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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1915

Page

11

Pageant of the Caliph Full of Fun In Fiesta Parade

A lively pageant titled Pageant of the Caliph Full of Fun featured floats satirizing politics from local to national. The Fiesta committee staged burlesque scenes with political figures, such as Brown and Shook, the floating vote, and the Hague Peace Tribunal, amid lively bands and mounted police.

Piesia aAstecrtian Fiesta Committee N. J. King W. Ho Chambers J. F. Fentiman Walter Napier William Gubhardt Jon Wiliams Tom Brown Ted Ruta Jack Hurke Gude Hoye George Wheater Frilies Bingviligpollo YOM. C. AL New Chon Board Mexico Cleopatra Exredan Ether Ferguson Exchange Lark Johnson Temple of Peace Tire Hague Gale Ona Mutt Jeff Khown Colgvitt Medina Lake Prestiant

Mrs Thomson Tells Women in Philadelphia Letter

A Philadelphia woman aged about 40 recounts relief from years of change of life pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She endorses the remedy and urges others to consult doctors and seek guidance from the firm in Lynn Massachusetts, noting confidence in the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham Philadelphia Iast Lydix E. Pinkham Pinkhem Mes. Thomson Ranwelist Lydia Pinkham

Procession Floats and Colorful Signs in Local Parade

Spectators watched a parade featuring a float with a placard reading I am waiting and a display tied to ALN Morse. The event included a mock duel between a heavyset white man and a smaller Black youth in boxing gloves, as well as floats titled the Return of the Q. O. F and the King of the Cunivdl and his Dukes.

Ucrons Ban ALN R. E. Morse Bl. Morse Gt. Anthony Taddy

DAR Session Reports Honor and Memorials in Washington

Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington held a session April 23 focusing on committee reports. The program included plans for an International Peace Exhibition and a Memorial to Mrs Woodrow Wilson. A tribute to Stonewall Jackson and others was scheduled as a half hour feature.

Washington B.C Daughters of the American Revolution International Woodrow Wilson Blonewall Jackson Athara Baroy Baroy ‘Uy Company's Ambition Ip To Capters’ A General,”” Stine Hey Areen

Unclear Soviet Era Figure In War Plot Allegations

A garbled report suggests a Russian general named Demetrieff involved in sieges and conspiracies amid the Halkan war. The piece hints at shifts between Gallcian campaigns and Warsaw fronts to counter Von Hindenburg and protect civilians, mentioning ammunition ties and public unrest.

Demetrieff Kiar Wader Aurianopia Bss Germany Audirin Warsaw Bela

Greenbrier Crew Survives Sinking Near North Sea

Captain J Walton and 25 crew members of the steamer Greenbrier, sunk by a mine in the North Sea, reached New York aboard the Rotter dam from Rotterdam. All hands were saved after launching two boats and surviving hours at sea before reaching the German coast.

New York J. Walton Greenbrier North Sea Rotterdam Bremen New Orleans Otern Green Urléz Eunk Germany Kirkweldy & Brittoh Yrorattf Caplait D. Rockenbach A. Gessnelle United States Army Nivesvers

Clears Skin and Blood Troubles Ad Held Out by Patent Remedy

An advertisement touts B. and B. a blood purifier claimed to cleanse skin and blood, reducing eczema pimples rheumatism and fever blisters. It urges buying from druggists with a circular offering free advice and claims Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga distributes the bottle with packaging urging caution against counterfeit copies.

Atlanta

Judge H. M. Burney Dies Near Kerrville

Kerrville Texas April 2 Judge H M Burney a pioneer who lived near Kerrville since 1850s died Friday morning at his ranch home about event miles from Kerrville. He was Kerrville’s postmaster for seven years and county judge in the sixties, later elected again in 1874. Survived by widow Mary A Tatum two sisters and brother all 81 plus, funeral planned in Kerrville Saturday or Sunday.

Kerrville Tex LN. Wirnog Hare Fa Ranch Tadge Burney North Carolina Tezux Kerr County Mary A. Tatum Washington County Burney Monhey Fort Worth J. C. Burpney Austin W. D William Len Denter Mick John W. Bury Henry P. Bulmer San Antonio

International letter of credit eases travel payments

A NY based trust company introduces an international letter of credit payable in dollars instead of pounds to streamline American travel payments. The facility will be opened in major European markets after the war and extended to Central and South American countries and the Far East. Americans typically spend about 200 million dollars yearly in Europe.

New York Apis Jean Nf Nuancine Odey Squitable Trust Company Jyrescy Coldeclan Londen Xir Europe Bne Far East

Aero Experts Meet Washington DC Organize Aeronautics Work

An advisory committee appointed by President Whisen and authorized by the late Congress gathered today to organize and discuss aeronautics work. The committee will direct research and experiments at the Army Airfield in San Diego, the Army Center in San Antonio, and the Naval Aviation School at Pensacola to improve efficiency and reduce risks for air operations.

Washington, D.C Whisen Congress Welle Gathored Hom Tesday Army Axinston Pchipal San Dino Cal Avta- Gon San Antonio Tex Naval Penancolu Fin

Good Roads Meeting In Louisville Discusses Proposed Route

Governors and four state commissioners convened to discuss a proposed highway from Chiengs to Milam Fin. Attending were leaders from multiple states, with construction aims and route decisions to be finalized by the charter holders. Local oil and gas companies received permits to sell stock under blue sky laws as new incorporations were announced.

Louisville Kye Sixie Menney Chiengs Milam Fin Gorérhats Ratton Inedinne Minton Georgia McCrary Kentucks Chattanooga Nash Mile Tenn Indianapalia Rome Cincinnati Mathers Todas Austin Tex Oi and Gas Company of Theyndele Milam County T, Cox J. Z Biliott W. B. Billatt Oil Hed Gas Company of Taylor Capital J. A. Johnson Fl. Crook H. A. Leitmin J. J. Crude and

Austin Dryny and Cel Railway Adds Enhancements

In Austin Texas on April 23 the railway commission grants extension of authority to raise bonds for additions and betterments on the line between Bry and Caltesey Stevan. The original authorization capped bonds at 10,000 but only 72,000 issued. remaining authorization now being utilized to complete the project.

Austin Tex Wailrong Commission Dryny and Celwere Pampans Bry Caltesey Stevan

Birth Record for April Helee in Hendry county area

Birth notice records a newborn named Te fe ant the Pravk Hendry Lots with dates April 18 and April 3. Parents listed as Mr and Mrs Jeten Coellar with other unclear entries. Additional lines reference April 7 and names Waltorg and Mey.

Pravk Mee Jeten Coellar Bucee Waltorg Aurees

Burial Permits and Local Registry Notes

Fragmentary OCR item lists burial permits and a local register detail. Mentions 280 North address, a lane or road name, and dates in April. Context appears to be administrative notes on permits or registrations with unclear names and departments.

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