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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
3
The readable text fragments reference a historical conflict described as the Freed-Pressing War and the Crimran war. Mentions of travelers, motels, prices, and a humorous or satirical tone appear amid garbled phrases and likely misplaced foreign terms. No clear individuals or events are fully identifiable.
Suffragists organize downtown quarters on Alamo Street to raise funds for the cause. Members of the local Equal Franchise Society plan events from June 2 to July 4 including a melting pot fundraiser and a history talk by Miss Maury Birynan.
Fragmentary notes describe Palm Beach exclusive tuxedo suits at £10 10s from Lentz Tailor with opening quarters details not yet settled. Headquarters and distribution setup mentioned with plans for a store in New York and staff to manage suffrage society liaison. additional timing to be announced.
HR Terrell defended lobbyists during a Texas Tax Collectors Association convention at the Gunter hotel. He noted decades of legislative service and argued lobbyists provide informed input, while he criticized crude paid lobbying but supported legitimate influence to convey expertise before policy decisions. He highlighted a new delinquent tax law and discussed license issues and Sunday law reforms.
The article describes Fort Worth civic leaders arranging a reception and Dutch supper for visitors from Moston and Terrell Holt Wells. Officials including warrant county judge Prevett and district clerk Collins prepare a special trolley departure from the Gunter hotel to conclude the convention with a vote on future meeting sites and branch officers.
London society notes a surge in rapid marriages despite a weak season. Many engagements arise from short leave in Flanders and nursing service shifts, with war influencing choices. War brides receive fewer wedding presents as couples wed for the real bond amid grim realities.
Delegates from across Texas met at the Travelers hotel roof garden to perfect the Texas State Jitney Operators' Association. Houghton Brownley of Austin was elected state president, with FR. M. Hmilat of San Antonio as vice president and another San Antonio officer named Vit.
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