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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1915

Page

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Legislature ends session amid tense moves and quorums

The legislature adjourned after a day of fiery speeches and procedural wrangling over a privilege resolution concerning Governor Ferguson. A two thirds vote dispute and a conference committee failure on the congressional redistricting bill marked the frenzied close, with adjournment until Friday.

Bonse House Ison Conference Senate Loudermilk Xyverminor Amnally Nordhsus Valentine James L. Blaydon Snyden Seade Lattimore Sowey Merchi

Historic Texas House honors Speaker Woods with gifts

In Austin Maren 20 during the forty fourth Legislature session the House showered Speaker Tommy Woods with praise and tokens. Representatives Bradley Beeby Sullivan and McDowell spoke of Woods fair judgment and administration as pages clerks and stenographers looked on. A diamond stud, silver pen set, and presented gifts highlighted a moment of gratitude for a hard working session.

Austin Tex Maren Bud Tove Hite Wnd Peaker Broeders Pitts Uno Tommy Woods Jronnertion Blalock Woods Bilas Davis John Gevis McDowell MA Woods H. F. Spencer Sullvan Ito Rose

Former Governor Visits Senate Delivers Peaceful Speech

March 20 reports former Governor C B Chiquiit renewing in session and addressing the Senate. He says he was pressed to speak with the Upper chamber and commends harmony between the governor's office and legislators, urging focus on Texas peace and orderly relations as the session nears adjournment.

Goveror C. B. Chiquiit Senate Sinen Texas

Senate Adopts Resolution For Adjournment Without Delay

Austin Texas March 20 At 11 40 a m the Senate adopted a resolution pledging no further bills and shifting the session to Ville proceedings and longerance reports A Bee motion named committees to notify the governor and the House of readiness to adjourn The governor notice panel included Ree Hall and Wiler The House panel listed Derwin Westlenak and Robbins A resolution of thanks was adopted

Senate Ferguson Thorrett NASA Towell Bayly Baghy Sackett Tillotson Rhrew Towel Wat Wo Williams McLennin Wenn and Wat Mnnster House Lewelling Anstin Tex Almech Imperial Sugar Company Abderinta Elm- Huntey HM Whitka Phas Texas State Board of Forestry A. \ys M. Carlese Austin Ville Bee Cam Ree, Hall and Wiler Siouse Derwin Westlenak Robbins

Passover Celebrations Begin As Jewish Feast Returns

The Passover festival starts Monday evening Nissen 14th and runs through April 4. Orthodox observances mark the exodus narrative with the Sedar ceremony and four cups of wine symbolizing redemption. Restrictions include eating leavened bread during the week.

Mrs Silsbee Champion Wins Golf Final Title

Mrs Lockwood sponsored the Mrs T.8. Lockwood golf event with Mrs Silsbee champion over Fanita McMillan two up, in a Friday postfinals tourney. Prizes were awarded by Mer IB and Watton, with other details uncertain due to damaged text.

Robert M Robert Me Miwon Stastart Viet Stel Mer IB. W. Tawton

Warchipo Sinks by Turks in the Straits, Engagement Renewed

An Athens dispatch reports Turkish batteries pounded Allied ships in the Dardanelles aiming to force passage to Kilid Bahr and Chanak Kalessi. The French battleship Gaulois was damaged but repairable. British cruiser Inflexible damaged bow and evacuated wounded. Turkish fortifications sustained damage. six ships attacked forts. Paris and London tally battle losses and torpedo actions.

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ENGAGEMENT 15 RESUMED AT DARDANELLES FATE IN BALANCE

London reports heavy shelling of the Dardanelles as ships from Britain France and Russia press Turkish positions. Turkish forts resist with bombardment ongoing while several vessels suffer damage and casualties are feared aboard French and allied ships amid weather delays.

Dairymen Arrested Over Milk Sales Rules

The French admiralty and Turkish officials signal varied war news while dairymen face arrests under new health codes. Authorities bar dairymen from exchanging or selling milk on streets and prohibit bottle milk from ten gallon rear cylinders, as health officials enforce screening and curb contamination. Snow dusts parts of Mississippi and Alabama.

Aiere Naither Health Department Euy

Obituary Burper George Sheperd 85 in San Antonio

George Sheperd aged 85 died Friday evening in San Antonio after a long illness. He represented Pedow Tron Company for years and lived in Augusta Maine before moving to Texas. Funeral services are set for Sunday at the Shelley-Lorlig funeral chapel with burial at Mission Burial Park.

Burper George Sheperd Veterin San Antonin San Antonio I Sanitariate Snower al Shepard Pedow Tron Company San Antonio Lifer Alamo Tron Sheperd Augusta Ragland Shelley-Lorlig Uniertaking Company Malin Waltar Malin Pyrerna Ark Geveral Ratives A. A Mit Marlin Arkansas

Sixty four saved from French battleship Bouvet disaster

Paris reports sixty four survivors from the French battleship Bouvet after the Dardanelles engagement on March 16. The Houvet was sunk in the same action with Allied fleets sustaining minor losses. Five confirmed survivors, three other ships in the French division praised for their bold attack.

