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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1917

Page

9

San Antonio warns on illegal gaming devices

District Attorney Reg D. A. McAskill and County Attorney Tom J. Newton issue a Thursday warning that slot machines porch boards and similar devices in saloons cigar stores and other venues must stop immediately or face felony charges. The owner of the premises and the person permitting or operating the games face imprisonment and license revocation while patrons may be charged with misdemeanors.

San Antonio Artor D. A. McAskill Tom J. Newton Sam

Rheumatic relief through diet and kidneys, Dr Watson advises

Dr J H Watson warns meat is unnecessary and urges a diet light on nitrogenous foods. He links uric acid buildup to Bright's disease and rhume to kidney function, recommending hot water with lemon, Amurit, regular exercise, hydration, and a veggie laxative called Dr Bierce's Pleat Pellets to prevent constipation and intoxication.

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Public urged action against gambling devices in local businesses

A provincial plea by the district attorney condemns gambling devices exhibited in cigar stores, restaurants, saloons, and other venues. The letter cites risk to children and warns that violators face imprisonment and license forfeiture, urging public cooperation to enforce prohibitions.

Fragmentary Notice From Historic Newspapers

The readable text references multiple papers including The San Antonio Light and The Philadelphia Ledger with garbled OCR. It mentions copyright notes and a date fragment, plus a loose reference to a landing or sale at a site and a large number of people affected.

Riot gunfire on streetcar amid city riot court martial

Testimony at a court martial described a streetcar attack by soldiers firing into the car after disarming police and white bystanders. Conductor and witnesses recalled Rainey and Smith killed as shots wounded others including a police officer and bystanders at San Welipa and Heiner Streets.

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Fragmented Cross Examination Describes Guarded Car Incident

The testimony covers a violent street confrontation involving soldiers and civilians with alleged racial taunts. Major Grier questions witnesses about the car passenger, identification of a man named Zeiger, and the sequence of events leading to shootings. Residents on Pelipy and Arthur streets report seeing 44 soldiers pass and hearing calls to quiet. Police officer Carter testifies to rioting clashes at San Fe and Wilson Streets and the firing of shots.

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Battle with Policemen in Houston Riot Witness Testimony

Witnesses recount the Houston riot battle between pollen and neura troops, detailing clashes at Sanrai and Wilson Street, injuries to officers, and a wounded officer named Mandy. Captain S. Maines and Captain Logan test the sequence of shootings, disarming officers, and a deadly melee as soldiers fired along Wilson and nearby streets.

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Detained in the ambush on Wanita Street inquiry

Lieutenant Barker testified about an ambush as a car followed San Welipe Street toward a cemetery. About 60 black soldiers stopped them and disarmed, forcing them out. Gunfire occurred as they fled across fields, with one sergeant Henry allegedly leading threats. The court questioned witnesses on the incident and the involvement of Major Siow’s unit.

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Getat? The corn remedy and its bold claims

An advertisement promotes Getat a corn remedy sold by E. Lawrence & Co of Chicago and distributed in San Antonio. It boasts fast action with two drops to fuse corn pain away, claiming no shoe removal at cafes and listing various local endorsers and druggists.

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Wounded man testimony at Houston police proceeding

A wounded man testified before Houston police witnesses about a robbery and assault, naming individuals and describing the events. The testimony referenced a confrontation and involved a crowd of about 130 people, with several names noted in the fragmentary record.

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Zemo Relief Iron Promises Clear Skin At Low Cost

Zemo claims to cure eczema and skin troubles with a little bottle for 35¢ or a large bottle for $1.00. The antiseptic liquid removes pimples blackheads blotches and ringworm leaving skin clean and healthy without stickiness or staining. Easy to apply dependable and inexpensive per use in the EW Rosette Cleveland OH.

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