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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1916

Page

9

Disturbance Near Commerce and Casino Streets Leads to Arrests

Special police officer H L Wildenstein was badly injured while quelling a disturbance by soldiers near Commerce and Casino streets at 9:45 p m Thursday. He suffered a split lip and deep scalp wound after being struck. Officers Kohleffel and Weakley aided. Three khaki soldiers were rearrested during the clash and later released by Acting Police Judge Uhr who ruled the evidence insufficient to warrant a fine.

H. L. Wildenstein Nho Commerce and Casino Kohleffel Weakley Nt Uhr Frig

Cash Stores Spark Debate at Retail Merchants Meeting

In San Antonio cash grocery stores expanding rapidly and cutting into traditional credit groceries. The Retail Merchants Association debated but took no action, shelving the proposal for the next session.

San Antonio Retail Merchants Association Retail Merchants’ Association

Visitors and guests check in at Gunter St Anthony Menger

The list names guests and registrants at San Antonio hotels including C. Johnson from New Orleans Frank Carroll and family from Chattanooga Jorge Lorenz of Mexico City R. G. Lamkin Houston G. L. Stevens Galveston Charles Golding Houston Maj. Charles French U S Army at Menger H A Smith Brownsville F A Williams Galveston J P Hunter Dallas Mrs Mason J Young Washington W C Dugan Dallas J R Lyon New York Mr and Mrs C Gosa Miss Neppie Russell Howard Smith San Antonio guests at the Gunter St Anthony and Menger hotels.

Gunter Charles D. Golding Houston St. Anthony Charles G. French U. S. Army Menger H. A. Smith Brownsville F. A. Williams Galveston J. P. Hunter Dallas Mason J. Young Washington, D. C

Dresses for Growing Girls in Gingham Plaids and Stripes

Ad promotes dresses for girls sizes 12, 14 and 16 in medium and dark plaid fabrics. Long sleeves, piped trims, buttons, and contrasting collars and cuffs. Pleated skirts offered with prices from $1.95 to $3.50.

School Apparel For Boys Norfolk Suits Priced 3 50 and 4 00

School apparel for boys features Norfolk suits in Rah Rah or Senior shapes made of fine worsted velvet or cloth. Colors include black brown navy scarlet and fancy mixtures in all sizes. Knickerbockers in navy gray brown tan worsted fabric priced at 59 cents.

Norfolk

Special Saturday Closeout on Towels and Blankets

Cotton Huck towels of right weight and size hemmed with red blue and pink borders absorbent durable regular 10c values closed out Saturday at 5c each plus 1.50 cotton blankets offered at sale.

Turkish Towels At Saturday Prices

About thirty pair priced for Saturday only with Turkish towels in double bed size gray and white. Regular 1.50 values at 1.00 each. Ten dozen towels in blue pink tan helio stripe and white offered Saturday. regular 39c values at 25c each.

la Blanche Pond Colgate Nadindla Jergen Pinaud

Shot Strikes Homes Over Dove Season Complaints

Residents in West End along East Georgia avenue report bird shot hitting more than a dozen houses since dove season began. They fear mornings and evenings outdoors as hunters shoot near the brush daily. Police instruct patrols to monitor the area and arrest violators.

West End Georgia Avenue West End Lake Ezzell Central Police East Georgia Avenue

Zemo Heals Skin Diseases with Quick Relief

A drugstore remedy priced at 25c or 1.00 for a large bottle promises instant relief from eczema ringworm rashes and other skin troubles. Zemo cleanses soothes and heals with a non greasy easy application. Cleveland based product.

Cleveland

Army Orders Detailing Assignments and Promotions

Today’s army orders detail Captain Carl Muller of the Eleventh Cavalry to Texas A and M College with leaves of absence for Captain David H. Biddlt, three more days for William N. Hughes Jr, and promotion of Captain Frederick E. Phelps to major. Medical officers report to army medical school as professors. colonels Owen and McCullough Jr., Majors Darnall and Moncrief, and Lt Colonel Howse listed with posts. Resignations accepted include Lieutenant Eugene War of the New York National Guard.

Carl Muller Eleventh Cavalry Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College David H. Biddlt Cavalry William N. Hughes JR Frederick E. Phelps Army Medical School William C. Owen Champe C. McCullough JR Carl R. Darnall William H. Moncrief Robert L. Howse Resi Eugene War New York National Guard

Delayed Salary Increases For Post Office Clerks Noted

Washington reveals post office clerks nationwide receive end of year raises delayed to now due to unavailable appropriation. Civil Service rules require raises for clerks meeting efficiency standards, amid political remarks on Republican influence at New York and Chicago offices and potential recess appointments by President Wilson.

Washington, D. C Civil Service Commission Civil Service New York Chicago Postoffice Wilson

Burlingame Adopts Noise Ordinance Targeting Barking

Burlingame California trustees consider a new law to curb loud prolonged or unusual noises by humans animals or machines. The ordinance aims to quiet nights for light sleepers and could threaten canine barking from nearby kennels as opponents prepare protests.

Burlingame Cal

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