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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1915

Page

8

Zapatistas Defeated Near Mexico City in Suburbs

Reports from Vera Cruz claim Carranza loyalists have regained control of Mexico City area as Zapata forces suffer defeats in suburbs. General Obregon travels to Vera Cruz to coordinate intervention while Carranza’s government tightens militia measures and promises labor protections amid the conflict.

Washington Mexico Carranza San An Tonio Casire Curran Carranza Seid Noid Generz Obregon Interenes Carrsane Yha México City Cesareo Cantra Benji FD de Feder Divtelet Astry Zapilstas

Warothers Meet West in Tex Fen Day Report

George Carothers arrived in the Texan town yesterday to accompany Duval West Villa Hesdaquas Diaz Lombards of Villas Narty will join him. Advices today report Ville at Zapoi lasay on his way to conduct campaign against Manzanilo.

Pasg Tex George Carothers Duval Villa Hesdaquas Diaz Lombards Villas Narty Zapoilasay Canizaim Geainst

Cabral Makes Peace in Sonora Amid Turbulent Move

In Sonora protests, General Juan G. Cabral reportedly settles clashes with Governor Mayterens and meets with Generals Ramos Sosa and Maytorena leaders in Cananea. Cabral’s force, variously stated at about 3000, is well equipped as reports place him near Cananea and Agua Prieta. Meanwhile a note from Vera Cruz describes diplomatic manoeuvres as Silman shifts to position near Mexico City and Vera Cruz to mediate with Venustiano Carranza. The economy notes wheat supplies arriving to Menice City hint at modest improvement. water is adequate for drinking but insufficient for irrigation.

Pogglas Ariz Juan G. Cabral Mayterens Sonora Cabral Ramon Sosa Cabrel Oio de Agua Cananea Aqui Maytorena Conznen Canates Mintercnatia Siliman Vera Cruz Ff State Department Washington Mexico City Venustiano Gareante Bir Vara, Cruz Menice City

Burton's Convicted Citizens Reach for Justice in Tas

In Roberts County today a man named Burton was convicted in a case tied to a King of World War II era matters. The judge imposed a nine year sentence after a jury found guilt. The trial focused on division over a crucial asset and the actions of a local official.

Canadiar Roberts County T Parker Jory Meng Dl Viston

No Extra Session of Congress Probable

Washington Feb 3 The article reports President Wilson’s likely decision against calling an extra session of Congress. It discusses ongoing battles in Congress over a government shipping bill and related supply measures. Democratic leaders aim to move the bill to conference for further amendment to gain broad support amid Republican opposition. The piece notes potential paths to passage include leveraging appropriation bills and continued lobbying connected to the Allende trade lines and government purchases of ships.

Washington Dcl Wilson Congress Senate Mnenother Thant Dewioerdts New Democratic Specmd Sichel Attical Rand Ld Hernise Benar N. Taker Gallimore Farmer Ip Allande Ta May Shibet Kegeleed Aydeny Germin Kavernment Pol Ries

Lloyds Raises Rate On U. S. German War Policies

London reports Lloyds increased the rate on United States and German war risk policies amid the ongoing conflict. The rise applies to war coverage for six months, with a one month premium noted as higher than prior levels. The exact percentages are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a tightened risk environment.

Lloyds London United States Germany

Russians Taken Prisoners In East Prussia Total 4600

Berlin dispatch reports the official progress of fighting shows that German forces have captured 4 600 Russian troops in East Prussia. The figure is announced in Berlin via London and reflects ongoing combat losses.

Berlin London East Prussia

Weather Forecast Mirrored Temperatures Across Cities

An OCR weather summary reports temperatures for San Antonio and nearby areas with unsettled Thursday night into Friday conditions. City by city readings include Chicago 32, Milwaukee 33, Denver 35, New York 27, and Washington varying around mid to high 20s with light southeast winds and chances of precipitation, noting lowest temperatures around the high teens to low 30s.

Chicago Mel Afhonte Denver Braneas Clondys Jowest York Temperatury Prhlay Mopronn Washington

Great Victory in Doubt Battle Not Concluded

Von Hindersburg battle drags with English critics deeming no clear conclusion. Report from Lespos dated February 13 notes blockade of the United Kingdom by Germany, naval exchanges near British waters, and mixed shipping impacts. German and Austrian forces press in western theaters while Russians retreat and Warsaw remains a focal point of strategic calculations.

Lespos United Kingdom Jermes Une Warnihe Hrisiah Eid Shipping Neertheless England Woltin Suundtvania Maye Sonte Scysole Uritain Den Admiralty Larrips Hosein Larsen Ressians Kael Prassia van Joindan Jung Petregrad Champagne Argonne Augustowa Russia Prussia East Prussia Lower Vistula van Hinden- Dire Warsaw Sleps Flanders Ene Ulizs France William Vienna Bukowina Kolomes Russian War Office Elic Burowina Poland Galicia Turkey Greece Msnlk Alteche Cunstan- Anonte

Fragmentary Russian Patrol Report in Urdu Script

A garbled OCR fragment describes a Russian patrol report with scattered words about soldiers, events, and locations. The text is largely indecipherable, offering no clear names, dates, or outcomes beyond hints of ongoing activity and movement.

