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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1915
Page
7
A London press piece argues women should gain the vote after the war, noting Finland and Denmark show progress. It urges sane, nonviolent pursuit of women’s rights, predicting a social reconstruction with women in all kinds of work and a rise in female power.
New York September report that President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor directs international officers to remove all rivals allied with the United Hebrew Trades Council for refusing to expel the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.
Honolulu reports naval officers weigh retirement of all F type boats after the collision yesterday of the United States steamer Supey and its submergings Red and F-3. Two submarines suffered significant damage and an inquiry found serious weaknesses in the B-group. Eleven bodies have been recovered from the wreck as salvage work resumes after the P-4 hull is raised.
San Francisco reports postal clerks push for higher wages as the Federation of Instruction and related sessions set the stage for a week of advocacy. Omaha hosts National Association of Letter Carriers delegates opening with 1000 attending, led by Postmaster Roper. A luncheon featuring speeches and notes on pension, service benefits, and working conditions closes with reminders of upcoming presentations and local events.
Mrs Alonzo Robinson of Austin Texas died at the Brown residence 208 East Park Avenue Sunday afternoon after an illness begun in San Antonio earlier in June. Survived by husband two sons Oscar Robinson Hearne and Ralph Robinson Austin and a daughter Mrs Clinton G Bre. Funeral services will be held at the Tenth Street Methodist church in Austin with interment in the family cemetery.
About 1600 vessel inspections along the Atlantic coast during July and August found widespread violations of life saving and fire fighting equipment requirements. Most issues were reported to Commissioner of Navigation Chamberlin and involved vessels near New York harbor and its approaches.
A dubious health pitch touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable based remedy to replace calomel. The ad asserts calomel harms the liver and digestion and claims the product cleanses the system, improves vigor, and spares side effects with a single spoonful daily.
A testimonial letter extols Wand to recommend a vegetable compound against paralysis, nervous weakness, and lingering illness. The author claims renewed energy and the ability to work after taking the remedy, praising its effects and urging others to write for guidance and a published reply.
Descriptions of ongoing operations on the East Front and French shelling of German positions near the Galland border. Refers to Hindenburg’s northern advances toward Predrichstadt, river movements toward Riga, and Russian counteractions against German landings near Powan. Reports heavy French bombardment along the Lorraine and Champagne front.
The National Workmen's Committee on Jewish Rights, claiming about a million Jews, held its first convention in York. Delegates pressed for national rights for Jews in Europe and urged sending a U.S. peace conference delegate to champion equal rights. Dr Frank F Rosenblatt spoke for a resolution committee. Copies of Russian abuses would be sent to President Wilson and to senators and congressmen.
A Sunday marina fire caused by mischievous youths damaged a residence at 811 Mtonter Street and a nearby structure on Nelun and Kit streets. The blaze burned about 800 dollars in property before firefighters extinguished it with limited additional losses reported.
Irregular atmospheric streams cause a chance of scattered showers nationwide. Officials from the United States Weather Bureau note a tropical storm formerly over Florida is dissipating, potentially generating unsettled skies for a day or two before improving later in the week.
The message from Paris predicts the war will last two more years and urges the United States to expand its navy. Corey, recently arrived from France, says American youth are being trained in warfare basics to position the nation as a major mediator in the global conflict.
A crowd around 200 people gathered as Mintow argued socialism would benefit producers and workers while limiting private property. He claimed the whole system would attract new reforms and denounce private capitalism, amid a chorus of reaction from attendees.
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A man was tried in Austin court for killing quail. The defendant was fined 20 dollars, plus court costs, by Justice Butcher. The record notes the case involved various livestock items and a court description of the incident and penalties.
Harrisburg based Noties apologist surfaces as a skeptic in a wild tale of hoop snakes. Reading Pa. correspondent reports stories of a 100 dollar bill reward for hoax evidence and a claimed hoop snake that travels at high speed. The piece catalogs dubious claims and cautions readers about sensational reptile legends.
Reports say Vilustas forces evacuated two border towns as Constitutionalist troops approached. Battles near Baldo and Paredan involved clashes with advancing forces, amid fuel shortages and tense warnings from local authorities. Residents urged to watch for further orders as lines of communication remain disrupted.
Aetna Explosives Company plans wage increases for about a thousand employees, boosting pay by ten percent and offering monthly raises as the firm expands its plant. The overhaul tripling production capacity fuels the pay upgrades and new equipment purchases.
An aged medical ad describes malaria as a blood trouble and promotes S. S. S. as a reliable blood tonic that purports to destroy malarial germs and cleanse the blood. The copy claims rapid relief from ague, fever, chills, and weakness, with restored vitality and health.
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