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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1915

Page

7

River Work to Remove Flood Threat in Convent Bend Area

River and ditch commissioner George Surkey says deepening and widening the San Antonio river at Convent Bend will remove flood danger within days. Works remove obstructions, widen the channel to about 70 feet at Convent Bridge, with Martin Street area to follow, reducing flood risk to the business district.

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Archduke Plans Front Strategy Amid River Defense

A distorted report details river operations and fortifications on the Sekine Front with mentions of Austro-Hungarian troops and Crown Prince Albert of Belton. The article cites a plan to scour the river and widen and deepen channels to improve crossing safety and prevent further flooding, noting cost and hoped lasting benefits.

Albert Belton Prince of Wales Tapers Crowe Germainy Joseph Carrie

Buy It Made in Texas Association Chartered

Austin July 14 Following its organization on Monday the Buy It Made in Texas Association was filed in the secretary of state's office. John J Shelton of Fort Worth serves as president A C Gowth of Austin treasurer and John Lunsford of Austin as secretary. A campaign will be launched at once to recruit members and all business operators in the state will be visited.

Austin Tex Texas Association John J. Shelton Fort Worth A. C. Gowth John Lunsford Shelton

Elks elect officers in grand lodge session

The Grand Lodge session in Los Angeles opened with officer elections. James R. Nicholson of Massachusetts was chosen grand exalted ruler and Charles Back of Oklahoma City was elected grand inner guard.

Los Angeles Cal Grand Lodge of Ete James R. Nicholson Massachusetts Charles Back Okabama City

Court Refuses Writ in Artesian Belt Case. Appeal Planned

The HGH Court declined to issue the writ of mandamus and injunction sought by West Texas Bank & Trust in the Artesian Belt railroad receivership. Attorney Guy McFarland announced plans to seek Supreme Court review, aiming to stay receiver operations while arguing questions of appellate jurisdiction and district judge discretion over supersedeas bonds. Associate Justices Mower and Carl issued separate opinions. Chief Justice Fly presiding in Galveston.

AsSonate Ambit Mowei Carl Fourth ‘Court of Civil Appeals Lmorning West Texas Bank & Trust Company Arleskar Belt Ofway Guy & McFarland Nuit Supreme Court Mowrsind W. 5 Fly Galveston Une Fog Chambliss J. C. Terrei Reed McFarland Dorisettia Assuchile Tube Mowaamd Mandamus Weity Imauntierans Wilel Judsmeni Continuins Tustice Mourgind Court of Civil Appeals Artesian Belt Knolly Law Pointe Appellate Court Bar Charebliss J. C. Terrell Artesian Belt Railroad Boston & Texas Corporation Junge Chambliss

Beatrice Powell obituary notices and survivors

Miss Beatrice Powell 30 died Monday night at home of her parents 207 Brand avenue She came from England at age two Survived by parents three brothers A W Powell B I Powell A Powell two sisters Giles Ethel Powell of Dallas and Miss Berths Farell of San Antonio Funeral Tuesday at 3 o'clock from Pearce Robinson Undertaking with Rebekah Lodge services to be announced Also listed are various business contact lines and names appearing garbled.

Pines Brecwett Mane Raoder

German reply to U S submarine note noted in Petrograd critique

A Petrograd editorial from July 1 comments on a London via London transmission of a German reply to the American submarine warfare note. It argues the German position sides with military and naval elements, mocks American diplomacy, and warns of possible U S concessions or reshuffles in Berlin, signaling a tense diplomatic moment.

Petrograd London the Keyne ‘Vremyn Germany Geena United States Aneriei America Noyve Vremyn Maya Wilson Berlin

Federal Buildings Curtailed Amid Budget Review

The Treasury Department will reconsider posts and federal buildings in towns where need and population justify investment. Secretary Newton announced the plan to scale back new post offices and consolidations, citing receipts and differing city wealth, with purchases underwhelming Congress authorization by about $400,000.

D.C Trowary Department Eustain Newton

Notable Guests at the St Anthony in San Antonio

A string of visitors and registrations appear at the St Anthony hotel in San Antonio including Healy of fake whurlea La and Grace Duncan of Corpus Christi among other named guests. The mix includes locals Me and the DP Healy, H. L. Lewis Hearne Texas, Mary Abbott Seguin, and Charles Schreiner of Kerrville among arrivals and registrations at the Gunter and Menger hotels.

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Pictures for Library by Dr Menger of Texas fauna

Pictures of birds insects reptiles and other creatures have been presented to the Carnegie Library by Dr Rudolph Menger of this city. The mounted framed displays cover years of natural history study and include tarantulas centipedes rattlesnakes birds eggs and large moths. He has also given similar collections to annual local fairs and to the Scientific Society.

Texas Carnegie Library Rudolph Menger Menger Nenger Tocal Jens Scientific Society

Burglar at Lupton Home Breaks In

A burglar entered 41 Menchaca Street at night waking owner A Lupton. The intruder, likely Mexican, fled when discovered by Lupton’s alarmed proacher. Police Captain Coy and Detectives Tarver and Caruthers rushed to the scene. a prowler described as Mexican vanished in a vehicle headed away.

A. Lupton Menchaca Street Eplce Coy Tarver Caruthers Prowler Bron

New Theater Soledad to Open With Country Store

Soledad to open a new theater with a country store and rear parking plan. The opening on Saturday evening includes a large auditorium, a grand stage, pipe organ, electric organ, and a street-level frontage. Seating capacity about 1600 to 2200, depending on arrangements. the project will integrate with Soledad street activity and main road traffic.

Soledad Street Majertin Theater Alttugh Jierbert Barnard Baer Belin Une Wiese Idbi Howe San Antonio Ee oGyel Mink Lbsatts Will Petre Uline Somls TD Dytle Cpinet Mart Wright Tita Putin Caniine Soledad Theater Soledad

Beauty tips with spurmax and canthrox shampoo ad

Ad presents beauty suggestions for face powder spurmax lotion and canthrox shampoo. It explains dissolving spurmax in hot water with glycerine to reduce discoloration and create a smooth finish. It claims temporary skin whitening and a refined look, plus a shampoo routine to soften hair and remove buildup.

Timothy Teaver

Embarrassing Hair Can Be Quickly Removed

Grooming tip promises fast removal of stubborn facial hair. A cosmetic method claims to shave away unwanted growth in two minutes using a simple rinse and steady pressure. The article touts ease, but cautions against irritation and emphasizes trial on a discreet area first.

FUNSTON INSPECTS CAMP vy Howenal Frederick Wutstin

Frederick Funston reviews camp operations and drills, noting prescribed exercises and departmental oversight. The inspection highlights crop and training details, with references to military general staff and the St. event location in a mountain setting.

Building Permits Filed Amid Local Street Work

Local records show permits issued for building and renovation along West Cammeren Street and surrounding avenues. Applications reference minor structural updates, façade work, and utilities hookups, with inspections set after project milestones.

Untitled sports clash described in garbled OCR

A violent on field incident is described with ten Norte players facing strong defense and a late attacker who claimed insults. The report notes a chaotic scene and confusion after the confrontation.

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