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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1915

Page

3

Y M C A plan aims to gain sixty members in sixty minutes

Officials announce a city campaign to boost YMCA membership by hosting a timed sign up event at 11 AM. About 1,000 participants are expected to attempt to recruit one new member each within an hour, with broad public advertising and a report of success from Palestine Texas. Local remarks reference war, submarine actions, and a druggist’s anecdote amid the noisy page.

VY. M. GA Bailetal Y. M Z. Flord Smith Palestine Tex Ban Artonig Andony Trench Wiscain Jean Selahat Pane Plumaer Washington

Harvest Moon Dance at Automobile Club Brims With Guests

Society notes report a harvest moon dance at the Automobile Club on Tuesday despite poor weather. The Municipal band played throughout, tables glowed with flowers, and a long list of guests from Dr J H Burleson to Miss Mary Maude MeBarts attended with numerous other society members and out-of-town visitors.

Muelter Adele Maelter Tes Hursoas South Hackberry Stract Automobile Club J. H. ‘Burleson Emma Reed Witte BR. Russ Charles & Roberts Marie Roberts Carlton Bindley Fred ‘Tips Charles Tips Margaret Chambers Zilla Nay~tor W. H. Chambers Sherrod Hawkins James Coleman W. D. McCarty Weir Labatte A.B. Waiteles Ned McKhenny Jm Jeffries Many Jeffries Troyd Besse Arnold Dey New York W. J. Arnold J. B. Sutherland Justice Houston TN. Smith Robert Wo. Carr George Holmgreen Emma Holmgreen H. WW. Michel New Orleans Hacey Miller Fred Doyle John H. Cunningham Albin Seldel Mildeot Mile Walter Turner Orhardt Guenther W. B. Hamilton J. Wi. Goole Edward Disnowity Walter P. Napier B.F. Gunde G. 7. Kleenan Charles Cain A. Anther W. Lh Tuttie Frank Burt C. H. Jackson

Why Jefferson Davis Was Never Tried for Treason

The Chimbue Dispatch discusses why Jefferson Davis was never tried in federal court for treason. Historical notes recount indictments in May 1866, custody at Fortress Monroe, and delays until 1868 when Davis’s counsel argued constitutional limits on punishment for a former congressman. The case drifted amid amnesty debates and faded without trial.

Jefferson Davis Teason United States Chimbue Dispatch D. Te Watson Yale Taw Journal Davis Federal District Court of Virginia Fortress Monroe Toman Pie Paonreme

Walsh and theater notes fill grand summer program

A long article outlines Frank P Walsh and labor commission findings, then shifts to entertainment. It details vaudeville acts at the Grand, Theda Bara at the Royal, Marie Deco and Charlie Fromnan, plus The Sede wicks and new film productions. It mentions other shows, a three act Broadway Favorites program, and theater management plans for Fort Worth Dallas and Houston. It also shares Paris news on Henri Rochette and a French aviation development.

West Ted Lee Chai Chaplin Mlle Marie Deco Charlie Fromnan Tamons Brosdwaystan Widesoen Marcus Marie Dero Charlotta

Amusements Theater Attractions Tonight

Theater listings feature motion pictures and vaudeville acts including The Rosary with incidental music, Quecnz Motion Pictures presenting Crossed Wires, Dustin Farnmtuim in Cameo Rigby, and Keda Rata in Lady Aud ad Theater with Meredith in The Legacy of Falls.

Vampire: Motion Pictures Rolatat Bentley

The Rosary on Screen at Empire with Keeling Drama

The Rosary screen version from Sehg Hed Seal Company is shown at Empire Wednesday with Hammstead Bentler singing the title song at matinee and night. Bruce Wilton’s fortune fuels a tense family tale resolved by Father Kelly, amid a cast including Trevand Sharp and Florence Labadie. The Queen theater also airs Crossed Wires and The Throne Room, plus two reels of Universal comedy. Tomorrow and Friday features authentic Galveston storm footage showing pre and post hurricane scenes and wreckage.

Theda Royal Lady Audley Theda Bars Autte Miss Bara Clifford Bruce William Fox Stephen ‘Grattan Zenda Wiliam Fuey Hatch Fox Warner Richman Frazer Coulter Catherine Adams Empire Sehg Hed Seal Company Hammstead Bentler Bruce Wilton Vera Kelly Bruce Father Kelly Colin Campbeli Trevand Sharp Charles’ Wary Kathryn William Gertrude Ryan Frank Clark Buase Nie Besserer Wheeler Oakman Harry Lonsdais Sidney Smith Fred Huntley Florence Labadie Queen Theater Yhanhauser Starz Francis Ford Grace Coward Universal Alorm

New Arrivals and Guests at the Gunter Hotel

A stream of visitors and arrivals is noted at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio and related localities. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Matthews of Avattle Texas and Mr. Gatto of Kauston Texas. Noted travelers from Houston and Dallas are seen at the Gunter and St Anthonys. A Canadian mining venture is mentioned producing 12,000.00 in yearly cement.

San Antonio H.R. Rionitann al Anthony Fe Morrie Coron Tex Pea Eurel Dave Bool tinYak A A Matthews Avattle Gunter Heary & Mary Chicago Menaer Kauston Anthea Gooren Trumton Gunter Houxten Hoyt Trunton Aiheny George My Wiaxtun Deliv Peetkater Raa Praneteen Tuwriay Ceaventyn Moody Menger Nia Marhy Lumpange St. Anthonys T. Vattersor Fore Worth Hansen T. Marston Houston Tes Puckwil Dallag

Rheumatism Relief Through Blood Cleansing Promoted

An advertisement touts a blood purifier to renew life blood and boost circulation to flush germs and impurities causing rheumatism. Claims the remedy relieves shooting pains and sleepless limbs, cautions against nostrums, and urges readers to obtain the product from druggists or Atlanta, Georgia, offices.

Ayun & SS SS. 5. Co Atlanta

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