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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1915

Page

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Testimony Details in Hopkins Murder Case

State witnesses described Mrs. Hopkins at an auction the morning of the killing. They testified to concealment of a pistol, observed movements, and the sequence leading to Rosenthal’s shooting, with experts debating the defendant’s sanity. The trial resumed with additional testimony and potential delays.

Fifth Street Sam Rorenthal Mary Hopkirs Ima Hopkins Hosenthal Ben Benson Wes Bane Nel Ben Fink Jom Rubin Rus- AO Beck Subira Beck Elopkite South Kres Street Mra. HH. G. Greathouse Roesenthal Mra. Hopkins Nat Afmidd Lytle Wness E. Semmemer Hhey Rosenthal Mra Hopkins Benson Mre Hopkins Dr. Built Ferguson

Burglars Take $141.7 J From Horn Palace Saloon

Burglars entered the Horn Palace saloon at 112 East Houston street Friday night or early Saturday. They worked the safe combination and escaped with $149.76. The burglary was found at opening Saturday morning by employees. Detectives are investigating and two suspects are under surveillance. A rear window and shaft routes showed the path taken to the street.

Horn Palace East Houston Street Stresn

Retiring policemen turn in equipment in city shift

The article describes retiring policemen surrendering guns badges and gear as the new department reorganizes under Police Commissioner Breves. It notes changes in duty rosters, transfers in the force, and upcoming relief duties with officers moved to new posts and a plan to increase plainclothes staff to twelve, with four on night duty.

Unione Hones Pales Department JL Wen Saintins Will Wei Breves Alent Pelons Pellens Hope Fitebenry Lacey Fuses Beck Joe Kuous Beeren Word Shout

Controversy Over Asphalt Concrete Paving On River Avenue

Property owners on River Avenue between Togephine Street and Grand Avenue may be forced to accept asphalt concrete asphalt paving despite protests. City officials cite powers to issue certificates under a contract with Western Paving while neighbors fear mass homestead assessments and possible legal challenges.

River Avenue Betwenth Togephine Street Grand Avenue Western Payine Company Brown Tt S North Hackberry Camargs Ine Lenat Hopsestead Mayor Brown Comemissioner Kearny Sunhlike Vncie Lim Street

Colonel M O Mongerattee Dies in San Antonio Age 77

Colonel Monserrate a Confederate Army veteran and longtime railroad official died in San Antonio at 77 from heart trouble. He served in the Third Virginia Infantry and rose to colonel, later becoming vice president and general manager of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad. Survived by his widow Mrs M D Mongerrate, his life spanned military service, river trade, and Brazilian steel.

Iness Thiddty S.A. 2 A. P Mailroad Dow Bingrea Sov New Oneans Fy Ci Virginia House of Dive Forks Sheridan Point Lookeut Indianois Tex Cuero Indianola Victoria New York, Texas & Mexico G. WT San Aritonio 5. A. & A. P. Railroad Hic Colonet Monserrate San Antonio Camden Street Monserrate California M. D. Mongerrate

Metral ships held tannion delayed by conser

The Trath steamer from Baltimore to Nelsonhoring Danmatit and the Norwegian steamship Glitra Savannah bound for Celosingvorg have been detained at Kirkwall due to conservatory delays.

Nelekohing Danmatit Cielsingvorg Kirkwall

Slublin Is Captured By Austrian Cavalry

The London Times editorialized on Warsaw and Austro Russian front changes. The Chronicle predicts German restraint, possible fortification of captured positions, and moves to shift forces to Italy or the Anglo-Wrench theater. The Mail notes English readers will feel loss of authority and stresses informing Russian authorities about events.

Warsaw London Times Setack Eorgevsk Warsew Willotta Novogsorglevek Trangated Uheke Germany Germaine Italy Sertia Iikely Rebia England

French Aviators Active in Fresh Front Line Actions

Paris dispatch reports French war office details on air and ground actions against German units near Saint Pol sur Mer and in the Argonne. Recurrent shelling and bombardment are described, with French forces claiming mobile losses for the enemy and some aircraft damage and escapes.

