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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1915

Page

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Collision Involving Steamer And Freighter Details

The report describes a collision involving the steamer and freighter with about 200 crew aboard. It mentions cargo of foodstuffs valued near $1,000,000 and notes passengers mainly from Europe. A long fragment discusses Vitalitas, a patented remedy, its uncertain ingredients, and claims of health benefits promoted by Wagner's ProgStore.

Ryntam Netherlands Burs Wagner ProgStore Salary Drugelsta

Warships Transfer Passengers After Collision Near Cape

A wireless message from Horton reports passengers and part of the crew of the Thorhamer Hyndum were transferred to the steamship Josaphy after a collision in fog. The Hyndum sailed for Baracoa while the Cuneo and South Carolina pursued to New York. The Ryndam, with escorts, followed as waters rose in the hold. Two ships reported damaged bows and approaching the port of New York. Great ice conditions cut the eastern Newfoundland sea lanes with ships trapped in harbors.

Teyndam New York Cuneo Ryndam Boulh Carglipa Texas Louisiana Newfoundland St, Johns Easter New Tounslond

Automobile Licenses List With Several Vehicle Owners

A list of automobile licenses includes John Neiflert at 1832 Caraden and BG. Chamberlain at 053-Overland with 360 dollars. J. F. Lenert at Stearns paid 20 dollars. Other entries show addresses 1718 North 8 and 925 San Pedro with Studebaker and Wolf Ackerman in Texas. totals and vehicles vary.

John Neiflert Caraden Overland BG. Chamberlain Stearns J. F. Lenert Chetktes North Te. Franua San Pedro Studebaker Wolf Ackerman Khy Tex

Rangers Ambushed Near Valentine Texas Kill Two

A band of Mexican attackers ambushed a party of five American peace officers near the Rio Grande. Gene Hulen and Joe Sitter were slain, with Rangers Cummins and Trollinger and River Guard Craighead surviving. The battle left empty cartridges and a sparsely settled Big Bend area marked by cattle thieves and border tensions. Hulen, brother of former Texas Adjutant General John A. Hulen, resided in Houston. The attack occurred after dark near Valentine, Texas, about 40 miles west of the river.

Altink Tex Gene Hulen Joe Sitter Loday Mestean Big Bend Texas Rio Grande Valentine Indoy Wolfe Wetwa Amerieae Tose Aldo Cummina Trollinger Craighead Sitter Wulew T Hulen John A. Hulen Houston

Ambush prompts ranger pursuit after Mexican incident

General Kutchings received a telegram from J J Alva, Terrell county sheriff, offering Dia services for the burial and body shipment to Gainesville. Kutchings replied that governor’s authority lacks justification for acceptance while Captain Monroe Wox and company members who were ambushed have headed to Mars with dawn departure, and no decision was made on further Tangure deployment.

Gainesville Kutchings J. J. Alva Terrell County del Rio Dia Monroe Wox Ranger Mars Hutenings Tangure

Americans in Italy face growing paperwork surge

Washington May 6 Officials expect a sizable credit of Americans in Italy as Italy enters the European war. Many are unchanged tourists or travelers seeking citizenship documentation. State Department has prepped consulates with extra staff, though not burdened by foreign interests.

Washington Italy State Department Department Austria Ihaly United States

War Book For Our Readers On The European Conflict

The San Antonio Light offers Willis J. Auvot's The Nutlong at War, a six month European war chronicle. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs, the $9 volume is distributed through daily papers on a small deposit basis, documenting deeds of valor and the devastation of war.

Oeetr Caurey Busonuun Atlantic San Antonio Light Arrivanco Willis J. Auvot San Antonio Nshete Talien

Building Permits for New Frame House on Perez Street

A sketchy item notes building permits for a new frame house on Perez street. Details are sparse with unclear street names and misordered words. No dates or confirming authorities are provided in the readable fragment.

Emo Ggueman OX. Dihite Perez Street

AULEN S DEATH CONETRMED NEAR PILARES

A U S T I N Texas May 26 Added tonal information confirms ranger E B Halen brother of former Adjutant General John A Halen of Houston was killed near Pilares Rangers and river guards were ambushed about fifty miles from the railroad Halen and Inspector Sittura were killed May 24 bodies not recovered until May 25 both shot ten pieces and in such condition they could not be moved at McGee reach General John A Hulton sought confirmation of the report

Austin Tex Hutchings Rangera Pieares E. B. Halen John A. Halen Houston Ihe Cline Marfa Pilares Halen Sittura Bather McGee Reach Wassles John A. Hulton

Local Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples

The records show marriages licensed for Yack and Abbott, Suezala Kaurin, Lena W. Carruthers, Toby May Gunnunes, William Jos oh Hegner, and Torahy Serian Stabler. Dates and offices not specified in the fragment.

Amalie 1 2 3 Non-Carbon Cylinder Oil Trademark

The text references Amalie 1-2-3 Non-Carbon Cylinder Oil with scattered phrases about product usage and branding. The readable fragments mention Amalie, non carbon cylinder oil, and a marketing style slogan.

Amalie

Monterey to Vera Cruz rail link restored amid Mexican turmoil

Telegraph communication between Monterey and Vera Cruz is reestablished and rail service to open soon as Carranzistas advance. Reports say 10,000 troops concentrate in Monterey for campaigns against Torreon and Chihuahua while Zapista remnants evacuate. Sabinas attacked. Colonel Pereda orders immediate assault and junction with forces from Matamoros. Villistas loot Monterey before departure, while U.S. dispatches note riots and food shortages easing with railroad reopening.

