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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
1
A century old notice promotes Vitalitas as a universal nature agent for indigestion liver kidneys and nervous debility. It claims wide public and scientific recognition across Southern states and markets Vitalitas as a non patent medicine to be sold by druggists at Wuener's Drug locations.
May 73 reports reveal ex Federal officers among Villa troops at Aguascalientes. Notable names include General Jost Delgado Manuel Rodrigues Ignacio Moreley Zaragoza Gonzalo Luque and many others among brigadiers captains and lieutenants. Also mentions German-American aviator Frederic Bennie Wandering near San Luis Potosi and a prior shell incident.
At Waco on May 12 the thirty-first annual convention of the Texan Hawkers Association opened under President J. A. Pondrom. Delegates from Texas and several states attended. sessions run three days with aims to discuss Federal Reserve Bank matters and a Texas Women Bankers meeting planned for tomorrow. W. P. B. Harding of Washington is slated to speak on The Federal Reserve Bank and the Patmon.
Rome May 17 report says Italian parliament to vote Thursday on a single clause granting plenary powers to the government as final war action is deferred unless Austria moves first. Crowds cheer as Gabriciele D Annuncia calls war sacred. Prime Minister Salandra’s cabinet faces a historic session amid tense atmosphere and reports of ministerial shifts.
In Rome on May 18 the Netherlands announced sending Algner Wilhelm Nolens, a prelate then in Rome, to re establish a Dutch legation to the Vatican. The move aims to renew diplomatic relations halted after the Netherlands minister failed to invite Pope Leo to the first peace conference at The Hague.
Dispatches from Triest state the death toll from Sunday's rioting near sixty, with elderly among the victims. Austrian forces shell from the Heights of Oplina and threaten bombardment by warships. The city is under siege as troops occupy key areas and powder mills report explosions.
A tarnished OCR note touts a Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for lingering colds and coughs. It claims to relieve chest congestion, stop wheeze, and soothe irritated bronchial passages, with references to early spring and persistent symptoms.
Budapest May 18 Hungarian premier Count Stephan Tisza in a Diet speech hinted at territorial concessions to Italy as the price of continued peaceful relations. He refused to specify details, stressing the aim to secure lasting friendship and elimination of enmity between Italy and Austria Hungary. Count Andrassy urged firm public support to avoid becoming vulnerable to a third party in the Mediterranean.
In Turin Italy on May 27, socialist forces proclaimed a general strike disrupting transport and triggering clashes with police and soldiers after a neutralist meeting. Several persons were reported injured as authorities adopted new measures to maintain order.
Report from Vera Cruz says General Amaro’s Thira division broke small bandit factions near Ajune and routed Villista forces. Fifty Villistas were killed near Fomoca in another engagement, with remnants retreating toward El Oro.
In Washington on May 18 the Higgs National Bank pressed its injunction challenge against Secretary McAdoo Comptroller Williams and Treasurer Burke alleging a conspiracy to wreck the bank. Frank J. Hogan led the bank’s counsel opposing government motions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction in the ongoing Supreme Court proceedings.
A tank steamer named Standard is on fire off the Yucatan coast. Distress signals reached government officials. Tankers Winifred and Bradford responded and are expected to reach the Standard this afternoon to aid the crew. The vessel Yessell is en route to New York. The Standard Oil Company owns the Standard.
Passengers aboard the Cunard liner Transylvania say a submarine was sighted off the northwest coast of Ireland on Saturday afternoon after arrived Glasgow from New York. The captain steered away to safety. Some passengers claim a torpedo discharge, others doubt the report.
Advisers from Lisbon report no calm as tension rises after a shooting incident. Officials in Washington consider the next steps amid renewed calls for action and cautious public statements.
Basil E Ryan of San Antonio was elected president of the new West Texas Epworth League Conference at its annual convention. Other officers include W A Powell vice president Tom Nunnally treasurer Mary Wallace secretary and Elizabeth Blackdell corresponding secretary. Delegates from the West Texas Conference attended, with the meeting noting five years of inactivity and outlining goals to engage young church members.
Russians win a great victory in Bukowina reporting drove back enemy advances between Wiarabnic and Opatow and near the Santhers front. They repelled repeated attacks along the Pruth and captured four martial guns as advance guards crossed the river. A separate note adds about sixty U. S. Army raiders passing through San Antonio en route to Fort Clarke and Douglas via the Southern Pacific railroad.
R G Dasbach a San Antonio born automobile racing driver was badly hurt at the Indianapolis Speedway last Saturday when his car blew a front tire and overturned. He sustained multiple injuries including a broken left leg severe cuts and loss of teeth. His mechanic Frank Galven also suffered injuries. Dasbach and the mechanic cannot race on May 3 as previously planned.
A first day’s run is described with rough notes on a second day covering about one thousand miles. The writer, an ordinary stock car owner, details road experiences near San Antonio and Elmendorf, praises the car’s performance, and invites readers to visit at 10 o’clock to see a fourth day’s journey toward a thousand miles. He notes fuel and lubrication usage, and references C. E. Dahlgren and a Ms. Elmendorf, urging demonstration travel in Harlandale.
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