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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
1
President opens temporary capital in Albany area with plans for a summer White House stay. Telegraphic comminment confirms travel to Carnell and arrangements with Lansing and Cabinet members. President to be accompanied by Timilty, stenographers, and staff, with a Monday afternoon arrival.
Former Texas senator Joseph Weltonley spoke to more than 160 friends praising Jeffersonian Democracy and urging a return to party purity. He vowed to serve as a private citizen in the fight for democracy, not as an office seeker, and expressed intent to reclaim Texas for the cause. The audience, including longtime allies, gave an ovation as Weltonley outlined his plans and commitment to the party.
An advertisement claims Plant Juice eases stomach distress and indigestion, noting symptoms such as poor appetite, gas, and constipation. It cites Mr Charles Buzzard of 53 Sylvania Street Pittsburgh as a testimonial, asserting the tonic cured his chronic stomach pain after several weeks of use. The product is sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.
The speaker, a veteran Texan politician, defends a lifetime of service, argues majorities are not always right, and recounts voting straight Democratic tickets. He recalls past battles with party factions, a controversial 1888 convention resolution, and his insistence on active public service despite setbacks.
Lingering colds and bronchial coughs may last through summer if not cured. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promises to soothe inflammation clear passages relieve discharges ease breathing and is said to be prompt safe and effective containing no opiates.
The speaker criticizes public servants as cowards and demagogues, urges voters to back the candidate with high character and intellect, and rails against party factions within the Democratic and Populist lines. He vows to revive and protect democratic ideals, denounces socialism, and calls for peace in Mexico without U.S. intervention. He predicts political trouble as long as rival factions remain in the party.
Dispatches from Basel report a Friedrichshafen meeting of aerial experts on arming Zeppelins with gun platforms to defend against aircraft. They cited Warneford’s attack as proof warships cannot be safely approached, and Emperor William mourned the aviator as a grave enemy.
An article describes a Paris Academy of Medicine serum believed to confer immunity to many contagious diseases including diphtheria and tetanus. It notes American interest in Vitalitas, a natural extract tested across seven southern states for chronic disorders, claiming broad health benefits and urging purchase through Woener's drug store.
Governor Ferguson did not return from North Texas and wired he would not reach Austin by Thursday morning. He is slated to address the Retail Merchants' Association upon his return, after attending the Bus-in-Texas convention in Fort Worth.
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