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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1915

Page

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Riots and German-Targeted Violence Plague South Africa

In Capetown and major cities South Africa, mobs inflicted heavy damage on German property and natives. Troops and police struggled to prevent unrest as warehouses and shops burned, prompting mass dislocations and a general exodus of German residents. Officials report large-scale destruction and ongoing security measures amid tensions and interning proposals.

London Capetown Botha Gotha South Africa Windhoek Eayite Africa Hne Rendinest Capecara Holgls Noel Pire Mort Elisabeth Pretoria Mme Germin Maritebite

Austin School Lawn Fete Draws Large Crowd

A long running Austin school fete drew a large crowd with 16 booths and a varied program. Performers included many named student groups and soloists, with piano accompaniments by Mines Rielly Moore and Mildred Migean.

Austin School Lawn Stephen Avatln Oingville Rakelew Willis Morgan Charles Cato Frank Firay Todd John Cain Francis Iroin Merbert Pierce Walter Coa Allyn Enasely Carl de Moon Senegamb

Can't Praise Cardus Enough Cardui Health Miracle Seeded

Mrs Dengberly writes Cardus helped her after weakness and faintness. She wore down, then took Cardui Pills and Glasy, reporting renewed strength, nerve support, backache relief, and restored vitality. She recommends Cardui to any suffering woman and notes local druggists stock Cardai.

Wd. Dengberly Cardus Weinin Cardut Cardal Jean Traine

Giant 38 pound cabbage displayed from Victoria patch

A colossal 38 pound head of cabbage, believed to be the largest seen in San Antonio, was received Saturday by Mat H Mayer from Louis Hiller at Victoria and placed on exhibition at Kunkel Station. A 32 pound head was sent to Governor Fetsey by Mr Butler, who makes cabbage and cauliflower.

San Antonio Mat H. Mayer Louis Hiller Victoria Mr. Mayer Kunkel Maver Fetsey Mrr Bultet Trang

Poison Sickness Sends Bir. Henderson to City Hospital

Bir. TD G Henderson was taken to city hospital at 20 o'clock Saturday afternoon suffering from poison. She later collapsed near Imperial Leather Shop at 604 Bad Houston Street where she had been employed. Doctors gave quick aid and predicted possible recovery. Relatives from Dallas were notified. Nearby notes mention AUSLIN, Ter, Bay liv, serving at naval station, and a telegram seeking service records amid wartime tensions. In Washington, Anton Johannsen testified before the Federal Industrial Relations Commission on California labor questions and the International Trotting Workers Union.

G. Henderson Joepital Imperial Houston Streat Henderann Dallas Texas

Del Rio Boy Dies Here of Tetanus

John William Edwards, 14, a Del Rio Texas schoolboy, died here from tetanus suspected after a bullet wound to the foot an accident while turtle shooting. He passed english exams Thursday, told his mother, and died Saturday night. funeral arrangements follow at home.

del Rio John William Edeardés del Ri Tex San Antonio Pe Lindser Devils River Nene John

Grand jury to probe flection charges in county race

Assistant district attorney said Saturday the county grand jury will investigate alleged irregularities in the municipal primary. Credible testimony may change the scope as witnesses are subpoenaed, with Judge Anderson directing the panel to consider hearsay cautiously.

Pisidol J. I Onion Jr Hal Bao Gnian Dietrit Anierson

Tribute to federal officers by Alabama judge in San Antonio

Judge Berry De Lamar Clayton of Alabama praised the district attorney's office marshal's office and other federal officials during a brief San Antonio court session before departing for El Paso. Judge T S Maxey returns from New Orleans to relieve Judge Gayton Monday morning. A. G. Gillis, a negro preacher, was sentenced to one year and one day in Leavenworth and fined $2000 for impersonating a U S pension agent and fraud.

