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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

Page

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Vitallas Vitalltas Drug Remedy Prompts Surge in Southern Cities

Letters from druggists in Dallas Montgomery Memphis Little Rock and other southern cities praise Vitallas a popular remedy with strong customer demand and high satisfaction. Retailers report sustained sales over two years and widespread approval from customers and physicians alike, urging public availability through Warners Drug Store.

Tog Vitale Jackson Remil Jounter & McGee Drupgists Dallas Texas Marvin's Montgomery Alu Memphis Tenn Jacobi Pharmacy Lite Rock Ark

Ex Soldiers Guard Fortifications Under Wilson Order

President Wilson issued an executive order granting waivers from civil service rules for ex soldiers and sailors with at least two enlistments to serve as guards for fortifications and related construction. War Department and OSS recommended the exemption to ensure a vigorous and patriotic guard force.

Washington, D Wilson War Department Osi Service Commission

MethodistMeet Plans Year Ahead At Conference

The M E bishops meet at St Louis to set conference assignments for the next year and join the head church extension meeting. The extension date plans to gather soon to allocate about 1 000 000 for shared insurance work. The United Fire Insurance Company of Houston was licensed to operate in Texas for the current year.

St, Los Ut Wshops Methodist Dyisenpatchurch South Arrow Atistin United Virtual Fire Insurance Company Huostan Isis Department of Tosurance and Banking Texas Tle HTC Burt

Circus to Be Given on High School Lawn

A lawn party and entertainment will be held at the high school on February 8 from 2:30 to 4:20 PM with a circus on site. The event features a ring, a trapeze act, and humorous dialogue by Mesara Van Dagen and Warren of the YOM C A. Outside attractions include the Siamese Twins and Red Hat, music by the school band, and a two-course luncheon at 1:40 PM. Faculty and school board members will toast. speakers include J F Fentimen, Mrs Mayer, Prof W F Williams, and Miss Viola Grane.

Hlish Eireus Downs Founa Vio Mesara van Dagen Warren YOM. C. A Rbe High Schol Orchestra Arthur Bsird Walton Toog J. F. Fentimen Mra. Mayer Ick Green WF. D. Williams Maretall Johnston Viola Grane

Woman accused in fatal shooting at Cincinnati bank

A 1e- Std woman, banked at Holle headquarters at 10:80 on Wednesday, is claimed to have attempted to shoot a Black woman with a heavy-caliber safety item. Policemen Lee and Arnald arrested her. Officials will evaluate her sanity.

Tai Keavan Holle Lee Arnald Ead Black Cincinnati

Hutchings at Austin Adjutant General Handover to Federal Inquiry

Adjutant General Henry Hutchings returned from San Antonio after conferring with General Funston about the alleged $60,000 in federal military property once in Texas National Guard possession. He said he submitted all in his possession to General Funston and the Federal Government now leads the investigation while he reported fully to the governor. Text notes a weather-affected farm update from Tabiet Lockhart, mentioning crops and local conditions.

United States Austin Henry Hutchings San Antonio Funston Southern Department Fort Sam Houston Texas Natonal Guard Hutchings Tie Fonelon

England Fears for Disruption Near Tampico

U S officials report renewed fighting near Tampico between Villa forces and Carranza troops. Positional updates say Panico area, fifty miles southwest of Tampico, hosts oil-well walls supplying ships. Carranza envoys push for U S recognition as both sides maneuver for limits on oil region control.

Washington, D. C Bris Tivials Villa Carranza Tampico Panilco Rome Vera Gus Panueo Tampico Ds Sian Hon Te Villa San Luis Potosi Carranzicias Vera Cruz

Open Mexico to Honest Foreign Investors Says Carranza

Vera Cruz May 5 General Carranza stated Mexico will be opened to all honest foreign capitals with American investment welcomed and protected after Villa’s defeat. He denied U S anti foreign sentiment and urged reconstruction and industry restart, predicting foreign help will be needed and Americans can cooperate with favorable conditions. He spoke from his Vera Cruz headquarters amid wartime talks on policy.

