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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1915

Page

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Jones Heard From After SX Months in Brunswick Tenn

An elderly man, RB L Jones, formerly a railroad agent and father of 24, recounts his ailment and claims a medical tonic, Vitalitas, revived him from near death. He praises Vitalitas for digestion, kidneys, bowel, and blood health, and cites a Wag ner's drug store as a source.

RB. L. Jones Brunawick Tenn Wnal Lds Heine Angus Vitalitas Bayhig Wagner Etoro Milo Rista

Laborer Dies After Overexertion In Texas Work Scene

A laborer fell dead from a sudden heart attack while hauling wood by a wagon near Bat Antonia. Coroner notified. wood hauled away next day. Authorities cite overexertion as the cause. In Waco, L B Durren and wife exchange gunfire. Durr wounded self and wife, divorce finalized recently.

George Kieffer Bat Antonia Wletter Joe & Newton Prilone Dirstes Waco Wes L. 8 Durren Bymeelfere Durr Stiol Mick

Prairie Medicine Ad Claims Cough Relief in May

An ad text promotes Telos's Honey end Tar Compound for coughs and lingering colds. It asserts relief from bronchial coughs, discharges, and stuffed breathing, promising soothing effects without opiates. The copy targets summer testing and includes various misspellings and unclear phrases.

Telos

Fragmented Notice Warns Against Expositions and Foot Ailments

An unreadable letter fragment warns readers about visiting California Expositions and a stated remedy for tired feet. It mentions a supposed century old standard remedy and includes a quoted line from a reader praising a product, with unclear references to Allen and a base.

Stendard Julia

Rosenthal Murder Strikes Local District

Irosenthal was shot multiple times in his Lith street home, dying almost instantly. Police and coroner investigations began as Mrs Hopking, a suspect, faced questioning. Rosenthal, a longtime East Mountain Street tobacconist, had prior ties to Hood’s brigade and a recent tobacco business, with funeral arrangements to be announced Friday.

Ansiekly Ronenthal Police Po-lice Chip Lancaster Musgoyrd Delocthrés Russet Bock Foscell Allet Lancaster Hopking Lith Tye Heplettis Pilings Hoptine Palastine Tex Henry John Kidd Hood Nandauarlors Puneral Priday- Air Rosenthale Ann Antonib Eigar Ots Sniegman New Orleans

Zeppelin Raid Over England Continues With Multiple Aerial Attacks

Zeppelins again swept over southeastern England with three craft taking part in the raid. Additional airships were seen over Burnham on Crouch near Southend and along the Thames but did not drop bombs. London areas and popular seaside towns have endured repeated raids in recent months, though previous incidents have caused limited damage.

Buroham-On-Crouch South, End South Nd Thames Cane London

Aviator KilI Fort Forty Bombing at Ostend

May 7 report from ABBFERDAM states a bomb dropped from allied planes hit a street car in Ostend killing fifty German soldiers aboard. The blast severely damaged the station ship and caused many injuries. Allied aviators conducted a notable raid described as a series of missions over the city.

Abbferdam Vitsaj Poldiera Ostend

Italians Drive Forward in Italian Front Clash

Geneva dispatch reports a strong Italian advance guard crossing iron cover after a sharp fight with Austrian forces. They reached near Mons Ilacone, about thirty miles from the Austrian seaport of Trieste, as Austrians begin to move wounded to Trieste. Knlahs attacked along the Carinthian frontier while a battle rages near Picken and Avatele as Italian and Austrian forces clash.

Geneva Paris Monsialcone Triest Carinthian Fruntier Picken AN the Draedil Yass Avatele Adips

Turks Discouraged as Allied Attacks Continue at Dardanelles

A May dispatch reports Allied forces pressing the Dardanelles with reinforcements arriving. Turkish defense stiffens as Allied artillery and French-British fire create a strong bombardment along the peninsular front while Constantinople notes improving casualty reports but ongoing resistance.