Frontline actions near Niemen river region and Vistula

Reports detail patrols of enemy along the Niemen region while on the Vistula flank there is little change. Soviet and German forces clash near Brest with repulsed assaults, prisoners and 2400 soldiers taken. Front from Kelsie to Monkvysthkalt sees repeated artillery and infantry attacks. large German casualties and prisoners reported. Russian advance halted. East Prussia telegram notes Emperor William speaks of Russians nearing a breakthrough, then notes shifting front dynamics and retreat.

Niemen Vistula Brest Wittekus Saunti Froudenne Cew Kelsie Monkvysthkalt Themelves Vigargasis Bruunt Vesckote Tyne Busowine Buan

Destroyers 10 Escort Ships In The War Zone

War zone statements reveal destroyers escorting steamships as Germany's decree aims at northern ports. White Star liner Adriatic sails to Liverpool with notable passengers. Megnosine? and Zeelstern sail to Halifax and Portland. France's liner Chiese departs Havre escorted by destroyers for New York bound service. Bel gium relief ships list released. most fly British colors, fleet under American control with German and allied government sanction.

New York Met Wreamehtyommantos England France Liverpool Une Gay Chal Sie Ratald A. Sanderson International Mercantic Marine Ateninera Germany Megnos Fie Talifax Commission For Relief Belgium

Hindu Soldiers Mutiny at Singapore Subdues Warships Clash

Reports from Singapore indicate a Hindu soldiers mutiny on a British settlement. Marines faced threats from Japanese and French warships. About 840 mutineers were involved, with roughly half surrendering as the unrest subsided.

Singapore Great Britain

Wheat Prices Fall Amid Turbulent Trading

Wheat prices slumped in Chicago as markets reacted to wartime news and shifting export expectations. Prices dropped sharply with May delivery and options showing losses, while overall declines faded later but left the market unsettled.

Chicago Fev Great Britain SLBO Wpwir

Unclear OCR headline fragment on Belgian ketlet shipment

Fragmentary OCR text references Belgian ketlet and shipment to a destination with garbled names and numbers. Unable to extract coherent events, dates, or entities beyond scattered references to persons and places.

Britain Denies Causing Trade Losses in Note to Washington

A British note to Washington argues Britain did not cause U.S. industrial slowdowns or trade losses. It asserts measures intercepting contraband were lawful, denies blame for American shipping issues, and defends wartime naval actions as necessary to protect Britain’s war effort while seeking noncombatant safety and neutral protection.

Washington Washigton Wilson Bryan Engkand Germany Berlin Aabassador Gyre Ang Murkaes Anarine Lure Ptry Briley Goria Edward Sales United States Great Britain Ambassador Page Britain

Fear for safety of American shipping overshadowed by German note

Fragmented, uppercase copy reports fear for U.S. merchant shipping as Britain and Germany prepare actions. It notes statements from Prime Minister Lloyd George and warnings on German submarine activity, while British and American observers assess potential repercussions on commerce and naval policy.

Germany bans heavy intoxicants amid sweeping order

Berlin reports a government action barring most intoxicants with a closing order affecting many facilities. Police say authorities consider the measure necessary to curb abuse and attract compliance. Details on eligibility and enforcement remain unclear as officials assess the impact.

German U-boat claims surge as ships sunk near Buenos Aires

February reports from Germany claim new sinkings on the Atlantic coast. The ships Tur, Crown Prince Wilhelm, Hemisphere, Polar, Sumatra, and Wilfred are listed as sunk or damaged. Crews were saved from several vessels, including Ulger and Highlend Bray, with hundreds affected and a British steward held sunder.

Buwnoss Aies Iolger Dunuary Feranty Crown Prince Wilhelm Dyasil Hemisphere Polaru Sumatra Wilfred Tiolger Highlend Bray Tong Nelson Steantvigation Company of London Sondon Buenos Aires Ati Fran Fae Patare Fram

Turks Seek Greek Satisfaction After Insult At Constantinople

The Turkish director-general of police in Constantinople visited the Greek legation and formally expressed regret for an insult to the Greek naval attache. An official communication would be issued in the press. The Greek minister to Turkey left the city with plans to defer broader satisfaction until an apology is offered.

Greece Polite Constantinople Turkey Tha Ten Tirkey Neces

Germany Advocates Use of Warships to Break Britain's Blockade

The German reply to the American note defends its naval measures as self defense and urges the United States to press Britain to observe international law and restore freedom of the seas. It states Germany previously rejected the London Declaration, accuses Britain of violating neutral commerce, and claims Berlin aims to prevent Anglo blockade while avoiding direct confrontation with the United States.

Britain Unerland Teaders Paystory Wis Ivan Germanty GecBiys Laghiad Germany Tie United States Great Britain London Ue Bro Goernment England Americen Wilhelmina Althoush Spain

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