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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1918

Page

11

Epidemic Deaths Hit New England in 24 Hours

Pneumonia toll climbs in New England with 41 deaths in the 24 hours to 10 pm. Boston reports naval and army camps adding 15 fatalities. Dr J J Denning dies in South Boston district. Naval districts show fewer new cases though 69 naval deaths in three weeks. New Orleans reports three crew deaths from suspected Spanish influenza aboard a Mexican vessel.

New England Boston Mass J.J. Denning Ee ‘Naval

Quinn Beats Adams In Three Round Go At Ryan Field

Joe Quinn of Camp Travis earned a decisive three round victory over Adams at Ryan Field Wednesday night. The bout, main event of the boxing card, avenged a prior decision given to Adams and drew praise for both fighters' skill and durability. Brig. Gen. J. A. Ryan and Mayor Sam C. Bell attended, as plans for further matches with Johnny Coulam and Lily Rodenbeck were noted. The Eighteenth Division will be reviewed Saturday morning at 9 30 on the Austin Road, expected to showcase a strong turnout and an impressive showing.

Joe Quinn Camp Travis Adams Ryan Field Quinn Goldier Y. M.G Paul Hailport United States Guard Corletta Basta Kaylor Dewind Corporal Montex Tost Capeldo Bobby Green Wilker Quigley Lenare Brig. Gea J. A. Ityan Sam C. Bell Johnnny Coulam Lily Rodenbeck Ryad George H. Tistes Canp Mrayis Austin Road Remount Mites Ninetieth

Obituary for Mrs May Rickett of San Antonio

Mrs May Rickett died at a local sanatorium at midnight Wednesday night aged 26. She lived in San Antonio all her life and is survived by a husband two small children her parents Mr and Mrs St M Sancho and two sisters Miss Florence and Josie all of San Antonio. Funeral Thursday at 6 pm from 124 Cass Avenue and burial at Mission Burial Park Cemetery.

May’ Rickett May Rickett

Porter Loring Funeral Director Ad S Remark

Port er Loring Funeral Director listing at 206 Jefferson Street. Also mentions Severnsee cecal Haggs McCollum Undertakers Ambulance and Lung Motor Service. Includes stray terms and numbers suggesting an obituary or classified notice fragment.

Porter Loring Jefferson St.Adv Severnsee- Cecal - Hagg & McCollum Undertakers Ambulance Lung Motor Service Sorat Premie Pecan Ady

Mission centenary plan eyed for Home Mission faults

Dallas reports on the centenary session of the Missions conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Dr. A Goddard of Nashville outlined four objections to a 35 million dollar five year drive, urging tithing and a more equitable church-wide funding method. The concluding session will tackle world reconstruction after the war.

Dallas Tex Centenary of Missions Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South United States A. Goddard Nashville

Visitors listed at Gunter Menger Lanier St Anthony hotels

Guests and registrants from multiple U S cities stay at San Antonio hotels including Menger Gunter Lanier and St Anthony. Names include Mies McCurdy Miss Hester Patton J W Oliver Jack Wyatt Joan Kinny C Britor Eaple Wace T M Carroll F W Co Blanter T Grom Treadway R Johnston and Mrs Pittman among others with several from Philadelphia Houston Dallas Atlanta and Lockhart. Several registered guests are identified by city and hotel.

Mies McCurdy Miss Hester Patton Lockhart Gunter J. W. Oliver Louieville St Anthews W. D W. B. Stevens Long Mottarn Menger Ey Jackson Rockport Lanier Jack K. Wyatt Houston Joan FF Mek Kinny New York Britor Dallag

Rieber Scores 100 in Liberty Pistol Club Meet

WY A Ricber shot a perfect 100 in a pistol match at the Liberty Pistol and Eagle Club Tuesday night. Despite his perfect score, his team lost the meet. Matthews led the opposing team with 104 while Barbera 97 and Young 90 aided their scores. Individual totals listed include Rieber 100 and Zawarka 98 among others.

WY. A. Ricber Liberty Pistol and Aigle Club Rieber R. Matthews C.F. Barbera Moore Matthews Wansel Elc Harrison Fla. Rieber G. E. Yound Shih H. Zowarts L. C. Mitchell Basse FH. Zawarka Fausel G. Ob. Young M. Matthews C. Basse

Inter Camp Boxing Meet Planned at Kelly Friday

Plan shows Kelly Wield and Camp Travis boxers staging a second inter camp boxing event. The meet will be Friday night at the M C A building 72 near the flying field with parking provided and passes issued at the gate until 6 pm.

Kelly Kelly Wield Camp Travis Army

House Approves Principal Sections of War Revenue Act

Washington D C Sept 19 All principal tax provisions of the new war revenue bill have been approved by the House as read by two clerks in relays with final vote likely Friday. War excess profits, estates, transportation, amusements, excise taxes, beverages, tobacco, capital stock, automobile licenses and stamp taxes are set to raise hundreds of millions. Luxury tax sparked debate. Platt amendment to cut to 10% failed. Moore proposals on cotton taxes defeated. Green amendment on child labor products also lost. House Ways and Means Committee extends the $10 annually to all professionals earning $2000+.

