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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1915

Page

4

Approve plan to hold cotton for better market

San Antonio bankers and business leaders backed a warehouse plan to hold cotton in thirty nine counties. A meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed forming a thirty member committee to push warehouse operations with state law guidance and federal Reserve support. The goal is to reduce fraud, stabilize prices, and provide receipts usable as collateral for farmers to obtain credit.

San Antonio Texas Bankere Iakk Vallewy Oftvenouy Chamber of Commerse Auditoriver T. C Frost Wee Wid J. O. Beretto Eboney G. M. Bytelhagen Orpantzer Orbor Mir. Berwitu Warebourg Beretta Stata Tex Organicer Spielhsgen Floresville Lacoste

Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Aches and Rheums

The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for those unable to travel to health resorts to ease rheumatic joint pain backache and muscle soreness. It claims to restore kidney health and provide relief, urging readers to buy through A.M. Fischer with a limited stock notice.

A.M. Fischer

North Carolina Returns From Voyage With War Reports

Boston June 1 The North Carolina returned after ten months of varied foreign service carrying reports from the Dar danelles front. British and French losses were heavy and wounded crowded Alexandria. Australians described Turkish batteries and trenches inflicting casualties as they pressed advances against Turkish defenses. The ship carried gold for Americans abroad and will proceed to Portsmouth Navy Yard to join the aviation service.

Boston North Carolina Hors Walters Dardanelles Alexandria Cawn Ta My Tn Europe Beirut Xad Havre Navy Gerd Portsmouth Nile

Mountaineers Arrested Over Seaboard Air Line Wreck

Three mountaineers were arrested in Birmingham on murder charges after an alleged confession by Antos Smith and Archie Lee. The men claim the Seaboard Air Line New York express wreck near Weems, Alabama, on June 10 was deliberate to loot the baggage car and rob passengers. Ten passengers and three employees died in the crash. Henry and others are reportedly charged as ringleaders.

Birmingham Ala Antos Smith Archie Lee Seaboard Air Line Weems Als

Submarine Attack Sparks Neutral Flag Controversy

June 18 dispatch reports German newspapers confirming a long standing policy that the military submarine U-28 was destroyed by a German tank steamer while flying the Swedish flag after being ordered to halt. The incident leads to calls by German authorities to consider safety concerns and potential sinkings without warning.

Benlin le Hays Ine Ovnhead Agenex Garman Fay Minas

Arkansas Veto and Tax Stamp Battle in Pulaski Chancery

In Little Rock on June 19 The case pits Yoln H Page Commissioner at Agricultural Bureau against the state auditor to compel payment of 2 000 for stamps vetoed by the governor from the general appropriation The suit hinges on the governor withholding funds after adjournment arguing the vetoes blocked appropriations but Page argues each veto is improper and subject to regalization by the court The issue centers on executive vetoes and legislative funding during the late session and whether the governor overstepped his authority in delaying payments

Tattle Rock Ark Lune 19 Chancery H. Page Agcloutbune Govinor

Santa Fe Files Suit Against A B Walker in Cedar City

In a federal suit filed in Austin Texas the Santa Fe System seeks a refund of income taxes claimed under the 1 percent levy on net incomes over 1000. The Gulf Beaumont & Great Northern and other railways argue preexisting exemptions shield them from the tax as per 1905 legislation and prior conveyances. Attorney A F Gilbert of Glyman represents Santa Fe in the action.

Austin Tex Walker Internal Revenue Gulf, Beaumont & Great Northern Gulf Beaumont & Kamen City Cane Hell Basteco Prinnm Faria Pe Anitta Gylveman

Bryan visits New York and Washington with peace overture

Former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan travels to New York for a possible peace appeal at Carnegie Hall and will return briefly to North Carolina with Mrs Bryan. President Wilson spends a short time at the Bryan home, denying any policy rifts over the submarine issue.

