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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1915

Page

9

Obregon claims decisive victory over Villa at Celaya

General Obregon reports a sweeping win in Guanajuato with Villa’s forces routed near Celaya. He says 8000 prisoners, 30 field guns, thousands of rifles and supplies captured, while Villa’s remnants flee northward. Estimated total Villa losses reach 14000 including dead wounded and captured. The battle began Tuesday and continued through Thursday with Villa’s army driven back in disorder.

Vera Cruz Mex Obregon Mexico Carraza Villa Celaya Guanajuato Oblvepaw Villista Monterey Matamoras Matamoros United States Wield Whch Fort Brown Brownsville J. & Lyon Hee

Villa No Denial of Loss in Celaya Victory Report

No official denial from Villa officials in El Paso regarding Carranza reports of a second victory near Celaya Guanajuato. State Department notes mixed reports as CavCarranza claims Obregon routed Villa with 30 artillery pieces captured and prisoners while fresh telegrams indicate ongoing fighting around Celaya with Villa forces surrounding the city.

Carranza Celaya el Paso Tes Villa Villa Jurves Washington, D. C Sliman Vera Cruz State Department Obregon Celara Department Irapuata Guadalajara Diesnez Frownsville Matamoros Rosita Tampico Tuxpam Carrangi Tuxnam

Foreign Colony Protests Reach Washington Embassies

In Washington on April 1, embassies representing nations with interests in Mexico received affidavits detailing alleged abuses of foreigners in Mexico. British French and Spanish missions found many claims supported by prior Mexican reports and sent them to their home governments for action.

Washington, BD Washington Mexico International Committee of Mexico Meslea Sovernmenta

Roosevelt Undergoes Operation at Roosevelt Hospital

New York April 14 Theophilus Roosevelt underwent an operation yesterday at Roosevelt Hospital. The nature of the procedure has not yet been verified. The public and medical circles await further details on his condition and prognosis.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt

One Day Left to Vote in Great Contest Ends

With only one day remaining, voters must cast their ballots before the contest closes. Analysts warn last hour decisions could swing outcomes and determine who earns the costly prizes.

Who Will Award Kw. W. Hichardson Event

The document lists several figures including Kw W Hichardson Assistant Unchior Laskwood National Bank and Jesse Thompson West Texas fut and Tras Co with various corporate affiliations. It names CF Inter Alamo Auditing Corprns and J Thamas Advertising Manager at Stowers Furniture Vo with secretary Wood ward Carriage Co.

Kw. W. Hichardson Unchior Laskwood National Bank Jesse Thompson West Texas Fut & Tras Co CF. Inter Alamo Auditing Corprns WY. Handson Munheer, Pissempany J. Thamas Stowers Furniture Vo. TA Tirada Woodward Carriage Co

Friday and Saturday in Texas voting results contested

In Roushwent Texas a large vote counting event ends Saturday night with winners to be announced after a final tally. Contestants race for subscriptions, using bonus votes for prepaid ads, while a sealed ballot box helps preserve secrecy of amounts submitted.

Roushwent Texas

Weather Temperatures From City Observations

Fragmentary weather data from stations in St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Denver New York and Washington. Temperatures range around mid to high forties with cloudiness and winds varying from north to west. Observations note 24 hour temperature changes and general conditions.

Observalinns Aem7 ST Louie Sai Jwest Uricago Tere Miawallee Prohahis Lust

Aldrich Former Rhode Island Senator Dies at 74

Nelson W. Aldrich longtime Rhode Island senator and Republican leader, who shaped tariff and currency policy, died at his Fifth Avenue home in New York at 74. He served 1881 to 1911 and guided the Payne Aldrich tariff and the early currency reforms leading the national monetary commission. His family and notable figures attended his passing, with burial planned at Ayran Point cemetery.

New York Nelson W. Aldrich United States Kada Island Aepublica Fifth Avenue Ayran Point Providence K. 1 Ohn Thatcher Aldrich Miss Aldrich John D. Hockefeller, Jr Winthray Aldrich Jot D. Hockefeller Nelson Witmarth Aldrich United States Senate Mekysley Roosevelt Taft Senate Kenown Bessieri Reid Rockefeller Alarson Borketalur Wamiy Betty West South Las Slacdi Alcone Fall Street Wiley Tar & Popular Magasine Rhode Island Congress Ambrose E. Burn Aldeich Ubon Ghab la Folletta Wisconsin Din, Strang Missouri Alddich Las Follette National Monetary Commission Ile IML Jost Castro

Great Strike and Lockout on W Chicago

Large scale strike and lockout disrupts work across Chicago area. Non union workers and allied trades face layoffs as Building Construction employers’ association enforces a city wide stoppage. Union and non union carpenters, sheet metal workers, painters, and decorators protest wage demands. many projects halt with hundreds of thousands at stake.

Fieemiles Valnters Jathera Husserters Assipan Gadl-Arrike Bulding Construction Mployers’ Association

Russians Win Great Victory in Ne Hungary War

Geneva dispatch reports a major battle near Bereg where Russian forces repulsed a German picket attack after prolonged fighting and seized arms. Vienna notices discipline actions for 65 Austrian faults tied to the loss near Bereg, while Austrian troops move from the Serbia front toward the Wyelino region.

Geneva Paris the Tribune Vagvar Hungary Stey Cindava Bereg Vienna Sarae Regton Wyeulino Sals- [Terre

Conditions in City of Mexico Grow Serious

Duval West, State Department representative, telegraphed Secretary Bryan that Mexico City again faced serious conditions due to food shortages and disrupted communications. The department urged Carranza authorities to cooperate in clearing the railway to move supplies into the capital, despite uncertain railroad operations and ongoing disruptions.

Washington B. Ca Duval West State Department Bryan Mexico City Crmani Silman Vera Crug Carranza Bevan Willtary Nevilles Watt

London Bombed from Air Across Forty Miles

German Zeppelins and airplanes raided England, with attacks reported within about thirty miles of London. Canturbury Cathedral was not hit. multiple bombs fell near Lowestoft and Southwold, causing fires and property damage but limited loss of life. Authorities heightened police readiness as reports tied airship movements to Emden and Cuxhaven bases.

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