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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
5
New Orleans market nosedived as prices fell sharply within the first half hour amid heavy selling and bears’ pressure. Trade showed renewed weakness with futures slipping to around 1.10, while earlier momentum faded and volatility persisted due to international tensions.
A plan to equalize rates for homeseeker trains among Brownsville, Mexico, and northern points was proposed by the Chamber of Commerce transportation committee. A conference in San Antonio with officials from several rail lines, including St Louis Browns ville & Mexico, Katy and SAU & G, will determine action. The aim is to normalize gate charges to alleviate the current access issue cited by John T. Heanner’s business train. Meeting details to be set by the lines.
Inspector in Aily Dr. West of the state pure food sales department spent Friday inspecting drug counters and stock in this city. He was accompanied by Theodore Anderson, city pure food inspector, as they surveyed equipment and took notes on sales.
A break in at a residence ended with the thief fleeing through a side window. The stolen clothes were recovered, and investigators noted the incident as a straightforward entry theft. Local police are reviewing nearby footage for leads.
Obituary notices report Valdez of Bags Pass Texas died in her sleep on Jones Avenue at 4 am Friday. She leaves husband L Valdez and sister Miss Wonsillo Frias of Eagle Pass. The body sent to Eagle Pass for interment by Big Undertaking Company. William G. Flanders, chief to collector for the Antonio and pass region, died at 1809 Monterey Street Friday night aged 68. Survived by widow and two brothers in Louisiana. Services under Mason auspices at the chapel of Shelton-Loring Undertaking Co. then to New Orleans for interment. Katherine Mae Noxon, referenced in memorial line, died at home. private funeral at 3 pm Saturday. Undertaking Co. Automobile campment noted. Bouraville District Conference begins, Beeville district Methodist conference ongoing with Rev T P Sessions presiding. Various ads note patchernick promotions and used arms listings.
A Monday morning notice indicates an American note remains in Austrian hands as reports from the press detail the ongoing financial or diplomatic exchange. The item notes the status of the note and its location, reflecting postwar financial discussions reaching into European hubs.
Political chatter in Austin links ex senator Q A Waateon of Hanatan to a possible run against Alli son Mayfield for railroad commissioner. Navarro County may see a candidate for land commissioner against J T Robison. Antis discuss field exits and more candidates may join soon after a recent informal meeting. Fort Worth reports Knights of Pythias district meeting with mortgage bonds burned to symbolize debt retirement.
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