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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1915

Page

8

Carranza replies reach Monterey amid renewed tensions

The dispatch notes Carranza's reply received in Monterey on February 26 as tensions rise between Mexican and U S authorities. It reports General Pally Gonzales sending reinforcements and a threat to force operations near Manterex, while VIM and Brigadier General Soi Ma resist. The Vind agency notes orders limiting occupation and outlines implications of the ongoing dispute.

Washington, D. C Carranza Alexive Sir Cavill Erlilah

Turbulent Mexican Front Mixes Attacks and Executions

Reports from Laredo and Ban Luis Potosi outline renewed fighting with General Vawin Gannwins pushing toward Monterey and a special train prepared for reinforcement. In Ban Luis Potosi, Spaniard Infencia Nareza was executed by Villistas, a move described as a brutal example amid fear and extortion by armed groups.

Laredo Tex Alfiewut Silvio Turede Vawin Gannwins Monterey Carlow Florran Clanatitutionalistines Tallard Tront Girontino Elizonda Ezal Ascienén Nueva Laredo Alfonso Villarrent

Three Men Executed In Sing Sing Electric Chair

Three men were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing today for murdering women. One man stabbed his victim, another shot his wife after a prison term, and a third man was alleged to have caused a breakup in a relationship. The report notes the executions followed a turbulent period in the state senate elections and committee actions in various states.

York Sing Bie Jisese Fort Agnere Guth Ells Huimterfelter Becuse Jer Faith Jiss Aubert Wang Anne Rieln

Weather Local Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Cloudy conditions will give way to some sun Saturday with warmer daytime highs. Temperatures range from the mid 70s at metro to the mid 80s in outlying areas, with cooler nights near the upper 40s to mid 30s. Southwest winds ease, and no significant precipitation is reported.

President Told of Border Conditions and Ranger Needs

Austin Texas February reports Governor Ferguson informed President of border conditions and proposed federal action. The governor urged thirty additional state rangers, with Texas already adding personnel. Complaints centered on theft losses in Val Verde, Presidio, Edwards counties, and Hudspeth county funding for more rangers to guard herders.

Austen Tex Wilbur Tins Ferguson Ita Aifino Taskovernor Texas Val Verde Preaidie Edwards

Antiw war riots in Genoa Italy deepen crisis

Genoa February 26 Vic Romer reports deadly clashes after a demonstration for neutrality and a counter protest for intervention escalated into street fighting. Police and carbineers blocked violence while several officers and soldiers were wounded. A radical deputy Signor Musti Trotti collapsed during a speech amid an enthusiastic crowd in Milan Verdi Theater.

Genoa Vic Romer Ventimigis Milan Rame Signor Musti-Trott Musti-Trotti Verdi Theater

Frank Case Up Before Washington Court on Front Murder

Arguments continued before the Supreme Court regarding Leo M. Front, convicted in Atlanta for the murder of Mary Phazan. Louis Marshall of New York leads the defense as the case centers on whether the court had valid jurisdiction or an indictment over the prisoner.

Washington Louis Marshall New Turk Supreme Court Leo M. Front Mary Phazan Fecase Grier Dorsey Georgia Veindictinn

Wheat prices tumble amid war news and Dardanelles fears

Trade in Chicago shows May wheat sliding to 2.45 a bushel at one point, a drop of 75 to 80 cents from Saturday. July delivery steadies around 2.49 and ends little changed, with large white flour prices following a volatile session as weathered nerves and global conflict weigh on the markets.

Chicago Pel Constantinople Dardanelles Mervous Suly Eid

Memory Loss Sparks Arrest in Missouri Case

Rose, a St. Joseph salesman, was held for observation after disoriented in Salem reported memory loss. He had cashed signed checks totaling about 5000 through his manager while on vacation, with signs he fled with his wife. He later admitted to some prior ties to St. Joseph. The case involves missing checks and a related death.

Salem Gre St. Joseph Truse ST. Josep. Mo Rose Ure Cumnts- Bon Cuatomar Kene Focal Banks Sosa Slins Sha

German and Allied Generals Captured at Mazurian Lakes

Reports from wartime fronts state several Teussian generals were captured during the Mazurian Lakes battle. The list includes high ranking leaders from infantry divisions and artillery, with multiple brigade and division commanders taken. Additional details reference corps and reserve units and a brigade commander from a Siberian division.

