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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1916

Page

10

Adler the Assassin of Austrian Premier Held for Trial

Vienna reports Dr. Friedrich Adler, aged 37, the assailant of Premier Count Karl Stuerkh, is in police custody awaiting trial. A morose, independent former socialist editor with heart disease, he severed ties with the party over wartime policy and published Der Kampf. He has two children, an invalid wife, and a brother in an asylum.

Karl Stuergkh Vienna Empire Dr. Adler Marx Adler Switzerland Austria Das Volk der Kampf Count Stuergkh Nat

Mrs Melton Praises Vinci Tonic For Tired Mothers In Jackson

Mrs J N Melton of Jackson Mississippi writes of renewed health and energy after using Vinci, claiming it has no superior as a tonic for worn out housekeepers. The testimonial lists multiple Texas and Mississippi druggists distributing Vinci and promotes its availability in leading Texas towns.

Jackson Vinci J. N. Melton

Colonel L. Rogers slated for brigadier general rise

Colonel Harry L. Rogers chief quartermaster of the Southern Department is to be promoted to brigadier general to fill the vacancy caused by Brigadier General Carroll A. Devol who retires October 31. Rogers has driven troop mobilization, motorized logistics, and the expansion of Camp Wilson supply terminals in San Antonio, earning wide praise for efficiency.

Harry L. Rogers Southern Department Washington Carrol A. Devol Devol Canal Zone Quartermaster Corps Rogers Villa Mexico San Antonio Camp Wilson Board of Army Funston Fort Sam Houston

Cases Thrown Out Over Auto Headlight Law

Twelve cases charging automobile owners with operating machines with glaring headlights were dismissed by Police Judge Lowther Monday morning. Officers Banks Eason and Cusack made the arrests Sunday night on River avenue. The judge said owners should have time to comply before fines, citing lack of clear instructions and awaiting police decisions on acceptable remedies. A Monday conference with Mayor Brown Commissioner Uhr and police officials will announce how to comply with the new regulation.

Lowther Banks Eason and Cusack River Avenue Judge Lowther Brown Uhr

Stacker Lee Sinking Likely Total Loss Near Memphis

The steamer Stacker Lee, sunk in the Mississippi River a few miles above Memphis early Sunday, is expected to be a total loss according to Lee Line officials.

Stacker Lee Memphis Tenn Mississippi River Lee Line

Recaptured Tam Man From City Prison Farm Detachment

A city prisoner who escaped from the chain gang at Brackenridge park was recaptured Sunday afternoon by Officers Burrows and Bennett on the West Side. The inmate, serving 100 days for vagrancy, was brought back after the escape prompted by the manhunt conducted around the park and surrounding streets.

Brackenridge Park Burrows Bennett

Dressmaking School Reopens and Local Notices

Applicants must submit photographs taken within two years and pasted in the admission card spaces sent after filing. Information available from local civil service secretary F W Huffmeyer at the post office. Also notices for Newton & Newton lawyers Kampman Building phone Tr.108. The Dressmaking School to reopen Nov 6 at 604 Garden St. Dr Malone Duggan has returned and resumed practice. State National Bank Bldg. Furnished Rooms and boarding ads. Dramatic recital tonight at Gunter Hotel ballroom featuring Israel Zangwill's The Melting Pot with Lena Budd Powers and others. admission free.

Civil Service F. W. Huffmeyer Malone Duggan State National Bank Bldg Gunter Hotel Israel Zangwill Lena Budd Powers Mme. Petitclerc Violet Tennant

Deserter Captured After Escape From Army Life

St Joseph Missouri youth 22 disillusioned with army life deserts at Eagle Pass Texas, rides cotton car to San Antonio, arrested by sheriff next day. He admits discarding uniform, wearing civilian clothing stained with cotton lint, and says he does not want to return but feels obliged.Captain confirms his tale.

Ben Fisk St. Joseph, Mo Eagle Pass San Antonio Sheriff's Department Pany James Galbraith St. Joe

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