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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1915

Page

3

Plan Sanity Test Walter Durbin Before Commission

An unofficial hearing was planned to determine the sanity of Walter Durbin who shot Policeman Louis Lopez and narrowly missed Detective W A Harvey and Ed Welder at the Adsiphus bar on Hous Ton Street two weeks earlier. A commission of multiple doctors and professionals was to hear testimony to decide if a formal trial for Durbin would proceed.

Walter Durbin Louis Lopez W. A. Harvey Ed Welder Adsiphus Hous Ton Street

Beauty tips promise lasting skin glow and glossy hair

Read today’s beauty suggestions praising powders and shampoos. A simple mix dissolves in hot water to improve complexion, while a canthebs shampoo promises dandruff reduction and glossy, fuller looking hair.

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Board to Hear Testimony on Durbin Case in District Court

Berrey Moody and Barbandi relate an il report in District Attorney Jalden’s notes that Lurbin is charged. The full board will hear testimony and set the case for Thursday. Durbin has not had a preliminary hearing before Justice Campbell, who will review the commission’s report before any further actions.

Lone Star Music Studio Opens With Formal Reception

The Lone Star Company plans a formal opening of its new moving picture studio in Terrell Wells with a Thursday evening reception. Attendees include Mayor Brown city and county officials, Chamber of Commerce officers, and Rotary Club members. Guests will tour the studio enjoy refreshments and swim at the San Jose pool.

Lone Star Music Company Vormet Moving Picture Lone Star Company Wl Terrell Wells Brown Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Kohner San Jose P. &. McGeeney

Social events and dances fill Thursday night society

In Society notes, Vowradis Night Dancing Club hosts a late evening at the Catholic Woman's Club with a six to eleven p.m. entry. Quo Vadis fraternity plans a mavin party on Soledad Root while Agnes Steel hosts an informal dance at her home in honor of Miss Mstelle Tistet. Lawrence Brady entertains guests at Travia Club as Luther Beugus plans a watermelon event at San Pablo Springs. A benefit on the Alamo lawn features Hetenia Methoitiel church activities starting at ten p.m.

Agnes Steel Danciae Marty Mias Mstelle Tistetter Lave Alamo Jteights Church Lucile Beilix New Braunfels Marcelis Heilie Satomy Jape Pearl Satomy Jane Beatriz Buichelena Pearl Theater Micho- Jeng Royal Theater Joeal Vlaiomy Jane

Boy Saves Two Struggling Drowners Earns Carnegie Medal Hope

Walter Benntelder a 14 year old from 1902 Wyarnting trowel saves Miss Valirene Movels and her brother Albert Morris Jr in a whirlpool on the San Abtauic river. He pulled them to shore while another rescuer helped. Miss Morris credits him with saving their lives and hopes for a Carnegie hero medal. Local organizers and bank association leaders plan efforts to push the medal nomination.

Walter Benntelder Sears Fritz Schneider Valirene Movels Al“ebert Co Morrin Jr San Abtauic Miss Mons aAlbert C. Morris Mitchell Street Carnegie Hero Metal Albert Zr Kinister Clara McCormick Cypress Street Helen Hopkins Walter Schneider Miss Morris Siother de Ta Ts Drune Aglewhare Vlula Sie Mick Laren

Student event honors Walter Brays at Takase University

A university reception Thursday evening at Takase honors Walter Brays of Houston, longtime member of the senior Tawecluen. Guests include Christie Moore and Virginia Lamar among many summer visitors. A second party features dancing and arrangements by Mrs. J Broelw with guests listed, followed by Mrs. Sterling Prine Adams hosting at Fort Sam Houston.

Anterlan University of Takase Walter Brays Houston Jeala Missex Christie Moore Sturrow Devine Ariine Booth Bernice Dunzan Virginie Lamar Pauline Parks Borathy Moana Walter Jovans Moston New Noland Frederick Goeth Tihort Denny Winchester Kelso Jr William King Shelley Bvana Sterling Prine Adams Fort Sam Houstin Gonzales Bingham and Mee Harry Landa Frederick Combe

Amusements Tonight At The Theatre Tenet

Amusements Men ay Theatey Attuaions Tonight feature Maton performances with Chaplin styled acts and a lineup that includes Margerita Clark in The Crucible and Beatriz Michelena in Salomy Dane. Pearl presents motion pictures and Wirwan Nui showcases The Beeret Cade while Qua Vadis appears in Wiawant No. 3.

Theatey Attuaions Raphe Maton Chaplin Ihaye Hestniy the Hawk Grand Matton — Pietigres Margaerita Clark the Crucible Jeoguls Mme Ol Vande Soledad Mester Mation Pietures Paramount Fens Sueen Mation Pleturas Pearl Motion — Pietures Beatriz Michelena Salomy Dane Wirwan Nui

Chaplin at the Empire and more in a busy bill

The Empire shows Charles Chaplin in The Bahk, released by Hsaanay Company, along with The Riddle of the Things from Mysteries of the Grand Hotel. Marguerite Clark stars in The Crooked Line at Grand Opera House with The Urocthle, while more acts and vaudeville numbers fill the bill with Chaplin’s comedies and other attractions.

Chaplin the Empire Charles Chaplin Hsaanay Company Tajz Theater Grand Hotel Weed Vincenzo Henisn Darnton Mes Witen Francis Joose Ata Lasenza Vinsenza Hattimmett Ireland Marguerite Chitk Marguerite Claris Grand Opera House Mark Lee Luther Marguerite Clark Cael Srimpatherio Charlie Chaplin Shawn

The Woman at Sole Themer and a Film Program

A garbled 1910s cinema listing mentions a plot about a deceived wife seeking vengeance and a reunion with an old lover, intertwined with advertisements for The Star Boarder and other films. It details showings at Queen, Majestic, and Pearl Theaters, including Pope Pius X footage, On the Night Stage, and Satomy Jane attractions.

Majestic San Antonio America Eas H.ince Keystone Pay Tincker Clara Kimball Young iQueen

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