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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1916
Page
3
Speech from the Chicago Republican convention critics party alliances and campaign obfuscation. The speaker warns independents about liberal policies versus opposition plans, denounces Wall Street co operation, and stresses justice humanity and liberty as core American ideals guiding the 1916 election.
The U-53 submarine arrived, then stayed three hours before leaving. Admiral Knight reported its captain said Wilhelmshaven origin 17 days prior. Ambassador Spring-Rice pressed for warship status and was told it would be accorded. Officials noted uncertainty over assurances about trans Atlantic liners.
President Wilson was informed that the German submarine U-53 arrived at Newport but refused to comment. German ambassador Count von Bernstorff, who carried official mail from Berlin, is due to meet the president on Monday.
Superintendent Miller of the Indian school near Greenville acting as agent for the United States government has purchased seventy five acres of land for the use of the students of the institution. A model farm and experiment station will be established with instruction in agriculture in connection with the regular school work.
At Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic a batch of parcels and letters arrived, ending ten years without mail. A whaler owner will carry mails to South Georgia, then sailing vessels will deliver to the islands. Edinburgh Settlement hosts about 100 residents, including two Germans on Inaccessible. The islands boast 7000 foot volcanic peaks and claim notable health.
Forest service operations use lookouts with plane tables and alidades to locate fires. Watch stations report smoke size and position by telephone, enabling supervisors to triangulate fire location on maps using intersecting lines.
Winter clothing and tent stoves are being supplied to National Guard troops ordered back from the border to their home states. Supplies include 15 000 overcoats and woolen garments, issued as requisitions arrive while officials investigate border clothing needs and prepare for possible northward deployments. The Eighth Illinois Infantry and Troop A Wisconsin Cavalry departed Camp Wilson for home. Virginia batteries joined a provisional regiment replacing First Field Artillery. The Third District of Columbia Infantry is due in San Antonio to relieve the Illinois unit.
The Cologne Volkszeitung cites a Swiss dispatch claiming the pope plans peace proposals if Western front fighting can't break the German line. A high church dignitary says the Holy Father awaits Franco British offensive results and expects aid from Spain, Wilson, and others to stop the slaughter.
The theater manager frets over possible season closure as his star's illness keeps her from eating. A clerk notes the star’s dinner order by phone, revealing her delicate condition and the restaurant meal list.
Formal notice states Miss Olwen Lloyd George daughter of a British statesman will wed Captain T G Carey Evans in due course. Carey Evans serves in the Indian service and earned the Military Cross at Gallipoli before serving in Mesopotamia.
Dr. W B Collins president of the State Board of Health leaves for San Angelo and Albuquerque to attend the National Association for the Prevention and Study of Tuberculosis meeting October 12 13 Eight states are represented including Arizona Colorado New Mexico Texas California Nevada Oklahoma and Utah The August death toll from tuberculosis is about ten percent of all deaths discussion will cover Carlsbad Sanitarium matters while in San Angelo
Captain Oysterman recalls pairing with his former mate Charlie Bungstarter to train seals for pearl diving in the Gulf of California. Over two years they mined oysters, fed the seals, and kept only large pearls, eventually earning about 4 million dollars. They split prize money and planned investments in real estate, including the Woolworth building.
A Baltimore American tale recalls Sir Herbert Tree guiding a boastful youth through stage blocking. The manager asks him to step back, then farther back, then finally says that if he steps too far he will be completely off stage. The quip ends with Tree’s quiet correction.
The very high character of these garments gives them individuality that stamps them as being much higher priced. There are at least one hundred and fifty different models with various weaves and colors and two toned effects. Women s misses and outsizes available.
Early bought coats offered at 22.50, under favorable labor conditions and unsaid market, inviting comparison with a 30 coat in San Antonio. Made of Saltz Plush, forty inch length with medium flare bottoms and large tan Sealette collars for a handsome look.
A suit our buyer studied in the New York market is offered as an exceptional value at 16.89 this week. The coat is satin lined with shields and a large collar edged with Hudson Seal and Beaver, available in black navy green and brown.
Describes full length wool Cheviot coats with ripple styles. Large collars double as pockets, Hudson Seal buttons as trim. Available colors include green navy and black.
A retailer highlights serge suits in black and navy priced at 22.50, with claims of value up to 30. The coats feature fur-trimmed collars, button detailing, and satin lining, promising quality and rarity to attract customers.
Shoppers compare these Georgette crepe dresses favorably with $35 values. Skirts edged with Marin beau, in white navy and black. Beautiful fall models offered at $30.00.
Advertises Serge dresses at 22.50 versus 25 value with a saving of 2.50. Highlights include French serge and charmeuse fabrics, self and embroidery trimming, and options with broadcloth collars and cuffs. Emphasizes The W. & M. garments as the better value.
An exceptional lot of new all wool serge dresses in sought after fall colors offered at 8.95. Workmanship is absolute, styles are perfect, this price undercuts the regular 10.00 value in San Antonio.
Underpriced regular 20.00 dresses now 16.89. Examine the materials and styles and you will deem them better than many 25.00 garments. Available in sought colors with lace trims and various collars.
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