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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1915

Page

8

Mexican Convention Conflict Draws Gen. Obregon Aid

Reports from Monterrey and Mexico City describe a split among Constitutionalists and Villistas as Col. Swing from Monterey lectures on loyalty to Carranza. The assembly, led by Eulallo Gutierrez as provisional president, faces desertions and strategic moves as Obregon and other generals prepare further actions.

Kot Gitine Hembers Ue Agua Renure Paolo Geptales Monterey Offi Eulallo Gutierrez Mexico Wno San Antonio Jaxaca Shing Gonzal Obregon Saing Geneva Carranza Unis Willy Lei Mexico City Swing Sine Joa Sonora Villa Vnlistis Caus Progeot Siu Hieres Caventths Ifestea Seurve Maye Guayias

Fragmentary historic note on wartime sympathy movement

A damaged snippet mentions attention to a wound at bate and voices of sympathy through a constitutionalist campaign. It references T. R. and royal or consular figures, with unclear specifics about dates or places.

Bate T. R. Tehtran

San Diego Fair Promises Record Exhibition Opening

San Diego expo officials predict a larger and more successful fair than prior years. Attendance surged at the January 16 opening as crowds gathered, with President Wilson pressing a button to trigger a dramatic display. Exhibits cover Central and South America, Europe, and Asia, many from California, in a 1400 acre park in the city center.

Ine San Vrangiavo Greece Sun Visite San Antonian Austin St. Antony Janusey Air McNulty Witson Washington Sao Mmainesses Tmheng Calltarnia South Amerea Supa China Heart Ciy San Bleu

Hotel at Marlin remodeling under new ownership

T A Franker, president of the T A Fracker Hotel Company, returned from a lengthy trip to Marlin where the Arlington Hotel is being renovated and refurnished at a cost of about 15000. Marlin will host the New York Giants spring training players arriving February 10 for ten weeks. Franker plans to sign a housing contract with Arlington and expand the hotel complex with a winter garden roof garden and ballroom.

T. A. Franker T. A. Fracker Hotel Company Nti Antonia Marlin Arlington Hotel New York Grante Ehr Arlington Pranker Tme Franker San Antonio Texas Franker Hotel Company Hot Welle Carr Baseball School Company Oklahome City Skuvla St Anthony

Post Road Bid Plans Authorized by County Commissioners

County Auditor Van Howard and W A Crosgland were authorized to advertise bids for the construction of the Texas Post road portion through Bezzar county. Bids open January 22 with contracts awarded soon after, work to start early February. The commission also approved an arm of Fort Sam Houston authority to string telephone wires along county roads, and L S Campbell received a contract at 27 cents per cubic yard for one half mile on the Harey road. IL BE Boch named as Precinct No 7 stable master.

van Howard W. A. Crosgland United States Highway Engineer Bezar County Mis Tt Ig Fort Sam Houston Authority L. 5 Campbell Harey Road IL BE. Boch

Burial permits list unclear and fragmented names

Fragmentary OCR text shows multiple burial permits with scattered names and dates. Readable items include mentions of Yullna Dison Jevan Meaital Nelly Wimp and Roger Ghsren Fischer with scattered dates in January and Frio. Overall details are garbled and incomplete.

Yullna Dison Jevan Nelly Wimp Roger Ghsren Fischer Sinantars

Community notices clash with fires and arrests in San Antonio

A messy OCR fragment reports a Be pater mil meeting, auditor details, a fire destroying a shed on Commerce Street, police actions including arrest of a Mexican on burglary charges, a grand prize masquerade ball, a dentist's move, and various society items from San Antonio with names like Gunter Hotel, LaSalle, and Wheeler.

Horse Hospitals Founded in France Help Wounded Horses

Correspondent reports the Jve Gross Fund supports horse care beyond alleviating suffering. France, with government help, has set up veterinary hospitals now caring for about 2000 animals. Normandy, Gisors, Fontainebleau, Provence, Troyes host farm hospitals. seven front camp hospitals treat overwork, exposure, sickness, and wounds, reducing deaths. The Rive Cross Fund mirrors the Dumb Friends League, akin to the SPCA.

London Associated Press Jve Gross Fund Europe Allich France Normands Gisors Fontainebleau Provence Troyes Rive Cross Fund Dumb Friends Lea Society For the Prevention of Ees

Fiesta Association plans fund drive to aid port project

A Fiesta Association Finance Committee meeting led by John Williams will discuss raising 95 000 toward a port fund. Committee members include Charles Gradbace J B Savage Jay Feutiman Fred Hummer and Emil Frank. Previous campaign raised 12 000 from local firms but progress slowed with the holiday season.

