski Amsterdam von Koerber Galicia Austria Hungary Kingdom of Europe

Vinol advertised as strength aid for overworked mothers

Mrs Ann Becker from Collinsville Illinois reports nervous breakdown headaches and fatigue but two weeks on Vinol with beef and cod liver peptones and minerals restored her health. The ad lists A M Fischer and multiple Texas druggists distributing Vinol and glycero phosphates in stores nationwide.

Collinsville Ill Vinci Ann Becker A. M. Fischer Meier Sap Drug Main Ave Geo, Keene H. L. Wagner Appmann Drug Store F. Prassel San Antonio Texas

Kidney Danger Signals Warn of Urine Pain and Swelling

Public health warning describes swollen feet and hands, joint stiffness, back and abdominal pain as possible kidney problems. Uric acid poisoning may lead to dropsy or Bright's disease if untreated. Promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a natural remedy bought from druggists with the pure original Haarlem Oil.

Bright Haarlem

Brackenridge Park Golf Links Draw Large Turnout

Nearly 150 golfers played at Brackenridge Park Sunday as Manager Eddiemann reported a new course record. Players of all levels, from sixesomes to lonesomes, filled the municipal links from dawn to dusk, with caddies in high demand late in the day.

Brackenridge Park Eddiemann Eddleman San Antonio

Mass Confirmation for Seventh Illinois at Camp Wilson

Eight enlisted men of the Seventh Illinois Infantry were confirmed in a field mass led by Bishop J W Shaw at a prairie church near Camp Wilson. About 2000 people from the city and regiments attended with music by the Seventh Illinois Infantry Band. Confirmed: Felix Casher Frank Durkin Benjamin Wydals Robert Gallagher Joseph Prinks Clarence Van Buren Charles Wilk Edward Burke.

Seventh Illinois Infantry J. W. Shaw G. P. Mulvaney John O'Hearn Camp Wilson Seventh Illinois Infantry Band Felix Casher Frank Durkin Benjamin Wydals Robert Gallagher Joseph Prinks

Government drafts aid bill for poor parents

Stuttgart report states the government of Württemberg has drafted a bill under which parents living in poverty would receive aid and support from the state. The measure aims to reduce hardship and provide financial relief to needy families.

Stuttgart Wuerttemberg

Week of the Silks at Wolfson's Demonstration Sale

Wolfson's Week of the Silks showcases a broad display of new and fashionable silks with wholesale worthy pricing. The event features 36 to 54 inch silks including taffetas, satins, charmeuse, duchesse, peau de cygne, crepes de Chine and nets with day and evening shades, all silk except one silk and wool poplin, on the second floor.

Fabric Prices for Various Silks and Velvets Displayed

A shopper notices a list of silk and velvet fabrics with prices for 36 to 44 inch widths. Items include Japanese Habutai 36 inch at 75c and 1, 36 inch Wash Taffetas 1.39, Peau de Cygne 1.50, Chiffon Taffeta 1.69, Messalines 1.50, Satin Duchesse 2.25, Heavy Satins 2.50, Satin Charmeuse 3, Crepes de Chine 1.35, 40 inch Crepes de Chine 1.59, Crepes Meteor 2.25, Pee Wee Taffeta 2.25, Black Chiffon Velvets 4.50 4.90 5.90, Colored Dress Velvets 1.50 in ten shades, Colored Charmeuse 3, Satin Faille 3, all on second floor.

Duchesse Satins 36 Inches Wide Sold at $2.25 Yard

A heavy quality of pure silk duchesse satin in popular shades offered at $2.25 per yard. The fabric features a firm weave and lustrous finish suitable for dresses or drapery.

New Novelty Silks Reduced for Fall

A large selection of fall novelty silks once priced from 1.59 to 3.00 is now 0.89 to 2.19, about a quarter off the original prices. The sale highlights a broad range of patterns and colors for the season.

Velvet and Plush Fabrics On Display On Second Floor

Readable items include forty four inch velvets at 4 and 4 1/2 dollars per yard. Fifty inch long cut and fancy stripe plush and fabric pony and caracal priced at 7 1/2 dollars per yard. Sealette plush offered at 7 1/2 dollars per yard. Second Floor.

All Silk Silks Priced At 1.69 In Fashionable Weaves

Two fashionable all silk fabrics 36 inch chiffon taffeta and 40 inch crepe meteor offered in day and evening shades. Pure fine silk threads, woven to exquisite quality. Priced at 1.69 a yard, a concession from market value.

Heavy Crepes de Chine Silk Fabric Sale

One of the week’s standout offers features yard wide all silk crepes de chine in day and evening shades plus white and ivory. Fine weave and weight, fashionable and beautiful. Yard wide at $1.25 per yard. (Second Floor.)

Silk Wool Poplins 40 Inches Wide in Autumn Shades

Silk wool poplins described for full suits and dresses. Silk for beauty and wool for durability. Forty inches wide priced at $1.25 to $1.26 per yard with full autumn and winter shade range.

Pretty Tub Silks Offer Fashionable Colors in Silk

Silk fabrics offered in white grounds with colored patterns. Thirty two inch wide silks priced at $1 and thirty six inch wide at $1.89. Each thread described as pure silk and noted for splendid qualities given the affordable prices.

Silk Georgette Crepe Delivers Quality at $1.49

Advert describes genuine silk georgette crepe 40 inches wide offered at $1.49 per yard with a complete assortment of fall shades. Noting the fabric’s high quality, the copy compares value to a typical $1.75 price point.

Lawmaker proposes state aid after birth of fourth child

A bill to grant financial aid from the state after the birth of a fourth child will be introduced at the upcoming Diet session and is expected to pass.

To Jail for Smoking in Munition Plant

London report states Rachel Sydall of Pontefract was imprisoned for fourteen days for smoking a cigarette inside a munition factory.

London Rachel Sydall Pontefract

Autos Beat U S Mail In Meridian Road Relay

Vehicles completed a Winnipeg to Laredo relay along the Meridian Highway reaching San Antonio 22 hours 40 minutes before official mail. Letters from Winnipeg mayor and others praised the Meridian Road project and its aim for year round car travel. A newer electric toaster line was also mentioned.

Winnipeg Canada Laredo San Antonio Uncle Sam Texas Manitoba R. D. Waugh D. E. Colp Bexar County Highway League Emerson Meridian Broad Association Meridian Road Meridian Road Association

Heat Flashes Dizzy Nervousness Cite Lydia E Pinkham Ad

A Richmond Virginia reader reports relief from menopausal symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad lists backache heat flashes dizziness headaches and other change of life discomforts and promotes the remedy for restoring normal health.

Mrs. Wynn Lydia E. Pinkham Richmond Lena Wynn E. O. Street Wva

British Take Mail Dutch Steamer Held Up Off Borneo

The Dutch steamer Karimoen arrived from Java reporting a British cruiser detained her off Borneo and seized thirteen sacks of mail. Three sacks contained letters addressed to residents of Manila.

Manila Borneo Java

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