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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1915

Page

8

Newspaper Men of World at International Press Congress

San Francisco hosts the International Press Congress with delegates from twenty five countries and forty states. The American Newspaper Publishers Association participates in the formal inaugural session after opening ceremonies at the Panama-Pacific Exposition.

San Francisco Cal Jaty International Press Congress Publianera’ Association Vmnlt Alice Chiewun

Fourth of July Observance in San Antonio Safe and Festive

San Antonio celebrated Independence Day with a city wide program organized by a joint committee of civic groups. Rev. Hugh McLellan delivered the patriotic address at League Park while the day included a parade, a Declaration of Independence reading, a healthful fireworks display, and community picnics. More than 2000 gathered at San Pedro Park for the spectacle, which featured a boxing match, watermelon eating contest, and various races for all ages, highlighting a peaceful, community oriented celebration with no accidents reported.

San Antonio Joint Committee Deague Fark San Auwnlo Adterwoldle Chul Wations Sao Atlunlo New Point St View Auktare Bond Mose Why Hindreda Hew Mugh Medeli McLellan Wilk Hiss Hallie Bille Hors Alber Doss Bessie Reyer Ralph Colem Charlie Foster Russell Hill Terr Tell Franklin Talpa jGohn Terrell Frankins Nermoi Russman Hazel Andermi-pilla Dorothy Winter Blanche Michon Brat Metke Albert Gomez Rily Stricke J. Q. Nenker L. Wells San Pedro Park League Park San Antonio Automobile Club Douglas Largen Iis Husky Tae Leile Bum Spears Sigtyr Spears Ray Norman William Furlong Automobile Ciel Largen Na Knights At Columbus Order of Bersaks Eam

Moderate drinkers made the insurance insolvency headline

The American Insurance Association in New York once formed to insure abstainers has become insolvent due to policyholders who drink. Officials report the organization was taken over by a state commissioner after the insolvency.

New York Lita Iisurance Association Rtate Angmranek Ita Elias Pram Ne- Sino The Ardouinton

Innes Indicted for Misuse of Mails by Extradition Prompt

Victor Innes and his wife Meside Innes were indicted by a federal grand jury in Alamogordo on charges of using the United States mails. The case involves letters sent to Eloise Neltas Dennis. Judge R H Ward expects federal action only after the U S Supreme Court rules on extradition to Georgia for a state murder case tied to the Nelms girls. The couple has been jailed since last September after being brought back from Gregon to face the state indictment, later quashed.

Victor EB. Lyne Agays Meside May Innes Bexar County Iee Supreme Court of the United States Georgia Federal Grand Jury Alamin United States Eloise Neltas-Dennis R. H. Ward Innes Gregen Nelms

Washington Helps Curb Haitian City Uprising

American cruiser Washington arrived July 2 from Veracruz to Cape Haitien Haiti. Officials led by L W Livingston met insurgent leaders seeking to overthrow President Guillaume and replace him with Dr Rossivo Bobo. They warned rebels they cannot fight in Cape Haitien as reinforcements move toward Great River to join government forces. Insurgents resist the advancing government army.

Cape Haitien Haiti Washington Vers Cruz L. W. Livingston Guillaume Rossivo Bobo Cape Hatten Great River

Cocoanut Oil Soap Shampoo Claim from 1900s Ad

An old advertisement extols plain cocoanut oil based Glyneh as a superior shampoo. It argues many soaps contain alkali that harms the scalp and hair, while Glyneh provides a pure, nonirritating cleanse, leaving hair soft, bright, and easy to manage.

Crown Hill opens with barbecue and band crowd

Opening day at Crown Hill near Highbred Park drew a large crowd for a new residential addition by Harry A. Torman. The site, adjoining Highbred Park, features city utilities and modern improvements, with 60 lots of varied widths ready for home buyers.

Wes Cornelly Highbred Park Harry A. Torman Celifornia Crown Hill la Men Adiitiona Weler Uy Public Schools Ag Lot Unawy Wikhlund Fark Ewen Atenet Darien

Fire injures Yegroes at Mra Buccan House

A fire at 1610 West Commerce Street Tuesday before 3 am injured several Black workers at the Hermanland & Great Northern roundhouse site near the court house. Smith jumped from a window suffering head wound, arm injury and dislocations. Honey treated for non life threatening injuries. Mrs Blaughter burned severely while escaping, taken to Santa Rosa infirmary. not expected to survive. Building damaged. contents insured for 1000 dollars. cause undetermined.

