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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1915

Page

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No Violence in New Earth Squid Miracle Cure Claim

Mrs W C Maloney of Dallas says Vitalitas cured her insomnia nervousness and stomach troubles after taking two bottles She endorses Vitalitas as a great invention and urges others to obtain it Through Texas readers learn of a claimed medical remedy marketed by Sommer's Drug Store and requests for information are noted

W. C Maloney Dallas North Madison Strees Texas Lechy Fienne Sommer

Traffic meeting in Galveston on Interstate order

Traffic managers from large firms and Texas chambers plan unified action against a recent Interstate Commerce Commission order seen as curbing intrastate control. Earl Maserfield of the state railroad commission joined lunch discussions as Allison Mayfield may attend. Conference expected to continue through tomorrow discussing protest strategy and state rights issues.

Salveston Tex Chambers of Commerce Texas Interstate Commerce Commission Shreveport United Action State Railroad Commission Earl &. Masfield Allison Mayfeld le State Commission Galveston Sresenee Tomore

Texas Brewery Cases Heard In San Antonio Court

In Austin on Aug 3 the Special Commissioner discussed cases against the San Antonio Brewing Association and broader anti trust and political contribution violations. The hearing considered use of testimony across cases if agreement possible. Sheriff service questions arose, with no action taken on district judge Willa Pierson.

Austin Keaster Bexar County San Antonio Brewing Association Commission Ndt Luther Nickely Willa Pierson Court of Criminal Appeats

Wilson Studies Seamen's Law Amid Unclear Action

President Wilson disclosed he has been studying questions raised by the new seamen's law but will delay any decision until returning to Washington. An opinion from the Department of Commerce solicitor suggests some safety requirements may not apply to foreign ships visiting American ports, prompting concern among officials. The day began with early golf and routine Washington work.

Cornish Wilson Washington Department of Commerce

Madero Offers Peace Plan Support for Non intervention

Raoul Madero asserts belief that the best path for Mexico is a peaceful settlement with no outside intervention. He endorses Wilson's course, urges protection for foreign investment, and calls for a sound tariff regime to safeguard infant industries while discouraging raw material exports.

Paso Raoul Marre Nueva Heey Canile Francisco Mader Jrafacioe Madero United States Wilson Wian Dingele Poilirlo Heneemuylich Mesto Mexico Porfiria Diaz

Precincts Reorganized as County Commissions Act

The county commissioners changed voting precinct boundaries outside San Antonio to improve voting access. The action aligns with biannual redistricting rules and does not affect the city proper. A report from County School Superintendent P F Stewart notes scholastic population in justice precincts. the law also governs saloon placement by precinct based on population.

San Antonio P. F Stewart Justice of the Peace Tle County Sehen Justice Seana Fla Washington Star

Villa traders await US border talks at Chihuahua meeting

Foreign merchants and mining firms in Northern Mexico expect guidance from General Villa at a mining meeting in Chihuahua City. Major General Hugh LeBeott and George T. Carothers are en route to Washington for talks on peace, pan American cooperation, and the traders demand a clear statement of requirements. Villa reportedly has not committed to discuss the agenda.

EL Paso Tex Aum Francisco Villa Mexico Gontral Scott Bears Ville Fa Frei Mining Corporation Ventisculion Vilcox Chihuahua City

Pan American Conference to Resume in New York City

Secretary Lansing announced that the Pan American conference will resume in New York at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Biltmore Hotel. He indicated uncertainty about the duration and noted consideration of American representation at Mexico City amid the departure of the Brazilian minister. He added diplomatic affairs would be part of a state of quiet in Mexico City.

Washington Lansing Long New York City Biltmore Moxico City Merat Vieashi Mexico City Menited

McAdoo Meets Wall Street Over Mexican Upbuilding Plan

In New York on August 9 William G McAdoo secretary of the treasury conferred with bankers about funding the administration's Mexico upbuilding plan. He also met yesterday with Secretary Lansing to discuss the Mexican situation and other matters. He visited the Federal Reserve Board and declined to name potential contacts for the day, hinting a statement might follow.

Rew York William J. McAdoo Te Treasury Wall Streat Mexico Ma McAdoo Lansing Maddon Aub-Trean Ury W. P. G. 'Hardt Federal Reserve Board Vle Baa Bees Elven Yby Che Tonale Pass Antacimente Wifflcuit Vel del Afonte Brexville Maiga Palade Ercavalin Erea- Trio Sexten Cadore Monte Nero Surgstall Carson Plateau Maran Devetaki Marcottla

British Agent Reports Villa Territory Loan Force Action

I L C Myles, a British diplomatic agent, was notified that forest orders were demanded by Crabies Brothers at Gomez Palacio and Purcell & Company of Saltillo, with Viltan dealers in the Villa territory. the demands were to be met.

EL Paso Tex C Myles Wes

Fifteen Men Stand Off Gang of Sixty

Infantry moved from the Hoe today toward Kingsville under Captain Vas with urgent orders for rapid troop movement. Sheriff of Kleberg requests immediate rifle and ammunition for Kingsville area residents to counter Mexican bandits believed planning an attack near the Nevins ranch. The request was declined as Adjutant General Matchings coordinates protection from Brownsville. Bandits derail No. 102 near Del Rio, causing a bridge fire. no injuries reported as engineer action prevented a worse wreck.