Vera Cruz Mexico General Carmanga Inty Geneva Carranza Craisie Prancisco Villa Vera Cros Bay Constitucionaliste Ceeina Ty United States Cary Janma Diaz Villa Americas Mexco Aiera Aid Ville Jesa Han

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Calomel Replacement

A bold ad-style warning extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liquid substitute for calomel. It claims Dodson's Liver Tone prevents salivation, weakens digestion, and side effects, while promising a refund if it fails to act as advertised.

Leason Dodson

Austro-German forces claim new victories in war front

News from the front reports Austro-German troops claiming fresh successes across multiple theaters. German dispatches detail Russian setbacks in west Galicia and continued advances in the Carpathians, with large prisoner counts and strategic gains cited by commanders.

Berlin Londus Nouthern Galicia Tugeblatt Orne Sys Kugslana Lis Ypren Tristern Erenthage Bet’ Pagnotte le Petre Rogsinis Noutheast Walwaryn Sywalki Carpathians Wisloks vasi‘Mons Dukls

Adrianople Troops Withdrawn and Recalled to Balkans

A Sofia dispatch reports Adrianople nearly denuded of troops with heavy artillery removed. Most forces sent to Gallipoli have been recalled to Kirk-Hilisset and Mila near the Black Sea. Turkey reconsiders suspending railway service to Bulgaria, fearing a reaction. One train daily will operate to Dedeagatey.

London Adrianopie Sofia Gallipoli Peninsula Kirk-Hilisset Adrianople Mila Black Sea Bulgaria Bulgeria

Turmoil in Gallipoli Peninsula Sends Inhabitants Fleeing

Reports from Athens indicate residents of Gallipoli and nearby towns are escaping in large numbers. Two hundred Turkish prisoners captured by the forces were moved to a medical facility on Monday.

Paris Havas Athens Gallipall Jeris

Aerial clash over water with Turkish planes

May 6 dispatch reports two Turkish aeroplanes shot down by allied forces. From Seddul Bahr the aircraft engaged over the water, with several hulls falling harmlessly into the sea after the impact. The planes had launched toward Lemos and Tenedos before defeat.

Waiatitys Satonki Seddul Bahr Xen Pocone Notter Lemos Tenedos

Garibaldi Day Observed In Genoa May 5 Dedication Ceremony

In Genoa on May 5 1860 a Garibaldi day observance took place near Quarto Bantalona with crowds and a monument dedication to Garibaldi. King Victor Emmanuel and officials were expected but did not attend due to political unrest. the event celebrated Garibaldi’s 1460 expedition and Italy’s unification milestones.

Genoa Tiy Paris Gariber Owend Credeshirig Slaliy Italy Quarto Bantalona Ile Vlty Garlalll Iflie Sardini Widenthunl- Agri i Garibaldi

Abor Conditions Probed in Railroad Telegraphers Case

Washington May . Hearings before the Federal Industrial Relations Commission continued on Pennsylvania Railroad labor relations. H D Perham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers testified that telegraphers and signalmen on the Pennsylvania main line work eight hours daily, and he urged reductions to protect workers health and sustain union organization. W WestenDurs and other railroad officials were questioned as the commission weighed complaints that the company would not recognize unions.

Washington, D.C Pennsylvania Railroad Tte Federal Industrial Relations H. D. Perham Order of Railroad Telegraphers Pennsylvania

Liquor arrests in Bowle county detention of accused

Texarkana May 5 Sheriff Baker of Bowle county Texan today arrested about fifteen men on jury indictments charging violators of liquor laws. All defendants except those bonded remain in jail on various charges. Several other arrests were noted as well as a call for a court collection of cases involving prominent local men.

Texarkana Tex Baker Bowle County Taxan Ivor Helaw Elrende Wault Collet

Vance Damaged Steamer Vance Arrives After Distress

SAN PRANCIECO May 11 The steamer Rigar Th Vance arrived last night after responding to distress signals. The Vance was badly damaged in a stern collision last week and towed into port for repairs.

San Prancieco Rigar

Italy's shifting stance clouds war outcome

Rome reports a cabinet delay delaying parliamentary work as ministers weigh questions of negotiation. Rumors of talks between Italy and Austria surface amid dispatches from Paris and London, with Count Goluchowski heading to Rome to deliver Austria's reply.

