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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
1
United States will inspect alien prison camps in Great Britain Germany and Austria and report on conditions and distributions of prisoners supplies from Washington or other sources through representatives of the State Department. The arrangement was announced March 19.
A distorted report describes a device or product named Salure, promoted as a cure for chronic disorders. It recounts personal testimony of improved strength and health, claiming the remedy aids nerves, energy, and overall wellness without side effects. The piece notes warnings or skepticism about health fears and urges readers to consider the purported benefits carefully.
Contemplated food offices and intergovernmental talks between Tuasia France Germany and Austria-Hungary hinge on Chandler P. Anderson's recommendations. He met Britain Germany and Austria-Hungary and visited detention camps outlining US aims to swap civilian prisoners and promote understanding among belligerents, though Britain resists proposed age limits for nonmilitary civilians.
French and Ottoman naval forces clashed with the Turkish fleet in the Black Sea area near Constan tinople. An official statement claims Turkish units bombarded shipyards and munition depots while allied forces shelled the Dardanelles forts, with casualties reported on the French battleship Bouvet and other vessels.
March 19 article notes French battleship Bouvet mined and sunk near the Dardanelles entrance. British ships Irresistible and another battleship damaged. a British torpedo boat sunk by fort artillery. Analysis cites shore artillery as highly effective against armored ships and Turkish preparations for renewed attacks.
Reports from Athens and London describe Turkish and French naval activity in the Dardanelles during a bombardment period. French submarine sorties failed to break Turkish defenses, with Bouvet damaged and Goeben allegedly sunk. Rear Admiral Guepratte notes limited progress and ongoing minefield clashes between Chanak and Kilid Bur, as vessels navigate the straits under fire.
Rev Andrew J Sura pastor of St Nicholas church Export near Pittsburg praised for honesty in his statements. Interview recounts his long stomach troubles and recovery after using Plant Juice a vegetable tonic. He endorses it as a remedy and mentions Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.
Reports from East Prussia describe clashes as debate leaders push a municipal league plan while Austrian forces near Wicko-Wina reinforce. Berlin reports French attacks failing near Le Mesnil and Beausejour with prisoners taken. Russian detachments possibly enter Memel as countermeasures are considered.
Preparation is complete for an entertainment program Friday evening at the Main Avenue High School auditorium. Proceeds support improvements to the San Antonio Cottage at Boulder Co. The event, under the primary teachers' association, features stereoscopic views by Dro Pessels from the high school facility, including slides of the Faulder encampment and San Antonio cottage.
The war office says Allied forces advanced from the hill near Ablain toward the village, destroying positions and capturing or killing enemies. In the Argonne between Bolante and Paris a violent fight yielded 160 metres gained. In the forest of Canvone repulsed a German counterattack and held the brow. At Les Enarens a stubborn stake saw enemy forces ousted from a position held since last month. Two counterattacks were repulsed yesterday and a third last night.
In Vavre France on March 1 1917 a war relief report tallies cash donations through January end. United States provided 4 2 million dollars followed by Croat Hillain 920 090 New Peakand 600 000 Austria 2 million Canada 200 000 and Spain and Italy 20 000 each.
Jitney service ends in Angelo Texas as all jitneys withdraw and fail to cover operating costs. The March 18 report notes drivers could not defray heavy expenses, ending the local jitney era.
Fire at the residence of Li Perkins destroyed four homes this morning in Wichita. Estimated loss stands at about 16.50 dollars. A photography department will begin at the Tumbar Scientific Society meeting at Carnegie Hall Friday evening. Menado vitch, Serbian royal family member and former minister to Turkey, arrived in Rome on a presumed diplomatic mission yesterday.
A protest note sent by limited partners accuses General Villa of imposing a one million peso tax on Monterey foreigners and churches. The British Embassy warned the U.S. State Department, noting a $45,000 share levied on Monterey’s British owned light and power company. The tax timing was tied to a March 16 order, with fifteen days to raise funds. Reports also describe improved Mexico City conditions, possible rail reopenings, and troop movements near Carranza and Villa forces.
Obituary notices from a San Antonio paper report Mabel Gazley 97 native Texan, died Friday. Frances Cantu 17 died, body to Brownsville. D. De Tatum 57 of Dallas died, survived by widow and five brothers. Frank Marek, grain merchant, died in a San Antonio sanitarium, funeral at Pink Undertaking Co chapel, interment at Mission Burial Park. Additional notes reference local undertakers Shelley-Loring and services in the city.
A San An man speaks to Rotary Club about suffrage arguments. Miss Eckals cites home roles and counters votes for women. Ray M. Mackey acts as toastmaster as Porter F. Karing and J. W. Havken share remarks. Musical selections follow with vocal and violin solos by local musicians.
The Nauroag Commission traveled to Austin for a hearing on the petition of the railways for an advance of freight rates. The hearing was held in Dallas with officials and freight stakeholders present as part of the ongoing railroad rate discussion.
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