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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1915
Page
5
State Senator Johnny Bailey left Saturday for Virginia to visit relatives and friends. He will stay at the Virginia Hot Wells en route and plans to be away about 30 days after a fever confined him to his rooms at the Mint hotel.
A fragment from a historical analysis argues that Germany faces a pivotal split over extending its boundaries and the rise of radical socialist forces. It notes the collapse of the German Social Democratic party’s prewar influence and the rise of nationalist sentiment as the war reshaped political loyalties and international relations.
Lieutenant Colonel J W Head adjutant of the Southern department directs affairs in the field while recovering from a broken left arm and severe bruises after his horse stumbled and fell during a morning ride. Major W A Hay absent at the border, increasing workload on Colonel Heard as he manages orders with a sling. The injury may force shoulder surgery. Heard is noted as one of the department’s best horsemen.
A Cuero Texas meeting discussed forming a local militia company. A committee will set the next meeting date and outline further steps to organize a company here, aiming to recruit men with prior experience to build a strong unit. A Victoria report noted a similar initiative progressing there.
Albert Wooldridge 17 of 1718 North Fine Street was accidentally shot in the foot Sunday at about 4 PM while camping near Von Ormy. The gunman was not found after a search. Wooldridge was taken to Baslor hospital for treatment and his condition was not serious.
A damaged notice from Congregation B Ne Israel at 12 Soledad Street lists a Shul with seating and electric amenities and a modern improvement. Rabbi Salomon will officiate with Dr M D Paglin giving lectures on Rosh Hashono Yom Kippur and bioos. The message is signed by THE COMMITTOU with unclear other lines.
Rev J M Curry heads the San Antonio Ministerial Union with Neal as president. Rev James M Todd is re elected vice president and Rev C B deStravick serves as secretary treasurer. Meetings cover Billy Sunday revival plans for spring with all local Protestant ministers showing support. Next union session set for Monday October 4 to discuss further arrangements.
The New York Sun reports Dr Crile showed Insomnia fear and fatigue damage brain cells in over fifty rabbits, linking exhaustion in one organ to brain health, noting as many as twenty cells may die from prolonged insomnia while sleep can restore them. The work suggests chronic disease links from kinetic system overstimulation and mentions athletic decline.
Obituary items report Therese McNeil 41 dying at 2617 Main Ave after months of illness. Also Peter Gray Rucker 4, Emma Wiles, Edith Muenzenberger, Emily Garvey, Caroline Baum, Bruen Harris, Mary Gallagher, and several other local deaths with funeral plans, religious rites, and surviving relatives.
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