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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1916

Page

4

Suffragettes Defeat Partisan Resolution At Convention

Atlantic City N J Sept 8 The National American Woman Suffrage Association defeated by a large vote a resolution to back only candidates who pledge support to the Susan B Anthony federal amendment. Delegates learn voting as officers approach re election and use voting machines amid polling place rules. Mrs Catt faces little opposition for president and Mrs Walter McNab Miller is hinted as first vice president. Ella Flagg Young to aid Wilson in campaign at Western Democratic HQ.

Atlantic City N. J National American Woman Sufffrage Association Susan B. Anthony Raymond Robins Chicago National American Woman Suffrage Association Catt Walter McNab- Miller Columbia, Mo Young Wilson Ella Flage Young

Suffrage Convention Plans Revealed in Atlantic City

A Woman's Suffrage Association convention was announced at Atlantic City. The disclosure names Mrs George Bass head of the Woman's Bureau at the Western headquarters and outlines plans presented to her.

Woman's Suffrage Association Atlantic City George Bass Woman's Bureau Western Headquarters

Army Orders of Leaves of Absence and Transfers

Today’s Army orders list leaves of absence for Captain William Sinclair and Homer Grant, First Lieutenant Kenyon Joyce, Major Theodore Lyster, Major Gordon Heiner, with station changes for multiple officers. It also details Chan Dler’s assignment as director of the army signal school, Dover’s hospital order, McEnlee’s signal corps detail, and Ward’s transfer examination at Eagle Pass.

William 8. Sinclair Twenty-third Infantry Homer Grant Coast Artillery Kenyon A. Joyce Cavalry Theodore C. Lyster Medical Corps Gordon D. Heiner Laredo Charles D. E. F. Chandler Signal Corps Army Signal School Leonard Db. Wildman Charles Dover Eighteenth Infantry Letterman General Hospital Girard L. McEnlee Infantry Orlando Ward Seventh Cavalry Field Artillery

Husband on Stand in Sherman Texas Trial

Fints Foust husband of Annie Foust testifies about rumors involving her and an oat Baptist minister. He recalls following her to Pauls Valley and Whitesboro, and staying in Gainesville when trains caused a delay. Mrs. Foust says Seagraves offered a room, they did not meet again, and she left for Pauls Valley next morning.

Sherman, Tex

Wanted An Original Writer In Modern News And Fiction

The piece argues that newspapers and fiction recycle phrases and plots. It notes Sherlock Holmes themes, wedding coverage, mob actions, gamblers, and chorus girls all echoing familiar lines. The author laments lack of genuine originality in writing.

New York Morning Telegraph Sherlock Holmes Coney Island New York City Goose

Fragmentary Memoir Line Sparks Obscure Legal Hint

A snippet from a historical page hints at an aunt's will directing executors to collect all the bone she had made me. The text mentions a tiny electric lamp mounted on a safety razor and an English invention, suggesting a miscellaneous note or ad like fragment from the era.

Howard Henry Puck

Asiatic Monroe Doctrine Advocated by Japanese Editor

A Tokyo article outlines an Asiatic Monroe Doctrine in which Japan would lead Asia, protect its races, and curb Western influence. It argues Japan must expand, maintain balance among races, and cure internal faults before aiming for broader world roles.

Tokyo Japan Monroe Asia Yokutomi Kokumin Tokutomi House of Peers Count Terauchi Mr. Tokutomi America China India Persia Suez United States

New Settlement Proposals Pressed in Miners Dispute

Secret counter proposals to settle the miners and operators dispute were offered by operators and discussed at the longest session of the sub committee. Oklahoma operators withdrew from Missouri Kansas and Arkansas in a move that delays a general conference. W J Jenkins of Missouri replaced D J Jordan on the sub committee as talks continue with no general session planned today.

Kansas City Oklahoma Em Missouri Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma D. J. Jordan Jenking

Zemo Clears Pimples and Skin Eruptions Fast

A remedy claims to clear pimples black heads and skin eruptions while softening and brightening the skin. Zemo is sold by druggists and is said to cure acne eczema itching and rashes with overnight improvements. It is described as safe clean easy to use non staining non greasy and priced at 25 cents for a standard bottle and one dollar for an extra large bottle.

Ca Explained at Last Why does a beginner always win

A Washington Star quote notes that a novice often wins because they disrupt the game and gain a clearer sense of the play as others struggle to adjust. The observation suggests beginners’ fresh perspective can outpace seasoned players who overthink the situation.

Standard Oil Refuses Support for Transferred German Sailors

In New York on September 8 a shipping official said Standard Oil would not aid thirty-five German sailors from tank steamer crews now owned by the Standard Oil Company. The men, not American, were told wages would be cut as they failed to find work in the United States. A letter from Standard Oil’s shipping head claimed the men had not shown honest effort. An inventor unveiled a three section automobile jack with telescoping upper sections.

New York Standard Oil Company German-American Petroleum Company Standard’s Shipping Department Regar United States

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