Paris French War Office Gernnip Avlains Owenty Asiaters Kaney Ennio Geremarines Gehiich Belns

German and Russian fronts shift as battles flare across Belarus and Latvia

Turbulent reports from the eastern theater describe Austro German efforts to cross rivers and form a new Russian line while German forces push from Braunk toward Riga and Ponlewesch. Russians defend the Visula and Bug sectors, claim successes in Qhmiel Fiassi, and report the capture of an Austrian airplane. In other news, Brandenburg authorities seize copper, brass, and nickel supplies. a murder motive remains undetermined as a mob protests a suspect. and the first prize at the San Francisco Welsh festival will be split between Oakland choristers and Chicago choir unions.

Petrograd Tulyau London Grisaing Yvisinia Ab Gonstroet Vlupre Braunk Riga Ponlewesch Hove Loji Koyna Suwalltl Natew Bug Sokel Pakrevski Cornet Planski Ziota Lipa Ban Prancisco Cal Oakland Ghoristers Haydn Chorcoal Union of Chicago

Earth Shocks Record Washington Seismographs

Seismographs at Georestown University logged unusually intense shocks, recorded from A236 to 19 delock, about 669 miles from Washington, as a sequence of earth shocks drew attention late at night.

Washington Georestown University Delock Set Seeligson Victor

Redfield probes inspection service in push to widen inquiry

Chicago July 1 Secretary of Commerce William C Redfield indicates he may order a thorough investigation of United States steamboat inspection services if charges are filed. He said he will ensure fair treatment, amid requests to broaden the federal inquiry to cover the last fifteen years. A federal order blocked jurors from testifying without court permission as the grand jury halted work, while public funeral services in Cicero honored Willie Novotny one of the Hastland disaster victims.

Chicago Secretary of Commerce Willian C. Redfiald Critielem Bastiant United States Barratt OH Fiinals Albert L. Thorman Department of Commerce Statui Coas Sratetary Redfield Fedral Tacdlste Ater Haa Federal Grand Jury Cicero Willie Novotny Hastland Hymorrgue Phompren Buy Scouts Rubenian Agetetles I Band Carieseo the Cunetory

Two Trainmen Killed at Lockhart in Freight Crash

A Katy Freight No. 427 derailed near Lockhart last night killing two trainmen, Cotton Laird and Treman Wilford, who were crushed while attempting to jump. A guard rail car was overturned, several cars derailed, and crew injuries reported as rain impaired visibility and contributed to the wreck.

Locktiart Katy Dienes Dinley Ely Elark Hasd Briteman Cotton Laird Wiel Treman Wilford

Derailment in New Mexico injures thirty five near Crews

Turbulent electric storm with wind and dust swept across Maglio Yass Tex as thirty five people were hurt in the derailment of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train No 6 near Crews. The crash followed a culvert washout during a cloudburst. Irrigation pumps and pumping installations faced strain, but no major property damage reported.

Colonalo Springs Coto Atchison, Toyoka É& Sarita Wallas Colorado Springs Maglc Yass Tex Wriday

Sheriff and posse killed in bootlegging raid at Island 27

In Osceola Arkansas on July 31 Sheriff Sam Malden of Crittenden County and others were shot to death during a raid on alleged bootleggers on Island 27 in the Mississippi River near Osceola. More than a dozen men were arrested. The sheriff with militiamen and deputies planned a daybreak surprise but were discovered and engaged in a battle. Island 27 had long been a rendezvous for bootleggers.

Oschola Ark Sam Malden Crittenden County Teta Abicess Mississippi Tiver Bisbeville Island Eet

Develop Iron Industry in Texas

A Texas City charter filing outlines a new company to develop iron industry in Texas with capital of 1 579 000 dollars. Incorporators include Jusustus Fe Wottin Duluth Fagh BK Moore and Harvey Shemas of Texas City Judge Janis Te Storey of Houston signe\d the charter. The move aims to promote industrial growth in the region. DALHART TEX, Aug 31 The body found near the bridge on Wowih street along the Dalhart railroad line is identified as Jt Webb residence unknown. The scene shows slivers and debris, with pockets of wind and rain. Contacts list Beynon Peanmat Finny Kam Age and others connected to the incident.