Brownsville Nder Vas Trocpa Austin Tex Sherift Riehere County Joral Div Kingsville Nevins Randy Weoe Adjutant General Eagle Pass del Rig

Troops Guard Negro JIauston at Trinity County Jail

State soldiers and cavalry under Captain Taline J. Matthews left Groveton to guard an arrestee in Trinity County. The detachment, advised by the county sheriff, heads to Harris County jail for further processing. Statements from witnesses were limited and no details of the charge or proceedings were clarified.

Jiauston Fey Taline J. Matthews Sam Dernegan Nesta Ache Groveton Trinity County Erin Gheritf Tharris

Turkish Warship Sunk by Submarine Reported

An official Turkish government bulletin says the warship Kiyyr-Ed-Din-Barbarossa, built in 1691 and formerly the German vessel Friedrich Wilhelm, was sunk by Entente submarines. About 400 crew were aboard. most were saved, with limited damage to Turkish ships noted. A separate report from London notes the German submarine also sank a steamer, with seven men aboard, and another boat carrying the captain missing.

Constantinun5 Barintrossa Kheyr-ud-Din-Barbarossa Stettin Corgatfreis Germany Turkey Mopenagen London

Escape of Federal Prison Gnuiots Leaves Town

Three inmates from Hart Worth Texas Jos eph Beany from Chisago and Anh Wut fy of Cuday Tankla Jown escaped from the United States penitentiary today. They broke a leaf resting to a tunnel wider the prison. Guards say two brick walls each any font thick, climbed to the top of the attic wing under construction and let themselves down with a rope.

Woot Ate J.B. Jones Hart Worth Tex Joseph Beany Chisago Anh Wutfy Eseagendt Attal

Clarence Mangham Loses Final to George Tietan in Texas Golf Event

Aug. 5 in Waco Texas saw Clarence Mangham of San Antonio fall to George Tietan, the reigning champion, in the invitation golf tournament finals. The day featured several close matches with Houston and Waco players advancing in early rounds and the event hailed as one of the state’s most successful tournaments.

WACO George VI Rota Wao Stat Golf Chanying Clarance Maugham San Antonio Texas Rotonam Mangham Atwell Houston Fereld Shear James Chaplian Haste Frank M. Lewis San Anianio Hall Moody When Ben Lee Baynton George W. Frotan B. U W. Brown Clarence Mangham Beet Bryan Heard Harold Shear Jester Dallas H. i.” Aiwell Bén Lee Boynton Elliott Malas Ila Mtondy Bayker Brean Hearn Sftoss Janea Whitworth Tim Hands Urey Yous Mangham Gearse Tietan

Teutons Capture Praga on Vistula In War Dispatch

In ongoing activity, Teutons seize Praga on the Vistula while Austrian forces fall back. Austrian counterattacks are weak and repulsed on the Uarso plateau. no decisive gains reported. Balkan concerns rise as Dardanelles tensions draw attention. Constantinople reports trench battles and Turkish morale impact.

Vadore eRlopes Burgetail Sexten Uarso Balkans Atten Dardanelles Constantinople Eae

Vistula Front Advancing As German Lines Hold

Berlin reports gains along the Vistula as German troops claim occupation of the eastern bank while Allied actions include daybreak attacks near Hooge and offensives in the Argonne forest. French air losses and Russian prisoner captures accompany a broad European war update from August 9.

Berlin London Brags Warauy Vistula Balth Navng Lomsa General von Wayrisch Nottheas Thangered Fadd Marahal von Mmaciensen Wehr

Napoleon's Tactics Doubted by Frontline German General

General von Baglow critiques Napoleon era strategy as no longer novel amid modern railways roads and communications. He notes Russian campaign similarities to Napoleon. He cites supply lines food and rapid troop movement as key factors and questions the current strategy's effectiveness.

von Baglow Russia Napoleon Windan Bresing Bertin Sayioleen

French and German forces clash in African theater with prisoner increases

In the Kamerun fighting, French troops retook a key area as German defenses faltered. Reports state prisoner numbers exceed 600, with French columns advancing from the south taking Bitam and east forces storming the Mooi pass before Membo’s capture. The battle lines shift as German positions retreat along the frontier.

Paris Kamerun Bitam Congo Germany Colimos Mooi Membo Gadji

Epworth-by-the-Sea Sold At Corpus Christi

Epworth-by-the-Sea encampment grounds of the Texas Epworth League near Corpus Christi sold after a weekend closing. The $35,000 price was paid by J. E. B. McDaniel of Hubbard City, who plans to develop the property into a water-front residence development. The sale ends an era for a site used by Methodists for the past twelve years and faces heavy indebtedness and limited yearly use.

Sorpus Christi Tex Epworth-by-the-Bee Texas Epworth League Methodist Church Fpworth-by Heavh J. EB McDaniel A& Waarker Tubbard City Corpus Vlty

Eastbound Sunset derailment derails train at Wel Rio

An eastbound Pacific traly No. 103 derailed in West Rio yards at 2 50 Monday. Engine and baggage car overturned. other coaches upright. Engineer and fireman slightly injured. Officials suspect tampering. board of inquiry ordered at Del Rio to determine causes amid border-area activity concerns.

Kartio Southearn Pacific Traly No. 103 Biman Lim Wel Rio San Antonio Watkins Othe del Rio

Log notes on San Antonio to Elyas roads and gas facilities

Fragmented logs discuss roads leading over by Antonio and routes between San Antonio and Elyas jata. Mentions Willkun HW Purlong secret ary and inquiries about road condition gasoline and purchasing facilities. Indicates ongoing map position and future updates for motorists and travelers.

Antonio Willkun Purlong Avery City San Antonio Elyas Jata

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