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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1915

Page

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Rights of Spever Cassel Upheld in Privy Council

The Privy Council upheld the rights of Sir Edger Spever and Sir Ernest Cassel to membership after a challenge claiming they were German born. Chief Justice Hardn Tead ing, after months of consideration, delivered the judgment today, noting naturalised status for Sir Isd rar and Sir Wenest.

Mme Edger Spever Ernest Cassel Fort Hardn Teading Ace Isd Rar Wenest

Unclear OCR Fragment From Unknown Event

Fragmentary text recounts a chaotic scene involving a British subject, deputy sheriffs, and a wandering man on a ranch. Names are garbled and events are unclear, with multiple incomplete phrases and possible references to a pursuit or inquiry within a 19th or early 20th century newspaper style, but specifics are not deducible.

House Passes Emergency Tax Measure by 208 to 183

Senate to act Saturday as the House approves an emergency tax extension to December 31, 1916 to cover a deficit. Debate centered on extending revenue measures with supporters arguing for needed funds, while Republicans and some Democrats pressed for shorter extension and fiscal restraint.

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Italy Plans Campaign for the Adriatic War Front

Dispatches report Italy preparing a campaign along the Adriatic front with engineers and artillery at La-Aorta. News recounts bombardment actions, Turkish critiques of wartime conduct, and Italian efforts to lower freight rates as part of war logistics. American and British targets are cited amid broader front-line developments.

Nigra la- Aorta Berlin Det Saveille Te Sian Guerecas Ane Banneed Gidstone Havouzlon- Darinep Seddul-Bane Karasi Asiatle Thegey United States

TWO MILLION ENLISTED plan yields results in short time

London reports a Derby plan showing two million men enlisted in weeks, with many recruited for immediate service. The process remains unclear. wartime mobilization and desertion claims are debated as officials assess scale and pace of conscription efforts. Venice reports prisoner transport and Austrian and German oil shipments affecting supply lines amid ongoing conflict.

London Derby

Death Penalties for Year Fifteen Case Summary

In Austin Texas a 15 year period yields 10208 penitentiary sentences and 1057 indictments. Death penalties reach around fifty. Convictions total 294 with 434 indictments across multiple cases.

Austin Tex Anwar Ink

NEWSBOYS TO SHOW AT GUILD OPERA HOUSE

Newsboys plan a fine show Friday night at the Guild Opera House in San Antonio. Delegations from Renewalent and Protective Order of Nikis will attend with special seating arranged. Tate Sneefe, a star performer, volunteered to sing if requested by newsboys in attendance.

M Tren Hove San Antonio Niks Oe Gmuid Opera Omrclank Ehatse Kao Cantell Tate Sneefe Hee

Railroad men toast at Austin banquet for fast train

Texas officials of the T and G N and Katy railroads were honored at a Austin banquet organized by local business leaders. San Antonio reps attended, including J W High and Walter Walthall of the G N and K at lines. After lunch, guests toured the club and ranch areas by auto, concluding with remarks by Richardson.

P. J. Lawlells Austin J. T. Guyot Parker Pat Corrigan Fordmaster Katy W. A. Webb Texas Crush Randolph Daniels Trank Griffin City Weber Sean Antonio Clan Richardson Iathey

Two Hurt In Runaway On Buena Vista Street

Two men were injured when a horse attached to a buggy bolted on Buena Vista street shortly after 7 pm Thursday. Jose Fedachero, of Monterey street, was rushed to the hospital in serious condition but slightly improved by Friday. Jesse Lopes, occupant of the buggy, escaped with minor bruises. Unclear details mention Pardeep being unconscious and later rushed to the patrol hospital.

Buena Vista Street Jose Ff.dachero Monterey Street Jesse Lopes San Marcos Pardeep

Garner to Attend Texas San Antonio Holiday Session

Representative John Garner leaves tonight for San Antonio to speak on a telephoned matter before resuming home duties in Trahan. Congress will adjourn for the holidays, with Garner policed by Maggie Moore of Pennsylvania in the Ways and Means group. Another congressman, George Furnees of Gonzales, will depart by car for the event. Former city clerk Han Antonio, now deputy postmaster general, plans to be in San Antonio for Christmas with relatives.

Washington Tee John SN Garner San Antonio Trahan Tejas Tomarros Giener Magy Fon Moore Pennsylvania Tes Boets George Furnees Gonaales Caray Evenin de Tirteger Han Antonih Asaixtant Ative

Murder trial postponed amid public peace concerns

A mangled OCR fragment reports on a murder case involving Jean Leon Juarez and Nasheer, with delays due to fears of disturbances. Details are incomplete as the text is fragmented.

Freveh Murdis Pawis Dac Ruoul Villian Ann Jean Leon Juares Sree Nasheer

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