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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1915

Page

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Way Reid Wrote Several Letters

A letter writer, identified as Way Reid of 40a North 28nd Street, Arkansas, describes medical struggles including stomach issues, bladder trouble, and general health problems. He references a tonic called VitAlitas, praising its effects and stating he would recommend it to friends and others. The piece includes testimonials about Vitalitus and mentions a druggist selling the product.

Vet Beroet Fmm Kay Antonie Vitalitus Iodey Wagner Aglyan

Obituaries Move Through San Antonio Area Names and Dates

Obituary notices report ERREZ-Helugsio Gutierves age 25 died at 1 a m Wednesday at Sela hums San Marcos born in San Marcos Texas and lifelong resident survived by mother and sister funeral 9 a m Thursday at Mexican Catholic Church East end interment St Mary's Cemetery. Lena Hert age 47 died Tuesday night at a local sanitarian lived in San Antonio three years from Columbus Kansas survived by daughter Mrs Grace Javvis body held by Festee-Robinson Undertaking Company. Maggie Wheeler age 44 died 3 p m Tuesday at 222 Laclede Avenue Harlandale native of Texas lived here long time survived by husband seven children four brothers and two sisters funeral 2 30 p m Thursday at residence Rev C Long officiating interment Mission Burial Park Undertaking Co. Shetley-Loring Automobile equipment ad notice contact.

Errez Helugsio Gutierves Sela San Marcos Vexas Hag Selack Ihe Fastend St. Mary's Cemeter Lena Hert Hart San Antonio Columbus Kansas Grace Javvis Festee-Robinson Undertaking Company Zast Wheeler Maggie Wheeler Laclede Avenue Harlandale Texas Jack Rev. c. Long Dmission Shetley-Loring Ie Automobile Equipment

A Merciless Judge Obie Who Slow s No Power

A San Antonio resident, F. G. Suden, real estate dealer, testifies of chronic backache and headaches relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills and later Doan's Kidney Filla. The advertisement notes a claim date of June 27, 1908 and promotes Doan's remedies through Fincher's Drug Store and Down's Kidney Pills.

Father Tinte San Antonio F. G. Suden Gardan Avenue Fincher's Flys Sears Suden Fonter-Marburg Co Vroges Taftole

Negro High School Plans Vocational Training for Negro Youth

A 1920s city board considers establishing a vocational program for Negro students, including domestic service, dressmaking, and trades. The plan envisions training for careers open to Black youths and outlines proposed outbuildings for forging and blacksmith work, with broader school policy to be discussed at the meeting.

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Bishop Capers to Preach at San Antonio Mission

Right Reverend W. Capers, bishop of the West Texas Diocese, will preach at the new gospel mission at 1223 West Commerce Street. The venture, under the San Antonio Pastors Union and the Young Men's Christian Association, will open with Capers paying the first rent. Services begin Saturday at 7 40 p m and run nightly at 7 30 p m with pastors and lay leaders speaking. The mission aims to reach San Antonio's underserved population with religious work and may include a teaching room and scientific lectures with moving pictures.

W. Capers D. D West Texas Episcopal Church New Gospel West Commerce Street San Antonio Pastors’ Union J. Porter Ray J. M. Todd WG. Johnson W. 37 Bradherd E. E. Dilley Monger Hotel Xeon

Misspelled City Conference Notes Incomplete OCR

Fragmentary OCR notes from the Mission Legislature meeting unclear on date place and agenda. Mentions Senate for the office of president and election related items, but content is garbled with many misspellings and missing names.

Sefficrson City Motan Mission Legislatire Senate Pre Dranepote

High Court Affirms Land Case in Late December Ruling

Supreme Court rejects Inneses care appeal in a land dispute, affirming a previous decision. The case involves multiple defendants from Bexar and Dallas counties linked to property and debt matters. Court records indicate several writs and motions remain pending, with a focus on jurisdiction and statutory grounds.

Tan Bo CAD Appeals Joe Vessieata Bexar Poul Bexar County Curtedy Oftieara Hiram Georgia Vines Bexer County Lols Nednus Denis Realmee Nelms Dbs Wissen Siibim

High Court probes finances in Duval County case

Justice A N Moursing, of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals, affirms lower court access for seventeen Dilval county citizens to inspect county books amid allegations of irregularities in handling funds. The suit, filed May 22 1914, targets county treasurer, tax collector, judge, county commissioners and the Mercantile Bank, with claims of missing 1910 car packs and improper fund segregation. The decision upholds citizens right to examine records and may reach the Supreme Court.

A. N. Moursung Fourth Court of Civil Appeals J. V Pnnacles Sevenfear Ong Af Civil Court of Appeals Supreme Court Mercantile Bank Duval Country Willeidle Powey C.W. Gilson W. G. Sterrett Nove ‘Ces Tower County Corbin oFers Christa Hanied Rown Wes Navarra Eduardo G. Gurein Dirval Thalway Wdabinder Bexar Daaages Ssukk

City paving crews report progress as weather favors work

The Hagh Meitigen Compins and other firms give a rate of about 627 inches of paving across over two city blocks. City Engineer expects remaining mileage to be finished by fall with eighteen active projects in Benity and two months of work ahead.

