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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1915

Page

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Venezuela reads six treaties into effect abroad

The Venezuelan government announced that six treaties were promulgated by the president and put into effect in all participating nations. The agreements cover reciprocal rights of officials, extraditable crimes, academic titles, a writers competition for a history of Simon Bolivar, a prize of 43280 pesos, and a shared telegraph arbitration framework among the five Bolivian republics.

Washington, TX Dann YS Eracus Lenezuela Bolivia Simon Bolivar Tor Goles Eniateles

The Porte Is Defied by Governor Refusal

The Avwapoer, Idea Nazionale reports the governor of Yemen refuses to obey an order from The Porte regarding the British consul at Hodeida. He refuses to deliver up G. A. Richardson and warns that surrender would be seen as a diminution of Ottoman power and provoke grave disorders among locals.

One Tau Jet Hodeida Talian Richardson

German Ship Sunk. Officers and Crew Prisoners Taken

A German ship was sunk and its officers and men became prisoners. The incident involved the ship being attacked and destroyed, with prisoners captured by opposing forces. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged text.

Mane la Aps Hich Gaiman Cruleh Mien Gers Tan Poruiser Ava

Himae Obituary Hintaes 66 Dies in Germany

The obituary notes Tjehn Himae aged 66 died Saturday morning after a long illness. Survived by his daughter Mrs Ifeare Werilkag ler, 417 Ninth struct. Funeral services from the residence on Ninth street Monday at 2 o clock, with burial at Petlaws Cemetery. Autonomy appointment and local officials listed.

Hintaes Himae Ifeare Werilkag Wellhyder Ninth Street Mamday Bry Wariaanp Bendy Petlaws

New Ordinance 41 Seeks Validating Property Owners' Certificates

The city examines validating certificates for Frenvet Boulevard paving assessments. Dispute over 4000 dollars or one dollar per front foot remains between city and contractor W A Kelly of Wiesun. Property owners agreed to pay one dollar per front but certificates were not issued due to flawed proceedings, prompting demand for a new assessment order and race.

W. A. Kelly Wiesun

Boy sent to jail for delivering bricked bundles

An 18 year old, Winters, was jailed for 100 days by Judge Lowther after delivering neatly wrapped bricks, straw, and old newspapers in local plots, collecting 3 to 4 dollars each. He confessed involvement but said he was hired by a white man and feared arrest for the scam, with detectives uncovering the employer’s role.

Lowther Polive Coure Spe Lue United States

Allied forces hold La Bassée as front lines shift

Reports from We Mishthay and Uruk recount allied positions west of Birk and north of Germians with heavy bombardment. Strikes near La Bassée, Festvert, and Pettish Kent show progress but no decisive breakthrough as Friday night fighting continues and the town of La Bassée reportedly remains under allied control.

Pass Jen LA Aasung Lait DigiTtes Mys St Ohne We Mar Todas Wallea Fa Biases Kent Tostutert la Bassee Festvert

Cattlemen Anticipate Record Attendance at March Convention

Fort Worth attorney Mr Cowan predicts a record turnout for the Texas Cattle Raisers Association convention in San Antonio in March. He cites San Antonio hospitality and previous success as factors. Discussion likely on foot and mouth disease, with assurances efforts to stamp out the outbreak continue. He notes Texas cattle are not affected, attributing it to strict disinfection of transport cuts and the North East outbreak now subsided.

Texas Cattle Antonia M1. Co of Fort Worth Fet Marfa Mr. Cowan San Antonio Cawen Dayne Sexsa Cowan Cowen

Mayfield Takes Oath In Texas Rail Commission Victory

Earle B. Maxfield, a member of the railroad commission, was re elected to a new six year term after taking the oath of office. The ceremony followed a prior appointment and affirmed his continued service in Austin Texas amid routine confirmations.

New Torna Austin Tex Earle B. Maxfield Railroad Commission Connerty

Tenant Plank Introduced In Legislature In Texas

The Texas legislature debates a tenant farmer bill and related measures. Senator Gregot introduces a tenant protection proposal in the Senate, with House sponsors Estes and Bags. The session previews a clash over mortgage and rent terms, while committees review private curations and labor bills as lobbyists register.

