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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1915

Page

6

Colquitt Lst Many Reforms Accomplished

Colquitt lists reforms accomplished under Governor to date, praising education gains and fiscal stability. He highlights parole successes, juvenile training act reforms, four year terms for officials, expanded penitentiary programs, and adjustments to warehouse laws. The message supports state finance, rail policy stance, and agricultural funding while noting improvements in insurance and banking sectors.

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Katy Road Abandons Westfall Entrance for Flores Terminus

City discussions reveal Katy Railroad drops plan to enter via Westfall Avenue for a South Flores terminus. Officials note a franchise request may cover only a single street and the route could affect adjacent properties. Debate centers on right of way, possible compensation, and timing of ordinance changes.

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Governor Blease Resigns as South Carolina Governor

The article reports Governor Blease of South Carolina resigning from office, followed by Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Smith taking the oath of office to fill the unexpired term. The resignation is brief, stating only that he resigns his office. Legislature discussed impeachment proceedings but the plan was dismissed.

Govapnarace Ton Biven Goveur South Carolina Blaise

Weather summary from multiple cities with varied conditions

Weather report lists temperatures and conditions for cities including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Denver New York Washington and more. Notes cloudiness wind directions and chances of rain or snow with the lowest temperatures expected in the 20s and 30s across several locations.

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Damage and unrest as Spanish complaints reach Washington

Reports from Washington recount Spanish reps including Senor Hiano and Gener Uneriiss alleging mistreatment of Spaniards in Puebla and elsewhere. The campaign, backed by the Fiesta San Juvinta Association, spurred road damage and city officials to halt activities while officials assess responsibility and costs.

Washington Chung Senor Hiano Bryan Synmish Ako Nave Puubly Mesiow Mustny City Tillis Fiesta San Juvinta Association Mackey Hilaworth H.W. Mcdonald Yike Theach-Manigan Chamber of Coomerces John Willans

Confusing Dispatches From Mexican Front Alters Saltillo News

A garbled report from Veracruz notes General Yenjauin Ful and other officers joining the Constitucionalist cause near Saltillo. Messages from Nuevo Laredo and San Antonio describe troop movements toward San Luis Potosí, with estimates of four thousand infantry and two thousand cavalry in the Angels and Traul Madero column. Generals Salias, Carranza aides, and others are mentioned, while a consular telegrams speak of hopeful rescues and battlefield actions at Baillio.

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Noops at Matamoros Report Train Loads From Monterey

Brownsville Texas reporters note three trainloads of Carranza loyalists arrived in Matamoros last night and another two trainloads today from Monterey. Refugees from Monterrey areas are gathering at Bernass Mexico awaiting crossing to the American side. Telegrams indicate preparations for an early battle and additional troop movements west of Reynosa.

Brownsville Tea Carranza Matamoros Smirth Monterey Hijalge Tex Bont Wier Bernass Mexico Reynass

Americans Aid Effort as Cattle Smuggling Suspects Arrested

In Laredo Texas Headley White his son Will and W H Burris are jailed on charges of attempting to move cattle into Texas without paying Mexican export duty. American Consul Garrett seeks their release. Officials report no further details from the Carranza generals and governors conference in Nuevo Laredo. General Benjamin 15% and colleagues head to Vera Cruz aboard ships bound for future action.

Laredo Tex Headley White Will Burris Nueva Laredia Texas Wolheyuaty Garrett Duo Nuevo Duredo

Dacia May Leave for Rotterdam Amid Transfer Debate

The State Department urged immediate dispatch of the steamship Dacia from Port Arthur to Rotterdam. Robert Johnson proposed waiving belligerent-owned ship transfer rights to American registry if Dacia can sail one round trip free from seizure, to protect cotton shipments to Bremen. Britain and France appeared aligned with the plan, while Germany may view the move as entangling Britain with the United States.

Washington Bremen United Dacia Princip State Department Bowndor Great Britain Mand Germany London The Morning Post Oscie Port Arthur Tex United States

Attorneys Arrested Over Light Company Influence

W Va Jan 14 A Lea Well of Pittsburg counsel for the Manufacturers Light and Great Company was arrested at Williamstown by Sheriff Bonner Hil of Charleston charged with attempting to persuade C H Bronson of the public service commission to influence a decision in which the company is interested. He was brought here and later started for Charleston with the sheriff. A petition was filed in federal court for habeas corpus relief, which was granted and he proceeded to Huntington for services. Well is a leading figure of Pittsburg and the company is a major natural gas concern in West Virginia.

Mahkehshburg W. Va A. Lea Well Pittsburg Manufacturers’ Light and Great Company Williamstown Orly Shariff Bonner Hil Charleston C. H. Bronson Public Service Weil Wis Weil Aed Huntington Atiarnéya Pittsberg Natural Ras Corporation West Virginia

Storm in Adriatic coast disrupts ships and shore reports

Disastrous storm tore along the Adriatic coast yesterday causing discharges on shore. Telegraph reports from Yonka note weather hazards and seaworthy concerns as ships contend with high waves and strong gusts. Henry Gal Atstow Baples records indicate rough seas and coastal activity amid the turmoil.

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HUGSIA SEEKS TO FORCE WAY INTO PRUSSIA

Western battle rages as Terrific attacks near Soissons and Spur 132 near vRON hint at a major offensive. Russian and Austrian actions unfold across Europe with heavy fighting in Poland and the Caucasus. Turkiye advances in Persia threaten Armenians as Vienna signals potential crisis in dual monarchy.

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French artillery advances amid fog near Ypres and Notre Dame de Lorette

French war office reports continued combat across Belgium and northern France. Artillery fought through fog near Meupoet and Ypres. Belgian detachments attacked at a farm south of Stiyvekneskerke. German trenches near Notre Dame de Lorette were shelled. fighting persisted north of Salssony with efforts around Le Che Norte de Credy.

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British airmen drop shells on Antwerp

Fragmented report notes British airmen dropping shells on Antwerp with unclear details. The garbled text references German positions and bomb drops, mentioning monetary or strategic implications and defenses, but specifics are unreadable.

Antwerp

Senate accepts arition bill amid expected White House veto

Reports indicate the conference report on the arition bill passed the Senate without opposition. The House is expected to accept it, sending the measure to President Wilson who has signaled he will veto the bill.

Washington Conferencer Senate UMC

Farmer found hanging near Hillsboro Texas

Gus Walter, a farmer and widower with ten children, was found dead hanging from a tree by his son who was searching for cows. The death likely occurred Tuesday morning, with an estimated time of 19 hours earlier.

Hillsboro Tex Gus Walter Sen Alter

Devastating Italian Earthquake Stuns Central Italy

Early reports describe a massive earthquake that struck yesterday, with a 300 mile zone and Naples to Rome affected. Avezzano reports up to 10,000 dead, tens of thousands injured or displaced, as towns such as Avezzano Dilsi Capelte Senreola Magnano Cappanccia Celano and Pesciro suffer severe destruction amid widespread damage across Abruzzi Umbria and Tuscany. Rescue efforts, relief supplies, and military aid are being deployed as officials warn the final death toll could rise above tens of thousands.

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