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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
2
Ed Gallagher a San Antonian rejoined Pershing's men after a four month stay and resumed duty in the field. He had been absent on furlough or medical leave before returning to active service with the unit in Europe.
An ad promises instant relief from nasal congestion due to catarrh or cold. It claims air passages open, breathing becomes easy, and head discomfort fades after applying a small amount of the antiseptic cream in the nostrils.
The Chamber of Commerce committee plans a luncheon at the St Anthony Hotel at 12 30 with few speakers amid a cold or catarrh eased by a promised relief. The readable text shows a compact event notice within a local business context.
Gallagher describes General Pershing's regulars at Casas Grandes as in perfect condition and constantly drilled. He says hikes have hardened them and they could easily catch Villa if ordered. Motor trucks supply the camp daily and ammunition stock is Tremendous. He expects assignment to the Brownsville district within a week.
Tuesday afternoon a luncheon honoring Brigadier General George P. Scriven, chief of the army signal corps, was planned with one or two speakers besides Scriven. R. L. Ball will be toastmaster and a committee led by J. H. Savage organized arrangements. About a hundred reservations were expected via the Chamber of Commerce secretary.
W L Donnell died at Fort Worth Wednesday night. He had lived in San Antonio for 20 years before moving to Fort Worth three years ago. The body will arrive in San Antonio Friday morning and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Local automotive supplier Shelley Loring Tissertsaing Co offers a range of automobile equipment and related parts with contact via phone numbers 971 and Ally for inquiries and service.
As returns trickle in from key states, Wilson leads in California and North Dakota while Hughes gains in New Mexico Minnesota and West Virginia. Both parties anticipate recounts and legal action, with McCormick Willcox and Morgenthau pushing for formal ballot challenges in New Hampshire and other doubtful states.
Early returns from West Virginia show Hughes leading Wilson by about 2,500 votes as 1,400 of 1,713 precincts report. Statewide tallies include Robinson ahead for governor and Sutherland leading for U.S. Senate, with district results mixed across the 1st through 6th districts.
Fargo voters tally shows a candidate leading Hughes by 702 votes on the latest returns. Officials report tabulation errors prompted a recount and verification across precincts.
Mrs. M. I. Medders, 72, of Memphis, says Tanlac restored her strength after a long battle with vertigo, pleurisy, and loss of appetite. She credits improved sleep, stamina, and weight gain from 112 to about 127 pounds after several bottles, aided by Wagner's Drug Store and E. J. H. Meier in San Antonio.
President Wilson maintained a substantial lead over Charles E. Hughes in Idaho early today. Returns from 552 of 743 precincts gave Wilson 59 467 votes against 46 205 for Hughes. The governor’s race remained close with incumbent Moses Alexander leading Democrat over Republican Davis by 1237.
President Wilson's plurality in Washington state rose past 10 000 as counties with previously scant reports sent in new tallies. Early today overall returns showed widening support as more regions reported results.
With under 500 precincts reporting Wilson leads Hughes by 10 748 votes and is expected to exceed 12 000 in total. Governor Lister appears set to defeat Henry McBride by over 10 000. Senator Miles Poindexter, Republican, re elected, will have the largest plurality on any ticket.
Belated official returns from Indiana reduce Charles E. Hughes lead over Woodrow Wilson. With 237 of 3143 precincts reporting Hughes leads Wilson by 8487, totals Hughes 319,993 Wilson 811,506. Republican candidates for governor and U S senator still lead.
Complete but not certified returns show Hughes leading with 43 732 votes to Wilson 43 849 in New Hampshire. Wilson earns a 117 vote plurality as partial results come in.
News wires report Minnesota probably carried for Hughes while Democrat leaders in Wyoming and Montana secure wins or lead in key races. Mondell leads in Wyoming. Kendrick tops Clark for Senate in Montana. Montana votes show Wilson ahead by 20 000 to 25 000 with Myers elected. Sam Y. Stewart wins Montana governor as dry measures pass.
Early returns from Oregon show Hughes leading for president with 105 898 to Wilson 99 626 as about 93 percent of the vote counted. All Republican state officers and all three Republican congressmen were re elected. In New Mexico McKinley county is also said to have gone for Hughes.
County officials note Hughes holds a majority based on incomplete figures, with an estimate of 126 votes. The final tally remains undetermined as precincts continue counting.
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