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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1915

Page

8

Boy dives at Brackendge pool, injuries prompt park action

Hay Diver Je Hock and Carney Logar, both 14, reside at 227 Alolso Avenue in Alamo Heights. They sustained two severe blows to the head while diving at Brackendge Park pool on Sunday at 2:20 PM. Taken to City Hospital then moved to Tisshume. park police halted diving in the cave at Derk following the accident.

Hay Je Hock Carney Logar Yenraald Alolso Avenue Alamo Heights Brackendge Park City Hospital Tisshume

Anti-Saloon League mobilizes Texas in Sunday rallies

A broad Texas anti-saloon campaign unfolded in San Antonio with morning mass meetings, afternoon rallies, and evening gatherings. Leaders from the Anti-Saloon League of Texas urged nationwide prohibition, highlighting liquor’s political influence, fundraising, and a planned September statewide speaking tour featuring notable ex-governors and speakers.

San Antonio Wfternoon Anti-Sutton League of Texas Bay Antonio Texas Javery Min Ks Itewar Aldus Webb Fort Worth Cereal Christian Church A. I. Burton Daviex Travia Park W. J. Gerwig Dallas Anti-Saloon League of Texas J. A. Marples National Ant Saloon League W. Co Duro Alamo Methodist Church Aarmons Line United Presbyterte Roh Berton J. W.horwig Travis Park Methodist Ron Rena Herwig Amckinley Artiiue Methodist Church W. ¢. Durne Hillcrest West End Presbyterian Church Neve Aithcus Webb Laurel Herghes Methodist Church J. A. Manius Calvary Baptist Clinrob Ley Suley Anth Helent Methodist Church A. J. Burton Pirat jAmerica Diente W. J. Herwig Teague Fuet Texug League Inrgs Artids Leamue Hodges Kansas Hooper Tennesees George Stuart Tennessee

Catholic Societies Plan Convention Toledo

Plans announced for the annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies in Toledo on August 16 to 18, with papal delegate Most Rev John Benzino and Cardinal representatives from Rome. Speakers include Aidan Aeld of Boston, Bishop Schrembs of Toledo, and others on topics such as divorce and immigration. Delegates from 14,000 Catholic clubs and numerous institutions and women's groups will attend.

Toledo Ghis American Fréeration of Catholic Sociaties United States Promi John Benzino Powe Benedict Pontiftea Mishop Schrsinbs Telerio Om Tierday Inn Kulldaon F. Siedenburg the Loyale University School of Sociology Cnicago F. Kelly Cé Church Extension 'Society Charles Jb. Fay Common Cause S0-ciety Boston Catholic Press Association of the United Slates

Texas canvass set for September on July 24 constitutional amendments

Austin August 3 The state election board will meet September 2 to canvass returns from the July 24 special state election on six constitutional amendments, all of which were defeated. The board includes the governor attorney general and secretary of state. Only about half the counties have sent in returns. most counties held little voting and overall turnout was very light with heavy opposition to the amendments.

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Austin board awards contracts for asylum construction

The State Lunatic Asylum board awarded contracts totaling 27,000 to J. C. Eade of Austin for building work and 4,960 to John L. Martin of Austin for plumbing and heating. Additions to the women’s ward carpenters shop and Pastor Institute, plus repairs to several buildings, are included in the plans designed by C. H. Page & Brother.

Austin Tex Board of Managers State Tunatic Asylum Amdualiig J. C. Eade Anteum John L. “Martin Pastour Institute C. H. Page & Brother

Diaries of Soldiers Reveal Life Under Fire at Gallipoli

Readings from diaries of British troops at Gallipoli depict the daily grind of trench life. Entries cover marches, camps in Egypt, a will, and acts of bravery amid Turkish shelling, with vivid glimpses of officers, corporals, and private soldiers.

Gallipoli Turkes Axsoviatud Manchester Nie Egypt Muatypha Pann Alexandria Polymedia Cypri Cairo Serv Qeus Dardanelles Siarmer Lontan Ghad Wilfred Lats Wilfred Lats. “Pth. Hatt Manchester Regiment Entricas Sth Blm. R 8Th Battalion Essex Auvencing Sth Che Onder

Printers in Session in Los Angeles Type Union Meet

Delegates from the International Typographic Union gathering in Los Angeles set committees and plan business for the 2900 delegates at their 61st annual convention. Bets on the 1916 convention in Baltimore and updates on local campaigns are noted as the event advances.

Los Angeles Cal Ernaonal Typographic Union Laltimore

Delinquent tax law to collect over six million in Texas

The Thirty fourth Legislature enacted a delinquent tax law assigning the state up to six million dollars to be collected. The comptroller reports a force of clerks scanning 36 counties to compile delinquent taxes and prepare notices. Special tax collectors may receive commissions and auditors will inspect county records to ensure accuracy and uncover misdeeds.

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Wasted By-Products From Coke Sparks Survey

Washington report cites Geographical Survey finding millions of dollars in coke by products wasted in the United States due to continued use of obsolete oven methods. Tar ammonia and other by products are discarded after last year with estimated losses running into hundreds of millions of dollars.

Washington, D. C United States

Participation axed in California party ballot reform plan

Petition drives push referendums on two of four nonpartisan state election bills. The measures seek to remove party designations from state office ballots and specify ballot form. A October special election would place these reforms on the ballot.

Sacramento Cal Aury

Lopez Dees Of Wound In Arroyo Held

A shooting in front of the Lanez home left Nok Lopez Dees dead and Arroya held after a struggle over a pistol aimed at Leonora Lopes. Arroya stabbed himself, survived. funeral scheduled near San Fernando. Lopez, 47, widow and two sons, formerly with Bevel Lumber Co for 30 years.

Ve Tuten Arbor Pines Fuenterle Lopes Natalie Araya Ts Ha Reseuu Hig Leonora Nera Oli Arroya Hosital Lanez Mise Leonora Lopez Leonora Lopes Qelock Rame San Fernando Sones Bébel Lufiber Company Paul Nick Ter True Hennore

Priest Declines To Accept Fortune In Aid Of Brevity

Revered Wain Graham of St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Pittaburg declines a fortune reportedly totaling 14 000 to 15 000 000 tied to relatives in Sydney and Bolivia. He cites rheumatic age and weighs moral considerations. Authorities seek directions for estate management and direct inquiries to heirs. Post Road work in Austin progresses with county officials predicting completion in the next month for San Antonio to be followed by Bexar and others.

Pother Graham Tehie South Places Austin Tex San Antonio Wiliamson Tiosenhere Tra Bexar County

Farm economic lecture moves to Kerrville plan

Mrs. BM Barrett, a farmers' institute lecturer, has been sent to Kerrville to conduct a short course in economics. From Kerrville she plans to visit other parts of the southwestern region as part of an agriculture department program.

Kerrville Austin Tex BM. Barrett Farmers’ Institute Barrett Department of Agriculture

Best Treatment for Catarrh S. S. S. Removes the Cause

Specialists in catarrh treat it as a blood infection. The S. S. S. blood tonic claims to cleanse impurities, remove catarrhal poisons, and end symptoms like dripping, choking, and bad breath. It promises relief for long standing cases and offers free advice from S. S. Co, Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta AL Janta S.ss

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