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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1915

Page

10

Burglars and Sneak Thieves Active Across City

Sunday saw numerous small robberies as burglars and sneak thieves operated in several city areas. Incidents included a home entry on Fraser Street, a purse snatching near downtown, stolen jewelry and a pistol, and attempted break-ins on Houston and Leone streets. A plate glass window was struck but the shop was not entered.

Tuga Ten Fisk Fraser Atruet Aly Ned &, Zuller Dasyaun Street FR. Schwartz Commerce Street Southern Pacific Iio Clork D. Allen Granada Strawl Houston Leone Street Matn Plaga Galan Street Iit

Local notices and crimes fill weekly page of San Antonio paper

A fragmentary 1915 San Antonio newspaper page reports a fire at a residence with injuries to a suspect's hand, multiple small notices including jewelry ads, police calls for theft and horse theft, a car crash injuring a driver, poll taxes being collected, and civic updates from the San Antonio Automobile Club. It notes office moves for tax assessors, holiday offerings, and a student from Crescent College visiting home for Christmas.

Varied luck for hunting parties near Kerrville and San Antonio

Nefer Beewa and Commissioner Kearny hunted above Kerrville on Schreiner ranch reporting some success but few deer shot. Judge Hirkhead and Claude Bir khead fared better near Medina 22 miles from San Antonio with three bucks. A larger party at O Warre ranch south of San Antonio claimed seven bucks plus many coyotes and wolves. one buck had 18 prongs. Other parties near Leon Springs and Toepperwein ranch saw limited results with several empty-handed.

Nefer Beewa Kearny Kerr vHio Schreiner Ranch UNI Claude V Birkhead Alpha Burninghaut Medina San Antonio Judge Hirkhead Birhead J. #. Clegg Martin Wright George Surkey George Jambers van H. Howard O'Warre Maclin Wright Albert WL Huth Max Thepperwein Robert ¥. Gulin Toepperwein Ranch Leon Springs Ine &. Newton Fred Reutzel Ed Connity

West Commerce Street paving plan moves to commission

City Engineer Helland announced a prepared resolution to accept the paving of West Commerce Street between Maio and Military plazas. Paving westward to the city water works is under rapid progress, aiming to crown Commerce Street as the longest paved street in San Antonio. Excavation for the courtyard at the new central fire and police station is complete and concrete will be laid immediately, expected to take about a day plus curing.

Helland Commerce Street Maio Miliary Plazas Rapid Progr Wadel U Sam Antonio Central Fire and Police Station

Socialists In Paris Back Pro War Line

Socialist delegates in a Paris district met in private session and reportedly voted near unanimously for a stronger wartime stance against Germany. The poll indicated support for intensified efforts to defeat imperial Germany and secure a more favorable pace of peace, reflecting the wartime activism of the era.

Paris Trince Germany

Anomalous Personal Mentions Across Missouri and Texas Records

The fragment lists scattered names tied to places in Missouri and Texas including St Louis and Port Tavera with unclear actions such as registrations, arrests, and revivals. Named individuals include Anthony Jones Ring, Gunter, Antony Thompran, and Mrs Von among others, with ambiguous events like attestation, arrest, or registration, attributed to various towns and institutions.

Dopplig Thamnad Crandview Ter Mragar B. Chadlet Lation Antonys Thompran Mouginn Arie Arrieat Gunter Menger A.J. Tinmgell St. Lowe St. Anthony Ming Sk. Antieny Steonen Fee Anthony

Vacation in Schools Near Texas Campus Investigated

A Texas article notes alleged improper conduct by university faculty is under investigation by the board of regents. Forums report multiple Bexar County schools will be closed for holidays on December 23 and 24, with holidays observed across institutions.

Ausein Tex University of Tras Bexar County Ahsisigis Halidiys Ronaiy

Oil Stock Offer Promises High Returns From Cushing Property

An early 20th century prospectus promotes investment in the Western Oil Company tied to the Ken Restew Oil Pool and Arkasas River area. It touts new capital, planned refinings, and potential dividends while detailing share prices from 125 to 10 000 shares and urging immediate subscription from citizens and stockholders amid bold production forecasts.

Utes Som Oil Company Arkasas Miles Jong Conmeriia Weils Stouklabiers Mmereasoa Vuurpany Ila Vomapany Asimerica Talse Tynan Weldroaday Deventer Boston Iain Aed Thasseuds Bvoning Stoutchubler Suvacan Ninony Ble Mercsalilt Keneam

Unclear text about Mie Maou and university comings

Fragmented report mentions Wu Travis County Association for Aid of the Tied Chung in Germany and several unnamed sessions or meetings. references a January deadline and a county school meeting led by Prof. PF Stewart. notes recitations and music at schools and attendance increases after cotton industry events. also reports Mrs Jones released on bond after her husband’s killing, body shipped for burial. miscellaneous garbled dialogue and local notes.

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