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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
1
Farmers in Texas convene at the Chambers auditorium to elect delegates from all counties and districts for a county meeting aimed at supporting a Wag? relief and funding plan. The session, noted for earlier disruptions, proceeds after delays as delegates prepare to discuss local land and agricultural issues.
A Muddiest spot claim arose when W H Holden transportation chief stated the Traction Company located the muddiest area at Usroeling and Presa streets. He said the city was flooded with mud after Monday night, with 9:30 am reports of auto issues and a call for neutral policy in upcoming public meetings.
A war dispatch describes Warsaw’s strategic vulnerability after Boromnows and Borjomis gains as German submarines threaten supply lines. The report mentions German advances in Galicia and the Carpathians, Turkish actions, prisoner counts, and Allied setbacks, with scattered notes on Albania and Balkan fronts.
Rev WV A Nichols, Texas Children Home Society state secretary, visits San Antonio to seek families to foster orphans and destitute children. He invites inquiries via telephone at the Young Men's Christian Association. The society has placed about a thousand children over eighteen years with generally successful outcomes in building stable homes.
Nimngtors of the Chamber of Commerce plan a busy Tuesday with a 2 PM meeting with James S. Timrod, railroad promoter, to discuss reconstruction and a proposed extension of term coal fields in Mexico through San Antonio. A 4:20 PM directors meeting will tackle major questions and the finance committee will report on expenses for the coming year. The campaign is expected to begin soon.
Fragmentary telegraphic exchange shows Archduke Frederick of Austria congratulating Emperor William. Text praises Austro-Hungarian forces and outlines wartime ration and propaganda measures. Public reception hints at continued support for the emperor’s policies amid looming conflict.
A group of visitors departed at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning for a Moline day trip. The excursion, organized under the Winter unit, was planned by the Bexar County Highway League to attract tourists and promote tourism potential of the dam area.
Philadelphia readers recount a 13 year old girl suffering a persistent whooping cough and stomach ache. After trying Vinot, her cough eased, appetite returned, and general strength improved. The ad-like letter extols Vinot as a cure with claimed health benefits and blood-boosting properties.
German steamer Otarl ferried 200 sailors from four captured vessels to here, including crews of the French steamer Mamaged, British steamer Bellevue, and others sunk in early December and November. The transfer was by the German cruiser Wilheim amid ongoing river conflict near Paris and Canare Islands.
The hull of a naval probe centers on a schooner Holger whose suspected secret cargo may include materials aiding German warships in South American waters. Authorities question who should have guarded against such a breach of neutral rules, as the inquiry continues.
Readable fragments point to a damaged OCR item mentioning locals, names, and an election context. The text preserves garbled references to a Texas postmaster, a women’s group, and unnamed parties, but key details remain unclear and partially unreadable.
The Genteel theater group presents a minstrel program at the Grand Opera House to raise funds for a local charity. The event features performances by BUA Ash performers and local acts, with ticket sales planned for January 12 and a continuing run for one week, under supervision of Mes ben Rudd Powers. Written by Jo Bawere.
A bottle with a removed contents was found in the room with the body of A. Costelo, 53, a former Waco merchant. Doctors say death resulted from asphyxiation due to gas. He leaves a widow and two children.
Mrs Sacha Haley of the Associated Charities relays the tale of a boy rescued from extreme poverty and TB ridden care. Once thirteen and nearly starved, he was clothed and housed by advocates and later joined the United States Navy as an officer, with a hopeful transformation noted after a long, painful journey.
Mrs Anna E Seibel a pioneer of San Antonio died at her daughter's home on Flores Street at 10am. Born in Germany on May 20 1839 she came to America as a teenager and lived here most of her life. Survived by husband Taha Seibel one daughter Mrs Ed Willemann three sons Charles Adam Seibel one brother Deler Bislerloh five grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral from Mrs Willemanns home then St Marys Church and burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a Wednesday afternoon event at an unidentified venue with references to a theater or equipment firm, a delivery or service schedule, and ambiguous names and places. The legible items include a 4 o clock timing and mentions of a company likely handling equipment or undertakings, but concrete entities and facts remain obscured.
A San Antonio study shows marriages fell in 1914 while building activity rose and the population grew. Despite broad economic gains, marriage licenses issued in 1914 declined from 1913, with similar national trends noted. The report prompts discussion of wartime influence on social behavior.
Statements from Memphis and Mobile residents tout Vitalitas as a natural remedy easing stomach troubles indigestion and kidney issues. A Memphis man claims lasting relief after one bottle and a Mobile retailer endorses its benefits for liver kidneys and blood with a Vitalitas booklet available at Wagner's Drug Store.
A Dallas man signed as C. Miler sent a plea to Texas lawmakers urging protection for fur bearing animals to prevent extermination. The letter warns against loss of species like coons and foxes and urges action before such creatures vanish, comparing to the buffalo and passenger pigeon.
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