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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1916

Page

2

British Seizes Mail from Neutral Dutch Steamer Arakan

Washington reports that the Dutch steamer Arakan carrying mail from Borneo to Manila was halted by a British warship on August 30 and all mail taken. No official explanation from the State Department. inquiry likely. British censorship in the Far East discussed amid rumors Manila hosts a German-Indian junta planning India revolution.

Washington D. C Borneo Manila State Department Great Britain Far East Regg Pacific India

Red Cross Chief Murray Begins San Antonio Border Tour

Major General Arthur Murray retired head of the American Red Cross arrives in San Antonio to inspect border troops and stations with Gen Funston guiding tours of Camp Wilson. He aims to identify further Red Cross aid for comfort of border duty personnel.

Arthur Murray American Red Cross Society San Antonio Murray Funston Camp Wilson American Red Cross Western Department San Francisco Congress

Episcopals Urge New Peace Idea Across Hemisphere

The Protestant Episcopal general convention in St. Louis hears a commission led by Rev. Henry Lubek urge a mutual western hemisphere agreement like the US Canada armament pact. They note 100 years of border unfortified ties and seek broader pan American cooperation toward lasting world peace. Detroit chosen as Peete city venue for next convention.

ST. Louis United States Canada House of Deputies Protestant Episcopal General Convention Henry Lubeck New York House Great Lakes Woman's Auxiliary Missouri Botanical Gardens House of Bishops Detroit Peete

Seek Wheat Embargo Promoted By Chicago Bakers

Organized bakers in Chicago plan a wheat and flour embargo to curb rising prices. The Chicago Master Bakers Association will appeal to congressmen Monday to urge action, while a Women’s Organization committee meets with U S district officers to protest high costs affecting housewives.

Chicago Ill Woman'sation of Congress United States Raen Housewives of

Heads Virginia Alumni Reunion Forms in San Antonio

The University of Virginia Alumni Association of San Antonio reorganized at a Travis Club meeting noon Saturday. Attendees included Judge R. B. Minor and others. officers elected were Minor president Hardy secretary and Groos treasurer. About forty alumni in the city. A full members meeting eyed for late November or early December with Virginia troop alumni as guests.

University of Virginia Alumni Association of San Antonio Travis Club R. B. Minor J. Brooks Ed Dwyer Peyton W. B. Tuttle Gunter Hardy Ed Finck KR. B. Minor Ferdinand Groos Virginia

Yale Honors Day Marks 200th Anniversary Celebration

Yale and New Haven observed the 200th anniversary of moving Yale College from Saybrook to New Haven. More than 7000 people participated in a pageant staged at the Yale Bowl, with 60 000 capacity, costing about 60000 dollars. President Arthur T Hadley delivered the sermon at Battell Chapel and Willison Walker gave the historical address.

New Haven Conn Yale Colege Saybrook University Yale East Battel Chapel Arthur T. Hadley Willison Walker

Villa Is Hostile to Americans in El Paso

A Mexican former Villa prisoner, now in El Paso, says Villa plans to kill anyone aiding Americans and mocks American shoes with cow hide sandals. Juarez train passengers report bandits stopping a Mexico City run, disarming guards and robbing riders.

EL Paso Tex Villa Cusihuirachie Mexico City Juarez Jiminez

Wireless relay test to broadcast Wilson message

A statement from Robert T. St James in Great Barrington Mass says a message from President Wilson will be relayed by amateur wireless operators to the nation at 11 p m eastern time on October 27 as a demonstration of amateur station efficiency. He will alert participating stations at noon today and again at the same hour tomorrow.

Great Barrington Mass Wilson Robert T. St James

Austin High Wins Capital City Eleven 32 to 0

Austin High dominated the annual matchup at home against San Antonio High, winning 32 to 0. The hosts led 25 points in the first half with strong offense and interference as San Antonio struggled to sustain plays. The game listed lineups and officials from Missouri and Texas. Joe J. Nix resigns as Nueces Hotel manager to take charge of Hotel Lanier in San Antonio.

Capital City Eleven Austin Tex San Antonio High School Austin High Capital City Alamo City San Antonio CiiaRar Seeeese Penn Dites Eaes Wort Langworthy Ha Eahaine Covesse Goodrich Hendrix Joe J. Nix Corpus Christi Nueces Hotel Hotel Lanier

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Eleven Years

Mrs. Chas. Rietz of Allen Mills Pa. reports eleven years of relief using Foley's Honey and Tar, a non opiate cough medicine suitable for children and adults. It soothes hoarseness and bronchial coughs and aids sleep while easing irritated membranes. A. M. Fischer.

Chas. Rietz Allen Mills Foley A. M. Fischer

Better Protection for Fish Is Urged

After a coast investigation by Game and Fish Commissioner W. W. Wood and Deputy H. T. Bailey five law changes are urged to aid fisheries and oystering. Recommendations include stricter inspections, shrimp net size rules, redfish weight limits, and funding for oyster bed propagation.

Austin Tex Game and Fish W. W. Wood H. T. Bailey Department Wood

Society women buy black cats at North Side Beach Hotel

Chicago residents report Miss Lillian McMann of New Orleans and Miss Pauline Williams of Nashville will lead the Black Cat Club dance at the North Side Beach Hotel tonight. If the event falters, they won t be blamed.

Lincoln Park Zoo Tocassio Miss McMann Miss Williams Locassio Chicago Black Cat Club North Side Beach Hotel Lillian McMann New Orleans Pauline Williams Nashville

WANTS NOTES CANCELED IN RAILWAY FINANCING SUIT

A. J. Bell, receiver for the Boston and Texas Corporation, filed a suit in the Seventy third District Court seeking to cancel notes used to finance debt for extending the Artesian Belt railway from Christine to Crowther or require defendants to advance the money. The case cites $120,000 borrowed with a $40,000 bonus on notes totaling $170,000.

Boston and Texas Corporation Christine Crowther Seventythird District Court A. J. Bell

Senator Mor ris Sheppard to attend Bee county fair

Mor ris Sheppard United States senator has accepted invitations to attend and speak at the Bee county fair in Beeville on November 10 the last day designated Woodmen Day. The event draws about 1000 Bee county Woodmen and hundreds from Southwest Texas with fair dates November 8 9 and 10. Treating and cooking stoves are among exhibits.

Beeville Tex Morris Sheppard United States Bee County Sheppard Fair Management Texas

City Detectives Make Two Import ant Arrests

City detectives Priday Long and Carver arrested two suspects Friday afternoon clearing up a Beckett home robbery on South Alamo Street and a separate East Commerce Street rooming house theft from Mike Monroe. One suspect led authorities to $185 secreted money while both will be sent to county authorities on felony charges. Elien Cerley of Chillicothe died in Beeville Texas at her sister’s home after a three month illness.

Long Carver R. C. Beckett South Alamo Street Ber 4 Mike Monroe East Commerce Street Beckett Monroe Cerley BeeviLle Tex Misa Elien Cerley Chillicothe Joe Anderson

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