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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1915

Page

2

Measures And Failures In Time Halls Of Texas Politics

Texans discuss proposed constitutional amendments and state official terms. A House joint resolution seeks a four year term for officials and salary fixed by the Legislature. Delegations urge support as Senate debates procedures and election impacts while local testimony highlights reform and governance.

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Senate reels as filibuster threats stall crucial measure

Senator Bailey of Murti says a Senate majority exists for the measure but House opposition and a planned filibuster could derail it this session. He notes no rush to call a special session. success may come next year with passage affecting the Vicentine Haye and Waters-Pierce issues.

Austin Maren Synator Bailey Murti Senate

Senate Passes Bills Austing Tax Measure and Court Changes

The Senate approved a joint resolution to amend the constitution abolishing the few system for joffmale in Texas and authorizing salaries for officials. A separate measure imposes a 56 cent tax on 200 dollars for road building. The body also advanced a bill allowing corporations to borrow beyond capital stock with limits. Free conference on the normal DHL and land administration was granted. Several county and district court changes were enacted, including criminal justice and life sentence applications.

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Bailey May Visit Capitol as Bailey Runs for Senate

The report notes Bailey may attend the Thirty Fourth Legislative session in Austin. Members and allies discuss his potential appearance and possible campaign for the Texas Senate. Dayton and Lowery surveyed House members finding 77 are Bailey friends, hinting at broad invitational support for a speech in April. Bailey has since practiced before the U S Supreme Court in Washington.

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Belgian general refuses parole after offer in letter

General Leniait, a Belgian defender of Lipse now in German custody, refused a parole offer by the Germans. He told a friend that true liberty would come only by serving Bolatum and the king, noting his foot wound had healed. In Chicago a 25-ton wheel in a rail plant broke, injuring two workers and damaging the lounge area in a blast that caused about 40,000 dollars in damage.

Paris Maren Ltiman Lipse Germany Leniait Okuphee Kits Chicago

Death Penalty Upheld by Court of Appeals in Texas

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms death sentences for Alex Williams from Marion County and Leaner Johnson from Lamar County for murder. Reversals and remands occur in several cases including whee a theft and habeas corpus writs. The Civil and Criminal Appeals courts issue multiple affirmations and reversals with detailed opinions and remands.

Austin Tex Court of Ariilles Dar Alex Marion County Wiliams Henry Terhune Uit Lean Ler Johnson Lamar County Apnellant Ener Way Will Anthony Burleson County Apvellant Persch Court of Criminal Anpesie Court of Giminal Appeals Culay Witt Mcanthony Burelesan Leroy Davis Dallaz Edi Emith Fron Dallee Goodman Tron Iron Dalles Witte Hart Ivone Fayette Lumner Johnson Lamar Alex Williams Marion Ehment Dodaon Marinn B. FP. Tuy Tar R. P. Barnett Harry Clive Barnes Young Allen Grusnwood Dallas Catarina Herein MI Para Jepree Rios San J'etelgis J. €. Rutherford Witharger Withdray J. 7. Phelps Tron Harris Fannin Newenn Fy Haig McLbennan Jim Lennan George Harrison Melurman ME. Grant Arthur Aller

Make Your Own Hair Stain This Odd Dying Remedy

A garbled antique notice promotes a home hair stain claiming to mix simple ingredients at low cost. It suggests applying daily then biweekly for two weeks and then as needed, claiming the product can darken hair and kill "the dirt germs." The text is unclear and contains numerous misspellings and nonsensical phrases.

Burno Companies Anne Dandeath

Campbell Trial Nears End in Sedation Case

In Houston on March 17 Ros Campbell a San Antonio businessman stands trial in federal court for alleged offenses under the Sedates Act and is expected to be concluded late today or tomorrow morning The Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas the MK&T Spilway Company of Kansas and Commercial Agent Toseak F Dalard of the same line are indicted and expected to go to the next term for hearing Special counsel from the Department of Justice assists the prosecution in THESE CASES.

Houston Tex Ros Campbell San Antonio Missouri,“Kansas & Texas Railway’ Company of Texas Missouri, Kansas & ‘Texas Spilway Company Kansas Toseak F. Dalard Iso Department of Justice Federal

Draft Katy Ordinance Sparks Attorney Drafting Row

Attorneys report a rushed draft of a Katy city ordinance with proposals and objections. The document notes anticipated action by March 20 and hints at contested language and approvals before the council. Strong entities include Katy and city officials.

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San Antonio set for terminal and franchise votes tied to Yoakum Bend site

An ordinance seeks a railroad franchise for the South Flores terminal site as AEIS T. attorney C Huff aids in framing antinones with city officials. The San Antonio Terminal Company annual meeting to organize the terminal project is planned, with Ritz Railroad president C B Sehaty attending, while Oklahoma City mayoral nominees W D Gaull and Ed Ovarwasser are announced.

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Calomel Claims to Cure Ills and Warns of Risks

An advertisement-style piece urges readers to avoid calomel and switch to Dawson's Liver conserve a harmless vegetable substitute. It promotes quick relief from bilious symptoms while warning of cramping nausea from calomel and touts the new alternative as safer and gentler.

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Republican nominee for commissioner of public property

In New Orleans delegates from seaboard and Gulf states arrived for the seventh annual convention of the National Shetty Fish Commissioners Association. G Basiman, a former postmaster, won the Republican nomination for commissioner of public property with McDonald Lee of Van as president. The three-day session covers diversions from Europe and discussions of woolen survis sioners' Association agendas.

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