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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
4
In France Allied troops seldom meet on the front yet communicate by signs and laughter. British and French soldiers share jokes compare equipment and food, learning from each other as they pass through a quiet sector. A British officer notes surprising mutual understanding despite language gaps.
An official inquiry into employment agencies in Austin reports a broad investigation by the State Labor Commissioner CW Wood and inspectors. The probe cites complaints about agencies operating without statutory regulation from the Thirty-fourth Legislature and details schemes to lure Mexican miners with false work promises and fees.
A Texas antitrust case against leading brewers and wholesale liquor dealers paused after a recess. Attorney General Sikoela questioned operations of the brewers and distributors as candidates for liquor regulation. The state argues brewers paid 40 cents per barrel and wholesalers 2 percent under the arrangement.
Governor Ferguson policy spurs contracts across state institutions. Austin notices awards totaling 198,888 for Insane Asylum and Pasteur Institute repairs and additions 320,074 for Stoddard Hall Denton and major power and plumbing/heating jobs at Texas State Normal Denton South Texas State Normal San Marcos West Texas Normal Canyon City North Texas Sam Houston Normal Huntsville and Manual Arts building Trenton with sums listed for each project.
A digest of property transfers mentions Hineprane to Caroline Hr Aehrand via a half interest in blocks and avenues in new city areas, with several parcels in Indiana and California. It notes deeds, consideration amounts, and dates around 1915, including transfers in Denver Colorado and Lar Angeles California, plus guardianship and minor estate details.
A San Antonio Humane Society report notes fourteen chickens written off after a theft near Olive and Burleson streets. Detectives recovered devices moved to weathered brush, with weather exposure cited. Police report details include watch sales, a money claim, and a separate arrest in an assault case near Brith and Rivas.
Corpus Christi Chautauqua ends its two week assembly tonight with Farmers Day featuring John Temple Graves of Washington and Atlanta. Graves speaks at 4 pm on The Twentieth Century Woman and later on The Reign of the Demagogue. Professor J. H. Arbeng of Sarita, president of the State Horticultural Society, also spoke and led a farmers class this morning.
Newport News Va January 28 clearance panels for the British steamer Waimana, entered port Tuesday with a 4.7 gun, were withheld as officials await State Department decision on whether the Waimana should be treated as an armed vessel. The collector of customs said clearance was held until Washington advises, noting the ship recently loaded bunker coal at Marsaill orients for Trinidad.
Three Antonis ministers and laymen met at Winenu Lake to urge Billy Sunday to come to San Antonio for a protracted revival. Delegates BG Bechtel, J Ofaie, and Rev Col Mostraviet will confer with Sunday’s representatives to secure terms. Past efforts stalled as churches pledged support but delayed action.
San Antonio police chief Lancaster vows to crack down on idlers, threatening jail for those who refuse labor or idle in streets and pool halls. He cites lack of work as excuse and calls for belated removal of jail capacity to push idle men into jobs or harsher penalties.
Property owners along River Avenue between Grayson and Grand are campaigning against Bermudez asphaltic concrete after the commission chose the Western Paving Company. Chairman W J Hargis says he has recanvassed residents and a protest petition now covers more than 3000 of 4800 feet affected, with more signers expected despite alleged coercion by supporters of the Lodle paving firm.
A disjointed report alleges that Hargis used intimidation to push property owners into signing contracts for asphalt work. It cites misrepresentations and improper payroll arrangements as inducements, with claims of forged signatures and rescinded agreements amid a downtown dispute.
A confused, poetic fragment describes a performer modeling a bouquet of cotton cords and foliage as a decorative centerpiece. The narrator recalls memories of a long island sound setting and a theater season.
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