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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1915

Page

2

Sit Tight Keep Cool During Crisis

The United States faces a grave situation after an official act of the German government, with warnings and potential consequences. Citizens are urged to remain calm, support President Wilson, and trust in measured action while awaiting official decisions. The public is advised to avoid provocation and maintain self-control during this tense period.

United States Amercanier Weiner Stas Wilson United

Sensational prospects in bank dispute case

The Rings bank of Washington D C battles the secretary of the treasury and the comptroller of the currency in a May 12 trial. Rumors swirl about sinister influence and government financial ties, with critics warning the testimony may reveal hidden links between officials and big interests.

Rings Bank of Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury Ciel Washington New York Spie Ins Vhen Che Tresdant Wilson

Exonerations and the Riggs case in public finance

The article discusses exonerations involving major financial institutions and former administration officials. It notes that exonerating the Russ bank of unfair practices does not prove innocence for any side. Testimony is expected to reveal government officials’ influence and how patronage shapes business life, with emphasis on the Riggs case and the public’s right to informed reasoning.

Wilton Amy Sintils Barne

Kansas Film Censorship Sparks Debate Over Moral Standards

A Kansas censorship push seeks to bar interior shots of liquor saloons and certain robberies, arguing state prohibition and protecting children. Critics warn such powers risk subjective bans and harm freedom, while advocates cite harm from sensational movies and dime-novel parallels.

Kansas San Antonio Ivelance Stajard Film Exchange Companies Festus ‘Foste Carrie Simpson Favill

Hatters at Lanbury face loss of homes in labor dispute

The Hatters' Union faces a crisis as 186 workers risk losing lifetime homes tied to a haycott case. Damages were ordered against defendants, with May 20 as a payment deadline, amid a labor conflict sparked by the United Laborers of North America.

American Federation of Labor LD. E. Loewe Danbury Union Boycoit D. Kk. Loewe Waycourt Jase Hep Waynes Mar Loewe Federation of Labor Mn Gompers Iis Angeles Dynamiters Itz Lowe Adda Danbury Supreme Court Hatters Court of Last Resort Lanbury Diion Yetting Whit Wiis United Mauers North Aimerica

Avroplane Proves Highly Valuable Warfare Tool

The European eight months of conflict show the Avroplane as crucial for scouting and range finding in heavy artillery. Allied use at the Dardanelles proves its value, advancing air power as a decisive new weapon while submarines and Zeppelins disappoint with limited impact. The United States may benefit from the European example.

Europe Dardanelles United States Atlanta, Journal

Campaign Against the Open Season Fly Urges Citizens

Brownsville Herald calls for a community campaign against the house fly, urging every man woman and child to join. Emphasizes cleanliness in homes stables streets and alleys and stresses baker meat shop and restaurant kitchens as shared citizen responsibility.

Board of Health Brownsville Herad

City vs country children health debate sparks alarm

Austin American notes Thomas D. Wood of Columbian University cites alarming figures on urban child health. He claims 30,000 NYC arrival children have organic heart trouble and hundreds of thousands suffer pulmonary disease, spinal defects, hearing or sight issues, or malnutrition, suggesting country schools may fare worse by comparison.

New York City Thomas D. Wood Faculty of Columbian University Austin American

Love's Labor in a Firestorm

A melodramatic crime tale unfolds with Joseph Drum and his sister Flo as danger closes in. A blackout raid, theft from a jewelry trail, and a tense chase push the fugitives toward a hoped safe escape while police close in.

Original Peace Efforts at Mugue Faced Delays

The piece notes limited progress for a peace conference at The Mugue as delegates fail to gather amid hostilities. It laments originality among women organizers while claiming the United States remains the sole assembly site for peace. Dispatches praise Canadian troops and national pride in Canada, portraying rugged patriotism.

Mugue United States of America New York World

Milady America at Her Best Fashion Sermon Summary

Daily Fashion notes a standard for street wear with gabardine and serge outfits. It highlights a navy gabardine suit worn by Mise Simpson of Washington with a hip length belted jacket and short skirt, paired with a transparent brimmed sailor, georgette crepe bodice, gloves, and white pumps. It praises simple lines adaptable to other materials and suggests khaki with taf feta for later use.

Mise Simpson Washington, D.C Oni

Outcry Over Anti-Trust Ruling From Attorney General

The Attorney General warns that the decision to prosecute shipping trusts under anti-trust laws lacks firm grounds in the nation’s legal sense. He argues that trusts are not guilty until proven, and using interstate commerce clauses to curb trust privileges may be a misapplication. He urges clearing statutes to avoid entangling and pointless amendments.

Philadotesin Pulte Alkhey Gregory Phim Pamime Canal Crumpoe Zullty Ubo Tay Lecmine Muile” Woods Shipping Trust Seneral

Sleepy Time Tales For the Lith Folk

A fragment from a childhood fantasy recounts a gloomy gnome meeting a golden fairy who heals his headache. Their friendship grows as she frees him from a trap and guides him home while other gnomes mock the tale’s magic.

Olie Triruia

London Times readers challenge war reality claim

A Morton Transcript piece recalls reader letters arguing the nation underestimates the war. They challenge complacency about khaki soldiers, local taxes, Zeppelin raids and street lamp blackouts. The letters insist citizens do not grasp the true scale of the conflict facing the country.

The London Times England Timag Lloyd Georgs Aaitthot

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