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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1916

Page

5

Murder suspect Waltonen leaps from moving train in New York run

Arthur Waltonen, held in Ironwood Michigan for the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols of New York City, jumped from a New York Central train near Harmon New York while en route to the city. He was found severely injured in a ditch, hospitalized, and described as in serious condition. Detectives Enwright and Fogarty, in charge, said Waltonen asked to smoke and then attacked a detective before leaping.

New York Arthur Waltonen Ironwood Mich Elizabeth Nichols New York Central Earl Harmon N. Y Waltonen Enwright and Fogarty

Resinol Skin Cure Promised For Eczema and Rashes

An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as remedies for eczema ringworm and itching, claims rapid relief and versatile use for pimples dandruff and burns, notes safety for babies, and mentions doctors have prescribed it for over twenty years with samples available from Resinol Baltimore Maryland.

Resinol Baltimore

How to Be Slim Through Oil of Korean Capsules

Advertises weight loss by taking Oil of Korean capsules after meals and at night. Claims rapid fat removal with weekly weigh ins, asserting the method is harmless and inexpensive. Encourages trial to avoid dieting and public embarrassment.

France Demands Sweden End Neutrality Clash Over Submarines

Paris instructs its Stockholm envoy to join entente ministers in a firm note to Sweden over distinguishing war and commerce submarines. The protest argues Sweden's stance harms neutrality and could invite allied action. Britain pressures Sweden amid blockade fallout and postal detentions. No solution apparent.

Paris Stockholm Sweden Nove Great Britain Germany England Russia London

Sweden Holds Coffee Stash Amid Finland Shortage

Stockholm dispatch reports Sweden has halted 10,000 tons of coffee bound for Finland, possibly in retaliation for Britain detaining coffee shipments to Sweden. The move worsens Finland's coffee shortage.

Berlin Sayville Stockholm Sweden Finland Great Britain

Mexican fire hits U S outpost at Sycamore Texas

U S outpost at Sycamore twelve miles east of Del Rio was fired on by Mexicans across the Rio Grande last night. Army officers are investigating though no details have been received. The report comes from the border area via the nearby post at Del Rio.

Help For Working Women Letter Praises Pinkham Remedy

A Kentucky woman describes relief from female weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports regaining health to resume all tasks and recommends the tonic to others. The letter, from Mrs. James Yonty of Frank er, cites forty years of use and invites women to write for confidential advice.

Lydia EF. Pinkham James Yontey St. Clair St E. Pinkham Ihe Lydia E. Pinkham Lynn Mass

Commissary Supply Contracts Let At Fort Sam Houston

More than 100000 dollars in groceries awarded by Fort Sam Houston commissary department for immediate delivery to the military division bound for Austin Texas. San Antonio and eastern merchants share awards as stores at Fort Sam Houston show heavy depletion from provisioning.

Commissary Department Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Camp Wilson Austin Texas

Daniels Urges Navy Help for Inland Waterways

Secretary Daniels told the ninth annual Atlantic Deep Waterways Association convention that the Navy will cooperate with practical inland waterway improvements from Massachusetts to Florida. He cited plans to improve the Mississippi River and its tributaries the Sacramento River and to complete waterways allowing submarine transit through the inner passage.

Philadelphia Daniels Navy Department Atlantic Deep Waterways Association Massachusetts Florida Mississippi River Sacramento River

Ghosts claim to haunt Britt property case in Missouri

Attorneys for E. C. Britt must prove within twenty days that ghosts exist or Judge A. Lucas will sustain W. H. Bardsley demurrer to Britt’s $15 000 slander suit. Britt alleges Bardsley damaged his property value by saying it was haunted in Circuit Court.

Kansas City E. C. Britt A. Lucas Circuit Court W. H. Bardsley Britt Bardsley Lucas

Fire Damages Beacon Hill Stores and Home After Explosion

Firemen stopped flames from spreading between building walls. The Wohlforth property suffered about 200 in damage. Burges drug store escaped damage to stock. A kerosene stove explosion in George Worley's home at 906 West Agarita caused 100 in damage, controlled by firefighters with neighbors aiding the blaze containment.

J. Wohlforth R. F. Burges David Johnson George Worley Agarita Avenue Beacon Hill

Incendiary Fire Attempt At Five Points Drug Store

An incendiary attempt was made to burn the Five Points Drug Store and a nearby tailor shop at Fredericksburg road and North Flores street. The act occurred at 1:45 Friday morning, with a heap of clothes drenched in kerosene oil found at the scene.

Five Points Drug Store Five Points Fredericksburg Road North Flores Street

Mitchel Charges Dismissed Amid Clergy Probe

New York date Sept 15 reports the charges brought by Mayor John P Mitchel against several Catholic priests are dismissed. The priests counter accused Police Commissioner Arthur Woods over disclosures last summer of telephone wire tapping by the police.

Mitchel New York John P. Mitchel Arthur Woods

Spain Declares Day Of Celebration By Royal Order

Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum dismissals are noted. A royal order makes the celebration of her day obligatory in township and municipality across Spain. The plan calls for more extensive tree planting than before.

Supreme Court Greenbaum Spain

Dodson’s Liver Tone gains as calomel sales fall

Local druggists report a sharp drop in calomel purchases as Dodson’s Liver Tone gains popularity. The safe vegetable remedy is praised for pleasant taste, no stomach upset, and a morning head clear with clean bowels. A money back guarantee backs the claim.

Dodson

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