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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1915

Page

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Lloyds on Holland Toss in the event of war

Amsterdam reports Lloyds warn of possible war with Germany within three months. Navigation deemed too perilous. Details discuss Sweden Finland relations and broader European tensions as of April 24. The dispatch reflects cautious maritime insurance and risk assessment amid looming hostilities.

Hallins Germany Amsterdam London Sweden Finland Christiana Fordlan Heligoland

Who Signed Their Names? In Lighter's endorsement withdrawal note

Editor Light reports his name appears on a statement withdrawing support from Dr. G. W. Sims without authorization. He denies signing or authorizing anyone to sign for him and states he continues to support Dr. Sims. He urges readers to rely on his actual endorsement.

G. W. Sims Citizens' League C. W. Sima Sima Bindley Hadra Applewhits Goldenloom McManus Citizens' Leagne J. R. Whisenant Sims Court House BROW

Immigrant settlement eyed for Texas amid European war

The Katy Railroad official forecast that European conflict will push Germans, French, Austrians and others to settle in Texas. He predicted middle class migrants would arrive after the war, drawn by cheap land and Texas’s undeveloped status, with Texas becoming a gateway to Mexico and a beneficiary of favorable location.

Texas G. Langston Katy Railroad St. Louis Langston San Antonio Pexaa Langaton Europe Europa Becaus United States

Acquittal For Dr Hughes In Libel Assault Case

A jury in Batesville Arkansas acquitted Dr J C Duchess of the assault charge against Isom Bagley from Lafayette county who was shot to death last October on the streets of Heaxle. The defense claimed Bagley was killed while en route home with a coathea to bury Hughes son Alfred who died in a pistol duel with Hughes hours earlier. Hughes was cleared on self defense. Mayor Wooldrugr and Rev Bob Shaler to speak at First Baptist Sunday night.

Batesville Ark Apri J. C. Duchess Werthy Drunwist Hoxie Ad Isom Bagley Lafayette County Heaxle Hughes Begley Lothea Alfred

Pastoriza Plans Tax Reform Faces Supreme Court Review

J J Pastoriza, Houston tax commissioner, defends a single tax approach blending Henry George ideas with additions. He claims real estate taxed at 76 percent and improvements at 25 percent to spur building and attracted funds by exempting notes and cash. The city expanded to 32 square miles, enlarging vacant land value disputes. The plan prompted court actions. the case is before the Texas Supreme Court.

J.J. Pastoriza Houston Aly Supreme Court of the State San Antonio Pastoriza St. Anthony Hotel Henry George Pastorize Ontede Conitatists Sun George Joudon City Pantariza District Court Supreme Court

Alamo Chapter Plans Upkeep Meeting in San Antonio

The Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters for the Republic of Texas will meet Monday morning at the Gunter Hotel to discuss year plans and a fundraising drive for Alamo upkeep. Mrs. Sara Arixeou Savier is visiting from the state convention in Russ VilIa to discuss relief from upkeep expenses previously guaranteed by Mrs Sevier after the ex-Governor Colquitt restoration dispute.

Alamo Daughters For the Republic of Texas Gunter Hotel Sara Arixeou Savier San Antonio the Daughters of the Republic Colquitt

Obituary items list local funeral notices and details

Obituary notices from San Antonio and Lebanon detail death of John W. Farris member of Minnesota legislature, and funeral plans for B. F. Goldsmith N. J. Petrich and H. A Heuter with pallbearers listed, burial sites, and service times. Also includes notices for Pearce Robinson and shipping news from Amsterdam about a German flotilla sighting.

Brown Town Election Contest Highlights City Officials

A fragmented page details Brown supporters and opponents in a local election. It lists county officials and their limited activity, notes appointees backing Brown, and cites a rally canceled by heavy rain. It also references endorsement disputes by the Citizens' League and physician endorsements retracted or affirmed. There is a recurring poem railing at local governance and favoring Brown's ticket.

Cout. Ty van H. Howard Br Dewwlas Lurgon Brown Major Brown Albert V. Huth John A. Bitter Charles X.gulzelt J. K. Lararn Jacob Klaus Frask Newton People’s Municipal League Bowen Taland Boledad Street o / ws Butte Hiekel Citi Sony League Play Bedell Sven Mr. Brawn Citizens’ League Jann Tobin Andrees Tay James FR. Davis Grown Ticket Mr. Brown

Civil Engineers Meet in Fort Worth At Texae Branch Session

Fort Worth delegates gathered for the semi annual convention of the American Society of Civil Engineers Texas branch. Topics included ret tempered concrete discussed by John Hawley and C H Kedrey highlighted by talks on highway incompetence and city building regulations. About forty five members attended amid flood disruptions north of San Antonio. Turkish planes brought down near Athens as bombardment continued.

Fort Worth Iyas Texae Branca American Society of Civil Engineers Gunter Hotel C. H. Kedrey San Antonio Engineers John B. Hawley Texas National Society Hawley D. B. Ohlo Bexar County

Villa Wounded Leave Seventy Recovered for Mexico

Brownsville Texas April 24 Seventy wounded soldiers were sent to the Texas border area for transfer to Villa army lines in Mexico after a large number were treated here. About two hundred ten wounded arrived from Matamoros March 28. Fourteen remain under care locally while the rest return to Mexico. Red Cross nurses anticipate leaving for Houston and Dallas soon.

Mexicos Brownsville Tex Bagia Paes Texas San Antonis Villa Pye Arau-Negras Mexico Matamoros Red Cross Houston Dallas

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

An old advertise-like notice touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion gas and sour stomach. It claims meals digest easily, prevents fermentation and toxins, and offers a free fifty cent case to druggists. The ad promises relief within five minutes for stomach disorders.

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