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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1915

Page

7

Thaw Adjudged Sane and Freed on $95,000 Bond

Harry K Thaw was declared sane by Supreme Court Justice Peter A Hendrick and released on a $95,000 bond. The court fixed Thaws pall at $35,000 to ensure his appearance and a surety company posted the bond. Thaw left the courthouse amid cheering crowds and planned to travel to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and then onward by rail, with sheriff supervision until leaving New York.

New York Harry K. Thaw Supreme Court Peter A. Hendrick Hendrick Tyui Heo John D. Stanchfield Thuw Hel Mattoawan Slupford Wille Courrthaliar Lew Jeanr Je Sane Huger Bromberger John B. Stanchfield Beromberger Stanchfield Pittsburg Thaw New Jersey New York State al Surety Company Tite Broadway Jersey Phiadelphia Philadelphia Veil

Albany Appeal Filed Over Tham Verdict Leave

Attorney General Woodbury will seek a decision on appealing the Tham verdict. The notice of appeal was served to prevent Shaw from leaving the jurisdiction.

Albany Jilly Woodbury Shaw Mutes Jurisdetion

Weather Report With Mixed Temperatures Across Regions

A garbled weather note reports varied temperatures and cloud cover across multiple locales. It mentions Milwaukee, Washington, and New York areas with degrees ranging from the mid 60s to mid 90s, cloudy to fair skies, and light winds from several directions.

Smuttawestt Ami Comets Fay Mahest Milwaukee Wemperaturs Tait RE Nigues Denysr Archie Whe Camucheont Fortheast Cudler Yaly Washington Wighrat

Felton Refuses War Job at Cincagg

Samuel Morse Fein president hi vag Greg Western Raliwey aunt recover Pere Maturelty Line refused a $250000 a year superintern war munitions contract for Tuseten per Chicago Merald. Paper notes hr Irelton offered two year contract to build Raluwli T somotive Works new $2600000 plant and later manage dusting manufacture worth $40900000 for Thusstin government.

Cincagg Samuel Morse Fein Hi Vag Greg Pere Maturelty Chicago Irelton Thusstin

Will Pay For Cotton

Washington July 16 The Bright andasty reports payments in Washington for cotton cargos tied to a disputed ownership. The first payment, about 250000 dollars, covers a cargo of the Greek steamer apy ras Gaillanns from Sevansan taken to Tumouth and Cerilict. The cargo is owned by Inwan Akera Inmen.

Washington, D Washington Apyras Gaillanns Sevansan Tumouth Cerilict Inwan,Akera & Inmen

Explosion at Louisville plant kills four workers

A blast at the United Ratety Powder Company plant near Louisville last Monday killed four men. An exhaustive inquiry into the causes was ordered by the company's board, with external agencies suspected of involvement. The plant had operated under a Canadian firm since the European war began.

Louisville United Ratety Powder Company Louieville Board of’ Directora Europe Jesse

Gedois Wins Suit Over David Eccles Estate Claim

In Utah on July 28 a court ruled on the inheritance dispute over the David Eccles estate. Albart Gedfis contended he is Eccles's son, and the judge decided Gedfis is the rightful heir.

Sden Uteh Fuly Albart Gedfis David Eccles Utah Lionaire Hiccles Hesles

Postal theft at Idaho post office unravels

Thirteen thousand dollars of about twenty thousand stolen from the Wallace Idaho post office in 1815 is now held by Federal postal inspectors. Clar ger McDaniels, a former clerk, is under arrest after confessing, clearing up what inspectors call one of the era’s most puzzling robberies.

San Titancisco Cat Wallace, Idaho Denemhar Clarger McDaniels Kiing McDaniels

Holt verdict death by own action in Wie case

Coroner Walter Jonez announced a verdict of death by own action after witnesses testified regarding a possible self-inflicted shooting by Erich Muenter and statements from Jeremiah O'Ryan. The hearing in Jeineger, New York, included defense and related testimonies.

Jeineger N.Y Walter E. Jonez Erich Muenter Alles Frank Tint Muenter Jeremiah O'Ryan

Heat Fatalities Reported In Obscure Local Incident

Fragmentary OCR note reports multiple heat related deaths and scattered numbers. Names and precise places are unreadable. The brief mentions a local event with high temperatures, injuries, and official responses unclear in legible form.

Carrranza May Soon Ask for Recognition

Washington dispatch reports General Carranza may seek U S recognition as forces loyal to his banner gain ground near Agua Prieta and Nogales. Battles unfold with Villa forces retreating under pressure as U S officials weigh future policy and potential envoy appointments.

