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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1915
Page
1
Residents face a Monday deadline to pay municipal taxes for the fiscal year with no interest or penalties. The city charter sets the May cutoff, with penalties starting after 6 pm. Collectors expect about $1.4 million in revenue this fiscal year amid heavy crowds and rising totals.
A brief page note mentions plans to inaugurate a commission form Tuesday and to contemplate a short Jan visit to other cities to inspect systems that may be adopted with advantage in London.
Mayor Brown and Alderman Lambert returned from a coast fishing week and voiced strong support for a city sanitation drive. They urged a full investigation with the city attorney, stressed improving health conditions beyond the West Side, and praised Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce efforts while promising further action.
Local appeal outlines monthly four month contributions to support the Tree Clinic Free Clinic. Fund aims to provide milk, exams, and expert care for infants during hot weather. Magicians and professionals pledge services to boost charity drive in San Antonio.
Announcement by Edwin Ler connected with T B Baker places June 16 as the dansante date on St Anthony Road. Proceeds will go to the free milk and tea fund with equal sharing from Light and related collections under women’s clubs guidance. Mr Lee expects 500 to 700 dollars raised. performers on the St Anthony Road will enhance the event.
Harold C Morris proposes a mixed program at The Theater to aid Freeios and nur a milk tuna. He vows to proceed with arrangements and seeks support for the charity event.
The text outlines Germany’s stance on the Lusitania sinking amid continuing U S criticism. It argues that carrying arms did not violate U.S. law and questions whether passengers had adequate lifeboats and safety measures. It notes Germany’s contention that promises of future measures do not undo the injuries to American interests and seeks reparations.
The Senate probe committees split this afternoon to begin the prison study at Rusk state prison after visiting Austin. Three members stay to review records while the rest proceed to Rusk, deferring the stenographer appointment until next Monday week for full committee presence.
May 29 dispatch from London reports heavy Russian counterattacks and reinforcements from the Caucasus as Teutonic and Austro-German forces press along the Lemberg railway. Berlin and Vienna claim progress with several counterattacks repulsed and Allied gains at Ablain and nearby fronts.
German aviators bombarded Gravolines trench port 12 miles north east of Coluta near St. Omer and 22 miles southeast of Crisis, plus a French aviation camp at Flamed 14 miles northwest of Rheims, according to the War Office announcement.
Specials envoy George C. Caratheue travels to Leon Mexico with Bryan dispatches as relief plans unfold. Miss Mabel Boardman announces relief plans to ship food from New York and Galveston to Monterrey and Juarez with warehouses in Laredo and El Paso to feed starving civilians in Mexico City and the western region. Authorities estimate needs between one and two million dollars in provisions to relieve three months or more of suffering in Monterrey and surrounding areas.
A cable from Consul General T. R. Beltran says General Eulalio Gutierrez, former president under the Conventional Government, renounced the position, disbanded forces, and retired from the war area. Gutierrez reportedly said he no longer wished to be used by reactionaries. Carranza ordered military schools opened for each army corps to train enlisted men in the arts of war.
As Frank's plea for commutation nears a hearing, letters to Governor Slaton and the perA boards surge. Georgians from lawyers to women leaders urge clemency, while prominent national figures also write. Frank and Conley are subpoenaed in the $10,000 Phagan case, set to testify before a commissioner next Wednesday.
A historical style concert by the Municipal Band is set for 4 o clock this afternoon at San Pedro Park. The program features marches, overtures, selections from The Free Lance and Isle D Amour, cornet duets, and wind ensemble numbers, with pieces requested by the audience.
District court ordered Sheriff to seize 100 gallons of allegedly putrid milk from a nearby dairy. The sheriff contested the need for an indemnity bond, fearing bond liability if any portion proved unclean. Inspectors and prosecutors pressed for seizure. a subsequent decision paused charges with potential action to follow.
A New York steamship of the American line sailed for Liverpool with 85 passengers aboard the New York, 400 tons of cargo, and about 100 Americans in cabin and steerage. Notables aboard include Lord Chrevis Haresford’s traveling party and artist figures such as Mike Maxgie Tevte, Robertseun, and Lady Eve lyn Ward, reflecting wartime migration and celebrity travel.
Local druggists report sales decline of Colomel as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. A prominent pharmacist cites safety and superior results of Dodson's Liver Tone, which is advertised as a vegetable remedy for digestion and constipation with a money back guarantee.
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