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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1915

Page

5

Atascosa County Institute Closes

Charleti Texas September 11 The Atascosa County Institute closed here yesterday with nearly one hundred teachers in attendance. Visitors addressed by Lt Cunningham of the State Department of Education Prof Woodson of the San Marcos normal Dr C W Ramesdell of the State University and Judge H R H Kon of Austin County. Superintendent Ernest Kerling presided. Officers elected for the Interachniastic County League include J F Johnson director general J H Hindes director of declamation J S Hayes athletic director Mrs Gissia Samples director of composition Miss Ista Martin director of spelling.

The State University H. R H. Kon Austin County Ernest Kerlng Interachniastic County League J. F Johnson Lytle H. Hindes Pleasantan J. 8. Hayes Jourdantes Gissia Sampies Poteet Ista Martin Crown

Soft shell crabs in need of protection

Washington sentry reports the soft shell crab population declining due to inadequate protections in Virginia allowing fishermen to harvest breeding grounds in winter. Maryland and Crishell emerge as key crab fishing centers, underscoring a growing industry at risk if protective measures are not strengthened.

Maryland Yoon Chesapeake Bay Edule Bwepson Earle Hampton Chernpeske New York Big City Washington, D.C Virginia Crishell Meryland

Ford Case A Mystery Atlanta Death

Authorities probe the mysterious death of Alfred C. Ford an adviser for a newspaper after he was shot at his home Ward claimed accidental discharge while handling a pistol from under a pillow and pleaded innocence before dying The victim recently inherited a substantial sum and then married Mrs Pearl Scott Linh a downtown barber.

Atlanta Alfred C. Ford Pearl Scott-Linh Barber

Hair Made Curly In Single Night

Grand Canyon, Sept 11. Famished wanderer Rudoloph Reimer Jr and guides rescued after a perilous night on the canyon rim. Details describe a hazardous trek without food or water, a mislaid guide, and a difficult descent toward safety under dire conditions.

Grand Canyon Ariz W. H. Arecy Manchester If! H Hell's Half Acre Canyon Rudolph Reimer, Jr Arquklyn Fund Garvey Jeunes EH Hayes New York Slarveg Liarvey Mares

Tour of West and ATSIC Leaders Report

Fragmentary text notes Whe Suite Bowed and War Tmgneers with references to Warley resources. The garbled lines imply a local report on a regional event and leadership comments, but the exact details and outcomes are unclear.

Atsic Sule

Gonzales Decree Extends Labor Rights in Vera Cruz

General Pablo Gonzales issues a stringent decree on labor days hours and pay in Vera Cruz. It establishes a mandatory Sunday rest, 50 percent wage increases for overtime, a one month notice and pay for discharge, and limits to eight hours per day with overtime at 50 percent. Penalties include fines and imprisonment for violations, with protections for workers against arbitrary dismissal. The measure aims to curb employer abuses and support the working class while upholding capital’s rights.

Vera Cruz Mull Mwecantte Conicres Pablo Gonzales Somlay Mexico City Republic Ilvain Puebla Gonzales

Payroll hold up shocks Garden City worker plant

Four men attacked Eli Fisher, president of the Garden City Spenging Company, at the factory entrance in Chicago. Two men carried pistols and a knife used to slash Fisher’s pocket, stealing an envelope with nine dollars. a second envelope containing 400 dollars was left behind.

Chicago Eli Fisher Garden City Spenging Company Fisher

Flag to be presented at Pleasanton High School

A delegation including members of General DS Stanley Circle No and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic will travel to Pleasanton Monday to present a flag to the new Pleasanton high school. The Mothers Club will provide tunes, the day observed as a holiday, and speakers include Mrs Lovuis e Telle Eving and R Cowles with others. A Fort Sam Houston offer will transport the party to Pleasanton.

DS Stanley Grand Army of the Acoul R. Guhl Lovuise Telle Eving R. Cowles Patriatin Grand Army of the Republic Brodbent Grand Army the Republic of Texas Eliahsth Sonle Imma C. Norria Caroline Pendlsion Tuetine Bollinger Mary Holmes Anita Tullaforro

Flying Squadron 10 Mayors to Push San Antonio Houston Highway

Mayors Brown of San Antonio and Campbell of Houston will attend a meeting in Schulenburg to launch a campaign for an improved highway between the two cities. The Bexar County Highway League, led by PD1 Corp., coordinates the tour with delegations traveling by auto to meet in Schulenburg and later return via routes through Katy line and Victoria Division. National Weight Association official B I Hernan has aided planning this week’s drive.

Brown San Antonio Campbell Houston Schulenburg PD. 1, Corp Bexar County Highway League Maxor Brown Jong Distince Austin Bchulenburg William Cassin M Young Kingsley EL Corp Mra W. A. Crossland Lake Robinson Temple Hetne Southern Pacific B. I. Hernan Directo National Wight Association

Light Rain Briefly Lowers San Antonio Temperature

Light rain fell totaling a trace in San Antonio and dropped the temperature by about eight degrees. Major Allen Buell of the local weather bureau said unsettled showers would persist through Sunday with a cooler regime. He noted a possible temperature change within 48 hours as a high pressure mass and cold air move south from the Northwest, though the forecast remains uncertain.

San Antonio Alen Buell Bunéay

GINNERS OBEY LAW AUSTIN TEXAS SAMPLE REQUIREMENT

Ninety five percent of cotton ginners comply with the Per timent Warehouse Law requiring three samples of each bale ginned. State warehouse manager F C Weinert reports inspectors' findings across several gins with one singer dissenting. Violations include ginners charging farmers for sampling and other noncompliance cited by inspectors.

Austin Tex Flexas Ory Hale F.C. Weinert Weinert Fartier Hardnate Lenny Weett Hein

Digest correction fails to fix San Antonio fusillade record

The Literary Digest’s correction of a prior San Antonio fusillade item appears buried in a week’s chronology. It notes Pascual Orozco’s death on August 1 and states rumors of a marauding Mexican band near San Antonio Texas near the border are unfounded. General Funston’s report is said to be misrepresented, prompting protests from business groups and Funston himself.

Literary Digest San Antonio Pascual Orozco Texas General Funston

Missing from Home New Orleans Woman Sought

New Orleans police sought Alice officers in San Antonio El Paso and Los Angeles to pursue Mrs Paul Wy Pahonaurs missing with a New Orleans man on a car journey. The woman, about 40, and a 12 year old boy were last seen near their home in New Orleans. Authorities feared the man may have harmed them.

New Orleans San Antonio el Paso Los Angels Paul Wy Palhonaurs Moirsun Los Angeles Rome

Hotel Men Visit Medina Lake Monday

Members of the San Antonio Hotel Men's Association will depart from the St. Anthony hotel at 7 a.m. to Medina Lake by automobile, returning the same day. The trip aims to familiarize local hotelmen with the region to better direct tourists, with hosts to enjoy fishing boating and swimming and planned entertainment stunts.

San Antonio Medina St. Anthony Bexar County Highway League Bhatter Drset Ble

Arrests in Armory Case in Austin Texas

Two white men were arrested in connection with the Camp Mabry state arsenal robbery and theft of government military fins plies. Investigation led by Captain Fr R Smith of the state ranger force with Ranger C D Cardwell and Sheriff Matthews under Colonel James T Stockton. Several more suspects likely to be named.

Austin Tex Atendri Tla State Arsenal Camp Mabry Fr. R. Smith Ranger Force C. D. Cardwell Matthews Tames T. Stockton Uselsinnt the Guard Yeveral Saraes

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