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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1916

Page

2

Insurance policyholders liable under Texas mutual fire rules

Texas opinion outlines that policyholders face potential liability through mandatory or optional annual premiums even if a mutual fire insurer fails. Assessments may cover pre insolvency losses, with policy cancellations by receiver nullifying future liabilities.

Austin Tex Attorney General's Department C. M. Cureton Charles O. Austin Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Mutual Fire Insurance Company Insurance Commission

Visitors Register at Gunter and St Anthony Hotels

Fort Worth notes show J P French and Elmer Brown staying at the Gunter while D Late Guerra and J Milton Hoffmen register at the St Anthony. Mr and Mrs J A Smith from Taylor and W H Keith from Dallas also guest at the Menger and St Anthony respectively. A Washington Star quote features Senator Sorg with a remark on pleasing constituents.

J. P. French Fort Worth Gunter D. Late Guerra Tampa Fila St. Anthony J. A. Smith Taylor Menger E. L. Brown Des Moines Iowa D. McFarland Los Angeles Cal R. Schwarte Migs K. Lesiie Uvalde J. E. Brown Charles W. McBee del Rio W. H Keith Dallas J. Milton Hoffmen McAllen L. M. Mertz San Angelo R. O. Conger J. D. Banard Cotulla W. R. Murray Nashville

Senator Soraham Advocates Harsh Debate Tactics

A Washington Star report captures Senator Soraham arguing that strong language can persuade opponents to lose their temper, insisting he remains calm while using sharp rhetoric to gain advantage in debate.

Senator Soraham Washington Ster

San Antonio Ad Campaign Seeks 10000 Fund Drive

Chamber of Commerce asks volunteers to canvass for a 10 000 advertising fund to attract winter tourists. About 75 workers in 15 five person teams will promote San Antonio with railroads pledging dollar for dollar matching funds if the goal is met.

Chamber of Commerce San Antonio J. W. Hucker Hucker I. & G. N. Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain System Florida California Chambers of Commerce

National Campaign Fund Grows in Texas Counties

Fort Worth reports steady contributions to the national campaign fund at state headquarters. County pledges include Dallas Harris Galveston and others with major donors from Bastrop to Travis and Tarrant, aiming to raise at least 100000 for the Democratic administration's re election.

Fort Worth Tex National Campaign Fund State Central Finance Committee Burk Burnett R. Bonna Ridgway State Committee Taylor Blfis Jones Denton Moc-Culloch Hill Erath Falls Rockwall Austin Foard Shelby Hale Wilson Frio Travis Grayson Navarro Kaufman Motley Harris Wood Pecos Bell Dallas Rusk Jim Wells Cherokee Galveston Béxar Tarrant Ridg- Way Texas

Room for More Admits Post Graduates at Main Avenue High

Post graduates may enroll in open classes at Main Avenue High School as spots remain in Algebra III and IV Geometry Trigonometry Chemistry Physiography Latin German Spanish bookkeeping typing stenography law shop drawing cooking sewing and art. Post graduates may register at the High School office on Monday.

Main Avenue

Jewish New Year 5677 to Begin Wednesday at Sunset

The Jewish New Year starts Wednesday at sundown marking year 5677 on the Jewish calendar. Services will be at Temple Beth El with a 6 PM start Wednesday and 10 AM Thursday. Rabbi Marks asks Jewish shop owners to close at 5 PM Wednesday so workers can attend services.

Temple Beth-E Rabbi Marks Temple Promatey

Vote shows support for President Wilson in Far East straw poll

A straw vote of Americans in Japan Korea and China gives President Wilson 126 votes Hughes 90 Hanley 7 Prohibitionists did not back Hanley the Progressives mostly and one Democrat voted Hughes one Socialist and 20 Republicans voted Wilson in the tally dated Sept 23 with Tokyo reporting

Tokyo Japan Korea China Wilson Hughes Hanley

Young Woman's Christian Association seeks renewed members

Members' week at the Young Woman's Christian Association aims to increase rolls this September. The organization promotes a democratic sisterhood focused on service, with facilities like a swimming pool, gym, reading room, cafe, and lectures. The membership committee lists numerous local women.

Young Woman's Christian Association Young Woman’s Christian Association Glee Club A. W. Green W. L. Bingaman Arthur Burnet Amanda Conaway Stella Ellison O. M. Fitzhugh F. E. Hathaway W. D. Hicks S. D. Hopkins A. Huffmeyer O. N. Johnson Willis Keller W. A. King J. F. Kline Porter Loring Thomas Lodovic L. W. Massey L. T. Matthews J. M. McCormick R. T. Milburn Frank Moxey Joe Newton Perry Robertson Frank Stritt.matter Edith Warneck Walter Whisenant J. H. Biggar 8. P. Cunningham

British regiment adopts Belgian mascot Joseph Lefevre

King George visits the Northamptonshire regiment near the Somme and approves of a 12 year old Belgian boy named Joseph Lefevre, adopted into the unit and made a lance corporal. Joseph, son of a Belgian soldier, was found near Ypres after his mother was killed and his father wounded and captured.

Joseph Monsieur le Roi Northamptons London George Somme Joseph Lefevre Black Watch Ypres

Paper War Deepens Between Britain and Sweden

Stockholm reports the British demand to lift Sweden's pulp export embargo was refused. Sweden claims its mills can supply any white paper England needs. UK producers protest and threaten reprisals, raising tensions between the two nations.

Stockholm England Sweden

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Conservatism State National Bank Senator Sorghum Washington Star Wl Fund Canvass Furnish Chamber of Commerce Edison Arthur Middleton Metropolitan Middleton Houston Street Milady Democratic State Finance Committee Chilton Ise Boston Transcript Puck MR. Wilson America Hostetter Heye British Regiment King George Cor Travis and Soledad Sts Mayor Piano Co 4& Guaranty Fund Bank Gunter Hotel Bldg S. P. Skinner B. Taliaferro Jos. Resenfield Jack W. Neal Wm. V. Dielman
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