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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1915

Page

4

Barnes Libel Suit Against 7 Aims to Uncover Era of Political Deals

Syracuse dispatch reports former President Theodore Roosevelt to testify in a libel suit against William Barnes Jr. over corruption claims. The case seeks to reveal two decades of New York Republican dealings, Tammany Hall links, and alleged backroom deals involving contracts and political appointments. Roosevelt and Barnes are set for court appearances in Onondaga County, with testimony expected to implicate Murphy and Gorman in brokered arrangements.

Syracuse N.Y Empire State Theodore Roosevelt William Barnes Jy Republican Annte Committee Delug Grifter Bass Man Mr. Haines Aulng Molanel Roosevelt Barnes New York Suprema Court Ononadaga County Willem & Andrews Andrews Court of Appeals Ioosevelt Harvard Elshlyalesmen Aummoos Colorel Toosevelt Sunda Toosevelt Ttienia League Hoes Ne York Charley Hughes Olltielane Volonel Lie

Retailers of State to Meet in Austin

The annual convention of the Retail Merchants Association will convene in Austin June 22 to 24. Delegates stay at the Driskill. sessions on rules, credentials, and resolutions, with addresses by state and local officials and a Thursday program featuring entertainment at Wooldridge Park.

Retail Merchants’ Association Texas Austin Association At Driskill Hotel Eighth Street Ferguson la. B. Woolaridge Critten den of Fort Worth Btate Patt F. Myers Palestine W. J. Edgecomb San Antonio W. A. AcklMas George Mendel Jr Aub Fin Committee On W. M. Morgan Port Rideo Wooldridge Parle

Marriage Licenses Reported in Recent City Docket

Marriage licenses were issued to several couples including Sarit Bamnet Helanne Jompra Garcay, Wallace and Gallia Wadanacth, Franch Menuet Dralso Rant and Mallon Davis, Qeie Carma and Dolores Ew al Gnebel, Anble leral.

Garcay Wallace Gallia Wadanacth Franch Menuet Dralso Rant Mallon Davis Pnite Qeie Carma Dolores Ewal Gnebel Anble Leral

Vaughan reviews year for lumbermen benefit in Houston

George C. Vaughan delivers the Texas Lumbermen's Association annual address in Houston lamenting high costs and war disruptions. He urges debt control, stronger credit practices, continued advertising, and closer merchant customer relations to foster a stable postwar economy and lasting trade growth.

George C. Vaughan Texas Lumbermen’s Association Turaday Houston San Antonio John E. Quares Fort Worth C. E. Walden Beaumont R. M. Farrar Secretay J. C. Dionne Vaughan Nesamian Europe Quietus Texas Dagstux

Brown Ribbons Make Initial Appearance in San Antonio

The sole political activity in San Antonio Saturday was the appearance of brown ribbons used by Citizens' League campaign workers. The scene noted thin support with five candidates running under Brown, Vories F., and Clinton G. Brown, while two years ago brown ribbons were common in mayoral races. Today most wearers are city and county employees.

San Antonio Brown Vories F Clinton G. Brown Citizens’ League

Carnival sale offer broad assorted hardware and fuel items

A fragmented newspaper ad lists items for sale including saws, back saws with prices, plumbing parts, a 25 foot hose, fountain lawn sprinklers, irons, oil stoves with several burner options, and house paint. It promotes 1 to 4 burner stoves, a blue flame oil stove, and various garden and hardware goods with prices and “Monday only” deals.

Carnival Aber Neili Kiantrin Pereslor Rochester Finch Ang Finch

Campaign tensions rise as Shook crowds out Brown allies

Citizens' League leaders fear campaign trouble as Judge Phil Shook draws large crowds at meetings. Brown supporters complain of stalling progress and belittling tactics by Ebook allies, yet attendance at Shook gatherings outstrips similar events in the city, signaling influence shifts though not definitive election proof.

Citizens’ League Phil. Shook Henk Shookin Brown

William Henken Dies in Bexar County Farm Home

William Henken, 67, longtime Bexar County resident and German native, died at his Bomerset Road farm home near San Antonio Saturday afternoon. He came to the U S at 24, lived in Seguin then San Antonio, worked various trades, and farmed the last twenty years. Survived by widow and two daughters Miss Irene Henken and Mrs J C Wietzel of Bexar County. Funeral at 2 o'clock Sunday from his old home and interment in Bexar Cemetery.

