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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1916

Page

14

Army orders list officers moved and resignations accepted

The notice lists leaves of absence for Captain Archi Bald F Comiskey and First Lieutenant Edmund R Andrews, detailing reassignment of several lieutenants and majors, resignations accepted from multiple National Guard officers, and transfers to Fort Sam Houston and other posts for evaluation, aviation studies, or court martial duties.

Archibald F. ‘Comiskey Third Cavalry Edmund R. Andrews Infantry Signal Corps San Diego Will Joip Aero Squadron Davenport Johnson Nineteenth Infantry Howa Cc. Davidson Millard F. Harmon JR Twenty Seventh Infantry Clinton W. Russell Eighth Infantry Maxwell Kirby James A. Harley Texas National Guard Frank W. Foxworthy Indiana National Guard Harry R. M'Kellard Medical Corps Andrew B. Gilfillan New York Arthur L. Clucas Kansas National Guard Redondo B. Sullen Coast Artillery Jacob Broast Doane Amuel J. Mack Herman H. Beee New Jersey John C. Candr Georgia Alvah E. Parsons Connecticut Tional Guard George B. Thomas Colorado Arthur B. Wolf Orrin B. White Virginia Ened D. Erickson Iowa National Yard Scurry L. Terrell Medafeal Car Tenth Cavalry Santiago Albert J. Hobkins Medical Reserve Corps Fort Buss McMirst James R. Hill Thirteenth Cavalry Murray Baldwin Reti John W. Leonard Sixth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Calvin L. Cooper Alonzo Graves Goon Baleard Charles F C. Vanatta Clarence Gunter Southern Department

Continental system may reshape US Army regiments

Washington reports officers push for European method to rename regiments by state or city names to boost pride and recruitment. Secretary Baker shows enthusiasm. plan could reorganize the force, require more money and new posts, and rely on local support from chambers of commerce and home communities.

Washington, D. C of Worker Baker Third Infantry First Cavalry Nineteenth Infantry Eighth Cavalry Texas Infantry First Texas Cavalry Boston Infantry Boston Cavalry New York National Guard Regular Army Richmond Blues Ancient and Honorable Artillery Boston Tenth Cavalry Seventh Cavalry Custer Iask Chambers of Commerce Salt Lake City Utah

Kidney troubles relief noted by Mrs Hartmeister

Mrs Hartmeister of Tea Missouri reports two years of kidney trouble improved after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says she could barely cook this summer but now feels like a new person. A. M. Fischer warns many women ignore kidney symptoms leading to back pain dizziness and swelling.

F. E. Hartmeister Foley A. M. Fischer

Dance Hall Under Houston Bridge Closed by Police

Chief Fred Lancaster ordered the closure of the dance hall beneath the Houston street bridge after Mayor Brown revoked the permit. A complaint over the form of dancing prompted action, despite earlier city commission consent aimed at promoting riverboat activity.

Houston Street Bridge Fred Lancaster Brown

Fire at Dairy Plant in Austin Threatens Stock

A blaze at the Creamery Dairy plant on Austin and Eighth streets damaged the upper stable area and stock. Estimated loss is 1500 with insurance covering it. Firemen and A L Strickland rescued 58 horses and mules and removed 58 sets of harness from the hay lofts above the animals.

Creamery Austin Eighth Streets A. L. Strickland

Fire Damages Kling Property and Stables Valued at $20,000

A blaze damaged a building owned by J. F. Kling and the stables nearby. The building worth $5,000 and the stable contents including animals valued at $15,000 were affected. Fire crews fought the flames to prevent further loss.

J. F. Kling

General Tonic and Mule Reward Notice at Fort Sam Houston

Advertisement endorses Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic citing QUI NINE and IRON. Public notice offers $15 reward for each of two government mules strayed from Fort Sam Houston Reservation, hoof numbers 8.1511 and E.87, delivery to Depot Quartermaster in Sam Houston, Texas.

Grove Fort Sam Houston Reservation Sam Houston, Texas

Telling the Rent Truth at Brownin’s Magazine

A fragment quotes a playful exchange about attending a circus. The line implies a lighthearted excuse about the children being away at the country, used to explain an adult outing. The source reflects magazine chatter rather than a full event.

Dobbins Brownin's Magazine

Visitors Check In At Gunter And St Anthony Hotels

Nashville resident W E Love Jr stops at the Gunter while many guests register at the St Anthony including Mrs G C Barton and daughter from Los Angeles Mrs A C Setser and family from San Benito and H B Boardman from Providence R I Et al Names include BE Branch C Breach c Courtney T C Dunn Jr Arneth Henry Heimann R Evans Ferguson Farmer Gregory Payne Sames Jr Lane McDonald president Tampico Fruit and Nursery Co en route from West Virginia to Tampico Hilaire

W. E. Love Jr Nashville, Tenn Gunter G. C. Barton Los Angeles Cal St. Anthony Port Lavaca C. Breach Edna Guner A. C. Setser San Benito H. B. Boardman Providence R, IL W. E. Tegges Dallas C. C. Courtney Houston T. C. Dunn Jr Arneth St. Anony Henry Heimann Hallettsville R. H. Evans Valentine A. M. Ferguson Kingsville R. D. Farmer Oklahoma City E. A. Gregory Chattanooga Laredo W. L. Lane George N. McDonald Tampico Fruit and Nursery Company Hig West Virginia Tampico Hilaire

Sumerian Epic Found on Nip ur Tablet at Penn Museum

Philadelphia reports a Sumerian epic describing postdeluge civilization reconstruction has been found among Nip pur tablets in the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Dr Stephen is cited describing the discovery and its significance.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Stephen

Langdon Reconstructs Early Sumerian History From 2250 B C Fragment

Sumerian scholar H Langdon discusses a 2250 B C fragment preserving 300 lines of inscriptions. The ark or boat appears with La Hama the deluge god. It describes Sumeria’s regeneration under the god of wisdom and sets Sumerians as world rulers. A search for more fragments will begin at the university.

H. Langdon Langdon la Hama Sumeria

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