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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
1
Soldiers report advancing allied forces and breakthroughs across the eastern front. German and Austrian units claim significant gains, capturing prisoners and seizing equipment as they push toward key positions near Brest-Ltrosk, Barysau, and Vilna regions, with multiple army groups advancing and crossing rivers.
Ossowetz, after blowing fortifications and burning structures, abandoned the fortress on August 2% ending a year of defense at the Downriver crossing. Russian garrison withdraws, Brest-Litovsk area remains contested as Austro-German forces press in. British report estimates German strength at about 3.2 million on western and eastern fronts combined, plus 1.12 million Austrians in reserve and garrisons.
A wartime calculation estimates German forces at the start with about 816 thousand available for service, rising to potentially 1.5 million if all of military age served. Casualties through June reached around 2.0 to 2.2 million on the fighting fronts, with roughly 500 thousand killed and 1.0 to 1.2 million wounded or missing.
Paris Aug 25 The French war office released a statement describing last night s artillery actions north of Arras as spirited with engagements near Sonthes and Newville. Bombardments rose around Rose and base sign as mines exploded in Champagne and the Argonne. In the west engagements with band grenades on the Barvenkopf were reported. A French aviator reportedly dropped bolts on Lorrach Baden.
Readable excerpts describe extensive 30,600 dollars spent on repairs and renovations across multiple campuses. New buildings completed and existing structures improved including interior refurbishments, painting, fencing, and updated heating systems. Several schools, from Fat Lavaca to Riverside Park, report upgraded facilities, new outbuildings, and seawall to secure grounds as the district prepares for September term.
Trial nears its end in the murder case of P O Neat charged with killing a Tritter in February 191d. Prosecution arguments by Assistant District Attorneys TF. Onten Tr and for the defense Carlos Ree were delivered Wednesday morning. The court adjourned at noon as the Listries Attorney Lider recommended demanding the case be heard again, and the defense pressed for the accused.
The plan argues for $80,000,000 to aid cotton farmers in the South, with federal deposits in Allanta, Dalles, and Rich banks and lower interest to help store cotton in warehouses. Critics say it’s insufficient to lift the entire crop and may not prevent distress if markets stay weak.
The article describes the installation of a new Edison submarine battery, designed to prevent pinging waters and reduce dangers of undersea life. Thomas A. Edison engineers claim the nickel-hydride cells will advance undersea propulsion and possibly enable safer, longer operations.
In Fort Worth Texas the custody case over Roy Careil alias Tommy Lely continues. Mrs Julia Delo of Quebec claims her son, while Careil asserts the boy is his. Testimony places the boy at about 6 years 6 months to 8 years with age opinions from dentists. Judge Terrell plans to fast track the case regardless of duration.
In Mercedes Texas on August twenty fifth a group of seven to eight bandits led by Jesus Villarent, deserters from Cant Ezequiel Cavaros’ Tiales at Reynosa, crossed back into Mexico at the Agujita Nenra crossing on the Wia Grande south of Donna. A pursuing party including Shen St Raker and rangers tracked east of Udinborg, with the deserters splitting toward the St. Louis area as the night patrols pressed the chase.
Four of the Mexican phowad to at the Regions Mex Carrasizgarsi ano fest nithi according to authere Inforaméha here today we arrested and pinned in nllitubs prison and are ty oy taken to Ma mores to trial.
Aransas Pass Texas reports Port Aransas docked steamship activity ship Avechenrag loaded about 14 000 bales of Sun Patricio and Nuceos ovin Cotton bound for Havre France. Prices rose sharply despite damage from a storm with high middling quality. Local farmers expect at least one dollar per unit gain as buyers seek cotton amid hurricane disruptions and port facilities prepare for normal operations.
French officers report the army has contracted to purchase 1100 war horses at a value exceeding 7 million dollars. The horses are being shipped nationwide at a rate of over a thousand per day from various parts of the country.
Major Mien Bush predicts ongoing rain for about twenty hours due to favorable conditions. a temperature change is expected but not yet. Early Wednesday resembled a fall morning with persistent showers and occasional overcast skies across several locales, including Dallas, Lampasas, Sherman, and Houston. rainfall totals varied widely.
Galveston Texas reports no breaches after tropical storm damage. Water from city wells at Alta Loma fed the mains via a temporary transfer laid across the bay. City officials vow to fund local relief and continue street cleaning and reconstruction while public reports are challenged.
The passage suggests a cautious stance as it warns that further threats could disrupt progress. It notes that if the Arabian issue worsens, the dual monarchy would deeply deplore the consequences and may urge America to reconsider its position.
Count Yon Bernsigris German ambassador to the United States remains in New York with plans for the coming days undeveloped. He has not received Berlin’s latest word on the sinking of the Arabic and may travel to Washington to confer with Secretary Lansing before any further directives. A separate item notes agent A B Smith at a Texas depot paralyzed, hindering his ability to assist with operations.
Travelers report saloons in Sonora towns under Carranza control have closed after orders issued Saturday. Officials aim to destroy liquor stocks. mining camps and workers are affected as currency plans and pay in silver emerge. In Texas, an inspector appointment signals new standards for state and municipal building construction. A lineman dies after contact with high voltage equipment in Lavaca.
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