Tahis Saya Pru Cme

Three Organizations to Greet Dr Jordan at University Lecture

Three groups The Scientific Society of Sao Ane, The Chamber of Chinmeres Wid He Dae Society, and Jom in entertaining Or will welcome Dr Jordan, director of Geland Stuntura Je, when he arrives in San Antonia for an 8 18 p m lecture at the Gater hotel wall room. The Jadlana Seciety joins the effort and the event is open to the public in the afternoon Dr Jordan previously led the boycott rally in Tadian and will speak on Eugenies to members of the Seientyre Society.

Scientiic Society Sao Ane Tonto Chinmeres Jordan Jadlana Seciety Jordan Focerly Tadiang Elceit GeAter Adi de Joda Seientyre Society Rennie

Mexico City the next objective in Mexican struggle

Veracrns Mex May 27 General Pablo Gonzales now at Pavtly establishing headquarters with a mobilized force to seize and defend Mexico City. General Caranza orders large food supplies gathered at Queroca to avert shortages as foreseen. Officials promise strict order and population care once forces advance. Paso Tex May 23 Rafas Becerra reportedly lost a favorite son in a clash after a revolt against Jefedo Armas Batapuans, with few details available.

Recerra Iattie Paso Tex Rafas Becerra Jefedo Armas Batapuans

Milk and Ice Fund Drive Aims to Aid City Children

A community fundraising effort seeks $466 for a milk and ice program to reduce illness and infant mortality. The plan partners with The Light and Free Clinic Association to provide four months of dairy and ice, with medical and clerical oversight, and may extend to oatmeal and cereals for older children if funds allow.

West Side Enorus Oriviey Ban Anjong Svelvlogical Juno Fred Artesian Tee Free Ciinic Association Perry Lewis

Highway Commission Bill Faces Postponed Action

A stalled highway bill in the Texas Legislature risks delay as lawmakers adjourn Friday without passage. Supporters claim annual savings exceed $1.1 million if enacted, with a broader plan to fund road maintenance through a systematic, selective approach. Governor Ferguson may call a second special session in September if needed.

Giovelpo Ferguson Texna D. EB. Colp Gece Vitery Texas Good Ronda Association Gul Coty Senate Fergusno Colt Ibis Tallyeer

Fragmented Safer Credits Ad Readiness Ads

A garbled OCR fragment touts safer credits and a tonic marketed as a digestive aid. It mentions the Federal Reserve Act, regional banks, health claims, and a dubious broad spectrum remedy with vague medical language and repeatedly miswritten terms.

Oklahoma Tornadoes Kill Seven Persons

A string of Oklahoma tornadoes caused extensive damage killing seven people. Widespread flooding disrupted rail and interurban lines, washed away tracks, and damaged gas tanks. The Red Cross reports dozens injured as towns like Sand Springs suffer flooding and residents evacuate ahead of rising rivers.

Potato lands flooded after river overflow at Fort Gibson

Flooding from the Arkansas river near Fort Gibson submerged potato lands and damaged crops. Widespread bottomland inundation forced replanting. two grain structures were blown down and a wind event caused damage. The Canadian river rose early, threatening nearby fields and infrastructure.

Muskoger Okla Fort Gibyon Maukelt Suningo Chocotan Tvo Janene Ata

Ballroams Hemoralyzed Near Kansas Oklahoma Corridor Fire

In Wichitas Kansas May 27 reports say continued heavy rain and river flooding disrupts routes in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Reposts from Blackwell Ponca City Tonkson Oklahoma indicate risk of isolation as lines fail and Blackwell remains out of service.

Wichits Kan Okikhemm Souther Kanaas Rai Blackwell Ponca City Tonkson Oklahoma

Train wreck and storms disrupt Kansas rail service

Heavy rain and storms swept across Kansas with flooding and washed-out tracks. A Santa Fe passenger train between Larned and Great Bend was struck by lightning or storm damage, unroofing a baggage car but causing no major injuries. Reports noted livestock losses and delayed trains across the region as crews assessed damage.

Topera Kan Kutivag Santa Fe Miedel WU Fatironda

River flood disrupts county town and bridge traffic

Heavy rainfall overtopped the Little Wichita River causing water to rise and flood streets. A canal and public works area near Mendettac and Yort water works were affected. Authorities report a 20 acre polluted-water area near Bogie and Lars Wiehita holding dam. Traffic on the Thurkbumett street bridge over Hig Wiehita suspended as high waters sweep the Sly Wichita south of Iowa Park.

