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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1915

Page

8

Tenant System Censured by Texas Governor Ferguson

Governor Ferguson criticized the share tenancy credit system in Texas as costly and prone to abuses. He cited high rents, displacing tenants, and push for a new land policy with cooperative marketing to protect farmers on farms. He noted wartime credit relief and warned about land ownership concentration while urging better atHome farming and fair crop prices. The hearing led by Frank J. Wash of Kansas City was announced as the sole public inquiry this week.

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Weather forecast for San Antonio area and vicinity

Unclear OCR notes show unsettled conditions with warmer trend and regional forecast uncertainty. Specifics about dates, winds, or precipitation not readable.

Jamal San Antonio Tarsuey Digit Cale Trust Wesnemtey

Weather fragments forecast and economic debate notes

Fragmented weather notes for many cities show varied temperatures from 7 to 90 degrees with unsettled forecasts and frequent references to cold fronts. A lengthy discussion covers farm economics, tenancy issues, land laws, and proposed farm credit reforms, urging reforms and cooperative banking ideas.

Beachey Funeral to Pause City for Ex Aviator Memorial Plan

San Francisco officials approve a plan to erect a four monument in Golden Gate Park to Lincoln Beachey the aviator killed Sunday His funeral is set for tomorrow at City and Panama-Pacific exposition Officials consider delaying all fair activities and asking downtown businesses to pause for five minutes during ceremonies Beachey reportedly left an estate valued over $100000

San Francisco Cal Board of Golden Gate Park Lincoln Beachey Fair Grounds Beachey

Russians Mobilize Reservists Across Pacific Northwest

Washington and neighboring states were told by Russian consul general Nicholay Begkaviensky to mobilize 25,000 reservists for service in the war. The plan reportedly includes chartering a Russian steamer to carry the troops from the consular district to Vladivostok as the European war begins.

Shatile Washington Oregon Idaho Wyoming Alaska Nicholay Begkaviensky Gereral Vladivostok Rites

German Names Stricken From French Academy Roll

Paris reports no German members remain in the French Academy of Science after four names were ordered struck from the roll at a session last night. A separate dispatch from Athens notes British ships silenced at the entrance in the Dardanelles after bombardment.

Academy of Science Paris French Academy of Science Tatkith Batierirs Glenced Humale Lindas Athens

State of priests and nuns discussed in Washington

Fragmentary report from Washington describes reactions of Catholic clergy to Mexico conditions. Bishop Currier of Matanzas Cuba criticizes policies while Secretary Brian discussed the issue. priests and nuns were reportedly expelled by Obregon, with travel and safety concerns relieving tensions among church figures.

Currier Cuba Mexico Washington, D. C Matanzay Widay Brian Hivaria New York Obregon

Rittman Methods to Be Used in Vigorous Plant Test

The report notes Rittman methods to aid explosive plant testing with patents for velocity and tarafant measures. Protyeti firm plans to protect insider work while Mae Tatler allocates up to 200,000 for resources and apparatus.

Explosive Company Puivsburg Maren Waitne Rittmans BeonsaAry Binoy Bureau Plowive Mae Tatler Fe Vollesk

Rates Disastrous Express Firms Seek Rehearings

Representatives of the Adams Southern and Wells Fargo Express Companies asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant a rehearing of the express rate case in Washington. They declared that the rates in force are disastrous and not in accord with the law prescribed by the commission.

Washington, D. C Mateh American Adams, Southern Wells Ware Express Teava Cmmerce Commiston Tolay Commissioi

Graveyard of 100000 soldiers near Warsaw triangle

A correspondent reports a vast battlefield graveyard of about 100000 soldiers within a compact area between Warsaw and Skierniewice. He notes a bridge near Blone as a German advance marker toward Warsaw and mentions 11000 German remains with additional Russian bones nearby.

London Warsaw Skierniewies Blone Anady

Insurance rates rise for voyages to French and British ports

Marine insurance rates to French and British ports under German submarine operations have advanced to nearly double last week. The increase is traced to the loss of the Indian Prince with cargo of cotton, which disrupted war risk insurance profits and affected ship patents to England and France as the war began.

New York Mareh If England

Money Reported Gone From British Steamer Detention

In New Orleans reports describe the British steamer Visbrookrong Cumyethe detained by Mexicans. Captain Stine Muir says 212,000 in Mexican currency vanished from his ship, with survivors from the Dresden arriving aboard the Uroma. Russian and German fleet actions are noted alongside other pacific naval movements.

