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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1915

Page

12

Couple from Mexico Seek Help After Voyage and Illness

A Mexican couple facing illness and destitution after a voyage to the United States appeals for aid. They describe a crowded boat to Galveston, quarantine, and subsequent illness that left them unable to work. They are stranded in San Antonio seeking funds from relatives and the Associated Press report notes efforts to assist.

West Galvaston Loum San Antonio West Virginia Maley

Green Cross Emblem Debate Prompts City Health Officials

Physicians push to change a local ordinance to allow green crosses on medical insignia matching the federal standard. The American Medical Association and county medical society weigh in as debates unfold on authorized emblems and enforcement in San Ag roal.

Muxar County Sreen

Armored Fronts Urged as War Office Debates

The War Office advocates arming front line troops amid urgent debates on defense policy. Officials discuss feasibility and risks while civilian leaders push for stronger protective gear and weaponry for soldiers in the field.

G R Blocker Dies After Long San Antonio Service

G R Blocker, veteran employee of the San Antonio Water Supply Company for years, dies at home after a long illness. A former noble grand of Lodge No. 11, he is survived by his widow and several children including Mario and Aida, with siblings and other relatives listed.

Bern San Antonio Aida Hr Valzrde Wareo A Beother John Blacker

Tuvern Funeral Set For Saturday Afternoon

The Tuvern will be held Saturday afternoon at 4 from his home with services conducted at the residence by Hay W. Bluck ard and at the grave by the Odd Fellows Lodge. Interment will be in the Most cemetery. Pallbearers listed include M. A. Frank, J. Lambert, J. Newcorb, Jy 3 M. Hua hoyurary, Evnsworth, J. Volageven, Jb. Wilwelt Mover, Sidge Joan Hyhare and G1 BL Molt.

CN. Meaunder Kurt Wyeth Wineck Hay W. BL Fuckard Odd Hollows’ Lodge M.A. Frank Lambert J. Newcorb Teama M. Huahoyurary Hy Is Evnsworth J. Volageven Jb. Wilwelt Mover Sidge Joan Hyhare Molt

Debaters Face Off In Final Wyeburgh League Match

The Wrintly Methodist church hosts a final debate between Trinity Church team led by Bad Racey and Raymond Mishalt and opponents Wilfred Martin and Veank Huwk. Judges include William J. Tene and J W Donnell. The event caps a yearlong Ipworth League contest, expected to draw a large crowd Friday night.

McKinley Ave Methodist Une Light United ‘States Trinity Choreheam Austin Raymond Mishalt Wilfred Martin Veank Huwk William J. Tene Tudge Osceola Areler J. W Donnell Ipworth Plang Away Tvietty

New Books Arrive at Community Library Exhibition

A shipment of several hundred volumes arrived at the community library yesterday morning. Books cover travel, war era topics, and modern developments, with fiction and nonfiction titles including How Belim Yovedurope and The World.

Pnw Chonegie Courtes Sarotony Beulsy Sonia

Amusements Theater Attractions Tonight

Local theater listings show motion pictures at Spire and Grand Theaters. Francis Bushman stars in Groustark, Bary Miles Minter in Always in the Way, and Willam Farnum in The Sew Governor. Pearl and Soledad theaters present Warmwood programs.

Spire Motion Pictures Grand Motion — Pictures Francis Bushman

Empire Theaters Present Graustark and Romantical Dramas

The Empire showcases Graustark a six reel photoplay produced by the Harmony Company featuring Bryant Washburn Edna Mayo and George Ta Untre with a strong cast including Thomas McLarnie. Also on bill are Always In the Wind at the Soledad Theater and a robust slate of features including Grantark and Wormwood with notable actors Mary Miles Minter and William Farnum.

