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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

8

San Antonio Aero Club urged for training and war prep

Brigadier General Swans submits a plan to establish an aero club in San Antonio to provide airplanes and civilian pilots, with possible enlistment for service. The scheme, discussed with John B. Carrington and Major General Panston, aims to organize a public meeting this Friday to outline steps and secure support from local officials and business leaders.

Aero Club San Antonio Swans Luscéo le Frapsstd United States Grans John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Frederick Evang Aero Club of America Alan R. Hawley National Organization San Antonio Ox L Acru Clay Fn America Evans Army Nylog Genaral Fivans Younh

St Louis Referendum Votes On City Park Plan

In St Louis Missouri residents vote on a referendum ordinance to condemn 21 blocks for a massive park project. The plan envisions a drive and parkways about two miles long and a block wider, with an estimated cost of 27 million dollars. If expenses exceed 10 million, the mayor pledges to abandon the plan.

Touts St. Louis Ciy Bulla Pines City Plan Commission Joel Sutherland Springs

Zeppelin Insurance Next Premier Asquith to Save Tents

London June 8 Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that the British government was considering the initiation of a national insurance scheme to cover losses incurred to German aircraft.

London Asquith House of Commons

County moves to curb speeders with personal notices

County officials plan to warn automobile owners by personal letters about new speed limits enforcement. Judge James R. Davis and the county commissioners authorize vigilant action across Bexar County and San Antonio area roads with deputies and constables tasked to prosecute violators to the full extent of state law.

Ty Sun Tecole & Personal James R. Davis County Commissioners' Court Atleh Tonlo AQ County MuMews Fusties Jane Uh Siedwayk Jk, Lamm Henry Meser Jacob Wiavs Davis Jamey R. Davis Ran Antonio Bexar County Texas State of Texas

Speeding on County Roads Triggers Court Action

The county commission court hears complaints about dangerous road conditions and speed on main routes. Commissioner Lamms vows enforcement of state speed laws, deputizing road superintendents and foremen as special officers to curb speeders and improve safety after reports of speeds between 20 and 60 miles per hour.

Eminmussionera’ Court Mie Corundasionaer Lamm Seid Condien Parmers Angel Aululsly Lumm Avery

War Stage Works Cut Short in Paris Censure

Paris critics condemn several World War II era plays for featuring German uniforms and prowar sentiment. Authorities ban or threaten withdrawal of productions including Kommandantur and La Priere dant la Nults. Revue Isip and Les Muna et Les Autres are noted as patriotic alternatives thriving under wartime censorship.

Paris Kommandantur Brussaly London Hosa Monsieur Norierre Espionags Lorraine France Rap Almoma Calais Royal Theater Antoine

Marketing methods investigated by USDA official

G C Walte of the United States Department of Agriculture visits railroads and shippers in the territory to study marketing methods for perishable foods. The Office of Markets started a market news service for strawberries peaches cantaloupes and tomatoes to aid producers and railroads.

G. C. Walte Office of Markets United States Department of Agriculture Austin Railroada Tienstan Galveston Qai Ir. White Dir. White Texas Fort Worth

Obituary notices from San Antonio area events

Multiple obituaries reported including Anne Wrasse 8, Lemuel Koenigheim 2, Mrs Barrett formerly of San Antonio, Mrs Moss 79, and Barvars Koestring 6 months. Lists survivors and funeral details with private or public services, interment in Hermann Sods cemetery and Jewish cemetery as noted. Names tied to families, places and churches across city and surrounding areas.

Wrasse Anne Wrasse Elm Street Albert Nentwig Willan Nenttig Minona Elsters Otto Jacker Sam Cobell Misa Lilian Barker Emma Moseback Lowise Schuetze Chanter Koenigheim Lemuel Koenisheim San Antonio Shelley-Loring Lndertaking Company Samuel Marks George E. Chamberlain Macon Street Kanstryc Barvars Koestring Fred Koestring West Dele Ware Street Hermant Sods Wolf St. Anhn's Lutheran Canton Hielate

German Diplomacy Blamed as War Causes Unrest

A contemporary critique argues German diplomats misled the government and public, asserting that vocal diplomacy abroad harmed Germany. It cites reactions in neutral nations, Turkey, Greece, and Italy, noting distrust of German officials and shifting alignments amid ongoing war.

Berlin Ita Ayrond Ingland Franco Kanto United States Geomrty Milan Turkey Germany Breaco Greece Venizelen Constantine Tha Kalror Aho Ip Alaar Beatles Droorshan Dardanelles Berlinger Lokal Anzeiger Grance Lokal Anseiger

Shelley Lorth Undertaking Co Automoti Equipment Ad

An undertaker ad promoting Shelley Lorth Undertaking Co Auto equipment and Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co Crockett phone numbers. It touts a Cash Plan for moderate funeral costs and an auto ambulance service with contact details.

Shelley-Lorth Undertakeg Co Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co Crockett

Automobile Licenses From The Plain View Ledger

Vehicle records list entries for Tul Butek and Joan 2e in El Paso street, a Ford model with anim F Viamarn at 330 nani streak, and Rambler CA with Ne South Ming forest in India, outlining motorcade registrations and identifiers.

Butek Joan Paso Street Ford Anim F Viamarn Atest Helkens CA. Smm South Ming Furest India Motorcxete

Building Permits Report for Willige Vennermiker Alteration

City records show issued permits for alterations at Willige Vennermiker property also known as Hor Haustox with a cost estimate of 213 dollars. Details reference number 9792 and applicant IY Benrapren. The notices indicate work approved on site at the River Venus district.

Willige

Dirt roads cost more than quality in Independence Kansas

W feel of Nevads Mo criticizes national dirt road maintenance at Ozard Trails convention saying 914000000 yearly funds 2,000,000 miles of dirt roads with only 20 percent efficiently kept and urging reforms to curb graft and mismanagement. He cites counties across the United States averaging 40000 annually for spring and fall plowing of high roads. The speaker urges elimination of two corrupt figures to boost miners’ return. A Batter of Rogers Arkansas requests the nest meeting be held at Ropers.

W. Feel Nevads. Mo Ozard Trails Association United States A & Batter Rogers Ark Ropers

Light Want Ads Restore Winter Savings Promos

The notice touts the value of winter bargains in Light Want Ads with offers for home comfort items and practical devices. It highlights faster, better results from using the ads, noting affordable rates for multiple insertions and word counts.

Suhmer

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