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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1915

Page

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Vitalis Health Tonic Promises Quick Strength for All

A testimonial style piece touts Vitalitas or Vitalis as a universal health aid with no habit forming effects and strong corrective properties. It claims widespread benefits across many people including a Nashville farmer who reports improved digestion appetite and ability to work after using three bottles.

Ferrell Nashville Vitalitas Bugna Vitaligas Vitalis Nim Wonderfulls Laptay Canspie Vitalis

Eastland Aid Funds Grow With Wide Trade Impact

Relief fund progress shows contributions rising to 260000 as engineers plan days more work to pump out water. The article lists diverse foreign materials imported for US industry including coal from China, chalk from France, camphor from Tupin, and potash from Germany, highlighting reliance on Europe and other regions for essential inputs.

China Germany France England Egypt Chile India Austria-Elengary Canada Sauetries Europe America Chemical Guols

Exports Data Aid U S Traders Across Frontiers

Washington July 23 The Department of Commerce releases two Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce booklets showing exports by article and country from 1810 to 1914 including farming machinery to Egypt medicines to England and electric goods to India The data highlight growing demand for metal goods and watches from Switzerland and widespread distribution of U S products in the western hemisphere and Europe

Washington, DC Department of Commerce Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce United States Egypt France Medi”Cines England New Zealand Philippines Switzerland Western Hemisphere Europe India Motors Brazil Annie Tenis Agiures Central America Marmna Avetraila Holland Cricago Jil

French submarine Marivite missing after Marmara operation

Paris reports the French ministry of marine states the submarine Marivite left the straits July 26 to operate in the Sea of Marmara. Turkish telegrams claim the vessel sank with all hands, while a Constantinople dispatch said a German submarine destroyed the Marivite in the Dar-k Ganelies narrows.

Paris Constantinople Berlin Dar-k Ganelies

Grand Jury in East Begins Work on Land Case

The east grand jury starts work on a land case with continued notes from Page One. It explores jurisdiction over coroner and Feders inspectors. Named figures include William Hall Walter Greenebaum Marty Pedersen and Joseph Erickson. Uncertain juror reach over Reed and Hcktift remains.

East Bersone Grand Jury Feders Raber William 4. Hall Walter EK. Greenebaum Marty Pedersen Joseph M. Erickson Robert Reld Charley O. Hcktift

Transatlantic Service From New York to South America

Agenta of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company and the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company announced a fortnightly service between New York and the Atlantic coast of South America via the Panama Canal. The steamers, 15,000 tons with 1900 passenger capacity, are prepared for launch pending royal approval and release from wartime duties.

New York Agenta Pacific Steam Navigation Company Royal Mall Steam Packet Company Ula Nent South America Panama Canal Trackport

Marriage Licenses and Building Permits Report

Marriage licenses issued to Pennie W and Rebecca E State Robort O. Roberteon. Henry Ac Beale and Exelyn Feit. Building permits listed for Bighardson, Sresm dividing, Beck Avenue, amount $1700.

Gnvien Rebecca E Robort O Roberteon Henry Ac Beale and Exelyn Feit Bighardson Sresm Beck Avenue

Five family members injured in Texas farmhouse attack

In Temple Texas a hammer attack near midnight killed three small children and left Mr and Mrs Grimes critically injured. A neighbor sighted a stranger near the scene. The crime appears to be robbery, with a small sum taken from a bureau drawer.

Temple Tex Grimes Mra Is Wite Ronbery

Eastland tragedy film shown in San Antonio theater

A motion picture of the Eastland disaster as she left the Chicago dock and began to capsize is presented at the Fairlie Theater in San Antonio. The film, shot from departure to ruin, was shipped from Chicago after quick procurement by Swarharr & Co. It is claimed not to be faked, but an actual record of the catastrophe.

