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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1915

Page

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Vitalites touted as spring tonic by Nashville telegrapher

Hiam Convarse of 1513 Shelby Ave Nashville a telegrapher for the Fostal Telegraph Co says Vitalites increases speed and energy. He praises immediate benefits noting his third bottle improved vitality and his wife’s digestion and circulation since using Vitalites. The ad claims Vitalites is pure without harmful ingredients and is sold at Waxners Drug Store and by druggists.

Hiam Convarse Shelby Ave Nashville Fostal Telegraph Co Intersview Vitalitea Vitalitee Waxners Drug Store

Fed Cross Doctor Is Ted

Paris February 25 Dr James F Donnelly of the American Red Cross Mission sent to Serbia died yesterday at Nish a dispatch to the Hayas Agency from Saloniki The body will be sent to the United States via Salaniki Dr Donnelly a New York resident born August 2 a graduate of the University of Louisville went to Serbia in November with five other doctors and twelve nurses sent out by the American Red Cross See New Counterfeit Is Found Washington February 26 A new counterfeit $20 gold certificate has been discovered by the secret service It is part of the 1906 series bearing Washingtons portrait and is noted for poor workmanship The specimen in the hands of the secret service is 104497

Fed Cross Ted Paris Iir James F. Donnelly Serbia Dr. Donnelly New York University of Louisville Washington, DC Secret Service Washington

Women Readers Urged to Try Swamp Root Kidney Remedy

A bold appeal targets women, arguing kidney and bladder issues cause back pain, nervousness, and poor health. It promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, offering sample bottles by mail and selling regular sizes at drug stores.

Vanda Apa Dr. Imer & Co Binghamton, N.Y

Russians deny German victory claim in Finland front

Petrograd dispatch says German press claims of a major Russian setback are false. Russian general staff reports their forces conducted withdrawals to safer lines after foiling enemy attempts to surround units. Minor Russian successes and continued fighting across the front from Niemen to Vistula are noted.

Petroghad Forland Berlin Nieman Bott Wirballen Reonsian Poland Henry Lasses Mevera Gradno Acms Jassrobuo Tine Divsion Niemen Narew Bobr Jedwabno Badzamow Vistula Praasuysa Boguelav Oporeno Lopuuschka Lupkow Pass Carpathians Mankato Zavadka Myto Kosiourka Zula Dolne Salilada Rozanka Army of the

Desperate fighting reported on Eastern Front

Geneva reports continued Russian victories in the Carpathians with heavy Austro German losses. Russian forces seize a transport wagon and regimental safe with 320,000, and claim an advance post of 500 men at Plasa. Additional Russian columns reportedly break into Marmeara and nearby regions.

Geneva Paris Carpathians Jare Siisw Yukia Pass Meltling Uasch Pees Gravnik Plasa Zaklesyn Marmeara Kungary Galicia Bukiewica Transylvania

Battle News From Trawsnya and Prosnyar Front

German forces stormed Trawsnya in Russian Poland and Prosnyar in Polish territory, taking thousands of prisoners and capturing large numbers of war materials. Reports cite 19,000 Karelan prisoners and over 10,000 captured at Prosnyar with substantial matériel seized.

Bern London Trawsnya Ruan Poland Deriln Mome Bulir Narew Proasnyar Hest Pru Alan Revarves Sparta Vistula Magily Holiniow Augustowo Antwerp Besirgail Germany Soos

French Forces Active In World War I Fronts

Paris report details French operations including artillery demolitions, repelled enemy counterattacks, and air bombardment of rail targets. It cites progress between the Argonne and Meuse near Chepy wood and armor shelter destruction, with a skirmish near Parnay.

Paris Marie Therese Argonne Chepy Wood Lorraine Parnar Pateals

Turkish Victory Reported Beats Russians East of Artel

Turkiye reports from Constantinople that a Russian assault across Artel in the Transcaucasus region was repelled by Turkish forces with heavy Russian losses. Russians are also said to have withdrawn from the Bireali sector in Asia Minor, with war material captured.

Berlin London Constantinopl Artel Trana-Caucass

Bukowina Re invasion Report From London News

London reports a new Russian push into Bukowina with re invasion at Czernowitz area and Sadagora re occupation. A dispatch from Mamornita via Evening News describes troops advancing toward Uremnowite as White forces respond in Roumania.

London Bukowina Sadagora Czernowilke Mamornita Roumanta Trooms Uremnowite

Water system upgrades cut fire losses in San Antonio

Fire Chief Wright announced advances in water pressure and hydrant expansion since last April, with 441 hydrants added on old and new mains. The improved system aims to raise pressure to 120 pounds, speed water delivery, and lower insurance premiums citywide.

San Antonio Cilet Wright Pf Uiel Wright Hrackenrlige Park Mila San Atlonto Fits South -Elewts Bighland Park West End Tobin Han Antonio

Another Shot in Graham Fight Ends in Deaths

In Graham Texas a courthouse melee left Carlton fatally shot and deputy Tom Sherryhomes dead. One injured is tr ne Monger. Fry JM Todd and Amen al remain held for grand jury consideration next week along with John Linaky of Fort Worth. Charges allege deputies guarding courthouse desks were involved amid a county funds shortage of 25200.

