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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1915

Page

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City Prepares For Fiesta Week In San Antonio Parade Plans

City readies Fort Sam Houston area exhibits and a grand Fiesta program with tented displays at the post, a four Cavalry test, bands, and a Queen's ball. The weekend will feature the Wonders of Aladdin parade, a parade of Caliph pages, and the Battle of Flowers finale led by Governor Ferguson and Major General Funston.

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Flowers on Show as Civic Event Hosts in San Antonio

A long list details flowers to be shown at a civic event in San Antonio linked to Fiesta preparations. Prizes for best collections include multiple cash awards from several local women’s clubs and volunteers. Judges and helpers from numerous civic groups will oversee exhibitions and flower arrangements.

Civic Cement Mian Macy Mig Tas San Antons Wanserdeé Rooina Waeman'a Club Knox Penchal Joseph Shoncon Carr Mra. Co

Fiesta Attractions Scatter Across Plazas in San Antonio Carnival

The fair grounds list shows attractions at Alamo Plaza Main Military and Market streets including a zippodrome, merry-go-rounds, and a Titanic sinking exhibit. J A Warhtim tan, San Antonio winter quarter mogul, anchors outside shows while 22 feature works, notably a mammoth Hippodrome, promise new acts and performances.

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Spectacular 1910s Variety Show Promises Dazzling Acts

A bustling program features a Carmen like star in a musical comedy act with a clever troupe of artists. Acts include The Trip to Mars, Tanwer Deer's Jungleland with reptiles and curious sights, George Warley’s Filipino Midgets, and Princess Corlin in the Wonderland Show. The Panama Canal is highlighted as a premier engineering feat, along with Crystal Tangia as a standout attraction. Riding devices and a military band round out daily performances all week long.

Jay Arabia Thoreush Captain Sharp Leo Hamilton Louise Pany Mars Medway George Warley Adth Worthan Ehans Jens Jens Intelligent, Lmtiputlans Who Are A Renting Entertainera. Omble Patrléy Princess Corlin America Tangia I

Humane Society Elects New Officers and Directors

A.B. Weakley heads the Humane Society as annual meeting appoints officers and directors. James Anderson, long-time president, declines to stand. new officers include Ald. Weakley, James Anderson as first vice president, Mrs. Deden Wilwen as second vice president, F. Suthers as auditor, and several others managing treasurer, secretary, and various departments. Treasurer reports year expenses at 2417.17 across 301 children's department cases and animal service costs, with per person and per cage averages noted and year-to-year reductions in total expenditures.

AB. Wentday Wan Antonio Hemann Hicka Weaxley James Anderson Pnriety Ald wWenktey Rat Deden Wilwen Vic Suthers Miao Fatthin Fuqnay Cora Ogien Wilton A. Livingelon J. J. Stevens Russell EB. @. Howe W P. Baugh A. B. Weaklay J. Bennetton E.G. Hewes Suienara HP. Drought Srd Charles J. Lukin Rey A.W. Gordes Fale Hicke Arthur G Janes James A. Quinn Thyloe J. Brooks Davis W. Seetigaon Advlsrry Fred Davison Children's Department Edwin A. Hell Animal Department India Theiir Children's Department

Dredge Galveston Moves to Aransas Port Work Starts

Dredge Galveston now at Aransas Port will begin work in about six weeks, according to a statement by Galveston harbor manager. The vessel, built for 400,000 pounds, 904 tons long, draws 22 feet loaded, with hopper capacity of 2300 cubic yards. Two Kohra coal burners used in loading. discharge through traps beneath the surface in about fifteen minutes.

Port Aransar Tex Galvestan Cagl Wilcom Gasistat Galveston

Inconsistent Weather Forecast Across Cities

A fragmented weather forecast lists temperatures and conditions for multiple cities. Reported details include showers, wind directions, cloudiness, and Saturday highs such as 72 in an unspecified locale, 43 in Chicago, and 82 in an unclear city, with many garbled phrases and missing context.

