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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1916

Page

2

Four Runs Fire Department Responds Sunday Crews

Fire department ran four calls Sunday with two from false alarms. A frame dwelling at 503 Barrera street burned badly at 8 25 p m owned by Mrs Pauline Jenner and occupied by Leon Robinson with no one home. Estimated damage 200 dollars with 300 dollar structure and 150 dollar contents. A kerosene stove fire at 923 Blanco road caused 250 dollars damage to servant quarters. false alarms injured other calls on South Cherry street and South Palmetto avenue Delmar street with youths at the alarm box prior to the blasts.

Barrera Street Pauline Jenner Leon Robinson Jay E. Adams Blanco Road South Cherry Street Palmetto Avenue Delmar Street

Withdrawal of American Troops From Mexico Debate

General Funston said only War Department can decide on withdrawing Pershing’s expeditionary force from Chihuahua. He also indicated state troops on the border would be reduced only if the War Department directs, with recent reductions already moving five regiments home. The fate of Chihuahua City and Villa’s status influence future border security plans.

War Department Indiana Llano Grande Chihuahua City Villa Carranza Trevino Chihuahua Mexico Atlantic City General Pershing Army Pershing Funston

Tanlac credited with curing long standing stomach trouble

Albert G. Meldin of San Antonio testifies that Tanlac cured years of indigestion headaches nervousness and fatigue. He says stomach distress gas vomiting and dizziness vanished after a few days and he can now eat freely and sleep soundly. Dr Bell praises Tanlac as a restoring tonic. Sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co and BE. J. H. Meter.

Tanlac Albert G. Meldin San Antonio Paso Hondo Street Tanlae Mr. Melden Meldin W. K. Bell Wagner Drug Co BE. J. H. Meter

Two Hurt In Collision In West Commerce Street Block

A Sunday morning crash in the 2900 block of West Commerce Street injured two people and damaged an automobile and two delivery wagons. J W Sears of Austin Texas and William Alberts were taken to P S Hospital with slight injuries. Alberts was charged with careless operation of an automobile.

West Commerce Street J. W. Sears Austin Tex William Alberts Alberts Brown Antone Rutland Dorson Versteft Rutland Versteft Edgewood Central Meat Market Frank Cones

Missouri and Kansas hotel men study San Antonio appeal

T B Baker manager of the St Anthony Hotel says hotel operators from Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma are alarmed by San Antonio rising as a resort and are asking about Alamo City methods after returning from the M K O Hotel Men's Association convention in Kansas City where he spoke and participated in activities.

Missouri Kansas Oklahoma San Antonio Alamo City T. B. Baker St Anthony Kansas City M. K. O. Hotel Men's Association Baker

Prolific Candidate Field for 35th Legislature in Texas

In Austin on November 27, a flood of candidates for 35th Legislature roles appears. Secretary of the Senate and House chief clerk receive about six applicants each, with endorsements from influential friends. Most posts pay $50 per day, a generous rate for the time.

Austin Tex Senate House

Lady Godiva Ad Aims at Gunter Hotel

Ady notes a theatrical or promotional line inviting readers to visit or attend an event linked to Lady Godiva at the Gunter Hotel. The fragment suggests a promotional placement and a public venue.

Lady Godiva Gunter Hotel Ady

San Antonio links eyed as winter golf Mecca

Galveston News urges making San Antonio a municipal golf draw for tourists and locals. It notes winter golfers seek warm locales, cites San Antonio already benefiting from tourist traffic, and envisions the city becoming a national center for the sport with its scenic municipal links and potential tournaments.

Brackenridge Golf San Antonio Galveston Daily News Galveston

Medina toll road plans move toward groundbreaking

San Antonio business leaders meet at Groos National Bank to finalize financing for a hard surface toll road from San Antonio to Medina Lake. About 38 000 of 41 000 dollars needed has been subscribed. work could begin soon and toll road operation is expected within 90 days, linking Medina Lake to the city and boosting tourism and local business.

Medina Dam San Antonio Groos National Bank Franz C. Groos Medina Tolls Road Association T. B. Baker Baker Hotel Company Medina Medina Lake

Benson Denies Trade Rumor In Houston Deal

President Harry J. Benson of the San Antonio club rejects a Fort Worth report that Harry Stewart and other Bronchos would be traded to Houston for Dode Criss and Pat Newnan. The item claimed Newnan would join as Bronchos manager while Seitz would take over in Houston.

Pure Bank Harry J. Benson San Antonio Baseball Club Fort Worth Harry Stewart Houston Dode Criss Pat Newnan Newnan Seitz

Policemen Propose City Aeroplane Police Squad

Three motorcycle officers led by Tony Subira urge the city to form an aeroplane unit after a Sunday flight at Stinson School of Flying. Edward Stinson invited them to join his flights, taking each officer to about 1000 feet with him.

Tony Subira J. Cusack J. Caperton City Commission Stinson

Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Warns Against Calomel

An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It warns calomel can cause sickness, bone necrosis, and loss of work, claiming Liver Tone is 50 cents, safe for adults and children, and will detoxify by morning.

Dodson

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