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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1915
Page
1
An ad style item touts Vitalitas a natural tonic claimed to strengthen and heal. It lists ingredients such as selpar iron sodlunt magnusium and alentinum while promising benefits for stomach liver bowels and blood. Sold at Wagner's Brug Store and by various straggies in Tex area.
In Sew York on March 1 a plan to form a national reserve of former army navy and militia members was announced. Led by Captain Gordon Johnston and endorsed by Major General Leonard Wood and ex president Roosevelt, the movement aims to create a reserve of 230000 to 800000 volunteers for national defense. In Austin Texas on March 1 the state superintendent announced the March school fund apportionment totaling four million dollars to date for the current scholastic year.
The New York to Liverpool liner Amerkan liner carried 221 passengers including 13 women buyers from Paris. Passengers reported mines nearby and tension as the ship straddled the war zone until waters cleared. Guards patrolled to the zone limit but no enemy craft were sighted.
Dr Walk er Rittman, a 32 year old Columbia PhD, announced a new process for deriving gasoline benzyl and solavl from petroleum in Washington. He says the method reduces costs and can make gasoline from California oils. He has worked on petroleum products since last summer. San Anghul area reports weather changes damage to vegetables and livestock losses.
Reports filed with the county clerks show a large drop in earnings for the San Antonio True- Gen Compas and the Ben Antonio Gag & Electric Company. The two firms report deficits and reduced gross income between 1913 and 1914, with detailed figures on operating losses, assets, liabilities, and the balance between gross earnings and expenses.
A San Francisco report says Chinese and Japanese residents discuss a boycott of Japanese goods amid tensions over China, with meetings planned to expand it across the West. Officials note mixed reactions. high officials fear potential clashes while some Chinese groups resist cooperation with sanctions. The boycott targets Japanese goods and fishing shipments, with leaders in Vancouver and Oakland signaling efforts to widen the campaign.
A cold snap sent temperatures down to 34 degrees at San Angelo with light frost reported. Forecasters expect cloudy conditions and possible rain as high pressure moves east, followed by a warm front and unsettled weather. No major damage anticipated from the frost.
Max Mabia Biggart editor of Sew-Tropical Magazine addressed a large congregation at Trinity Methodist Church on the topic Skmon the Cross Rosarer. Her dramatic delivery drew on travels from Warsaw to London describing cross-beating and urging all to seek uplift beneath the cross while recounting an appearance at a deathbed and noting her title as the machine Evangel.
A Villista staffer in El Paso reports Villa is dead, naming General Urbina as present at the funeral. He claims Villa died in San Juan Durango and notes political reasons affect recognition. The source suggests internal divisions among Villistas and uncertainties about leadership.
Personal representative of President Went conferred with General Angotpe and Lt General Ville about Bledeo conditions and troop movements. The talks, held near Monterey, discussed 8 000 to 12 000 troops in the area and anticipated arrivals and mobilizations affecting the front lines.
A telegraphic message received by the Associated Press says in yesterday’s battle near San Mateo General Urbinw’s column defeated Carranza troops, with 8 to 0 killed, seven prisoners, about 200 captives, and captured rifles and a rapid fire weapon. In Guanajuato General Issac Arrays’ northern division took Arambaro, seizing locals and a large stock of war supplies.
Mexican gunboat Progresso in Alveston harbor suffered a blast that killed 26, including women, according to an early consular report. First accounts claim a barrel contained a bomb hidden as Web Sent on Hoayd. the consul seeks fuller details to verify the incident.
A Mexican woman, described as gray haired and neat, sought charity at the Associated Charities office. She spoke little English and referenced a child, with volunteers noting no clear identification or concrete details about her status or origin.
Allied forces report flags flying on Turkish forts as front lines shift in the Grodno and East Prussia theaters. Russian commanders claim German troops retreating across the Niemen and Austrians making limited headway, while German counterattacks press toward Prussia and Prashvez. Prisoners and artillery captured north of Lrodno indicate West Corps activity in the Gaston sector.
Fragmentary report from March 1 mentions Hasag forces and Czech regiments near Prague, with casualties among high officers after clashes. It references responses by Navis and a possible retribution against leading officials, amid broader wartime activity and dispatches to Vienna.
The War Office released a brief statement stating no new details beyond yesterday. It notes continuous trench lines now stretch about 1,000 meters west of Perthes and describes slight advances near Chapaelotte three kilometers north of Velle Sa Tri Pointe of Cons lands showing increased enemy activity and gains in certain sectors.
The Arvus Christi Commercial Club filed a protest against a rival venture labeled The Sausage and authorized the name The Link Ravironal as more fitting for their group.
A committee representing the Cattlemen's Association plans a visit to Saport, with figures like Frederick Pena and George W. House shaping the review of arrangements for a Tuesday afternoon reception to honor the visiting Paul Winston War nut. Lt. Col. I. We Heard and others met to finalize details while entertainment includes rifle drills by Miss Katherine Wilson for the opening day of the convention.
San Antonio county officials approved a bond arrangement with seventeen prominent citizens and wealthy men as securities. The Central Trust Company is named as the depository for the county's funds with bonds totaling 800000 for custodial duties and 400000 for school funds. The securities were signed by the same group representing several million dollars in total.
A fragmentary list shows Central Trust Company with its officers and private citizens named, including John J. Stevens Fred W Coal Sera Bell Jonny W. Warren B T Russell Adolph Wagner I Wil Bevel John Fest Pan Alioe B Ayres M W Terrel Albert Stoves Alfred Duerler TJ Rand Olle Wahrmund and W Niste ner, hinting at a financial record of daily balances and interest.
Dr. Dewance reports Mme Bernhardt’s condition remains excellent after amputation complications. Attendance shows many in the United States sending sympathy as the papal daily bulletin will be omitted. The article references phrases about the state of Matouquer and Arkansas in a surgeon’s note.
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