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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1915

Page

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Refugee movements amid Syrian crisis reported by Tennessee source

A Tennessee report derived from arrivals aboard the American cruiser Fennesse states that while no atrocities are confirmed in Syria under Turkish advance, many Syrians have fled toward the coast. The piece notes Turkish advances toward Jerusalem and Suez, with German troops cited and claims of British naval losses, as refugees describe ongoing hostilities and German involvement.

Alenandata Gent Fen Vin Linidoni Fennesses Syria Egypt Alfay Ismaliat Suez Airo Tltnernax Guo

PARDON OF CONVICTS TO BE SYSTEMATIZER

Tex Avsvin March 18 1918 The board of pardons lays out a rule set to systematize pardons and governs how convicts may qualify and apply for clemency. The governor plans to add a commission to review cases and revise rules for eligibility and publication requirements.

Avsvin Ceverger Vereenson Firend Willi Blakerion Bt Uke Revermnor Piriscit

Texas to observe Was Day on Independence May

Gov Ferguson designated Independence May as Was Day in Texas. A Whig resolution calls for listing public schools and all nuttin building in the state on the stairhouse. The text is unclear but indicates a statewide patriotic observance approved yesterday afternoon in Austin.

Austin Sea Governar Ferguson Texas Maren

Publicity for epidemics and the dangers of silence

A policy analysis argues three best practices for epidemic publicity. Withholding facts breeds fear and unnecessary quarantines, while transparent reporting builds trust and supports appropriate public health action. The piece cautions against rumors and emphasizes timely, factual communication.

Mers Nes

Dutch government tightens naval crisis watch at The Hague

Reports from The Hague indicate critical scrutiny of German naval maneuvers. Dutch officials respond with heightened precautions across ministries as troop shifts appear on the eastern frontier and naval defenses anticipate emergency needs. A British-French stance is implied as prospects of submarine blockade are discussed and offshore incidents are monitored.

Germany Helena North Sea Rete Ital

Remedy promise to cure chronic stomach troubles without relief

A promotional claim extols a modern remedy for stomach disorders, featuring testimonials from Dr. Markel Wilson of Miltsining and local San Antonio store lines. The narrative touts a plant juice cure that allegedly steadies nerves, aids digestion, and restores strength, with one testimonial of long-standing indigestion relief.

Loewffert Tucal Pon Yle Frany Mro Markel Wilson Allison Street Miltsining Pune Iy Stuingen Brushtun Bel al Jin San Antonio Flivders Deag

Hamamoto Slain and Myra Arrested in San Antonio Case

In San Antonio a violent incident left Hamamoto fatally wounded and Myra arrested. Myra, 29, and two Japanese men employed as cooks, were involved in a basement struggle that ended with Hamamoto dying. Myra allegedly entered from the street. authorities reported multiple stab wounds and a brutal assault.

Tamuns Metmanite Cate Othon Denaneae Ward Myra Mara Niente Mamarinis Mare Keumamote

Ed Educators Meet in Memphis to Discuss Vanderbilt Ruling

In Memphis on February 19 the Methodist Episcopal Church South education commission convened with nearly all members present to decide whether the church will seal the Tennessee court decree denying church control over Vanderbilt University. The commission, formed at Oklahoma City, aims to build Emory University in Atlanta and challenge Vanderbilt’s position, with Bishops Candler Kilgo Murray McCoy among attendees and input from patrons who helped establish Vanderbilt. The theological department of Sewanee College already operates.

Memphis Tenn Educational Commission of the Modist Episcopal Church South Tennessee Vanderbilt University Education Commission Oklahoma City Okla Emory University Atlanta Vanderbilt W. A. Candler J. C. Kilgo W. B. Murray J. H. McCoy Vendericht University Jeer College

Canal Cuts Traffic AU Louie Aa Fett 19

Samuel A Thompson warns the Mississippi Valley could face disaster from the canal project he said would make water shipments cheaper than rail, urging a free-senralion policy to relieve river traffic. Officials in Joliet and Chicago weigh in as river terminals conference meets.

Louie River Ferns Wert Weod Joliet Chia Woll Pouaidont

Funeral for Frank James Sets Cremation Plan

Frank James will be cremated at his request, no funeral service for public viewing in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Relatives say he wished ashes deposited quietly, no cemetery burial in Kaurney Missouri, and Jesse James of Kansas City handles arrangements with old friends as pallbearers.

Kansas Hous James Loriger Excelsior Springs St. Pentina Thin Ely John F. Philips Galinda Frank James Kaurney Jesse Jesse James Kangas Ciy

Fragmented Ad Snippet With Pricing Phrases

A damaged OCR fragment lists various pants prices and vague phrases. It mentions amounts like 7, 8, 9 and 10 dollars and sums such as 5.70 and 4.50, with references to building and floor constraints but no clear products, dates, or entities. The text is incomplete and lacks a coherent event.

