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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1915
Page
1
An old advertisement touts Vitalitas, a blue mineral tonic from ranity Ipie, exposed to light and air for a year to become a laboratorial extract. It claims cures for liver kidneys and blood, with praised effects on chronic illness, and urges readers to investigate at Warners Drug Store.
England and Belgium prepare for a Belgian defense as French troops retreat from parts of the front. The withdrawal signals no forward movement, with Belgian and British forces expected to hold the line near Ypres and Vimy. French forces redeploy from Africa and northern ports, while Belgian officers critique the retreat as Germany faces a stubborn Allied defense.
A fragment notes military tension with Russia at the border and possible Greek invasion. It cites Premier Rudoslevort denying troop crossings across Bulgarian territory and warns of broader wartime risks if declared.
A disputed press report describes French and Allied actions in Champagne and near Arras while Russian pursuit gains are claimed after a Mazurian battle. It notes Prussian advances toward Grodno, heavy artillery and airship missiles, and captures including 260 soldiers and 190 heavy guns.
A dispatch from Russian headquarters reports on February 21 there were engagements with Turkish forces near Thhoruk. Turkish troops were driven back beyond the river with no fielding losses recorded at the time.
London February 23 Allied governments have not fixed the retaliation approach to Germanys submarine policy. Premier Asquith said a speedy agreement is expected and noted a forthcoming English note without a joint declaration. He added no statement on the measures nature or scope now.
Geneva dispatch reports Germans up to age 48 living in Switzerland have been recalled for service with the landsturm. Other neutral-country residents are directed to join by March 3. Austria also summons men up to 43 from neutral states. About 2000 men in Switzerland are affected.
A garbled social brief lists numerous visitors and residents at area hotels and offices. Names include Martin, Mink, Mink af Piltibate, Hh Mink, Gunter, Dowd, Kester, Cooka, Gray, Waynes, Teennett, and others. The text routes through various people at the Menger and St Anthony with scattered affiliations and locations.
Calais reports say a Zeppelin bombed Cubia area destroying cottages. Five homes were wrecked with injuries. one five month old infant survived among the debris. The blast cut the front of a house cleanly and hurled a family from the ground floor to the ruin. A lone German pennant was found after the fall.
Two aviators identified as first lieutenants observed a hostile army moving toward Von Kluck's flank during a Paris dash. Their report altered German dispositions in the west and earned praise from headquarters while they were recently back from action.
Senator King of Nacogdoches introduced a resolution in the Texas Senate calling for an investigation of the Katy railroad compromise reached February 4 1914 with the attorney general. The measure targets the six million dollar Katy improvements and a debt claim of 22 million dollars alleged to have been added by the railroad to the Texas corporation. The probe would be assigned to Senate Judiciary Committee No 3 amid calls for scrutiny of the agency’s bonds and financing.
Continued from page one, early political testing begins as supporters mobilize under Tim Ross to organize a force for service. Opposition plans a conference in Tumor Fall Saturday to rally likely voters. Invitations are yellow with a City Hall image in red, aiming to gather attendees for a preliminary meeting.
The wild in the anrics of i munici pal hand connerts will be given Wednesday afternoon in Travis Park beginning at 4 20 oetoek. The San Antonio Manterial Bays directed by Professor William AL Smith have prepared an extensive repertoire with selections long cherished. Public wishes will shape the program and midweek concert changes include shorter intermissions and more popular music.
M Rangel, last Dimmit county member to face trial for Deputy Sheriff Damelario Ortiz killing, appeared Tuesday in Thirty seventh District Court. A 250 person jury venire was summoned and voir dire postponed to Wednesday to allow defense counsel to consult with the defendant. Lawyers Ed Haltom, Goodwit Carter and Perrett were appointed after Judge W Anderson found Tolr F Storms unavailable in Fredericksburg.
Paris reports the Duchess of Talleyrand, formerly Anna Gould of New York, has a daughter born Tuesday named Helene Violette. It is her second child from her second marriage to Count Boni de Castellane, with the first child now six years old. The Duke of Talleyrand is in Paris with his wife on absence. An American army officer reports a heath bag invention for soldiers using water and hypochlorite, cited amid wartime bustle.
Berlin report notes royal luxury has faded with WWI war economy. Emperor and Empress live simply, bread with potato mix introduced, weight restrictions ban deep-baked goods, meals trimmed to soup fish and vegetables. Children visit grandfather, commoners urged toward imperial austerity and modern court exercise.
Preparations underway for St Patrick’s Day festivities led by Daughters of Erin and Ancient Order of Hibernians. A morning gathering at St Mary’s Auditorium precedes a parade along St Mary’s street to Alamo Plaza and Government Hill church mass. Evening program at the Grand Opera House features a lecture on Ireland, a play by Matrick Sylvester McGreney with fourteen cast members, a laylet and a hand concert.
John Warren president of the State Highway Board spoke to the San Antonio Automobile Club at the Metropole Hotel about proposed auto taxes. He said legislators will tax automobiles and a Tillotson Savage bill is the most favorable option. He cited higher taxes in other states and noted the club endorsed the measure and would push support through the Legislature.
The text outlines a campaign promoting gardening in schools with aims to foster adult and youth participation. It notes opposition to starting gardens, cites costs of planning and maintenance, and mentions prizes and organizers. Several named individuals and institutions appear, including schools and civic figures, with dates and locations referencing a broader national effort.
A garbled 1914 era item notes a new silk record in Washington Ada Ga Pol totaling 84,500,000 hous and mentioning Vita victory and wartime rounds. It references prior records, Japan's supply and other unclear figures tied to 1900 era data and four Lecamevalt Imparted.
R Oherstase, a grocer at 16 Woodlief Avenue, was discovered unconscious at the intersection of Ty Press Street and San Pedro Avenue around 1 PM Monday. He suffered severe head and facial injuries. a witness from Avenue 1 rushed to inform authorities. Police are investigating the incident as a possible assault.
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