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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1915
Page
2
A. M. Richey and others filed a damages suit in San Antonio against the city for 4150 alleging the construction of the St. Marys Street bridge damaged two Fannin Street lots by raising the grade so their property is affected.
Plaintiffs claim the city took a small strip while building the bridge and caused water damage totaling 36000 plus 2010 for the strip and 166 for a torn fence and trees, seeking 8150 in all. AT Richey et al appealed for an injunction to stop the city from cutting through the land and creating a new river channel. district judge has not acted.
W B Jerome of New York Central, based in Chicago, praised a 310000 municipal ad budget in San Antonio. He urged spending 100000 more on ads, calling the city the best southwest winter resort and predicting heavy tourist travel with Katy and Frisco rail services boosting arrivals.
An old advertising claim touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism remedy. It guarantees instant relief from rheumatic pain stiffness and swelling by rubbing the oil into joints and muscles. The text asserts millions cured over the last fifty years and promotes a small trial bottle from any drugstore for conditions including sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains.
Dr. T. T. Jackson testifies in the Fifty-seventh District Court that a person can influence illness by will and mental focus. He says symptoms of epilepsy could be induced under certain conditions and that the plaintiff’s condition may be superinduced, not caused by the alleged injury.
The MC announces a three day December 1 2 3 membership campaign to renew expiring cards and attract new members. Last year about 700 joined as the program expanded. N H King leads the effort with circulated letters to current and prospective members. The committee meets each Monday night and includes King Matone Clarke Boudreaux Hamilton Carter and Tinke.
A vivid scene in Saloniki shows a polyglot harbor with ships from Romania Belgium Dutch Russia Weyptian and others entering under guard to Greece. Greek, British French troops mingle in streets as patrols march and civilians witness a kaleidoscope of uniforms and flags amid looming war.
Police authorities say Policeman McMurray struck a soldier after the soldier directed abusive remarks at the officer. The officer, in line of duty, had ordered the crowd back as the Liberty Bell was viewed. the soldier was among spectators near Oak Street and not on crowd-control duty.
William Booth, a prominent Order of Railway Conductors member, reported a 40 year old diamond necklace missing after a Liberty Bell Day incident at a train station. He offered a $100 reward and appealed to Sheriff John W. Tobin for help in recovering the $600 jewel said to be in his possession when he was jostled during relatives' arrival.
The San Antonio postoffice prepares for the Christmas mail rush with a large stock of mail sacks twine and wrapping paper. More than 10 000 parcels have been stamped with Perishable and Hand in With Care instructions as staff urge the public to send presents early and wrap packages correctly for efficient service.
Medicine advocates claim internal cleansing via a daily morning glass of hot water with limestone phosphate. Proper use allegedly flushes stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, improving digestion, breath, complexion, and general health, with visible results for daily drinkers.
An about 85 year old man was arrested on East Commercial Street after refusing to disclose his age to Policeman Bacon. The arrest followed a questioned conduct with a horse and cart and the bond procedure, with officers pressing for age details before booking. Chief Lancaster intervened to waive the age requirement, but the prisoner still declined to sign his bond.
John L. Richter and about eighteen others were arrested by traffic officers on charges of violating traffic laws. A $2 fine was imposed with sentence suspended. Defendants faced a range of violations including speeding reckless driving failing to heed signals and improper turns at Dewey and Belknap Place.
Police warn that four young men operate a bank theft scheme in Soulinyest. The gang uses a wire hook to grab cash during robberies, stealing thousands of dollars and prompting a police and bank alert.
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