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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1915

Page

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Vitalitas claims cure for stomach and nervous disorders

An old advertisement argues digestive and nervous ailments shorten life expectancy and claims Vitalitas as a universal remedy. It touts stomach disorders as most common killers and promotes Vitaitas bottles sold at Wagner's Drug Store with druggists carrying the product.

Nathan Tenefer Ibadnegritnse Zheir Cortletn Yey Vitalitar Vitalitas Wagner's Drug Store

Fort Worth Banker Killed by Train

The Fort Worth banker Captain W. B. Edrington, president of the Traders' Nation Bank and Fort Worth Clearing House Association, was killed in railroad yards. Witnesses saw him stumble on tracks as a train arrived. his advanced age and health issues noted. A Confederate veteran, he was very wealthy and had recently returned from New York. The cause and details remain mysterious.

Port Wort Pox W. BR. Edrington Traders’ Nation Bank Te Fort Word Clearing House Association New York Tie

Weather snapshot for tourist regions across major cities

Observations show temperatures, wind directions, and conditions. San Antonio and nearby areas report cloudy conditions and variable winds, with cool to cold air continuing. Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul, Denver, and New York display ranges from partly cloudy to clear, with southwest or northwest winds and low temperatures in the last 24 hours. Washington notes calm to breezy conditions with cooler air and a 34 hour low around the upper 30s to mid 40s.

At & A Nortwest Chicago ST Paul Tenning Denver Howe New York Rans Bieh Uwashington Jeliway

Election Day injunction sought against city and county officials

A Peoples Municipal League suit seeks to restrain Sheriff Jahiu W Tobin Constable Joan Tratner Chief Januaster and other officials from loitering near polling places and interfering with voters in the upcoming election. The filing claims a conspiracy to influence electors and asks for a one hundred foot polling zone and removal of coercive conduct with costs and relief to follow. Attorneys include Wrunk H Wask Guy S Mclarland EP Tipscomb Selig Deutschmann and Arthur Surkamo.

Aalit Jahiu W. Tobin Joan E. Tratner Januaster People's Municipal League W. 5. Anderson Lst Brown Pollman Bawerton Cantu Joe Vitlarent Joe Boel Stant N. Vielen I Bertians Cononiracy Poti‘tion Jonvecin An. Woter Alvera Span Otea Attornays Peanie's Municipal League Wrunk H. Wask Guy S. Mclarland EP. Tipscomb Selig Deutschmann Arthur Surkamo

City-Polling Place Challenge Prepared For Court

The mayor and city answer an injunction filed by the People’s Municipal League challenging designated polling places like fire stations and neighborhood stores. Attorneys argue no prior objections were raised and these sites have long been used and known to the public. The city contends there is no need to alter election procedures under the Terrell election law.

Brown People's Municipal League Gillette Seventy-third District Terrell

Lusitania Torpedo Off the Irish Coast

Reports from the Lusitania sinking detail notable passengers including Alexander Campbell of John Dewar and Sons Elbert Hubbard and D A Thomas the Welsh coal magnate Lady Mackworth and Alfred Vanderbilt among others aboard. panic spread as stock markets plunged with war securities tumbling and stable issues falling in the hours after the attack.

Alexander Campbell John Dewar and Sons London Tommy Rat Elbert Hubbard The Philistine D. A. Thomas Lady Mackworth Alfred G. Vanderbilt New York Julienite Ayala Liverpool East Aurora N. Y Charles Frohman F. G. Radia Mexico Great Britain Sir Huen Lane England Toronto Montreal Canada Kinsale Ireland Cork St. George's’ Channel Cunard Lane

Lusitania Sunk Shock Waves Through Washington Officials

Officials in Washington reacted with shock to the Lusitania torpedoing as President Wilson was briefed and inquiries began on American casualties. The Lusitania, built 1906 in Glasgow, was a Cunard liner famed for speed, 785 feet long with 32 500 gross tons, owned by Cunard in Liverpool and captained by W T Turner. Submarine activity off Ireland and near the Lusitania’s route prompted fears of further attacks, while records showed a speed record and the ship’s notable launch and christening events.

Washington Lusitania Administration Setichis Wilson White House Queenstown Liverpool Foreign Office Glassgow Cunard Steamship Company, Limited Wo T_ Turner England Germany Soerg Ireland Glasgow Cherbury Atlantic Ocean Irish Geritarian Gennan Lusitania Jad Mauretania Ish Clyde Hank Wis Nverclyde

U S Asks Allies Of Japan Their Attitude

Report from Washington notes Secretary Boynton and Ambassador Chinda held talks at the State Department after White House discussions. Officials debate whether a full statement will be issued today by the embassy or Japanese government while China negotiations focus on group five demands.

