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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
11
County and city officials suspend use of the current Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital floor after inspection. Judge James R. Davis says the material is unsatisfactory and cannot be accepted unless it meets specifications.
Jesse Gillis and Fred Dethieffsen, workers from 8 X Callaghan auto shops, were struck on Nineteenth Street near Castroville road while repairing a broken-down car. They suffered bruises and lacerations, were treated at Santa Rosa Infirmary, and the speeding vehicle was not found. Joel Nentwig also involved escaped injury by inches.
The Post Office Department in Washington orders a reduction of free official mail weight from twenty to four pounds. Washington and internal revenue stamp mail remain exempt. The change, issued August 18 and effective immediately, mostly impacts War Department and Fort Sam Houston shipments including medical supplies bound for the border.
Berlin reports that on September 20 German seaplanes attacked two Russian ships used to start air operations near Varna, forced to retire after pursuit by a cruiser and destroyers. Hydro aircraft later bombed transport steamers at Constanza and struck a railroad in northern Dobrudia, with raiders returning despite heavy shelling.
District Judge Tayloe hears Chr vs Brown injunction on paying special police appointed by the mayor. Witness Ed Ankerson testifies he continued work after discharge, citing mayoral support. Uhr claims specials and regulars disobey department heads. hearing may extend to Saturday.
Women report relief from indigestion and low appetite using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Newfield New York testimonial cites improved health after two bottles, noting its harmony with the female body and digestive toning effects. A spoonful after meals is recommended to remedy ongoing digestive troubles.
City Police Commissioner Robert F. Uhr says 200 to 300 deputies and constables carry pistols without legal authority. He cites an attorney general ruling limiting the sheriff to eleven deputies and the constable to two. Uhr will seek county counsel opinion and meet Sheriff Tobin and Constable Trainer to enforce arrests of armed men without rightful authority.
A Salt Lake Herald-Republican report details Southern Pacific crews teaching 25 plus children daily in a boxcar on the Los Angeles division. Foreman Taft's gang of fifty works under Superintendent Whalen with English and Spanish lessons. Plans include a passenger coach classroom and a hospital car for ill women and children to improve conditions.
Today’s Army orders grant COL Mason M Patrick five days leave from engineering, CAPT Samuel J Turnbull two months from medical corps, and LIEUT COL Ralph Harrison a detail to adjutant at Fort Sam Houston. Second lieutenants Arthur A Padmore and William A MacNicho le detailed with quartermaster corps.
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