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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1915

Page

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Gibson bill endorsed by San Antonio business men

A San Antonio gathering urged early passage of the Gibson bill to allow eastern fire insurance companies to resume Texas operations. The meeting, led by Col. Ike T. Pryor, heard that returning insurers would invest tens of millions in Texas to aid development, with Governor Ferguson’s support and plans to ease current insurance restrictions.

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Warshaw Object of Desperate Eastern Moves

London dispatch describes two major German offensives aimed at Warsaw and the surrounding rail network. It details attempts from north and east to cut Polish lines, isolate the capital from East Prussia, and divert Russian forces guarding the Niemen to the Vistula corridor.

Warsaw Tmtate Bellon London Germany East Privsia Waresow Cktren Carpathis Toumanian Ani Takowina Cael Warsi Gorthat Pollan Watson Kuvslan Arltory East Prussia Tilest Trentieth Mostern Europe Kovno Grado Narew Vistula Bobr Bug Kovne Novo Georgievsk Ossovico Niemen Gravno Hery Ges France Ossowlec Akes Tprissian Frontier Nelgabor

Weathered fragment hints at failed German river offensive

Fragmentary text describes a failed German wind offensive toward the Narew river center near Prenyeng. It notes Russian resistance, capture of prisoners, and continued stalemate along the northern line, with uncertainty over exact dates and outcomes.

Hood Mluwa Narew Prenyeng Germran

Saengerfest Plans Formed for Texas Festival in San Antonio

Arthur Glassen leads preparations for a grand Saengerfest set for April in San Antonio. A state organizing body will coordinate fifty to two thousand singers from German singing societies across the region, with Professor Arthur Clavaven named conductor. An interim secretary and festival officers were appointed, and a second meeting of local and statewide groups is planned in two weeks.

Treitecho “Texanlecher Sangersand San Antonio Texan Voethyvan Maeunercher Lietar- Kranz Mroheim Tha Hernia Sons Maennercher Geran Singing Societies Beethoven Bull John Dielwaun State Society G. Delph Arthur Clavaven Herst Beethoven Muennerchor W. Mayer Idedérkrans Tureater Frohvnn Noltx Wermann Masa- Jneecker Heta Panta

Proposed law would crowd the schools in San Antonio

A draft education bill may force a split school day into 16 periods to seat rising enrollments. Dr. Frederick Terrell, president of the arhoga basid, questions enforceability and potential impact on black and light labor, noting the plan might curb study time if enforced.

San Antonio Frederick Terrell Arhoga Basid Terrell Texas Mentbetn

Pay Playgrand Debt From Tag Day Efforts

More than two hundred twenty seven dollars was collected Saturday by tag day workers led by Mrs. Benne Kayton to pay the outstanding debt on the San Antonio Playground Association property. Funds will be used to clear the debt and deed the playground to San Antonio for a municipal facility. Several volunteers aided in the drive, including Mrs. E. Wilson and Miss Mary Williams, among others. A board meeting of the Southwestern Inane Asylum is set to settle the superintendency, with Dr. B. S. White and Gov. Ferguson’s appointee Dr. Beverley T. Young as candidates.

Benne Kayton San Antonio Sirs. Hayton E. Wilson Mies Mary Mise Marquetlis Wilean Glyde Cartigan James Vanlandingham van Teele Kate Wilson Helen Amelonneil Elfrieda Dorothy Aifield Alice Rothman Glen Frass Lille Southwestern Inane Asylum Ean B.S. White Beverley T. Young Ferguson Chalec Joan Lsue Thurmdas Chatrpun Co Wigaby

Vice President Invited to San Antonio for Exposition Visit

President Wilson plans to attend the California Exposition on March 20 and has delegated Vice President Marshall to represent him. San Antonio chamber aims to invite Mr Marshall to visit, attend a tre planting along the San Antonio Austin route, and join a barbecue at Lanva Park in April. Invitations were sent to Senator Morris Sheppard and Henry Graven with expected guests including Governor Petatison and university and A and M College presidents.

Wilson Marshall Chamber of Commerce San Antonio San Francisco San Antoile Austin Flana Lanva Park Morris Sheppard Henry Graven United States Petatison University Bureau of of

Kellogg’s Sanitone Waters Promises New Vitality

An old advertising snippet touts Kellogg’s Sanitone Waters as a cure for fatigue and vitality, claiming benefits for both men and women. It mentions a free trial offer and lists multiple selling locations, urging readers to try the product for renewed vigor.

