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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1915

Page

9

Russians Fail In Invasion Of Hungary

London reports the German War Office announced the Russians failed to invade Hungary, with attacks along the front repelled and heavy losses. Petrograd acknowledged limited progress, while Paris claimed some minor gains in Alsace and near the Ailly Wood. British casualties through April 17 total 129,547 since the war began.

London Munetary Tim Priemysi Petrograd Ady Russian War Office Ungoklass Korloch Uzwok Wentura Lie Garmans Meuse-Moselle Inlet Sikaw Bulglum France Tony Berlin

French War Office Reports Artillery Wrecks German Trenches

The French war office states heavy artillery wrecked German shelters and trenches near Argonne and Les Eparges. It notes French gains along a front, including advancing 400 yards and 100 yards deep near a key trench, with continued dominance of a new trench near Essy Firey road and repulsed German counterattacks. A local engagement occurred near Fronting Aux-Charles and Wey-en-Haye saw bombardment followed by infantry action.

London Aftice Sear la Beiselle Argonne Jrontaing- Aux-Charles Punt Mare and Mars Les Eparges Cambres Allywood Arveaty Furth Etuynd Esssy- Firey High Road Wey-en-Haye le Pretre Mashige Syns

No Invasion Berlin Saturated War Bulletin

Berlin dispatch reports a military bulletin on April 12 detailing failed Russian attempts to invade Hungary via the Carpathians. It notes unsuccessful passes through Lupso w and East Buble and says attacks near Seztropke and Felsarzebeurz ended, with Russians shifting eastward and sustaining heavy losses.

Berlin Soyville Bue Carpathians Frzemysl Hungary Lupsow Buble Seztropke Felsarzebeurz Hoslowa

Japanese Deny Report Of U S West Coast Naval Base

Washington reports an official Japanese embassy statement calling claims of a U S naval base at Turtle Bay on the Mexican coast preposterous. The embassy says no intention exists to locate a base or occupy Mexican territory. Navy officials say wartime ships nearby would have alerted if any drastic move occurred.

Washington Turtle Bay California Mexico Craser Aseine AF Los Angeles Roosevel Americin Jansen Krad

Packers Protest Freight Rates Through Illinois and Missouri

Packers plan protests over proposed freight rate hikes on Missouri River routes to Stetcasey and Kansas fields. The petition for fee increases and product tolls was denied by the interstate commerce committee. Commissioner Daniels stated the action reflected unwarranted price changes impacting services and goods.

Chicaga Misgouri Kansas Fields Winnessee W. M. Danteller Daniels Ehmierce

Nelson Ansgar Gypsy Honored in City Star Tribute

The April edition of the Star will publish a tribute to the late Wil How Re Nathon. The general’s funeral is scheduled for 2:40 at a local hall, with temporary marks of respect across businesses. Autchinson News confirms staff will pause work tomorrow during funeral observances.

Ansgar Nathon Bude Huwhhinson Autchinson Tye Malchinson Sanpentt Lomornwe Tanses Chy Nelon

Suffragettes to March New York in nationwide campaign

Mrs. O H Belmont announced that 506 women will move to the office of United States Senator O'Gorman in New York on April 40 to seek views on woman suffrage. The action marks the first in a series of calls to congressmen nationwide by The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage.

New York O. H Belmont United States O'Gorman Congressional Union

Night Rider Convicted Bowling Green April 1

O Jenkins, a prominent resident of Butler county, was found guilty and sentenced to four years and a day in the penitentiary for night riding operations. Trials of other defendants on the same charge were postponed.

Bowling Grean O. Jenkins Butler County Trisls

Gladstone Kin Dies in Action in France

William Gladsians grandson of a great liberal statesman is reported killed in action in France. He was seven years old and served as an attache to the British embassy in Washington. Details of his death are incomplete and the obituary notes his lineage in the Gladstone family.

London William Gladsians France Gladstone Horse of Commons Weshington

Express Agent Shot in Lupiga Case

Tex April ig R 1 Aturchisen an agent for Express Company was shot around 10 o elours feat night at his home. He was in bed reading when the fatal shot fired. Coroner’s verdict says the final shot was fired by Mur jaan who is under arrest at her home. She has made no statement.

Lupiga Tex Aturchisen Wexpress Company Giles Are. Murjaan

Weather Outlook for Washington and Nearby States

A sanitized forecast notes showers in the later part of Thursday and Friday with possible rain on Wednesday. The report mentions cooler conditions and a chance of unsettled weather across the region including Washington and Arkansas with scattered showers and a mix of sun.

British Steamer Ptarmigan Sunk in North Sea Attack

London reports the British steamer Ptarmigan sunk after a German submarine torpedoed it while anchored seven miles west of the North Hinder Lightship. A crew of 32 was aboard. 11 were saved and the vessel, owned by the General Bream Nayinar ilon Company, was reportedly well built.

