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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1915

Page

6

General Funston Assumes Texas Department Command

Major General Funston takes command of the Southern Department in San Antonio, succeeding Brigadier General Tasker Bliss. He outlines pride in service, recalls Philippine actions, and acknowledges public attention while planning formal welcomes and a two-night army reception.

Freibren Mund Feromity Tasker FH. Jive Washington United States Army Munson Himelf War Department W. G. Ball Uke Jia Aminatde Philippines Spain Vera Cruz Funston Southern San Antonio Bills Goneales Bingham Ilanet Bingham City Furmiun Texas Galveston Texas City Hawaii Bell

Command changes and staff officers listed in wartime orders

The report lists officers assuming duties at See fed Brinady and Vers Cvilz, naming senior staff such as General Munsten Munday Witting, adjutant Nicior Wo 1, and multiple chiefs including Colonel Geneilgg Bingham and Lieutenant Colonel Krank, detailing assignments across air staff, quartermaster, medical, signaling, judge advocate, and sanitary roles. It also mentions Eastman and Tugel as assistants to the chief quartermaster and references commanders James Parkes and Frederick Sibler ny Fourteenth Cavalry.

Munsten Munday Witting Gelooel OW. Heard Nicior Geneilgg & Bingham Quarteroeter Colonie Wiliam Grashy Krank 2 Teeter William G. Scott Walter J. Clarke Kyle Rucker B. Elmmone Krank Eastman A. A. Tugel Harry Te Durdan Uel Siharien B. Guiewoud Order of Tiveya Arsenal Ggeral James Parkes Commauniey We Firat Cavalry Brigade Onel Frederick IW Sibler Ny Fourteenth Cavalry Commantis Koneth

Occupied German Tactics Reported in France and Belgium

An Associated Press dispatch from Berlin describes German preparations for possible extended occupation in occupied districts of France and Belgium. The report notes altered street signs, changes in language, and observers seeing German soldiers and officials as they enforce control with calm civility and patient demeanor.

Associated Press Berlin France Belgium Wien Mme Garmans

Notable Visitors and Residents in San Antonio Notes

Local notes list Gen. Mla aunt At the Rts Ambkiy and a string of visitors including Frnk L Orr of Houston, a transportation agent. Asa 4 Jones of Ashertod. A. Graves of Wacd and Dr. P Graves of Houston. W H L Hather and daughter. Le Miller of Galveston. and others staying at the St. Anthony and Gunter hotels. Widespread travel and residence mentions across Texas and nearby cities.

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Accused of $800 Theft in Coastal City

Sharpley, a New York arrival staying at a boarding house on Avenue C, reported robbed of $800 in counterfeit cash. A white man and woman were taken into custody after Sharpley was found semi conscious in an automobile. Detectives Long and Tarris led the arrest as authorities prepared charges for Monday in justice court.

Sharpley Justice Court Sharpler New York Avenue C Long Tarris

Automobile Licenses Reported In Local Notices

Fragmented OCR lists names and addresses for vehicle licenses with scattered identifiers. The readable items include several street names and partial person names, suggesting a roll of renewals or issuances in a municipal notice.

Building Permits and Address Entries Listed

Fragmented notice lists various names and addresses for building permits and new spring wool lenta. Entries mention 640 Yi avenue and 4400 MUbGOt with unclear roles. The readable items suggest construction activity and permit tracking in a local area.

Explosion Near West Munston and Laredy Streets Inspires Patrol

A mysterious blast at 6 am Monday near West Munston and Laredy streets provoked a police patrol of the area. Officers investigated loudly heard by blocks, with calls to Police Headquarters and Captain Brown. A delegation from Eagle Manli Gold City visited A Athington, railroad officials, seeking improvements to tuberculosis relief and train connections between San Angelo, Bear Datuito, and Eagle Pass, citing delays between the Sombery Pack train and a stub train at Spafford and poor evening connections to Bear Datuito and Eagle Pass.

Jamosion West Munston Laredy Ledegle Brown Eagle Maan A. A. Athingon Alvisio Atkinsen Ipuslon Tane de Att Hvans E. J. Schmidt W. C. Douglas Judicey Kage Pass Aso San Antonio Spafford

The Big Store Presents New Season Textiles Innovations

The store showcases a broad new season stock with inexpensive wash fabrics and sheer white materials alongside heavier satins. Wool goods are offered in plain shades and novelty effects, signaling American and foreign weaving excellence for the season.

Hic Joske America

Favorite Weaves and Fabrics For Spring Attire

Readable catalog style preview lists SUK fabrics eye de Chine satin gros de tasos chiffon taffeta and crepe de Chine. Mentions prices per yard, varieties like plain chiffon and Bengaline Urope, with examples from satin to taffeta and crepe fabrics for spring wardrobes.

