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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1915

Page

2

France and the Coamo crisis elevates neutral rights

The article argues the United States acted within international precedent in demanding the return of German nationals seized aboard the Coamo, comparing to the Trent affair. It asserts France should comply, citing Lincoln’s rebuke in Trent and warning against undermining neutral rights. The piece asserts American resolve to reclaim the Germans and warns of further neutrality violations.

United States Descartes Coamo Jane Ferce United United States Sloop of War San Jacinto Trent Mason and Slidell Confederate States Great Brita Great Brtain Great Britain Lincoln France Lne

Critique of Sporting Sects Drives Historical Dispute

A harsh editorial critique targets so called sporting syndicates for greed. It condemns their pursuit of money over sport forever altering boxing wrestling and racing in major cities. The piece blames lawmakers in New York for enabling reform against monopolistic control of money in sports.

New York

Boxing Law Fight Over Tax on Promoters in New York

A debate over a law legalizing boxing and the promoters tax percentage sparked renewed accusations of fraud. The article recalls a major New York fight with Melarland of Chicago and Gibbons of St. Punk, noting the vast venue but far fewer paid admissions. It criticizes press ticket abuses and predicts another boxing bust for the sport’s promoters, who are blamed for past financial ruin.

New York Melarland Chivagy Sind Gibbons St. Punk New York City

San Antonio schools open to tourists children

The San Antonio school board extends free school access to children of visiting tourists, arguing public schools belong to the city and should serve both residents and outsiders. The policy aims to enhance municipal standing and project a modern, inclusive city image during the winter tourist season.

San Antonio

Progress on Thanksgiving Turkey Prices Amid Rangers Shakedown

A late November scene shows the so called Texas rangers entering the market to push down turkey prices as scarce supplies and high costs threaten holiday dinners in Northern and Eastern cities. The piece notes tense frictions and uneasy anticipation of Thanksgiving shopping with varied regional responses and lingering price pressures.

Lexas Guna Hong Texas New York

Texas Seeks Independence Through Turkeys And Trade

The text discusses Texas expanding beyond sentiment to economic strength, noting turkey production supports Northern and Eastern markets while Texas ships more goods than before. It argues diversification, early year leadership, and feeding trend mark growing independence and broader development ahead.

Turkey New York Texas Gotham Hersel

The War Bride Saga and a Wall Street Fortune

A Brooklyn man, William Stafford, rises from stock runner to buying a $72,000 seat on the Stock Exchange amid war stock speculation. The piece explains the betting nature of the market, cites Midvale Steel and Kennicott Copper, and repeats the rule Stafford follows: always buy low and sell high.

William FP. Stafford Brooklyn Stafford Stock Exchange Edwin Lefevre Wall Street Bethelehem Steel Somehody

British Gold Shipments Arrive in New York for War Munitions

British gold shipments worth 18.7 million dollars arrived in New York on Tuesday. Wes consigned most to New York banking houses to finance war munitions ordered by the British Government. The chancellor of the exchequer noted capital wealth of 150 billion dollars as the empire's annual income. Gold remains the standard of value in civilized countries.

New York Houstus Post

Menace of Labor Famine in War Era Cited in Times

The New York Times warns a labor famine could follow the European war as many workers keep wages high and firms struggle to hire. The piece notes productive employment boosts national prosperity, while shortages and rising prices threaten households dependent on daily toil.

New York Times Beaumont

The Marquis de Planterre Rides for France

A fragmented account depicts Major Planterre, formerly Marquis de Saint-Planterra, leading the regiment in a cavalry charge at Elms Gorge, routing the enemy. The cheering veterans hail him as a heroic figure amid the swift, brutal clash. The scene ends with the regiment saluting their fallen commander.

Georges D'Erparbes Ubyuseurs Asson Holeland Hird Groningen Zinédaren Kolwerden Pelfzul Elms Zwindenbourg Yanp Wall Noote Marquis de Saint-Planterra Pini Edmond Planterre Marseillmar Cinizeng Ertad Planterre Zwindbourg Ax Frail Youngein Minterrong Fesimont Euenine Amake Grive Rin Saumiiron Sretcher Marseillaise Lnolr

Balkan rail link study maps invasion routes to Constantinople

National Geographic Society outlines a railway corridor from Belgrade through Nish and Sofia to Adrianople, the Morava and Maritza valleys guiding the bulgarian Constantinople line. The piece notes rugged mountain defense, vulnerable western hinterland, and strategic importance of the Orient Express route with Balkan hinterland barriers and frontier fortifications.

Belgrade Balkan National Geographic Society Morava Nish Sofie Butearia Mustzla Pasa Adrianople Maritza Sind European Turkey Constantinople Europe Orient Serbia Hungaria Ontit Maritza Greece Salonis Marita Hulgurlin Agyenn Pram Enos Orientine Hematiki Europa Beizaria Qurd ‘Mhrougiout

Fragmentary obituary note leaves Colonel opponent unnamed

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a colonel not permitted to command and a figure lying dead before a person unnamed, with garbled phrases suggesting a battlefield or formal military context. Details are unclear, but the fragment hints at a fatality and command restriction.

Ned and Buster Rescue Across a Dark Yard

A boy named Ned ventures from home to watch a band organ and a monkey trick, gets lost in darkness, and is found by his dog Buster who leads him back. Ned’s mother rejoices as Buster receives a reward of food and affection for saving his young master.

Sean Tommisntoner Edward Ned Buster Lazy Stone Newt Dog Tim Mad Kuster

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