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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1915

Page

3

Dramatic confession ends with remark on worthiness

In Arnokly Philip T. White, tied to a big paint firm, faces trial for highway robbery. Amid dramatic courtroom moments a accomplice’s confession, White cries I am guilty and rejects his church shrine, declaring no longer worthy to be trusted by honest men.

Philip T. White Arnokly Asi U U Winway Ely Lisexi- Weavers Walt Bie Ham Sam Hast Simers

The Coming Battle Near Aguascalientes

Americans watch the armed clash between Villa and Obregon near Aguascalientes as its outcome may decide Mexico's fate and whether the Caranza party gains U.S. recognition. A Obregon victory could bring peace prospects if similar to Celaya, influencing U.S. policy.

Kemmis Wey Peeter Pats

Debate on Mexican Civil War and U.S. Role

The passage argues that order in Mexico is hard to maintain across its vast, disrupted territory and questions American intervention. It suggests recognizing Carranza’s government after victory could quickly stabilize the region with U.S. advisory help, while observing the looming clash between Obregon and Villa and its implications for U.S. interests.

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THE RICH IN COURT AND PUBLIC COURAGE IN JUSTICE

A critique of anti wealth sentiment shaping court outcomes. It argues that public bias often favors the rich in legal disputes, citing cases where corporations settle out of court to avoid jury hostility and noting Thaw as an example of a wealthy defendant striving to beat the system.

United States Public — Utility Corporation Mnuse New York Nim Eliene Hulvers

Fragmentary Court Ruling Cited Throughout Proceedings

A damaged fragment from a courtroom segment shows the judge asserting authority before evidence was presented. The terse remark hints at ongoing legal contention and the court’s control over the process as the trial proceeds.

Asphyxiating Projectiles and Hague Convention Claims

Sir John Freuch charges Germany with using asphyxiating gas via projectiles. The article explains wartime conventions, signatories, and how ratification by all powers is required for binding, noting misunderstandings and German rationalizations about gas delivery and the term pyrojéctiles.

Sir John Freuch Hague America Germany England France Austria Servia Chaners Tannever Austiig-Hungarry Vespium Great Hetain Jonpan Montenerro Portugal Jassia Seevia Therkey John French Cernan Silied

Water and German famine talk mix in unusual notes

A fragmented 1920s style column references champagne for launching battleships, Roosevelt Dam water politics, and German wartime conditions. It mentions Governor of Arizona, speculative uses of Roosevelt water, and a banker’s view on Germany's strength, plus a corruption case of Don M. Roberts and political graft in Indiana.

Arizona Arigota Hoosevelt Roosevelt Water Germany Calviston Tribune

The Bank Vault Heist and Brown Trial Twist

A dramatic bank case centers on Darius Brown found dead beside bank funds and securities. Pinkerton agents and a wary jury expose alleged crookedness and a staged vault trap. The bank president contends fate while an undercover exchange hints at future justice.

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Theaters ALAS Ete provocation tale unfolds lineup

A garbled theater notice references provocation and a stray cast featuring Nora and Mebrew in a byline that hints at a regional arts event. The text is fragmented, but it suggests a performance schedule or lineup with uncertain origin and missing details.

That's My Horse vaudeville review dazzles at Majestic Theater

Critics describe Max Bloom as the dominant act with playful mischief and dancing girls, supported by the trio Three Nuts and other acts. The revue blends burlesque sketches, comic stunts, and musical numbers, offering a lively show with novelty and energy suited to the era.

Mintalibe Sah Antonians Seasona Binet Max Bloom Bloom Richard Fiebls Clifgon Whiehill Arthur Green Teel Warne Frisco Deoty

Woodcutter’s wish tests fate in a strange tale for children

A woodcutter granted a goblin’s wish to ease poverty must promise to return the first thing he sees home in ten years. His daughter’s life changes as wealth arrives and then fate tests the promise when time returns him to the woods and a final, costly choice unfolds.

Taviah Yulee Akhman Anil Han

Mothers Day and Fathers Day tribute prompts public service

A letter urging a combined Mothers Day and Fathers Day observance in church services is printed, arguing the two parental roles should be celebrated together rather than separately to honor both parents. IDA EB. CONY adds a response defending taxpayer concerns about city conditions and accountability for Brown administration.

Plelda Eich Trother Father Bsow Tay Ashio Hove Denening Ida EB. Cony Tae Sitter Brown

Jitneys Spark Birmingham Street Car Debate

Dyminghams JETNEYS and Birmingham's jitney issue prompt a clash over street use. The street car company claims public funds fund roads while the public seeks flexible jitney service. Citizens argue riders deserve convenient streets funded by taxpayers and bearer of streetcar debts.

Memphis Birmingham Erect Car Company

Fragmented wartime slang from Sew Fark Evening Posts

The piece mocks German soldier behavior with distorted phrases about food shortages and civilian treatment. It recounts a southern France incident where a sentry questioned a captive and a clerk’s curt reply implied disdain for the enemy.

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