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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1916

Page

5

Sunday School Worker Dies in England

George Shipway statistical secretary of the World's Sunday School Association died at his Birmingham home in England. He was a leading Sunday school worker in Europe and his death was reported to H. J. Heinz, chairman of the association in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburg Navy George Shipway The World's Sunday School Association Birmingham England H. J. Heinz Europe

Thanksgiving Observed With City Wide Closings in San Antonio

San Antonio schedules a full day of observances with banks and businesses closed. Religious services range from a 9:30 AM solemn high mass at the cathedral to multiple church services including St Mark’s and St Johns Episcopal churches and Westminster Wednesday night pre service. The Seventh Illinois infantry will attend, and Bishop Shaw will preside with a large Catholic procession and choir.

San Antonio John W. Shaw Travis Park St. Mark's Episcopal Church St. John’s Episcopal Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Westminster Presbyterian Church Fort Sam Houston First Wisconsin Infantry United States Europe Mexico Maine California Wisconsin Rio Grande Father Geéhan Cassidy Gilbert Shaw Father O'Hearn Illinois Father Rosa St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father J. H. Quinn St. Mary's Father Quinn W. T. Capers Episcopal Diocese Garden King William Streets Camp Wilson First Wisconsin Infantry William Koch All Company K Paul Lutoszawski Gustav Stears

Tanlac credited with restoring health in San Antonio

F E Leslie an expert welder residing at 220 Garden street reports gaining five pounds after using Tanlac. He suffered dengue fever for months, with aches, cough, and poor appetite, but says one bottle improved his condition, appetite, and energy, and he feels like a new man. Tanlac is sold at Wagner Drug Co. and E. J. H. Meier in San Antonio.

F. E. Leslie Garden Street Tanlac Leslie Wagner's San Antonio Wagner Drug Co E. J. H. Meier

Thanksgiving Services Set Across San Antonio Churches

Multiple groups schedule services for Thanksgiving with events at St. John's Episcopal Church Cherry and Burnett streets and at Travis Park Methodist Church. Rev R Y Barber leads at St. John's while Rev Dr Rabe replaces ill Rev Felix R Hill at Travis Park. A Travis Park quartet to sing as part of a large Methodist gathering and Presbyterians plan a union service at Madison Square Church.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Cherry and Burnett Streets R. Y. Barber Union Methodist Churches of San Antonio Travis Park Methodist Church Rabe Felix R. Hill Travis Park Madison Square Presbyterian Church

Fort Sam Houston Soldiers Offer Deluxe Thanksgiving Menus

Officers announce abundant Thanksgiving fare for Fort Sam Houston troops with company mess funds enabling luxury items. Company D Nineteenth Infantry features a special menu with Alamo imagery including oyster soup celery olives roast turkey gibby gravy cranberry sauce oyster dressing candied sweet potatoes creamed peas creamed corn mashed potatoes mince pie lemon pie vanilla ice cream cakes fruit nuts coffee and cigars.

Fort Sam Houston Company D Nineteenth Infantry The Alamo

Dinner for Prisoners Adds Thanksgiving Delicacies

City prisoners and hospital patients will receive Thanksgiving meals with extra delicacies. Eva McIntosh holds the contract to feed prisoners at a rate of 12 1/2 cents per meal, and turkey with dressing will be served to patients able to eat. Commissioner Lambert directed the hospital steward to arrange a day suitable feast.

Ralph Garza Bexar County Garza D. Berrey John W. Tobin Beverly T. Young Southwestern Insane Asylum City Hospital Eva McIntosh Lambert

Kaiser Prays at Bier for Francis Joseph

A Berlin telegram reports the German emperor arrived in Vienna forenoon yesterday then departed in the evening due to a cold. He declined an official funeral reception, bid farewell as supreme allied leader, and prayed at the bier of Francis Joseph, laying a wreath and asking for no official honors.

Amsterdam London Berlin Vienna Francis Joseph

Bulgarian King and Crown Prince Attend Francis Joseph Funeral

The Bulgarian king and crown prince arrived in Vienna for Emperor Francis Josephs funeral. In Washington a Pontifical high mass for the late emperor was celebrated by Cardinal Gibbons and attended by President Wilson, Secretary Bryan, Baron Zwiedinek, Count von Bernstorff, and members of Austro-Hungarian and German diplomatic staffs.

Vienna London Bulgaria Francis Joseph Washington, D. C Cardinal Gibbons Wilson Lans Baron Zwiedinek Austria-Hungary Count von Bernstorff

Opposition to Premier Tisza in Coronation Controversy

Budapest reports the Hungarian opposition aims to block Premier Tisza from assisting the Hungarian cardinal at Emperor Charles coronation. They protest because Count Tisza is a Protestant, the Cologne Gazette says.

Tisza Amsterdam Navy London Budapest Cologne Charles Count Tisza

Sick Rate Among Border Troops Rises Slightly

Washington reports the weekly sick rate for border troops at 2.50 percent for the week ended November 25 with four deaths, up from 2.46 percent. Regular troops show 2.53 percent illness with two deaths, down from 3.01 percent the prior week. An advertisement notes "Tady Godiva" at the Gunter Hotel.

Washington, D. C War Department

German asks for details on Marina sinking to aid inquiry

ASKS ABOUT MARINA BERLIN Nov 29 The German foreign office has asked the American embassy for further details about the place and circumstances of the sinking of the British steamer Marina. The information in the American note of inquiry is said to be insufficient for investigation.

Berlin London Foreign Office

Colonel McCalmont Injured in Texas Incident

Colonel John A. McCalmont, assistant adjutant general, was injured in an incident near Austin Texas on November 29 as details emerge. Official sources say he sustained injuries but provide few specifics on cause or condition.

McCalmont Austin Tex John A. McCalmont

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief

Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, safe remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in five minutes, digestion restoration, and freedom from gas belching and upset stomach. A fifty cent case is urged from any drug store.

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