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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1915
Page
6
Amid a heated session in Congress the shipping amendment battles heated. Lawmakers spar over proposed measures as a quorum crisis stalls business. Speaker Clark and leaders struggle to restore order while debates on trade policy and related financing drag on.
A vessel sank amid rough seas. four crew members aboard reportedly perished while others may be unaccounted. Wireless messages confirm distress and capsizing after a mast broke, with authorities tracing the vessel's last position and awaiting further details.
A fragmented item references London replying to Dr. von Bethmann London in a wartime or diplomatic context with partial names and unclear events. The readable segments mention Von Bethmann and Morhmann Bitalwes and a discussion about a rerun or vote. Limited by the damaged OCR, the exact incident and dates remain uncertain.
A garbled passage describes a president signing a bill related to deficiency or public funds, mentioning an amount of $8,000,000 and references to Congress and public actions. The text is heavily corrupted with unreadable words and misspellings, but hints at legislative action and a related program or fund.
Steamship service from Trelleborg, Sweden to Sassnitz, Germany was suspended as a German steamer reported sighting several submarines off Cape Arcada, causing cancellation of the Swedish vessel’s sailing. The route between Trelleborg and Sassnitz was disrupted while U boat patrols were reported near the area. In Harleton, West Virginia, lawmakers approved placing a proposed amendment to grant suffrage.
A collision off Henlopen involves the wrecked schooner Elizabeth Palmer and the Washingtonian trade vessel. Reports note both ships sustained damage. several crew members were saved with one Washingtonian crewman presumed lost. Survivors are being brought to port as authorities investigate the incident and determine causes.
Local forecast notes warmer conditions and a blustery period with gusty winds. The report mentions a ship incident at Norfolk Navy Yard where a vessel named Washingtonian suffered a blaze and several crew were rescued while others are missing or believed dead.
Readings show record low temperatures in multiple locales as a strong cold front sweeps southwest to northeast. Chicago Milwaukee Denver Kansas City report teens to single digits with winds intensifying, while future forecasts warn of continued chill and wind chill near danger thresholds.
The government anti-trust suit against the Chicago Board of Trade proceeds as Charles A. Maigh, president of the Arkansas Grain Company, testifies that the Board of Trade helped inflate farm prices. Federal attorneys seek to assign blame for wheat price spikes to market speculation.
A Panama City dispatch reports earthquakes shaking the Isthmus of Panama on January 2. No structural damage or fatalities were recorded, though residents were frightened and uneasy. Authorities note no major threats or ongoing hazards, with officials hopeful for stable conditions.
Fragmented report notes Colquitt to make race one as local officials prepare for upcoming events. Text references Lola and Fatneviath with unclear names and details, suggesting staged preparations or misreadings in OCR. Further readable entities include a 118 count or measure, but details remain obscured.
Fragmented text outlines Germany moving to conserve food with government action and potential regulations. Mentions Berlin and wartime measures, with references to council decisions and broader mobilization efforts. Includes scattered names, dates, and entities, but details are unclear due to OCR quality.
Berlin reports that three British vessels were sunk northwest of Helgoland after an engagement with German forces. A German cruiser reportedly suffered heavy damage from British fire before being sunk by two well aimed shots. An airship allegedly followed the action, while other British ships were said to be seriously damaged or sunk according to Berlin sources.
North Topera Baptist Church introduces weekday prayer meetings with lunch and modified doughs, aiming to attract rural attendees. Congregation includes about 100 people, some traveling long distances through snow. church previously began policies to aid elderly and disabled members with rocking chairs and motorized devices.
The Ogden will case opens as Judge Ward begins proceedings to probate the Wilon widow Wasleniyshie and related parties face opposition from both sides. Witnesses and experts are expected to testify as calendar date approaches with potential rulings anticipated in the near future.
Funds pledged totaling about 31500 for a municipal band project in San Antonio with city appropriation of 100 dollars. A five piece group will perform semi weekly in San Pedro Park with Sunday afternoons and Wednesday mornings concerts planned, organized by Rotary Club San Antonio Hotel Men's Association and others.
Fragmentary testimony mentions Mother Jones and public figures discussing unrest in Colorado and connections to Rockefellers. The record notes witness lines about payments, deception, and the broader inquiry into labor organizing and external influence during the period.
The congress adjourned without a firm plan as unemployment concerns dominate. President said steady work is essential while ministers of different authorities discuss expansion and support for the labor force amid a slowing economy. The West faces a tougher outlook as the board weighs policy adjustments.
The Duke de Lorge, 25 years a lieutenant in the army, died from a fatal wound after an escape attempt from authorities. He was a prominent governor hopeful and heir to the title and estates. reports say he was attacked by a splinter of Mazathin shell in the region, ending his long service.
The American Neutrality League announced a mass meeting for February 7 and 8 to protest the shipment of munitions by the Far in Byes Wyeiet area. Leaders urged public attendance and peaceful demonstration in support of neutrality.
The readable fragments reference a political act near the Missouri river with mentions of Mississippi and Chiasge. The text is garbled and includes claims of declarations by a local committee and references to alleged heroic or controversial movements amid political tension.
Fragmentary notice reports a deadly event in California with a seventh victim and unresolved details. Names appear garbled, but the essence is a fatal incident affecting multiple people and investigations continuing.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses meeting contacts in advertising sectors, naming firms and individuals involved in campaign planning. It references Pitt et Ruttert and mentions various agencies and publications amid uncertain context and scrambled phrases.
Freedar office dispatches say Belgian front near Yser saw progress near Perryse as German counterattacks east of Ypres were halted. The report cites hundreds dead, captured, and a failed German advance despite strong artillery support and new assaults.
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