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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1915

Page

2

Regents Appoint Faculty and Promote Staff at University

The university regents approved extensive faculty changes including promotions, new appointments from Stanford and Harvard, and reorganizing the office of inspector of schools into a department of deans. Notable moves include Raymond Everett coming from Michigan as adjunct professor of architecture and J. A. Hass joining as adjunct professor of business training.

Daly B Universils Statto Board of Repel Saute Elseen Charles D. Winn Harvard Tee University of Brichigan Tescher Stanford T. I A. J. da Hass Ife Rland A. B. Coom Stanford Tniversity Alm Blanford Jax Erenard B. V. Patterson Wi Patterson Toni University of Xmiesuuri Lee Wanata City Niyarntty of Chicago Dreshening WML W. M. Cleayes Marvard University T. L. Kelly L. W. Jackett School of Education Philosophy of Education MM. Diez Washington University St. Louis Hane Rhursth Toler W. K Penn History Department University of Texas Historical Manuscripts Spain N. H. Clement Tulane Visito F. L. Henderson Thowes Fletcher

Calomel and Dodson’s Liver Tone Compared

A local druggist touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safer, gentler alternative to calomel. He promises full refunds if it fails to ease digestion and sluggishness, claiming the product is vegetable, harmless to children, and guarantees vigor and ambition.

Dodson Monument Godsan

New Banking Official and Faculty Shifts at Medical College

A rewritten, OCR-like notice notes personnel changes at the Medical College in Galveston. It lists dn as a new bankng official and mentions J. Potthnal appointed instructor of anatomy while Dr Potthast guides a student at the academy. Violet Kellior is cited in a role related to biology and public health teaching duties.

Medical College Galveston Adjunet Os J. Pothnaal Wan Potthast Bey Atedioa College Mise Violet Kelllor la Hissalegty

Unlicensed Jineys Regulated Under City Ordinance

Police to revoke licenses and enforce fees on unlicensed jitney drivers including taxi and special trip services. Drivers with pending permits must pay a 25 dollar annual lease and bond requirements. numerous jitneys operate without permits and face enforcement actions.

Trider Sameinetoner Biewer Tanensfer Esxsted Ordinoe

Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Observed for Grosenbacher Couple

Mr and Mrs Grosenbacher celebrate sixty years of marriage with family in San Antonio after a Castroville wedding in 1801. He, born February 24 in Bern Switzerland, and she, born in Saxony near Dresden, have seven children and six grandchildren. A quiet observance is planned at Mrs Rheiner’s home on Guaddlaye Street.

Jon Crosenbecher Rheiner Guaddlaye Street Castroville San Antonio Grosengacher Berne Switzerland Grosenbacher Saxony Dresden Grosenbachen America Getilad Mias Augusta Helehling Sime Castro Grafenbacher Aragentiehoy Anite Tin Hese Mra

Marijuana Plant Found Growing in Corral Yards

Harvey L Stilen reports marijuana or Indian hemp growth in the corral district during a property inspection. He estimates at least twenty yards cultivated, noting the plant’s narcotic properties and association with hasheesh. Stiles cites migrant influx and climate suitability as factors.

Corral Harvey L. Stilen Far East Harvey K. Bliles Coveal Mexico America Asia Africa Mrr Stites Altemyn Amin Stiles Colorado Brazos

Austin May Refuses to Accept the Dan

In Austin Texas a dispute arises over acceptance of a proposed structure unit. The city opposes the contract terms and notes readiness to open bids next week. Officials say they will not accept the current plan due to compliance and capacity concerns.

Austin Texuly Gecomange Permaire Lepughton Shinee

New Beach Pleasure Club Formed at Aransas Pass

A new club named at Aransas Pass Tex is being organized by J W Belmes and others. It will have 2500 stock shares of 26 each. A ground tract with frontage and 400 feet depth near Harbor City on Corpus Christi bay is acquired. The proposed club house will overlook Port Aransas Shamrock Island Corpus Christi and Portland with access from the harbor city canal.