San Antonio Berry de Lamar Clayton Alabama Clayton el Paso T. S. Maxey New Orleans Airpult Court of Appeals Veneh Gayton Federal Court A.G. Gillis

Conference on Sewer Contracts At City Meeting

Mayor Brown convened a conference with representatives from sewer mining and construction companies to discuss contracts. The assembly focused on project scope, funding, and timelines amid ongoing municipal infrastructure plans.

City contract tensions ease after officials clash over sewer work

A misquoted council transcription shows Lambert and party debating payments and contractor affairs. Officials claim city protection and predict a potential profit in contracts while disputes over sewer pipe payments loom. Alderman Laender plans a fishing trip to Targon for a forthcoming outing.

Daka Lambert Lag Sar Onan Ats Tvom Brown Field Laonder Csast Targon

Baraga Issue Before The Baptists At Baraga Convention

Report of the Southern Baptist convention committee on Sunday school work favors keeping Baraca and Philathea classes but limits them to nonintrusive roles. Debate centers on interdenominational concerns and the nonprofit status of copyrighted class names. S.B. Tull comments on church activities urging exclusive focus on Bible teaching.

Binston Tex Baracs Iptlithea Vlasson Bundy Sehorla Erangelten Ayencuse N.Y Nisce Baras Clisaea Waii Iter Muean Southern Baptists Mann Ami B. Tull Paducah Temple

Mrs Maria Meyer Dies In San Antonio Home

Mrs Marie Anna Mayer 75 died Saturday morning at 144 North Street home after emigrating from Schlangenbod Nugssa Germany at age eleven. She lived in Indianola then San Antonio since, married F Z Mayer in 1850, mother of thirteen with three dead. She belonged to St Joseph Catholic church, St Anne's Society, and Third Order of Francis. Funeral from home Sunday afternoon.

Marie Anna Mayer Schlangenbod Nugssa Germany Indianola Texas San Antonio Ane F. Z. M Meyer St. Joseph's Catholic Church St Anne's Society Third Order of Francis Meyer G- Seng C.F. Landauer Henry Ashley Ed Crawford Ingaville Ed Kutullu Charles George Floreevilla Sieter Hbt Stenislang Lady of the Lake Convent Mary Annit’ Meyer San, Md Mayer Austin, Teas Tyro Brothers Jake Staudt Adam ‘Staudt Cot Floresvile

Expecting Fair Weather Despite Northwest Storm Area

Major Allen Buell reports a well defined storm area northwest of the region but expects fair weather locally. Aside from possible showers, no major changes are anticipated in the next 24 hours. The storm aries is affecting the Northwest with cloudy rainy conditions while the Southwest shows threatening weather but likely continued fair conditions.

Tere Allen Buell Ares West Sis

Orgy of Death Sparks Pardon Board Clash

Phoenix report says a heated exchange over five men doomed to hang on May 23 intensified as Governor Hunt demanded the pardons and paroles board transmit the cases to him for executive clemency. The board kept sole authority, resisting the demand.

Phoenix Ariz Toflay Hoverely Clamency Inn

Lusitania victims to be sent home soon

New York dispatch reports bodies from the Lusitania disaster will be shipped home aboard the steamer New York leaving Liverpool at 9 tonight and expected to reach New York May 2. Among identified victims are Alfred G. Vanderbuilt, J. Foster Stackhoust, Mrs. Wiliem Chrichton, Surgeon J. F. McDermott, and G. L. P. Vernon. Twenty eight bodies recovered include a three month old and a young woman with the maiden name Anna Hill.