Graham Tex Carlton Tom Sherryhomes Pete Irs Fry Todd Amen John Linaky Fort Worthy Grand Jury Aerorhanges Key Vollins GB. M. Fry Funda

Fight at the Wharfage Ends With Surrender and Bond

Report details a clash with eight or more fighters near a wharfage where a barricade shielded part of the harbor area. Judge Fry, held on a bond under sixteen thousand dollars, surrendered after the scene and remains in awaiting trial as a court session is set for next week.

Reparte Wuurthauge Fry

Evans Leads Qualifying Round in Houston Open

In Houston Texas the Invitation Open tournament saw Mick Evans of Chicago take the early lead in qualifying. The field included many Texas players with notable names such as George V. Rotan of Waco and Bob Kempmann of San Antonio among others who did not finish high. The listing shows numerous first round pairings and byes, highlighting the depth of local and visiting competitors in the event.

Houston Tex C. Mengham Stone Fon Porter Roar Tubby Svenrani B. Moore Tsri Moore Beyat Hoar CL. Baxler Joe Bal George V. Ratan Dob Isuny Klaitrn Frank Lewis Calon Fred Connerly A. Bur Broad A. Baldy Harvey Bel Sandy Handa Kendall OM. Brown WC. Hunt Edwarda Langham Huth Itelesis Recond Jonathan Lane Turner Hubbr Jassa I. Jones BF. Rowland Jack Garrett W. M. Stees J. K. Dorrani D. WW. Dair J.torai H. Shear F.C. Exaser G Tatton Clint Padgitt Henry Stud Serta Bethe Pat Grogan James ‘Duras Wilt Lard Spencer Wellan O Tam Tale W. Hobbs New- Thaua W. A. Green Oy. C. Bierett R. C. Holmes H. M. Bavett Walter Lane A. J. Nelma Pat Foley A. B. Cohen Oliver Cranston W. A. Childress K. E. Womack W. A. Sherman H.G. Saia Rice I. “W. Reynolde W. Robbins J. A. Ret Wallace Tyler Hugh Potter

US Proposals On War Warfare And Aid Discussed

The page recounts that American proposals seek cessation of torpedo warfare and admission of foodstuffs to Germany. It notes debate between German and British authorities and uncertainty over whether the plans will be accepted, referencing the torpedoing of the British steamer Byanksome Chine in the August Channel near Ready Heads on February 23.

Byanksome Chine Government Collier Ready Heads Germany

Bargaining Says Paper Editorial on War Zone Constrains

The Westminster Gazette argues Britain and Germany could bargain over wartime supplies and sea power. It warns Germany risks provoking a halt to grain and essential goods, while noting edible fuel and contraband concerns. Berlin reports a Norwegian ship carried floating wreckage tied to a Royal Navy uniform sighting near the North Sea.

London Westminster Gazette Britain Germany Grewyni

Canada buys Chilean submarines amid secrecy uproar

The Canadian government faced a parliamentary storm after denying a Chilean sale of two submarines. British Colombia officials argued the vessels were obsolete and slow to respond to sonar control, while $1,150,000 had been paid but no final transfer had occurred. The move was tied to fears of a German warship raid on Vancouver and Victoria. The submarines were reportedly moved from American waters just before Wilson issued a neutrals proclamation.

Seattle Wreb Ofeldala of Dindas Slatery Stratehard McBride fBrlish Collundia Chile Bir Hichard Une Sunferston Teanet Actiona Vao Couver

Ambassadors Protest Tax Measures in Mexico City

Reports from Washington state that Spanish Ambassador Riano and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice pressed U.S. officials over the heavy tax burdens levied in Mexico City by General Obregon and the Carranza regime. The tax targets banks, firms, and individuals with three-fifths of their annual payments due by next Friday. Ambassador Tagama of Brazil and Villa-era updates are noted, along with mutinies and proclamations by Villistas and Coss in various regions.

Washington F. C Riano State Department Eash Mexica City Obregon Cecil Spring-Hlue Siritisn Am Bassador Moeteiea Boldera Federal Républe Privale Uxpayere Y Repatch Jhan Cabral Vila Nogales San Frantisco Mexico Herc Buerte

Odd Fellows parade plans for San Antonio march

A grand parade staged by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge groups is set for March 16 in San Antonio with about 140 participants. The route runs from Alam Plaza to Soledad Street and back, with ceremonies at Beethoven Hall. Local lodges and the Boys and Girls bands will participate, and business districts will display lodge insignia.

San Ane Tonio Ata San Amon Lodge Monroe Lodge Mire Jam Hebokah Lodge Alam Houston Commerce Street Alamablaya Cattlemen's Convention San Antonio Lidse Neta Varlils

Death sentence of Davis commuted in Texas

Austin February reports a proclamation commuting the death sentence for Harry Davis to life imprisonment. The case, ordered to be carried out in the state capital, was set for execution tomorrow before the commutation.

Bary Williams Cathoim Ant Board of Pardons Life Davis Austin. Tex Cinkernor -Fergugan Harry Davis Beter Mit

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