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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1916
Page
12
Detectives note a pattern of bicycle disappearances across downtown streets in the past month with daily reports of stolen wheels. They suspect parts are moved to other cities for resale and say most thefts occur where bikes are left on crowded thoroughfares.
The county plans to retop Wilson street from the Austin road junction to New Braunfels avenue after army trucks damaged the surface. Commissioner Klaus will seek Fort Sam Houston aid to set up guards on intersecting highways and keep vehicles off during repairs. Also reported is the theft of a dozen Rhode Island hens from T. Casares at 1525 Lamar Street, noticed Sunday morning.
A touring motorist in Ireland encounters a donkey cart driver and shares sympathy after a brief, weary exchange. The scene, attributed to Puck, presents a humorous moment on fashion and misfortune.
Mrs M F Lambert of Refugio and Mr and Mrs J D Cage of Bishop are stopping at the Gunter. James Day of Cuero and Lewis Clarke Jr of New Orleans register at the St Anthony. A Saunders of Dallas and Mr and Mrs P D Ferguson of Los Angeles guests at the Menger. Mrs P Evans of Brownsville and Rabbi Moses Witchings of Cincinnati registered at St Anthony. A V Lewis of Fort Worth stopping at the Gunter. Seseel of Chicago and J L Howell of Fort Worth registered. S Parker of Houston stopping at.
Three newborn elk at the municipal zoo became a major attraction at Brackenridge Park on Sunday. A fight between two bull elk toppled a fence post, scattering a crowd of soldiers and spectators before Keeper Fetzer and staff restored order and returned the animals to their pens.
A Mexican laborer reports his wife was held hostage for a $6 debt by a local resident near the I. and G. N. depot. Detectives Green and Harris resolved the case within an hour and the wife was returned to the husband. The incident may be referred to federal authorities for further action.
In a brief readable fragment, Sapleigh remarks on simplicity while Miss Keen notes Mr. Sapleigh's self-satisfaction, signaling a teasing exchange between two named figures. The lines hint at a social interaction without broader context or action.
War Department plans a nationwide house to house campaign to recruit 100000 regulars annually, establishing recruiting agencies in every county seat with postmaster aid. Tables show county targets. cavalry favored, infantry and artillery urged. Enlistees may be furloughed into the reserve after one year with approval.
Local column notes Ree Dance at Salado Shoots Club scheduled for Sunday Oct. 16. Details include event timing and venue prospects for members and attendees in San Antonio.
Reports describe a 3 am attack on a Black man named Hammond near the Victoria city market house. He says the assailant was Mexican and the motive unknown. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
A man’s clothing yielded a recovered item from a prior theft, with a valuable watch chain and gold pin also recovered from F. M. Coleman of 123 Kennedy Avenue. The prisoner faces county transfer Monday. A separate notice warns a Negro congregation over noise complaints at Cactus and Iowa streets, with police warning of drastic action if issues persist. Harold E. Steere, Y M C A official, arrives from Pharr to serve in the Big Bend district.
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