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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1915
Page
1
Sanitary reports to December 20 show 317 scarlet fever cases in November, up from 27 in October, an increase of eighty cases. Diptheria totals reach 6304 for November, up from 533 in October, an increase of 117 cases.
Audrey Munson, famed arc seer, appears in Inspiration at the Grand Opera House for a final showing due to high demand extending by four days. The piece outlines Miss Munson’s rise to fame and fortune, a homeless child story, and the marble artistry including New York landmarks and Brooklyn Bridge sculptures, with supporting mentions of Willam H. Lane and other stage notables in a nostalgic theater column.
A detailed review notes Mabel Normand in a Queen Theater program tonight with 100 new sunken spoon acts by the Indies, plus engravings and a loop of pictures including The Mill Way. Cast features Alan Anderson, W. Eugene Moore, Arthur Bayer, Harry Gordon, George Marlo and Bord Marshall. Vanity Stevens appears as the Queer in The House of Tears.
President and Mrs Wilson took a three mile walk in the sun at Hoy Springs on December 21. Mrs Wilson wore a light walking suit and tan shoes. Congratulatory messages poured in by mail and telegraph, with verses and emblems accompanying some. Secret service barred photos. no pictures have yet been secured of the couple. Colonel Hirst, standing officer at Madison Barracks, was acquitted in a recent court martial.
Fragmented report describes Villa and his brother Hipolito crossing the border late last night. Federal officers detain Hipolito briefly before releasing him, while Carranza envoys negotiate an amnesty deal with Villa and rival generals to end resistance in Juarez and surrounding towns.
A garbled Washington dispatch notes continued peace efforts amid rebel activity. Officials seek calm as readers report tensions rising, with claims of deployments and strategic signals shaping the energy and reader response.
Reports state Willie promises to withdraw and possible peace talks ease border tensions. Carranza plans task force against Yaqui Indians in Sonora while Upson seeks military authority to drive rebels from the field. U.S. authorities watch closely as northern forces regroup and cross-border implications loom.
Since 1913 the border town opposite El Paso has been under Villa influence but reports indicate Carranza's government plans to take entry control today. Amnesty for Villa adherents reportedly approved, with a remaining garrison of supporters nearby and uncertain border conditions as northern Mexico nears a new regime shift.
A fragmented report notes division of cotton supplies amid regional controls. It mentions Lagun and Torreon areas and limited purchases based on demonstrable manufacturing capacity. The piece references Bach ahun and advices issued to manage distribution and procurement within stated quotas.
An old advertisement touts trial packages containing Foley's Hiner and Tar Compound for colds, headaches, rheumatism, kidney issues, constipation, and cleansing cathartic products. It lists remedies for pains, fevers, and digestive relief with medical-sounding claims.
Captain Swell of the Amelia schooner Gary H was arrested in Pensacola on neutrality law charges. He was released on bond for the May federal term as authorities investigated an armed-ship linkage. A slay near a ranch house and a suspected conspiracy involving a large group triggered a tense arrest attempt. he allegedly resisted, was shot, and survived.
A Black man identified as Ola Haywood has been pursued by a large posse near Brady for wounding Charles VW at Whidcnp. Sheriff Wall and deputies attempted to arrest him as a public safety incident unfolded along a Colo vata river area.
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