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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
2
President Wilson arrives in Chicago aboard the special train for a twelve hour itinerary. He speaks in three speeches and meets leaders, pausing due to crowds along routes through Ohio and Indiana. He greets well wishers from the automobile, with unscheduled stops delaying the schedule.
President Wilson greeted crowds at Goshen Ligonier and Bendsville Indiana before traveling through Ohio toward Chicago. He spoke little, thanked supporters, and shook hands at half a dozen brief stops despite a finger injury.
President Wilson was greeted by cheering crowds in ten New York cities and towns during brief stops on his campaign train from Syracuse toward Chicago. He avoided extended speeches and thanked spectators. In Albany he deflected praise by saying he leaves himself to the jury and in Oneida a man hailed Lincoln, which he declined to echo.
A health advertisement touts Gold Medal Finaliem Oil Capsules as a remedy for fatigue and various ailments caused by overwork. It promises renewed strength with three capsules daily, claiming effectiveness for uric acid, kidney, bladder, stomach problems and related weariness, with a money-back guarantee and prices of 2c, 50c, and $1.00.
A severely injured finger failed to stop President Wilson from greeting supporters in Albany. Dr Grayson applied first aid while Wilson, using his left hand, continued to shake hands amid the crowd. A bystander commented on the vivid red blood as the scene concluded.
President Wilson greeted by a large crowd in South Bend as a band played and a speaker welcomed him from a temporary stand. He smiled and waved, noting campaign issues are now well defined and he cannot deliver campaign speeches. He thanked supporters for their cordial receptions.
John M Parker vice presidential nominee of the Progressive party spoke to Progressives in Farnell Hall. He warned that electing a Republican president would restore the old guard Wall Street and relegated Progressives. He urged re election of Wilson, credited Progressives with much legislation, criticized Roosevelt and Senator Lodge for sectionalism.
A parade of guests and registrants is listed: J F Haughton of Aransas Pass, Capt F M Jones of the U S Army, Mrs Adele W Smith of Houston, A J Epple of Waco, Jack Jones, Charles Derr, O G Bantley, and G A Paul of Oklahoma City at the Gunter. Others include Asa S Agar of San Benito and T J Holbrook of Galveston at the Menger, Charlies H Fischer of New York City at the Gunter, B V Christie and H Segura of Houston at the St Anthony, Jim P Dowell of McKinney at the Gunter, James Otey of Houston at the St Anthony, Ed A Carroll of Athens Texas at the Menger, W H O Banion of Lockhart at the Gunter, D L Wilson of Cameron at the St Anthony, Royal Smith of Dallas at the Gunter, and Lt Col F P Reynolds of the A army at the Menger. Stoves and fireplace fixtures advertised by Sam Speir Hardware Co.
Gus Dumke age fifty died in a San Antonio hospital after living eighteen years in the city. He was a native of Germany and a member of the San Antonio Krieger Verein, survived by a sister in Germany, with arrangements pending at Riebe Undertaking Company. Dan L Scott died early Thursday in Fisher County, Texas at age twenty nine. A San Antonio native except for four years away, he left the city about a year and a half ago and is survived by his parents, two brothers and a sister. Interment was in Fisher County at 2 30 p.m. Thursday.
Classified ad listing Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co automobile equipment and Universal Percolators from Sam Speir Hardware Co. An Ady announcement notes a Senator will speak at Woodmen Hall Friday night at ? o clock. Also promotes Wicks for Perfection Oil Heaters.
Theodore Roosevelt, campaigning for Charles E. Hughes, assailed President Wilson’s handling of Mexico and foreign affairs, charging three years of no protection for Americans abroad. He cited the Lusitania and Arabic cases and urged stronger U.S. protection of citizens, criticizing Wilson’s promise versus performance and likening his stance to a dish rag rather than a big stick.
In Saginaw and Bay City Charles E Hughes spoke to packed halls, assailing Underwood tariff and Adameron law. He defended peace through strength, arguing a vote for him is not a war vote but a stand for permanent peace and national dignity. He cited Mexico as an example of administration missteps and meddling.
Alan L. Benson, Socialist presidential candidate, telegraphs Charles E. Hughes asking why Hughes will not criticise President Wilson for signing a wartime draft bill. Benson argues the draft powers exceed those of the king of England over Australia and questions Hughes' silence as approval. Benson had previously urged Wilson to publish his reasons for signing the act from Portland, Oregon.
In London on Oct 19 the House of Commons rejected John Redmond's motion to discuss Irish government as the war continues. The amendment by John F. D. Rawlinson was adopted 303 to 106, with Lloyd-George and Duke defending government policy and Asquith urging restraint and possible future reforms while Redmond pressed for swift home rule and Irish army considerations.
Medical reserve officers ordered to Fort Sam Houston are LIEUT PETER M KEATING HOMER P LEWIS and others. Resignations accepted include CAPTAIN SAMUEL M'KAMISH MAJOR MILTON J. DANIELS FIRST LIEUTENANTS JOHN M'CONNELL OLAM G PAINTER and more. The Twenty third Infantry assigns and telegraph coordination with Southern Department noted.
A sales pitch extols Gets-It as the world's best corn remedy, describing its liquid application and quick drying action. It promises relief without limp or discomfort and notes availability in San Antonio and endorsements by local firms. The product is offered at 25 cents per bottle, with mailing options from Chicago.
Chicago bakers warn bread prices may surge after a 10 cent per bushel wheat rise in two days and a 75 cent barrel flour increase. flour costs hit 9.50 dollars per barrel, a 20 year high, with an embargo on exports urged to prevent a wheat famine before spring.
El Paso Texas October 19 Attorneys for W B Sands the Texas ranger indicted in the Bierne death case received word that the court of criminal appeals granted Sands bail set at ten thousand dollars to be provided Sands involvement stems from Bierne a sergeant in the Twenty third U S infantry who was shot while entering a saloon to restore order after soldiers caused trouble He had nearly thirty years of service and was highly respected by officers and men General Bell ordered a divisional camp named after him an honor for an enlisted man considered unparalleled in army history
Bordens Milk Company announced a one cent per quart increase for all milk grades in New York. Distributors paying higher prices to dairymen after the strike settlement. Beginning tomorrow grade A milk will cost 12 cents per quart.
A caustic tone sales pitch touts Cascarets as the gentlest liver and bowel cleanser. It claims relief from bilious symptoms, headache, constipation, and bad breath for men, women, children, and even feverish kids, promising quick waking fitness.
In homes with children a bottle of Sloan's Liniment is a necessity. A single application eases bruises sprains and pain, making crying children smile again. Also relieves aching muscles rheumatism lumbago stiff neck backache chilblains. Available at drug stores in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
A society figure with gray hair reportedly brightens her look by applying Q-Ban shampoo to scalp two or three times weekly. The ad claims restoration of color glands and a gradual change to a darker, lustrous, healthier head of hair with no harm or cost.
An article extols actresses for beauty routines and recommends a homemade shampoo using canthrax dissolved in hot water. It claims this prepares a quick, inexpensive wash that cleanses dandruff oil and dirt, speeds drying, enhances color, and stimulates a healthier scalp for hair growth.
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