Atansas Pass Tex J- W. Belmes McGilob Duff Srame Lorpus Christi Bay Herbor City Port ‘Aransas Shamrock Island Corpus Cbristi Portland Harbor City Wer Tatercasstal Canal Corpus Christi Port Aransas Rockport

Heavy Rain Hits Austin Farmers Seek Relief

Austin reports a heavy downpour late night into morning affecting crops. Rain extended from the north across Central Texas, delaying harvests as farmers hoped for precipitation to ease drought conditions.

Fanieta Austin Tex Texas Farrars

Pioneer’s Burial Monday for Charles J Brockway

The funeral for Charles J Brockway will be held Monday morning at the First Baptist Church. He died Saturday at 3 37 am at his home 641 With etraut. Burial will be in the family plot at the San Antonio cemetery. Brockway, a Texas resident, came from Florida to Texas then lived in Houston and Valverde where he was cashier of the McMahon bank. He later worked with Waol ia Co and Galveston clothiers. He moved to San Antonio 35 years ago for his wife’s health and served as bookkeeper for Goldfran Frank Co and Woltz & Marx before taking a position with the Josie Brothers Company, where he worked over 10 years.

Charles J. Brock Way Orook Als Etraut Houston Valvexton McMahon Bank Waolia & Co

Texas Guard Reinspect After War Dept Action

Adjutant General Henry Hutchings announced the U S war department granted Governor Ferguson’s request for a second inspection of five Texas National Guard companies that failed the first audit under Captain Collin H Ball U S A Inspector instructor The second inspection will occur this month at San Antonio El Paso Taylor Waxahachie and Temple and relates to prior discussions with the War Department on sale of old military equipment involving two former guard officers.

Sly R Wenbington Henry Hutchines Fergenon Texit National Collin H. Ball Guard Hutchings Ball Second Infantry San Antonio el Base Taylor Wexahgchie Temple Hutenings War Department

Granitoid 10 to be Used on Roysavelt Avenue Pavement

Work begins Monday on paving Roysavelt Avenue under a contract let to Granitind Company of Texas. The firm previously laid pavements on South Alwma Me iCullouch Avenue and Bethnngh Place which developed serious cracks. Officials expect new expansion joints and a central joint to control expansion and retraction and prevent further cracking.

Roysavelt Granitind Company Texas South Alwma MeiCullouch Avenue Bethnngh Place Kearney Teaniny

Sitneys Win in Austin City Council Recedes on Regulations

In Austin Texas on July 3 the city council voted to remove restrictions on jitneys along Congress Avenue and Sixth Street. The move aimed to ease delays from heavy traffic, with supporters arguing limiting jitneys harmed service while opponents urged cautious action. Delegates from the local association noted a postal meeting planned, and defensive teams listed key figures in the debate.

Unity Council Phere Austin Tex Baa Leeffie

Rhodes Scholars Changes Election Method At Oxford

Announcement from the Rhodes Trust explains a new three year plan for electing scholars in the United States. Three groupings replace previous annual state selections, with 82 plains and a group B scholar for Austin Texas to be chosen for 1916, 1919, and 1921. Committees include Dr W J Buttle and Judge S. Phillips, among others, and details are available from Dr W J Buttle in Austin.

Satie Cecil Rhodes Oxford University Rhodes Trust Universlty of Texas Austn Cheomataniss Oxford Haye United States Tto Nyeren Tnilon Wxtren Cnet Toxue Sa Seepeen E Scholneah Scholarshisyy Uxotra University Theas Pasgli W. J. Buttle J. C. Iyes

Fragments of Marriage Licenses and Travel Notices

A garbled OCR passage lists names of couples for marriage licenses and various travel routes. It references Diel Bi Mannie, Nora Detzada, George Wagner, Ralph Wehar, Mary Lowe, Katy Limited, and routes to St Louis Houston Corpus Christ. It mentions trains, Depots, and schedules with no coherent narrative or dates.