William “Henken Bexar San Antonio Bomerect Henken Germany Seguin Texas Ban ‘Antonio Bomerset Rand Henken. Ly Ite Henken J.C. Wietzel Bexar County Detoek Br Henken Ss Cre

Automobiles Licenses From 1874 List Fragment

Fragmented license list showing names and addresses for auto licenses and related entries from 1874. Entries include B Randle 915-2 lsmney street and others with varied street spellings and misreadings.

B. Randle Lsmney- Street Ohneon Burnett Street Jeffrey Herman Staibring Sbox BS Chevrolet Maxost F. Merrit Beott Delmar Atrant Ford Perron McKintey Avenue Gees—Ghalmerr J. D. Biins W. Fiori Ghest Agri—Crudebaker Vicenta Barttenr Commarea Streat Nto Chalars Vicente Heminns Commerce Herbert Tenber Satines

Building Permits Listing with Various Applicants

Building permits filed by Mary Bore for a carnge on Enat Pom, marce street for 4100. Schote and phere request work on Als amo Tinga for 40. Tapeh Pronm proposes a house on Angelo Ft for gian a. Huorts aed on Sint Houston etreat for 00. Wand an apartment hhh on TAM pay Beare Pikes for 92601.

Mary Bore Carnge Enat Pom Marce Street Schote and Phere Alsamo Tinga Tapeh Angelo Ft Giana Huorts Aed Sint Houston Wand Tam Pay Beare

Board Committees Named by Hood Board Committees Named by Hood

The new school board president Walton D. Hood announced committee assignments after the first meeting to ensure uninterrupted school business. Building and supply committees include J. W. Donnell and John F. Fentiman with Mrs. Rena Maverick Green. other panels cover study, janitors, and sanitation and hygiene with listed members.

Walton D. Hood Hunstock Avenue J. W. Donnell John F. Fentiman Henry Steichen John“. Fentiman Chiirman Rena Maverick Green J. W. Potinell W. J. Pri G. Bechtel Hil Hertzberg Eli Hertberg Mra. Im Ellem B. G. Bechtel Courma.of IBM J. Tena Maverick Green W.J. Pyne Henry Stelehen Joh.f. Fentiman W. J. Pyne Sau- Station-Ana Hygiene Rens Biav Erek Green Hen Steichen Myles G. Beehtes M. J. Bits Jolt Hertaberg

Petitions Urge Reappointment of Lukin as Supt in San Antonio

Circulating among friends of the current superintendent, petitions to MW Hood and school board members press for reappointing Prof. Charles J. Lukin as superintendent of public schools. Lukin has served San Antonio schools for 24 years, about seven as superintendent, and the petition asks that it be given to Lukin after board action.

MW. D. Hood Elest Charles J. Lukin Public Schoolz Sre Professor Lukin San Antonio

Mira Holmauist to Visit San Antonio for YWCA Conference

Miss Mira Holmauist of New York City executive head of the YWCA pathology department will arrive in San Antonio April 22 to meet the local association and board of directors. She will discuss recommendations to be presented at the national convention in Los Angeles May 5 to 11. The board plans a meeting Thursday afternoon to review her visit.

Mira Louise Holmauist W. Co. A Migs Lonce Holmduigt New York City National Young Woman's Christian Association San Antonio Contar National Association Los Angeles Miss Tfolmauist United States

Mot Wella direct care operation at new St Marys Street Bridge

The text reports a care operation at the new St Marys Street Bridge causing morning delays. Traffic will be diverted from Navarro Street to former routes toward St Macy’s Street and WT Turns south. A loop will form with a single track causing delays. provisionally minimal detours expected.

St Marys Reet Bridge Aparien Telepaouen

Freckles and Blotches Are Easily Peeled Off

An old advertisement touts a wax based treatment to remove freckles and blemishes. It claims wax with cold cream dissolves flaws overnight, promising clear skin and a youthful look. The promotion urges readers to consult a druggist for one ounce of product and to wash away the residue with soap and water.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Roosevelt CkMonel Roemerele Wal Barnes White House Betoras Ant Do Nechoysen Tratovk Atrong Tegal Dharnetal People’s Municipal League BIG Crockery Store Alaska Olmpit Inclu Stove t-Barner White Mountain Newton, Weller & Wagner Co West Commerce Street William Henken County Hood Lukin Schopl Boont Rleton Nyo Otugesal Wicks Charles Rees Gunter Hort Houston Street
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