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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1915

Page

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Stolen Car Found Near West Comverse Street Incident

Police report a blue automobile was stolen at 2 PM near Franks Aten and West Comverse Street. The car was found Saturday morning near the county plow, with various names and local businesses mentioned in the surrounding notices. The excerpt also lists Humane Society offices, police court fines, restraining orders, and unrelated ads from San Antonio.

Ah Automubile Wolonging Framk Aten Comverse Urbek Peday Alent Waite Bringesr Theater Ust Weuston Cer

Couldnt Do Her Work Restored by Cardus Treatment

Mrs Florence Rogers from Burbank Virginia describes long illness with limp pain chest stomach nerves and weight loss. After starting Cardus she reports gradual improvement and a return to duties as the little daughter helped at home.

Cardus Burbank Florence Rogers Muanth

Burglars Strike Buena Vista Street Home. Cash Stolen

Burglars forced entry Friday night at Mrs. Antonio Rodriguez on Buena Vista street and stole about $520 in mixed currency from a dresser drawer. In a separate incident, Anton Paterou’s grocery and fruit stand at West Trouston and Pepys streets reported a nighttime break in with theft of tobacco, soap, cigars, sugar, and canned goods.

Antonio Rodriguez Buena Vista United States Anton Paterou West Trouston and Pepys

Lecture on farming by McCiviland and Pearce at Tex town

A lecture on farming and domestic science was delivered Friday by Farm Demonstrator McCiviland and his assistant Miss Lillian Pearce of Jourdantoui. Pearce plans a county wide course for Alascoga schools to improve teaching and practical farming work the town heard.

Tex McCiviland Lillian Pearce Jourdantoui Pearce Alascoga County Vie

Y M C A Work Opens

The Y M C A work opened on Saturday morning with several classes doing gymnasium drills. Physical Director George Wheeler praised the opening and promised a highly successful year with many athletic events planned for the coming months.

Af C. A Hiurge Nutober George Wheeler Enthusiastic Ag Culleek

Black man fatally injured in Luling shooting incident

LULING Tex Oct 2 Work BinCart a Black resident near Luling was struck Friday afternoon and fatally hurt. Robert Heatty a local farmer surrendered claiming self defense. Police report indicate investigation ongoing into the southeastern part of the county with area undertaker and automotive suppliers listed in community notices.

Luling Tex Work BinCart Robert Heatty Lin Conmly Lin

City considers Brackenridge park for new golf course

A city official and Commissioner Ray Lambert inspected Brackenridge park tract northwest of Brackenridge park, about 290 acres, to assess its suitability for a municipal golf course. They found Brackenridge park most promising though further surveys and layout plans for an eighteen hole course will follow, with a decision to be made after expert sketches and surveys are completed.

Witinghase Ely Brackencides Park Stachensidat Gulf Balardar Ely Engineay Brachenrlnge Park Alee Menger Imbel San Antonio

Wortham Show to Confer on Carnival Contract in San Antonio

Wortham man Here Reve 4 Woods ra discusses with officers of the Fiesiz Association a contract for a carnival attraction to be wintered here next spring. If arrangements proceed, two large shows will be prepared for next season with Rice Brothers Circus brought in for winter quarters. The Wortham Shows, transported by a train of 1 cars, have had a successful season and will perform at the Dallas fair and other state fairs and entertainments nationwide.

Woods San Antonio Fiesiz Association Rice Brothers’ Circus Wortham Woots Dallas Des

Two Alarms Reported Fires Near Midnight

Two fires broke out within minutes after midnight. The first at Dr N EB Forrests 410 Main Ave discovered by neighbors at 12:49. Estimated damage about 300. The second at Aloha Wood Company's Plant on Buena Vista Street reported at 1:00 with damage around 700. Dr Forrest and sons were away. fire origin unknown. Building owned by W B Lipard Hall. Sparks from yard likely started the blaze, smouldering overnight.

N. EB. Forrert Main Avenue Alaso Wood Compins Buena Fista Street Dr. Forrest

Carranza views discussed in Washington talks

Secretary Lansing meets Carranza agents seeking U S recognition in the near future. Delegates from Villa’s faction may visit next week to outline terms. Reports from Vera Cruz say Carranza officials plan to surrender regional leaders, while Mexico City sees restored services and improving food supply and prices.

New York Leung Juday Ino le United States Wdty Mexico Roberto Pyaqueir Qui- Tangs Lawr Charles A. Douglas Sttor Aey Carranza Secretiry Lansing Aecreayy Carramair Lft Cansiing Can. Wal Mtr Germaany Ameriqus Waa Ai Walnlig Berlin Lansing Washington Niort Zee Humueemons Vera Cruz Villa la Villa Cansul Tie Juana Lower California Enrique Linvente Ville Carrani Minister of Foreign Affairs Mexico City Vera Crea

City May Extend Clean-Up With Commissioner Lambert and King

City sanitation chief Commissioner Lambert and Mayor King say the fall cleanup may extend beyond Saturday as crews continue removing trash citywide. A formal decision to extend has not been issued, with officials weighing possible continuance into Monday or today. The garbage department plans to keep wagons on the streets under police supervision while the effort continues.

Lambert MeeHy King Seavan Dex Kenoria

Cananea Unprotected Amid Foreigners Face Bandit Risk

Consular dispatches warn Americans and other foreigners in Cananea that the town lacks police authority and is exposed to bandit depredations. About 2000 foreigners reside there, including 1600 Chinese and 400 Americans. The State Department urges Americans to avoid Mexico and requests adequate garrison presence. Earlier in Mexico panic followed alleged forgeries of Carranza money, but confidence has partially returned. In Corpus Christi Texas revival plans proceed as Weatherford pastor West leads the First Baptist church gathering.

