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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1916

Page

7

Hughes Attacks Wilson Policies in New York Tour

Charles E. Hughes campaigned through New York with three speeches in a day and a night meeting at Ogdensburg. He criticized President Wilson's war preps and the anti dumping provision, warning America is not ready for European competition and recounting export increases and policy implications. An elderly man attempted to board Hughes' private car with a musket but was restrained by detectives.

Rochester N. Y Charles E. Hughes New York Ogdensburg Hughes Ohio Wilson Cincinnati America Mr. Hughes United States Europe Geneva

Tulane Defeats Mississippi College 13 to 3 After On-Field Fight

A brawl involving players and over a hundred spectators broke out during the Tulane vs Mississippi College game in Jackson Mississippi. The fight erupted early in the fourth quarter after a tackle and the game was ended with Tulane credited a 13 to 3 victory.

Jackson Miss Tulane

Old Man Thought to Plan Gift of Weapon to Nominee

It was believed the elderly man intended to present the weapon to the nominee, signaling a provocative gesture linked to the political process.

Women Hughes campaign train harassed in Kansas City riot

In Kansas City on Friday, women campaigners with a protective crowd faced a hostile reception as hecklers clashed with security. Cars bearing Wilson and Democratic banners were attacked or impeded, with one driver threatened and a plainclothes officer armed during departure from Union Station.

Kansas City Hughes Wilson Union Station

Austin Wins 6-0 Over San Marcos In Football Clash

In Austin Texas, Austin high defeated San Marcos high 6 to 0 in a fast game Friday. Austin scored the only touchdown and both teams used forward passes effectively. Notable players included Saunders and Coers for San Marcos and Smith and Johnson for Austin with Henderson and Giesen leading the line for Austin.

SAN Marcos Tex San Marcos High School Austin High School Austin Saunders Coers Smith Johnson Austin High San Marcos High Henderson Giese

Georgetown Beats Austin College in Key Victory

In Georgetown Texas Southwestern University defeated Austin College Sherman 20 to 7 on Friday. Knickerbocker starred for Southwestern scoring 18 of the 20 points in the contest, one of the season’s best games seen here.

Georgetown Austin College Tex Southwestern University of Georgetown Austin College of Sherman Knickerbocker of Southwestern Bloomington Ind Matson Collier Kansas State Agricultural College Indiana University Crimson Collier

Hendrix College defeats Arkansas College 7 to 0 at Conway

In Conway Arkansas Hendrix College shutout Arkansas College 7 nil with a strong early drive and persistent defense. Hendrix took control scoring once in the first quarter and held the visitor scoreless for the remainder of the game.

Conway, Ark Hendrix College Arkansas College

Minnesota A Most Promising Eleven

Football experts expect Minnesota to win the 1917 Big Nine title as the Gophers face Iowa. Wisconsin hosts Chicago in Madison as Stagg refines shifts after a recent loss. Illinois meets Purdue while Michigan, Indiana, Northwestern, and Drake also play in intersectional matchups of national interest.

Chicago University of Minnesota Gophers State University of Iowa Minnesota Iowa Hawkeyes Badgers Illinois Ohio State Purdue Boilermakers Zuppke Illini Michigan Hoosiers Northwestern Drake Evanston

Texas teams face interconference clashes across the nation

Missouri aims to rebound at Norman after past defeats while Drake visits Northwestern at Evanston. Haskell travels to Dallas, and Kansas and Missouri meet in Lawrence in a key conference game. Other matches include Washington versus Missouri School of Mines, Nebraska versus Nebraska Wesleyan, Texas at Baylor in Austin, and Missouri State Normal against Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater.

Kansas City Southwest Missouri Norman Okla Oklahoma Drake Northwestern Evanston Haskell Indians Dallas Texas Texas A M. University of Kansas Kansas Aggies Lawrence Missouri Valley Washington Missouri School of Mines Rolla St. Louis Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan Lincoln Baylor Austin Missouri State Normal Oklahoma Aggies Stillwater Henry Kendall Pittsburg Kansas Tulsa

Sooners Ready for Missouri Tilt in Oklahoma Stadium

Norman reports an almost new Oklahoma lineup for today's clash with Missouri while illness keeps several regulars out including Douglas under quarantine. Missouri lists its players in fine condition as forecasts point to a fast open game to slow the Tigers.

Norman Okla Oklahoma University of Missouri Tigers Sooners Texas Missouri Douglas

Charters Issued in Texas Locales

Char tered Elliott-Garrett Company of El Paso with 10000 capital stock for merchandising by F J Garrett Carl Reeves and George D Elliott Also A C Morgan Lumber Company of Groom with 10000 capital stock by J J Petty J J Hill and Mrs Mary Elizabeth Morgan Amendments include Hein & Sons Houston becoming Hercules Printing and Book Company and Toepperwein Mayfield San Antonio becoming Fraser Harrison Company Aledo State Bank of Aledo files dissolution certificate

Austin Tex Elliott-Garrett Company, Limited el Paso Capital F. J. Garrett Carl Reeves George D. Elliott A. C. Morgan Lumber Company Groom Carson County J. J. Petty J. J. Hill Mary Elizabeth Morgan Hein & Sons Company of Houston Hercules Printing and Book Company Toepperwein-Mayfield Company of San Antonio Fraser-Harrison Company Aledo State Bank of Aledo

Varied Sports News From Across the Nation

A roundup reports Eddie Plank seeking a transfer to an eastern club to align with Gettysburg business interests. Indiana University unveils strong track and baseball prospects including Matson Collier and Edward Ridley as captain. football coach Yost praises Sparks as a sharp quarterback. Racing, boxing, and league headquarters rumors also appear, with Chicago and Louisville courting moves and new coaching staff additions.

