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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
7
Austin court heard a motion today requesting a change of venue in the Carl L. Druesedow case, the former Harris County tax collector charged with misapplication of public funds, as the Criminal District Court proceedings continued.
East Liverpool Ohio Oct 30 1916 Charles E Hughes argues the $2 billion export rise last year came from Europe's war demand and urges tariff protection for American industries. He cites Federal Trade Commission chair Hurley criticizing postwar European industrial progress and warns against relying on markets free of protection. Columbus rally planned with Hughes to headline and campaign organizers to meet him in Indianapolis afterward.
In Waco Texas on October 30 two more jurors were secured bringing the total to five for the murder trial of R. R. Watson in the case of John Patterson. Twenty three veniremen had been questioned with two challenges and nineteen excused for cause. The defense asked to exclude all jurors or venire from the room but the motion was denied by Judge R. I. Munroe and jurors were ordered brought into court.
The Harlandale Baths now operate under new management with polite attendants. An advertisement notes a trial price of one dollar, inviting patrons to visit, and directs readers to see Tuesday or Wednesday Light for further details.
A man reported to police that Mexicans he refused to employ tried to set fire to hay he was unloading at Frank Street and Seguin Road for the government. They allegedly threw lighted matches as twenty five tons of hay were staged, but no suspects were found.
A columnist argues that daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, preventing indigestible waste buildup. The routine, praised as a harmless health measure, supposedly improves digestion and reduces nervousness headaches and fatigue.
In corporation court morning session Officers Banks Eason and Subira took part in arrests. Three neck and neck races on the avenue ended with arrests and fines of 10 dollars each. The Riverside Shooting Gallery at 103 E. Houston St. is listed for hunting licenses. A frame building valued at 250 dollars behind J Redler’s home at 1506 Wyoming Street burned after 2 am Sunday, contents largely saved, blaze cause undetermined. Dr R L Hays to resume practice Nov 10 with Dr S E Hays in Gibbs Building offices. Lanier Hotel move to 460 St Marys St noted. Hallowe’en Dance at W C Hall admission 25c. Richey Auto Livery, Crockett and New advertised.
Fire destroyed the Main building of the Texas School of Mines in El Paso on Sunday. Dean H. Worrell estimated the loss at 60,000 dollars, including laboratory equipment and a large number of valuable ore samples.
Specimens Private Roy BE Teel of the Eighth United States Cavalry, aiding firefighters, fell from a burning building and fractured his hip. A dollar wisely spent will bring big returns. Every Thursday will be Dollar Day.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a time honored remedy to cleanse kidneys and bladder, relieve congested feeling, and expel toxins. It cites government chemist approval and direct import from Holland, urging readers to buy at their druggist with refunds if dissatisfied.
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