Ward Yuri Taney Poupadiay Priit Dhesigny Dineed Alelies Sud Kryands Sid and Wits Miieh Whitton

Local notices and incidents from San Antonio area

Fragmented OCR lists a knife attack near Central Office Building, a store burglary on West Louis ton Street, a bank of unrelated ads, and public notices. Names and places include Meslean, O'Connell Loan Co, King Laan, Crockett, Santa Rosa, New Orleans reports, and the San Antonio Council of Mothers cautioning clubs against unsolicited fund requests.

Run Down Rescues Child From Injury in Park Incident

Lacey and his child were struck by an automobile while attempting to remove the child from the road. Lacey grabbed the child to safety but was knocked down. the car ran over his leg, breaking it. The injured child sustained a deep forehead cut as the auto fled, later picked up by another vehicle and taken to the hospital. police were notified.

Aare Lacey Walnh Street Dillshiter Burethy Delong Sanday Luvey Keny Ashe Lacey Automobille

County commissioners seek aid to curb debris on roads

Mond morning the canty commissioners discussed asking Sheriff Tobin and deputies to enforce county regs against wood debris on highways. They cited broken rods and a four foot wood piece striking a car, plus dangerous broken beer bottles at Helotes Creek crossings on the scenic loop. Auditor Van N Howard noted crossings are hazardous due to shattered glass in shallow water, and Eleye folds will be examined to remove glass. A $23 reward for catching litterers remains in force as the panel pledges to enforce the rule.

Tobin J. K. Lamm van N. Howard Gutzeit

Roost for Bats Suggested atop New County Hospital

Dr Charles A Campbell proposes a rooftop bat battery to curb insects at the planned county hospital. He estimates a 15 by 15 foot installation could be added for about 800 dollars with design by architect Atlee R Ayres. The idea aims to use the bats as natural pest control atop the new institution.

Charles A. Campbell Better Tecommondingi Atlee R. Ayres Campbell Aredia Imany

Memory to Be Honored on Frances Willard’s Anniversary

The sixteenth anniversary of Frances Willard’s death will be observed with devotional services at 9:30 AM on Wednesday February 17 in the Mayer Motel parlors. The program includes talks by Mrs Lina Chebtaute and Mrs Ala n Why Frances Wil- Belle Dilcarde, a duet by Mrs. Speier, readings on Frances Willard’s life, and songs by the Glee Club, with remarks by Mrs Walker.

Frances Willard Mayer Motel Devaonul Worm's Christ In Temperance Union Lina Chebtaute Omeds Willard Alan Why Frances Wil- Belle Dilcarde Frances Wilard M. J. Speier Hazlett Margaret

Endorsed for Editor by Methodist Pastors Association

The Reverend a 1% i pastor of Laucel rights Methodist Church has been endorsed as editor of the Texar Christen Afvncate by the Methodist Pastors Association. Rankin was editor previously, with the joint board of the Nention of the Methodist Episcopal Church awarding the resolution. The Rev Mtr Waxie delivered the eulogy at Rankin memorial services at Travis Park Methodist Church.

Laucel Rights Chitreh Ure Methodiet Pastors’ Association Texar Christen Afvncate Wien Rankin Yah Nention Methodist Episcopal Church Bow Mtr Waxie Hankin Travis Park

Spring Woolens Hit In Broad Range Of New Shades

Retailers list Feeneh serge 28 Wither with in broad Spring shades Tara un Main Funey Epligles atta Popties 18 dienes wide. Covert Chath Gulurine ai Epingti 30 medes wide in popmloy giells gee Hand balun. Gabardines 4 chee wise in few Spring xhautes Yayil $1. Dinek sind White Sitting bad inches velde from small pin checks to Jarpesh mae. Var $1.75. assats Pugin al anehies wide du lal shades of ETden Wisy wHsteri ite Mt blued Yared Ri.30.

Fancy Crepe Fabrics and Skirts Feature in Sale

A list of fabrics and dress materials is offered, including Vaile crepe 3 yards wide and 74 inch wide white dress fabric, Sheer Oregonia 44 denier, and Waney tue coil 38 inches wide. Also advertised are crepe and striped options, embroideries, and various skirt fabrics like 44 inch corduroy and honeycomb satin. Yard quantities and prices are shown, with a note of starting stock and a total around 424 dollars.

Orgundte Volie Mallinan

Textile catalog listing fabrics with floral designs and colors

A garbled catalog feel describes various fabrics and textiles with floral patterns in spring shades. Mentions crepe, silk, organdie, and crpe blends in multiple widths and yard measurements, with references to color tones and ground colors.

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