London Ptarmigan Glen Whee Tin General Bream Nayinar Ilon Company Baltmore North Sea

Stock Exchange Seat Brings $39,000

A New York stock exchange seat sold today for 39 000 dollars, higher than recent bids and well above weeks earlier sales at 36 000 dollars. Trading volume appeared broader with activity across multiple sectors including Liberty and steel stocks, though some names remained inactive.

Stock Exchange New Yorke

Submarine F-4 Fill With Sea Water After Damage

The submarine F-4 lies at a depth of 298 feet with the hull filled by sea water from seepage. Divers Crilly and Stilson located the wreck after two lines were attached and the forward line fouled the conning tower. Officials report no holes found and the superstructure appears caved in while examination continues.

George J. Atlison Frank Crifl Stilison Snarchars Verun Tolay Suber Marine Crilly Stillaon Washington, D. C Moore Honolulu Nelson

British War Loss Total Reaches 139,347 Men

British casualties from the war total 139,847 men up to April 11, announced in the House of Commons by Haveldd Tennant. The report notes wartime losses and the figures reflect the ongoing conflict reporting. A separate note mentions Moddan Attorneys holding a conference in Washington with government attorneys regarding currency and public safety matters.

Lontox House of Commons Haveldd. Tennant Washington, D.C Louis PB Dramleis Meadin Williams Vatynaion Fimo

Silk freight robbery shocks New York rail line

Bandits held up a freight train nine miles east of North Tonawanda near Albany line, seizing silk valued at $34,100. Engine crew and guards fired. robbers escaped in cars and five-ton trucks. Detectives pursued but no injuries reported. This massacre of a silk train marks the largest plunder in the region's history.

Alpralo X.Y. Amit Naliis New York Heuwattas Sanhorn North Tonawanna AL Passe Po Hee Miet Petrolen Xingara Twiis North Tonawane Mindy Enbhurs Lokard Ilnwa Une Pritt Kkalnal Goss Syracuse Hess Armaed

New York Police Clarify Bronx Body Identification

The case of a young woman found headless in the Bronx sparked claims tied to Claudia Hansbury of Lansingburg and Troy authorities, who later said no such woman was found dead there. Contractor Rafael Viallo and Mrs Bertha Wilson faced homicide charges with Wilson held on $3000 bail as investigators in New York and Troy reassessed the victim’s identity and whereabouts.

New York Bronx Claudia Hansbury Lansingburg Troy N. Y Polles Nafael Viallo Bertha Wilson Wing Wilson Winlin Baysbury N.Y Hansbury York Prlice Thomas Hansbury Firi Wiliam Gin Ted

Fire destroys cotton at Gulf Gampeds plant in Mississippi

A fire at the Gulf Gampeds Company planter in Mississippi destroyed cotton valued around 75,000 dollars early today. Investigators believe a lighted cigarette discarded by a tramp loitering about the facility started the blaze.

Blantten Gulf Gampeds Company

Gold to New York City banker deal described in cryptic post

An April report from New York outlines a dubious gold transfer involving Lazird Vveres bankers and French financial interests. The piece hints at a city based on suspicious pricing, with references to poultry and exenonee rates, but the text is fragmentary and obscure.

New York Lazird- Vveres Ejs City

DIES AT 108 YEARS CHMPSHAM Se Thy April blows

An 108 year old resident in Admerick, identified as prominent figure in local life, has died. The obituary notes long service and community impact, with remembrances from family and neighbors as plans for a funeral are arranged.

Admerick

Trial of Fry and Co Defendants Near End in Wichita Case

Testimony in the case against EL Weery M Todd Peter Fry and J Lineikes concluded for now as the defense rested. Witnesses described an alleged hold up plot and the night of the shooting with Mrs Todd testifying that her husband warned of a planned crime and later fired shots at the scene near a dresser with pistols found.

Wichita Alls Tex Peter Fregad Todd Unie EL Weery M. Todd Peter Fry Chad Eye Nertion Tune Cherryholmes Guar Orhan Testaty Thi Stite Id Johnson Allese Gelatire Kit Johinvan Peter Ry Ph Stinson Ed Dohmeon Pines Johnson United States

Wilhelm to Enter Dry Dock Saturday

Newport News, April 15. The German raider Kranprinz Wilhelm will not enter the dry dock until tomorrow or Saturday as coal is loaded to trim the ship for dock entry. Surgeons report Wert beri patients aboard are improving. two new cases appeared to date, but many are recovering. The Navy board is expected to examine the cruiser soon after dock entry.

Newport News Gernenava Raider Washington Navel Board Une Éry

Strike to Begin This Week In Chicago Carpentry

A 28,000 union carpenters plan a work stoppage at closing time signaling a broad strikes across trades. Employers say the walkout could halt work for 100,000 workers and threaten major projects including an $80 million union station terminal. Officials warn the wage dispute could tank business nationwide.

