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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
2
George D. Archstead temporary chairman announces a new San Antonio fair committee structure. A fifteen member executive and auditing group will guide canvassing across Southwest Texas and engage Bexar County residents while planning exhibition scope and external support.
New York hearing reveals alleged bribery and payments to legislative agents to block bills authorizing rival electrified lines. Evidence includes a 1895 letter from General Brayton urging the suppression of bills affecting Adams Express and parallel rail facilities. Government cites payments to Braxton and others as motives to protect New Haven interests.
International Rotary president Allen D Albert arrives in San Antonio at 9 55 am to spend the day. The Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce plan an address on municipal economies at the Guster hotel and a noon luncheon honor. He will speak on The Forces That Make Cities and then tour the city before traveling to Waco for a district Rotary conference.
Two obituaries note deaths in San Antonio. Micholas Boubel died at 70 percent Van Ness Street and funeral services were held at her home with Rev. Waltz presiding. interment in Roselawn Cemetery. Marie Camacho, 41, died at 1414 Monterey Street, a native of Tangio Mexico, survived by husband Rev Jilo Camacho and five children. funeral at home and burial in City Cemetery No. 3.
Fragmented OCR text lists Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co Automobile equipment Bou STL Ade and Western Coffee Co El Paso Texas. Includes garbled phrases about presidents ambassadors or statesmen coffer grocer and a motorist line. Court mention “fifty times in court” appears without coherent context.
A Philadelphia Liberty Bell escort arrives in San Antonio at 11 am on November 17 for a five hour stay. Mayor Rudolph Langenburg leads a high ranking Philadelphia delegation including members of the select and common councils. The party will transit to San Francisco for the bell’s homeward journey with a formal escort.
McClure addressed Maina High students Thursday on developing a perfect school system and instilling true citizenship ideals. He stressed pupil health as key to progress and suggested isolating mentally unwell students for training. Earlier, Mr McClure spoke on decentralization in counterpal government via the commission form, citing Germany’s city governance as a strong example.
Police seize two white men believed connected to the Marble Falls National Bank robbery and murder. The arrested man, exhausted and dusty, matches a robber’s description near Fredericksburg after riding from the northwest. Authorities watch routes along Perdinales river as Sheriff Tobin and Marble Falls officials pursue leads. Newspaper reporters touring the city with Chamber of Commerce figures are among those seen in the area.
The new Blind Institute was located in Austin today by the committee led by Governor Ferguson Lieutenant Governor Toby and Attorney General Townes. It will be on a new White Way, confirming progress and official support for the institute in Texas capital.
A maternal notice urges careful planning for childbirth and promotes Mothers Friend as a valued external remedy. It claims the product eases birth pains, reduces danger, calms the mother, and helps the baby become strong and healthy. Each bottle includes definite instructions and is said to have a long, proven history of use.
Practical tips for achieving a natural wave with minimal tools. Describes simple morning routines and uses inexact terms, advising against heat and suggesting minor products for a soft, sunlit look. Mentions asking a pharmacist for a specific product option and notes avoiding strong odors.
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