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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1915

Page

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Defenses Of Besieged City Fall Report

A chaotic dispatch reports Russian forces attacking German positions near the Orave and Skwa rivers with heavy casualties and prisoner counts. It notes German countermeasures, including reprisals against Russian occupancies, and claims village and estate destructions. A separate Chicago relief campaign seeks 100000 to aid Jews in European war zones. Frank Marek dies in Chicago hospital. obituary lists survivors and funeral details.

Valais Hasiern Orave Mle Mast Has Prussia Memel Memet Chicago Maren 18 Cleese Iy Polaud Galicia Relief Committee

Vitalita tonic miracle claims wide harm to health

A garbled ad touts Vitalita and Vitalitan as cures for countless ailments including digestion, biliousness, and kidney issues. It promises a free booklet and urges readers to contact a drug store for purchase, presenting sensational health claims with no verifiable evidence.

Vitalitas Vitalta Kidoeya Lenin Wagner

Children to Oregon in custody dispute with Georgia parents

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Vieler EK Innes will travel to Oregon under the care of Mrs. Vorric bound for Portland. They were held by the Ladies of the Maccabees after county jail time while a Georgia custody appeal proceeds. Police and federal authorities assist in locating missing girl Miss Wollard, 20, last seen at 2407 Warth lores Street. father J. P. Wollard offers a $25 reward for information on her whereabouts.

Fies Oregon Vieler EK Innes Mere Vorric Portland Ure Witens Ladies of the Maccabees Dance Wile Wollard Wer Warth Lores’ Street J. P. Hollard

Textbook bill movement and senate action in Texas

The lengthy report outlines legislative activity in the Texas Senate and House, including progress on a textbook bill with amendments, a two year extension for contracts, and new state normals to be established in South Texas Central-West Texas and Northwest Texas. It also notes the Ninth Judicial District bill for Beaumont, additional state inspectors for school and municipal buildings, a constitutional question on university and A and M, and multiple other bills advancing or stalling as adjournment nears.

Atistin Tex Caren Une Senate Il BP Publishere I Texas AiYercnens Northwest Sapreme Court Ravernay Mendurson Eltisena Tenderson Rusk County Clark Beaumont Sesaloh Shirty Natogdoches Angelina San Jacinto Montgomery Liberty Setfrecon Orange Hardin Newton Jasper Tyler Polk Sabine Pandia San Augustine Lindspeth MHS Maeriry Houe House Harley's Callit Bailey's Dewitt Armte Ing Independent School Pecos Henavides Mcaneu Charea Dacket House M. College Laney Farsa Johnson County Billa Wiley's Eatria-hili Nagell Hall Lettimore Murray McNealis

Amendments Proposed in Senate District Redistricting

The Senate Commission on congressional districts reports favorable action on the districting measure but carries several amendments. One House substitute is attached, its provisions affecting Senatorial districts as represented by Senators Hirdspath Nurapt Ureleford Wr, Con nor, and Bist, with further revisions anticipated after subsequent debate.

Alestin Senate Tne Crenart Mose Hirdspeth Nurapt Ureleford Connor

Treating Childs Fiery Red Skin With Cuticura Soap

A mother describes a four month case of fiery red skin on a child's face. After trying Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Crude, followed by Cuticura Cream and Soap, the skin cleared to normal within four months. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura.

RF. D. No Mooeeaville N.C Temley MK Weston Cudiurs Dept. T Bowtom

Groves Tasteless Bait Tonite Advertised In Paper

The notice mentions a sequence of remarks during a session where Senator Morrow objected on the ground that the bill had not been printed. The matter could be renewed this afternoon. An advertising blurb promotes a pale old standard tonic claimed to be a true remedy for malaria and general health for both adults and children.

Morrow

Obituary of Alex Rosenberg and Henderson notices

Obituary notices report the death of Alex Rosenberg 3n aged 4 years at his daughter’s home with details of survivors including two daughters and three sons, funeral at 309 Crofton Avenue with Orthodox Jewish Cemetery interment and listed active pallbearers. A second death note from San Antonio informs of Mrs. Marin Henderson 85, widow of Judge Alex Henderson, passing in Wichita Falls, with surviving children and grandchildren noted.

Tayter Tex Marcus Dave Hogenbere Buffalo Crofton Avenume J Ottonk Nabbia & Solaman Gerratetn L. Rascusin L. Rascusin, &. Hlegan, J. Jacoby Sulomop Rast H. Lubel Rabbi N. Gerstein Hendhrsin San Antonio Marin Henderson Dudge Alex Henderson Seguin Wichita Fale Wednasdey Hederagn Turley Tennessee Nat Herderson Wichita Falla Alexander Henderson Oelahoma Brice Smith Wichita Fall Texas

Sheltes-Loring Undertaking Co Auto Equipment Ad

Sheltes-Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment with two phone lines and advertises rapid auto ambulance service in the city. Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co advertises funeral plans and cash options, noting new and updated contact details.

