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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1915

Page

7

Villa hesitates on food relief as Monclova shipment halted

Brigadier General Devol seeks official Villa stance on relief after a Dagle Pass to Monclova shipment was halted by General Hernandez. Officials cited Montleva not needing aid, while the Red Cross party would transport two cars free. Villa must decide whether to permit aid or refuse.

O. A. Devol America Ted Mexico Gan Dagle Pass Monclova Rosalie Hernandes Villista Miitary Piedras Negros Montleva Spes W. P. Blocker J.C. Weiler Hernandez Vilu Galveston Dryan Iowan Devol Hernandes Palley Mereitbout

Arrival and plans of military leaders for Vera Cruz trip

In Mexico City, General Dever met for morning conference ahead of a Galveston departure. He arrived from San Francisco Saturday night and will leave for Galveston Monday night to sail for Vera Cruz. General Arnold Shank Ry will meet him in Vera Cruz.

Mexico City General Dever Ster San Francisco Wil Galveston Frya Geil Vera Cruz Vera Crus Arnold Shank Ry Alma Mexlee

Supreme Court avoids ruling on Webb-Kenyon law

In Washington, June 14, the Supreme Court of the United States disposed of the Kentucky Webb-Kenyon quarrel without determining the constitutionality of the Webb-Kenyon law. The Kentucky case involved the Adams Express Company in moving alcohol into dry territory in Kentucky. Judge Day noted it was not necessary to accept the Kentucky Court of Appeals decision that Welch-Kenyon law was inapplicable, and the conviction was set aside.

Washington, BC. T Supreme Court of Kentucky Kentucky Court of Appeals Welch-Kenyon Express United States

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed By Women

A testimonial from Mrs. Lyon of Torre Hill Pennsylvania praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing long standing female ailments. The ad asserts the product as a world renowned remedy derived from herbs, with notes from the Pinkham Laboratory citing many letters from women claiming health restoration and avoidance of surgery.

Torre HL Ewnes Lydia Ferale Mmsa Augustus Lyon Torre Hill Troy Lydia B. Finkham Tor Woman Lydia H. Pinkham Pinkham AL Lynn Mast Ham

Golfers Play Seven Matches In Tourney

Seven matches in the first round of the Country Club spring golf tournament were played Sunday across four sites. contestants must finish the round by Tuesday night or default. Results include Frost over Patterson by default and Frost defeating Tarrant 2 and 2 in the Captain's Cup. Maule beat Hoakmeyer 4 and 3, Booth beat Fairchild 4 and 2, Ci beat Carruth 2, and Pancoast defeated Venable 3 and 3. Moedillen beat DePew 3 and 1. Second round starts Wednesday and finals will be held Saturday.

Golf Committee Wreanenday

Free band concerts seek city and business funding

Efforts to persuade city commissioners to support continuing free band concerts proceed. The plan would fund half the cost through public money through September with business men covering the other half. If popularity remains high, additional funding may be sought. Since February, concerts have drawn crowds at downtown plazas and San Pedro Park with two shows weekly. Cost about 3000 dollars with half covered by allies and business pledges.

Indore San Pedro Park Galveston Saint

Fare boxes replace conductors on Collins Gardens line

The Collins Gardens Highland Park street cars will switch Wednesday to one man operation with fare boxes at the front. Conductor staff will be reduced by about sixteen, saving roughly 36 to 40 dollars daily. Passengers insert coins, motorman handles change, and entry is via the front door. The change aims to lower operating costs on this lightest Traction Company trunk line.

Collins Gardens Highland Park Gine Orman Anacedex Hekels le W. B. Tuttle Traction Company Plim Collis Garden Lst Tuttle Teasilon Company

Jitney Convention Delayed One Day In San Antonio

The Auto Service Association in San Antonio postponed its jitney convention by one day. Delegates from other cities arrived late, with the first business session set for Tuesday morning at Woodman Hall. Officials aim to discuss jitney service development, indemnity insurance, favorable municipal legislation, and cost reduction.

San Antonio Auto Service Aenovation of Woodman Hall East Houston United States Tena State Jitney Associaton Texas

Temple Man Named for City Engineer Post

The temple administration announced several city staff changes. Frank Asworth, longtime assistant city engineer, will not be reappointed. E A Kingsley of Bell County was chosen to succeed him and will take charge July 1. Additional appointments for a chief clerk and paymaster were expected to be announced at the city commission meeting.

RA Tg Emeworth

Fire on British steamer Toftwood off Cherbourg

The British steamer Toftwood arrived in Cherbourg roads with fire in her cargo. From Galveston May 15 and Newport News May 24, the ship’s voyage to Havre is disrupted as part of the cargo must be discharged.

Cherbourg France Toftwood Galveston Newport News Havre

Live stock interests oppose higher rates in Texas hearing

Texas stockmen oppose increases in livestock freight rates before the railroad commission. They prefer higher charges on beef cattle only, arguing loading and transit costs differ sharply from stock cattle. Officials cite delay claims and co operation with railroads to cut losses, noting long-standing profit pressures in the cattle industry.

Austin Tex Texas Register Railroad Commission Alka Taxag Cattle Raisers’ Association Ike ‘T. Pryor San Antonio Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association Garnes Sunset-Central Clare Nls Rome

Hottest day. heat lingers with storms eyed

Sunday marked the year’s hottest day with a 92 degree reading at 2 pm as Majer Buell of the weather bureau warned that a thunderstorm could cool conditions. High pressure across the country kept heat in place, while separate notes mention a Texas flood victim and penitentiary activity in Huntsville.

Alien Buell Majer Bueh Atlantic Pacific Eastland Tex

Crickets Swarm Cuero Area Amid Heat Wave

Cuero Texas reports a surge of blacking green crickets and small white and gray crickets. Mosquitoes are scarce. In lamplight the pests gather in crowds, clustering near footprints and exuding a crusted residue. They appear to multiply as fast as they are destroyed, first noted earlier in the week.

Cuero Tex Cuery Lamiplight Byehera

Prison probe expanded by Texas governor officials

Austin June 14 Captain W T Craddock, governor Ferguson's representative, was assigned to investigate the physical condition of the state penitentiary system. The move is independent of the Senate inquiry already under way. A new appointee, Dulaney of Hamson county, who succeeds W O Stamps, met with the governor.

Austin Tex W. T. Craddock Ferguson State Senate Dulaney Hamson County W. O. Stamps

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