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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

Page

2

Gunter Hotel Plans Banquet for Rail Officials

Railroad men will be welcomed in San Antonio with a formal banquet at the Gunter Hotel in honor of the inauguration of a 26 hour imperial limit service between St Louis and Texas. The event includes elaborate decorations and a staged program led by Chamber of Commerce officials to showcase the new rail links and city hospitality.

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Federal inquiry at Brownsville opens Monday

Brownsville hosts a federal inquiry as the Southern district of Texas opens hearings on Monday. Grand jury members and officials including Disteler Wetter and others are expected to arrive from Houston for investigations.

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Democrats Meet Plan Convention In Washington

Democratic leaders gather in Washington for a conference to choose the time and place of the party’s next national convention. Chicago, St Louis, and San Francisco vie to host. Willam McCombs leads the planning and promises a strong, united delegation.

Washington Willan McCombs Chairinag Lovits Ray Francisco Delego Willum Saypart Dallan Pratense Thy Louis Chicago San Francisco Jnide Ho

President hears Quaker sermon on war response

Washington December 6. President Wilson listened as James Henderson a Quaker from Jamestown delivered a sermon opposing military preparedness. He urged deferring national defenses to a higher power and asked the president to abandon the preparedness program. Henderson said he was liberated from his associates to come to Washington.

Washington D. C James Heedereon Lamesville Wilson Henderson She Hands Taft

Submarine attack on the Ancona reported by survivor

The State Department received a Tunis consul report quoting Giuseppe Torrissy as saying the Ancona was attacked simultaneously by two submarines. He described shells from a submarine on the port side and a second shot from the starboard side, with a marine crew aboard and four wounded.

Washington, D State Department Mason Tunis Giuseppe Torrissy Ancona Giuseppe Torvissi Marine

Denial From Rice Wassingtios and Officials

A formal denial from Cecil Evring Rice and associates rejects published reports that the embassy pressed the American government. It states Minister from Sweden and Berlin envoy were not transmitting seminars from Cap von Bernatorff to Berlin officials.

Wassingtios G. Dee Cecil Evring-Rice Aviilsi Ame Hasendor Ane Sing W. A Sweden Cap von Bernatorff

Sunshine Special to San Antonio shines for Texas travel

The Sunshine Special launches from St Louis to San Antonio with Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain crews heading south. Officials tout faster, extended advertising reach from the Midwest to the Southwest as hundreds greet the train at Poplar Bluff and other stops. Passengers ride in luxury cars while dining service and luxury branding promote Texas development and eastern access in twenty six hours.

Springfield Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain San Antonia Thousand Clay and Chanter of Commerce Taciroad Thesay A. Robertton Cle. Perkina Meneger Texas San Augusio St Louis Republic Gater Pallen The Star Kipel Gesellen George Gegel de Tikes Wade Bergheld Ifain Wil St Tane Osher Pascen Rete Willie St. Loui McCania S Minneanolis Texas Coast Land Company St. Anetonia St. Louis San Antonio McCanna Colaiel CS Cerys United States Army St. Leule Southwest Texas Fia Rlehe St. Leute New Fork Internus J. 1 Galveston Wren Stow Chicandi New York Toxpe Poplar Bluff Bight C. L. Stone Ison Mountain United States Et Louis Sunshine Special Idrawa Kansas City Sioux City Alec Larae Bb. J. McNamra Wabash F. DP Glidersieeve Baltimore Ohto Southwestern Northercopter Chiengs Cincinnnati Dianapolis Missouri Pagtite Qos San Antonie Vdco Migtanyt Vaeilie Tanen Harvey Tatous Coyne Sures Ry W. Jacob Eon San Apetonio Wexue Unemene Siato San Antonina J. W. Booth Missouri Paginie Carrinrton Tharington Iran T. C. Kimber Testis Singerongineement Anata J. W. Weatney St. Toiay San Antone Booth George RicRonald Rive News of W. M. Leyeh Prinsman J C. Buster Traheran T. A. Coogan Porter Willian Porter Poplar A. Bross Arkansas Mimouri Pacific Hnandin Ark Tarnwelle

Train crew and officials ride Sunshine Special northbound

A Texas & Pacific delegation boarded the Sunshine Special at Texarkana and traveled from Fort Worth to San Antonio, joining the northbound section at Longview. The trip covered 242 miles with schedule adherence noted, and several officials planned to continue to San Antonio while others returned to Fort Worth.

