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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
7
A group plans a Washington trip to back a fair plan with women playing a key role. Organizers emphasize advocacy, fundraising, and coordinating with local chapters to push for policy support and public awareness.
A report describes a bicycle ride by J Floyd Sutin with a four mile out and back to Syrings, eighteen miles northwest of Weynesdas, then back to Amonly. Afterward the Walld building hosted a Thursday afternoon entertainment featuring a ball and gifts wrapped in white paper. The boss planned endurance rides through Brackenridge Park and track events Friday, with no trophy awarded and a New Year’s Eve entertainment scheduled.
A Texas delegation member lists a mission to visit Washington to interview President Wilson and enlist support. The group aims to meet in Dallas and Fort Worth with interviews in Waco and surrounding areas. About twenty five convention men from San Antonio are expected to join the delegation en route to the symposium.
About 200 women in San Antonio were invited to a luncheon of the Committee of One Hundred at the Menger Hotel to discuss installing a permanent Viterhallamel Mair and outlining work for city projects. Mrs Kens Maverick Green and other leaders were expected to outline endorsements and secure support, with a delegation to Washington planned later.
Mayoral challenger Charles McMilroy faces opposition as backers press to challenge the legality of his election. Indictment rumors swirl amid political infighting while a separate case alleges a bribe. A second, unrelated note reports a tragic fire and a burning incident involving a Black woman.
Four men were found guilty of breaching deer hunting laws as the season neared its end. The state commissioner cited statewide enforcement and praised sportsmen efforts in reporting infringements. In Bexar County one conviction and a $50 fine plus costs were recorded, with other charges reportedly filed against additional individuals.
The state governors meeting discussed cross border crime cooperation. Texas Governor Mergen ordered extradition proceedings for a Mexican suspect held in Merida Mexico. The case involves Antonia Gomes and a prior 1911 Maz regia agreement relation to extraditions between the two nations.
A long-echoed health column urges both women and men to adopt a morning habit of drinking a glass of hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate. It claims cleansing the stomach kidneys and bowels improves digestion and overall well being, comparing clean interiors to a bright healthy skin and arguing side cleanliness guards against many ailments.
A detailed program for a peace benefit concert is presented with performers including Maestro J. M., Mrs. Edward Sachs, and guest groups such as violinists Mildred Morris and Marguerite Guin, plus a vocal quartet and auxiliary chorus. The event aims to support Non-Man Free Children and features works by Massenet, Faure, and others with lyrical selections and Latin melodies.
Addison Wy Kelsey son of CW Kelsey died after a long illness. He lived in Kentucky and Isangas City, was brought to San Antonio last September where his condition worsened. Survived by brothers and sisters, services to be held Thursday at 4 o clock at the Pogues Memorial Baptist Chapel, conducted by Reverend Byrd, with burial in the local cemetery.
A federal court in Urs City will continue the Timon case involving charges tied to a texed elevlion gagds acted in 1904. United States Attorney John CL Green and Houston indictments outline the public crime and the ongoing proceedings against Tes Tee 39 and others.
United States Senator George Chamberlain warns that border mileage and Texas posts must be vitally considered in administration plans for a stronger navy and trained armies. He stresses the danger of delayed mobilization and urges Congress to support prepared defense, noting fears of German, Austrian, and other potential incursions. The debate highlights the need for timely border fortifications and broader defense spending to deter invasion before the next crisis.
The Post Office reports a savings of 452 102 25 dollars over the past year from the Textafize Department enabling faster parcel and mail service. The plan involves terminal railway post offices and a larger organization to streamline mail routes across the network. Officials including Second Assistant Postmaster General Oita Praceer and Postmaster General Burleson discuss expanding efficient mail handling and standardizing railroad rules nationwide.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Foley Hones and a list of unclear terms related to foil chopl, warnings about types and heals, and references to W. UC and local figures. The text is heavily corrupted, obscuring clear events, people, or dates.
The report shows an 18.11 percent cost increase over the year ended last June with $3,081,910.08 spent on rail transport for the mail. It notes 4848 barloads or 127,25488 pounds shipped by rail and suggests repealing a 1942 law to curb magazine and periodical freight surcharges. It recommends carved pay parity for clerks moving to railway mail service and argues rail salaries should match post office clerks for similar work.
A damaged report cites a deadly epidemic in Boston with seven child victims and rising cases. The text mentions poisoned candy and medical experts, referencing Dr George B and a medical response as authorities warn the public.
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