Washington D.C Cananea Distriet State Department Cananes Representaony Mexico Carranza Pr Bexleo City Hante

Bel Re g en Complete Itinerary Revealed For Visit

The San Ayamsou Hex announces a complete itinerary for the famous Liberty Bell visit. The trip begins in San Antonio with a 1 am arrival on November 1 via the Southern face. Stops include Beaumont and New Orleans with a five hour layover, and cities such as Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth featured in a tight schedule. The committee on Arrangements is led by LT. Close, with IL. Conroy chairing the entertainment committee. Meetings will be held soon to finalize pins and events for this distinguished visit.

Hell San Ayamsou Chamber of Counigres Iltgrins Antonio Austin Denlyon Houston Beaumont Wax & Erlevanes Beaumont Wax & Erlevanes, the Bell Telny Dus Dro Bel Vena New Orleans San Antonio Bet Com—Mittee LT. Close Chamber of Commerce Conroy Talure

Awaiting Garner Opinion on Panama Canal Effect on Port Aransas Service

An opinion from Congressman John W. Garner on how the Panama Canal affects Morgan Line steamship service to Port Aransas is awaited by H. W. Weber, chairing a committee seeking regular south Texas port service. Correspondence with A. S. Stubbs of Morgan Line notes the canal act limits parallel competing routes. Morgan seeks ICC approval to continue current operations.

John_ WN. Garner Panama Weber Stubbs Garner

Italians Break Through Alps Aiming For Austrian Front

Italian forces push through Alpine passes under harsh weather as engineers and artillery work to secure high ground and supply lines. The article notes daring mountain ascents by Alpini, swift road construction, and the strategic value of summits in repelling Austrian defenses.

Alpa Alps tAlian Hille

War Discussion At San Antonis Society Meeting

A talk on the serilogical effects of the European war by Dr Ge Cy Higgins was presented to the Scientific Society of San Antonis. He cited estimates of wartime impact and population effects, followed by a general discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for October with Beth Wreat to discuss a medical survival topic and asylum teachings in New Mexico.

Scientific Society of San Antonis Ita Medtlor Cy Higgins Ite Germany Adstuk Tage Jur Hirelng Somcly Ovleber & Bilas Theabeth Wreat New Mexicu

Honor Educators Reception At Main Avenue High School

The February 1916 graduating class hosts a reception for educators including Superintendent Charles S Meek Principal How Ryan and Mrs Ryan at Main Avenue High School. Invitations issued by Aubrey Schofield. The event features refreshments and a large guest list.

Charles S. Meek San Antonio Meek How. Ryan Main Avenueigh School Ryan Main Avenue High Aubréy Schofield

Tropic Storm Fur North Impacts Vast North Atlantic Coast

The tropical storm remains on a northwest path and centers over Lake Ontario while a secondary storm named Waa intensifies off the New Jersey coast. Weather officials extend storm warnings from Narragansett Bay to Portland Maine as the disturbance travels northeastward. In Fort Worth, Oregon reports the Myers case nears conclusion as court hearings continue with expert testimony determining whether a visitor will be sent to the asylum. a jury is expected tonight.

Washington, D. C Lake Ontario New Jersey Dureau Narragansett Bay Protland New "Jersey

Mystery Sound At Night In Rural Carriage Shed

A reader reports a late night alarm as a mysterious “Lleten” frightens a household. A garbled exchange follows with talk of intruders in a carriage shed and a woman in gown and slippers peering at the yard. Neighbors note a locked door and unsure witnesses, while the father and others speculate about an unseen visitor.

Bumunbudy Moor Wien Pethane Ali Georges Nowarly

Submarine Plans May Be Altered by British Developments

Washington reports tentative U S naval plans for the coming year would be broadly affected by Britain’s submarine warfare countermeasures. Officials note British advances in destroying submarines could shift emphasis toward expanding the dreadnought fleet and limiting new submarine programs while awaiting more effective anti submarine technologies.

Washington Asnertesn Broviston Sir Admiraft Cotte Stales Fustifien Armetlean Inia Naval Aidng Avstantia London Corisocs Salimumripe Hugeneta Seawalre Mower House Regocia Esustem Anterigan Hrentmoughetin

JO Play for Movies on Gunter Hotel Lawn

Moving pictures will be made of tenis maten an the rear lawn by the Gunter hotel Saturday afternoon. An advertisement for 0 Antoni), showing outdoor spots in the business section of the city will feature a maten with Miles Ethel Wilson and William H. Forlong Jr. San Antonio residents are invited to attend to form a large enthusiastic crowd of spectators for the production.

Gunter Hote Antoni Miles Ethel Wilon Wiliam H. Forlong Jr San Anconio Piannea Him

John Ledbetter seeks writ to halt pumping near town

John Ledbetter petitions a temporary restraining order against pumping sweter water from land south of the city. The judge issued the order to stop contractors excavating the city sewer from continuing work lest crops valued around 2500 dollars be destroyed. A hearing on the petition is set for later.

John Lewbetter John, Ledbetter Goust

Two Nix Children Affected By Croup In Cleveland Ga

J yW Nix of Cleveland Georgia reports his two children, a 6-year-old boy and a years-old girl, suffered severe croup last winter. He used Foler’s Honey and Tar with immediate relief, claiming it cured them and eased coughing and throat inflammation. A. M. Fischer sells the remedy.

Croup Yw Nix Merchant Cleveland Oroup Mr* Nis Rome A. M. Fischer

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