Wilwell Itoorit Mayra

Russians Driven From Bukovina in Western Theater Push

Reported from the front as German forces claim advances in Bukovina and along the western theater. Russian troops are said to have retreated with prisoners, while German units push toward Verdun and the Vosges. Battles rain across the Vistula region as Germans press north and east.

Ueniye Ivestern Ureorun Bourgillys Verdun Coterez Vosges Germany Dusus Corman Havin Grodno Avehawoln Mysanier Villars Staolane Bron Trefon Vistula Iceland Grimas Away Iupsid Tauruggen Kavnu Patnd Waeaa

French War Office Reports Slow Progress In Recent Fighting

The French war office reports no major changes since last night with January night quiet except for fairly spirited artillery exchanges in the Aisne valley and Rheims sector. We still hold all positions near Perthes and captured a bomb-thrower at the bridge of Quatre Enfant. In the Vosges two infantry attacks north of Wissenbach were repulsed amid methodical improvement in the Sutlel farm area. The London Times notes a charity total of $5.9 million raised for sick and wounded.

Paris Med French War Office Aisne Rheims Perthes Argonne Méuse Quatre Enfantle Vosges Wissenbach Borhommir Sutlel Farm

French Vessel Damaged by Torpedo Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a French vessel damaged by torpedo amid wartime reporting. The text mentions policy considerations and a February date, with unclear references to German actions and legal implications.

Norwegian boats in port painted with new colors

Norwegian ships Steven and Myrdal lie in Galveston harbor awaiting orders for Gothenburg and Christiane. Workers apply careful paint as protective measures against wartime threats, reflecting cautious home front efforts.

Galveston Frr Steven Myrdal Gothenburg Christiane

Amfakians Stranded as Sailings Cancelled by Sub Attacks

About 100 Americans marooned by Parks inability to cross the Emsliah channel after sailings were canceled due to German submarine activity. Walter Ives Tage, ambassador in Paris, arranged with Mr. Pagé and the New York steamer to depart from Liverpool to assist their return.

Londtin Fel Emsliah Channel Walter Ives Tage Paris Mr. Pagé Lingle New York Liverpool Mrenecht Hevee Lae Doy

Weather delays ships as war talk lingers

Weather held up ships at Rotterdam yesterday while the world weighs Germany's 2nd war claim. Incoming traffic was normal with fourteen vessels, six British, and the six departing steamers also British, suggesting weather, not conflict, influenced travel.

Hotperdam Wonden Rottendam Germany Tay

Jur y Deadlocked in Ballie Wheeler Homicide Case

Jurors deliberated over twelve hours without reaching a verdict in the Ballie Wheeler killing case. District Judge Anderson planned to release the jury Friday if no decision was returned after the lengthy closing arguments by A. B. Camp for Wheeler and Joe Graham for the state.

Watnst Ballie Wheeler Hias” Sale Cland Buxene Havey A. B. Camp Ballie Wheeler Distict Anderson rDistrict Joe Graham

Terrell to File Answer in Injunction Suit

In Austin, Pat M. of Ware represents the complainers in the chicken salad and punch injunction case now in the 53rd District Court. Terrell, the state comptroller, will file a responsive answer later today as Crane of Dallas joins as counsel for the plaintiffs. Judge Jonny W. Elornsty will oversee proceedings with Neff of Waco also involved. a possible motion to dismiss could occur tomorrow.

Austin Tex Terreh Pat M Ware Warg Tod Milletan Waco Pat M. Neffont Wace He Terrell Hiro Dave Wild

Growing American Merchant Marine Share During War Period

Washington report shows a marked rise in American shipping in the period from July 1 to December 4 versus the prior year ending June 30. American ships carried more cargo to British and other allies while German vessels declined. wartime transfers shift 129 ships to American registry.

Washington, D. Uy Pab Alps Renfield McAdoo Vie Concuit Britiehshina Genald Ahips Nhe Woue Tie Winterorne Han Nierve United States Tash Fsrit Ven Povender ETON Roses Genny Yeesels Deerenard Atnettean Cu Uniier Neeney Regiairy

Cancer Serum Report Sparks Medical Breakthrough News

New cancer serum developed by surgeons at Grier Memorial Hospital shows signs of success in preliminary trials. The forthcoming formal report will detail the serum's composition and early patient responses, marking a major contribution from the medical profession.

New York Memorial Hospital New Remedy York Phys Gans Grier Memorial Hospital Itwan Todas Asil

Differences in posts and loyalties amid Huerta era turmoil

Fragmentary account notes arrivals from America avoiding public shelter as they plan to return. It cites Huertista leader at Nuevo Laredo, border evacuations, and shifts of command including Mengeres and Sal, with references to Vida Nueva and Sit Antonie debates on angles and peace convents amid senatorial campaigns and female committee actions.

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