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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1917

Page

9

Southwest Texans Welcome Rain as Drought Relief Prospects Rise

A broad swath from San Antonio to El Paso reports scattered showers and an inch-scale rain, sparking hope for gradual drought relief. Major Allen Buell and Cattlemen praise wetter conditions aiding grazing, while truck farmers expect better harvests for cabbage and roots despite cotton setbacks. Weather systems over the Gulf and Pacific fronts produce renewed rainfall in many South and Southwest Texas locales.

San Antonio EL Faso Colombo Allen Buell Incal Weatther Bureau Gulf East Tern Morida United States Pacific Coast Tess Austin Corpus Christi del Rio Lexas Dalire Cain Mryer Mr. Pryor Texas J. H Collins Mr. Collins South Collins Uvalde Nucees Canyon

British ship Port Kemble sinks near Cape Farewell

Melbourne dispatch says the British steamer Port Kemble sank after an explosion near Cape Farewell New Zealand. She carried no passengers but two valuable cargo. The ship sank in twenty minutes. French lose two ships in a week ending Sept 19 per official statement. 280 vessels arrived and 894 cleared at French ports. two French ships attacked unsuccessfully.

London Melbourne Reviers Limited Port Kembie Cape Farewell New Zealand Paris Fwo Trench Teuton Sulymarines Twit

Marlyn of Kansas City Reelected President at Carmen Union Meet

Martin Ryan reports in Fort Worth Texas that Marlyan of Kansas City was reelected president of the Brotherhood of African Carmen at the convention here. The meeting endorsed Fort Worth as 1918 federation meeting site and the next convention city will be chosen tomorrow.

Martin Ryan Carmen Fort Worth Tex Marlyan Kansas City Brotherhood of African Carmen Port Worth American Federation of Labwe

Governor Ferguson declines to name loan sources in inquiry

In a prolonged testimony exchange Governor Ferguson refused to reveal who loaned money to him, citing a private promise. House managers pressed for positions on the loans and related interests, but Ferguson insisted on his oath and drew fresh questions about tribal money and public life. The Senate adjourned for two days amid debate on whether to refer the matter to civil jurisprudence or rules committees.

Page House Lut Mr. Crane Matt Crane Judiciary Co Bailey Bailey Imoves Westbrook Leiter Withares Floyd Fogo Latthmore Gibson Senatg Mom. Grane Enunsel House Board of Managers Iim Hic Wiends Bantrop Senator Page Committee On Civil Jurisprudence High Court

Garfield Gets Assistant

Washington Set 20 Harry Dwight Rind a New York lawyer has been appointed an assistant to the fuel administrator Garfield. Line! Corporation Advances Wages New York Rep 20 The United States Steel Corporation announced a 10 percent wage increase for workers effective October 1.

Garfield Washington, D. C Harry Dwight Rind New York IL 4 Line! Corporation New . York Stael Corporation Today Ila

Mexican resident ordered shot for flag tearing in El Centro

Octavio Flores of Mexicali was condemned to execution by the military governor Dolonc Estebano Cantu for tearing an American flag from a vehicle in the northern district of lower California.

Elcentro Cal Octavio Flores Mexicali Dolonc' Estebano Cantu Lower California Nnk

Liquor Dealers Move to Enforce Wilson Soldier Order

San Antonio Liquor Dealers Association plans a meeting next Sunday to discuss enforcing President Wilson’s order on liquor sales to soldiers. Most saloonkeepers in Bexar County reportedly comply, but a few persistent violators have been arrested. The group may push breweries and wholesalers to halt supplies to violators, following a Houston example. Mayor Beall notes Fort Sam Houston area saloons may be restricted until notified by federal and state authorities. He plans to contact Congressmen Garner Savion and Garrison about the issue.

San Antonio Liquor Dealers’ Association Jo EU Wilson Besar County Liquor Dealers’ Association Houston Liquor Dealers' Association Beil Fort Sam Houston Department of Use Hee Gald Bet Mkian Tony Camer

Rotary Day Focused Event With San Antonio Company

Rotarians announce a San Antonio company day at noon with beer, food support, and a program to aid the local food effort. The Austin Rotary Club plans events on September 27 including transportation, entertainment, and a banquet with a full schedule for attendees.

San Antonio Rotey Club James Harpe Stanes Wheel of War Fine Rotary Chih Vig Austin Hotary Club San Antonio Organizilion Austin Voticiana Autabiles Trivks Gurnarit General Entertainment Committee

No Status Quo to End the War Reported by British

Fragmentary wartime notes indicate British insistence on maintaining a status quo as a condition to end the war. The Vatican inquiry and papal note are referenced, with limited readable detail about responses from central powers and the Holy See. Overall, the report centers on diplomatic stalemate and high-level replies rather than concrete concessions.

Vatican Holy See

Berlin World Crisis Notes On Peace Proposals

Berlin dispatch reports German replies to Benedicts peace proposals will not be announced before the weekend. Commentary suggests the note may shift Belgium and favor peace without annexation, while new Hungarian party advocates peace. Headlines reference Pope mediation and Berne peace conference plans amid mounting European tension.

Berlin Lonton Geman Benedict Eingland Gerad Budapest Berne Switzerland Mita Humgarun Maper Delly Hiray Cave Adhurehis Mount Appony Count Andrassy M. Vassonyl Alexander Wekerle Hungate Adersland

Wants Early Peace in Hinigerkin Party Clash

Count Michael Karolyi, prescient of the Hinigerkin independent party, calls for early peace as political tensions rise in Copenhagen on September 20.

Copeniagen Michael Karolyi Hinigerkin Independent Party

GOLD MEDAL HAARLEM OIL CAPS OFFER KIDNEY RELIEF

An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Caps as a cure for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick action cleanses kidneys, improves digestion, and reduces rheumatic and inflammatory symptoms, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after a few days.

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