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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1915

Page

2

Barnes Still on Stand in Roosevelt Breach Case

William Barnes concluded his direct testimony in his lawsuit against Theodore Roosevelt denying parts of Roosevelt and Loyal W. France testimony and contradicting William Losh He claimed Roosevelt reproached him for backing him as temporary state chairman in 1910, and his counsel argued to show the covenant’s dominance in the Republican party He denied seeking to sway legislators during the 1931 senatorial deadlock and said he spoke with Charles F Murphy of Tammany Hall.

Stracusd William Barnes Tredore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt W. France Wiliam Losh Roosevelt Can Republican Wir Hames Charles F. Murphy

Texans Lead in Mission Budget Push At Southern Baptist Meeting

The Southern Baptist Convention pledged a total budget of 1,068,750 for home and foreign missions for the coming year, with Texas requesting 1,000,000 for foreign and 50,000 for home missions. Leaders debated substitutions, approved the budget, and detailed apportionments across states including Texas programs and debts to be addressed.

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FRASS AS A DRINK IN NORSETA ISLANDS TALES

A Baltimore American note reports Norse legends about frass and drinkable water on the Haitian Islands. It describes cattle and horses living without drinking water, subsisting on grass called maninta, with seasonal rains and long treks, while observers wonder at their waterless existence and limited thirst.

Hatyaitian Aden Marty Murnay Genin

Real Facts About Rheumatism and Its Remedies

An advertisement touts 5 8 8 as a divine antidote for rheumatism, claiming it clears impurities and relieves pain. It urges readers to avoid substitutes, promises natural relief, and directs those with stubborn cases to write to The Swit Specife Co for guidance from a physician-led department.

Pyle Exner Medien Specife Co Atlante

Fragmented Travel Narrative About Tragic Event

A hazy account describes a detour of about a mile leading to a French house where a wolf appears and the situation escalates. The wagon and troupe struggle with water shortages and the journey continues toward a distant destination as the narrative hints at a tragedy involving travelers.

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Auto Ordinance Enforcement Warns of Crackdown

Mayor Pro Tem Steves issued orders enforcing state auto ordinances to curb reckless driving in Wiley. He warned arrests any violators and proposed street centerline red lights with insulated wiring and a central standard at Dewey and Bellinger to alert approaching motorists. The plan aims to reduce accidents and improve night driving safety amid coast visit.

Wiley Steves Dewey and Bellingo City Electrician Con Verse

Notice of Bids for Texas State Purchases 1916

Notice from the Office of State Purchasing Austin Texas dated May October 1916 invites sealed proposals to supply a three to twelve month stock to state charitable and charitable institutions beginning September 1 1915. Items include boots shoes groceries laundry supplies crockery glassware hardware tools drugs meats and various other goods. Proposals due June 21 1915 at 10 a m with bids opened publicly. George Lavvy State Purchasing Agent.

State Purchasinggent Austin Texas al- Heles Torus George Lyavy

Gibson Bill Faces Senate Vote Amid House Races

In Austin, debate rages over the Gibson insurance measure as supporters predict Senate passage while opponents vow to fight. House actions center on striking lines and advancing amendments, with Governor Ferguson’s role noted as pivotal. The session also curries attention on state finance, including the Panama Pacific Exposition appropriation and printing bills, as lawmakers contest delays and power to contract.

Austin Tax Bay Senate Ivotn Maker Hood Ferguson Teeguson Legistiatore Cal Paskage Tha Bi Wagetaff Howe Regunrt Np Tice State Health Department Colling Bailey Dewitt Continuent Expense Committee Senviuund House T State Pricital Board Fersusan Committee On Education Supreme Court Ruste Poleating Despita Tia Binle Surerintendes Hardickton Tange Vimiitties Ono Ford Wn Bonate Finance Committee Jesaig Agullin Salt Antonio Chicago Tom Hay Pont- Lentkay Committee Ben Atte House

Baptists condemn YWCA branches in resolution

Houston Cox May 19 The Young Women's Christian Association franchises and Baptist schools were condemned today in a resolution by the Woman's Missionary Union auxiliary to the Southern Baptist convention. The note mentions aid for Belgian war victims from "King Albert's Bank" fund and proceeds from a London published book. A New Sheriff is named in Lockhart Texas as Sheriff Franks vacancy is filled after Franks' assassination. Ranger Captains Fox and Sanders continue investigation.

Houston Cox Young Woman's Christan Association It Baptist Schools Woman's Missinary, Union Southern Baptist] Convention Womnan Bartist Organicalun Briglons Belgium King Albert'a Bank London San Antonis Tred Chabol Madison Street West Commerce Street Lockhart Tex W. WI Franks Fox and Sanders

Item Welcomed by Many Mien

A health tonic described as a three grain tablet is touted as reviving energy for those overworked despondent or nervous with symptoms like heart palpitations dizziness and poor circulation. Readers are advised to obtain and use three grain Vadamene tablets with instructions provided.

Nike Toitani

Mines Pay in Gold Basis in Mexico Conflict Tangle

Fragmented wartime dispatch reports Carranza forces winning or denying victory as Villa troops push in central Mexico. A decree in El Paso orders mine operators to pay workers in gold pesos due to currency pressures, while American and foreign interests urge Washington to press Villista authorities. Nine Mexican detainees near Fort Bliss released. details remain unclear.

EL Faso Tex Viflas Zapala Amner An Nithing Loillass Conunultus Armerican Cen New York Washington Canningy Lailay Lesued Chrepon Carranan Seward, Anccenets Villa

Clash Near Leon Reported In Mexican War Dispatch

Galveston Texas reports a message from the Marranti government claiming Obregon’s forces attacked near Leon. It says the Vistas repulsed the attack with over 472 dead wounded and many prisoners, including artillery corps, while General Ville and Jellen Mac Ron’s reactionaries are cited in the terse dispatch.

Galveston Tex Juan T. Thirns Mu- Ha Menges Seaucad Tele Sropie Marranti Obregon Ville Quregan

Mothers urge milk supply be watched by council

Mothers of San Antonio plan a petition to the sanitation commissioner urging stricter enforcement of the milk ordinance as hot weather nears. The council cites inspector shortages and calls for improved purity, with Miss Umma Pirie and Dr. Mary Harper stressing cleanliness and the link to infant mortality. A follow up meeting is set to outline next year’s work under the new administration.

Council of Mothers Wali San Antonio Board of Health County Medical Society Umma Pirie Pulsite Mary Harper

Marriage Licenses Filed for Eqarag and Wrelle Ruz

A local notice lists marriage licenses filed for Eqarag Vrack and Wrelle Ruz with details readable from the page. The brief entry names the couple and the filing city, reflecting standard civic records.

Five Die After Drinking Poison Mistook for Alcohol

Five persons including John Blount 34 and Mrs Fannie Caldwell 31 died after drinking poison they thought was grain alcohol in a new apartment basement. John Lynch 6,1 and others were treated. Caldwell survived. Also notes the Apex Oil and Gas Co of San Antonio charter approval in Austin.

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