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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

Page

8

Wu Try to Raise Fund For Law Enforcement League

Members of the Law Enforcement League of San Antonio started a drive Wednesday to raise 2000 to 3590 dollars to continue work. At a F M C A luncheon Tuesday five committees of pastors and laymen were named to return the funds. The money will back efforts to gather evidence at disorderly houses. A mass meeting is planned with Mayor Wooldridge of Austin as chief speaker, to be organized at Thursday noon. Additional committees will be appointed.

Law Enforcement League of San Antonio League F, M,c 4. P. Wooldridge Austin

San Antonio Seeks Liberty Bell Route With Southern Cities

San Antonio joins a Southern campaign urging Philadelphia to route the Liberty Bell to San Francisco via the Southern path. Houston started the idea. cities like Atlanta Dallas Fort Worth and New Orleans back the bid. Petitions will be prepared by the Chamber of Commerce and placed in schools to press the cause as patriotic and school driven.

San Antonio Tor Philadelphia Civius Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Heaumont Houston Dallas Fort Worth Austin el Paso Tiuse Citlas Belive Chamber of Commerce Walton D. Hood Gee Gajit Hood Piin Delphia Currington Rouneil San Francisco Pacific

Walsh's Methods Not Pleasing in White House Friction

In Washington on May 1 President Wilson refused to provide the Commission on Industrial Relations with copies of correspondence between former Governor Ammons of Colorado and others about the Colorado coal strike. The White House said the president did not want to become involved in the Walsh Rockefeller dispute, urging the commission to focus on its investigation without sensational newspaper feuds.

Washington, D.C Wilson Commission of Industrial Relations Ammons Colorado White House Walsh John D. Rockefeller Jr Rockefeller Armmons

Firemen Seek Passes in Texas Association Session

In Waco on May 5 the Texas State Firemen’s Association formed a legislative committee to handle welfare matters and potential anti pass issues. The panel may hire counsel to challenge live transportation rules and seek exemptions from anti pass provisions if needed. The group also aims to address railroad-related concerns for firemen.

Waco Tex Mas Texas Looney

Cinco de Mayo Celebration in San Antonio Opens Festivities

Expatriate Mexicans in San Antonio celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a parade through the city and events at San Pedro Park. Ignacio Garza leads the Ignacio Alamde Society committee with Carlos Munoz Fay Mundo Villareal and Anastacia Rodriguez assisting. The program features a Mexican national hymn, prizes for best dancers, music daily from 3 to 7, speeches, and fireworks.

Moslco San Antonio Vinca de Mayo United Mexico Puebla Ignacio Zaragoza Maximilian Queretaro Dial J Renerals Miramon Meita San Antonio Cinco de Mayo San Pedi Park Mall San Pedro Park Ignacio Alinnde Society Jugh Gara i Garza Carlos Munoz Faymundo Villareal Anastacia Rodriguez Mexico Sociedad Allende Ute

Gond weight reduction technique woven to minimize crushing

A brief note reports a method of reducing gond weight by fully shrinking and weaving it to minimize crushing. The description emphasizes material efficiency and structural resilience in the final product.

Home Grown Foods Luncheon Planned by Woman’s Club

The civic department of the Woman’s Club met Tuesday to plan a July luncheon built around home-grown foods. Mrs A W Daniel was named luncheon chairman and Mrs Joseph Getschler and Miss Mary Dig were elected civic department chair and vice-chair, respectively. An exhibit of local fruits and vegetables will accompany tastings and prizes for top displays.

Woman's Club Civic Department A. W. Daniel Joseph Getschler Mary Dig Women's Club

Submarine Warfare Shown In Howe Pictures At Grand Opera House

Viewers see the submarine in naval warfare through Lyman W. Howe’s films at the Grand Opera House. The footage promises insight into daily life of sailors, air scarcity, and the dangers beneath the sea, beyond mere battleship gun action. It emphasizes training, discipline, and the essential role of submarines in defense.

Lyman W. Howe I Grand Opera’ House Lfe

Vanity Case Sale Offers New German Silver Designs

New designs with satin finishes and chased fronts introduced for vanity cases. Includes car-fare holders mirrors and powder puffs. Special prices at 2.50 and 3.95, similar cases in mobile metal at 69 cents. Moltson's-Newy offers these items.

Sound of guns staged to shock audience in fireworks finale

The article describes gunfire sounds produced by stage devices for realism and audience reactions. It notes a final gun with a real flash directed at the audience, and mentions scenes set in the Philippines as equally interesting.

Evryone Philippines

Obituary notices of Griffin and Lodge with undertaker details

Mrs J W Griffin 25 died at home on Halliday Avenue Tuesday. Survived by husband J W Griffin parents Mr and Mrs J H Davis brother James F Davis sisters Nellie Maxwell and Pearl Martin. Undertaker holding body awaiting husband arrival. Edward H Lodge 42 engineer died at residence 206 Burnet Street. Body to Ringwood for interment. wife to accompany. Lodge native of Tennessee. Undertaker notes from Shelled-Tering and Pearce Robinson. Carriage and ambulance services advertised.

Griffin J. W. Griffin Halliday Avenue San Antonio Hastigs Arkansas Divs J. H. Davis James F. Davis Nellie Maxwell Pearl Martin Dallas Riebe Undertaking Company Nell Dodgh Edward H. Lodge Burnetttreet Ringwood Shelley-Loting Undertaking Company Mr. Dodge Titnois Tenness

Hearo Confesses to Rebbery Case

Sheriff Joan W Tobin with Det James Galreath and Alfonse Newton and City Detective White arrested a man believed to have robbed a store at Scherte Sunday. A large quantity of groceries and merchandise was found at the suspect’s place and the chief deputy said the man confessed to the robbery.

Hearo Rebbery Joan W. Tobin James Galreath Alfonse Newton White Scherte Galbreath

Alvarado Man Restored by Wonderful Remedy

Alvarado Texas resident A Hensley suffered long digestive troubles including colic attacks indigestion and inactive liver. After using Mayr s Wonderful Remedy he reports rapid relief and urges stomach sufferers to try it with a money back guarantee. Sold by Sommers Drug Store and A D Flacher.

Y. A. Hensley Alvarado Texas Mayr Sommers’ Drug Store A. Dm Flacher

Fifth annual UIL meet to be held at University of Texas

The fifth annual University Interscholastic League contests for debate declamation and athletics will be hosted by the University of Texas Friday and Saturday May 7 and 8. Lodging and meals are arranged through fraternities with railroads offering a one third round trip rate. Most San Antonio district contestants are San Antonio High School students accompanied by many faculty and chaperoned by Misa Lucie Newton.

Tha’ University Interescholastic League University of Texas Austin San Antonio San Antonio High School Merers W. J. Williams Frederick Abbott O. Hatsler J. M. Hall

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