Paris Tandoh Dardanches Lasaes Dardanelles Vigor Sud Secre Gueprette Jisat Bengal Bouvet

Free Lecture on Christian Science in San Antonio Texas

Announcement for a free lecture on Christian Science by Plat Charen of Christ Scientiat in San Antonio. The event occurs Monday March 2 with Walton G a board member listed as presenter. Public invitation aims to explain Christian Science beliefs to attendees.

Christ Scientiat San Antonio Pexas Announchs Roethoven Wall Mondaey Maret LD Es Vloloeig Yy Walton G. A Lecturaehiy He Morten Charen Raat Chris Selenite

Trial updates in Campbell case and related hearings

The Campbell case against Maud Campbell and related actions involving Prof. Wesley Peacock were discussed at a Saturday hearing. Testimony mentioned six houses, with ownership proof deemed insufficient for three. an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals at Avatin was noted. Peacock versus Kelliman proceedings were set for Saturday, with delays anticipated in connected suits.

Judas Tayloe Wesley Pee Tock Maud Campball Chambers & Watson Curihe Court of Criminal Appeals Avatin Weeley Peacock Ben Kellmaon Shailor Seventythird District Court W. F. Wael Eourt Campbell Bre Bleher Gourd

Battle Near Monterey Defends Matamoros

A combat tale from March 20 reports forces of the Constitutionalists and Villistas fighting near Matamoros. General Naffaralis, commanding at Watchanks, has reinforced Matamoros fortifications and will defend the city against a Villista advance.

Brcavnly Tiller Herreras Hoeryeres Momteres Naffaralis Watchanks Matamoras Vitisla Matamorasy Mexia Ani Eseptedb Treving Nafferrais Avaise

Yucatan Revolt Suppressed by Mexican Forces

An incoherent garble references Rafael Zoleuran Vapronoy and General Salvador Alvarado as new governor of Yucatan, claiming suppression of a reactionary movement. The text is damaged and contains multiple misread names and places, obscuring factual details.

Rafael Zoleuran Vapronoy Gobernado Carrmen's Cabinel Salvador Alvarado Callifury Yucatan Heeelehnenn Morida Yuna Mies

Porri​gners Fitts Proves in El Paso War News

In El Paso on March 20 a briefing notes United and foreign protests over new wartime levies touching British and foreign subjects. Vinco informs merchants to contribute to the war fund. taxes fall heavily on foreigners. Myles urges Britain and France to resist the new impositions. Villa’s aviation edict looms as pilots prepare for the south. Carranza, Agenty, and Yuasule sail from Galveston to Vera Cruz to meet him. Acosta and Zuazva, young Constitutionalist leaders, split with Blanco over stance as Obregon absorbs most troops.

EL Paso Tex Iernan Myles Uta Elty Amos Willy Jesus Muneleroy Monterey Connal Mytee Valin Consildivles Chihuahua Villa Fatling W.fp Can Fuver S. Bereer South Carranza Emilio Agenty Fortimaco Yuasule Galveston Vera Crag Acosta Zuazva Bianca Don Blanco Mexico City Menyr Obregon

Maccabean Zion Society Meeting for Officers Election

A 9 o'clock Sunday meeting at the Hebresy Institute will elect officers and decide whether the society should join the Buat Zion organization. The program includes poems and memorials by Elizabeth Wise and others, with readings on Palestine and Jerusalem themes, plus several speakers and musical items.

Maccabean Zion Society Hebresy Institute Buat Zion Organization Trollana Ruyssie Elizabeth Wise Narelsse Leven Mies Osnah Sadevski Jerusalem Joe Gaot

Voting methods and challenged ballots in Indianapolis election

In Indianapolis Judge Anderson questioned voter George Thorpe about his ability to operate a lever and record of votes after a precinct challenges list was burned. The exchange touched on legitimacy of casting for United Seat and a senatorial candidate amid a disputed election.

Indianapolis Tad Beret Haute Joe Kelles George Thorpe Jurge Anderson United Seat Congres Ema Tharpe Jaro

Frost Expected Saturday Night Across Local Weather District

The local weather bureau warns of frost Saturday night with temperatures dropping to near 4 degrees in some areas and extended below normal for March. Conditions show a unusual streak of cold, with several days well under average, threatening vegetation despite protective efforts.

Maren Mateh Opryss Norial Nurmal Weather Bureau

Artist Juan Onderdonk Explains Color Perception to Children

Juan Onderdonk spoke at the Carnegie Library auditorium explaining why colors change in art. He emphasized lighting and shadows alter appearances and that a white ceiling can appear tinted. The free exhibition continues Sunday with a Spanish-language lecture by Senor Gutierres de Lars.

Julian Qudernonk Cammegie Library Oxhution Pitts Galkey Belf Senor Gutierres de Lars

1914 Cotton Crop Yields Set New Record Across States

A Washington Herald report highlights the 1914 US cotton crop reaching record levels with 15,875,002 bales of 500 pounds each, totaling substantial output in states like Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, and California. It notes California and Arizona showing growth, California’s output up while Arizona trails, and provides estimated crop value around 764 million dollars for 1914-16. The piece cites average bale weight at 50.2 pounds and discusses market prices and seed value, including commentary on education among mill owners.

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