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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1915

Page

7

Half Million Here to Move Cotton Crop in San Antonio

Reported cash movement of about 50 million dollars to San Antonio banks supports farmers as cotton in the region is marketed. Banks exchange notes for real money, sustaining purchases of cotton at 8 to 9 cents per pound. Officials say the flow indicates no funds shortage and will proceed without outside aid.

WILAW RPW San Antonio regiTan Lainklie Reir Enitints McAdoo Federa Datlon Richmond Arita Cottun Etor Ecejund Wallag Federal Ty Work Bank Federal Reserve Ine Imak Ty Franz Mr. Grong

Shell Kills Two Men at Bethlehem Steel Plant

Two workers died and several others were seriously hurt when a shell exploded during transportation to the Indian Head proving grounds of Bethlehem Steel at Indian Head Reiston. Investigators began checks to determine the cause and whether safety violations occurred.

Allentown Bethle Indian Head Reiston

Sunk Trawlers Spark Alarm Across Atlantic and Texan Talks

London reports sixty more German submarines sunk in August as two trawlers The Intest of Lowestoft and The Young Sake of Lowestoft go down. In Dallas Texas representatives meet over Shreveport rate lines and cotton pricing from Texas points to New Orleans with attendees including Jain Hales and J S Hersh. Pioneer Is Dead in Texas and a farmer near Jenga reports a horse or cattle loss.

London Lowestafe Lowestoft Dallas Tex Texas Irend Shreveport Texwall Orienuss Loishose Jain Hales Houston J. S Hershiveston W. Terry San Mo Teach

War stocks rise amid early trading as rail shares lead

In New York trading the stock market showed gains with war shares advancing. Trumble Steel rebounds from a recent decline while railroads push higher though overall turnover and late-session gains faded. Major names include Missouri Pacific Kansas City Southern and St. Louis San Francisco among others.

New York Tne Washington Indar Trumble United States Star Sost Missouri Kansas Texas Kansas City St. Louis San Francisco Missouri Pacific James Aerealer Exis

Japan and Allies Drawn Closer Amid Global Tensions

Paris dispatch reports that Japan and its allies are drawn further into the global crisis as leaders discuss the war’s evolving balance. Baron Ishii questions the triple alliance’s fate while noting Japan's aid to Austria and potential moves to align with broader powers amid grave diplomatic strain.

Paris Ane Azrom Kikulire Ishii Junanrse Fraiteg Nna Japan Baron Till Earth Pwe Tesla

Troops Deployed to Harlingen to Protect Texan County

Sheriff Thoms Jut hag asked Zanlain Rancam to send saldins ile dim Hege country for protec. Troops at Harlingen are to help counter roving bands of Mexicans accused of horse theft and threats to citizens on the county east end. The sheriff cites bands of four and sixteen members. action by Captain Ransom was unclear early today.

Jarrto Tex Scar Thoms Juthag Zanlain Rancam Maeding Harlingen Saldins Ile Dim Protec Banis Ransom

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity

A fragmented weather note predicts unsettled conditions Wednesday night and Thursday with thunderstorms followed by generally fair weather for several days and then showers later in the week. Temperatures are described as probable but unclear due to garbled source text.

San Antonio

Weather report snapshots for tourists across major cities

Meager text offers rough temperatures and conditions for St Louis Chicago Denver and more. Notable figures include Chicago 48 partly cloudy with a northwest wind while Denver shows 64 partly cloudy with a south wind. Other entries list variable temps and gusty winds in scattered locales.

Meade At & Ca ST. Louis Nwvesk Tommerabirs Chicabo Thuranas Invest Tommperatuna Denver Temperstare Setae Wini Kansas Amelie

Efficiency and Economy Voices at State Governors Meeting

A Boston report details remarks by Hammond of Minnesota criticizing multiple state governors and numerous boards and commissions as causes of inefficiency. He cites Minnesota’s slippery governance model, calls for executive consolidation, and supports a five to six department plan under a single governor. Navy topics and other state officials’ views are touched on, including submarine funding and broader administrative reform.

Boston Mass Winfzeld Hammond Minnesthe Rome Bart Executive Department Dawe Hague Wangae Averion Nich Magerber Ese Thesa Varioux Norton Dutien Salarion Travellite AFC Neresbing Campaians Cae Minnesota Executiv Baydon Commonwealth Sarretary Daniels Sam F. Haines Maine Gilortsl ' Plarida Whitman Elpet

Jamaica Hard Hit Sew York Damage Report

Confusing OCR fragment reports damage events in Jamaica and New York, mentioning August dates and destruction of acres of trees, with references to individuals and places such as Kings and Jayne. The text is garbled but implies a severe weather or disaster impact and related casualties or losses.

York Kings Damien Jayne Gre Hur Roane Dts Valeries Amsna Tees

Submarine Fleet Small in Copenhagen Area Report

A消息 notes a German undersea fleet with five submarines near Copenhagen. The report claims 39 ships and six thousand men moved from Kiel to the eastern neighbor region to restore war service, detailing German compliment and travel movements.

