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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1917

Page

4

Senators Visit Sims London After Shipyard Tour

Senators Kennan and Kendrick met Vice Admiral Sime after touring English shipyards. Kenyon said destroyers are the best antidote for submarines and warned against limited destroyer production while Britain and the United States build ships to counter threats.

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Senators Observe American Munition Works in London Visit

The group toured a munition plant in London where AA Americans operated the machinery to produce munitions. The visit aimed to examine the processes and safety of the production lines during the war for better understanding and oversight.

London

Bank Robbery Suspect John Starling Sought in Glenroke Case

A local manhunt targets John Starling, alleged leader of a band of robbers who raided a Glenroke bank. Authorities say Starling, sought on bank robbery charges, is under arrest elsewhere and linked to the Oklahoma pursuit.

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Hearings Open on Eastern Rail Rates Increases

Separate hearings begin before the Interstate Commerce Commission on railroads demand for higher wartime freight rates. Executives from major systems are in Washington to present requests including a 15 percent general rise and a higher rate for favored traffic. Next hearings will cover petroleum, coal, cement, and timber, with shipper presentations and final arguments slated for November 17.

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Movement of Cattle From Texas and the South

Washington November 6 The Food Administration announced that cattle movement from Texas and Southern New Mexico into Louisiana Mississippi and other regions with ample pasture and water has begun. About 1000 cattle in Texas or nearby will be moved if needed. Local embargoes have been placed on shipments from drought stricken points. The initiative aims to ease supply and force distribution across the central west and southeast regions.

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Pendulum test cited as proof of earth's motion in Kansas City

The Kansas City Times reports a pendulum experiment overseen by William N. Collier and others to demonstrate the earth's rotation. A 40 pound nickel plated metal bob weighed by a string from a second story level, showing the pendulum maintains its motion while the building and wind shift around it.

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Major Lewis Dead in Meranes New York

Cablegram reports Major Lewis Towle of Millbrook died in Meranes New York. The notice, while garbled, indicates a death and lists affiliations with local residents and UK or US military lines, noting a Millbrook connection and an Alderye or related name.

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Society Calendar of Tuesday Night and Wednesday Meetings

A chaotic society page details numerous club meetings and events. Delta Gainmaa Tais, Kappa Chi, Kappa Sigma Chi, Woman's Club, Missionary Society, and YWCA activities fill the schedule. A reception planned for November 24 honors Miss Margaret Wilson with a song recital at Fort Sam Houston.

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Wedding of Milton Hoan Slumsberger and Miss Ruth Thageman

Milton Hoan Slumsberger of Jadkunepoli and Miss Ruth Thageman wed in a Temple Uelhit Massox ceremony. Rabbi Samuel officiated at the home of Vein gaivette Meo and Mrs Q. Bore gmat. Roses and crepe de chine adorned the hall, with a velvet wedding gown, pearl embroidery, and a tulip-embossed ring cake. Family and guests celebrated at a reception as prices and foods were noted in the local society column.

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Pumpkin Slingers in Civil War Armament Recalled

A Stata Historical Society Town report notes the Civil War era used improvised “pumpkin slingers” with crooked barrels and dangerous misfires. Dutch and local soldiers recalled guns that were more deadly to friends than foes, along with featured rifles and carbines.

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Are Proprietary Medicines Fraudulent or Not

A historical piece defends proprietary remedies as valid, noting many trusted products exist in homes and promising relief from women’s ailments. It highlights Lydia M. Plakhany Veuwiahie Compound as a long standing remedy claimed to ease various conditions, urging sufferers to try it to see improvement.

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Antiquated Arms Parade Reveals Civil War Rifles

The scan lists many brands such as Whitworth Colt Minie and Garibaldi rifles, noting the Enfield as a staple among Civil War arms. It describes weapon variety and mentions a heated exchange over a preferred model, citing Enfield as a common choice by British forces and later the American army.

The Power of Hoping in Youth

A fragment reflecting on G. K. Chesterton about youth as a time of hope and possibility. The writing dwells on hope as a vital gift, with notes on aging, purpose, and the role of imagination in youth and later life.

TRY THIS FOR YOUR GOLD Pine Tar Honey Remedy

An old advertisement promotes Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cure for croup and a remedy for weak lungs. It urges quick use and claims parents and children will benefit, encouraging readers to ask their pharmacist for the product.

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Absentee Vote Rules Spark Austin Debate Inconsistent

A disputed attorney general opinion discusses absentee voting limits and how they apply to focal elections. The piece notes ambiguity over whether statewide rules cover local primaries and mentions voters and clerks facing uncertainty about election day eligibility.

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