Rome Mey Nota Tate Vircoe Emmanuel Quarte Sant '‘Slema Gines Pery Austria Sonntie Bonnno Taly Nume Yor Mvelow

Regulation of Jitney Upheld in State Court

Regulation of jitney service was upheld by a state court. Lawyers for the association indicated they may appeal, with one case likely to reach the Texas Supreme Court. Robert P. Greene, president, said members favor a reasonable ordinance to protect the association and the public from irresponsibile conduct.

Evinton Meamuth Oy Heithey Nasoctatun Rosshirdt & Wicks Wels Tayloe Hhsher San Agly Supreme Court of Fexae Fort Worth Dieti Nine Court of Criminal Appeals Robert P. Greene Jithey Association Agsne Elation

Court Affirms Civil Appeal In Maud Campbell Case

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals on Wednesday upheld Judge Tayloe’s temporary injunction against Lua vag in the restricted district. The decision was unanimous and listed several other rulings from the docket including Trinity County Lumber and Houston Packing Company matters, with motions and references to receivers and associates.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals WS Fly Maud Camseth Wesley Peacock G. Tay Loe Lua Vag Kenown Maud Campbell Wese Wy Peacock Bexar W. S. Wy Frank Andrews F. Vivalda Trai Bexar Carly Trinity County Lumber Company Elbert Mvonner Stotling Durcan

Supreme Court Proceedings Highlight State Court Rulings

Fragmentary OCR yields a chaotic summary of Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals actions in Texas. Names like Wapien Panter Lumber Company and G. & Pixsa appear amid references to writs, remands, and affirmations involving Fayette, Williamson, and other counties.

The Supreme Court Avoren Tex Noy Supreme Hyatt Wapien Panter Lumber Company Rasy Hawke County Niventon J. Stetlens Pixsa Wramk Payne Klonny Tule Tharttie We A. Wingitin Cronk Ton Seath Mims Thal Gormmission Travin

New Witness Testimony in Carman Case Trial

May 5 in Mineola New York a witness described the Carman murder scene in Freeport. Mrs Carman’s lawyers argued the shooting occurred after nightfall and the assailant fled in darkness. Police clerk Walter Cozens testified the shooting was reported around 1 o'clock.

Minegla N.Y Bulls Nferview Hunt Hmith

Albany Printing Contracts Connected to Roosevelt Case

The Albany Printing Co was paid commissions on public printing orders tied to the Journal Company run by William Barnes. Charles M. Winchester of J B Lyon Co stated the commissions totaled seven hundred dollars. Roosevelt defense planned to call him to testify later in the day.

Syracuse Charles M. Winchescer J. B. Lyon Company Albany Supreme Court Helalt William Barnes Theodore Roosevelt Journal Company William Banns Bir Barnes Roosevelt Jaim BI. Bowars Albeny Journel Company Barnes Mr. Barnes Elsy Qras

Untitled testimony fragment involving Lyon Company officials and commissions

Uncertified public accountant Willam Nusbaum testified about an examination of the Journal Company accounts. The J. B. Lyon Company allegedly paid commissions to the Journal Anarles Bf and related parties. Testimony indicated fines linked to commissions or discounts on tracks and printing in Alboly county.

Mt Armesby Anthony N. Bendy Levi Morten Lyon J. Beavon Company O. A. Quilt Charles J. Wiles Chauncey AT Rapen Nathan Liseberg Willam J. Nusbauim Tournal Company Mr. Bawers J. B. Lyon Anarles

Villa Troops Surrender at Douglas Mexico Truce Request

A detachment of Villa troops near Douglas surrendered after presenting a message of truce during the May holiday. The advance guard stated they were part of a larger Villa force and deserts indicated more troops could follow the same action amid heightened tensions in the region.

Douglas Ariz Carranza Gergisen Ague Prien Villa Joes

Inquest Verdict On Captain’s Death At Sea

An inquest into the death of Captain Gueter of the American oil tanker Gulfight, sunk by a tornado near the Scilly Islands, returned a verdict of heart failure accelerated by shock from the disaster. Evidence showed the Gulfight flew the American flag and was struck by a sudden catastrophe.

Prnlance England Gueter Shin Gulffielt Tom Scilly Islands

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