Berlex Fel Bi Amsterdam London War Office Todas Mazurian Lakes Twentieth Army Corps Third Army Corps Artilles Dn Vinton Cusseks

Three Crew Members Lost as Carl Caribbean Sinks

Berlin reports confirm three members of the crew of the American steamer Carlet were lost when the ship sank in the North Sea on Tuesday likely due to a German submarine attack. The vessel went down near Borkum Island south of the East Frisian Islands, with no further details available.

Berlin London Carl Leat Cer North Sea Berkum Island Helgoland Nortiwest Borkum Island

Deserters Reported Low After Atlantic Battle Engagements

The Navy Department reports only 74 desertions among the fleet after December’s Atlantic battleship action. Officials express satisfaction as several ships endured ceasing operations during the engagements, noted by commander in chief and defense authorities.

Wasningtok Navy Department

Mystery swirls around crew and vanished mission

Fragmentary text hints at a crew and a mission near Washington. Incomplete lines mention a vessel or group and a notable event with a “The fir of Crotaty satin aimlane” phrase, suggesting a cloaked or mysterious outcome. Details are unreadable, leaving the main actors and result unclear.

Washengton Th Co

Aurora police hunt for killer in three 1914 murders

Chicago era Aurora reports three mysterious killings of women, Emma Peterson 22, Jenple Miller 34, and Alea Jenne Millen, with suspects held and ex mayor linked. John Mason questioned after Peterson murder. witnesses saw a man flee scene carrying a handbag. Police pursue leads, noting linked patterns across the year.

Boty Miss Peterson Miss Millar John Mason Aurora Muxdever Thor Holanée Cemete Salvor Tony Petras Wince Jenple Miller Emma Peterson United States Albert J. Hopkins John Mayn St Joseph Hospital Yielnjy Mason Mies Peterson

Russia Eyes War Munitions Deal as Talks Open

Negotiations between the Russian government and a Chicago firearm maker press toward a contract for ten thousand dollars in war munitions. A sister of a woman named Litton hints at a large indemnity tied to a separate dispute with a company suing Vista for a million dollars.

Futsburg Macefod Shicagg Litton Dag Mien Pe Wwerth Ter Milam Pripesan Vista

Big Appropriation Bills Rush Through Washington

The Senate and House pressed major appropriations with focus on government ship purchases and fortifications. Senators debated preambles and amendments, with a Philippine list possible if amendments pass. Senator Walsh urged water power measures and reference to President Wilson’s state of the union.

Washington Th. Fe Delylus Senate Newton Mohghesk Bengtor Walsh Montana Lal Wilson Senuior Walsh Rene Ni Tia

Shells Rain Down on Rheims City Amid Destruction

The report recounts shells hitting Rheims on February 21 22, with over 2000 shells observed in the old quarter and 400 houses destroyed as fires broke out across twenty locations. Deputy for itienns, on the line, notes German front activity and ongoing bombardment through the 23rd amid resumed German advances.

Datis Lannelmett Lenuly Horch West Clo Leavir

Weather forecast and reports across Texas and nearby areas

Frigid and unsettled conditions persist across the region with rain showers and cloudy skies. San Antonio reports up to a half inch of rain by noon Friday, while Del Rio and Cotulla note rainfall. A warm front is expected by Friday night as conditions remain variable west of the Mississippi.

Arly Rio San Anto Mississippi Kansas Somme Texas San Antonio del Rio Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company Cotulla

Auto Accident Fatal Near Montgomery Carnival Troupe

A carnival company scene in Montgomery Alabama left Bonyaker the agent dead and proprietor G Barkoot believed fatally injured after an automobile crash into a street car. Four others including JF Davis WM Gruberg L Miller and L M Butler sustained serious injuries and broken limbs as the car and street car wrecked. details list injuries and casualties from the wreck.

Montgomery Ala Bonyaker Carnival G. Barkoot JF. Davis WM. Gruberg Ineat Clothien L. @. Miller L. M. Butler Krakany

Sixteen men from the village accused in a riot

An obscure report states that sixteen men, all white, were taken from a local area and charged after a disturbance. One man among them stood out as a key figure, with details unclear due to the damaged text. The event appears tied to a broader local unrest.

Propohly Pleasing to the Germans In Wartime Talks

A long dispatch notes German and American positions amid wartime diplomacy. It discusses submarine policy, blockades, floating mines, and potential compromises. The report cites German intentions to avoid hostility while reducing mine threats and outlines uncertainties in German plans and U S responses.