Lobaview Tex Texas & Pacific Railroad Tekarkana Fort Worth Lonsview San Antonio Texarkana St. Louis Texarkanas George D. Hunter T. Mr. Griffin Jack Estes T. P. Magazine Lee Francis Paul Tunkin Tort Worth D. Johnson TF. A. Helm Freight Department Missouri Tacisic Hell, Francis Sunkin Longview Bell Fort Wort Wort Worth Trinrnanie Doll Toxurkana P. Ty Gayle Bogan Hla Fom

Texas Special Train Makes Debut to San Antonio Market

The Texas Special, a new fast rail service linking St. Louis and San Antonio, showcases an initial investment near 1 million dollars by the Missouri Kansas and Texas line. Officials hail improved speed and reduced stops, with San Antonio poised to attract northern and eastern travelers and boost regional commerce.

Texas Furtler New York Alix Hoe Lexus J. Warvell Maregey Ing Picture Corporation of Cosiparijuns Mr. Byrrell Dover Tole Hyerse Boston Canada Warnell Dallas Samuel M.hacsae General Finn Company Athmliy Gi Hasse Uruk Bohne Céery Fun Katy Pittsburg Texas Speeduy Service Mit Dalinos J E. Morgan Clacenea Atherlon Newark Delis Atherton To and W. T. Jackson Company Evorillianes Philadelphia Travelinis Labkis Camtraut Stewart Bestar Tames Ty Ineugarnton Arthur Waukee Akhis Henry Borgelt Toirdy Temple Pan Vinson F.C. Quires Herrick Refrigerator Company St Lowis San Antonio Bun. Antonio Brances McCate Greenfield Ind Texas Special Muskcoge Okla St. Louis San Antone San Salome United States eLrade C.K. Witte Ktaly Whitehead San Antonin Norvien Drom Wosarpol Utfcians Pseetiont Ain Whitehead

Texas Special Diner Delivers Luxury and Scope on Route

The Texas Special diner is praised for its luxury and variety, with a built-in kitchen and commissary that meet high standards. Menu artwork from San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston decorates the car, while a new official joins Katy on board, heading toward San Antonio. Passengers enjoy views of the Texas Capitol and Austin by dinner, as the train reaches McAlester and Denison, with crowds gathering to greet the service.

Okla Lew Pexas San Antonio Texas State Capitol

Two Sleepers Added to Texas Special Train Run

Train officials aboard the Texas Special at Denison reported the addition of two sleeper cars the Heetor and the SPeresine. The northbound service carried several passengers disembarking at various stops including Ahiskogee and San Antonio. Notable travelers include Mrs. Frank F. Davignon and daughter Miss Aline Bachrach Davidson of Kansas City en route to visit relatives in San Antonio.

Texas Special Denison Watsons Fort Worth San Antonio Lever Ahiskogee Vrank F. Davignon Aline Bachrach Davidson Kansas City Antonio Felix Bachrach Ramcom Texas New York FT One Victoria Antonia Tampico Mexico Newman Mesico Tolson Pallas Paliman Conmany Texas Spreelal Daraons Palliman Wallis Marsan Durer Cam Texne Denisian Bini

Swiss watch industry alarm over English espionage claims

Several Swiss papers complain that English women employed in Switzerland seek to learn trade secrets and return to England to aid a growing English watch industry. The reports warn that this could seriously impair Swiss watchmaking, as an English competitor builds a strong “Swiss watch” industry. In sports, Herbert's basketball team defeated Rose IT to 3 in a one sided contest Sunday.

Borne Switzerland Ler England Herbert Jean Rose Quintet

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