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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
1
A to-be-submitted peace mission by the Ford expedition plans to draft tentative peace proposals and present them to warring nations. The group will use international law experts to shape accessible terms while noting initial plans may be rejected or modified as belligerents consider neutral action and potential cooperation.
News from Boston and Northern New England reports widespread wage increases for mill workers after a conference of mill treasurers. The Building Trades Board and mill companies announce raises ranging from twenty cents to several dollars weekly, affecting thousands of seamstresses and laborers including women in the millinery trade.
In Lows Missouri on December 20, Th Campbell and D B Christner, part of a group called morality aunt within the Incapaller force, were found guilty of assaulting reporter Joseph Flynn. They were fined 100 dollars each and sentenced to 30 days in jail after testimony from Flynn and two other reporters at the police station supported the charge.
AUSUIN Tex Dec 30 All bids for the erection of girls dormitories at the Girls State Industrial Training School in Gainesville were rejected as they exceeded the 40 090 appropriation. State inspector of masonry W H Blenduckeon reported the plans were too elaborate and the state architect opposed them. New changes will allow building within budget. Similar issues found with bids for a hospital at the Women’s Confederate Home with a 20 000 appropriation. four lowest bidders were directed to revise their bids to fit the appropriation.
London dispatch reports Bulgaria's parliament voting on a war credit of 1,500,000 francs and a second credit of 30,000,000 francs to aid famished soldiers families. The Doctrinaire Socialists show pacifist notes but back the credit while Reform Socialists abstain. Radicals support strongly and other parties pledge full support, pledging peace terms that reflect Bulgaria's sacrifices.
General Carranza and staff arrived in San Luis Potosi for four months of stay. He opened events, spoke to crowds from the plaza, and toured the city amid celebrations. The American colony and local residents joined in revelry, church services, and a Christmas program with Santa Claus gifts.
A board meeting approved closing the branch of the Auto Mobile Club at Medina Lake. The plan redirects funds to boost North Loop clubhouse activity and aims to grow membership from 975 to 1900. A follow up meeting Monday will outline a vigorous recruitment drive and a New Year’s Eve special at the North Loop clubhouse featuring a dinner.
Dutch delegates arrive in Berlin to present aid trains funded by popular subscription for the central powers. Crowds greet them at towns along the way and in Berlin. Professor Lang, who led the Holland relief effort, states the aid is a quiet, decisive act supporting the German army, despite claims of lacking friends.
President Pope of the Texas Farmers' Union plans departure for Washington to confer with Secretary Lansing on an order to ship one million bales of cotton to Europe. The destination county for the shipment is not disclosed, and the decision tests the national prohibition order. A separate brief from Beaumont notes light snow and clear skies with a rain-slicked afternoon in the area.
Constantinople reports recount a British cruiser clash tied to Marmora spy notes. Allied submarine supply routes alleged, with Greek and Turkish actions over Scorpion moorings sparking diplomatic friction. Captain Merton defends Scorpion amid Turkish surveillance and relocation demand.
Willan Cassin was reelected president of the Highway League of Bexar County at the annual meeting held Wednesday afternoon. Secretary Culp was reelected and numerous officers were listed. The group reported that 398 good reads or communications were formed in Te lis, with southwest Texas seeing most activity. The Austin to San Antonio post road is nearly complete, improving water travel and conditions. Estimates credit county meetings and farm demonstrations with at least $50,000 in value to the county.
About 175 children and 66 adults attended a two part Christmas gathering at the Hellogads Recreation Center. The afternoon featured a tree ceremony with Mrs Beales guiding, Santa gifts by Miss Mahatt, and popcorn on the playground. Evening program offered music and dancing as West Side Neighborhood Club plans weekly entertainment and a larger forthcoming event.
PROS PLAN CONFERENCE CHICAGO Ill Dec 3 Plans for extending Prohibition territory were discussed by party leaders convened by the national committee. Hinshaw forecast stronger Prohibition support and possible defections if neither major party adopts a Prohibition plank. Curtis urged Roosevelt as Republican nominee with a Prohibition platform. The national convention is tentatively set for July 18-20 at the Minnesota State fairgrounds.
Leslie Seeligson age 21 died Thursday morning at his brother in law's home in Gollab Texas. He was born and raised there and is survived by his wife a year old child a father and mother Mr and Mrs J D Seeligon a sister and others. He was cousin to Midge Arthur Seeligson of San Antonio. Interment at Gathil cemetery at 4 o clock later in the afternoon.
Mrs J H Sutherland a longtime San Antonio resident dies at 12 45 AM at her home 215 Brookvenue after a lengthy illness She was born at Sackhart in 1806 and lived there most of her life She moved with John HAL Sutherland to Antorado then to Wisconsin before returning to Antonia eight years ago A member of St Mark's Episcopal Church she was active in charity work Survived by husband Harold Sulberbind daughter Margaret Sutherland a CrystaCli resident and a brother Charles Cox The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon and at St Mark's Episcopal Church at 3 00 PM with Rev Philip Coax in charge Interment in Mission Burial Park Pallbearers named
Fred Smith of 325 Main Bt Gun Bay Wis reports relief from back soreness after using Foley Kidney Pills while noting winter worsens kidney pain and joint aches. A. M. Fischer, Druggest, endorses the pills for kidney function and reducing pain-causing metabolites.
President Wilson's attention was taken by letters from Secretary Bryan and others delivered during the morning. The president and Mrs. Wilson planned to play golf this afternoon and were invited to attend a New Year’s Eve celebration at a hotel. Parcel post shipments to Norway, unopened, were forwarded to recipients by the State Department after dispatch by the U S minister in Christiania.
Paris dispatch reports Turkish island Casteloriga Casteloriza in the Aegean seized by troops. Location lies between Rhodes and the Gulf of Adalta with strategic value cited by Morning papers in Paris.
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