Washington, D. C Widlan J. Bryan Tett New York Carnegis Hall Arcrelory Bryan Asherville N.C Wilson Eni Bryen Himeek Bia

Advertising Men Gather for World Club Convention

Advertising men from all sections converge on Chicago for the annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clube of the World. The event runs for a week starting tomorrow with an expected 10 000 delegates. The slogan Made in the U S A will be promoted to manufacturers and consumers nationwide. President William Woolheld of San Francisco commented on language usage shifting in industry.

Chicago Associated Advertising Clube of the World

Delayed Opening For Solidad Roof Garden Theater

Shadow screen issue forces one week postponement of the Solidad roof garden theater opening. Manager W. J. Lytle postpones formal unveiling until readiness. new opening set for Saturday June 26 with equipment and garden ready.

Solidad W. J. Lytle Root Garten Gereen Wii Arive Jehry Opel Aystle Maura Wweek Tims Ren Bopslue

German Answer to U S Further Delayed

Berlin reports delays in German decision on a reply to the United States note on submarine warfare. Dr. Meyer-Gerhard offers a preliminary report to officials before German policy is finalized. Conferences among Foreign Office, Navy, and Marine leaders are to unify views for a formal response. The date for a definitive reply remains uncertain, with possible interim communication. Professor W F Doughty to speak at Cleburne summer normal. plans to visit other normals across the state. 35.45 Galveston return Saturday June 19th Sunset Route.

Berlin Lansen Anton Meyer-Gerhard von Tagow Alfred Zimmerman Wader Saint Montgelag United Rates Aliniar von Rothmann Holweg United States Meyer Gerhard Germany Vox ‘Hernatayrt Ambasegdar Williver Fap Department Foreign Office Stainteley Merina Gerhard Ubon Agatnet Doughty Seamer Normal Austin Tar WF. Doughty Punlle Tastriecian Bessone Cleburne Naughty

Kaiser Talks of Peace in Early German Letter

Extract from a purported letter attributed to the German emperor and published in Madrid and cited by Matin quotes the emperor on peace aims. He says the empire is “susceptible of growth” and that what cannot be achieved today may be achieved tomorrow, noting a peace could be concluded sooner than expected if it yields only an incomplete result.

Paris Basle

Swiss frontier policy defends export role in war

In a Swiss speech far from neutrality debate, M Hoffman, head of the gold department, says Switzerland must keep its borders open to export industries even if at war. He rejects complete frontier closure and notes imports rely on private neutral firms.

Derna Switserland Pors M_ Hoffman Switzerland E Ote Switzerland Stelizerland Br. Hoffman Trust For Importa M. Wolfman

Rate on oo gin machinery next taken up by commission

Texas, June 18. The railroad commission resumes discussion on freight rates, taking up requests for increases on gin machinery, lumber, and related products. Testimony shows mixed views on revenue changes, with railroads seeking modest gains while manufacturers push for limited boosts amid industrial needs.

Austin Tex Avies Railroad Commission Ehls Tor Commission

Rail tariff debate questions impact on Texas lumber trades

Texas railroad commission heard testimony on proposed rate increases affecting lumber shipments. Stakeholders from Sabine to Dallas warned higher charges would shutter mills and raise costs for hardwood manufacturing while some argued modest adjustments could support rail revenue. Data showed 1313 figures, with drivers noting potential shifts in profit and regional industry infancy.

Usssess Mylar Plonigan Te Sabine Chamber & Logsing Company Charles Bullock Dallas Aum D. I. Martin Houston Uhaee Texas Jtavy

Father Kills Family in Upper Sandusky

A Richland County farmer fatally wounded his wife and one daughter and wounded another son and the husband shot himself, leaving the youngest child Kenneth, 11, as the sole survivor. No motive is given. the family’s other members were injured in the incident.

Upper Sandusky Ohly Harvey Dyginger Hardin County Aly Hie Fon Herbert Keneth

Store Window Sign Promotes Advertised Ponds

A store window advertises ponds for sale or display with the phrase We feature advertised ponds. The sign emphasizes pond offerings and implies highlighted or featured stock.

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