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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1915

Page

2

Plague threat looms as doctors battle in Serbia

A chaotic wartime bulletin reviews the spread of a deadly plague from Serbia toward Europe and America. It cites doctors like Dr Emanuel Gihman and Dr Richard Strong, noting Red Cross efforts and calls for coordinated containment.

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Debates on American Neutrality in War Times

The essay argues that strict neutrality harms American interests as Britain and Germany pursue war materials and public opinion shifts. It cites German and English critiques of Wilson’s policy, warning that inaction risks moral compromise and invites closer intervention by the United States. The piece urges a clearer stance rather than passive neutrality.

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Fighting the Plague Drives Sanitary Efforts in Northern France

French authorities report a large northern region of over 40 000 square miles faces air and water contamination from unburied or poorly buried corpses. Sanitary engineers work outside the firefighting zone fumigating disinfecting burying and draining as weather threatens. A typhus epidemic also flares in the southwest as authorities warn of worsening conditions and health risks.

France Hestily Tate

Autocracy and War Show Rising Power of Authority

The piece argues that autocracy enables rapid mobilization and obedience, citing Germany Austria and Russia as examples where rulers’ demands become people’s actions. It notes Russia’s slower front due to logistics, but attributes it to transport limits, not citizen resistance. It contrasts republican hesitation with monarchic efficiency, and recounts France’s early war tensions with political leaders shaping strategy.

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English Attitudes to War Poli cy and Government Control

Fragmentary excerpt analyzes British public sentiment during wartime. It notes acceptance of government takeover of munition factories, worries about prohibition effects, and contrasts British stubbornness with shifting views on mobilization. It discusses reliance on naval power and limited belief in land forces, with observations on German threats and autocratic behavior.

Drunken Auto Drivers Alarm City Officials

A local editorial argues for an ordinance revoking the licenses of intoxicated drivers for at least one year. It compares drunk motorists to armed threats, stating both endanger lives and should be barred from street use and public areas. It stresses railroads ban intoxicated engineers and urges similar strict measures for autos.

Werrs of Sin and Election Crooks Entering Long Terms

The Raossi City Journal notes cynicism toward election crooks and the public sympathy for victims is lacking. It argues the gang deserves prison for actions deemed absolutely criminal, while predicting terms for those involved as part of a broader scandal.

Wade Raossi

Oklahoma Poker Reform Sparks Debate Across States

The Post-Dispatch reports on proposed changes to poker terminology and rules in Oklahoma and similar moves in other states. Advocates urge standardization of poker values and regulated terminology to ensure fair play and equal opportunity, amid broader calls for progressive gaming reforms.

Oklahoma St Louis Post- Dispatch

Bumpy Commander Faces Punishment for Destruction Claim

A garbled report cites a controversial naval action involving a “Bumpy” commander. It suggests the Prve freighter sinking and hints at penal consequences for the German or Anrodi figure, with unclear motives and disputed orders amid wartime tensions.

Preidrich Anrodi Daubtlega Yeasey

Fragmented romance scene spans care for infant and new love

An intimate exchange unfolds between Treve, a man cradling a baby, and a wary woman as a domestic scene shifts toward shared dreams of family. The moment deepens connections, revealing unspoken longing and evolving affection amid a fragile domestic tableau.

Gown in blue satin and silver beads steals Parisian mood

A vivid description of a gown in blue satin trimmed with silver-beaded embroidery appears amid a serialized tale. The ensemble features a full skirt arranged in soft pleats, a front girdle, a blue dupione bodice, and untrimmed satin cuffs, reflecting period fashion amid domestic drama and a looming cliffhanger as characters argue and scheme.

Isla Afia Barty

Jitney Drivers Plea Overcharges and Weather Woes

A letter from a jitney driver laments overcharge attempts by female passengers during rain, recounts a downpour fare dispute on Houston and St Marys streets, and criticizes passengers for vague distances. The writer describes moments of fatigue, sympathy for fellow drivers, and a view of women as more challenging riders in rough weather.

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May Queen Tale From a Cradle of Strife in 1900s

A fragmented tale centers on Maury a child teased as pampered and vain who aspires to be May Queen. After a school election she garners only three votes and watches Nettie Brown chosen instead. The story hints at social pressure and rumors shaping a girl’s resolve and shame.

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Campaign Against Cats Sparks Moral Debate On Birds

A historic, heated discussion argues cats harm birds and spread disease, urging abolition of felines from society. Critics claim cats are destructive, uncivilized value undermining civilization, while supporters discuss affection and companionship amid the controversy.

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