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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1915

Page

2

Germany defends U-boat attack on Orduna with odd reasoning

The Orduna attack commander says he hit the liner because he was ignorant of its character and nationality, a claim Germany relays to the United States. The piece questions such doctrine, calling it outlawlike, suggests translation errors, and expects further facts in days ahead.

Orduna Associated Press Germany United States High Seas Jiere Ale Pricey Collier White Weather Leaguera Geofy Angy Japan Canada Joe Dover North Armelles Doc Horwoon

Frohman contrast highlights stars' film shift and dignity

The article portrays Daniel Frohman as manager of Charles Frohman Incorporated and managing director of Famous Players Film Company, defending actors like Mrs Fishe and James K Hackett as they move to movies. It notes tensions between stage impresarios and film producers and argues film work need not ruin Broadway prestige.

Daniel Frohman Charles Frohman Famous Players Film Company Daniel Frohmar

Burke Loses Frohman Contract Over Screen Work

Billie Burke, a pretty actress under contract to Charles Frohman Incorporated, faces loss of her stage role after opting to act on film. The company declares a star must remain exclusive to the theater, canceling her contract to avoid cross over. Daniel Frohman, manager, attends to the industry debate on spoken versus canned drama.

Billie Burke Cilmi Company Ziegfeld Bislie Burke Charles Frohman Incorporated Miss Burke Charles Frolioman, Incorporated Knickerbocker Killie Burke Daniel Frohman Mel. Fiske

Plattsburg Lesson Warns Against Quick Volunteer Armies

A report on the Plattsburg military camp shows 1300 men trained for a month under regular army supervision. Mayor Mitchel and others say four weeks cannot produce competent officers and warn that volunteer armies could invite national disaster and ineffective leadership in war.

Phutshiure Bryan Mitchel New York Plattsburg Gobriel Bryan

The Wild Duck Question Causes Hotel Menu Debate

Mr. T. Gilbert Pearson inquiries to the attorney general in Washington about a hotel dining term wild duck. He argues a confusion over whether wild duck refers to a dish or a type of bird, noting that prices and portions vary in hotels. The issue centers on a hotel menu listing and the meaning behind the phrase.

T. Gilbert Pearson Washington Alr. Pearson

Wild ducks bred for hotel menus spark debate

A discussion notes how capturing ducks and raising them in yards could increase tame wild ducks for sale to hotels. It questions ethics, prices, and the Audubon Society's stance on breeding for market, suggesting both pros and cons for diners and providers.

German Peace Plan Claimed by Washington Figure

A Washington source outlines a German peace plan featuring freedom of the seas, restoration of Belgian sovereignty, Balkan oversight, retention of Alsace and Lorraine, Finnish welcome, an independent Poland as a buffer state, and the return of colonies captured by Britain. The plan, it is said, would mark a German victory on par with Napoleonic triumphs and echo the Treaty of Basel events.

Germany Belgium Serbia Balkan Austria Alance Jarraine Finland Poland Runnia England Washington

Tick Fight Drives Cattle Losses and Economic Hit

Government agents report rising losses from cattle ticks amid efforts to eradicate the pest. Dr A D Melvin says annual US costs approach 20 million dollars due to deaths, reduced market value of cattle, and lower hides. The Arkansas Democrat notes broader impacts on cattle and regional agriculture.

Wight Great Bendney A. D. Melvin Federal Bureau of Animal Industry United States Arkansas Raed On Renee

Texas awakening mirrors global thrift movement

A fragmented passage discusses a Texas awakening and a broader anti waste push, praising energy and timber resources. It notes Texas rich timber including hickory and ash, with shipments of timber to Germans, and touches on American manufacturing and war material payment terms amid international trade tensions. It cites Philadelphia’s planned public library and a debate on thrift and prudent money use in society.

Japan Uts Texas China —Fort Worth Philadelphia Pban Christian Science Monitor Benjamin Fin Jie Savas Philadelphie Alelund Maxton

Hotel Politician Abroad and Carnival Plans

A fragmented report notes a hotel setting with visiting U S senators and local politicians preparing attendance at a Houston carnival and palace show. The text hints at political figures meeting amid social events, with references to timing, accommodations, and local planning for the gathering.

