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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1915

Page

9

Hold Parade And Battle Despite Rain At Fiesta Queen Ball

Large crowds gather for the Fiesta parade despite storms. Officials plan a royal procession with Queen Tonephine and King of the Fiesta, followed by duchesses, a royal chariot, and numerous decorated vehicles. Meantime, rain disrupts attendance from University of Texas students and other spectators.

Betty of Fiicore Association Sun Agroute Smong University of Texas Haming Thoi Aud Paente Avenue D Alain Plaza Alain Dinan Commerce Street Notalites Lollow Third Cavalry Wat Texas Miliary Academy PerRanon Funston Governo Plasta Association Fair Antonio Tonephine Clara May House of Broote Dueansses Od Romance Sort Sam Houston Mary Pau Hine House of Fardtran Ardan Celestine Silker BI de Ruth Atlantis Query Hours of Carr Astelat Muriel Kakernot Duches Fontarabia Josephine Frown Ultima Thule Elzabeth Kokernat Eutebins Trascalla Camp Duchess of Cematot Hazel Woodward Avalon Mary Aubrey Tata Dorothy Bingham Field Artillery Victoria Atle B. Ayres Batte of Flowers Association Frederick Funston H.P. Drought J. M. Bennett Jr J. HE. Jarrett Octavia Glende Keeran Frank Newton Lane Taylor William Lupe Sol Datkowile R.A. Porter Frank Winerick Vivian Brown Phi Alpha Siva

Germany Increases Wireless Station At Sayville

New York April 29 German authorities have almost trebled the power of the Sayville wireless plant rapid expansion to handle encrypted messages. The system links Berlin with the United States government and the German embassy, with nearly all equipment reportedly manufactured in Germany and shipped via a Dutch steamer. the plant is slated for completion by late next week.

New York Germany United States Sayville L. A Watt Ibis

Trieste Bread Crisis Sparks Antiwar Sentiment

In Trieste the bread shortage and war talks stir unrest as crowds chant down with war and Italian authorities consider harsher measures. The Austrian crown land’s mainly Italian populace watches fearfully while authorities brace for potential protests and strict controls.

Rome Paris Trieste Ing Trista

Prominent Temple Official Shot in Bank Office

Temple Tex April 23 County Commissioner William M Dickey was shot and killed in the City National Bank building during a dispute over road matters with Road Engineer Kingsley present in the office. Farmer C McNeeley surrendered to officers. Dickey led Temple precinct and aided by the County Judges and Commissioners Association. He leaves a wife and two daughters.

Temple Tex William M. Dicker Kingsley City National Bank C. &McNeeley Tgineer Kingsley Dickey MeNseler County Judges and Commissioners’ Association McNeeley Jemily

Weather Local Forecast From Various Cities

Local forecast lists temperatures for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Twin City Denver and New York with winds from the south and north and chances of rain. Descriptions vary from clear to rainy with highs in 60s and 40s and lows around 20s to 40s across several locations.

ST. Louis Tempersure Partir Degen Chicago Cleary Molwateer T. Paul Eles Washington Tash St Homs

Allied Ships Again Attack Dardanelles in New Assault

British warships bombarded Turkish forts at the Dardanelles from the Gulf of Saros as efforts to breach lines continued. French reports claim capture of about half a mile of German trenches near St Mintel, while Belgian fighting tightens and Ypres endures renewed bombardment. Russian ships strike Turkish positions on the eastern front, sinking Turkish vessels and damaging barracks.

London Dardanelles Ot ‘Nek Alenlis Gulf of Saros Tucks Austria Mulingi Italy Owvns Ountikely Justinie Tvitish Pleck Mlawa Vistula Jatrock Gottman Ypres Johnllan England Holland Talen St. Mintel Paris Belgium Blasea Petitograd I Ie

Fighting in Belgium Paris April 23 1915 front reports

Belgium and French front dispatches describe engagements near Yser between Dixmude and Ypres. German use of asphyxiating bombs caused local advances but Allied counterattacks regained ground and captured prisoners. An air raid near Ghent saw a pending raid thwarted.

Paris Londen Belgium Yser Dixmude Vicoque Ypres Curries Yser Canal Weet Soati St. Mili. I Sant

Czar Nicholas II Visits Lemberg Fortress Crowd Cheers

London April 24 Emperor Nicholas arrived at Lemberg Fortress amid a Galician front report. Grand Duke Nicholas and Russian commanders held a conference on Carpathian operations while crowds cheered from the governor general’s palace. The earlier report claimed Grand Duke Nicholas was shot by General Slevers who then killed himself.