Ana Ann Wamietti Kallogg Kellogg’s A.M. Flecher Katteyer Adolph Yrelsa Alamo W. Taliaferro Houston St Summerone Alamo Plaza Houston St. Ail Solidad Street

Foreign Nations Seek Intervention Reported In Disarray

Fragmentary wartime note describes foreign nations allegedly considering intervention. The account mentions General Mier and former Huertista officers leaving for Bi Vinge to join armed forces, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Mier Hueriista Army Bi Vinge

Villa Hpo ps All Trains In Mexico City Region

Chaos disrupted rail service as General Villa ordered train stoppages from Juarez to Guadalajara and south, signaling a possible large troop movement. Officials in Juarez offered no clear explanation while a notice was sent to General Oropeza in Durango reporting the action.

Juwrex Frapeloch Ville Lael Villa Guadalajara Oroelay Duater Nee Tuarez Mmnessake Juares

Prominent Mexican Figures Detained After Crossing Texas Border

A group including Gutibaristas Crugs River Samar Fordych and uncle of Francisco Madero along with Colonels Gomes Ort and Aruten diaz and ex-secretary Vasconcelos crossed into Texas near Grulls Murr county with hundreds of thousands in currency and Mexican gold. They were arrested by immigration authorities and to be taken to Rio Grande City for examination next Monday. Reports say some participants are top figures in the Gu fierristy government and Lucia Blanco may have been in the party but escaped.

Sam Fordych Marah G Catarino Benavides Francisco J. Madero Gomes Ort Arutendiaz Jose Vasconcelos Gulaila Gutierrez Samuel Vascanselas Mexico Car Grulls Murr County Texas Rio Granda Alty Lucia Blanco

Fortified Wasomoo Fights Near Tampico and Las Palmas

Washington March 6 The forces of General Curcanga were defeated Wednesday at Alles and retreated to Las Palmas where fighting continued Thursday. Reports from Tampico say a large Carranatatian force is moving toward Tampico from the Tysem district as Tampico fortifications are strengthened for advancing Villistas. General Gonnales reportedly commands 72,000 troops in Tampico district. Mobile March 8 The U S gunboatPetral left for Tampico to guard American interests and another gunboat, Saarqunito, is ordered to remain at the Mexican port for the indefinite period.

Washington D. C Curcanga Las Palmas Tampico Tysnem Gonnales Monterey Mobile United States Petral Tempico Mexico Moexlcan

Seven Men Overcome By Gas At City Trench Incident

At the intersection of South Wackberry and Dakota streets seven workers in a trench were overcome by gas shortly after 3 pm Saturday. Medical aid was given to all affected and they were expected to recover. Names in the trench and surrounding area were listed, with several treated at home for fumes.

South Wackberry Dakota Streets Homer Pedra Valdes Perunade Arate Bimon Resentex Daarede Paulie Timen Mores Raman Dyana San Lly Street Trancscn Boigues RF Nordh Ban Suh Street Jd Panating Maurteli el Paso Stront

September Morn at Grand Opera San Antonio

A damaged theater review notes the frolicsome comedy September Morn opening at the Grand Opera in San Antonio. It praises performances including Leo Greenswood and Greenwood in Littrele, highlights songs by Jun Putian, and comments on the painting-inspired title and its misapplication to the plot. The piece references audience applause and the Sunday encore, with musings on licensing and artistic interpretation.

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Suffrage Plan Faces New Vote In Texas Legislature

In Texas, a suffrage plan seen as pivotal faces further action as lawmakers prepare to vote again on the measure. Representative Buceno, sponsor and chair, pushed the plan amid opposition, while supporters seek to rally votes and press for passage despite defections. The outcome remains uncertain as discussions resume.

Port Lavaca Rail Service Sought for Better Schedule

Chamber of Commerce asks the railroad to restore the former schedule for Port Lavaca to San Antonio service. The Commercial Club notes the March 1 timetable makes Port Lavaca passengers wait longer, with travel times exceeding six hours and delays in fish and oyster shipments by 12 to 24 hours.

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