United States Senate Willng Wadi Catton Palace Ausllm Statesman

The Weaving of Fate and a Silent Wish

A blue eyed elder weaves destiny while Myra worries about leaving her mother. The eldest Fate debates giving happiness to Myra as the younger Fate questions the choice. A later scene shifts to a garden where children hear a fairy tale about ordinary life and a giant named Nessapah, ending with a quiet reflection on stories and hope.

Neryss Biya Bersrit Reggie Myra Aris Fate Heross Whornton Acnoran Apft Wootan Poe Gant Jack Nesapah Yuleing

Daily Fashion Hint on Dress Fit and Gown Detailing

The article discusses fashion focus on how to dress to look well dressed, noting a figure line from shoulder to waist and the importance of a simple understated gown. It mentions a specific dress style seen on a Chicago younger wit, including a satin girdle, pointed tabs, and embroidered bodice with draped skirt shaping and a regular hem enhanced by fabric weight.

Tia Go

Little Boy and the Peanuts Party Gift Tale

A boy gives party favors to his guests, each receives a small package. He plants the peanuts, tends them, and grows a crop that funds his party travel. The tale shifts to a border political commentary about U.S. policy, arguing for stronger border troops and protection of the Lower Rio Grande and Texas.

Burke Guilie Beywasenly United States Rio Grande Mexico Texas Borties United Statns United Tesay 9 Brownsville

Border prose on suppression and government action

Fragmented text from a political piece mentions Pasa unit, border security, and calls for government steps. References to officials, forces, and a plea for intervention appear in garbled quotations with unclear subjects and locations. The readable portions suggest a discussion of repression and regime response without concrete facts.

Kb Pasa Tatala Seevenn Wae Gierisaly Proyatan Wwe

Panama Canal Rates Shake Shipping Dividends

The bulletin reports another Panama Canal dividend to Benen business interests amid new through rates approved for California to the East Coast. The Santa Fe railroad and Mallory steamship line gain through rates, aligning with Pacific rates and challenging long haul freight charges. The shift pressures universal mileage and affects shippers and carriers across intermediate points.

Philacetonia Panama Casal Benen Commission Santa Fe Railroad Mallory Steamship Line California Estilor Aguthera Pacific Patamu Betar Granscontin

Fortress of Bobrulsk in the Great Russia defenses

In the war zone, Nangleen's forces stormed the fortress of Bobrulsk near Minsk, a key European stronghold. The fortress, once among Europe’s strongest positions, sits on a major Russo-Polish railway route from Warsaw to Moscow, with extensive marsh terrain and river confluences hindering defense. The town, home to about 25,000 people, was largely destroyed in 1908 and its industrial capacity focuses on iron and woodworking as major exports.

Collywig Bobrylyk Nangleen Solilitrs Sevol Bobrulsk Europe Alexander T Bolbruiska Minsk Bieh Tereaste Mie Talal Robert Blomi-packela Beresinn Beresina Dnieper Let Kherson Warsaw Sledice Brest Liavdk Wobrin Northea Oer Miascow Pohruist Hussia Gordan Waien Rota

How to Help Guard the Nation Says Letters and Urges Action

The New York Times urges citizens to act on defense readiness. It calls for promoting enlistment in the state militia and encouraging employers to support service. It also advises urging Congress districts to back War and Navy Departments preparedness plans.

New Yorkh Times National Guard Dn Congress Congress War and Navy Departments Cidelin Tess Peason

Whiskers in Kentucky and beard fashions of history

The article describes a quirky tale of facial hair trends influenced by the Mexican War and political figures, noting Kentucky Governor Proctor and President Lincoln cited as influences. It mentions social norms, a Black servant acting as barber, and evolving beard styles in the 19th century.

Sesvenger Phetis Proctor Ionce United States Lincoln Eliaveny Haley

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Pauley Tney Elortense National Association of Audubon Societies Lees Pearson Aly Pearson Panama Panama Canal Acubus Atlantic Pacific Austin States Armert the Light's Daily Story Fly Louie Holler Pate Sleepy Time Tales Pasaila Kentucky
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