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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1918

Page

4

Silk Shawls Stolen From Chicago Clothing Store

A thief entered the Chicago Clothing Store on West Commerce Street at 8 oclock Wednesday morning and stole three silk shawls valued at 50 dollars. The proprietor reported the loss to Central Police Headquarters after finishing his sweeping and could not identify the thief. Two stolen cars were recovered, including a Ford touring car owned by J. H. Blake. other details were not clarified.

Chicago ALL West Commerce Treet Central Police J. H. Blake

Theot hera? Police seize vehicle on North Walters Street

A vehicle owned by Walter St is taken by police on North Walters Street after stalling mid journey. Officials report the incident occurred near West Woodlawn Avenue with no injuries noted.

Walter St Woodlawn Avenue Jiolice Walters Street

Coalition movement to preserve Liberal Liberal Labor Unionist ties

London reports Viues printing a particle on maintaining the Unionist Liberal Labor coalition amid demobilization. The Times notes vigorous backing by younger Liberal and Labour MPs in Westminster. A government election on the coalition basis is contemplated with a cross party accord near fruition.

London Eie Vines Westminster Timbs

Witness Testimony Details Hangings at Camp Travis Court Mart ial

Privates Samuel H. Williams and Daniel M. Evans face desertion murder charges at Camp Travis. Jim Williams testified he was hanged by state rangers and soldiers until unconscious to force a confession about the fugitives, naming Ranger Sgt J O Andrews and Special Agent Workins among participants.

Jim Wiliams Camp Travis Samuel H. Willons Daniel M. Evans Department of Justice Williams Evans Rose Williams White City San Augustine Rangers Watkins Trey Sam Dan J. O. Andrews Workins Hie House Alice Williams Tle Beaumont

Coughs Keep Sleepless Nights In Fall Illness Report

Bronchial coughs and asthma like spasms disrupt rest and weaken the sleeper. Hens Talbert of Vaoli Indiana says a severe fall cold kept him coughing nightly until Tobias Honey and Tar eased irritation, loosened phlegm, and cleared air passages.

Henos Talbert Vaoli Ind AL OM Kischer

Mother and Sister Testify at Army Desertion Trial

Mrs Katy Williams and her daughter Miss Alice Williams testified at Camp Travis in the desertion trial of Private Samuel H. Williams and Private Daniel M. Evans. They described rangers’ arrival, the shootings at the Williams home near White City, and the surrender of the accused after urging them to lay down arms.

Katy Williams Alice Williams Samuel H. Williams Camp ‘Travis Williams Daniel M. Evans Dudley White W. I. Rowe Roses Williams White City San Augustine Texas Tim Mrs. Williams Chen Cape Jasemine Jim Bud Harvey Mivans Mies Wiliams Sol Williams Mr. Collins Toth Miss Williams InMont France

German arrested after drinking quart in thirty minutes

A German visitor in San Antonio five weeks was arrested for intoxication after admitting he drank a quart of whiskey in thirty minutes. Five women were arrested for vice ordinance violations. A Chinese man was arrested in a raid on Richter Street. One soldier was turned over to military police. Three cases were heard. fines of 25 and 45 dollars were imposed. Two motorists faced 10 dollar fines.

San Antonio Mme Richter Street

Quarantine Rules at Army Camps Unchanged

Quarantine regulations around San Antonio military reservations remain unchanged. No inti tions were given out about changes, though some posts report increases in admissions due to influenza. Fort Sam Houston hospital saw 19 new influenza cases, 12 pneumonia, and two deaths on Wednesday morning. Since the epidemic began, 95 deaths have occurred at Fort Sam Houston base hospital.

San Antonio Lravis Haseital Sergi Robert A. Bean Hannah Bean Victor A. Shank V. A. Shank Fort Sam Houston

Society Notes and Local Arrivals Highlight Camp Life

Camp Travis infantry will host their weekly dance on Wednesday while The Star has postponed theirs to Halloween night. Capt. and Mrs Dailey and Miss Ethel White of Amarillo arrive for Captain Dailey’s Camp Stanley station. Miss Eisie Hirschfield returns from Collins College VA for weeks. Chiara We Bona departs Eagle Pass after guesting with Mrs Atwell. Capt. and Mrs. J A Wierhnaye from Indianapolis in quarters No 100 Cavalry Post. Red Cross circles meet in central work rooms and Grace English Lutheran Church rooms. Parent Teachers Association meeting postponed to Tuesday Nov 2 at 8 p m in St Anthony Oak Room. Merry Minds Musical Club hosts a benefit Wednesday afternoon on Sixth Street. Miss Mary Tom Osborne hosts Swift and Company beef sales notes from San Antonio week ending Oct 26. Also King George honored by Japan with sword and badge of a field marshal. King George praises Japanese forces.

Merry Miids Musical Club Sixth Street Mary Tom Osborne King George Japan London Yorihito Buckingham Palace George

Oregon farm owner credits Lydia Pinkham remedy

A Colorado or Oregon farmer recounts using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to recover from health troubles that left her unable to work. She notes raising 600 chickens yearly at her farm and praises the product, urging others to seek advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Oregon Lydia Pinkham D. M. Axrens R. Re Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Mass

Danish Prince Axel to Spend Busy Day on Visit

Prince Axel of Denmark arrives in San Antonio Wednesday night and begins a full schedule Thursday. A 9 am reception at the Southern Pacific depot opens his visit with Chamber of Commerce and city officials, followed by tours of Camp Travis Fort Sam Houston and the Alamo. The day ends with a dinner at the St. Anthony Hotel attended by military and civic leaders.

Prince Axel of Denmark San Antonio Southern Pacific Chamber of Commerce Adolphus Andrew Grand Canyon Robert H. Silman Serth Afantey Camp Travis Alamo St. Anthony Hotel Prince Axel Brooks Field Automobilex Kelly Viel Flying Field Fort Sam Houston John Wise St. Anthony

Pope's Cold Compound Offers Fast Relief for Grippe

An old remedy promises quick cure for cold symptoms with a five hour dosing plan of three doses. It claims to unclog passages, stop discharge, relieve headache fever and sore throat, and tastes pleasant while costing only a few cents at drugstores.

Pape

Teachers Meet for Conference on School Reopening

Superintendent Meek calls all city teachers to a Saturday 10 o clock meeting at Main Avenue High School auditorium to discuss educational issues and the United War Work Campaign support. He urged full attendance to hear campaign reasons aimed at school children. Prince George Looff, former Russian provisional leader, said Russia is a horrible nightmare with ruthless murders and atrocities under German control.

Momlay Meck Haa Main Avenue High School Kr. Meek United War Work Campaign Russia Honolulu Prince George Looff United States

Death Rate Drops in San Antonio Influenza Epidemic

City health board reports a material decline in influenza related deaths in San Antonio with 11 pneumonia and 1 influenza death recorded for Monday. New cases totaled 147 influenza and 3 pneumonia cases as of Tuesday.

San Antonio Fewort Nealth Wedpdsday Mondsly

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