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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1915
Page
5
Secretary Legaw Jad presents May Lingtaind's formal announcement of new censorship policy as tensions rise. Officials discuss restricting communications and trade amid calls for neutrality and safeguarding national interests.
Oklahoma City reports the impeachment court voted to remove Qt. April P. Watson a corporation commissioner over two charges. The first accused a $1000 loan to Mrs. Watson by R. Woo ten with Watson as surety. the second cited a $1000 loan to a Watson son by Tom Ringling with Watson as security. The trial of A. Le Welch, an insurance inspector, was set to begin Monday afternoon.
General Juouaedl Wood commander of the department orders an investigation into the killing of Corporal Langdon by a Colon police lieutenant during a botched arrest attempt. Witnesses indicate the corporal was shot without warning as he tried to arrest a private. General Edwards requests secrecy while the probe proceeds along the Colon side as General Wood inspects canal defenses.
A U S cable dispatch orders Vin Luu and several officers to return to the United States at once. The move surprises observers who expected war time assignments in Berlin. Major George T. Layshire was not named an attaché. the list includes Majors Withnros Autlman and others in artillery cavalry infantry and coast artillery.
A Federal Commission on Industrial Relates will hold an eight day hearing in Chicago starting Monday, examining working conditions across Vig Industries including Chicago Stock Yards and Pullman Car Company. Testimony will cover hours rules and general working conditions, with strikes noted at Hinels Central Harris and related plants.
Approximately 1 million copies of speeches circulated by speakers and groups across the nation. The distribution includes 150000 copies related to a December 22 vote in the House on a constitutional assembly matter. Also mentioned are 359000 to 400900 copies of speeches by Representatives Gallivan of Minnesota and Rether of California in religious manifestations.
An American citizen murder case in Mexico and an insult to the American flag trigger a diplomatic row. The Brazilian minister in Mexico City reports the incident as lawless action. the Washington government will not demand an apology, while indemnity of 30000 is paid to Medians’ widow and regret expresses.
A report from New York on April 3 describes plans for a mother ship to raise and tow submarines in distress. The vessel, proposed by a United States designer, would be twice as large as current submarines and feature an underbody section and chains to reach depth, plus powerful engines to lift a waterlogged submarine.
The Utah Supreme Court ruled the poll tax valid, declaring the tax constitutional yesterday. The decision rejected a challenge that exempting women voters creates a discriminatory policy, noting that women’s voting status does not invalidate the tax.
Information from Gentiliente indicates Belgian public works officials resigned following a government directive. The move appears tied to the construction and repair of strategic facilities under a centralized administrative authority.
A Petrograd telegraph summarizes official Russian stance on Italy's Adriatic ambitions. Moscow says Italy’s economic and strategic interests are legitimate even if they conflict with nationality principles. It urges moderation to avoid provoking a broader international conflict.
Henry Starr, the bandit, is reported dying after a morning stabbing and shooting incident at the county jail. Starr’s injuries include a shattered lip, a severely swollen leg, and blood loss. doctors contemplate amputation to save his life as his condition worsens.
A New Jersey secretary of state dies in New York City. Heart failure is the listed cause. He was sixty years old.
Fragmented local weather notes mention temperatures and conditions in multiple cities including Saint Louis Milwaukee Denver and New York with references to frost fair night wind and warm spells. Data appears garbled with many misspellings and incomplete lines.
The article describes control of a large fleet of ships between the United States and Europe under the International Mercantile Marine Company. It details bonds, financing, and operations with subsidiaries and mentions weather, routes, and safety concerns affecting the fleet. Several named entities appear, including New York, Mellonby, and British interests. The piece covers financial arrangements, debt, and the corporate structure of the shipping network and notes wartime or peacetime trading impacts on operations.
Fragmented teletypes describe U S Navy personnel ashore at Ver rug and on ships, with officials noting courtesy extended by authorities. reports mention Carranza forces advancing, Monterey westward actions, and scattered gunfire as Mexico’s conflict unfolds across multiple towns.
A weather forecast notes a high pressure area crossing, followed by an energetic Atlantic coast storm Saturday morning with winds and rain. Reports from Philadelphia and Norfolk-Navy Yard stations indicate fair weather elsewhere, while a previous alert about rail and sea conditions is being reviewed amid updated maritime warnings.
From Rome April 2 the British embassy denies a report that Laing Fore verry is to come to Rome for a spousal mission. No NS government or other person has been selected to undertake such a mission. Citizens of Dellighvent have sought citizenship for years but the government will not grant requests until the war ends.
An unclear report describes a curfew measure being restored in the city. The text references enforcement at night and concerns about public order. Details are fragmentary with names and places unreadable.
Insistent reports claim a German air cruiser Ping Bitet Mried Wich ha sipped out by four other dust at Sewport News. Vadr Jy Meetn Ist wight these ar varus coultant o verified eee.
Reports describe a British steamer sunk after a torpedo strike off Bram Halt in the North Sea, with casualties including a captain and several crew members. Rescue efforts and confusion followed as authorities investigated the explosion and ensuing fire aboard the damaged vessel.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Norwegian steamer owned at Bergen and reports of damage by German forces during wartime action near Libai. The fragment mentions casualties and a vessel named Luevstakiken with about 5400 tons, but details are unclear from the damaged text.
The Lusitania, delayed on a calm sea, faced a gale and heavy weather causing limited visibility. Passengers numbered 35 aboard the ship as officials listed precautionary actions and checked for undesirable individuals onboard.
A fragmented report notes General Predertal Puno Whe planning a return amid a Plaid Wild Artal event. The text references various entities and places in a dated, unclear context, suggesting a ceremonial or military linkage with local towers and a reverent stance.
An arcane dispatch notes Joffe speaking on Belgiums fate as the war nears a conclusion. It references Dunkirk evacuees, Allied efforts, and a looming decision affecting leaders and the broader conflict in a terse wartime briefing.
Fragmented garbled report details an abrupt wrap of proceedings at Stugh, with scattered names and events. The text references trials, departments, and figures including Ger Med, Lorne Beltsiy, and Cec ee, implying a controversial or high profile conclusion.
Report notes Austrian forces pushing toward Bukovina and Galicia with heavy Russian resistance. Ambiguities in sources speak of Austrian gains, Russian regrouping, and uncertain impacts on broader strategic aims.
VEIGIAN ATTACK FAILS. BERGIN April. German army released progress report. Belgian attempt to retake Kiosterhoek farm, occupied March 31, failed. A French charge in the forest of Le Preire failed. A French attack on heights south of Nieder Aspach, west of Mulhausen, repelled. No significant eastern front developments reported.
An unreliable dispatch reports mining warfare with notices on March 26 to April in a frontier area near Le Petre forest northwest of Hont-ac Monsson. Prisoners are said to have been dropped and later relocated. Details are fragmented and unclear.
Readable fragments show scattered words and names across an old paper segment. The text preserves no clear event or narrative but includes scattered references to people places and possible dates, with many garbled portions.
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