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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
3
The airship L-1 and L-II disasters claim 16 German lives as rescuers salvage remains. The L-1 patrol failed after a midair explosion, killing officers and civilians. two crew survived briefly but were fatally injured. The pilot was a civilian, while most aboard were navy officers.
Berlin reports three army flying corps officers were killed in aeroplane accidents. Captain Haeseler and Lieutenant Koch died when their planes failed near Breslau and on a later crash near Dresden. Lieutenant Von Freyberg and Sergeant Marte survived initial rescues but Haeseler perished after the fuel exploded.
Advertises spectacles and eye glasses priced at one dollar and 50 cents a pair. Claims suitable for readers needing eye strengthening but not for those with optical defects.
Readable ad notes 30x40 inch crib blankets in plaid and woven patterns with baby animals, suitable for crib or carriage. Includes sizes from 2 to 12 years, finished with tucks and hemstitching, offered at 39 cents with mentions of a Saturday sale.
Listing notes unbleached Domet flannel yard at 5c and 12%c for 16c quality. Describes fleeced on both sides heavy fabric, 26 inch or 28 inch width with checks and stripes. Suitable for pajamas and night robes with fast color.
A local suit seeks to enjoin a bond sale claiming illegality and disputing a 1.99 percent bankers’ commission plus $3000 to Dillon, Thompson & Clay. Mayor Brown notes delay and cites city charter prohibitions while awaiting court action and possible impact on financing.
A city official asserts confidence that the municipal stance will hold up in court, stating the matter has strong backing and will be sustained when the question is reviewed by the judiciary.
A. G. Knoebel and L. A. Coulter spoke to the Y M C A directors and committees at a dinner in the local building. Coulter traced the 25 year evolution from religious focus to a broad program aiding social and physical development of young men. Knoebel urged emphasis on personal work and committee roles before leaving to visit other Texas associations. Philippine gold production rose from 189,953 in 1911 to 570,212 in 1912 and is expected to rise further this year.
Governor B. W. Hooper signed key prohibition enforcement bills in Nashville. The laws ban liquor shipments county to county and interstate shipments over a gallon for personal use, effective immediately. A nuisance abatement bill targeting saloons gambling and disorderly houses becomes effective March 1.
Lockhart Texas October 17 County Judge J T Ellis this week appointed J M Cowley to fill the unexpired term of T L in precinct No 3 as county commissioner.
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