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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1915

Page

7

FIAT NEWSWIRE REPORTS GALVESTON STORM DAMAGE AND HIGH WATER

An early wireless dispatch from Port Arthur via the United States transport Ford and the Port Sam Houston plant describes two fires, five feet of water in front of the Galveston depot, and damage to the Medellan transport. The report notes ruined ships, blown roofs, disrupted railways, and strong winds. no loss of life is mentioned.

Galveston Wig United States Witness Port Sam Mat Wen Port Arthur

Five Go Under Knife at Root Infirmary

A family recounts multiple pediatric surgeries at Suita Root Infirmary on a Tuesday morning. Albert V Albot and Mrs Athart Vo Trath’s children aged 3, 7, 10, 12, and two others aged from three to twelve endured operations lasting over two hours. Patricia 3 led off, followed by Elizabeth 7 John 7 Mary 10 and Leo 12 as the sequence of procedures continued.

Albot Albert V Hoth oMr Mra Athart Vo Trath Suita Root Ave Ehidran Mr Huth Alr Huth Patricia Eiizabeih John Mary Leo

An Unfailing Way to Banish Hairs

Beauty notes describe a home depilatory method using a small Delatone package mixed with water to form a paste. Applied as a skin paste for about two minutes, then washed off to remove hair. Warns to buy real Deluone to avoid harm.

August J Geotz Named Hovey's Successor Chief

August J Goetz is appointed chief succeeding Hovey in the city fire department. The promotion follows eight years of service, with several immediate transfers and new assignments among officers. Chief Wright stays as drill master and departs for a Fire College in New York City to keep pace with advancing firefighting methods.

Anges Alvert Steves Tagie Gilbert Il Iavey Goetz Gaets Fire Department Martin Bickel Retni Bosithia Elie T. H. Wevel Company No. 10 West End Bucverding Cuptily Goetz Central Fire Station John Fassange Com-pany No. 11 Con- Piny No Woegel C. Vitiez Kahfet.wehauffeny Leutenant Guult Ax x Fireman Ag Gul Iman Rodent Weby Wright New York City

W Scott Charged After 10 Deaths In Texas Shooting

A night attack near Victoria left W Scott shot dead and a Mexican worker named Brisset and his wife awakened by attempted break in. Debris and witness accounts describe a wagon journey from Victoria to San Antonio and a fatal shooting as deputies investigate into the early hours.

Manuiy Marin Mannt Rodwite MwNula Flush Wusset Mr. Makutitsulie Komeone Arisset Scott Thy Malus Howe Victoria San Antonin i Brisset Seul Seath Sherrif Tobin George Milard Alfonso New Pues Tobin

Mon night report of minor burglaries and thefts

A string of six minor burglaries and thefts were reported Monday night to the police. Thieves targeted easy, quick grabs including a donkey, jack of preserves, and ghinkeys, with no clear pattern or suspect identified.

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Today's Beauty Hints for Skin Whitening and Quick Shampoo

The column promotes a homemade skin whitening remedy using cantharis and hot water to clear complexion and remove tan and freckles, claiming it smooths and velvetizes the skin without fading powder. It also recommends a quick drying shampoo with canthress extract for warmer weather, promising soothing lather and clean, fast-drying hair.

Theft spree hits Que plunder and nearby towns

Local reports describe multiple thefts across Que plunder MOA and surrounding areas. Items stolen include a Cranmamy from a side door, a dollie in change from a cast drawer, and cash. Additional claims note two raided wagons, jars of preserves, a donkey stolen from a barn, and a wheel taken from a wagon during the night.

Sigkel Amy Chin Gittinger von Juhl M. Anderson T. Russell Diaz Street Paul Abarnathy North Cherry Street Ofigore Tom Wile Alorales Street

French Prepare for Winter in Trenches On the Front

DVNKIRI France reports French troops adapting trenches for winter. Water drainage and weather-proof shelters are being installed to keep men dry and rested. Extensive use of liberated wire and machine-driven post driving reduce enemy signals. troops plan to stay protected through harsh conditions.

France Gig

Exchange of War Civilians Planned

An exchange agreement between Britain and Germany aims to swap internees and non military prisoners. Germany confirms a favorable reply from Lugano, effective August 6, and Britain thanks the German envoy for the action on August 12.

Diemuiess Pope Sys Romano Holy Set Germany Lugano Ore England Pane Aes

Warrant for dealer in egg sale case

A warrant of arrest was issued for a wholesale dealer after a complaint by the city pure food inspector Theo Anderson alleging he sold twelve dozen eggs with 40 percent bad. The case was to be heard before Judge Lowther in Police Court Wednesday.

Theo. Anderson Hesté Lowther Anderson Mispostlinn Vale of Eggs

Bullet wound fatal in hunting accident near Big Welly Texas

Henry Rotridge a 32 year old farmer died Monday at San Antonio hospital from a gunshot wound suffered while repairing a jamming 22 rifle during a hunting incident near his home. He was a native of St Paul Town and had lived in Texas two years. His widow and two children survive. burial plans call for St Louis interment.

