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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1916

Page

2

Gov Ferguson 70 Speaks Wednesday at Democratic Rally

Governor James E. Ferguson will speak at Beethoven Hall in San Antonio on Wednesday at a Democratic rally. He will tour army post improvements, meet officers, and may attend a luncheon as guest of honor. Judge Claude V. Birkhead will preside, with Ferguson endorsing the Democratic ticket.

James E. Ferguson San Antonio Beethoven Hall Army Post Claude V. Birkhead Ferguson Yecond George B James R. Davis Eer Bart Otto Wahrmund Samoa Chamber of Commerce

Arrested as prowlers in burglary roundup

Two men and a woman are detained by police on suspicion of professional rooming house prowling as Captain Caruthers leads the investigation. A Mexican suspect faces theft charges tied to recent burglaries.

J. T. Summers Avenue C J. W. Frazier River Avenue M. Sheffy West Commerce Street A. Montana Garza Street Colonial Hotel East Commerce Street F. J. Rabel M. Scharf Garden Street Screemer Mr. Scharf Captain Caruthers

City bound Southern Pacific agents visit San Antonio on tour

City ticket agents from two Southern Pacific divisions head to San Antonio this Friday and Saturday for an educational tour of resort cities. The New Orleans group includes Louisiana and Texas agents and plans a Pacific Coast itinerary, while the San Francisco delegation will tour the Eastern and Central States.

Southern Pacific Railroad San Antonio New Orleans San Francisco Southern Pacific Railroad Company Alamo City Louisiana Texas Pacific Coast

Antitrust ruling blocks San Antonio grocery merger plan

Texas attorney general’s office ruled that a proposed plan by San Antonio merchants to purchase supplies and advertise through a single agency would violate state anti trust laws. It warned such a common agency merges independent buying and advertising, creating a monopoly harmful to the public.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department Texas San Antonio J. B. Lewright Sweeton

Independent movement in San Antonio retail sector

Secretary Adolf Grasso of the San Antonio Retail Merchants' Association said on Monday that a reported plan for retailers to club together to purchase goods and place advertising is not connected with the association. He indicated the movement is being organized independently.

Adolf Grasso San Antonio Retail Merchants’ Association Retail Merchants’ Association Independ

Unclear Memo on San Antonio Brokers and Merchants

A fragment reports brokers arriving in San Antonio from_shfouton. The Retail Merchants' Association discussed the matter but no action was taken. Several merchants were reportedly solicited to join a proposed combination and some agreed, while other details remain unknown.

Ent San Antonio Shfouston Retail Merchants’ Association

US urged to build wartime munition plants postwar

The article reports on lessons from European conflicts urging the United States to keep munition plants operating after the war. General Crozier cites San Antonio Arsenal history, calls for permanent warehouses, and suggests a $50,000 machine and repair shop. Brigadier General Henry A Greene argues universal military service is essential for national safety.

Europe San Antonio Arsenal Crozier Greene Henry A. Greene Twelfth Provisional Division United States Jordan General Crozier Alleghany Mountains East Seacoast Fort Sam Houston

Vexing Campaign Notes and Crozier Visit Highlight Local Scene

A heated campaign exchange in Bexar County features Judge Davis challenged to a debate, with supporters citing tax and railroad issues, hospital contracts, and salary questions. Separately, General Crozier tours the San Antonio arsenal, urging expanded facilities, western plant location, and improved railroad access as preparations ramp up.

Bexar County Davis Democratic Campaign Committee Judge Davis Davia Culebra San Antonio Aransas Pass Maine Texas Alamo

Americans Report Submarine Sinkings Off Cape Clear

News reports from Consul Frost in Queenstown describe two American ships attacked by a German submarine on October 25 and 28. One vessel, the Haitians Figher Rowanmore, was shelled after abandoning ship, with seven Americans aboard among others.

Cape Clear State Department Consul Frost Queenstown Crook Haven Rowanmore Baltimore

Fifty Horsemen Aboard At Newport News

Fifty Americans signed on as horsemen aboard the British steamship Marina at Newport News. All were white and listed homes across the United States. Cable reports from London said the vessel sailed from Glasgow for Newport News on October 25 in ballast.

Newport News Marina London United States Glasgow

Boerne Bowlers Triumph Over Comfort Turners

Boerne Turn Verein bowlers won three straight tenpin games against the Comfort Turners on Boerne alleys Sunday. The series follows Comfort’s earlier win in Comfort and a rubber match planned to be bowled in two weeks on Emerson alleys in San Antonio. Ed Berschwaile of Comfort participated.

Boerne Tex Boerne Turn Verein Comfort Turners Comfort Emerson San Antonio Berschwaile

Calles to Mexico City on U S Permit

EL PASO Texas October 30 General P Elias Calles of Sonora and his staff passed through here en route to Mexico City for a conference with Carranza officials The party will re enter Mexico at Eagle Pass traveling under a permit issued by the United States government It is believed Calles will not return to Sonora

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