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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1916

Page

2

Wilson Claims New York Will Go Democratic

Former President warns Congress must be aligned with party pledges and critics accuse Republicans of aiding invisible government. He cites New York voters defeating a new constitution and urges unity for a future league of nations while defending America’s readiness to act.

Jority Congress United States Congress Republican Party New York United States Europe Mexico America

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

A patent medicine pitch touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the product digests food in minutes, keeps the stomach regulated, and costs only cents for a large case at drug stores. Millions reportedly rely on it to enjoy meals again.

Roosevelt in Dicker Over 1920 Nomination

Progressive vice presidential candidate John M. Parker accused Roosevelt and Perkins of joining a pretend party to seek the Republican nomination in 1920. Parker spoke at the Biltmore after pledging support for Wilson and challenging Roosevelt to address alleged misstatements. About 200 greeted Parker.

New York Wilson Roosevelt Perkins Dicker John M. Parker Parker Hughes Windward Delmonico’s Connecticut Massachusetts Illinois Indiana George W. Perkins Mr. Parker Biltmore

City to bill landowners for weed and brush abatement

Health department tests enforce an ordinance forcing owners to pay for city work on nuisance vegetation. Two defendants were ordered to pay 87.87 and 112.04 after failing to cut weeds. one settled before trial, the other faced the larger total including city and court costs. A proposed amendment would place future costs as a lien on vacant property after proper notice and advertisement.

City Health Department Health Department Herring

Road Bonds Approved by Texas Official

The attorney general's department approved a $36,000 bond issue for Anderson County Road District No. 1. The bonds carry 6 percent interest and will mature serially.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Anderson County

El Paso Opens Eleventh International Soil Products Exposition

More than 5000 attend the El Paso soil products exposition opening as Banda de Los Supremos Poderos leads music by order of Venustiano Carranza. Thousands of soldiers and crowds from Pecos and the region boost the event with elaborate displays and a festive Patio opening.

EL Paso Tex Mexico Banda de Los Supremos Poderos Senor Alfredo Pacheco Venustiano Carr Juarez Pecos Texas Arizona New Mexico Exposition Grounds Ela Canada United States International Irrigation Congress Richard F. Burgess

Episcopal Canon on Marriage Unchanged

In St Louis the House of Deputies deferred a canon on remarriage after divorce after heated debate. Vote totals show a split by order, with clericals and lay members分. Speakers included Stetson and Mellish. opponents argued the canon conflicts with indissoluble marriage as defined by church law.

ST. Louis House of Deputies House Francis L. Stetson New York Dean Bacon and Gamble South Carolina Saunders Massachusetts West Texas J. W. Sykes J. Howard Mellish Long Island

Shriners Women Plan October Shrine Visitors Entertainment

A Shriners event in San Antonio October 20 features elaborate plans to entertain visiting Shriners and their wives from across the state. Mrs. Frank Newton chairs a women’s committee coordinating hotel breakfast, receptions, tours, a Shrine parade view, a formal reception and dance, and a buffet supper with hostesses from Alzafar Temple.

San Antonio Frank Newton New Temple Gunter Hotel Alzafar Temple Jack Jones Oklahoma City Imperial Potentate United States Mesdames R. L. Ball Fly T. N. Smith Nat M. Washer Arthur Storms Walton In

Anglo French Answer Rejected Mail Demand

The note details that authorities must forward mail promptly and by fastest route, even on the same ship if found. It cites promises of compensation for injuries from censorship and reveals a July memorandum clarifying what counts as postal correspondence. US Secretary Lansing declines comment. Congress expected to authorize reprisals against nations seizing US mail.

Great Britain France United States State Department Holland Scandinavian Countries Lansing Lansing Seclinen Wilson Congress

Woman Injured When Struck By Speeding Car

Mrs. Mary O Sullivan of 3419 South Presa was seriously hurt in a Saturday afternoon collision. She suffered a fractured right arm multiple ribs and scalp wounds after being struck while crossing in front of her home by a five passenger automobile traveling at high speed. The driver fled south along the street. Police recovered a car owner’s indicator card but could not catch the vehicle. Dr. Bowen attended Mrs. O Sullivan.

Mary O'Sullivan South Presa Street

Doughty Returns From Marshall Fair Opening

Professor W F Doughty state superintendent of public instruction returned from Marshall where he opened the Harrison county fair. He said opening day of the fair was largely attended.

Doughty Marshall Austin Tex W. F. Doughty State Superintendent of Public Instruction Harrison County

Nine hundred Bay Way workers join Bayonne strike in N J

Bayonne reports 900 Bay Way Oil Company employees in Elizabeth unionize the strike. Eight arrests occur while distribution of anti riot leaflets leads to release by Recorder Caine. No shots fired in Constable Hook district. Police reinforce as funeral for Sophie Torack looms. Pacific Coast Borax Works raises pay to avert walkout. Standard Oil plants stay closed with no compromise. George Hennessy invites idle workers back Monday except 900 paraffine plant workers who started the strike and reign of terror. A mass meeting is set for Monday to decide on returning to work.

Bayonne N. J Bay Way Oil Company Standard Oil Elizabeth Caine Constable Hook Sophie Torack Mr. Hennessy

French Take Over Pieraeus Port Control

Dispatches from Athens report French forces have assumed control of Pieraeus the seaport of Athens in the Greek capital.

Pieraeus London Athens

Ten Acre Garlic Patch Planted Near Corpus Christi

Ten acres of garlic planted just south of Corpus Christi mark Nueces county's crop diversification plan for the year.

Corpus Christi Tex Nueces County

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