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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1915
Page
4
An affidavit filed in San Antonio alleges that Fernando Bet unlawfully interred a human body in a shallow grave. The document cites burial at a cemetery and claims the body was buried about six feet deep as part of a revised criminal ordinance inquiry.
The police court postponed the hearing on alleged grave digging at San Fernando cemetery to November 17. A former health official testified that shallow graves, some as little as four feet deep, had been used for some time, prompting health department notification. The case ties to state receivership and pending court actions affecting local irrigation and property dealings. Meanwhile a separate break‑in at a policeman’s home led to thefts of clothing and jewelry, with further burglaries reported and hardware ads noted.
A Friday night banquet by Clan McDutt at the Gunter Hotel featured speeches and songs honoring Gordon Highland heritage. Chiat J. K. Stuart presided as toastmaster while MacDuff leaders urged patriotism, with bagpipe pieces, Highland dancing, and Bevin and Annie Laurie songs, ending in a chorus of Auld Lang Syne.
Motorcycle officers Hebert and Subire wrest drivers from the left side of a danger post at Belkiap and Dewey. Five arrests and $5 fines in police court. Accidents feared at Main avenue crossing. B F Stires injured in a two-car collision at 10v Mock. Stires moved to Santa Rosa hospital not seriously hurt. Fire incident at Southern Marine depot, and multiple ads and notices from local businesses.
A reader testimonial from Claire Wisconsin praises a medicinal syrup for treating croup in children. The account claims the product stopped a loud hoarse cough, labored breathing, and gasping, stating it cured a croup episode after other remedies failed and recommending it to others based on personal experience.
Miss Dorothy Webb of Greenwich New York and Newport impresses at the Hatha Morse Show with prize-winning mounts. Webb, noted for years of experience, displayed exceptional horsemanship and dedication, drawing acclaim from judges and spectators.
San Antonio obituary item notes Erich Menger born in Thuringia October 20 1844 and died at 7280 o'clock Friday night in San Antonio. Former alderman under Bimscudore and Callaghan administrations, he helped organize the first soap factory in Southwest Texas and later retired. Survived by two sons Rudolph and Erich J a daughter Mrs Frederick Rihly two brothers and two sisters. Funeral from Shelley Loring Undertaking Company to Alamo Masonic Cemetery.
Merle Alcock a distinguished entertainer will perform at the Gunter hotel ballroom Saturday evening and again Monday evening under local management. The first portion of the program begins at 7 o'clock. A large list of patrons was secured for Mrs. Alcock's appearance here.
A Chamber of Commerce message dated Sunday morning opposes the choice of San Antonio for the 1916 Professional Photographers Association of Texas convention. Felix Haymer of Austin secretary to the group, says Raymer and President Martyn Eliott plan a Sunday visit to discuss arrangements for the next gathering.
A San Antonio Trades Council resolution endorsing a 1,000,000 bond issue for public school needs was approved after a visiting committee report. Five-member committee Hodgen, Steffler, Hopkinson, Forehand, Bohanan will appeal to locals. The drive cites crowded schools and urgency ahead of tax increases with September 1, 1918, deadline. appeals target voter support.
Fragmentary notice offers 4040 acres of excelent farm in rear of us Christi for trade. Address 645 Ligne i.
The page reproduces a dense railroad timetable with multiple named trains, numbers, and routes. It lists arrivals and departures for Katy and Sunset routes, including services to Laredo, Houston, San Antonio, New Orleans, and Corpus Christi, with various train numbers and daily or special listings along with station notes and connections.
The Baptist Young People's Union joins World Temperance Sunday with an 8 16 program at First Baptist Church led by Mrs. Herbert B Linseed. The agenda includes songs and solos by Helen A Dinscott Irma Hass Jeffe Mason Roy Hailoman Otto Hoffman Louis Ducker and addresses by J F Stephens F A Miller and others. New member reception by FR Sintey follows.
A mass revival for young people is set for Sunday afternoon at 274:15 on Avenue D Angravis Street. Rev Bob Shuler of Austin leads the revival under Baraca and Phila-thea Classes with Rev J W Weddell in charge. Edward McKengie directs song service. Rev v B McStravick will speak. program ends with a Ms Shuler talk. Continues weekly with nightly services at 7:46.]]
Rates for classified advertising per word with sequence and insertion charges described. The notice outlines per word rates, multiple insertions, consecutive insertions, and deadlines for daily and Sunday editions. It states writing is required for ads and that the newspaper may reject objectionable copy.
Advertising notice from The San Antonio Light details a five-paper daily classifieds rate package. The offer includes a 20-word ad across all papers for $1 per week, or $4.20 for three insertions, with at least one Sunday edition. Submissions by noon Thursday prior.
Fragmented OCR lists license entries and employment ads with scattered names, addresses, and occupations. It shows automotive license references and a rush of help wanted notices across multiple firms and individuals, with partial street addresses and roles.
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