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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1915
Page
12
Hundreds gathered at San Pedro park Sunday afternoon to hear the San Antonio Municipal Band in Palm Sunday observations. The program featured Payre’s The Palms paraphrase and a grand selection of Scottish tunes. Officials consider a downtown evening concert at a plaza.
Washington March 24 government brief in anti trust suit to absolve International Harvester contends good intent cannot excuse restraint of trade. It argues that large scale combinations threaten competition and must be checked even if profits seem justified. The brief notes three new rivals are minor factors and the case centers on whether competition or consolidation should govern trade in harvesting machinery.
The French government refused Duke of Orleans permission to enlist in a foreign legion or serve in any army. France had amended the 1884 law banning him from entering France or serving. He sought to enlist abroad, with various European powers considered, but military authorities refused. The premier suggested trying to join the Turkish army instead, while informing Russia through the ambassador.
The Supreme Court is urged to decide if the Federal migratory game law is constitutional. The American Game Preservation Association and other parties seek a test case, with actions and rulings from judges Pollock and others noted as context. The solicitor general seeks early consideration, though a fall timing is possible. The law protects game birds and many songbirds, with enforcement nationwide.
The Barnard and Bee chapter with the Albert Sidney Johnston camp conveyed sorrow and sympathy to the grandchildren of the late Mary Ann Jackson widow of Stonewall Jackson at a Sunday Woman’s Club meeting. Guests Daisy Marquis Briges hosted a jovial tour with music readings and recitations by Bertha Pamfel and Beatrice Dailey, warmly saluted by the veterans.
An annual memorial service of the Eagles Fraternal Grief of Eagles was held at the Hates' Club in San Antonio with six members named among those mourned. The event featured readings by leaders and several selections by Daggett's quartet.
Governor and state superintendent outline program to raise school attendance and fund agriculture, domestic economy and manual training labs. Efforts stress constitutional amendment allowing tax support for school maintenance and laboratory installations, with 27,000 teachers needed for 1915-16 and prior year figures noted.
Several hundred delegates converge on Austin for the forty first annual Texas Sunday school convention at the First Presbyterian Church. Leading workers from across the nation join with Elites from Dallas and San Antonio as special trains bring attendees Wednesday for the opening program and night prayer service led by Rev. Hatrem and pianist Alvin W. Romer.
The evangelistic drive drew about a thousand Sunday afternoon as hundreds joined Baptist churches. Rev. OTe Manet led the prayer service, with J. P. Schufleld and WooH Rogers assisting. Ray Paimen spoke on the relation of young converts to church activity, urging closer care by existing members.
Report from Washington details German actions cutting vast forest tracts in France to supply artillery. Descriptions depict trees felled, roads improvised with stacked timber, and forests razed behind Arras and Meaux to furnish firewood and cover for gun positions.
Legislative debate outlines gubernatorial action on unsigned acts including a tax bill. Discussion touches on revenue measures, potential changes to county and levee districts, and the role of state officials in approving or modifying proposed legislation after committee review.
In the final stretch before the April 5 election, candidates debate emergency powers and bond issues, with opposition focusing on present administration plans. Mayor hopefuls argue over reform measures as confusion swirls around council and commissioner seats.
In Chattanooga Dean Maret taverns from five states will attend a conference on April 2 to discuss route options and funding for the Dixie Vixi project. Speakers include Rid Foods and tea experts RID WL, with others from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and more.
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