Eastland Chicago San Antonio Fairlire Theater Selig-Heared Motion Picture Company Selig-Hearst Weekly Westland Beeney Lytle Thicagg Hie Swarharr & Co Sofvieigh Camastelal Ram Shor Mney Hig Jeige Act Ag Chicago Herald

Becker Loses Bid for New Trial in Becker Case

A court denies a motion for a new trial in the Becker murder case, ruling that the affidavits and evidence offered are insufficient to meet statutory requirements. The judge compares Becker to the Benham case, noting Becker had knowledge of the facts but did not testify, and finds no new evidence compelling enough to overturn the conviction.

Levacay Hecker Peulek W. Hourke Gookran Herker Department of Government B.C. Benham Cochran Benham Becker Howard C. Benham Batavie Court of Appeals Supreme Court Hooker Tice Ford Kaufmann Aftidavits Kage Rosenthal Rore Rosanythal Tose Trusenthal Rone Auch Murphy John ¥. Metnra Martin T. Menton Beexar Johnson Sing Sing Harry M. ‘Applebaum Timothy Sulliven

Governor Whitman Leaves Albany For Camp Whitman Review

Governor Whitman and Major Moore depart Albany by automobile to inspect state troops at Camp Whitman near Fishkill. Mrs Becker seeks interview. Whitman rejects mercy plea, insisting Becker guilt remains clear. Becker’s counsel John B Johnson accompanies Mrs Becker on arrival. guards tighten as rumors of gunmen surface.

Albany Goveror Whitman Major Moore Camp Whitman Fishkill Geforg White Becker Ford Mita ‘Becker John B. Johnson

Officers in conference on Fechtkal shortage case in Texas

Adjutant General Henry Hutchings and Colonel James T. Stockton of the Texas National Guard met San Antonio officials with Major William H. Simons to discuss shortages of Fechtkal supplies. An investigation involves two former Texas National Guard officers alleged to have diverted supplies lent by the federal government. some goods were ordered destroyed but later disposed of, with some moving to Mexico and other markets.

Henry Hutchings James T. Stockton Texas National Guard San Antonio William H. Simons Regular Army Texas A Iia

Villista Consul in Laredo Arrested in Border Case

Manuel de Teaza the Villista consul in Laredo was arrested on orders from U S officials after a complaint alleged he recruited men to serve in Mexico and sent them with transportation to reenter. Seven associated recruits were also arrested as authorities seek to halt border recruiting.

Laredo Tex Manuel de Teaza Villista Yesteday United Brutus Maranas John HB Rogera de San Amamnio Bint Bhecs Charxing Amen Mexico Senor Foaza United States Comemissioner Worter Senor Leana Bogle Pass Senor Fears

Russian retreat on Vistula probable noted by newspapers

Petrograd military authorities urged public confidence as rumors spread of a Russian retreat from the Vistula toward new defensive positions near Kaunas Grodno and Brint-Litoral. The Reich advised avoiding a frontal battle, while German and Austrian forces bolster fronts and resist Russia’s mobilization while fortresses on the Narva-Fistula line attract German advances.

Vistula Kovno Grodno Brent-Litoral Reich Bourke Gazette Russia Narce-Fistula

Bulgaria Turkey talks spark press condemnation in Sofia

Russian and Bulgarian papers clash over a Bulgaria Turkey accord thought to trade territory along the Danube and allow transit of military supplies. Officials in Sofia deny any formal pact while reports claim Bulgaria would gain land along the Delegated railway line in exchange for transit rights.

Petrograd Yuly Vi Landan Turkey Bulgaria Universal Novae Vremya Bulgaris Husain Iy Hkebr Dardanelles Bourse Gazette Sofia

Escapes Erected Under New State Fire Law

San An notices target over two story buildings including theaters hotels hospitals and apartments. State Fire Marshal Tegiish reviews refusals to obey the law as more than 70 buildings receive fire escapes and about fifteen have signed installation contracts. City work proceeds with state fire marshal continuation.

San An Tegiish Sit? Proase McNeel

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