Enmont Anon Progres Imul Benity

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Claim Effects

An extended ad promissory piece praising Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach relief. It asserts the tablets ease digestion, balance the blood, and enable better digestive juices at the next meal. The copy insists the product passes tests and is available at all druggists, with a mailed response offer.

Snell Stuart

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Richie, Marshall Miu

Texas Missionaries Show Strong At Southern District Convention

The Christin church convention of the Southwestern Missionary District opened at 4 am with devotional exercises. The Wednesday afternoon session focused on the work of the Women's Board of Mission, presided by Mrs. Larry King. Speeches were given by Mrs. Adar and Mrs. Tod Milburn, among others, as leaders outlined next steps and selections were named for outstanding roles. The event continued with addresses by several speakers and concluded with later sessions in which numerous names were announced for committee positions.

Petunia Christin Uhelatan Women's Board of Missiong Larry King State Secret Fois Tio Adar Tod Milburn Clue McGellan Lelose Waor Yoko Web Albert Uxloo Lockfurt Fry Dali Gy Meri Aue Amari Vston Leisure l Brantiin Wutare Hugh Netelian Brat Albert Brixton Luwekhires A. C Duper Austin

Conductors Demand Reinstatement Amid Ongoing Dispute

A chaotic report describes conductors calling for reinstatement while union leaders and officials dispute procedures and accountability. References to meetings, key figures, and alleged events suggest a tense labor dispute with potential disciplinary actions and demands for fair treatment.

Lodge attacks Wilson policy on Mexico at Senate review

Senator Lodge attacked President Wilson's Mexican policy, charging the administration erred by not recognizing Huerta on moral grounds and lamenting the lack of preparedness at Vera Cruz. He warned the occupation could backfire and questioned the current Mexican situation as of March.

Washington San Lodge Wilson Senate Sidney Will General Huerta United States Victoriano Iluetta Vera Cruz iMuerto Mexico Willy Carranza Brexico

Scalp Cut in Fight With Highwaymen Narrated

A garbled account describes a Tuesday incident in Dalek Henne near Noemian with a scalp wound and subsequent police action. The report mentions Henry and a tense scene as bystanders react, with unclear details about the fight and outcomes.

Export restrictions on wool reach Canada and Japan

A decaying, partly garbled report notes Britain’s policy to limit wool exports to the United States and allied nations. On November 25 new restrictions broadened controls affecting Canada and Japan, aligning with wartime trade measures and curbing wool shipments.

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Policeman Rescues Child From Smoke Filled Home

A Vernon officer saved a semi conscious child trapped by smoke in a locked house on Garden Street. The crew freed the girl without injury as investigators note minor details about the incident and no further danger remained.

Vernon Stuckg Kelghiore Funan

Potter A Visitor Pursues Texas Water Works Projects

Alexander Potter of New York, engineer who examined and reported on San Antonio’s water system, arrived Wednesday. He heads to Goltons Choice to inspect water works components, consult Kingsville authorities about a new water plant, and select a site for a pumping plant near Del Ste. Potter, the irrigation plant engineer for the Bedell Moore estate, plans a unique valve-less explosion pump design, after two months in Europe gathering ideas.

Alexander Potter New Yorks San Antonio Ale Goltons Choisti Rim Kingsville Potter Bedell-Moore del Ste Texas Europe

Cornered suspect commits suicide after police chase

Walter Burdett, 20, was cornered by police after an all night pursuit and leaped from a car, killing himself. Burdett had been held on a charge of stealing automobiles and died at the scene.

Atlanta Gav Tan Walter Burdett Ciierly Today Mls Burdett Solent

Horse Brings $400,000 in Virginias Land Trade

A horse sale and land exchange tale shows a buyer offering 300 acres in Virginia for a race prize. Gross and associates discuss claiming rights and survey details as the deal develops, with the land transfer tied to horse ownership and local negotiations.

Alton Gross eAnour Virginia

IRE CHIEF MAKES RECORD RUN IN AUTO

An IRE chief sets a record run in an automobile spanning a route from Abrowrh to Havlandale, covering about ten miles with witnesses noting the daring speed. The event occurred amid a blaze that began on the second war of the building, with firefighting efforts described as crucial to prevent greater damage and save property valued around $200,000.

Niles

Train of Homeseekers Pass Through Gan Antonia

A train of six cars bearing homeseekers from Kansas aiming for the Big Grande valley is expected to pass through Gan Antonio on the Katy around 2 o clock Thursday afternoon. If possible the homeseekers will stay several hours at points of interest. Two other Katy trains carrying Homeseekers head through Ouistyo toward the High Grande valley. Railroad officials say influx of homeseekers into Southwest Texas is as strong as it was last season. many regular trains will stop to accommodate them.

Kansasily Ale Gan Tonia jTuo Grande Valley Oustyo High Grande Valley Royal Railroad Honeseekers Southwest Texas

Will Reopen Mines in Open Shop Deal

Eastern Ohio and western Ohio coast operators meet in Cleveland to decide reopening mines under an open shop plan. Striking miners idle since last April will be offered first opportunity to return as the plan takes effect.

Ohio Cleveland

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