Empire Wie Empire Vriday Hssanay Company Dna Maye Robert Washburn Essaliiy Company Effie Mary Ann Archibald Graham Edna Mayo Pemberton Bryant Washburn George Ta Untre Edward Winstalls Thomas McLarnie Fardiman Orancare Grand Franeix Nix Rashman Grandpela House Faturday Neverly Bayne Edna Maye Miions Persone Grenteil Lorry Grantark Pwenshad America Eygngny Metro Sperial Soledad A. Metro Mary Miley Minter Charles I. Harris Musi Mary Miles Mintur Dorothy Worth Sid Franklin B. Gentes Robert Armistrong Sind Lowall Sherman Winifred North Arthur Evers Roger and Goodwin Jamie Billey Murry Blake Mal Clarendon John Armstrong Mabel Green May Stillwell Charlotte Shelby Mrs. Goodwin Edna Mr. Holland Helen Stillwell

Three file petitions in federal naturalisation court

Rev Tdlefonéa Pujol, 49, Catalan native, petitioned for final naturalisation in Federal Court Friday morning. He arrived in 1907 through Laredo after leaving Celaya Guanajuato and now lives at 617 South Yoncho Street. Declarations of intention were filed by Jacob Abramavitz, 24, from Battosani Romania, 1919 arrival, and Luigi Tocel, 23, from Lesano Italy, 1967 arrival, both in Paderal Court Friday morning.

Tdlefonéa Pujol San Erhando Cathedra Rev. Pujol J Lerida Catalonia Spain Celaya Guanajuato Mexico United States Laredo South Yoncho Street Warn Jacob Abramavitz Battosani

Proposed International Paved Way Highway Endorsed

H G Spaulding of the South Bend Chamber of Commerce urges San Antonio to join the push for a four hundred mile International Paved Way highway from Detroit to Laredo via Michigan Indiana Missouri Texas and Dallas linking St Louis and San Antonio. William Cassin of Bexar County Highway here may take the sponsorship. Spaulding plans a fall automobile tour of the route.

Casein Detroit Throgh Southern Michigan Indiana St Louis Sikangas Texsikane Dallas Waco San Antonio Laredo Paulding

Boys Plan Hiking to Swimming Holes

Students of MC A plan weekly hikes starting next week to local swimming holes behind the 38 and electric power plant near the first mission. Hudson Tatum leads the junior class trip, with 15 to 20 boys, as they explore the plant and its machinery after swimming.

Ralph Ghalr Bay Hudson Tatum

Mexican Arrest Reveals Large Cash Stash

Chief Deputy James Galbraith and Deputy George Millard arrested a Mexican Thursday after locating a stack of 30,070 in bills hidden in an inner pocket. The bundle consisted of 380 one hundred dollar bills and other currency. The suspect protested the arrest but was calmed and jailed on charges of sur gery, with the money held as evidence.

James Galureadh George Millard Ini Hilly Uhie Galbraith Syrreney

Road Building Engineers Attend State Meet in Texas

County Engineer Pred Bennett travels to College Station for the State Highway League and Godot Road Association meeting. He is joined by W A Crossfind and S Cunning to learn about current road construction and maintenance practices and plans to return Sunday.

Pred Bennett College Station State Highway League and Godot Road Association W. A. Crossfind United States Engineeer Gost 8. S. Cunning Finley Minginser-Bennett James R. Davis Bexar Bennett

Chiefs bar liquor ban at Georgia police banquet request

MACON GA Aug 6 A resolution adopted at the Georgia Police Chiefs and Town Marshals Association convention bans the serving of intoxicants at banquets and other functions of the organization.

Palice Bannaets Georgia Macon Georgia Poice Chiefs and Town Materals’ Association

Penrose Plans New Tariff Measure

Philadelphia Aug 4 Boies Penrose United States Senator Pennsylvania announced he would introduce next session a tariff bill to contest reductions of 56 to 20 percent on duties listed in the Payne Aldrich bill He said the measure would reinforce schedules and protect industries, securing funds for national defense should Europe threaten invasion.

Philadelphia Boies Penrose Asniar United States Pennsylvania Congress Europe

Dadson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help

An advertisement-style piece extols Dadson's Liver Tone as a safer alternative to calomel for liver cleansing. It claims the tonic avoids sickness, prevents salivation, and improves vigor, urging readers to consult a doctor or pharmacist and to trust the product for a healthier digestion and bowels.

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