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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
10
The American Jewish Relief Committee of New York forwards 600 topics of its bulletin to Habhi Bamuel Marks detailing conditions in Ukraine and urging congregations to provide aid. The effort targets relief for Jews worldwide as part of a broader fundraising goal around $950,000, with efforts spanning Galveston and nearby towns to organize collections.
Allied artillery crushed German trenches at Ypres salient as British infantry advanced in a dramatic mine craters assault. A British major led a battalion over the parapet, engaging dugouts and hand-to-hand fighting amid clouds of shellfire. The action yielded heavy German losses and showcased artillery’s crucial role in breaking trench defense.
A citywide order bans straw hats beginning Saturday with dawn enforcement expected. Public opinion largely supports the anti straw hat measure though penalties are not clearly defined. Demonstrations have occurred in other cities and some fear price spikes for headgear. It is uncertain if San Antonio will adopt similar enforcement and compliance.
Bids for paving in San Pedro Park were opened by the city council at its meeting Monday and referred to the city engineer for evaluation. Only The Finley Method Company and Calglazier Construction Company submitted proposals, each bid at 29 cents per square yard with one year of maintenance. A property owners hearing on paving South Flores Street drew several protests, centered on concerns about the project.
The council authorized public works for roadways in Market Ridge Park and other streets, funded a new bandstand and comfort station, and approved six police motorcycles and back pay. A $2,195 payment to J. S. Donnell for police uniforms was set. Mayor Brown’s admin won stenographer hire for fire protection. A Texas Granite bid issue on Nacogdoches and Nolan streets was sent to the city attorney. Afterward, members toured Market Square to review paying distribution options.
A San Antonio resident, Thomas G W Soule Appelfitet, has received a telegram from President Wilson announcing his appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The document notes his prior status as second alternate for the academy in 1818, a competitive exam in San Antonio, and subsequent shifts in appointments leading to his final selection. The article mentions family ties, travel to the Philippines, and education in San Antonio.
New York on Sept 17 reports warn of gasoline shortages in the area. The commissioner notes many drivers and property owners face limited supply as authorities consider measures. An estimated 7,000 vehicles use fuel daily, with rising demand and concern over availability.
State Game Commissioner Wood plans Friday morning calls at Caddo Lake to oversee fish and oyster law enforcement. Deputies report arrests and inspections while he reviews jurisdiction issues with Texas and Louisiana officials. He aims to establish a working agreement to prosecute violators and curb illegal activity along the lake.
A jumble of 19th century real estate transfers across Bexar county and Los Angeles areas, naming Thames Gorgas Luster, Lee, Allen, and others. Includes notes on quitclaim deeds, parcels, lots, blocks, and county records from 1815 to 1855 with references to Champagnon, Bandera, and Angeles properties.
A reader warning against calomel touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable alternative. The ad claims one spoonful revives sluggish digestion, cleans bowels, cures headaches and biliousness, and spares sickness while preserving work output. It urges readers to ask doctors and stores for the product across the South.
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