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Mexico Needs Strong Hand Says Huerta Candidate

Ex-dictator Huerta argues Mexico must resist U S intervention and unite rival factions under a strong leader with public confidence. He condemns foreign interference as harmful and says Mexico’s path lies in gradual, pure reform led by a trusted Mexican ruler to end war and restore constitutional order.

Mexico United States Moalea Huagta New Foxx Moxie United United Hintey Warford

F-4 Submarine Raise Likely Weeks Away

Navy officers handling the wreck of the submarine F-4 said the operation to bring it to shallow water could take two or three weeks. Divers would lift the hull a few feet at a time and tow it upward, with risks of lines dipping or hull damage if the ship neared the surface.

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McAdoo Delayed Suit in Treasury Contingency Proceedings

Washington April 7 The delay was noted as a major factor in the government lawyers seeking continuance in the suit by Tees National Bank against treasury officials. Reports say a month’s delay may help the secretary recover from a recent operation. McAdoo shows active interest in the case while treasury attorneys pursue a vigorous defense before the court.

Ulnrsa Rigas Tees Washington T. Wecks Secretary of Treasury MrAfoo Seonth Tees National Bank Treasury Treasury Atcorneyé Amaliat McAdoo Willan SRA

Endeavorers Open Their Convention In San Antonio

The annual convention of the San Antonio Endeavor Society opened with a 2 luncheon at the Getind Ubtistan Chikel in San Antonio. Delegates from twenty-one Texas counties attended. The program featured remarks by Rev. Hugh Melellan, services led by Rev. A. T. Fitts and Rev. Ray Sreger, with sessions covering departments from citizenship to missionary work.

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Villas Great Army Faces Annihilation

The article details ongoing events around the Mexican conflict. It states Villa’s forces, led by the Villistas, face a potential collapse as negotiations with Carranza are reported. General Huerta’s move to the United States aims to secure support while authorities monitor his actions and connections. The piece notes secret service vigilance and the broader international implications.

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Matamoros Siege Raised and Monteryward Movements Ordered

A Mexican border report says the Vila attack on Matamoros was postponed as forces under General Rodriquez were ordered to Monterey. About 1,500 reinforcements from Rey Mesa unloaded, prepared to return to Monterey, while another force of 1,600 cavalry moved along the Rio Grande from Nuevo Laredo to harass retreats. Casualties were heavy for the Villistas with nearly 1,000 killed or wounded, including 30 officers.

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Obregon Victory Sparks U S Political Response

April 17 Vioka Cruz Wexien reports a statement from Reaqueirs criticizing Wilson era dep artments for censorship and propaganda. The note links Villa supporters to anti Villa factions and suggests U S sympathizers face retaliation as Obregon's victory shifts regional loyalties.

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Mexican Reform Debate Shapes Up In War-weary Nation

The piece discusses factions around Venustiano Carranza and the Liberal and Constitutionalist movements in Mexico. It notes Obregon’s defeat at Veracruz, shifting loyalties, and a prophecy that the Constitutional party, backed by Juarez and Carranza ideals, will triumph with reforms that end corrupt governance and privilege.

Mexico Obregon Veloya Villarooma Agele Miague Gonzales Garza Angeles Willa Villa Reform Party St. Carranza

Foreigners to be moved from Mexico City by special train

The Peedilon minister in Mexico City notified the State Department that about 200 foreigners will be evacuated on a special train on April 25. The train will run as far as lelo w where Zapatista control of the Vera Crus Railway rods exists. General Carranza has given assurances for a second train to meet that evacuation from Vera Vees.

Washington, D Mexico City State Department Lelow Zapatista Vera Crus Carranza Vera Vees

Obituary Table for Tine Amanda Cable

Obituary notice for Tine Amanda Cable aged nine, daughter of Mrs. ay Ay Gregors, residing at 341 Ennis Lane, Ennis Helstie. Widow of Myron M. Cable of Hnn gas City, survived by her daughter, with funeral plans pending. Interment Sunday night at Sloan & Hagy Undertaking and Shelley's Loring Undertaking Cay. Ambulance service listed.

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