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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1915

Page

9

City marshal hurt in San Marcos horse accident

Ci Marshind Searcy Balea of San Marcos was thrown from a horse and left unconscious with a fractured skull while an operation was performed to save his life. The injury is described as precarious. In a separate report, Henry Burks, a Black man, was found guilty of murdering Mrs. Josephine Steward Webber, a white woman from Marion, Idaho, and sentenced to life in prison.

San Marcos Tex Marshind Searcy Balea Inessanitariam Egro ST. Louis Henry Burks Josephine Steward Webber Marion

Gas well at White Point to supply Corpus Christi

A giant gas well at White Point, drilled by Gulf Coastal & Gas Co, is expected to provide unlimited high grade fuel and illumination gas for Corpus Christi and beyond. Officials anticipate distribution to San Antonio and Houston, with preparations for refining and piping underway. A company meeting tonight will finalize handling plans as authorities guard against fire near the site.

Gary Ind John Huse Honemia John Huss Wilson K. HE. Rada Europe United States Corpus Christi Tex San Antonio White Point Gulf Coastal & Gas Company Gon Ang la Witherspoon San Antonio Light Corpus Christ Houston Ayer Wade Hetare Cor. Dud Christi Nipe Inc Corpus Christi Bay St Ie Corpus

Jitney Case Sparks Court Fight Over Austin Licenses

In Austin, Judge A B Fisher hears a habeas corpus petition by jitney driver N Partin challenging city ordinances on license fees and operation. The case tests whether the city can charge fees to fund revenue, with potential appeals to higher courts depending on the writ's outcome.

Austin Fisher Criminal District Court N. Pardin State Supreme Court Partin Jitney Eity

Freys Re-elected at St Paul and Baltimore Meeting

Freys re-elected to lead the national Catholic German American association as the 16th annual convention wraps up in St Paul. President Frey of New York and Secretary J Q Duene Mann of St Paul praised the meeting and noted progress toward a national federation including Catholic women. Austin reports GOP bonds for Green and Nolan counties approved, with terms up to 40 years. Cornwell becomes acting University of Texas auditor after Charles Winn’s death, appointed by acting president J L Benedict.

ST. Paut Mid St. Paul Baltimore Scott Joseph Frey New York J. Q. Duenemann Tom Greay Austin Tersus Attorney General's Department Green County Common School District Nolan County Cou Tity Cornwell Ts University Austin,tex Farler Torowell Ming Charles 2B Winn Cha J. ¥. Benedict

Western Lines Grain Increase Denied by Interstate Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission granted limited freight rate increases for Western railroads and rejected major boosts. It found most high revenue items not justified. the decision affects railroads west of the Mississippi and the Southwest, with estimates showing modest potential annual gains if all proposed increases had been allowed.

Washington, D.C Interstate Commerce Commissonaday Commission Sarge Danielx Harlan Minalkslppi United States Gakota Gulf Porta Texas Mississippi Southwest Commission Lnels Moe Mamissioners Daniels and Marlan Eastern Western Finaucia Hlinuis Wisconsin Minnesota Colorado Nebraska Iowa Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico Indiana Kentucky Alabama Daniels Hig Ravk Jaland

Unclear OCR Leads to Disjointed Legal Commentary

An unreadable OCR fragment presents garbled quotes and fragments about rate reases, justified actions, and remedies. Names appear distorted and context is missing, making it impossible to identify the event, speaker, or outcome.

Caldwell County Can Live at Home at Livestock Show

Caldwell County hosts its annual livestock and canning exhibit with record turnout. Canning clubs showcase a wide range of canned products while the corn club features about 70 entries for the best ten ears. W G Hand of San Antonio delivers remarks, noting county residents are better prepared to "live at home." Farm demonstrator TG Drake and Mrs Cock Martindale of the U S Department of Agriculture contributed to the event.

W. G. Hand San Antonio TG Drake Pointy Farm Cock Martindale Uiltud Staten Department of Agricultura

Austin labor violations under four hour law reported

Reports from various parts of the state indicate violations of the four hour law for female employers. Department of labor inspectors will investigate and detain offenders, with charges likely if not corrected. Adreads promote health tonics and advertise a price cut for Thursday through Sunday.

Austin Téx Department of Labor Varius Woodman Spectora

Colquitt to Visit Seguin for Meeting Functional

Seguin Texas Aug 11 extensive preparations are under way for a mass meeting here next Saturday called by Seguin citizens and Guadalupe county farmers to discuss the tax situation. Ex Governor Colquitt is among invited speakers and has wired that he will attend.

Seguin Tex Seguin Gustinss Guadalupe County Colquitt Colguitt

German scientists chart new print paper method

URESDEN Aug 13 via London German scientists have discovered a method of making print paper without cellulose. It is alleged tests prove this new method superior to the old and that it will lower prices and make Germany independent of foreign supplies for this article.

Uresden London Germany

Calomel Promises Liver Tone Safer Than Mercury

An ad warns calomel as dangerous mercury causing sickness and cramps. It touts Dawson's Liver Tone at 50 cents a bottle as a gentle, effective liver remedy with no stomach upset or constipation, claiming it won’t cause a next day malaise or griping. It targets readers seeking a safer substitute for calomel and mentions children.

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Convicts Refuse to Work as Texas Inquiry Considers Punishment

Austin Texas August 11 The Senate penitentiary investigation committee weighs new punishment methods for recalcitrant convicts. Some back proposals to end corporal punishment and extend work hours up to twelve per day especially in summer. The report, ready soon, could recommend changes to prison policy and supervision.

Austin Tex Senate Penitentiary Investigation Committee

Liberal leaders condemn intrigue against Hollweg in Berlin

A Liberal party meeting in Berlin denounced plots against Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg. They declared opposition to the chancellor's stance unjustified, praised his public statements, and expressed full confidence in his policies and leadership.

Berlin London Liberal Party Ber- UN Chanvellor Bethmann-Hollwig Sies Dion

Travis County Tax Rates and Revenue Report Summary

Tax officials report Travis County tax rate remains 42 cents on property value with revenue near the prior year. An Attorney General ruling limited state yielded receipts to the treasury, shifting some assessments to adjacent areas. Separately, the Industrial Relations Commission plans to file a congress report by August 25, incorporating board opinions and daily briefings.

Austin Travis Toling Travis Asrton Caldwell Wits Chica Ave Tomas Commission

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