Austin Tex Senate M Gregot Representatives Estes el Paso jMe House Committee On Public Health Emmites Parker Eomimister Vit Lomby Meade Byrd Protective Society of Texas Hotse Steck Leta Texas A. Clrcle Raillord Commission Townsend New Net House Fresco Register Barry Miller Dallas TZ Sharp Texas Company Bailey Harris Laer I. F. Watters W. 14. Gil Houston Gill Ferguson Hudspeth Dee Tie

FREAK THEFTS REPORTED IN CITY AREA

Police report a series of thefts and suspicious break ins across streets including New and Pierce. A bicycle, a sewing bank, and several chickens were stolen from multiple residences. A sewer cover incident paused traffic with a red lantern left to warn pedestrians overnight.

Plavid Merriman Barlog von New Pierce Iron Rover B.A. Coul- Aur Monterey Street Mr. Simmons Florin Street Juliaa Wurtz Weat Carolina Street Wurtz

County Court Congestion Spurs Discussion on New Court

A meeting of the county bar association reviewed crowding in the county court and the need for a new county criminal court. Figures showed 67 criminal and 445 probate cases in 1910, rising to 174 criminal and 467 probate in 1914, with December 1914 listing 2,216 undisputed criminal cases in Judge Devils court. A proposal to elect a candidate for the new judgeship was overruled. members plan a future meeting to nominate a candidate.

Aio Ie Sa Antania Bar Association Xevepey-Thiri Wuort Dan Criminal Court Davis Wrebalo Cunen Nik Commissioners’ Court Mitorne Con. Gitlow Ma H. Wicks

Devastation Shown In Belgian Pictures

Photographs depict burned cities, plowed fields, and refugees fleeing with belongings as shells and guns devastate Belgium. Taken by a Chicago Tribune photographer with permission from Belgian forces, many images link to Alost Malines Antwerp and other destroyed sites. Proceeds support the Belgian Red Cross.

Sowie Chel Hames Belgium Chicago Tribune Tem Ted Cross Edith Athure Alost Malines Frefonda Antwerp Uther Haken Fhella Tip Janos Avanel Amd Wwerp Por Taan

Desolate Antwerp Scene Amid War Waves and Ruins

A vivid, fragmented OCR passage portrays Antwerp amid destruction with ruined streets, guards, and frightened citizens. It describes gothic cathedral bells chimes, devastated homes, and inhabitants fleeing as world war imagery and foreign volunteers mix with references to Belgium, Strasbourg, and distant places like Chicago.

Germany Upholds View On Zeppelin Warfare

The Nord Deutsches Gazetten reports Germany defends its policy on aerial bombardment, arguing strategic bombing targets are defended or military objectives, and contends international law permits retaliation. Admiral von Tirpitz says German ships suffered damage but bombed defended positions, countering British criticism.

Burgin V.ie Lundun Ganette Prais Frieborg Chase Plactu Germany Prante

Wage scale reduction sparks trainmen union talks

Representatives of engin eers conductors and train crews met Saturday with A R Ponder general manager of the road to avert a wage cut. The plan to revert to last year’s scale tied to revenues faced objections though no strike was declared. About 100 workers are affected as unions including Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen sent delegates.

A. R. Ponder Asager Amcusil Offisiais Air EB. P. Curtis Order of the Brotherhood of Tocomotive Twetveers Arthur Lovell Brotherhood of Locomotive Fires of Tattiray Fe. Gorrhiganmen J. A. Tarquharaan Tr Brothérhood of Rallaay Teaineten

Death of E F Matheny Former San Antonio Apartment Proprieter

E F Matheny aged 34 died at 10 43 Saturday morning in San Antonio where he had settled as owner of an apartment house after moving from Batesville Arkansas years ago. He came to San Antonio for health and remained, surviving his widow two daughters and four brothers and a sister. The body will be sent to Batesville for interment under the Fowler Funeral Company of San Antonio.

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Trustees Face Six Year Terms Question On Board

The Bun Animo independent school district court case may extend terms of trustees to six years. Judge Exell will issue a decree next Monday, delaying the next regular election to April while appeals to higher courts proceed. Attorneys for the board plan to seek a faster path, with possible interim re elections if current trustees stand for reelection.

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