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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

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Vitalitas claimed to boost life force in medical ad

An advertisement touts Vitalitas as a cure and “nutrient product” boosting vital force, aiding digestion and bodily functions. It claims universal healing by sustaining life and lists widespread benefits, while noting limited medical support and listing sale through druggists.

Dutty Vatalitas Fe & Otter Lady Wael Vilwitas Science Vitalseas Nakay Wignes Drege Albert Free Ligeltier Vitalitas

British check Turk's advance on Gallipoli continues

From Atrena Greek newspapers backing former Premier Venizelos claim the Chamber of Deputies will act on the recent general elections. They say the chamber may appoint a regent due to the illness of King Constantine, affecting the line of succession.

Gallipoli Atrena Venizelos Chamber of Deputien Preet Constantine

German forces widen battle front in Poland and Galicia

Reports from the News Agency say German forces push the offensive along the Rawhe Tiger line in central Russian Poland west of Warsaw, with German and Austrian units attacking in a decisive operation. Russian positions north of Sienawa on the Saa river retreat toward Tacnogrod as the front expands across Galicia and Russian Poland.

Berlin Dy Pirsless Gverween Russian Poland Wares Geneia Bukowina Gente Snd Sleniawa Saa River Galicia Tacnogrod Stati

German gains admitted in shavi district war office release

Petrograd June 17 report from vile Landen says Germany admitted occupying additional villages in the Shavi district and east of Mariampol. The statement claims German losses elsewhere and notes renewed fighting along the San in West Galicia with Austro German forces engaging. Cavalry actions and artillery duels described as ongoing near Shay and Windau with fortunes varying on the western front.

Petrogram Vile Landen Shavi District Mariampoll Ie Dussleix War Office Ti Te Niemen Fas Fox Pruasiese Haseen San West Galictals Litzietf Windau Areope Germany Shay West Front

Italian Alpine success claimed in major mountain action

An official war office statement reports Italian successes in the Alps near the Isonza and Isonzo fronts. Alpine troops crossed into Valle Piccolo and Valle Grande, securing high ground with a night escalade and intense assault. By now 275 captives, including 14 officers, are announced as the first installment of gains.

Rome tyIn Paris War Office Onionsus Isonza Reana Monte Nerd

French claim gains on front near Fecht valley heights

The French war office stated progress on the Vosges front with advances along the line of heights that dominate the Fecht valley north of Steinbrück and Metzeral. It also said southern gains between branches of the Fecht and upper Fecht valley heights, while no further front details were added.

Mportant Heights Vosses Fecht Steinbrick Metterald Feeht Echt Tauch

Artillery Band to Play at Fort Sam Houston Concert

An artillery band from the Third Field Artillery will replace the Third Cavalry band for the Fort Sam Houston concert on Thursday. The program includes Overture The Beautiful Galatou Chin-Chin Galonazina The Fortunate Teller California and You and a noted pianist. The Third Cavalry squadron is currently at Fort Lee Springs for training.

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Germans Praise San Francisco Exhibition Awards

German exhibitors at the Pacific Exposition sent a letter to President Moura praising the fair in San Francisco. They claim the exhibition is neutral and note German entrants won five grand prize awards. They mention higher jury decisions and reports of up to twenty two gold medals.

San Francisco Cal C. Moura Fee Owiteh Wey Huntex

Obituary for Wilson Henmison Wilson in Texas and Mexico

Obituary notes the death of Wilson Henmison Wilson aged sixty years in Mortos Mexico with brief service in San Antonio after a three day stay. Survived by a son and three daughters in Eagle Pass and Laredo, with sisters, nieces, and a brother. Also mentions Ferguson, a former private secretary to William Jennings Bryan, and burial arrangements by local undertakers and services in San Antonio and Eagle Pass.

Wilson Henmison Wilson Mortos Certiuen Sar Antonio Qualiy Eagle Pa Eagle Poxs Sloan & Hagy Matagorda Street Ploveice Wutherne Gertrude Wilson Lagle Pass Frergusons Ahiroath Albuquerque Harvey Ferguson Unl Willan Jennings Arsust San Antonio Thir Te J. W. Taliaferro Weal WHS Tri Bryan

Strathne main torpedoed off Scilly Isles drowning crew

A British steamer Strathnalen was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands, sinking with 22 crew including the captain. Only a portion of the crew survived, rescued at Milford Haven after lifeboats and distress signals. Survivors report sighting a submarine nearby as the sinking occurred. The 4098 ton carrier was en route from Cardiff to Archangel with a cargo of unknown goods.

London Jone Gernan Kuh Ube Wratten Lavernoel Strathnalen Scilly Snelishtan Hese Milford Haven Strathmarin Archangel Russi

Young Wife Shot In East New York Murder Case

In East New York, Tyne 12-Corman precinct reports a well-to-do merchant Cornelius summoned neighbors after his wife Barbary, a 28 year old, was found dead in bed with three bullet holes. A young man slain by a temple shot lay nearby. The intruder remains unidentified as police cannot verify Cornelius’s account of a robbery gone wrong.

New York Tyne 12 Corman Carhetius Cormktius Correius Cnild Cornilius Gorne- Wus Cornelius Wis Cornelius Sdgad

Objection to London on wartime contracts debated

In Parliament Mr London and Mr Morgan & Co faced questions about Canadian firms handling war munition contracts with the imperial government. The inquiry questioned whether Canada firms would engage and whether Mr London intended to adjust the rendition. The remarks reflect tensions over wartime supply and imperial dealings. Also in Galveston Texas the Texts Fire Insurance Association prepared for its annual convention with committee appointments and a keynote address to be delivered tomorrow.

