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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

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Vitalitas touted in Birmingham patent medicine ad

An advertisement from 1906 Birmingham touts Vitalitas as a miracle remedy. It features Ma CA Brewarl and claims strong effects across the city and beyond, asserting public demand and widespread faith in the product and its healing powers without detailing clinical evidence. It promotes direct consumer trust and retailer availability.

Meri Wil Faye Leen Birmingham Wiamand Iver Piluers Woud Warner Raganne Aly Avugpiate

Florida plegram and suffrage conference report

A June 8 conference of the National Woman Suffrage Association was cited in a Florida note from Governor Trammell to Mrs Roswell Ceeley. Alice Stone Blackwell of New York urged unity with older groups, noting the Bristow-Mendel amendment does not enfranchise all women and stressing differences with the Congressional Union.

Hicago Trammell Florida Roswell Ceeley Néad Tofay Nternal National Women Suffrage Association Holles Alice Stone Blackwell New York Medill McCormick Congressional Association Frther Misa Blackwell South

Surgical Supplies Prices Rise in War-Torn Trade

The report notes higher surgical supplies due to wartime disruptions. It quotes J W Hart of Detroit and others on imports from Britain and Germany, the move to diversified sources, price points around 80 per unit, and shifting trade patterns affecting availability and costs amid conflict.

Unitariates Gland Germany J. W. Harta Detvalt Niger UN Ipork Oden Ak

Germany plans to extend war borders in Europe

A fragmented telegraphic dispatch quotes Eli Laedwik predicting German imperial expansion beyond current borders as the war widens. The speaker urges vigilance, claiming England’s entry will provoke retribution and a reshaping of maps with possible aggressive moves toward Austria and allied regions.

Germany Seeks Friendly Adjustment On Lusitania Issue

The German viewpoint sees hope for a friendly adjustment amid stalled U S talks. Berlin favors a formula combining status of the Lusitania as armed or unarmed and a general pledge not to attack unarmed passenger ships. Von Jagow's note is cited as predicated on armed ship status rather than a blanket sinking rule.

International Inn United States Americas Germany Berlin Stie

German Writer Declares Lusitania A British War Ship

In the Vossische Zeitung, Bernhard states that the Lusitania was a British vessel carrying contraband war material and that Britain’s response to torpedo it is justified. He argues Germany must act in anti-protection and cannot yield, even to the Grifted Staten, in sight of war.

Amstdordas Jung jLoudaet G. Bernhard Vossische Zeitung Mir Wilvon Vents Deslatve Lusitania

French Begin Cautious Move Along Front Line

French forces tighten the line with cautious advances near Belldul as heavy shelling targets enemy positions. Artillery and ammunition transports at Hix positions come under attack while two enemy cruisers fail to shell the village of Atisys near Mytilene. A Persian courier carrying gold is reportedly intercepted near a port as a steamer is fired upon from the flank.

Belldul Hix Atisys Mytilens Rao Sruisers

Italians Continue Advance in Rome Front

Dispatches from Rome on June 7 report Italian forces pushing beyond the frontier with methodical gains. General Cafaran notes key positions seized from Capuretto to the sea as heavy artillery clashes persist near Tolming and along the Tsonzo front. Troops crossed the river in strong formations, establishing bridgeheads and threatening Austrian lines as celebrations mark a national holiday.

Rome Paris Cane S Cafaran Atett Rederal Joli Henstynadars Capuretto Elosa Losling Tigre Bridge Beldgna

Italian Forces Fight on Isonzo Front North of Tolgo

Italian troops clash with Austrian forces along the Isonzo River north of Tolgo, with operations also around Gradisca and Monfalcone as Italy aims to seize the river line defense. Montero and surrounding mountains are occupied as battles threaten to encircle Italian positions. Authorities plan to issue public land bonds in Texas with sales starting July 1 for up to several hundred thousand acres, mainly in West Texas and mountain lands. most lands require no actual settlement. Jock Island eastbound train No 2 derailed ten miles east of Dadhait, injuring several, with Edward Roddy among the injured.

UDVID Aly Chinego Paris Austria Isongo River Tol- 0 Gradisea Canorette Cormons Verso Cervignano Terzo Parte Bueo Grado Tram Gulf of Triest Uteir Isenza Issenzo Idris Val|rans Ronzing Cavale Desela Isonzo Panzano Monfalcone Austin Tex J.T. Robigon Tii Texas Tathart Dadhait Parsons Jock Island Mies Hare Edward Roddy Movler Oki

Oil Strike Near Rockdale Slowdown Hits Depth Record

At 840 feet the Rockdale Gan and O41 Company reported 32 feet of pipe over by a halt in the well on the Ev i Doss fore, five workers delayed by water seepage. the rig resumed today and a new strike is hoped as the crew works to clear the hole and prevent further water influx.

