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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
9
Max Burgamanter of Brussels, jailed in Glace Fortress, writes to Havre from the Matin correspondent stating he bears captivity stoically and has adapted to his 240 days of confinement. He notes initial sufferings lessen with time and views patience as a physical law of adaptation.
The city council awarded the pavement project for North Hawdburry Street and nearby avenues to Roweh Manigan Company, the lowest bidder, at a regular session. The expenditure is estimated at $50,008, with bids tied to asphaltic concrete and concerns over prior contracts and property owner shares.
An old fashioned ad claims kidney pills can restore healthy kidney activity, relieve pains in joints and swelling, and restore vigor. The copy targets readers with persistent misery and promotes purchasing from A. M. Fischer.
A committee led by W. L. Miller and others postponed final action on widening the parish sewer line after property owners demanded higher land prices for the right of way. Commissioner Steves announced further talks to secure fair appraisals as a new survey by Commissioner Kearnes supported delaying decisions.
Archbishop John Ireland welcomed delegates at the Catholic Education Association convention noting about one and a half million Catholic students receive instruction in U S parochial schools. He cited 489 parish schools and 90 percent academics and colleges plus the Catholic University in Washington as proof of strong religious education. The archbishop argued Catholic schools offer superior secular knowledge within a faith infused system.
Detroit June 29 The convention of the association of governmental labor officials of the United States and Canada discussed labor conditions in the South. M T Shipman labor commissioner of North Carolina spoke noting tenant farming in the South is not satisfactory. He attributed it to abundant fresh land that makes tenants careless about cultivation and general improvement.
Austin June 3 hearing before the Railroad Commission on proposed tariff raises for cotton shipments between Houston and Galveston. Witnesses oppose a 3 to 6 cent rise per 100 pounds, arguing it would boost freight costs for Texas shippers. Debates focus on general rates, port charges, and the impact on cotton from the Texas Gulf region.
The report traces actions by food authorities in Houston and nearby cities examining butterfat content and compliance with state and federal standards. It notes complaints against two local meat sellers and outlines ongoing investigations and potential future actions. The piece also references a June convention session discussing propaganda education themes in Boston.
The article notes Mery dune 2 An Wounerment and KehooT superintendent leaders urging support for the rural school fund. It mentions oversight by county superintendents and state officials praising the program, with long service records cited for Pugh and other administrators.
The Vatican press office in Rome issues a statement from the papal secretary clarifying that the pope’s ideas must be sought in pontifical documents, not in private interviews. A private letter to Prince von Buelow is cited, noting its political tone was unintended.
In a verbal note to the State Department on June 24, the Talat embassy accused Austro-Hungarian postal authorities of refusing to receive and forward mails from the Holy See even when bearing the official seal of the cardinal secretary of state.
A fragmented real estate transfers notice lists numerous individuals, parcels, and financial terms. Names include Parker Joly, Deavick, Margen Sto Amton, and Dave Tatims, among others, with mentions of deeds, trusts, and property descriptions. The text also references court dates and survey details, though much of the material is garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention officials cautioning against correspondence with prisoners of war. The text references ships, guards, and a plan to expand prisoner contact restrictions, with scattered names and locations unclear.
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