Tnance Fiesta Association John Williamis Chamber of Commerce Charles Gradbace J. 8 Savage Jay Feutiman Fred Hummert Emil Frank Ralia Fiza

Hold-Ups Attack Two Victims With Stones

Police report two armed hold ups in a mass city the first on Monday night when G. Krueger and another man were assaulted with stones as they left a place of business. The attackers fled by a yard on Vien street. both victims were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries and described attackers as white men.

G. Heruegon Andrey Haydon Taumborg Muinine Hotherloos Icv Lend Krueger Treyden Ie Manmme Vien Street

CLASS HOLDS BANQUET AT CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The Rataca Fille Class of Central Christian Church held its first banquet of the year at the Original Mexican restaurant. Craig Adame served as toastmaster and introduced Rev. Hugh McClellan who spoke on The Religious Work of the Class urging a high standard of honor. Plaud Smith of the Barava-Philathex Union of San Antonio gave a brief talk and the banquet ended with informal performances by class members.

Central Christian Church Craig Adame Hugh Mellellan Central Christan Church McClellan Plaud Smith Barava-Philathex Union of San Antonio

Hearing on Injunction Restraining Order In Brady Building

Judge B G Tayloe extended the restraining order against Thomas F Brady for 30 days or until the court orders otherwise. The injunction blocks Brady from cutting power to the eighth floor billiard hall occupied by Hurtswick Hilliard Academy at midnight per a petition alleging disruption of business and access to sight and elevator service. Deputy Constable Convicted

Brady B. G. Tayloe Fttn District Court Thomas F. Brady Hrutswick Hilliard Academy Brady Strom Hilkird Academy Aotorners

Britons note on commerce talks sparks cautious optimism

Washington officials reviewed Britain's preliminary note on wartime commerce and searches, signaling careful negotiations ahead. The State Department pressed for prompt talks on how searches will be conducted and what constitutes contraband, while American protests urged no undue delay in resolving key issues.

Washington Boo Britain Cha Auiner Wigan Otter Suehstad Hella Poaltat Guuntata London Amerikan Tenkaner Byan Howe United States

Fight Over Handbag Ends With Confiscation of Jewelry

Detective White pursued two Black women in a dispute over a gold watch and a grey satin feather handbag. Each claimed the other kept her items, both wore hats with the wrapped belongings, and White separated them, seizing the tenlo nine ladies solid gold watch and the fancy bag. The watch bears the initials 3 B on the back.

Tor White Tawrence White Tae Jana

Co operation urged by federal justice officials in southwest states

TR J L Barnes special agent of the Department of Justice tours Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico calling for sheriffs and police chiefs to assist in prosecuting violations of the Mann act. He stresses local official cooperation is essential as the department cannot station agents at all points.

Federal Department of Justice Texas Oklahoma New Mexico TR. JL. Barnes Department i i San Antonio Barnes

Prohibition Stamps and Flooded Office Delays Report

In Austin, officials say an office flood has swollen demand for proprietary revenue stamps used on wines and cordials. Deputy revenue collectors note stamps take precedence over alcohol stamps. saloonkeepers face cancellations for unrecorded sales since the new law. Conroe stockman Fultz is shot in Montgomery County. his condition is not yet fatal. Houston inquest set for L. F. Cargill over conductor Peerman killing. funeral held under rail conductors’ order.

Austin Helde- Sani Eputy Thia City Crewe Austin Bald Mt. Jieldemann Cargill Houston Tex Jen L. If. Cargill Frans ‘Peerman Coday

Rotary Newsboys plan for San Antonio event

Rotary clubs in San Antonio and nearby cities organize a joint observance to mark the tenth anniversary of the Notary movement. The plan includes a Christmas dinner, a charitable outing, and a morning feature with the Newsboys delivering papers. Attlee and Nat M. Washer are noted hosts at the lunch. The event aims to stage February 22 with observances in Washington.

Haw Jrelde San Jose Gunirr Attlee Newatoys Nat M. Washer Lingly W. Hamilon Newales San Antonio Pis Christi Austin Notary Movement Whishington Dudien Urgenta Kelly Erriom

Split Speakership Field Grows In Texas House

Activity rises in Austin as three candidates vie for speaker. H B Savare of ton opens headquarters while Worstatt of Angelina joins for J W Woods. Woods Newt Bl Eams and Gadi lead camps as headquarters operate for days. Voter pledges and follower claims surface amid hot campaign.

Austin Tex H. B. Savare

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