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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1917

Page

4

Hubert seeks new hearing in Hubert murder case

In Austin Texas on October 26 a post conviction rehearing was filed in the Court of Criminal Appeals for Harvey Hubert of Travis county. Hubert was sentenced to death by the Travis County Criminal District Court for the murder of Randolph Clark, an Austin white youth, with the killing occurring last November. The appeal action follows. A separate political notice announces Andres Coy’s candidacy for Commissioner of Taxation ahead of the upcoming special election, dated October 30, soliciting voter support.

Hubert Austin Tex Botton Fordon Andres Coy

Food economy and more ships needed says Hoover

Washington Oct 24 Food Administrator Hoover warns that only boosting production in the United States and Canada can feed the Allies from the continent and keep ships at home. He stresses increased hog and wheat output to meet world demand and to counter submarine losses, urging continued exports only as needed to sustain allied war effort.

Washington, D. C Moover United States Canada Ferther Atlantic Hoosier Mr. Hoover

Social clubs barred from liquor sales in dry Texas counties

Col John L Peeples of Austin warns that counties voting dry outlaw any liquor dispensing to members by clubs both bona fide and auxiliary. He cites Dallas and McLennan County cases and says clubs must abandon liquor in favor of soft drinks, ending practices like the locker system in dry areas.

Austin Tex Texas John L. Peeles Association of Texas Clubs Dallas Porter Waco McLennan County Veeler

Highway bond elections in six Texas counties set for December

Six Texas counties Guadalupe Gonzales Fayette Colorado Austin and Port Bend will hold bond elections on December 8 to fund a 230 mile hard surfaced highway from San Antonio to Houston. Government and state engineers estimate 4 million dollars needed for a bituminous road, with central route officials noting good condition in parts near Bexar and Harris counties. Charters filed include Tahoka Cemetery Association and Texas Hand Grader Company while various dissolutions and new incorporations appear in brief state notices.

Funal San Antonio Houston Alans Wast Maday State Highsway Commission Central Route Organization Mabry Bexar Coi Highway League Guadalupe Gonzales Fayette Colorado Austin Port Bend Thhough Bexar County Hurrig County

Idaho Woman Made Well in Aberdeen Idaho

Abbreviated testimonial from Mia Percy Prestidge of Aberdeen praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from lasting pains and weakness. The letter highlights prior illness, improved health after three bottles, and urges other women to seek advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts with confidential replies.

Aberdeen Waho Lydia E. Pinkham Wooman Lydia B. Pinkham Mia Percy Prestidge Idaho Lydia Vn Pinkham Lydia Lynn Pinkham Memtician Co Mass Atric

Is Your Wife to Blame for the Size of the Bills

A noted argument on the rising cost of living blaming wasteful spending and urging housewives and merchants to partner in cutting costs through efficient delivery. The piece criticizes old horse delivery and advocates motor delivery as the profit driver through speed, turnover, and better service.

Colunie Service

Baker Urges Moral Life for Soldiers in War Camps

Secretary Baker warns that without a protective network around camps to guide soldiers, the nation risks lowering its moral standard. He urges safeguards to keep troops from drifting into harmful behaviors, stressing the need for wholesome camps and responsible conduct as the war continues. He emphasizes that a morally fit army reflects the country’s ideals and safeguards communities nationwide.

Boston Mass Baker War Department Tes City Univa Thig Secreary Baker Thors

New Gold and Silver Tee Shipment Arrives at Alamo Plaza

A notice from 209 Alamo Plaza announces a fresh shipment of gold and silver tees with fur and velvet trimmings. The message mentions Miss Kana and Paihenius and urges customers to view the new stock as the city’s needs surround them with a grand, inviting display.

Ats Miss Kana Paihenius Alamo Plaza

Tax Bond Deposit Update for Texas Liquor Tax Payers

Texas wartime treasury notes outline changes to liquor tax payments under the Revenue Act. Taxpayers may deposit Liberty Bonds equal to taxes due or arrange guarantees with a Modern Reserve System bank.

Atibtin Tex Ss. Walter Internal Revenue Texas Fecasury Department Mberty Bonda

San Antonio Club at A and M College organizes members

Oct by San Antonio Club of Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas survey lists officers including president Grienenbeck and treasurer Sehubaudary among about 40 names. The document records member names, positions, and affiliations in a formal club roster at College Station.

College Station Tex San Antonio The Agriculural and Mechanical College of Texas Pi. Grienenbeck Pl. Starnes A. Vance Del Mein J. Bo Wall CC. Todd Winorleh Soxater Mactin Meyer J. BF Jen TW. Longing Es Stites Exlwirds B. Kinsley W. I. Brashard

No Ban on German Composers in War Time Program

New York October 26 report states that despite wartime hostility, German classical composers Beethoven Bach and others will be featured in a military or public program, signaling a cultural exchange amid conflict. The note reflects ongoing music performances continuing despite the war milieu.

New York Stytes Germany Beethoven Bach

New York Musical Societies Plan Upcoming Season

Local orchestras and ensembles in New York announce plans for the coming season. The Pail harmonie and Symphony Societies are among groups preparing concert programs, rehearsals, and guest artists to attract audiences across the city.

Atchestras of New York Pailharmonie and Symphony Socistias

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