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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
11
Defense offers corroborating testimony from a prisoner for the negroes of the 24th Infantry on trial at Fort Sam Houston for participation in the Houston riot in August. The first corroborating testimony was presented on Tuesday morning as questioning focused on the character of prisoners and the extent of corroboration.
Doctors advise Calotabs as a rapid purging remedy for colds and grippe. The ad claims one tab on tasting tongue with water awakens a cleansing effect, with no salts and minimal dietary interference, promising purification and refreshment by morning. Calotabs are sold in sealed packages for five cents, with guaranteed satisfaction and refund of price.
Sergeant Parilla testifies eight years in service and recounts Captain James ordering men lined up for a company check on the night of the Houston rink. Private Burns reportedly told Parilla he wished to note his presence in 1 company street, with Burns later identified as 1 company. Cross examination probes timing, tent conditions, and whether women were present, while Burns’ fellow Private Burns of 1 company testifies meeting Burns around 9:30 p.m. Variations in time cited include 9:30 and 8:25 p.m. as the night’s timeline.
A rough transcript-like passage describes a witness detailing after meeting Private Buen he went with an ambulance to free ambulances from mud near the company street. It covers conversations with Penate Burns and the attempt to stop Sergeant Henry from leaving camp. Corporal Cuillon faces potential charges as new under investigation. Major Snow testifies on character, giving varied assessments of several defendants including Brown Why Moore Baltimore Utumphries Gibbons Green Johnson Wardlow Lasley and others with mostly Very Good to Excellent ratings.
James AL Philipa a resident of 607 Burnett Street Galveston was killed when struck by an automobile while walking home near 7 West Thea Avenue. The body was taken to Green Memorial for autopsy and burial arrangements via Gary. He leaves a widow and several children including J C Phillins Mollv T ips Dotson and Wills Phil and Toney hil ig, plus a daughter Mx leh Hardin. The tragedy follows a car accident investigation with hospital reports and local notices.
Fragmented OCR notes describe catarrh symptoms and various mock remedies. The text lists effects like tasting changes and sniffles, mentions alrenathie and qsiney ti Gos tarehal, and references tonics, dations, and kin names, all in a garbled historical patient guidance tone.
An advertisement promotes La Creole hair dye promising to restore or darken gray hair. It guarantees full coverage, claims healthier scalp, and dandruff reduction, asserting a long lasting even dark shade. Sold at drug stores for $1.20 by W Veet Drug Co.
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