Wienita Issaut Kanis & Taxne Lars Wiehita

Financially Embarrassed Citizens Face Sidewalk Issues

Fragmented OCR depicts residents describing financial strain and housing doubts. People cite vacant rental property, low income, and inability to meet city costs. One speaks of a child at eighteen months and another laments lack of steady work to cover expenses.

Tne Ute Scholier Malik

Building Permits For C Meyer And Others

Listing of building permit items including a second story addition by C Meyer on Adams Street, alterations for George O Treeder, and an additional permit at 9350 Augurisy Pirvet for unspecified work.

C. Meyer George O. Treeder

Storm closes many Springfield streets after wind crash

Springfield Maine March 27 heavy wind storm blocks many streets with fallen trees and debris. City reports no major damage or injuries locally though a farm home near Nixa is demolished killing a 22 month old baby and injuring others. additional homes at Ogark and Nixa wrecked.

Springfield Nouth Louel Injurad Charles Jones Nixa Ogark

WANSah and Missouri Creeks Threaten City Floods

Local streams receded today but danger of flooding remained in low city areas. Weather reports from Kansas and Missouri note high water and unprecedented levels as authorities continued to monitor the situation and issue guidance.

Kansas Bio Henaerts Missouri

Wheat Crop Destroyed by Rain and Hail in Archer County

May 21 Wichita Falls Texas reports a severe storm yesterday damaged wheat across Archer county. One farmer estimates losses at 19,000 bushels from grain for a 30 bushel yield, planning to plow under damaged wheat once fields dry. Local hail damage appears limited to several communities.

Wichita Calls Tex Archer County

Muskotah Town Surrounded by Flood Waters

Water from the Delaware and Little Grasshopper rivers encircled Muskotah in Atchison County as heavy rains swelled streams to near mile-wide barriers. The Missouri River level is rising with the flood.

Atchison, Kan Muskotah Atchison Couny Missouri

Automobile Licenses From Fragmented Ledger

Fragmented OCR notes list names and addresses for automobile licenses. Entries include individual identifiers, street addresses such as 117 St Narsty Street and 408 Morty Meding Street, plus partial vehicle or permit references. The legibility is poor with many misspellings.

Mine Forest Cworaxy Bulleing Mico ML Stein St Narsty Treet Furg Oudnox Reney Mere Wilem Mira Marke Baling Morty Meding Street

Moustons Drought Broken By Severe Wind Storm Report

Houston May 27 reports say a severe wind, electrical, and rain storm broke a long drought. Damage described as serious, but gardens and crops were generally benefited, with notable impact on local trucking and gardens.

Houston Tex

Obituary for George Nichols in Harlandale

George Nichols 16 years old died about Wednesday night at his mother’s home, 104 Mace Street in Harlandale addition. He is survived by his mother, two brothers Clement and Dennis, sister Miss Krunets Nichols, and other relatives. Funeral Thursday at 4:00 PM at the United Episcopal Church. interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mey-Tovine Undertaking Co. serves as funeral director.

Nichols George Ales EL Sichols Mace Street Harlandale Tig McHey Yother Teo Clement Biurry Mtenole and Co Miss Krunets Nichols Thursdes Ulverpoon Uneite Cattanioe Coimylery

Enforcing Orders Build Sidewalks and Warrants Issued

Police filed enforcement orders to compel 10 sidewalk constructions. Fifteen more warrants target noncompliant property owners as court proceedings proceed. Anticipated warrants will be issued Thursday afternoon. Court notes no exemptions. penalties include fines and forced street improvements.

Elt Fudge Liewther Thira Wied Bitte Bam

Stone Falls Into Auto At Hoistort Wyte

A garbled report describes an incident where a stone or object fell into a vehicle near Hoistort Wyte. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate an accidental event with minor injuries possibly involving A. Pith and a priest. May 27 is referenced with timing at a corner location.

Duvns Hoistort Wyte Tox Vrrlnse Matone Trent Maderalibe

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