Austix Texul State Department Tod Texas Texaz City Galveston Jusustus Fe Wottin Duluth Fagh BK Moore Harvey Shemas Texas City Tudge Janis Te Storey Houston Enid Devetonty Man Fa Dalhart Dalhabrt Hady Tan Jt Webb Crige Wowih Street Beynon Peanmat Finny Kam

Obituary of Sackhti-Aes L Sackett 77 in Texas

Sackett Aes L Sackett aged 77 died at 7 oclock Friday in Mercag Texas while visiting his daughter Eyckete who resides in the United States for 85 years. Survived by two sons Ben Sackett Udsei Joe Sackett St Pago and four daughters Mrs Mare J Marka Buffalo Dies H Arenstein Bin Mato and others. Funeral arrangements to Bun Antone for interment. Undertakers and services listed with local contacts.

St Pago Mrav J. Marka Butinal Twh Cohatt

Bad Eggs and Dealers Understate Egg Quality Warning

A historical report describes inspectors warning egg dealers after testing shows some eggs are bad. Officials emphasize the state guarantee for good eggs remains valid, urging compliance and promising affidavits to enforce standards.

Boxar Pollee Audge Lowther

Two Seek Presidency in Portugal August Election

In Portugal the presidential race for the August 6 election narrowed to two candidates, former prime minister Duarte Leite and former prime minister Bernardino Machado. The government plans measures to quell sporadic disturbances near the Fatima river basin as tensions rise along the border with Spain.

Uigbon Portugal Via Peris Republic Duarte Leite Formur Premiar &Ng Interior Bernardino Machado Tultister Brasi Premio Pia Fatira Snsin

Gas Fatal to Three at Sour Lake Oil Plant

Three oil workers at Producers' Oil Company Sour Lake were overcome by gas while trying to rescue a fellow laborer. Victims named Nicholson Odell and Ruch died from inhalation as they entered an empty oil tank to assist the trapped man and all succumbed before help arrived.

Beaumont Tex Sour Lake Tom. Nicholson John Odell W. ©. Ruch Nicholson

Lee Elder Testifies In Murder Trial In Texas

On July 21 the defense called Lee Elder to the stand in a Texas courtroom to testify in his murder trial regarding Nitle Willie Lee Walker. Elder described the confrontation and claimed he fired once after Walker attacked, saying the arm wound and fall led to the shooting rather than intent to kill.

Smarstn Tex Lee Elder Tadar Jn Hia Willie Lee Walker Walker

Opium Trade Decline Cited by American Official in China

Washington report from Thomas Sammons, American consul general at Shanghai, notes reduced opium imports into China. Figures show 887,068 pounds unrefined and 2,184,000 pounds refined with value around 20.6 million in 1814, higher than any prior year, while fines and contract operations are briefly mentioned.

Washington, D.C Tulchet China State Department Thomas Sammons Shan‘shai

Quiet in Haiti as Marines Move to Patrole Port au Prince

News reports from Port au Prince say American forces remain calm while marines prepare for patrols. The Navy plans to reinforce with hospital ships and more Marines, as officials await further orders and details from Washington. President Wilson, meanwhile, pressed for full information on the Haiti incident and expressed concern over two sailors jailed by natives.

Helthins Rene Port Age Prince Alasta Parindelphe Philadelphia Heltl Garesius Daniele Admin Canerten Ravolus Navy Department Wilson Cornish S. H Port-au-Prince Hott Directert Washington

City plans new street paving bids under Commissioner Kerry

A call for bids on additional paving to 92 streets, funded by paying Milliacy funds, will be issued soon under Commissioner Kerry. City officials aim to complete selections and start bidding for downtown paving, including Main Street and several blocks near City Hall, with bids possibly covering North Flores and West Commerce portions.

Kerry Sineer Helland Milliacy Plaza Maccedoches Street Fiores Street Wojimeen Henstomany

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