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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
6
A Sunday morning incident at a police station ends with a man alarming officers by brewing coffee and igniting a small fire in the ante-room. Smoke filled the area as officers rushed to evacuate adjoining rooms while one man argued with staff over his beverage. Fire was extinguished with a bucket of water.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Albert Sidney Johnston Vamp No. 1st United Confederate Veterans held Sunday at the Woman's Club, officers were re-elected. Names include Captain Denny, First Lieutenant Callins, Second Lieutenant Teg wards, Adjutant Peterson, Treasurer Sloan, Chaplain Clinkecales, Color Bearer Harris, and others. One new member, T. A. Edwards, was inducted. The sick committee reported one member.
A chaotic report details a 21st street clash involving a Black man arrested after a street paving block attack at 2 30 am Monday. Patrolman Helitetter detained him, then a Live police station log notes a waternes charge and a subsequent jail send.
Gramig Asean stern Muth issues notices to 10 auto owners and renters to render their machines within ten days or face corrections after appraisal. The county clerk records aided by Frank R. Newton post cards request calls to render the machine for taxation.
A reception honoring Rev. Artius G. Jones will be held Wednesday evening March 1 in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church. Jones became pastor twenty years ago last Sunday and has served uninterrupted. The event features a musical program and talks by prominent San Antonians as one of the largest church affairs in the church’s history.
In Austin a major education bill faced renewed scrutiny as senators debated extending the state inspector duties and a related measure. Dallas legislators prepare to travel for a cornerstone event, while House members leave for the city with tickets in hand. The session also considers county superintendent elections and hunting provisions for out of state guests. Benign amendments and opposition clashes marked the day as lawmakers push budgeting and reform.
Harry Kendall Thaw faces a conspiracy trial in Manhattan's criminal branch as jurors are chosen. Co-defendants include Demity sheriffa, Hughene Due, and Thomas Flood. The defense argues Thaw's sanity at the time of the escape, while the state seeks conviction on conspiracy grounds despite insanity claims.
A Russian officer stationed in this city acted as a supply agent for war materials to Russia. He previously traveled with the embassy staff, and during a prior illness he managed funds around 100 million in American currency. A confidant of Emperor Nicholas of Teas Shi, Wiesert is linked to the affair over several years.
Fragmentary ad references Mane clothes and a single constant price for tailoring. Mentions Lente Pallor Com BE and a claim of no fluctuating prices, contrasting with FD priced items. Contains stray initials and unclear context but implies a consistent price offer instead of changing weekly rates.
Rudohh Biediger died early Sunday at his parents home in Mimendorte Texas. He had lived in Bexar county most of his life. Survived by his parents a brother Emil and a sister Elise. Funeral 8:30 from Riche chapel and 1 o'clock at St Joseph's Church. Burial at St Joseph's Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Fragmented OCR lines mention shelter trading undertakings and automobile equipment. The garbled text includes dialog about persuasion and eating in fruit or vegetable products. References to Philadelphia Star appear. The piece reads as disjointed notes with unclear narrative.
A San Antonio police blotter itemized reports of disturbances and incidents: Chiney Firs caused a false alarm at 520 West Macon Street. a false alarm at Box 29 NE Marshall Streets. a pistol theft report at 50 West Myrtle Street. two garden hose thefts. a dentist advert. a grave consecration service at Temple Hett cemetery. a minor automobile collision at East Commerce and Monumental streets with slight damage. Mrs. Dolores Duke hospitalized after injuries. a police sergeant injured stepping on a nail. a lone pedestrian found armed with a pistol and arrested. a mounted officer stopped a lone pedestrian. a professor commissioned as special policeman. court hearings including Dalkowicz land dispute. a large fire at Sulphur Springs destroying five business buildings.
In Indianapolis, a three day Mississippi valley suffrage conference opened with an address by European suffragette Mrs Rowsika Schwimmer. A resolutions committee was appointed as the group planned reports on woman suffrage in the South and how to publish material under sub titles What to Print Colored or White Paper What Form and blow to Gircolee. Twenty one states are represented at the meeting.
A brief note about affordable spring salts offered to order for $25. Mentions a tailor at 112 W. Cum. St and a shop named Lents. Uses informal, fragmentary OCR language with unclear dates or wider context.
Judge Nelson Lytle presided for the first time Monday morning as county court judge for criminal cases. The court will meet at 9 30 after this week. No trials in the morning. several cases continued. One defendant ordered to show cause why he should not be fined for contempt. The man agreed to pay four dollars weekly for wife and child support but allegedly failed to comply. He will appear Wednesday to show cause why he should not be adjourned for contempt. Smoking was prohibited in the courtroom by Judge Lytle. Deputy stewards were instructed to enforce the ban. A. I. Doonies was elected clerk of the new court and will serve the county judge’s office.
An authority warns that meat can form uric acid that harms kidneys by slowing function and causing dull pains in the kidney region. It advises taking Jad Salts, a grape acid and lemon juice preparation, to cleanse sluggish kidneys and reduce bladder irritation with a daily tablespoon in water before breakfast for several days.
An article cites Dr James Bell of New York City claiming overmedication harms influenza care. He prescribes gentle bowel cleansing with magnesia salts and regular anti fever tablets every six hours, noting fever headache and bodily pains diminish with this approach.
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