Tokio Peking Boyan White House Amhaarador Chinda State Department Topmont Cng Ambannaidar Res Hoporta Lat Japan Redding China Howe Nero Group Five Mongolia Manchuria Ghantung Fukleo Wea O Yuan Shi Kai

Japan Modifies Demands in China Ultimatum

Baron Kato and other ambassadors report added modifications to Japan's China ultimatum. Warships and transports prepare for possible action as pressure rises. China expected to respond, while Japan readies fleets in Sageho and the Gulf of Pectul.

TOEIO Baron Kato China Japan United States Taran Orient Nichi-Nichi Peking Saya Mioki Chin Mizen Kongo Sageho Ching Navs Icamimura Sagem Suwo Gulf of Pectul

Protecting Chinese Residents in Japan Amid Spying Accusations

Police guard Professor Arlen, advisor to President Yuan Shi Kai, after speakers label him a Chinese spy. Authorities plan ample protection for Chinese residents in Japan amid rising tensions.

Hinki Professor Arlen Yuan Shi Hai Japan

W B Cloete on Lusitania voyage and San Antonio ties

Englishman W Brodrick Cloete of London, long a San Antonio visitor and business partner with Mexican mining and agricultural interests, traveled aboard the Lusitania on its last voyage. He spoke cautiously about the war and England’s hopes to defeat Germany, staying in New York and San Antonio during recent years. He was joined by Texas cotton buyer R J Timms and RT Mona aboard the Lusitania when it sailed from New York.

San An- Wonle Day New York W. Brodrick Cloete San Antonio Tex W Brodrial Cluete London Cloete United States Ugha Seyors Juusilants Thin City New York City Undun Fire Mexico Texas Ite Mex Telinedmont America England Lusitania Robert Kumpfmann Menger Hotel Herbert Lynch

Severe frosts hit Kansas and surrounding states

Reports from the local weather bureau indicate killing frosts in all Nebraska except the extreme east, plus heavy rains in Oklahoma and much of Kansas. Low temperatures fell below freezing at many locations, with Kansas and Southwest Missouri cited as danger zones for frost tonight by Observer Conner.

Kansas City Nebraska Colorado Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Conner

Frost in Panhandle Texas Raises Spring Chill

Frosts hit the Panhandle with 30 degrees in Amarillo as a cold front sweeps through Texas and Oklahoma. Early morning readings include Abilene 42, Oklahoma City 44, Fort Worth 48, Dallas 61, Galveston 72 with rain expected across South Texas.

Dallas Tex Panhandle Texas Amarillo Oklahoma Abilene Oklahoma City Okla Forth Worth Galvestom

Mexico seeks U S cotton for mills amid market turnout

News from Mexico City Puebla and Yucatan indicate growing demand for American cotton as war-perturbed home supplies dwindle. Factories accelerate imports and textule industries plan expansion while Governor Alvarado reports Mann & Co has $600,000 in New York to meet Yucatan railway bondholder needs and a $54.04 cheque. United States currency shipments have been made to service interest on bonds. Railroad interests in Yucatan have been adjusted to protect foreign bondholders.

Cruz Mex Theris & Dig Amerket Mexico Ameri CIA Tventy-two Puebla Alvarado Yucatan Ladenburg Mann & Co New York United States Teria Youcatah

Dr Carman Aghn Testifies In Freeport Shooting Trial

Dr Ed ward Carman recounts the shooting of Mrs Louise Batley in her office in Freeport on a wet day. He says a hand with a revolver appeared through a broken window as glass shattered. The defense argues darkness aided the escape while the state notes street lights were on at 0 o clock the night of the incident.

Minwola N.Y Ward Carman Wits Jenargs Urs Louise D. Batley Freeport Hla Carman William R. Smith Frdsport

Storm Toll Rises Across Louisiana and Mississippi

A May 1 storm system swept through Louisiana and Mississippi causing 33 deaths and injuries to at least 60 people. Reports from St Helens Parish list one dead and six injured, with additional fatalities in adjacent counties. Most victims were Negro, and property damage was extensive.

New Orleans Louisiana Cnahome St. Landry Parish

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