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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
1
An early 20th century advertorial extols Vitalitas as a miraculous remedy claimed to cure chronic ailments and boost constitution. It highlights widespread praise, availability from vendors like Wagner’s Drug, and implies political scrutiny around related shipping and banking interests amid a broader policy debate.
The Senate battled a record long deadlock on the shipping bill with hours of floor debate and procedural points. Senators Hughes Sherman Ken Townsend Gore and Robinson contended as dawn neared while telegraph notes and barber shop runs punctuated a marathon session. The House contemplated fast tracking Gore’s substitute to boost prestige, amid questions about Kuhn Loeh & Co and lenders with stakes in passage.
Washington Feb 61 An invitation to the diplomatic corps in Mexico City to visit the central region of Villa’s forces was extended by General Villa through his representative Enrique Lorente after talks with Bryan. No recognition sought. diplomats told courtesy would be provided if they came within U S jurisdiction. It’s believed the invitation will be relayed via the State Department to the Brazilian minister for consideration.
Telegrams report division within the peace conference as Senor Gamboa remains in the city awaiting further messages from Villa and Angeles. The meeting shown a split between pro Diaz and anti Diaz camps with leaders urging popular support amid warnings of violence and political realignments.
Mrs Inhan of Pittsburg reports chronic stomach calarrh cramps and pain. After using five bottles of Plant Juice she says she can eat anything now and feels healthy. Neighbors note her improved appearance and vitality since starting the remedy sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio.
A San Antonio resident reports the evacuation of Potosi by Convention forces on Friday with orderly transfer and no friction. The Conventionists aim to secure supplies, arms, and horses, while Colonel Zacua’s mutinous force suffered losses. Sixty thousand pesos in loans cited, trains arriving for reinforcement, city reopening and communications restored, with no fighting in the vicinity and a hopeful mood prevailing.
New York February 19 exports from Mexico plunged to 31580 to the week, the customs house reported. The figure marks a near record low among countries in trade with Mexico, reflecting a disrupted Mexican situation influencing shipments.
Alfonso Villareal, director of Customs, wires his resignation to Venustiana Carranza in reaction to local newspaper criticism. He sent the documents to Laredo for safekeeping on Carranza's orders, prompting press commentary in New Spring Woolens Lentz, Twilor.
The trial of Charles Cline, alleged leader of a Dimmit County smuggling gang, began in the Thirty seventh District Court. A full jury was seated Tuesday, with testimony to follow. prosecutors and defense planned lengthy arguments as proceedings continued Wednesday morning.
Wilton stoward Watt, in New Haven, cites a January 2 letter to Harvard Professor Edmund von Mach. He argues a neutrality meeting should not push for a broad interdiction on munition sales to belligerents, suggesting it would provoke greater armament and harm U.S. neutrality. Taft says such action would not reflect American policy.
Reports describe enormous German casualties in six days of fighting in the Carpathians and near Borjimov, Gaumin, and Wols Saydlowlecke as Russian forces repulse repeated German attacks. Additional actions rage along the Vistula and near Mount Loupkew with heavy enemy losses and prisoner captures.
Dispatches describe violent artillery barrages and stubborn assaults on a captured hill. German counterattacks near Kamion faltered after bayonet clashes. over 100 German dead appeared before a battalion line. Russian forces near Skierniewice and Rawka repelled trenches with eight bombs. Carpathian conditions hamper troop movements as Austro Hungarian and German units press in Dukla Pass.
Russians push toward Burkut and Turja regions along the Ung river, claiming five miles gained and crossings taken as they press from Korassinesa. A Zeppelin crew of four reportedly drowned after a North Sea crash near Denmark. Parseval airships reportedly moved toward Vienna amid transport across Germany. Austrian Hungary endures wartime strain with women said to shield homes as many men are conscripted.
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