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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1916

Page

2

Roosevelt Aims to Restore Order in Mexico

In East Las Vegas on Oct 24 Theodore Roosevelt urged voting for Charles Evans Hughes and called for restoring order in Mexico by reestablishing proper governance. He condemned Wilson policy, criticized Baker, and said he would mobilize citizens of Mexican origin if needed. He spoke in Albuquerque later that day amid a parade.

Las Vegas N. M Theodore Roosevelt Wilson Charles Evans Hughes United States Mexico Cuba Roosevelt Pershing Villa Carranza New Mexico Baker Albuquerque Washington

How to Prevent Acid Stomach and Food Fermentation

A physician notes most stomach issues stem from excess acid and fermentation rather than intrinsic illness. Neutralize acid and curb fermentation by drinking warm or cold water after meals and taking one to two teaspoons of magnesia, the most effective antacid he has found. Ask the druggist for magnesia for acid conditions.

Cabinet critique sharpens attack on president and ally

A political thesis declares that anyone promoting such doctrines is unfit for the cabinet and that the president who kept them is unfit to lead the United States, framing a broad condemnation of leadership and policy.

United States

Inaugural Ball Planned for Governor Ferguson Second Term

Governor and Mrs. James E. Ferguson will be honored with an inaugural ball in January at the Texas House of Representatives. A Austin citizens committee led by Col. J L Peeler discussed plans and expects thousands of invitations and a large crowd similar to two years ago.

Austin Tex James E. Ferguson House of Representatives Committee of J. L. Peeler

RELIGION FOR JAPAN Missionaries face Japan question in board convention

The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions opens its 107th annual convention in Toledo Ohio. Helton Pedley and M D Dun ning discuss whether Christian or atheistic ideals should govern Japan. Dr Clarence Ussher and Robert Stapleton will speak on conditions under the Russian flag and in Turkey.

Toledo Japan American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Helton Pedley M. D. Dunning Doshisha Kyoto United States Clarence Ussher Van Turkey Robert Stapleton

Baker to Speak at Washington and Lee Day

Secretary of War Baker will address Washington and Lee Day at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Kentucky on January 19 1917. He is an alumnus of the university.

Baker Lexington Washington and Lee University

Veteran Minister H. W. Hughes Dies in Dallas

Rev. H. W. Hughes aged 89 longtime Texas Methodist minister known as Uncle Buck died at his Dallas home this afternoon. He arrived in Dallas county fifty years ago and was famed among friends for his long service and community presence.

Dallas Tex H. W. Hughes Texas Uncle Buck Dallas County

Swamp-Root Stops Serious Backache

An advertisement for Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root claims relief for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It touts physician use in private practice and suggests purchasing 50c or 1.00 bottles or sending 10c for a sample from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY, noting mention of San Antonio Daily Light.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y San Antonio Daily Light

Grey's Peace Speech Calls For Neutral League Backing

Viscount Grey outlines a neutral stance and backing for a world peace league in response to President Wilson's call. He argues Allies must secure permanent peace, insist on Belgian neutrality, and deter future wars with a united, force-backed plan. Neutrals should unite to prevent a repeat of 1914.

London Viscount Grey The Daily News Daily Mail Wilson League of Peace America Pacific Germany Europe Russia Petrogradam Belgium England France Italy Rible Gross Thal Hughes

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money

A printed slip urges readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co. Chicago with name and address to receive free trials of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The notice is signed by A. M. Fischer.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley A. M. Fischer Ist

Local Corporate Filings and Dissolutions In Texas

In Austin on October 24 a list shows new incorporators and capitals for Gaston Lumber Company El Paso 35000 Green River Oil Company Wichita Falls dissolutions Crownover and Company Los Angles Country Club LaGrange and Dwire Auto Company Houston 1000.

Green River Oil Company Wichita Falls Crownover Country Club of LaGrange

Auto plunges into Chicago river killing four

Police and citizens hunt the Chicago river for victims after an automobile with six aboard plunged into the river near the Twelfth street bridge. Hugo Warner survived but two Klausners, Sylvan Kusel, and Warner's body were recovered. dredging crews worked to raise the sunken car as harbor authorities opened an investigation into the crash.

Chicago Hugo Warner Jennie Klausner Lillian Klausner Sylvan Kusel Twelfth Street Warner Harbor Master's Department

Episcopals Propose Immigration Aid Department

A memorial from the Diocese of Washington urges the formation of a church department within the Protestant Episcopal Church to aid immigrant families with both spiritual and physical needs. The proposal, on the House of Deputies calendar in St. Louis, anticipates a postwar rise in arrivals and cites growing challenges for newcomers in a new land.

ST. Louis Department of Immigration United States Protestant Episcopal Church Washington D. C House of Deputies

Seek murder solution near Santa Monica ranch

Police guard the Barret ranch where Mrs. Irene Barret and her son Raymond Wright were thought killed. An unknown man tried to burn the barn containing hay, but deputy Otto Benninger fired on him as he fled. Investigations point to an accomplice for Benton Barret and expect to recover the victims from the hay.

Santa Monica Cal Barret Ranch Irene Barret Raymond Wright Otto Benninger Los Angeles Benton Barret

Armor Piercing .30 Caliber Bullet Demonstrated at Sandy Hook

Army officers report tests at Sandy Hook prove a .30 caliber armor piercing bullet fired from the Springfield rifle can pierce a steel plate of three quarters of an inch at fifty yards and penetrate a behind target. The steel tipped round is said to perforate through ten to twenty men in a row and could threaten armored cars and troops in cover. One officer notes potential use against tanks as seen in the Somme.

New York Army Sandy Hook Proving Grounds Somme

Dutch liner Nickerie Seized By German Torpedo Boats

The Dutch West Indian liner Nickerie was taken into Zeebrugge by German torpedo boats on Sunday while homeward bound. German forces removed the chief cook, an Italian of military age who had signed on in New York, then allowed the ship to continue.

the Hague Lonedon Nickerie Zeebrugge Cook New York

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W. & G. Shoe CO E. Houston St J. R Mrs. Ferguson Commercial State Bank & Guaranty Fund Bank Gunter Hotel Bldg Skinner Geo B. Taliaferro Jos. Rosenfield Jack W. Neal Wm. V Jot Gunter Z. D. Bouner Chas. Baumberger Grey Peace League Czar Hague Hague Tribunal Prises Austin, Tex Book of Common Prayer House of Bishops South Dakota Colorado Episcopals Conservatism State National Bank
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