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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1915

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Vitallias patent elixir promotion in Texas story

An apparent testimonial promotes Vitallias a patent elixir as a cure for stomach pain and appetite issues. The piece cites Mrs. Cooper of Chattanooga Tennessee who says after two bottles she is cured and can eat freely. Readers are invited to sample the drink at Somert’s Drug Store as a reformer demonstration.

Nawure Vilainas Nyer Kidnya Sobowsig Cooper Chattanooga Auphee Texas Cuopur

Guards at funeral shielded remains in quiet burial

The body of Mrs. D. Ruefel Jer Gay was buried at Take View cemetery with guards stationed at the grave. The coffin arrived from Sister Hollow near Torrytown, where it had been kept since March after the death of Rockefeller.

Pheveland D- Ruenefel Take- View Sire; Hollow Torrytown L. Archtelavail Bry Rockefeliers

Toys for Children Convention Announces Charity Draws

Lew of Chicago, elected president of the Manufacturers and Importers Association, stated thousands of dollars worth of merchandise including toys books and pictures on display at the exhibit will be given to orphans and poor children of Loisdo at the convention close. Saturday's session adopted a resolution to hold two conventions annually.

D. Lewis Coath Chicago Manufacturers and ‘Importers’ Association Tmdar Randy, Tiya Noor Lolsdo

DIES FROM A PRANK ON TRAIN PLATFORM

Arthur Veitch a wealthy stock man from Maisie Oklahoma died after a prank on a train platform near Waggoner Oklahoma Six weeks after a honeybee tip his friends tried to prank him resulting in fatal injuries Police report state death caused by the prank with conflicting details and torn garments in the scene Also mentions a tea party and a local event at the Houston and Retreaton on Wednesday August 18 sunset route

Arthur Veitch Maisie Okla Waggoner Tits Aid PTR

Grand Duke Commands Turks Amid Turmoil in Dardanelles

Athens dispatches report the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz named as chief commander of Turkish forces at the Dardanelles, succeeding Field Marshal von Sanders. Unconfirmed notices mention potential releases and rival claims by other German princes, with ongoing injuries from Gallipoli cited and uncertainty surrounding allied positions.

Bolcon Morklenders Lo Hn Athens Dardanflies Pled Macykal Vn Sanders Con Sandere Bag Wren Marsiit von der Gallipol Adolph Prederle Mecitenburg-Strelitz Hield Marshal von Sanders Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Pruss London Grand Duke of Mecklentburg-Streuitz

Tank Steamer Petralite Held by British in Port

Report from London states the American tank steamer Petralite was taken into a British port. News notes her arrival at Kirkwall, Shetland, on August 7 after likely being escorted there by a British naval patrol. The vessel, owned by Standard of Cincinnati, had its registry changed from German to American after the war began.

London Wee Ude Kirkwall Grknerslands Eatlineities Die Petrofite Standard of Company

U S Note On Way To Austria Over Neutrality

Washington reports the United States sent a note to Ambassador Penfield in Vienna revising Austria Hungary and Germany about arms shipments to belligerents. The reply asserts U S exporters may legally sell munitions to belligerents under international law. The note follows June 20 Austro Hungarian arguments and anticipates similar replies from Germany and Turkey.

Washington, D.C United States Vienn Penfield Vienna Germany Austria Arma Hart Ambazsador Penfield Derin Stils

German Professors Outline Peace Terms

A Paris dispatch reports a manifesto by German professors and intellectuals detailing terms for a peace. It calls for free German cultural expansion, control of Belgium for military and commercial purposes, and territorial concessions from France and Russia including parts of Poland and the Battle provinces with indemnities.

Bonne Paris Fagwacht Belgium Germany Belfort Somme Russia Meineke Seaberg Rohperer Berlin University Oncken Feldelberg Schumacher Reiche- Hall Divertor Rirdolin Gelhenkirchen Mir Peter von Schwerin Frankfort-on-the-Over

May reorganize road plan discussed for Mexican railways

A report cites a Tuesday night meeting at the St Anthony hotel where National Railways of Mexico officials considered reorganizing and rehabilitating the lines once General Venustiano Carranza is recognized by the United States. Charles J. Tucsm and Alberto J. Pani reportedly declined comment. The assembly included New York and Mexican attendees amid discussions of a U.S. backed takeover if Carranza is recognized.

National Railways of Mexico St Anthony Veoustian Carranza United States Nhot Charles J. Tucism Alberto J. Pani New York Americame Pani Uiere Weild Birert Tinea Mexican International Tehuantepec National Interaveonic el Tactions Mat Carranas Cartan Maxton

Fair Weather Forecast With Mixed Rain Totals Across Cities

A weather roundup reports light to moderate rainfall across multiple Texas towns over the last twenty four hours. Amaritio, Muntsyille, Phere and Riverside posted the highest totals, while San Antonio and Houston logged measurable amounts though below an inch in most areas.

