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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
4
Missouri republicans and neighboring states converge on Kansas City to honor presidential nominee Charles E. Hughes. events include a dinner in his honor an address to businessmen and a convention hall gathering tonight with participants from across the region.
Special notice to contractors outlines a resolution ordering improvements on Romana Street and Elm Street in San Antonio Texas. It details paving methods materials bidding procedures deadlines August 28 1916 and bid opening September 11 1916 with guaranty maintenance requirements and city ordinance guidance.
In Long Beach California renewed efforts were under way to float the United States submarine L-6 which ran aground on a mud bank shortly after launching at the California Ship Building Company. Twenty five workers aided by three tugs worked through the night and managed to move the submarine upright and shift it a few feet from its former tilt of about forty five degrees.
In Louisville the chatter toys with the idea of a glass slipper worn by Cinderella and notes how such a detail would have aided a champagne stunt, reflecting local curiosity and playful speculation.
In Eagle Pass Texas The San Antonio Light maintains exclusive citywide daily circulation while The San Antonio Express failing to gain ground due to late edition timing and train schedules. The Light’s jitney distribution and early morning copies cement its lead with about 850 daily sales in Eagle Pass.
John Muller, 16, arrested in Palatka Florida, allegedly confessed to killing his mother and father. Police say he buried the mother nearby, then killed the father and buried him in a pre prepared grave. Bodies found by searchers last night. Family had come from Germany years ago.
In a San Antonio area forecast the story recalls a pastor guiding his family as he departs on a lengthy teaching journey. The narrative highlights the reverence of family prayers and the elder child’s resolve to care for the mother, framing the departure with a solemn, protective tone.
F A Gonzales of Mexico city says Mexico seeks a 260 million dollar loan from New York bankers to cover one year of customs receipts. He believes a loan through Kuhn Loeb & Co will restore finances and prevent U.S. intervention. President Wilson’s aid is pledged and a peace conference is viewed positively.
Rumors say Francisco Villa with 200 followers moves from Latero toward Namiquipa as Carranza forces operate near areas visited by the American punitive expedition. Ochoa returns to the United States and US agents pursue him. Lopez Papan and Mackrino Martinez detained on border. Obregon reportedly taking vacation for health reasons. malarial fever hits Tehuantepec with 8000 ill of 16000 residents.
Charles C. Austin was appointed by Governor Ferguson to fill the late John Patterson’s seat as commissioner of insurance and banking. A 44 year old veteran in banking he previously served as deputy commissioner of banking since March 1 1916 and held senior posts in Missouri Illinois and Texas. He has been active in San Antonio politics and business and led the Real Estate Exchange before its Chamber of Commerce affiliation.
State Health Department reports over 400 infantile paralysis cases in Philadelphia and statewide totals for July and August with 421 deaths nationwide and 153 within Philadelphia. Moving Picture Order Eases as restrictions rise age limit to 12 for theaters next Monday, amid renewed case reports and officials urging waning epidemic.
Twenty five or more cyclists will contest an eleven mile handicap race around the South Loop starting at Mitchell street on Roosevelt avenue at 7 00 Monday morning Labor Day. The Portage Tire and Cycle Company arranged the event offering ten prizes across classes. Entries likely to grow before start as the loop offers light traffic at that hour.
Federal forest bureau warns hunters nationwide to exercise greater care to prevent forest fires and injuries. Each year 150 to 200 people die in hunting accidents in the United States and about 15 percent of fires in national forests are caused by careless hunters or others.
Captain Joe A. Owens presented Grapeshot a bayonet and other battle relics to the state museum. Workers digging on the Goliad battlefield near Goad uncover artifacts as improvements begin to transform the area into a state park. A Vienna physician claims a nap can cure if a person grips the bed head and pulls backward until fatigue develops.
J W W Levy to tax all members of the Industrial Workers of the World for 50 cents to aid local strikers if the I W W executive board votes affirmatively. Strike leader Joseph J Etto notes Frank Little and Arthur Giovannitti are touring the country giving lectures for I W W.
Ettor claims the indictment of IWW men will spur the strike movement and says the group is entering a fighting mood, urging support and contributions to bolster the campaign.
Chicago reports a manhunt for J Maurice Pettit after he killed his bride of one month yesterday and fled. Police search continues as details unfold in the aftermath of the grim stabbing.
A report describes Pettit opening a flat door for his wife's mother and, after speaking through a tube, fleeing down the back stairs. He meets a roomer a moment later before continuing on.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt records Rev J H Jowett urging liberation from strait laced piety and harsh goodness. He cites a Sunday school superintendent boasting perfect attendance except for one child named Catherine Simmons, suggesting illness as a feeble excuse.
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