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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1915

Page

4

HOUSE'S EUROPE TRIP AND PEACE INQUIRIES

A detailed report from Springs New York and Washington outlines Colonel House’s delicate peace mission prospects. President Wilson may soon travel to Europe at the president and secretary of state’s request, while officials stay silent on a formal inquiry plan.

Jie Springs Wilson Tadey House New York United States Wilgot Schohar Washington, D.C Coton Tess Mose Wil Europe Stile Officisl Diplomatie Chiles Lansing Coloel Fase Washington Lodgy Slouse Penes Colonel House Germany France England Lanning Hurope Belligment Colonel Houge Momenbhas Linether Asquith David Ligod-George London Sident Poincare Deleasse

Society News Glows With Holiday Social Pageantry

A society calendar full of weddings pluralities, guests visiting from New York and San Diego, debutantes at prisons a debutante and many gatherings at the Gunter and Menger hotels. The Delta Gamma Taus host chaperoned events with lists of prominent names and festive decorations described in vivid detail.

Pension Granted for Mrs Burke Washington Austin Widow

Mrs Nellie H Burke of 7430 San Antonio Street Austin has been granted a pension as widow of Second Lt Joseph W Burke of the Pennsylvania Cavalry. The pension is $12 monthly and backdated to November 14 1913. Also announced is the establishment of a postoffice at Stephen Creek San Javinia County with Neety Suchschacher named postmaster as residents had long sought.

Washington Tee Tell M eLemore Bureau of Pensions Department of the the Jerior Nellie H. Burke San Antonio Street Austin Burke Joseph W. Burke Pennsylvania San Antonio Melemore Stephen Creek San Javinia County Netty Suchschacher Tong Mcl Rmore Denart

Don’ts For Holiday Safety From York Federation

The Safety First Federation of America appeals to the public to beware of Christmas hazards. Warnings cover dangers of tree decorations, inflammable materials, and implausible kitchen setups, urging constant vigilance and safe decorating practices to prevent fires and accidents.

York Safety First Federation of America

Davis Opposed to Stamp Tax Plan Behind War Revenue

Congressman J H Cletoney Davis blasts a proposed stamp tax as burdensome to the common people. He cites a Democratic push for a wartime revenue boost and warns it could entrench large interests and weaken the party among veterans and regular voters. He urges resistance to new levies while supporting alternatives targeting large inheritances and incomes.

Washington J. H.cletoney Davin Joe Yeseh Caryl Christi Texas Bankers Association Howes Ceremae Mietsure Xiss Democratic Party

University of Texas Receives Civil War Letter Collection

The University of Texas Library has received a large collection of Civil War era letters from Samuel Whitlam Farrow of Panola County Texas. The 1862 1864 and 1883 letters include many from Mrs Josephine Farrow and from T J Farrow and T Farrow in Tyler Texas. The collection documents Confederate service and family correspondence and will be stored in fireproof vaults for access by history students. Farrow born January 40 1938 in Russell County Alabama mustered into Confederate service at Carthage Texas in 1862 with Company 1 Nineteenth Texas.

University OF Rnas Dee. Ta University of Texas Samuel Whitlam Farrow Ico Texmmn Josenine Farrow Panola County Exua Josephine Farrow W. Farrow T. J. Farrow T. Farrow Tyler Tex Wvarrow Department of History United States Texas Audh Studes Farrow Russell County Ala Carthage

Notable Civil War veteran and UT historian Ramsdell’s archival appeal

Terouse regiment veteran Walker’s Division served through most battles, paroled August 1 1866 by General Canby. He settled in Hamilton County in 1878 and resided in Hico since 1885. Adjunct UT history professor Charles W. Ramsdell seeks readers to safeguard historical documents such as letters and old newspapers to protect them from loss and ruin.

Terhouse Walker Jenkin's Ferry E. R. Canby Amilton County Hico Charles W. Ramsdull University of Texas Magasitier Aly Paneer Sion Sony Anics Pengple Senerung

Field Work Suspended by State Reclamation Office

Field work of the Stain Reclamation Department is halted for winter. A. A. Siler, State Reclamation Engineer, reports the Inez party of engineers and topographers near Fort Worth will move to Austin soon to report back for headquarters work. They will draft and wrap up field notes and resume field operations in March next year.

Austin Tex A. A. Siler Inez Fort Worth

Jane Addams Confined at Hull House in Chicago

Miss Jane Addams, a suffrage and social work leader, remains at Hull House in Chicago today after an illness caused throat and chest complications. Her condition is described as improving though she remains convalescent in her apartments.

Chicago Jane Addams Hulll House

Serbian Treasury Arrives in France En Route to Paris

Eighteen million treasuries from Serbia arrive in France and head toward Paris to be deposited in the Tranca-Serthan bank. The dispatch includes stray dialogue about telephone requests and uneasy local chatter as the journey continues through Manseildes.

Manseildes France Paris

Amusements and stars at Majestic and Queen theaters

The Majestic features a star lineup including W. H. Crane, Thomas W. Russ, Mitelyn Are hurkle, Amel Dingham, and Mabel Theatricat Attractions. Also listed are The Pour Sultanas, Kate Benore and Sam Williams, Kennett DeVsey in Fils Wifes Mother, and acts by Horace Wright and Hene Dietrich. The Queen presents Court raives and a drama with LaBudie in a pearl theft tale, plus Family Stevens in The Unchastened Wont and Destiny.

Hrooks W. H. Crane Aid Mg Thomas W. Russ Mitelyn Arehurkle Amel Dingham Mabel Pattaferco Majestic Newline Kate B8nore Sam Willlama Kennnett DeVsey Willlame TeVog Sellere Horace Wright Hene Dietrich

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