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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1916
Page
5
In Dallas on Armstrong field Daniel Baker defeats S. M. U. 27 to 0. Baker’s offense, led by a strong line plunge, dominates after a tight first quarter as the Presbyterians roll to victory over the Methodists.
Delegates outlined club activities and a drive to supply 4000 pies and 2000 cakes for 15 000 soldiers at Camp Wilson and Fort Sam Houston. A central committee will coordinate pledges from clubs and individuals to fund and bake the Thanksgiving treats.
The Rotary Club asks members and supporters to submit pledges detailing how many cakes and pies they will donate for the Thanksgiving bake sale program. Organizers emphasize no pledge is too small or too large as community help is essential.
Charles B. Wood 57 died suddenly of heart trouble at 1 45 Saturday at his home 117 Devine street. A native of Illinois he lived in Texas nine years the last four in San Antonio. An insurance man he belonged to the Anchor Masonic lodge. Survived by his widow in San Antonio and two sons Virgil and Merle Wood in Minneapolis. Arrangements not made.
Sam C Blackhear aged 52 died Saturday morning at a local sanitarium after coming to San Antonio for health reasons from Island Texas two months ago. A Tennessee native, he had lived in Texas for years. The Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company sent the body to Island for funeral services today.
An article describes a new steering system patented by two New York men featuring wheels at both sides and ends with synchronized operation. It notes a design by Shelley-Lort Undertaking Co for automobile equipment and mentions a German aeroplane propeller whose tips straighten under centrifugal force to reduce breakage risk.
An advertisement promises a free trial of a new asthma cure at the sender’s expense. It claims effectiveness for long standing or recent cases and asks sufferers to mail a coupon, with no money required, to begin treatment today.
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing will hold a series of high level talks at the White House starting next Wednesday on Britain Germany and Mexico policies. The discussions include German submarine attacks and British restrictions on commerce with Mexico remaining a front line issue. The platform emphasizes a firm yet restrained approach and possible War Department coordination if Mexico remains unsettled.
May reorganize cabinet as President Wilson departs for Washington. Speculation centers on Vance McCormick for war secretary while Newton Baker could keep the post. Josephus Daniels is expected to remain, Redfield's fate unsettled, and Burleson and Lansing uncertain.
Minnesota First Infantry soldiers in St Paul and Minneapolis split their votes with Hughes taking 407 and Wilson 879, reflecting wartime political sentiment among troops.
Plans prepared for western Leon Springs military reservation to house remount depot facilities. About 2000 acres fenced into three pastures for horses and mules, with stores, quarters, and other structures at a railroad spur end. Spur contract awarded. work to start soon.
The Texas Philatelic Association marks its twentieth anniversary with a stamp exhibit at the St. Anthony hotel from 1 30 to 5 p m and a banquet at 8 p m The display in the lobby features U S postal issues proofs and essays and other collections by noted collectors from across Texas and beyond.
A Mexican man burst into Sheriff Tobin’s office and confessed to killing Felix Maldonado in November 1912. He signed a written confession in the sheriff’s presence and said he fled to Mexico after the crime. He described a life as a soldier, tramp, and itinerant wood peddler before surrendering. He faces time in Steen jail after a bail default hearing.
H W Toepperwein of Leon Springs dies Nov 7 and his joint will with wife leaves inheritance to survivor. Estate over 4500 dollars. executrix petition filed for Mrs Amalia Toepperwein. Also Lund and Marquardt wills filed. Lund estate worth 10000. widow to inherit. Marquardt estate valued at 2500. husband Fritz Marquardt named executor.
More than 100 people have signed to attend a 12 30 PM luncheon at the St Anthony hotel in honor of General George Scriven chief of the United States signal corps. The event marks recognition of his service and will feature remarks from military officials and committee representatives.
A nineteenth century note describes Austrian optical works employing ultraviolet ray light sources. The carbons are treated with iron salts to enhance material security and performance of the devices.
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