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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1916

Page

10

Chilean Diplomat on Way to Mexico City

Chilean charge d affaires Antonio Agacio and retinue arrive in San Antonio after leave, registered at the Gunther Hotel en route to Laredo and Mexico City. He notes ethics prevent comment on Mexico but discusses growing U S South American business and future ties amid Europe’s disarray. He previously attended the Niagara Falls A B C conference representing Argentina Brazil and Chile.

Antonio B. Agacio Mexico City Senor Agacio Niagara Falls Argentine Brazil Chile Washington Mexico United States South America South American Europe North

Robbery in Fredericksburg Road Sends Man On Eight Mile Walk

Ben Camp of 212 Alexander street reported three white men in army uniforms robbed him of six dollars and fifty cents on the Fredericksburg road Sunday night. He was forced from his car and left to walk eight miles toward Leon Springs. police seek the trio and the vehicle remains missing.

Ben Camp Alexander Street Camp Fredericksburg Leon Springs

Catarrh and the Proved Swift S S S Cure

An older health notice warns catarrh harms beyond local symptoms and can affect bronchial tubes and lungs. It promotes Swift’s S S S as the effective blood tonic to nourish the blood, relieve headaches, and heal nasal and throat issues, urging readers to obtain it from their druggist.

S. S Swift Atlanta

Books on Christian Science Added to Carnegie Library

The Carnegie library receives Mary Baker Eddy works including Science and Health and Miscellaneous Writings funded by the Eddy will. Local ads list real estate loans, law offices, and services. A horse and wagon theft yields a recovered wagon. horse still missing. A boy struck by an auto is not seriously hurt. Canvass of election returns underway with possible two week completion. Fire damages a roof at Rehman and Stark. Four bicycles found by police.

Carnegie Library Mary Baker Eddy Mrs. Eddy Sibyl Wilbur Daniel Cordova Rivas Street Castro and Navidad Rehman and Stark Streets Kate Stark A. Andredo

Dodson's Liver Tone Versus Harmful Calomel

A cola morph of a weighty testimonial extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe liver remedy. It attacks calomel noting mercury dangers and promises quick relief from bilious symptoms with a vegetable formula. The ad claims a money back guarantee and family friendly use including children.

Dodson

Bicycles Recovered After Street Thefts In City

Police recovered four bicycles, two at Sub Station No. 1 and two on East Houston Street near the Traction Company office. Thefts of bicycles have been numerous in the city in recent weeks. Furnished rooms and boarding ads appear in the issue.

East Houston Street Traction Company

Notable Guests Register at City Hotels

A series of visitors are listed staying at San Antonio hotels including Mrs Isabella Powell and Mr H L Harris at the Gunter and St Anthony guests such as J R Overstreet from Dallas and Lake Fowler of Houston. Other travelers include Ed C Lasater of Falfurrias and R H MecDilla of Dallas president of the Texas Fraternal Congress at the Gunter.

Isabella Powell Houston Gunter Ss. B. Hopkins Laredo St. Anthony H. L. Harris Austin Ed C. Lasater Falfurrias W. 8. Drysdale Captain Drysdale U. S. Army Menger James E. Allison Liano Grande J. R Brownsville H. J. Smith Fentress W. H. Sharpe Tampico Mex Lloyd Johnson San Marcos Everesta Houston St. Anthon R. H. MecDilla Dallas Texas Fraternal Congress J. L. Gillman Cornus Christi Stopeperes R. de Flores Party Mexico City M. ©. Salinas

Tower View From 75 Foot Erection At 2312 Perez Street

H G Engleman built a 75 foot tower behind his home to gain a panoramic view of San Antonio. He plans to offer the U S Army use of the platform for signal work and to help observe Fort Sam Houston Leon Springs and Medina river. He spent about 50 dollars on lumber and attached a wind powered bicycle wheel with a speedometer to record distance.

H. G. Engleman Perez Street San Antonio Engleman United States Army Fort Sam Houston Leon Springs Medina Mr. Engleman John L. Richter

Cure Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad

Cure cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove endorses every box. Price 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

City to add two more sea lions at Brackenridge Park

Albert Steves Sr. raises pledge to four sea lions for Brackenridge Park. A rock lined pool with a central spring and oval inner enclosure will hold the sea lions and provide a clear ten foot deep water basin. The pool will be completed and filled within a month. Commissioner Lambert hails the project as a premier park feature.

Albert Steves Sr Brackenridge Park Lambert Old City

Governor Ferguson Unable to Attend San Antonio Democratic Victory Event

Governor James E Ferguson will miss the Tuesday celebration for the Democratic win in Bexar County. He cannot travel to San Antonio due to pressing duties but may send a state official as representative. A proclamation is under consideration. The general committee meets Monday at 4 PM to decide on a parade and Beethoven Hall rally.

James E. Ferguson San Antonio Ferguson Bexar County Beethoven Hall

Thieves Break Window and Rob Store Pistol Stash

Thieves smashed a large plate glass window at M. Meesop's store at 115 South Flores Street and stole six pistols four shotguns a Winchester rifle and two brass lamps. Patrolman Thurman found the break Sunday at 4 20 am and detectives were assigned. Also a theft from Mrs Dolores Gonzales Cantu at 325 West Nueva Street yielded 109 50 in cash. A hotel guest Miss Jesse Yates reported a room break in with clothing stolen.

South Flores Street Thurman Dolores Gonzales Cantu West Nueva Street Jesse Yates

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St. Anthony San Antonio T. B. Baker Menger Plantation Edwin H. Lee Crockett Gunter Hotel The Cosmopolitan Hotel Percy Tyrrell Hot Wells Bath House Arthur G. Jury Oaka KODAK Alamo Plaza FOX Wm. H. Russell Kampman Bldg P. Brown Gunter Bldg Elite Sign Co W. Commerce St Travis Ward & Bickett Bedell G. Mezzetti North Laredo Salinas Harlandale School Stiehl Navarro J. F. Carl Bedell Building Phone Crockett Callie McClure Austin Street Harlan Ale O'Connell Loan Co E. Houston St Boston E. Houston Kehoe Loan Co W. Commerce Coma Fades Jewelry Co Horace E. Wilson Awyer State Bank Chalmers St. Mary’s Street T. O. Thomas Seguin Sureddin Hicksbudg R. P. Ingram John D. Robinson Gunter Bidg Newton & Newton L. Robertson Jeffery Nelson Lytle Alamo Bank Bldg Oske Express Alamo St Joske Ane Safety Deposit Box San Antonio Loan & Trust Company Pete Duliiig Printing Co Losoya Pool Dr. Lyons Dr. Lyon W. Lyon & Sons, Inc W. 27Th St New York City M. Meesop Keene
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