Washington, D. C Ways and Means Committee Platt New York Representative Moore Pennsylvania Moore Saunders Green Iowan Sitchin S House

Executives Discussing New Liberty Loan Campaign

Campaign executives and district captains met at the Menger Hotel to plan the Fourth Liberty Loan drive opening September 28. Joseph Frost led the session with Mrs. Lloyd McGown and others present. the campaign aims to exceed prior quotes and demands hard work from volunteers.

Warass Hinchean Menger Hatel Lloyd McGown Woman's Invision Joseph Frost Smithie Graves Iranz Groos

New York Cotton Market Mixed With Rumors Of Price Action

The New York cotton market opened unsettled with rumors of price fixing denied. Traders weighed grade allotment over price limits as October and January futures fluctuated, showing gains then declines amid southern selling and demand from Japanese buyers. Futures firmed by day’s end with key contracts in the low 32 cent range.

New York Oklahoma

New Orleans Cotton Prices Slip in Early Trading

New Orleans cotton opened irregular as traders faced price fixing worries from Washington. Early moves showed declines of 25 to 50 points, with buying sparse and prices drifting, though some months rose briefly before later turning to net losses by noon.

New Orleans Washington

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Bexar County Ginnings

Te-Spot cotton quiet in Liverpool with highs tied to good middling and mid dling values. Futures closed mixed with September around 2.43 and December near 2.20. In Bexar County the ginned bale count up to September 6 was 170, with 712 bales ginned year to date according to A A Elison, Department of Commerce agent.

Liverpool Bexar County A. A. Elison Department of Commerce

Wholesale Prices for Fresh Produce and Canned Goods

Wholesale prices listed for onions potatoes yams and other vegetables with California and East Texas entries. Fruit totals include apples grapes peaches lemons and apricots with assorted canned fruits beans and meats from California canner goods.

Whalesalers Commission California Texas Colorado New Mexico ARS LLC Gipton Canova Black Eye Alaska

Fish Market Prices and Quotations From Chicago

Fragmented price list shows whole fish and cleaned fillets with bone and head removal details. Includes various species with per pound and per dozen rates, then shifts to Chicago quotations for butter eggs potatoes and poultry with mixed regional figures and ranges.

California S.s PIKC Pon Leese Reece Seace Chicago Ordinstry Minnesota Ohio Wisconaly Bulk S.d

Narrow Upward Trend Marks Opening Stock Market

New York opening shows unusually narrow moves with an upward trend gaining pace as investors push favored issues higher. Marine, Mexican Petroleum and Texas Company reach new highs while shipping shares display independent strength led by Atlantic Gulf.

New York American Sumatra Teltreco Mexican Petroleum Texas Company Marine

Frost Predictions Lift Corn Prices In Midwest Trading

Frost forecasts spread southward boosting corn values with October near 1.52 to 1.53 and November around 1.49 to 1.52 as early gains give way to slight pullback amid market chatter. Wheat and hogs show mixed moves while pork futures rise on tight supply. oats, oats and other grains quote at nearby standard levels across Chicago, Kansas City and St Louis grain markets.

Chicago Iowa Missouri Knansas Sciver

Market Update from New York Metals Report

Market notes from New York metals market dated September 19 show steady spot prices with minor gains and unchanged leal, while dry goods markets faced delayed shipments and a quiet trading day. Government orders push for prompt fulfillment as trade activity remains subdued and prices hold firm.

NEW York Metals New York Ieee Mast Mit Oriery Cnmne

Hogs Slide in Northern Markets as Prices Dip

Chicago quoted hogs down 25 cents from prior levels, with Missouri and Texas markets mixed. locally hogs steady and cattle soft. Receipts varied by market, with overall hog and cattle trade showing strength in some regions and declines in others. prices for heavy hogs and butcher goods reported, along with regional yard totals.

Utton Chicago St. Louis Alagie Sey Prott Worth Fort Worth Tex Cee Corpis Boayas

Army Orders Promoting Officers and Assignments

Promoted to colonel ranks are Edward W. Prunty Carl Blunt Walker St. John Owen Seaman and Frederick G. Kellond. Sergeants Larue Mason and others receive new postings to Camp Travis Camp Houston and other posts. Several captains and lieutenants are reassigned or appointed quartermaster medical and support roles with various duties across Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field and related camps.

Lienant Edoward W. Prunty Carl Albert C. Blunt Walker St. Johneom Owen Seaman Frederick G. Kellond Larue Mason Newtenant Atta Nori Rupert PL Ricker Sam Houaton Willan Fostsing Wasnlaston Travis A. N. Menthor Trewten Quartermaster Corsa AL A. Stein Quartermaster Corps Fort Sam Heuaton Walter Noble Tews Medical Corps Camp Trete Fielar Willam Farvis Marila J. Ray Wy Abbott Alexander D. Smith Jose Fh Alexander He McCiarmy Rogers Bleine Xeudblefield Wi Hows Carl Bymaul Kelly Field Sepagll

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