Tursde Ae Amaritio Frere Riverside Amarisio Muntsyille Phere Termle Warp Weatherford Kopferl Marble Fails

Maxfield Trial Nears Defense in Oklahoma Bank Robberies

Orla Maxfield, fourth alleged Henry Starr gang member, is set to testify in his own defense as trials proceed for the Stroud bank raids in Oklahoma. Charles Johnson, tried first, was acquitted of the robbery but rearrested for money received from stolen bank funds. Glende Sawyer was found guilty and sentenced to five years. Henry Starr, gang leader, received 25 years.

Glende Sawyer Agan Thict Iethet Henry Starr Suilts Land Lewis Estes

Carranza Loyalists Confirm Army Unity Across Mexico

In Landed Texas the principal constitutional generals including Alvaro Obregon Jacinto Treviño Canditto Agillar Cesario Catrio Salvador Alvarado Tanjuam Hill Alfredo Ricaut Emiliano Nat ferette Ignacia Vesqueirs affirmed absolute loyalty to General Carranza. They endorsed the plan to pacify Mexico under Guadalupe and the San Luis Potosi framework, warning that ignoring constitutional terms could provoke public distrust and clashes with rival factions.

Tex Awe Theludng Alvaro ‘Ogresco Pablo Gonzales Jacinty Ind Canditto Agillar Cesaria Catiro Salvador Alvarada Tanjamin Hill Alfredo Ricaut Emiliano Nat Ferette Ignacia Vesqueirs Venustiaoy Ue Yanga ABC Berl Carranza Mexico Guadslupe

Nine More Ships Reported Sunk In Mystery Naval Tale

Fragmentary report lists ships Oakwood Xer hark Mornin trawlers Young Admiral George Cratbe Mystrious Calm revive Welcome and opie with crews saved. Oakwood stoauer at 4879 and the Portland area noted. Reading remains garbled but implies maritime losses and salvage, dates unclear.

Oakwood Xer Hark Mornin George Cratbe

Settlement prospects in Frye case amid German note

Washington authorities hope the American reply to Germany’s note on the sinking of the William J. Frye will yield a settlement. The plan involves payment for the loss fixed by a German American commission, while denying treaty rights were waived. Germany argues the 1828 treaty only obligates payment, not full satisfaction.

Washington William F. Ve Berlin United States Germany Altough Hague Yan Gumeyer

Bank Teller Admits Taking Funds in Robbery Case

Details show a bank teller confessing to theft linked to a Robbery of the Cedar Rapids? Nua. Wonal Henk. Amounts cited include 90070 and 38000. Perrin named as recipient for debt payments. No arrest reported for the remaining suspect. unclear whereabouts of 1970.

The Mystery and History of Bird Migration

The article discusses bird migration as a major mystery and a possible result of glacial movement. It describes how autumn departures from New England to South America may reflect ancestral impulses and how ice ages shaped the habit of seasonal travel. It notes migration became fixed and persists even when summers can be found elsewhere.

Earth Bonolink New England South America

Weather House offered for sale in local shop

A quirky German Weather House, a windup weather predictor from the Black Forest, is advertised for sale by Wagner Drug Store. Priced at 68 cents, the ornate wooden device claims to foretell rain or fair weather 8 to 24 hours ahead and includes English and German instructions. The ad notes import origin, cottage style, and a limited sale period with stock on hand.

Wagner Drug Store Saturday Evening Post Black Forest Switzerland Henry Giri San Antonia

Birds migrate across oceans in long nonstop journeys

The Biological Survey summarizes dramatic bird migrations. Many species travel thousands of miles between breeding and wintering grounds, with Arctic terns crossing from the Arctic to Antarctica. Purple martins, golden plovers, and shore birds undertake rapid, sometimes nonstop flights, often ignoring weather and relying on internal instincts.

Suhettn Department of Agriculture Hilogical Bureau Gulf of Mexico Winnines United States Ceneda Peeu Teres Faras Patagonia Alaska South America Argentina Antarctic

British ship beached as crew saved in rough voyage

The British steamer Fensalie of 3735 tons net, sailing from Shields August 10 to San Francisco, has been beached off London. The crew was saved. The Russian bark Hultzer, 342 tons gross, has been sunk. A small boat with seven men reached land safely. The Baltische, owned by Riga, sailed June 15 from Guilyort Seeal Terul. Leage committee to meet for Alamo Heights civic league street improvements. meeting Wednesday at 3 o'clock at the Argyle Water. Committee includes Th. By Pumphrey, Robert O'Grady, W. 4. Sartain, WW. Collier, Hi. Seth Terrell.

DAR Radpids Ang Wonal Henk Shorts Yecon Teaniyn Leo Perrin Persia Haltimere Company Perrin Deble Rostie Loxdon Shields San Francisco Hultzer Tong Gross Whick Avi Alamo Heights Leamie_ street Argyle Water By Pumphrey Robert O'Grady W. 4. Sartain WW. Collier Seth Terrell

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