London Nicholas Srrived Carey Lamabers Galicia Austria Petro Nicholas Carpathian Nicholas Ta Russia Grand Duke Baron Slevers

Body Found in Bay Near Galveston Causeway

The body of Tony Poutegh, a 35 year old carpenter, was found this morning on the bay shore half a mile north of the Virginia Point end of the Galveston causeway. Death is listed as drowning. A train crew reported seeing a man near the causeway during the high tide last night.

Austin Tony Poutegh Bay Shore Virginia Point Galveston Poutegh Bartier Coumeway

Grimsby Trawler St. Lawrence Sunk by German Submarine

Grimsby reports the trawler St. Lawrence torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. Two crew members were killed and seven survivors were brought to Grimsby today aboard the steamship Queenstown. The Queenstown’s skipper says the submarine fired on the St. Lawrence while the vessel was receiving cargo.

Grimsby Englainl St. Lawrence North Sea Wawler Queenstown Fred

Jury AC Baffler verdict in Lometa murder case

Fifty years after the murder of Constable Gunnell in Lometa, A. B. Baffler was found guilty of murder. The jury assessed a punishment of twenty years in the penitentiary.

Lambpasas Tex A. BP. Baffler Gunnell Ac Lometa Browsnn Lo

Decree Extended Delays Mexico Concession Inspections

Vera Cruz April 23 The decree extending the period for concession holders to comply with the January 29 order on government inspection and supervision of contracts will now take effect June 28 instead of April 29 due to an extension granted by the fair chief.

Vera Cruz Oniel Veniatiano Carranza Mexico

Reform ambitions and rivalries at New York trial

On day two of Theodore Roosevelt Ivins cross examination in the New York Supreme Court, he says he sought reform of Barnes and admits taking advice from associates. The witness discusses distrust of both allies and foes, mentions invisible government, and notes interactions with Croker, Platt, and Hendricks amid debate over patronage and campaigns during the state era.

Ayracuse N.Y Supreme Fey Mr. Hyde Kiellers Himeelf Mr. Burnie Mir Rien Medving Calder Roopevelt Nader David Dill New York Mohard Crater Courralt Croker Mr Hitt Dag Bol Hib United State Renato Barnes Itt New York State Iving Campaian Ivins Conteuetions Luvcis Africa Congress Charles F. Murphy Democratic Party Alz Mither Travid Justice Andrews Sai Omy Tring Platt Hendricks White Hans Mr. Barnes White House Washington People hans + net Rane Patan

Wilhelm Prepares for Dash 10 Sea

In Prwemist, Germ auxiliary cruisers Kronostie Wilhelm face removal from dis data. The report notes gathering tension as authorities discuss the ship status amid warnings, with potential masking of actions and rapid mobilization cited as factors shaping the situation.

Smw Auytain Thierfelder Ida

Counterfeit Bath Towel Plot Surfaces in Secret Service View

Acting Chief Maran leads the probe into a counterfeit towel shaped note with faces and numerals woven into its texture. Investigators identify a crafted item resembling currency and suspect outside productions. authorities urge discovery of the maker, not for propaganda but to halt further reproduction.

Washington Doc Secret Service Maran United States Dhorans Morun Hoesesaton Ruut Bureau of Engraving and Printing Mr. Tutph

Four Children Born to Austin Woman in Texas

Austin area woman gives birth to four children, one died soon after birth. Three surviving infants reportedly in unhealthy condition. Mother aged 24, total birth weight about twelve pounds. Report mentions a reward related to Ferguson and a Bel County triplets case.

Austin Tex Paul Wagner Buda Govingr Ferguson Bel County

Exports Rise As Wilson Receives Estimate

Secretary Redfield told President Wilson at a cabinet meeting that American exports for the current fiscal year are expected to reach 2.75 billion dollars. He presented tables showing breadstuffs exports last month at 59 million dollars, up from 8 million in March 1914, and total breadstuffs exported since the war began at 418 million dollars.

Washington, D. C Redfield Wilson United States

German Fleet Out After Berlin Statement

The German admiralty issued a statement saying the German high sea fleet has repeatedly exercised in the North Sea and advanced into English waters without meeting heavy resistance from Great Britain.

Berlin London North Sea Great Britain

Firemen Inhale Fumes At New York Factory Spill

Firemen inhaled fumes at a New York factory after a carbosic acid overflow flooded a station area. The incident occurred overnight, and several firefighters were affected by the toxic exposure. Emergency crews responded and treated the men on site.

New York Ford

Austin Storm Devastates City Leaving Hundreds Homeless

In Austin the great storm swelled streams and flooded streets, washing away bridges and homes. Police and militia join rescue efforts as Colorado River runs high and 108 families seek aid, with several dozen dead or missing and property losses toppling into the millions.

Colorado River

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