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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
2
Berlin reports that victory brings a large quantity of munitions. The capture of Kovne fortress is described with heavy fighting and significant civilian losses. Reports from Petrograd mention renewed bombardments near Kovne and German advances in the region.
Aug 18 report from General Sir Ian Hamilton notes further Allied progress on the Gallipoli peninsula with gains of about 500 yards on the left flank and the capture of a Turkish trestle along with officers and men. The northern zone saw heavy attacks on the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps positions but repulsals held. Also announced is the fall of the Russian fortress of Bovin, with Petrograd forces unable to halt Austro German advances and strengthening fortresses around the city.
Torn fighting at Pul of Raymer and Alps as Austrian forces clash with Hrest-Litevek units. Reports claim heavy artillery and bayonet charges along the Toliminu western front. Casualties and captures vary across scattered cables and dispatches.
A fresh detachment of American Marines arrived from warships off the coast of Maui. The rebel forces reportedly refused to surrender, and a naval expedition is attempting to secure the area. Local authorities remain vigilant as tensions rise in the coastal region.
London dispatch reports Premier Venizelos ready to form a new Grecian cabinet in succession to the resigned Gaunaris minister. The move follows the opening of the freelan parliament, according to a Central Nova Agens despatch from Athens.
Philadelphia August report says Southern railway lines seek steep charges for transporting the Liberty Bell on planned journeys. Council officials, facing high rates, plan to meet Monday to consider reviving the itinerary. The routes cited include Elgin Texas to Austin and Houston round trip at quoted fares.
A London bombing raid leaves ten dead and thirty six injured in suburbs. Reports indicate Zeppelins attacked the eastern counties. impact details are unclear as officials assess casualties and damage.
At LONDOUS Aug 18 the Frilali oteam Bainsil TOY lons evass and the Spanish steamer Paduvo, 2644 tons, were sunk. Twenty pan of Ler Curmor vessel s ind chit were the Inter. Op. Pagrayne George also was annie. Mer crow was saved. The Nerweelan steamers tom bs, 20 tone, and Anerul, 649 tons, have been turk. The crewe wore save.
Corpus Christi Tex Aug 18 Reports from the hospital where four priests treated for injuries in an automobile accident Sunday afternoon indicate all will recover. Rev Isadore Dwyer, believed fatally injured, will survive unless unforeseen event occurs.
Fragmentary dispatches describe a killing spree where Black victims were hanged and shot. The account notes mob violence, coercive fear, and bodies dumped in a ditch with no arrests. Details are sparse and terms reflect period bias and brutality.
Rome reports a Turkish recall of permission for departure amid a warding conflict. A large number of reservists await sailing in Beirut, Merelaa, Alvsunyveltit, Smyrna, and other ports as border tensions rise.
In Clea Michigan reports describe three contestants in a mock competitive eating event. One exposed a supposed gas tank in his body and charged strangers $30 as a bet. Another consumed 27 prmanas then paid 34 for his meal. The third balanced a bizarre dinner using a grown outside watermelon with seeds and other foods.
A city delegation led by Mayor Roy Miller Hod proposed aimed at Houston discusses deep water development and potential state waterway projects. The plan includes inviting regional leaders and formal party events, with city commissioners in attendance.
Postmaster D Avinnstead notes a winter period before new improvements are required. A visit prompts questions about authorities and the investigation into building and maintenance plans.
A private oil venture begins drilling in a sparsely developed section known for white sand beaches and high fluoride in the soil. The derrick is erected and boring operations are set to start by Friday as crews prepare for file operations.
In Corpus Christi data from eighteen gins show Bishop leading with 3700 bales, Talistown 1100 bales, and Corpus Christi around 700 bales. Three ginning centers exist in the county at Rishon, Rebstown and Corpus. The report covers 1915 through August and notes ongoing handling of cotton at the gins.
In a Conagy hearing on Mrs Mary Hopkins charged with a crime, witnesses contradict claims of insanity. County health officials and doctors testify about her sanity while district attorneys and police give mixed assessments, with trial delays noted and past behavior described.
Corpus Christi Texas August 18 Naeces County farmers report county bank may have suffered a loss of perhaps in bales of cotton from high winds Monday and Tuesday blowing cotton down. No further details available.
Atlanta mayor Woodward declares Leo M Frank guilty and warns John Staton to stay away from Georgia. He criticizes press coverage and asserts the lynching reflects a breakdown of legal process. He defends Frank’s execution while urging state pride and order amid a national crime controversy.
Aug 18 Atlanta report on Leo Frank lynching details Gov Ke and investigations. Prison commission chair Davidson expresses uncertainty over immediate blame, Mob plans and city reactions noted. Marietta aids, Frank family travels to Brooklyn. Gov Harris orders thorough inquiry. Coroner Booth to assist. Grand jury convened.
The piece describes a Milledgeville area incident with a planned automobile action toward a lynching site. Authorities considered calling militia after alleged plans to attack the prison were discussed. Witnesses noted cars and chains used to block routes, with most towns alerted and few seeing the vehicles proceed.
In Milledgeville Georgia on August 18 officials insisted no one at the state penitentiary bears responsibility for the abduction of Frank. J. F. Davidson and the prison commission defended their lack of fault stating the mob acted with complete control upon arrival at the farm. The mob overwhelmed guards and trustees and dragged Frank from his cell onto an auto with a rope, as screams and groans filled the air, the route to Milledgeville and Marietta remaining uncertain.
Secretary Daniels denounces the Georgia mob lynching of Leo Frank as the worst blot on the state's name. He condemns lawlessness and urges punishment for mob rule, noting many Georgians doubted Frank's guilt and that Governor would seek to bring perpetrators to justice.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a formal proclamation declaring cotton contraband amid wartime measures. The text references officials and a dated process, with scattered references to locations such as Commerce Street and names like Naspar? and Artame. The garbled wording limits clarity on date, scope, or parties involved.
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