New York Ning Lusitanis Charias Franman Livergfoot New York la Georgy Liberghien Robert Dearhourgh G. L. P. Vernon London J. Foster Stackhoust Anna Hill Irnham Avenue Tor Roto

Obituary notices from San Antonio families

Obituaries note Herman Antoin Lewis 21 died at his brother’s home in Mes A Levels 371 Gamay rakeet 7720 week Saturday morning survived by mother Mrs A Lewis three brothers Whi tdsm Starry and Harrie Lewis and two sisters Miks Stella Lewis all of San Antonio funeral Sunday interment private. Leo Anthony Buchanan 8 years old son of Mr and Mrs J Buchanan of 511 Bengulte jelrest died Friday night funeral Sunday 5pm interment in Be Joseph's Cemetery. Myra Clinton Heard 47 died Friday 11:30am at 124 Highland Boookerach native of South Carolina survived by husband Clinton Heard and daughter Mrs 2 S Heyner of Hingaville Texas body sent to Refugio. Velia B Krause daughter of Mr and Mrs E Hause died Friday funeral Sunday 4pm interment Mission Burial Park. Higinio Continas 24 died at home 105 Felt Street after short illness survived by mother two brothers and one sister all of San Antonio funeral 8 o’clock Saturday at home and San Fernando cathedral interment San Fernando. Mrs David Burns funeral held at Mission-bars park Friday. survived by husband daughter and two sons and granddaughter Frances Watkins all children at bedside in Houston.

Lewis Herman Antoin Lewis Mes Gamayrakeet Mra. A. Lewis Whitdsm Starry Harrie Lewis Miks Stella Lewis San Antonio Ute Tosally Bushanan Leo Anthony Buchanan Mra J. Buchanan Bengulte Jelrest Joseph Heard Myra Clinton Heard Refugio Texas South Carolina Pat Clinton Heard Heyner Hingaville Hetugio Irideyvient Heers Cortinab Higinio Coniicts Felt Street Iliméos Mexico San Fernando Cathedral Sanernando Ges Nsreissa Frances Watkins Burns Houston

Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co Funeral Services Ad

Automobile equipment Sheloy-Foring Undertaking Co and Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co advertise funeral services. Phones Crockett 2328 and general ads promote their quick plans and cash options.

Sheloy-Foring Tndertaking Co Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co Crockett

Hibernia Mortgage Company of San Antonio Formed

The charter was filed in the State Department at Austin on Saturday. Capital stock set at US $69,000. Incorporators include Thomas L. Conroy Joseph P. Degenan G R Ostau rn Messy J Taufer and Auxusius McQlaskey. The company aims to transact mortgage business and intends to issue stock for officers and a place of business.

Hibernia Mortgage Company of San Antonio State Department Avstin Thomes L. Conroy Joseph P. Degenan G. R. Ostaurn Nestite Noel

Comment on Wilson Note to Germany Provokes Mixed Replies

Grand Rapids and many cities report reactions to President Wilson's note to Germany. Senators Alden Smith Porter McCumber Overman Pomeroy and others praise the tone and firmness, while some caution about potential diplomatic risks and the path to peaceful resolution without war. Diverse views from governors congressmen and international observers emphasize neutrality and protection of American lives at sea.

Sting Courtesus Wahpeton No Th Germany United States Benetor Porter J. McCumber Saag International Rade Seudlor Salsbury Delaware Wilson Henator Overman North Carolina Provident Los Singeees Ik Goldets Maryland Indianapolis Ind oThs America New York Pan-American Financial Se Tom Washington Wilmnn Pmanta Wilson Bardens Ricardo Aldao Br. Wilean Raman Atag Panema Hoapecks Dingland England Alfonso Quinones San Salvador Lanzvone Elondidken

Om the Allies Side in Chicago Abend Post

The Abend Post argues that the United States fully supports England and its allies and condemns Bryan for supporting Germany. It contends U S involvement in the war is unwanted by most Americans, warning against provocations and unintended consequences from German and Mexican actions.

Chicago Abend Germany United States England Ben - Francisco Ayimocrat Btr Bryan Mexico United’ States

Cough Remedies Endorsement Amid May Health Notes

A fragmented notice describes coughs lingering into May and suggests Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Malloy inflammation remedies with non opiate content. It mentions President Wilson, nasal and bronchial relief, and a note on digest and dinner attendance, reflecting early 20th century health guidance.

Foley Wilson Germany

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