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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1915

Page

7

Leo M. Frank Loses In Legal Fight For Life

The U S Supreme Court rejects Leo M Frank's appeal from a Georgia murder conviction. Justice Pitney writes the majority decision upholding the trial court ruling and the death sentence remains. a dissent by Justice Holmes is noted. The board of pardons may offer the last avenue for clemency as Georgia officials hold the case.

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Hens Prove Own Guilt In Garden

Chicago April 18 A playful local mystery surfaces as hens in a garden cause laughter with feathered mischief. A neighbor owner accuses them of garden theft after seed and grain disappear, while the birds display clever antics by pecking and leaving tied threads that reveal their alleged words.

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Spain Urged To Declare Policy By Former Premier

Former Spanish premier told an audience in Madrid that Spain should declare a formal foreign policy. He warned the belligerents risked harming Spain’s interests and noted the Cartagena agreements with Britain and France, while Germany showed no sign of quieting irritation at the accord.

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Oldest Mason Iseac Kohn Dies in San Francisco

Iseac Kohn aged ninety one, reputed wealthiest figure on the Pacific coast, died in San Francisco after arriving in the United States from Nevada as a child. He was celebrated as one of the era’s prominent masons.

Gane Kohn California San Francisco Cal Iseac Kohn Pacific Coast United States Nevada

Weather snapshot for tourists across cities

Fragmented forecast notes show temperatures and conditions for St Louis Chicago Denver Bagotey Sew Vern Townportins Washington and others. Reports mention clear skies, winds varying from northeast to southwest, and frost or near freezing conditions in parts.

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King's Arrival to Signal Grand Fiesta in San Antonio

King Antonio's arrival signals a week of pomp in San Antonio planned by Gran Quivera. Key events include a royal procession to Alamo Plaza, a reading of a royal proclamation, and performances at the Grand Opera House. Officials expect thousands to greet the monarch as Fiesta Week opens with ceremonies and entertainments downtown.

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German Headquarters State Famous Lieutenant Made a Prisoner in Belgium

Berlin reports a German dispatch claiming a famed French aviator, Henri Garros, captured in Belgium. The notice lists Garros’s career milestones, including record flights and battles, and notes his alleged killing of a German observer during the Dankirk operation.

Belgium

Jews Demand Rights Move For Equal Citizenship

New York April 19 a movement to secure equal rights for Jews in belligerent nations was inaugurated after a meeting of 300 telepaths? and the National Workmen's committee on Jewish rights. Jewish labor groups with 209,008 members claim representation in the committee. The drive seeks equal rights for Jews in Russia and aims for a universal movement through the world. Promoters hope socialist parties in Europe will back the demand for Jews to be treated as equal citizens and seek Jew representation inside a postwar peace congress.

New York National Workmen's Committee On Russia Shiplikoff Socialiste Parties of Europe Peace Congress of Europe

Sebastian on Trial in Los Angeles Angers Mayoral Bid

Charles E. Sebastian candidate for taxayer and chief of police faces trial on charges of contributing to the delinquency of Edith Sorkin a minor. He is joined by Mrs Lillie Pratt guardian of the Sorkin girl and by Earl Rogers his counsel in an indictment charging attempting to influence the grand jury. Sebastian and his case cloud his mayoral chances at the May 4 primary.

Los Angeles Charlea E. Sebastian Teayer Andil Edith Sorkin Lillie Pratt Sebastian Victoria Desparte Cecile Livingston Juventile Court Earl Rogers Grand Jury Desparic Livingston

Fiesta Show Set at Wortham in Pittsburgh Taln andl Yelnd

Fragmented OCR note describes Fiesta shows at Wortham in Pittsburgh with captions about set up and a mention of the Arabia show to be continued on the next page. Names and places are garbled but indicate an event program and organizational setup difficulties.

Carpenters Willing to Enter Arbitration Amid Strike

Chicago April 14 carpenters denounced pressure to settle the 16 000 union lens strike and sign arbitration. Workers remained willing to enter arbitration while contractors hesitated, delaying progress and fueling tensions over the stalled dispute.

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Austria and Italy Near Breaking Point

The report describes tensions between Austria and Italy over wartime supply routes. It notes Swiss authorities seizing American guns from Genoa and rail shipments to Germany via Italy, while Romania and Transylvania take joint action to block civilian transit, signaling escalating pressure on Austria-Hungary.

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Bomb throwers given prison terms in cathedral plot

New York April 8 Frank Abaria and Carmine Carbone archiste were convicted for meaning and selling bombs in St Patrick's Cathedral. They planned shipment of bombs on March 2 as hundreds gathered for services. They were sentenced to not less than six years and not more than twelve. They serve weeks past.

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Torpedo sinks trawler Vanilla in North Sea disaster

London April 19 British trawler Vanilla was sunk by a German submarine torpedo in the North Sea. Captain Hill of the Ferma reported he was nearby when Vanilla was struck and attempted rescue of the crew. The submarine fired a second torpedo forcing Ferma to seek safety.

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Willsons Involved In Campbell Suit Courtroom Drama

In a sprawling Campbell will case the Willsons and Campbell families clash over an estate and the identity of a daughter. Witnesses include Mrs. Mampbedl Kurkham and Elizabeth Biuliicka as the trial unfolds, with disputed claims about who is the rightful heir to the Campbell estate and whether Gaul Panny Well Tuckham is the daughter in question.

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Jitney men win in Virginia court

In Richmond Virginia April 19 a local court ruled in favor of jitney operators denying an injunction sought by the Virginia Railroad and Power Company to restrain jitneys from street use without a municipal franchise. The court held jitneys are subject to street regulations like other vehicles. The street railway company has been operating jitneys pending further appellate action. City ordinances awaiting council action would require jitney operators to post bonds for injuries and related risks.

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Lifting the F-4 Submarine Lift Near Honolulu

A historic lifting test of the submerged F-4 submarine near Honolulu involves ten snow ponies and the tug Alert. Early attempts to raise the craft direct to shallow water faced delays for a minor defect, with naval authorities evaluating feasibility of alternate lifting methods to surface the vessel.

Honolulu United States Alert

Submarine Sinking Reported From Constantinople Front

incompletely legible dispatch from Constantinople reports a submarine incident near London waters with officials noting casualties and crew details. surviving officers and many sailors are mentioned, but the damaged text obscures clear names and dates.

Crowdpacks Courtroom as Barnes Libel Suit Opens Against Roosevelt

A large crowd gathered for the libel case of Barnes against Roosevelt. The proceedings featured intense questioning of jurors, with Barnum directing the examination and Roosevelt arriving with observers and supporters. tense moment as the case progressed and juror panels were sifted.

Great Crowd Barnes Roosevelt

Record of Severe Flood Rainfall and City Damage

Widespread heavy rain and a 3.87 inch total over three hours caused severe flooding and damage. Roads, utilities, and pavements suffered, with riverside areas and lowlands inundated. Utilities crews restored services as streets opened. electrical storms damaged lines and halted transit briefly.

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Wheat Belt churches shield Protestant mission ties funds

An analysis of recent annual reports released today says churches in the Wheat Belt saved the financial situation for nine Protestant missionary societies across America. It notes that low cotton prices hurt gifts, causing decreased contributions in Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and England.

Wheat Belt America South Pennerlvania New York New Jersey England

Who Pays No Merels A Rite Of Life In The Light

A fragmented notice invites readers to begin a daily instalment series in The Light. It promises a progression from struggle to victory as readers follow the first stage of a recurring life rite and urges action to read further on the next page.

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