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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1915

Page

7

Martial law looming in Greece amid Balkan war tensions

Reports from London say martial law in Greece is imminent amid rising unrest in Athens over potential Bulgarian border incursions. Bulgarian sea activity near Varna sparks concern as Russia shifts stance, while Allied officials offer cautious, shifting summaries of the Black Sea clash and military movments in the region.

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Shipping congestion prompts port reroute from Genoa to other terminals

Ambassador at Rome reported to the State Department that Genoa faced great shipping congestion. The Italian government issued further orders empowering the minister of marine to take necessary precautions, and alternate routes to Genoa will force vessels like Alt Vesrut now of Teule to proceed to different criminal ports.

Washington, D. A Pec. Sra Ambassador Page Rome State Department Genoa Alt Vesruts Teule Genod

Japanese liner Yasaka Maru sunk by submarine

News of the Yasaka Maru sinking reached Port Said after a submarine attack while en route from Lagos to Port Said with 120 passengers and 160 crew aboard. French gunboats rescued the passengers and crew who were landed at Port Said. an American passenger, Y. J. Lord, survived.

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Ancona Note Reception Draws Positive Early Reaction

Vienna reports the new American note on the Ancona matter has made a favorable impression. A rapid reply is anticipated as work begins on the MH report. Washington dispatch confirms the capture of the Ancona vessel at six p m Tuesday while British papers debate the note and Austria’s diplomatic options.

Vienna Landon Ancona Peptick Washington, D. C Ambassador Pentieh Viernn London America Evasios Toaitania Westminster Lorette Austria Gazette United States Manchester Guardian

Weather reading across major cities with varied values

Weather round up reports temperatures in St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kanab City New York Washington and Lakehurst. Notable values include 44 in St Louis 38 in Chicago 40 in Kanab City 40 in New York and 28 in Washington with wind directions west north and east and general mentions of rain and mist across different stations.

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Villa Arrested in El Paso Prepares Return Trip

Colonel Hipolito Villa, brother of Pancho Villa, was arrested on a train near El Paso by city detectives and taken to the El Paso police station to face two felony charges involving checks and swindling. He agreed to return to El Paso to answer the accusations, aided by Detective Carruthers and Lancaster, with funds advanced for his travel.

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British Losses at Dardanelles Reported Totals

A dispatch from London lists Dardanelles casualties through December 11 totaling 12 523 officers and men. It records 25 279 killed, 187 missing, 96 658 sick admitted to hospitals with naval losses included. The figures are distributed among officers and men with a grand tally of killed, wounded or missing.

London Greece Una Athenry Baluarhin Elas Taren Vaus Vari Tay Landau Viirtie Mike Theo Muehedignuti Garmin Berlin Wie Heaviy France Hartmanns-Weilerfonyt Vosges Aden Arahia J. Austen Chamberlain India House of Commons Priser Harold J. Tennant Suvia Bay Gallipali Peninsula Bundox Dev Dritein Dardanelles Addi— von Whyndes TE Ree Iffieers

Indictments allege Welland canal plot conspiracy

In New York Sec 23 indictments allege a German led conspiracy to dynamite the Welland canal to hinder Canadian military support. Koenig Leyendecker Breitung and others named, with plans to place agents in mills and factories near the canal. Breitung admitted buying 320 pounds of potash for Fay as motions for separate trials proceed. McCulley released after being detained amid questions about the plan.

New York Jnas Paul Keamy Hiehard Bai Lesendeckers Welland Canal Edauid Justice Wis Reenie Reenie Wid Sesendecker United States Dominion of Canada Ludietmesils Wellard Canal Allege Koenig Leyendecker Max Breitung Rovert Fay Herbert Klende Walter &Chol Paul Daeche I Walttons Is County Ohn B. Stanchfield Stanchfield Breltung Wiliam McCulley Robert McCauley Department of Justice Welland Raval

France Delays Reply on Transit of Germans and Austrians

Washington dispatch reports France will not answer the American note protesting the removal of Germans and Austrians from American vessels until the commander of the French cruiser Descartes has reported. The message notes Paris delaying official response and cites a secret report from the commander.

Washington, D. C Paris State Department France America Descartes Frances

Kaiser Has Bad Cold In London

A telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam reports Kaiser Wilkins suffers a bad cold and is confined indoors. He is under careful guard due to travel restrictions and is not expected to venture outside. He will send a short note to his father during the holidays.

London Exchange Telegraph Company Amaletdam

Christmas Mail Heavier This Year Across United States

The Postoffice Department reports Christmas mail is heavier than ever, with rapid movement to destinations nationwide. Mail from all sections of the country is being handled without delay, including deliveries to Washington and other major cities.

Washington, DB Postoffice Department United States Mint

Holidays on Wall Street Bring Prosperity to All

Christmas in the Muanelas district contrasts with last year as Wall Street profits spread to banks, trust firms, and employees. Bonus schemes, profit sharing, and generous gifts boost pensions and wages. Exchanges plan celebrations after Friday's close. Wall Street volume and sales soar year to date, signaling broad prosperity. New Year’s Eve closes cafes at 3 a.m. per mayor, with many licenses remaining open New Year’s Day.

New York Muanelas Wall Street Stock Exchange Foy Fiiance Tdumtry Gitte Rust ‘Company Eald Fermal Imprompti Ga. m Mitchell Police Department Nay Olitit

San Antonio Rotary to Stage Christmas for 2000 Children

Maclyn Arbuckle the San Antonio actor will be Santa Claus at Alamo Plaza for the Rotary Club Christmas celebration for city children. About 680 tickets have been issued for presents, candy, cakes, and nuts, with Arbuckle leading a Santa Claus parade from the St Anthony Hotel to Alamo Plaza. The event includes a musical program by the Municipal Band and distribution of gifts from a decorated Christmas tree, with orphans and children from relief groups invited.

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