London David Lieyd- George Minitions America House of Commune House of J. B. Morgan & Co Fis Questigner Linyd-Vearge Galveston Tex Mate Sexston Luniite Nga

Brackenridge Park Gates Targeted for New Features

Commissioner Lambert urges opening gates until 9 a m to boost park use and argues for purchasing a long strip of land from the San Antonio Water Works to extend ornamental gateways and driveways. He backs city buyout to prevent future park mutilation and plans for barbed wire removal and concrete posts, with driveway cost estimates to fit the upcoming budget.

EL AU Paris Lambert Kent Plang Boss Preonts Une Park Tecomment Suva

U S Intervention or Carranza Says Lind

United States Marines sail from San Diego aboard the flagship Colorado under Admiral Howard to the Lower California coast. The mission is to protect Americans in the Yaqui Valley as tensions rise with Yaqui independence movements. Four companies, about 360 Marines, embark with four rapid fire guns and automatic weapons to Pan American Exposition grounds area for potential landings.

San Wingo Gat United States Marine Corps Admiral Howard San Diego California Yaqui Esgermez Howard Colorado Marine Panam Pereifie Exposition Delock Golerde

Turbulent Mexico Crisis Discussed at Washington

Reports from Washington on June 17 discuss possible continuation of the Villa Carmien peace talks and the risk of U.S. intervention in Mexico. Carranza seeks control of Mexico City as Villa forces hold the capital, while U.S. stance on recognizing any faction remains unclear amid Mexican diplomatic maneuvers.

Meeting on Monten Relief Aid by International Red Cross Board

The International Relief Board of the American Red Cross will meet next Wednesday in Warhington to consider the whale question of Mextena ve Het wort. Secretary Lansky chairs. other members include Roow velt and Low.

Warhington International Relief Board of the American Red Cros I Lansky

Taft Named As Chairman Of World Peace Conference Panel

The article lists numerous politicians and elites named to the permanent executive committee of the World Peace Conference with Taft as ex officio chairman. Names include Alison B. Tucker New York Jacob H. Seniff Lovisima William Allen White Kansas James L. Slsuflen Texas and others across New York Pennsylvania Maryland Massachusetts and District of Columbia.

Unsettled Weather Forecast For Thursday Night

Unsettled conditions are forecast with a storm area spanning from northern regions to the British Northwest. A trough of low pressure moves east as San Antonio is drawn in. rain or showers are possible Thursday night and into Friday with conjecture about the exact timing.

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Automobile Licenses From New York Sam

Fragmented OCR text lists licenses and street names with unclear spellings and garbled phrases. It mentions New York and various personal or street identifiers, but concrete details are unreadable.

Auto Club Finances To Be Decided At Special Meeting

Members of the San Antonio Auto Club will meet at the Gunter Hotel Thursday evening to decide whether to continue operations through new financing. Secretary William H. Fortong Jr. says the meeting in the Lak room will address the club finances, past improvements, and a push for municipal rehabilitation. A campaign for new members is also being considered.

Gunter Hotel Barbie Willian HL Fortong Jr Automobie Club Medina Tale Newal San Antonia Enterarigés IL Eh Oremalpata

Testimony At Naval Academy Inquiry Sparks Doubts

A court of inquiry at Annapolis reports no conclusive evidence of wrongdoing by midshipmen amid questioning of exam integrity. Cadets testified about suspected favoritism and exam pressure, with several observers suggesting broader misperceptions and potential manipulation in the examination process.

Annapolis Naval Academy Academy AQL Desire Ansiens Candii Keesme H. L. Graskopt

Moving Sign Advertising Debuts at Apex Cafe

The shy Display Advertising Company introduces motion bulletin advertising at 403 Houston Street San Antonio. Similar devices already run in Dallas and Fort Worth, delivering 1400 people per hour with 16 years daily operation. Ads appear every 34 minutes totaling about 250 views daily. Contact Mr. Fred Hammond at the Maverick Hotel for rates and details.

Apex Cafe Houston Street San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Fred Hammond Maverick Hotel All

Train wreck suspects held in Birmingham

Arrests were made today by the chief of police and Seaboard Air Line Railroad investigators in connection with the wreck of a passenger train nine miles from Birmingham that killed three men. The suspects live nearby and were taken into custody as authorities pursue leads.

Birmingham

May Settle Strike of Builders Next May

Chicago June 11 with the strike of Chicago's 14 000 street par den ended by hhe gedaptance of arc hitcation Hasor Taympson aid' pluse for conferences today to settle four inflicting frages strikes which t he forced 159 000 workers into Stenese since April There are 16 000 carpenters 10 000 painters 1200 structural iron workers and 000 lachers om strike.

Chicago Architcation Hasor

Severe hail damage hits Fisher County farms

June 17 reports from Texas fault lines describe heavy rain and hail across most of Fisher County. Some scenes of damage include injuries to livestock and poultry.

Reservists Ready for Return to Italy from Salveston

Italian consul C. Nicvitus reports fifty Salveston reservists have listed their names and are prepared to return to Italy. Gonsal Niculini stated no arrangements have been made yet for the actual departure, as officials reassess logistics and timing amidst ongoing discussions.

Salveston Tex C. Nicvitus Rere Italy Gonsal Niculini

Mr Manufacturer and the Press Talk up Advertising

A fragment shows a call to use newspapers to reach readers and boost sales. It mentions the Newsragntr and the Bureau of Advertising, urging cooperation with dealers and readers. The tone reflects early 20th century advertising rhetoric. The piece cites American Newspaper Publishers Association and World Building in New York.

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