Teegiliain Mary Rite Manuet Quintero Nora Detzada Kagel Se Mewhene Rede Wantingtba George P Wagner Res. R. ML Cyzerntelit Ralph H. Wehar Mary Lowe Larefe Dhe North Srsceers Poeo Dauy Express Far Alton Nn St Louis oFerst Lewis Aid Ganka Fe Pointe Isles Beg—cuaty Limited Austin wWaces Azoe Am Katy Limited Fuuster Waeo Corpus Christ Bprom Mouston Palate Sun Bayday Victor Sauket Abewa New - OrleoDb Saewennee Izpriay Mons

Unlicensed Jitney Drivers Arrested in City

Eight jitney drivers were arrested Saturday afternoon for operating without permits. Police and city officials enforced a new ordinance to curb unauthorized jitney service on streets. Livery cars have until July 7 to apply for permits and satisfy required conditions.

Iwatteurs Stayor Crown Sireeta Uniens Ity Kovernment Ordim

Coffee-House Spy Nest Near Front Reveals Secrets

A fragment describes two coffee houses near front lines in northern France used by five occupants including a boy. Soldiers and officers drew and delivered intelligence, aided by a dog carrying coded messages hidden beneath a vent, before a German raid exposed the nest and the Canadians questioned its value.

Cardiff Weles France Tina Tenches Valsaoe

New Guntye Arrivals Mentioned At Athens Station

The fragmentary notice lists several individuals tied to Guntye arrivals and station at Athens, with names including Eugene Hinagea Jette City and Darby Washington DC. It mentions Be Droah and Miles Tenluh KUllee among others and notes new arrivals at the Guntye ALU and nearby stops in a dated community column.

Thwart Dulles Tega Dita Lowle Trea Tee Stanitiony Eugene Hinagea Jette City Benger Jacemep Marcus Pex Airs Malhiv Auailn Jumene Nike Bersuk Watline Wand Musa Saran Vnktom Tex Dalluw Ealing Iil Bhra Siaiban Atlae Homann Guntey Alu. Darby Washington, D.C Gunter Thase Thera

Transfers and Deeds Across Bexar County 1915 1916

A dense listing of property transfers and deeds in Bexar and surrounding counties from 1915 to 1935. Mentions: Lot and block deeds in new city additions, survey plats, and payments ranging from 60 to 4800 dollars. Includes names like Tillie Penrie, Carolina Hauer, Maria Rodriguez, Henry Morrall, and Bexar County officials.

Tillie SM Penrie Mooree Basury Courly Guilt Clatrn Dent Ely Ulnek Consideratton Dave Arand Louise Gewar Aight Wey Hirough Nergew Carolina Hauer Olty of Gan. Antonio New City Faun Mru J. M Timok Ronalderiion Fandd Zin Otto Yost Travis Bethlan Geter Bexar Tig Tote R. He Russel Wisnebags William Suerol Ateee Bexar County Fernando Lodri Fegk Lena Crek Alamo Buillore Maria Rodrigues Mey SL Colonia Guadalupe Hienty van Emma Rahe Guncehine Harry A. Rake Beinr Gounty Arrowx Mary Kohr Wilie Stheseder Guadalupe County G._Priesieben Ida Koil Menu Bexex County Jola Baty Uardendale Y. Th Sthel Decker Henry Morrall Besar County Cenor H. dicMiinn Lasalle County Te Atiles Chiauaign Highland Improvement’ Company BO Rhoder Lex Rabél Slory Kor Pan Surony San Antonio Clhalg Creek

Prison Data Compiled Shows Ten-Day Investigation Plan

The Senate committee, led by secretary We Vo Howerton, reports a ten day period to complete status checks on prisons including idanteville, Jumk, Harlem, imperial, Clemons, Goree, Wynnestine farms, with another visit to Liyak. The panel aims to finish compilations and stay in close touch with the prison commission as investigations proceed. A second visit to Liyak is planned and a broader inquiry will continue into remaining farms and sites.

Mr. Howerlon Te Idanteville Jumk Harlem Imperial Clemons Goree Wynnestine Hamaey Liyak Daye Howerton

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