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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1915

Page

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Vitalitas touted as health tonic in Woormantia ad

An advertisement features Mr J M Thomas and Mrs Thomas praising Vitalitas a six mile walk and improved health. It promotes Vitalitas as a condensed medicinal water claimed to be nature's greatest medicine and a general tonic for stomach fever kidneys bowels and blood. Wagner's Drug Store sells it and urges purchase by grocers.

J. M. Thomas Woormantia Mies Thomas Puise Vilalias Vitailias Vitelitas Wagner Drugelsts

Texas Pacific case concluded at Dallas hearing

In Dallas on March 10 the Texas Pacific railway case closed at the railroad commission hearing. J E Taussig, general superintendent, argued that state and municipal regulations sharply raise operating costs, while W H Gray for the commission pressed on whether the rules improve service efficiency and safety. Taussig disputed some points and criticized the sanitary cuspidor requirement as unnecessary.

Dallas Tex Texas & Pacific Railway Texas Railroad Commission J. E. Taussig W. H. Gray Taussig Witt Tring Texas Tauasle J. MM. Griffin Texan & Pacific Gulf Board

Western rate increases aim to equalize and boost Western loans

Mr Helm compared Eastern and Western rates and asked if Western roads were showing up favorably. Sr. Bryd defended reversals as fine and produced files supporting the railroads' position. Commissioner W. M. Tanlels stated the evidence likely would not be completed before May 1.

Mr Helm Sr. Bryd W. M. Tanlels

French Admiral Narrowly Escapes Turkish Shell Hit

Paris March 10 A fragment from a Turkish shell fell near Rear Admiral Gsuepratte as he directed operations of the French division with the Allied fleet in the Dardanelles. The battle cruiser Suffren reportedly pierced mine fields with bravery. she and Gaulois faced shellfire but suffered little damage.

Paris Gsuepratte Dardanelles Suffren Petit Parisien Yeater- Bay Tenedos Sevn Carden Daranua

Three British ships sunk by torpedoes

German submarines attacked off England sinking three ships with losses including 37 of 38 crew on the Tangistan Inter. Blackwood and Princess Victoria were also sunk while Clan Maclean was pursued but escaped.

London England North Sea English Channel Irish Sea Scarberaveh Blackwood Engelsk Clan Maclean Mercey Bar Spre Zigeag Atetring

Allies Claim War Favorable as German Advance Falters

London dispatches report Allied gains by land and sea outpacing German moves. British observers see a retreat of von Wingenburg in North Poland and bolster hopes of reaching Constantinople. Reports from Paris confirm bombardment of the Dardanelles as British and Russian actions shape a broader Balkan crisis.

London England Constantinople Berlin Marshall von Wingenburg Poland Hialy Balkans Italy Teland France Russia Greece Houmania Neutrailty Premsier Bulgaria Ferdinand Paris Durabeth Dardanelles Patrograd Ene Paders BR Opsowets Grodno Prvasnysz von Hindenburhs Carpathians Trance Belgi

Allied fleet resumes Dardanelles ops after weather delay

Paris reports the Allied fleet renewed maneuvers in the Dardanelles after a temporary pause caused by unfavorable weather. Athens dispatch says warships pushed into the narrows and silenced Turkish batteries on the heights of Renkai, easing previous trouble in control.

Paris Dardanelles Hong Athens

Russians Drive Turks South From Northwestern Persia

News from Tiflis reports Turkish forces and Kurdish units in Khai in Northwestern Persia are being pushed south by Russian advances. Armenians in Urmia and Tabriz areas faced danger with many seeking protection through American consular officers as conditions worsened.

Tiblis Trans-Caucasie Petrograd London Khai Persia Urwaiah Persian Armenia Tabriz Uramigh

Local People Sing Praises Plant Juice for Health Benefits

A Pittsburgh reader touts Plant Juice as a cure for stomach, head, kidney, and rheumatic troubles. Mrs Jensie Gardner of 403 Alpine Avenue credits the remedy with quick headache relief and better sleep, swearing by its health- improving effects. Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio sells Plant Juice with explanations of its merits.

Herve Jensie Gardner Alpine Avenue Pittsburgh San Antonio Fischer's

William Tenexhilt Nelson’s Condition Improves

Kansas City on March 16 reported continued improvement in the condition of William Tenexhilt Nelson editor of the Kansas City Star. Nelson regained consciousness that night and today spoke with his staff but doctors still classify his condition as serious.

Kansas City Willam Nelson The Kansas City Star Hig

Warmer Thursday Predicted by Weather Officials

Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau says Thursday may be warmer but not necessarily clear with wind and clouds likely. Snow has aided plant growth and may lead to a rapid garden bloom after sunshine returns. Produce markets report spring vegetable fears eased by recent sun and snow, with little fruit damage overall and continued Texas fruit shipments anticipated.

Std Antonio Allen Buell Weather Bureau Huell United States Major Buell San Antonio Texas

Importers Feel Trade War Idle Market Shifts

New York march 10 a meeting of the American Importers Association was called to discuss interference with trade caused by blockade measures by England and France against Germany and Austria. Local importers say the association reached a critical stage after a notification from Oil and American Toll that Rotterdam shipments to New York will no longer accept German or Austrian origin goods. Since the war began a large portion of German imports have come through this line. A new Zeppelin is being tested in Beune with trials over Jake Costar. it will be the ninth to leave Friedelchs uafen since the war began.

New York American Importers’ Association England France Germany Rotterdam Pats Jake Costar

Columbia Dean Refutes Sex War Claim Before Lawyers

New York March 10 George W Kirkehwey dean of the Columbia Law School told the women lawyers association that there is no war between the sexes He argued differences stem from temperament not bias and supported women on juvenile court benches citing child psychology He favored measures short of felony to advance women’s justice while noting pivots in public perception through education and reform

New York George W. Kirehwey Columbia Ew School Women Lawyers Association Hay Mov Percy E'dod Kirchwey

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