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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1916

Page

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Mrs E R Tarver Dies at Sanitarium Here

Mrs E R Tarver, 88, a Seguin, Texas resident, died at a sanitarium in San Antonio. She was married to Captain W V Tarver of Seguin and lived in Laredo and El Paso at different times. Survived by daughters Mrs Kate Tarver of Seguin and Mrs Wandiner Taymorville, and three grandchildren. United States immigration service connection noted.

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Luxurious Jail May Be Razed In New Work Era

New York's controversial jail could be razed as part of state and city reforms to eliminate the system for holding offenders against the civil law. Officials including the mayor and sheriff have long sought to end Ludlow’s operation, arguing high per diem costs and archaic conditions. The proposed plan targets per prisoner costs and aims to free funds for other services, with the legislature weighing the measure amid debates over safety and budget impacts.

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City Plight Highlighted In Jail Overcrowding Crisis

The piece details escalating penalties and crowding in New York prisons. It notes 24 inmates transferred to larger facilities and a looming plan to pour funds into the city’s treasury while addressing dire living conditions for prisoners and lodging house inmates.

Long-Delayed Settlement In Seguin After Death

In Seguin Texas a dispute over two yearlings bought on credit before the Civil War is settled after 56 years. Kimball, now in Falls County, refused to return the animals to Mofield’s estate, who died wealthy and liberal. The matter was resolved when Kimball eventually accepted payment terms and the heirs received the two yearlings with interest. Wilder Mystery Cleared Up reports a violent case in Fort Worth.

Seguin Tex Kimbell Haney Motel Frank Kimball Falls County Mofield Wespear Honda Thall Mr. Mujeld Kinthal Moyfeld Gwar Chrisjayss Kinball Aq Daily News Mafield Fort Worth Kaun Harrison Woo Werren Peet

President 13 Confident of His Position in Senate

Senator Lewis reports strong support for the president in the Senate as proposals to prevent Americans traveling on armed ships face a likely defeat. He says the administration expects no congressional action that would interfere with negotiations with Germany, signaling a largely one sided vote if pressed.

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Senate Debates Gore Resolution and Investigation Updates

The Senate canvass finds Gore resolution to bar armed-ship Americans unlikely. Brandeis probe continues with Norman Hapgood testifying Collier’s funded anti Forman drive. Boston lawyer William Youngmay adds Brandeis-Wareley Will ties. Agriculture committee presses antimonopoly inquiry as Norvly of Nebraska opposes the Shields General Dam Bill.

Or Lewis Illinois Senate Gore Mie Feeesa Seale Stone Brandeis Investigation Committee Norman Hapgood Collier's Collier’s Braweis Forme Ballinger Boston William Youngmay Brandeis Senate Agriculture Coniitten Rimator Norvly Nebraska Congress Washington

Water power trust dispute stalls vote in House

The House debated a railway and financing bill as leaders sought the finishing touches on complex provisions. Representative Tarrisan faced objections from Rep. Towner over quorum, and the body moved to a rules revolution vote with 199 to 104 in favor, while debate was limited.

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Corpus Ladies Seek News Of Art Teacher

Corpus Christi readers report a dubious art instructor who promised easy money. Indio women called his downtown office after ads and paid two dollars for lessons and a bottle of mysterious liquid. The instructor vanished with both the money and the women’s paintings, leaving only questions about the couple and the liquid.

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Germany to seek explanation from Portugal over ship seizure

Berlin says it will ask Lisbon to explain the seizure of thirty two German ships and will act according to treaty provisions. German officials note Portugal passed a belligerent ships law, but no transmission to Berlin, and hint British influence may drive Lisbon action. Portuguese ambassador argues the move serves public interests, not a belligerent act.

Herlin Geremany Portugal Germany Posen Lisbon England Berlin

War news wire plan discussed by German editors in Chicago

Seventy five German editors met in the Kilsechor hotel to form a semi secret wireless network for transmitting unbiased war news between Germany and the United States. They kept details private citing publicity concerns and questioned leadership.

Chicago Web Aninstvere Turer Berni Newsragie America Kilsechor Incurire Germany Bernara Uidder New York Statts-Zettung Herman Ringer Ridder Paul . Mueller Chicamo Abend Paul Mier Geren Sr. Kucher Mr. Musier C. MM. Hin

D Annunzio Wounded in Eye After Plane Crash

Sabriele D Annunzio is severely wounded in the right eye after an aeroplane accident while on post duty at the front. Doctors fear loss of sight in the injured eye.

Tome Sabriele Dannnunzio Utpost Eve

Etiquette Rules Highlight Golfers Courtesy

An article extols golf as a gentleman’s game built on courtesy. It details passing etiquette, order of play, shouting fore, passing restrictions, and safe conduct on the municipal Brackenridge course to prevent harm and ensure fair play.

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Whiskey Price War Revealed in Mail Order Book

A fight over a mail order whiskey trust leads to a published book by Taian Marcel of 518 Brandw Kansas City Missouri exposing trade formulas and secrets. The volume claims whiskey costs from three to five dollars per gallon while the trust claims higher margins and allegedly sends the book free to readers who request it.

Marcel Kans City

Union Plan Formed for New York Public School Teachers

Pat Samuel Gampers, president of the American Federation of Labor, arranged to establish a union of New York public school teachers. The union would be created within the American Federation, as reported.

Tincherst Organizg Pat Samuel Gampers American Federation of Labor New York Americanr Federation

Germany claims Verdun fell as war momentum shifts

Reports from the West End papers claim Verdun's fortress is fallen or nearing collapse as German forces press the Russians on the enemy front. The Evening Standard and Pall Mall Gazette discuss British and French resolve and warn against overestimating gains while bracing for renewed blows.

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