Washington Hopes for Favorable Reply From Belligerents

Washington officials push for early responses to U S informal notes to Great Britain and Germany seeking removal of surface and sea mines and a food aid exchange for German civilians. Britain and France weigh the proposals as U S ships face continued mine dangers and McAdoo orders war insurance measures for vessels in the German war zone.

Fallington Great Britain Germany High Seas England Herstlies France Hussia McAdoo British Isles Bowleauy Bueau Gertian

Steamer Appeals for Aid Near Mi Rave Distress Call

Clumsy telegram style report states Steamer Blangolint en route from Philadelphia to Glas Row sent distress 400 miles off Mi Rave. Bowring and Company relay messages that Red Cross near Halifax rushes to assist 300 passengers aboard Mongolian. Premier Bennett of Newfoundland requests steamer proceed to aid as Mongolian’s ambulance is needed.

New York Philadelphia Glas Row Bowring and Company Red Cross Halifax Bowring & Company Stephano J. FR. Bennett Actins Newfoundland Stebong Beashete

French destroyer sunk in Adriatic amid seaborne chaos

Paris reports the destroyer Lir Franch tornedu was sunk in the Adriatic during a French operation escorting convoys with provisions. Eight crewmen are missing after a torpedo attack and convoy actions. The incident follows Allied and Turkish clashes, while other ships suffer damage in separate incidents around Amsterdam and London.

Paris Tague Tamnia- Tey MAY AG Iowa Stintenes Montenegro Deants Muti Akiboh Pepeuars Turke Tomsat

Bank Stock Issue In Ulengu Trust Probe

Washington February 26 A stock capitalization dispute involving Rock Island Pacific Tailwig Company and holding outfits dominated an Interstate Commerce Commission session led by Deedel G Reid head of the centralizing group. Chief Counsel Folk questioned the structure of Wierra Tuck Is and related entities accusing watering of the operating company stock from 60 million to 550 million. Reid testified he saw no evidence of the extra capitalization being withdrawn from bank vaults and noted further details of initial transactions to come.

Washington Thandial Ulengu Rock Isipiuk & Pacific Tailwig Company Wails Interstate Commerce Commisson Deedel G. Reid Tala Heving Reid Examalion Quendoning Folk Wiehe Ap Hank

Racing Bill May Pass Little Aven Arkansas

The Arkansas Senate rejected two amendments to the Hot Springs bonding bill and, at noon recess, it was expected the measure would pass before adjournment this afternoon. The first amendment sought voter subreion. it failed 17 to 38. The second would have limited application to Hot Springs. it was rejected 15 to 24. A third amendment to strike the emergency clause was postponed. the bill has already passed the House.

Little Aven Ark Fen Senate

Germans Plan Fresh West Front Offensive

German plans for a new push on the western front are reported as well prepared and aimed at renewed pressure. Despite recent German successes in the east and strong Russian resistance, Allied doubts persist about achieving a decisive breakthrough. Turkey’s forces press near the Dardanelles as Allied operations continue to contest the strait.

London Fen Germany Dave Vena Gener Waray

German move toward Warsaw dominates fighting in Poland

London dispatch reports Russian army staff assessing a large German thrust from Preasnyet and Novgorod toward Warsaw. They note heavy fighting near the East Prussian frontier and near Moghely, with German success and Russian defensive lines along Kovna Olita and Gilta Grads routes. Eastern Galicia shows German checks around Haliez as Austro-Hungarian resistance continues along the Dniester.

Petroghad London Corthern Poland Preasnyet Novogorod Warsaw Watzawahi Berlin Moghely Russian Poland Kovna Ol ‘Ta Nieman River Nouth Korna Gilta Grads Stobme Galicia Haliez Dniester Zy

New Trial Denied in Rosenthal Murder Case

In New York a new trial application by Becker in the indictment charging the murder of Herman Rosenthal was denied today by the Supreme Court.

New York Hares Becker Herman Rosenthal Supreme Court

Fashion Shifts Toward Small Hats and Wide Skirts

A chaotic OCR fragment hints at a fashion season with smaller hats and broader skirts. The text mentions new wardrobe items, store directories, and advertising, but readability is limited. It references changes in waistlines and mentions potential shopping interest and fashion trends without clear specifics.

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