Mra Bucan Cau Commerce Street Llernatlaned Great Northern Round House Wilot Smith

Governor Ferguson Visits Newton County Texas First

Governor Ferguson completed a historic visit to Newton County Texas the first time a Texas governor has set foot on the county. He spent part of the trip traveling from Center Shelby County toward Beaumont and met about two dozen residents who had never before seen a sitting Texas governor. He noted the significance of the milestone and enjoyed tours of the area while acknowledging the county’s long history.

Austin Tex Ferguess Newton Counly Texas Ferguson Newton County Shelby Beaumont Outo

New Gil field filed eyed for large Texas leasehold

Austin July 6 action outlines a new Gil field project claimed to cover over 4000 acres in Travis and Bastrop counties with hopes to expand to 10000 acres. The venture, developed through J. & Lightfoot and partners, plans work to begin by December 37 and uses firewaters methods to secure leases.

Austin Tex J. &. Lightfoot Anstin and Associates Travis Bastroy

Nineteen Dead and Hundreds Injured in July Fourth Toll

Chicago reports Nineteen dead and 108 injured from July 4 to 8, with 13 toll, amid a fire loss spike. Total value this year reached 239325, up from 99545 in 1914, as fatalities numbered nineteen and injuries climbed. causes ranged from dynamite and cannon to firearms and powder.

Chicago Chiesgo kRed

Ver a salute at West Texas event and visits noted

The article reports a salute in West Texas with attendees from American Widependy group and Sacramento, Wihveling, while Governor Agi visits Cov eule Millia and Canada. It mentions reception of food offerings including Flutes Urat and Corn Stig by the Red Cregg, with American attendance noted.

Lveston Tex Cunaritieiunia Ameriiat Sacramento Agilavound Coveule Millia Ani Canada Gulventon

Local incident reports misspelled names and injuries in Pittsburg

A scrambled OCR item from Xan July 6 describes Tony Skirblack and Victor Zhinie in Tinto involved in a trespass incident with a eight gallon water log and powdery substances, with injuries reported and hospital treatment. A home fire is noted with further details unclear.

Pittsburg Xan Tony Skirblack Victor Zhinie Tinto Usagree Poweler

Engineer Ney dies at throttle on passenger train near Harwood

Howard J. Ney a 56 year old Southern Pacific locomotive engineer died in the cab of the engine pulling a two passenger train near Harwood Texas Monday afternoon His body was found reclining with his hand still on the throttle The train had left Harwood moments earlier and was backed into Harwood where the body was removed He had resided in San Antonio since joining the railway Surviving wife two sons Edward and Davie two sisters Mrs H R Cherry and Mrs Mary Bolar Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at St Patrick's Church with interment at St Mary's Cemetery

Howard J. Ney Southern Pacific Railway Company Harwood Hmm. Azey Nay Tireman Age Harwoas San Antonio Mary Bolar Fort Wayne St Patrick'’s Church St. Marys Cemetery Crosby Street St. Patrick's Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Russia apologizes to Sweden over accidental shelling

A damaged shell fell into Swedish waters during a pursuit near the Baltic Sea. The Russian government apologized to Sweden for the incident, stating it was accidental and linked to naval activity in the area.

Busshen Henyther Riveslar Bs Chile Cen Orit Gruivers Sankre Jwman Craven Dresden Grant Urttain S —E

Kansans on Long Hike to Chicago for World Endeavor Meet

Welter J Clark and F Marion Jones of Hitc ingon trek 931 miles to arrive ahead of the World’s Christian Endeavor Convention opening tomorrow night. They logged thirty six meetings on their way averaging about 21 miles daily. Mayor Wooldridge plans a Canadian/Vacation tour visiting civic improvements and inland routes over the next two months.

Chicago Welter J, Clark F. Marion Jones Hitcingon Christian Endeavor

Anti-Saldon Meetings Amid Atlantic Unite In New Jersey

Delegates gather as Hersikfoonth nationsdl convention aligns with peace measures. Catholic Promld ion League, Morbore, Atwhreadla, and Wilkestiarre figures are slated to preside at related meetings. London reports cargo fluctuations over the day as goods move via sea routes.

Atlantic Uite Hersikfoonth Ha Ant-Kitloon Leagur America Ogentii Conor Promldion League Anit Jann 4Irray Wilkestiarre

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