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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
4
General Bir Horsee Smith-Dorrien, commander of the British Second Army, told officers of the Canadian contingent at Newhaven Chapelle near Ypres that no one can say definitely when the war will end as the force was moved from Newve Chapelle in Ypres.
A quote asserts the war will end and denies a further winter campaign. It claims Germany’s reserves are exhausted, with only one more to draw, then all available manpower would be used.
A Reuters dispatch from Sofia reports the German emperor informed his sister, the Queen of Greece, of German and Austrian front successes on both western and eastern fronts. He reiterated confidence in eventual victory and warned that this will serve as a warning to any nations considering joining Germany's enemies.
Vehicle filings list several licensees including Mrs W Ogden of Country Club area for a motorcycle and H F Cras fork at 216 East Crockett Street. George Potchernink shows a 25 Ener Houston street address with a street tag. J A Plein appears at El raeudorf Texas and Overland listing for the period.
Building permits issued on Washington Street for a $14 000 dwelling and on North Florence Avenue for four five room houses at $406 000 while O'Connell repalrate a dwelling on Sherman Street for $200. The piece seguees into Civil War reminiscences highlighting Twenty third Massachusetts Volunteers and frontline bravery at Gold Harbor with a corporal and Private Suliman cited among the anecdotal memories.
London April 28 The Tower of London, famed for its bloody history and notable prisons, will be opened further to the public. Visitors may inspect the Bloody Tower and nearby sites once off limits, with guided passages noted by historians. The plan aims to reduce the aura of horror surrounding the site while preserving historic inscriptions and cell blocks.
To the People of San Antonio. We feel grateful for the vote you gave us and are proud of this expression of confidence. The progress of this city is our aim and your aim.
Washington April 28 National banks across the United States are reducing overdrafts after Comptroller John Williams ordered banks to issue resolutions barring any officer or employee from paying checks that exceed the actual funds on deposit. Earlier calls showed overdrafts near 16 million, with previous highs over 50 million. banks largely complied, though with some resistance. Preliminary data from March 4 indicates substantial drops in overdraft levels, aligning with Williams’s intent to halt the practice nationwide.
The fragment lists varied train and connection details across cities including Houston Waco Austin Kerrville Victoria Cuero and San Francisco with times like 10 pm 28:00 am and 3:00 pm. It references several services such as Sunset Limited Sunset Espress and Sunset Shinkea Foes, noting daily departures and Sunday services along with connections to New Orleans and San Francisco.
Reports to Geneva say all missiles hit their targets with negligible damage. Rifles and safe machinery were destroyed in the incident. Nearby Oberndart near Stuttgart is noted with the events. The Woman's Gospel and Rescue Association will meet at the Maverick Hotel Thursday afternoon for its regular weekly business session. AM members are urged to attend due to important matters on the agenda. In Dallas, a jury was completed to try S R Trammell, ex policeman, for killing Jesse Wright, a fellow officer, last July. testimony to begin this afternoon.
Over ten years automobile makers have expanded into large newspaper advertisers as vehicle numbers rise while prices fall. Increased advertising enhances distribution and lowers costs, benefiting consumers through greater access to autos and lower prices.
Widespread damage reported as six hundred acres of wheat are destroyed in Grant County. Insect experts led by C. W. Creel say crickets invade districts and trenches are plowed to check them. Governor Lister urged to provide aid in the battle against the pests.
Arthur Krowkesty and Annie Zimentre obtained a marriage license, joined by witnesses Joan and Martin Clark as recorded on Tidtetny 7 BU date.
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