Henry Rotridge Texay San Antonio Hospital Rotridge San Antonio St. Paul Texas Zizik Undertaking Company St. Louis Sewey Alshee Unt Lambrane Street Saint Hora Iweat Williem Audley Macoy Mire Rose” Short Joe Defo Mecwy Ey Wisters Mes Carel Burries Annie Theturd Delack Cemetery Eye

Last Honors Paid for Chief Hovey at Funeral

Chief Hovey was laid to rest in the new Bitheran cemetery Monday afternoon with a full fire department escort and police presence, following a service at the home on Thuha street. Other obituaries mention J. Sewey, M. Barkley, Lula Meyer, and local undertakers, with brief survivor details and funeral arrangements.

Gillett Lacey Wyght Bitheran Thuha Steret Mex W. Fe. Packard Invix Park Methodist Church Hovey Parhor Almas Venice Cy Cyspl

Greece cabinet resigns as Venizelos party leads election

London reports King Constantine accepted the resignation of the Gounaris cabinet. Former premier Gounaris tendered his resignation yesterday afternoon. Eleutherios Venizelos, opposition leader, is invited to form a government as Venizelos party appears to have won a majority in the Greek deputies.

Constantine Venizelos London Gounaris Treuter Athens Eleuthering Veniselos Lode

Shelton to Meet Texas Made In Texas Manufacturers

Shelton president of the Texas Made in Texas Association and Wort Worth manufacturer will arrive in Star Antonia Tuesday afternoon with Secretary John Lursford, following a telegraph from Charles Gragboer San Antonio director. They were to arrive at the Pacific Ocean route to join a meeting at the Garden Water station. Manufacturers express a growing interest and support for the association amid efforts to unite Texas based producers.

TF. Shelton Wort Worth Wil Star Antonia John TR. Lursford Charles Gragboer San Antonio Iqwin Howston Wai Charlea Gravbner Fink PMN Teed Lq Scan Ohi Garter Nina Tavening Une

Fragmented Text About Local Event and Subplot

A garbled OCR snippet discusses a local event and possible committee actions. It mentions male advancement and workers, with unclear names and places. The fragment hints at street proceedings and forgotten assignments but provides no coherent facts or dates.

Fights Endure Hold Up Slashing After Robbery

Santos, 30, was attacked by three men in the east end near the railroad wards while being robbed of between 50 and 86. He suffered two deep knife wounds, was found by detectives, and taken to hospital. No arrests or trace of the suspects have been made.

Lasaro Santee Sean Ely Golouk GH. & BA. Tailoay Betwen Sk Santos

Last Frye terms notice summarizes U S envoy stance

Washington report outlines Amurftcat reply and Frye terms tied to the Hague treaty dispute. The note discusses damages claims by a mixed commission and whether to interpret Prussian American rents or allied interests. Secretary Lansing is handling the envoy’s position amid ongoing mediation efforts.

Washington, DC Willian F. Frye the Hague Launsnig

Say cattle are taken Douglas Arizona

Acc ording to arrival hora today Croty Mewican points an aupent withe dent ly Guneral Carranes request ie revo pene for i Number of his ad Merents whose care wer taken by General P. Elias Gilles the Carranza commander under pretense of war contributions Atts said that owners who protested against the confiscation of their property have been banished as trastors and their estates confiscated Jose Stomern General Callies chauffeur received worth today that his father and hrother were excenut Saturday at Nogales Sonora ss Willy troops on vharges of lem traitors.

Douglas Ariz Croty Guneral Carranes P. Elias Gilles Carranza Jose Stomern Callies Hrother Nogales Sonora Willy

England Not To Disarm London Warns Duke Statement

The Durham dean cautions England will not face general disarmament or universal peace even if war drags on. He predicts the enduring obligation of military service and warns against relying on voluntary effort to defend the empire and will.

London Durham West

Guarding horses to prevent poisoning at Yonkers track

The New York Times reports Mayor Carpenter of New York extended guards around 4000 horses housed at the Empire City race track in Yonkers after strange strangers were seen near the stables. Since horses began arriving months ago more than 70 have died though no poisoning case is proven.

New York Times Mayor& Carpenter New York Alles Muupire City Yonkers

Wednesday concert in South Heights features a varied program

A Wednesday evening concert at South Heights Park presented by Director YW I Smith opens with Overture and a medley of classical pieces. The program includes works by Schubert and Moszkowski, plus popular transcriptions, Lahey and marching selections, ending with American classics.

South Heights Antonio Heighix Park YW. I. Smith A. Smelt Lea Prophet Panea Tove Sevill P. Buculossi Huiltsman San Pedeo

Denies Story of Uprising Amid San Antonians Visit

A San Antonio faction denies reports of an uprising after a group arriving from the coast ends their coastal voyage Monday. Officials emphasize calm, noting no disturbance occurred and the event was peaceful.

England May Make Cotton Contraband

Washington reports unclear telegram text touching on potential contraband designation of cotton and uniform treatment among allies. Fragmentary notes reference state department guidance and a transit fare from Sutherland Springs, with several garbled terms and no clear action or outcome.

Washington DOT Sutherland Springs

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