Western Union Plans South American Expansion Journey

The Western Union Telegraph Company announced plans to enter South America on a large scale. An engineering expedition will depart next month to map explorations, with cooperation from the Department of State and the American International Corporation if boards approve. Havana cable to Buenos Aires may continue as part of the plans.

Western Union South America New York Western Union Telegraph Company Department of State American International Corporation Havana Buenos Aires

Academy and Peacock Play Scoreless Tie at League Park

A scoreless tie formed when Peacock and San Antonio Academy failed to reach a touchdown. Both sides showed end runs and passing, with captains Radley and Robiette for Academy and Culp and Bledsoe for Peacock delivering notable performances. Officials included McCullough as referee and Bro. James as umpire.

League Park Peacock San Antonio Academy Hank Radley Robinette Academy Culp Bledsoe Peacock U. S. A. Academy Ferguson Davidson Shelby Lindsey Tom Weathersby Gladney Taylor Eee Appleton

Harvard Meets Cornell in East Football Showdown

East football fans await a decisive Saturday as Harvard faces Cornell in Cambridge with both sides aiming to assert supremacy. Yale hosts Washington and Jefferson in New Haven while Army meets Villa Nova at West Point and Navy plays Georgia at Annapolis.

New York Harvard Cornell Cambridge Princeton Dartmouth University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburg Yale Washington and Jefferson New Haven Army Villa Nova West Point Navy University of Georgia Annapolis Columbia Williams Brown Rutgers Providence Colgate Springfield Y. M. C. A Springfield Amherst Wesleyan Middletown Pennsylvania State Gettysburg State College

Southern Teams Enter Heaviest Schedule Of Season

Southern football enters its toughest slate with six championship caliber games on Saturday. Georgia Navy clash at Annapolis draws broad Southern interest after Georgia beat Virginia last Saturday. Key matchups include Vanderbilt vs Virginia in Nashville Louisiana State vs Sewanee in New Orleans and Georgia Tech vs Washington and Lee in Atlanta.

Atlanta Georgia Navy Annapolis South Georgia Virginia Nashville Louisiana State Sewanee New Orleans Georgia Tech Washington and Lee Vanderbilt Auburn Mississippi Birmingham Alabama Tuscaloosa

No. 5 Beats No. 3 In Friday Basketball Clash

No. 5 defeated No. 3 by 20 to 13 as Henry Schneider led the winners with three field goals. Gus Krueger and Fritz Steiner added two each with Krueger also drawing three fouls. Gilbert Wendland starred for the losers with three fields and three fouls, followed by Taylor and Huber with one each.

Number 5 Number 3 Henry Schneider Gus Krueger Fritz Steiner Krueger Gilbert Wendland Taylor Huber

Y Team Workout Signals Strong New Lineup Expected

The Y M C A basketball squad held a Friday night workout with the largest turnout ever. Key players left city like Willard Warren and Arthur Simon, while J F Kline from Indianapolis joined practice. Current candidates include Edgar Tobin Elmer Armstrong Charles Causey Charles Hutchison Chester Slimp Henry Lutz William Myers and J M Hall, with Slimp Hutchison and Causey former captains leading the effort.

Willard Warren Arthur Simon J. F. Kline Indianapolis Edgar Tobin Elmer Armstrong Charlies Causey Charles Hutchison Chester Slimp Henry Lutz William Myers J. M. Hall Charles Causey

Baths Reopened at Famous Harlandale Baths

The finest of baths in Hot Sulphur Water are now obtainable at the Famous Harlandale Baths. Take South Flores or Harlandale street car.

Harlandale Baths South Flores Harlandale

McNeills Team Triumphs In YMCA Noonday Volleyball

A. G. McNeill leads his squad to defeat Joe Lipscomb's group in a best of three series 11-5 7-11 11-2. Lipscomb fielded a new player while Emil Mueller, Frank Trotter, and Ralph Kilgore fueled a late rally. McNeill's lineup included McNeill capt., McGee, Ball, Wine, Fuller. Lipscomb's lineup featured Mueller, Trotter, Cadwallader, Fredkin, Burkhalter, Kilgore.

A. G. Mc Neill Joe Lipscomb McNeill Lipscomb Emil Mueller Frank Trotter Ralph Kilgore A. G. McNeill F. McGee John Ball Russell B. Wine J. W. Fuller Ralph Cadwallader Joe Fredkin F. E. Burkhalter

Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Ad Promises Quality

An advertisement invites discerning patrons to visit the Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths promising top service for the most fastidious customers.

Harlandale

Rice Owls Tie Texas Christian In 7 7 Football Game

In Fort Worth on Friday Rice Owls battled Texas Christian University to a 7 7 tie. TCUs Edens to Nelson produced a TD and goal, while Rice’s Vance scored in the third period and Ed Brown kicked the extra, with Edens leaving the game in the third.

Fort Worth Tex Texas Christian University Rice Owls Edens Nelson Stangl Vance Ed Brown Christians

Hand Car Hits an Auto in Loling Texas

Hand car crosses Southern Pacific tracks and strikes an automobile in Loling Texas. No injuries are reported as officials investigate the unusual crossing incident.

Loling Tex Southern Pacific

Two Women Injured as Car Struck by Rail Hand Car

On East Main street yesterday afternoon a car carrying Misses Goldye and Minnie Walcowich overturned after being struck by a railroad hand car. Goldye suffered a severely sprained knee and other injuries leaving her bedridden. Minnie escaped with minor bruises.

East Main Street Misses Goldye Minnie Walcowich Miss Goldye

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