Chicago Employers’ Association Mi Ie

Heavy rainfall halts fight at Matamoros with border clashes

Reports describe heavy rains near Matamoros delaying a confrontation as customs and migration authorities coordinate. Mexican and American officers pursue cross river activity amid alleged plots, with Narations of attacked routes and secret aircraft movements. The situation highlights strained border relations and ongoing neutrality patrols along the Rio Grande.

Brawssville Valbe Gtalvs Schoneck Brensvile United States Brank Ball Simned Taxel Llewt Jade Wailing Byron Q. Jonen Brdawning Villa Matararar Brawnayille Mrtyamorox

Villistas and Carranza factions in Mexican conflict update

Report from Carranza informant Roxy and Mario Lex vera Severello confirms Villista movements as General Mawmon Wwebe al Ba Marilla announces late news of ongoing operations. Revelations include Escudero’s alleged statements about Villa planning a second Dragen and a forthcoming article on Villa’s ties to U S figures. Villa plans a San Antonio trip to publish a book on the Mexican situation.

Rra Cruz Bes Geninal Carranzs Mawmon Villa Juarez

Miners’ Confiscation Policy Denied by Bonilla

Manuel Bonilla, citing reforms in Chinaxhua state, says Villa government will not confiscate mines or arable land. He says Francisco Escudero, Vila secretary of finance and industry, finished the law on confiscation of unworked land to be presented to General Viliz. Escudero drafted amendments to the federal mining law relating to confiscation of untitled property amid foreign mine-owner opposition.

LPASO Tex Manuel Bonilla Chinaxhua Villa Francisco Escudero Vila Finance and Industry General Viliz Escuders

Parade of troops in Nuevo Laredo witnessed by consul general

Theran, consul general of the Con gtrisionalist government, observed a parade of General Mac Jovian Gerrera’s troops in Nuevo Laredo. About 1909 men marched in artillery, cavalry and infantry, in high spirits, as General Verran disputed claims of prisoners and demonstrations.

Laredo Tex Theran Mac Jovian Gerrera Nuevo Laredo Verran Nareisn Vomiers Uteran Finn

All U S Officers Honor Lincoln Anniversary Observance

The nation marked the fiftieth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's death with a day of mourning. Government offices closed, the Supreme Court did not convene, and flags flew at half mast as officials across the United States and abroad paid tribute.

Raines Fregun Henk Supreme United States White

England Arranges to Rush Munitions

London reports a high level committee under David Lloyd George to organize and speed munitions supply. The group aims to marshal all resources for Britain and the navy, with authority to take needed steps, while ex Premier Asquith and A J Balfour express no-cooperation. Field Marshal Hinhorner to chair parallel departmental effort.

London David Lloyd-George Livya George A J. Balfour Asquith House of Commons Weally War Offic Jlinhoner

Physician Dies After Poisoning Field Infection

Dr Clare Eney H Wall tuberculosis expert at Chicago hospital died after contracting poison infection while treating a charity patient. He was exposed while reaching for an instrument and a needle containing serum entered his veins. He died two weeks after exposure leaving a widow.

Chicago Clareeney H. Wall Wall Broad Poisin

Mrs Roosevelt III in New York Hospital Update

A garbled report describes Mrs Roosevelt III being operated on today by Dr Mexinder Lambert as Colonel Roosevelt accompanies her. The text notes the operation was performed and mentions the patient’s condition, though many phrases are unclear.

York Thundaro Roosevelt Aden Mexinder Lambert Roosevel Ars Hoossveld Amarestiy Anurctes

Fifteen Die In Freight Crash At Detroit Crossing

A student motorman blamed for a deadly freight and streetcar collision near Detroit’s west end, leaving many dead and injured. Investigations by the state road commissioner, police, and county coroners are under way as wreckage and bodies are recovered.

Detrot Med Pring Thacwera Detroit Tniedo Tranton Techroad Charles Maingham Rekke Polles J.C. Westowr Steing Charles Guid Pew Re Street Gar Westover Richard Vallade

Damlges at Arizona reservoir drown eight near St John

An April flood after the Te lman dam failure near Te lman and Peterman, south of St John’s in Apache County, drowned eight people. The Te lman dam collapse endangered Hunt and Wondrut reservoirs, with Lyman reservoir supplying irrigation for about 20,000 acres. Property damage around St John’s totals roughly 400,600 dollars, while St John’s hosts a rail line in the northeastern part of the state.

Folbrook Aria Igman Colorado St John Apache County Midai Hunt St John's Holbroots Telman Jsimfar Bet Smafier St. Jonn's Lyman Dem Fucker Berry Auna Lyman Reservoir Touil St. John's St. Jolin's

Married at 10% Years To Plan Toplant

Fragmentary text describes a wedding or planning event with unclear names and places. Key entities are not readable. main facts cannot be confirmed. Further readable details are needed to produce a reliable card.

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