Vera Cruy Mex Monterey Vera Cruz City of Mexico Ildefonso Vazquez Tor- Teoh Chihuahua Paradon Raul Mundero United States Villistas Washington Etata Department Jared

Becker Execution Set for Week of July Sixteen

The Court of Anooaly fixed the week of July 16 for the execution of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, convicted in the Herman Rosenthal murder. Counsel Martin T. Manton planned to confer with Becker at Sing Sing, and said there would be no clemency request to Governor Whitman. District Attorney Parking noted Becker’s only chance lies in new evidence or a gubernatorial appeal, while Perkins cited no constitutional questions for federal intervention.

Albany Anooaly Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Martin T. Manton Ierman Tasanthal Court of Appeals Vinst Becker Sing Bing Manton Becker Whitman Parking Perkins United States Supreme Court

Orphans Readied for Thursday Exposition Park Outing

Orphans from Protestant and Catholic homes will enjoy a Thursday outing organized by the Orphans' Outing Association. Special street cars will depart city hall at 3 oclock with free park concessions and a one pound candy gift for each of 219 children upon return at 7. Donations of cars are requested via Mrs Paschal, and Mrs L Goodman leads the association. Also tonight a concert by the Antonio Muntoloni Band features Beattie songs and folk dances at 8 13.

Sity Orphans Exposition Park St. Peter's Home Conception Mission Frank Pagehal Ute Gating Association Tor Automoniles Paschal Creckett Associat Tlen L. Goodman

Engineer Gave It 10 Children Claim

An elderly engineer Mr James Hougue of 5311 Rosette Street Pistabure credits Plant Juice for curing his stomach trouble and torpid liver after six weeks. He previously gave it to his children who improved rapidly. He urges friends to try it and notes symptoms of stomach derangement. Plant Juice sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.

Tne James Hougue Rosette Street Pistabure Hodigan McCline & Erwit Co. Ag San Antonio St Fischer’s Drug Store

Obituary notices for Ennis Foreman and others as printed

Obituaries announce Jennie Clark Ennis 56 of 227 Narpastreet died Tuesday at home with funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at Shelley-Loring chapel. Mary Foreman 81 died Tuesday at her son’s home 316 South Pressbreck with services Wednesday 4 p.m. at 315 South Brown Street. Minnie McGee 42 died Tuesday night at No 15 Post avenue with funeral Wednesday 5 p.m. Ellen Miler 69 died Tuesday at St Francis Home for the Aged with funeral Wednesday at Shelley-Loring. interment San Fernando cemetery. Funeral homes listed include Shelley-Loring and Pearce-Robinson. ads note funeral schedule and contact numbers.

Ennis Jennie Clark Ennis Hlytt T. L. Ents Nun J. W. Erpa Colo’ Rain Springs Colo T. Claris Washington Robert R.eng Bet Mis City Maryland Shelley- Loring Chapel Mission Burial Park Mary Foreman W. Foreman South Press M’gee Ellen Miler St. Francis Home South Piares Street Stigland San Fernando sheiley-Loring Roth

British Court to Act on Prize Cargoes in British Ports

Ambassador Paga reported to Secretary Bryan that Sir Edward Grey assured prize court proceedings for four American cargoes held in British ports would move ahead without delay on force. Alfred Union, the Packers general counsel, plans to sail Saturday. British embassy talks continued on twenty seven other cargoes with Urlen hopeful for a complete understanding and a plan to compensate detained shipments.

Washington, D. C Ambasgador Paga Bryan Edward Grey Hurspean Wovld Edwward Grey Alfred Union Urlen Germany

War Problems Discussed by GI Crees at Pan-American Conference

Delegates from Central and South American nations, amid ongoing group conferences, examined financing to aid trade and development. Hondurans seek to regain railway control from British holdings as cost of bonds remains prohibitive. Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru seek long term credit and bank branches. discussions include a possible reciprocal treaty with the United States and a railroad from Lake Nicaragua to the Atlantic.

Washington South Central America Pan-American Financial Conference United States Dingfish Central Culn Holmin Giereasa In Polit Lake of Nicaragua Atlantic Paraguay Goxtn Parr-guayan Peru Trwé Foray Ylaw Americas United Slaces Chamber of Commerce Representativnn Argenta

Presbytery Probes Seminary. Assembly Rays at New York

Rochester May 26 The Presbyterian general assembly in session adopts the report of a special committee investigating Union Theological Seminary statutes. A resolution to appoint a committee to investigate the New York Presbyterians is expected.

Rochester Presbyterian Church United States Union Theological Seminary New York Execu~tive Charles [Steisler Presbyterian Home Sial Stebele Reiiere

Northern Baptists consider church board merger plan

In Los Angeles on May 3, the Northern Baptists convention neared its final day of sessions. Commissioners prepared a resolution to amend cooperation rules among Baptist bodies, seeking to elevate the name of the Savior by adding the phrase In Christ after each cooperating organization’s name.

Norher Baptista Los Angeles Cal Northern Baptists Convention

Germany and Italy Agree Not to Intern Civilians

Berith telegram notes Germany and Italy have agreed to neither intern civilians nor seize property. In Greenville, W H Irvine, a prominent lawyer, died by suicide after filing a bankruptcy petition valuing his liabilities at 250000 and assets at 500000, largely real estate. Shriner bathing beach party at San Jose opened for summer with hundreds attending and a dance.

Germany Italy Rovierdam London the Courant Berith Suielde Greenville D. C W. H. Irvine

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