Copenvagen London Germany

Bandits Escape After Bank Robbery Near Amity

Two bandits who robbed the Amity bank in Clarke county yesterday fled for Oklahoma after exchanging shots with pursuers along the Missouri River. They escaped with 41200 after entering the bank yesterday afternoon and eluding capture.

Bebig Bank of Amity Clarke County Okla Missouri

Haiti Rebels Rally Behind Exiled Leader After Defeat

Adherents of Dr. Rosalyn Bobo, revolutionary figure, refuse to disarm following her presidential defeat. Supporters remain loyal, declaring arms will stay until their leader retains power. An American vessel, Nashville, proceeded from Port-A-Paix to debark warines.

Ape Wattien Anz Rosalyn Bobo Aniti Tts

Steamer Amsterdam Arrives After Dutch Mine Clearance

The Amsterdam reaches New York from Rotterdam after being held in the Downs for hours while British mine sweepers cleared a channel of mines. A steamer, previously ahead of it, struck a mine and sank.

New York Amsterdam Rotterdam

Wilson Seeks Texans as Vaccination Campaigns Grow

President Wilson meets Texas lawmakers Senator Simmons and Representative Garner amid calls from visitors. Health service reports a surge in anti typhoid vaccination uptake and notes an estimated 700000 immunized nationally against 106000 the prior year.

Washington Wison Kent Senator Simmons Representative Garner Texas Wabitngto Puntie Health Service United States Garner Wilson Ponstey Gistundine

War supply movements and export figures reported

War supplies are being moved as July exports show notable totals. Figures indicate exports of planes automobiles and vehicles with June data highlighting shipments and year totals. comparisons to the prior year are provided across various transport goods and aviation items.

Europe Department of Commerce Grausucy Gungiare Ger Tera Denly IOLA Hoth Jwad Sada Peonaitinas Haranss

Carranza's Reply Not Yet Renewed

Washington reports that General Carranza has not yet sent an answer to the Pan American peace appeal. Reynaldo Garza and Lampazas associates say Carranza prepared a personal note denying Villa troops recaptured Durango. Conflicting Villa Carranza fighting near Monterey keeps State Department without fresh advices.

Washington Reyneldo Garza Carrenze Lampazas Wexleo Carranza State Department Tenorta Villatroops Durango Villa Carranza Foutes Monterey

Constantinople Raid by Aircraft Reported by Athens Dispatch

A dispatch from Athens states that Constantinople was attacked by aircraft and that eight Greeks and three Armenians were killed or wounded during the bombardment. The report describes people fleeing in fear and indicates widespread damage in the city.

Constantine Athens Constantinople

Murder of Gary minister shocks community

The Rev Ray Kamuni Sayser pastor of St Ames Evangelical Lutheran Church Todlestin suburb Gary was shot to death in his study during a family scene. Police believe two or three assailants attacked after threats over his pro German views with lingering locks on his neck wrists and throat. Money and jewelry left undisturbed. The body was moved to a nearby vacant lot and found about an hour later. Authorities consider two leading theories including religious conflict and a potential motive tied to alleged conduct as minister.

Gary Ray Kamuni-Sayser St.ames Evangelical Luthersh Todlestin Ney Kayser Kav 1Sel

Gerard Seeks Report on Sinking Arabic From Berlin

Ambassador James W. Gerard asked German Foreign Minister von Jagow for official word on the sinking of the steamer Arabic. Officials said Germany had no information beyond foreign dispatches and Villa agents claimed no decisive news. The city was described as in siege while U S actions and plans on the Mexican border drew attention.

Berlin London America James W. Gerard Vom Jagow Gerard Ue Et Monterey Eni Rigue CG Liorente Villi Coreign Washington Chihuahua United States Carranzafing Villa

Vienna Press Comments On American Peace In War Soothe

The Vienna press reports from Zurich in August 1914 notes that recent silence over the sinking of a steamer has broken. It states that American policy has grounds to press for peace and urges restraint in enforcing hostilities. The paper claims German embassy ties are close and hints at shifting war aims.

Zurich London

Teppelin Heads For English Coast

Amsterdam Aug 25 report notes a Zemelin balloon possibly related to the Velepraat, with lines indicating a track toward the English coast. The fragmentary text mentions a northeast wind and potential movement across the Netherlands area.

Amsterdam Vin Londen Netherlands Directo Viet Bsner Lee Thay Horthwail Engliend

Balkan Crisis Near Decision as War Snowball Looms

London reports unsettled Balkan stance toward Russia crisis with Bulgaria possibly declaring war on Turkey. German advances threaten Brest-Litovsk as Austro German forces break Russian defenses. Austrian cavalry pushes toward Kovet while Entente actions in the Dardanelles draw heavy attention.

London Balkan Bulgaria Turkel Engiist Br Dtovwk Ceners von Linn Ingens Var Sandernach Sal Kovet Brest-Litovsk Renpart Sar

British Make Gain Paris

A French official report on fighting in the Daz Ganelles from August 20 to the morning of August 22 says the British service advanced against Turkish forces, taking 400 yards of trenches in the northern zone. It notes a French aviator sank a large Turkish transport on August 24, while southern operations were limited to artillery and street clashes.

Paris Daz- Ganelles Sriitch Seivice Parriots Acabachirman Nagurs

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