NEW_ORLEANS Maren United States Cruimer Des Moines Visbrookrong Cumyethe Progreso Mexico Stine Muir Eee Galle Area Dresden Jeff Juah Iernandes Island Bunday Tifa

Diplomatic push defines new U S Mexico policy

U S officials present a policy to protect foreigners in Mexico and ensure safe passage of goods. President Wilson signals forceful action if foreign lives or property are threatened, with naval measures possible to guard routes to Progreso and other ports. The note to General Carranza stresses restraint but pledges protection and uninterrupted commerce.

Washington United States Wor Dupes Akerman Kecally Werder Comal Billhan Vara Poporgeal Uiul Sarna Progrese Angie the Patel Fas American Panosunta Maxton West Coast Near Coast Park Man Wirshly Manzanillo Wilson Mexico Carranza Mexico City Zaragoza Progreso The United: States Desi Moines Vera Cruz Navy Department Jériis Tatatepe Srerwin Mexeigo Ho Ain Amis Congress Otvicia Sar Antonio Tex Harerias Nave Washligion United Sites Villa-Zapata Myx

Thaw Order Edict Shifts to Matteawan Amid Turmoil

The article recounts a chaotic scene as thaw orders and transfers unfold between New York and Matteawan. Officials debate legal routes, with Justice Bayer and others weighing custody, residence, and possible recapture. Rumors of police actions and protests erupt around the state facility as proceedings progress.

Snipers at Vera Cruz fire on tender Galveston Tex

Snipers aboard a tender at Vera Cruz fired on March 10 as it entered the harbor and again while returning. The City of Kemquay steamer carried passengers. Captain Rogers of the Delaware reported the incident. No injuries.

Vera Cruz Galveston Tes Hatelerhin Fred le Nore Blan Kemquay Rogers Delawarn

Capitol repairs plan set for overhaul cost in Texas

A Texas legislative committee studying capitol renovations heard estimates from architect Charles Beelhawe and engineer George Westerfeld. Reports show about 459,000 needed to carry out rehabilitating the capitol. A conference with the governor is planned for discussing the proposal and related improvements.

Aus Tex Mare doini _legislative Capitol Charles T. Beelhawe George & Westereld

British cruiser attacked in the Dardanelles report at sea

A British cruiser sustained heavy damage during a British action at the Dardanelles inner forts. Reports say several officers and sailors were killed and an equal number wounded as the fleet pressed operations near the fortifications.

Uerlin Mure Wea Bayville Hegart Ahene Abadlavic Dardatolles

Maytorena Front Thogglas Chronicle Absurd Tale

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Abie Myvelh and Wis Freon with garbled phrases. Mentions Maytorena and front position, unclear events, and scattered names. No coherent action or outcome is discernible, leaving an unresolved, mistaken report.

Abie

Turks Declined 10 Surrender Smyrna Conflict

Fragmentary report from Washington describes tense diplomatic and military reflections over Smyrna with Allied declarations and Turkish response. mentions Admiral plans, British forces, and attempted arrangements amid siege and bombardment warnings.

Smyrna

Gold Stolen Aboard Vessel Amid Voyage Dispute

Report from a Norwegian ship that a passenger’s money entrusted to a steward disappeared during the voyage. Investigators from the Special Agency noted three passengers aboard and valuable items missing. The incident occurred while the vessel was en route from an eastern port, with inquiries continuing into losses and responsibility.

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THEY GOT THE FLAG PATS. MARA? REGIMENT WOUNDS?

Fragmentary wartime report from Paris Texas describing a flag capture and a skirmish near German line with soldiers, entanglements, and a high casualty note. The text references the death of Bishop and a long service for a Patuer Edward PF Cant Nall.

Paris Tex Sles Patuer Edward PF

Netherlands Presses U S Views On Order

United States and Netherlands debate the implications of a British order and American law on wartime commerce. Officials weigh enforcement, burden of proof, and potential effects on shipments to belligerents while seeking minimal interference with neutral trade.

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The Month of Housewares Promises Sales Surge

A trade feature outlines expected growth in housewares China and related items as advertising campaigns boost demand. The note emphasizes merchandising impact and retailer optimism for a stronger market, signaling higher volumes and price trends across home goods.

China Eoteal and Censerier Hoeusewlves

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