Sheltes-Loring Undertaking Co Advy Et Pearce-Robinson Endertaking Co Pllonas—Crackett New

Peace hopes center on Dr Henry Tuppes visit to San Antonio

Dr Henry Alien Tuppes, International Peace Forum field representative, stays in San Antonio en route west seeking Mexican peace, praising Wilson policy while noting the situation is delicate. He plans to visit Northern Mexico before returning to Washington to report progress. He is at the Ed Anthony hotel for a few days. The piece also notes the opening of the Dallas Cut-off freight line with a first San Antonio Fort Worth trip of nineteen hours, despite delays and new equipment.

Henry Alien Tuppes Internation Peace Forum Mesiéo San Antonio Mexico Wilson San_Antonio North Texas Fort Worth Leley Mutotia Arent Ennis

Corporations May Contribute Says Act

Austin March 18 LatimeRe Senate bill permitting corporations to contribute to Chambers of Commerce and other organizations passed the House. Emergency clause means act takes effect days after adjournment. Representative McAnkitt secured passage of a tax measure limiting bond to 60 percent of taxes due, not exceeding 950000. Beneficial to Bexar county. bills now go to the governor for approval.

Austin Tex Latimere Senate Chambers of Commerce Pete Bul Bexar

Bozeman Bulger to Visit Spring Training Camps

Bozeman Bulger, famed for the Brat Mulligan yarns, travels with the New York Evening World to visit the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Indians during spring training. The veteran correspondent plans to cover big league camps, praising teams and shaping reader interest for New York’s baseball season. Bulger departs Thursday night, then heads to New Orleans and Florida.

Bozeman Bulger Mulligan Wee Ja Sen Antonin Run Vinsk St. Luke Cardinals Cleveland Indians Bulger New York Evening World Ina “Byat Swat Saimeons Raion Mc Gall Teame Amorihe

Village Ruined as British Bombardment Scatters Neuve Chapelle

London reports describe Neuve Chapelle transformed into ruins after a heavy British bombardment. The village lies in shambles with wrecked buildings and scattered debris, reflecting a devastating attack amid ongoing hostilities. Portions of British dispatches provide the stark view of destruction and displacement.

London Neuve Chapelle Dodie

Eye witness recalls German resistance at Neuve Chapelle

An eye witness describes German forces at Neuve Chapelle during a major assault. He notes heavy Brit ish artillery, reports 1000 German casualties, and mentions princes among German battalions, including Prince Frederick of Hohenzollern.

Yurenu Sprtace Tne Britien Batteaison Duiday Chan Bilng Aubers France Great Britain Stain Feopold of Hohengelleitn Neuve Chapelle Nowe Chapelle

New Arrivals At San Antonio Menger Hotel

A jumble of personal mentions lists new arrivals at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio and nearby places. Names include Mr and Mrs, W. S. BahanS of Houston, Canine and Camphoil, and W. MeMLN of Morbinon. Several travelers are noted as stopping at the Menger or Anthony, with scattered references to Dallas, New York, and Chicano.

J. Ts Yueren Mergian Gunter Woolman HE Anthony Eminerot Ruckport Tex Senger Denewn Uf Dallas Houston Capanfot the Menger Canine Anne Mrashy Camphoil Roderica Manmuin Faly Nownta Ada Aluntar Penton Chattanooxn Tenn Rayiniold Dos New York Menger Alf White Bure Guni

Lectures on Bats by Dr Campbell in Houston

Dr Charles A R Campbell, a San Antonio physician who originated the plan of employing bats as mosquito breeders, delivered a lecture in Houston before city officials and others. He advocated municipal bat roosts to protect residents from malaria carriers and noted Houston may follow suit to curb mosquitoes in lowlands. A hardware store advertises screen doors at low prices.

Charles A. R. Campbell Tne San, Antonio Ghat Camipbell Foster Sam Sneir Bardware Co Rae Lopose

Musterole Relief Promises Quick Comfort For Aches

An old advertisement extols Musterole as a fast soothing remedy for stiff joints back pain and sore throats. It claims warming and cooling effects with mustard oil plaster substitutes and touts uses from neuralgia to rheumatism with a $2.50 price and hospital line.

Wien Yan Java Lac

Prayer for Peace at Catholic Churches in City

A damaged OCR item describes a Pope Benedict XVI prayer for peace to be offered Sunday March 21 in Catholic churches nationwide. It notes Europe observed February 7 and plans for United States spread next Sunday. The article mentions related ceremonies at Bowles School with a flag presentation by Ladies of the Grand Army and veterans groups, plus prayer and refreshments.

Pope Benedict XM Tnitel Europe United States Bowle School Bowls School North Colo Ade Ang Lopez Grand Ara the Republic Thirtty Unitramish Benito Daparnieny Pretotie Grand 'Arnie Opie Ausyr Siaty Vetere Gaher Rees Hefreahinenta Wiltig Sehagl Jt Chin

Attempted Safe Burglary at White Prout Street

A robbery attempt occurred Wednesday night or Thursday morning at a street safe on Avetin, where burglars failed to open the strong box. They looted two quarts of whisky worth little more than a few dollars and damaged the safe door and combination. Dickerson, the proprietor, discovered the incident at 6 o'clock.

Avetin Dickerson Hen —Vonkers

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