Lockdale Tex Rockdale Gan and O41 Weil Rockdale

Naval Surgeon Named in Cadet Inquiry at Academy

A naval court at Annapolis investigated irregularities in four annual examinations. Midshipman Moss was named as largely responsible for the scandal, while Admiral Woody Welle defended the academy’s standards. The case involves several officers and legal counsels, with ongoing debates over clemency and the role of outside vendors and a congressman. Secretary Daniels denied rehearing for dissenting counsel as the inquiry continued.

Annapolie June Bear Woody Welle Naval Scagems Naval Court Academy James, Moss Antapolis Ademiral Naval Academy Robert Mosk Moss Anval Offcer

Villa Loss Estimated At 40000 In Mexico News

Dispatches from New York report General Obregon stating Villa and Angeles faced a major defeat at Leon with over 10000 casualties on the opposing side. Obregon claims Villa’s retreat north with few guards as artillery supports push toward Mexico City. Oil fields on the Panuco river reopened after Villa forces threatened Tampico, with ships moving to prick down oils as of June 5.

New York Alvaro Ubregan Ellus Car Leon Villa Angeles Obregan Witte Leas Gonzales Mexico City Alvaro Obregon Alge Galveston Tes Tampico Panuca River

Ghiet Carranza Victory Report From Loon Arena

A garbled dispatch notes Genera Alvaro Obrogan victory over Valistan at Loon. Local Mexicans led by Sinto Buen tox sent a telegraph to Yorn Griz Tausday claiming the Blextcan pualnia met to discuss the Constitutionalist party and Gurckal Obrewen’s defense of liberty against enemies.

Ghiet Carranza Genera Alvaro Obrogan Loon Yorn Griz Tausday Sinto Buentox Pualnia Consitacionalist de Greatyle Tory Gurckal Berty

Mexican Warfront Shifts Signal Obregon Advance Near Leon

El Paso reports the occupation of Leon by Obregon forces marks a major shift as Villa withdraws from Celaya toward Lagos. Carranza says Villa’s troops were defeated in Leon while Obregon presses the attack and Villa orders a halt as Wilson notes loom. Casualties are not yet estimated.

EL Paso Tex Jund Leon Guanajuato Yeatey Asy Gener Obregon Venustiano Carmannt Viuvelaco Villa Wilson Villa Celaya Lagos Jalisco Carranza Vera Cruz Mia Obregon Vie Hareen Enen Mexico Willa Névines Enrique Petar Rul Willa Cithdrawal Beon

Jitney Boats Stir Austin Transit Debate

Jitney boat service began in overflowed Austin downtown with six boats earning nickels. Colonel Watres of New York, investor in the Austin Street Railway, inspects jitney impact and warns jitneys may force price cuts if city measures fail. council listens as jitney regulation is debated.

Wichita Dalle Tex Ainey Probie Austin Ausiin Tuna Coronel F. OH. Watres New York Austin Street Radigey Company Ragulata Mrr Watrisa Estabel Hindog Atso Counell Irdines

Flood relief and river levels ease in Texas towns

Texas flood reports describe receding water in Wichita Falls and Brazos areas. Bridges and roads recover slowly, trains not resuming eastbound service yet. Flood damage hits crops and grain. no lives lost but property harmed as gauges show high levels and warm, unsettled weather persists.

Wichita Falls Sketlon Todlay Rad Burimott Street Wichita River

Personal mentions of arrivals and guests at local hotels

A jumble of names and places reports arrivals and guests at The Menger and Stenger hotels, with many Texans and out of town visitors listed as staying or visiting in San Antonio and nearby towns. Names include Browneville, Delian, New Fore City, and Marble, with several dated notes and affiliations to local inns and notable figures.

Ste Jauph F. Grin c Greg Ag Jy Bay Tatoatiog Tex Gunter Lh Wrager Sattyn Muett McKislelt Anuhontek Gowar Chinter Jamea Mo Agia Browneville Manet Hotel Xandal Tountam Det Ena St. Santhally Burren Delian Tha

Poincare at the Front Parib Paris Visit

President Poincare returned to Paris from three days at the front in Verdun and surrounding areas. He visited Le Fetre forest Pont a Mousten and other localities where fighting occurred and decorated officers and soldiers for distinguished service.

PARIB Pointcare Paris Verdun le Fetre Ponta Mousten Ha Alea Savere

Foundations Blamed for Walsh Attacks at Meeting

Samuel Gompers, leader of the American Federation of Labor, told a National Women's Trade Union League audience that attacks on Labor measures proceed from wealthy foundations led by Rockefellers. He praised the Clayton Act and Seamen's Benefit Bill, saying they would be attacked by powerful interests. The AFL supports women's participation in reforms aimed at mankind's betterment.

New York Frank P. Walsh Fe Federal Semuel Gompers Federdition of Labor National Women's ‘Trade Union League of America Gompers Prauik Mr. Gompere Rockefellers Ar. Gompers Amacican Federation of Labor

Flood nears Fort Worth as Germans gain ground

Flood reports from June describe Lake Worth spillway overflow and rising river levels threatening Fort Worth. German advances toward Praemyzl and Lubsezow are cited with authorities preparing precautions and evacuations for exposed residents along the river bottoms.

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