Carranza

Remington Strike Threatens Machinists in Bridgeport

Report from Bridgeport describes a looming strike by Remington machinists after talks with I J Kepler of the International Association of Machinists and other labor leaders. A meeting of labor chiefs was set for today to decide next steps, with indications of a broad, coordinated effort if unresolved.

Kepler Brilkepark Hemington ~ MC Memijoc Pehfieia Rar-Penters' Union Jabur Metters

Congo Station Taken London

A British press statement reports that on June 23 Entente forces defeated Ngasindere, an insurgent group in Central Kamerun, a German colony in Western Equatorial Africa. The Kameruns lie between Nigeria and French Congo, with about 72 million residents and a small white population.

London Kamerun Kameruns Equatorial Africa Nigeria French Congo Keaendere Avion

Mayor Seeks End to Strike in Providence

Mayor Joseph H. Gainer proposed yesterday to end the strike affecting Whale Island Company workers in Providence and across the state. Union officials received the offer and indicated it would be accepted if accepted by the company, aiming for a prompt resolution.

Providence BR. 1 Whale Island Company Joseph H. Gainer Abo Bove Company

American broker held amid police questioning in London

An American broker, George and Speeds, is held at police headquarters on charges related to divulging sensitive information. Ambassador Gerard announced developments yesterday as investigators scrutinize how an American visa report was obtained and potential ties to a suspected trading scheme. The case centers on Wilful Speets and associates in Raw Fork and Camnd, with several names noted in connection to the inquiry.

London George & Speeds Gerard Spau Harte Am Speets

Kansas City Faces Second Flood Threat as Missouri Rises

Swollen rivers menace homes and plants as the Missouri at Kansas City climbs past 69 feet, with forecasts showing possible rises to 30 feet. Weather observers warn of continued rain and new inundation risks, prompting evacuations and readings from multiple stations.

Kansas City Kans Inetimonth Weayy Raton Conner Derer Wityafon Kwansas Milittaries Thar Dawka

Counterfeit Bills Found In Chicago Rooming House

False Minnesota state bonds and counterfeit currency totaling about a quarter of a million dollars were found by police in a West Side rooming house during a disturbance. Four boarders were arrested, including Samuel Robhisty who confessed the money was made in Duluth. The recovery included $28,800 in counterfeit notes and two thousand genuine bills raised to fives.

Chicago Minnesota Pules Tia Henamne Samual Robhisty Dulen Fant Abe Benjamin Salteman Jew Harkewicz Minnesot Banas

Eleven Trans-Enter Mexico City in Day

A train wreck near Appleace Mexico killed or injured several Americans and other travelers. The State Department reported the crash disrupted communications and noted Mexican authorities believe missionaries were in the area. U.S. relief efforts were to be announced as the highway crop situation evolved in Monterey and surrounding regions.

Mexico City Washington T. Cl.tate Apleace Mexico Brnie Wisney Henry Linia Monterey Americui Ytefori Fond Oitealion Ilkana

Children Refuse Father's Last Plea

In St Louis on July 14 Sprouse Wes was hanged for wifes murder after he begged to see his six children who refused to come. Minutes before execution he attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a sharpened blade. An earlier manhunt and grim night linger in the report.

Sy. Louis Moe Williani Sprouse Wes Aun- Hine Childran Niko

Central Ohio Flood Threatens Towns After Heavy Rains

Torrential downpours in Ohio flood Central Ohio areas with Ottawa river overruning regions in north. Several villages cut off, and an early levee breach flooded Columbus streets. Authorities compare danger to the 1912 disaster with hundreds drowned and millions in damage.

Columbde Ohio Oba Ottawa Noth Lita Keaton Columbus Portalge

Flood Threat After Unrelenting Rains

The Selota river topped its 1913 flood stage at Aschio Ibly 14 today and kept rising due to torrential rains. About one hundred families sheltered by boats since 2 a.m. near Foraker in the Sereta marsh area. A riverbank breaching at Foraker endangered residents and may have caused deaths.

Aschio Ibly Selota Foraker Sereta

Painted disguise hides cruiser in New York harbor

The British cruiser uses a novel camouflage to block German merchant ships from leaving New York harbor. Starboard gray and port white with painted bands creates a deceptive profile, aided by “screens” to conceal her hull from observers. The report mentions related names and injuries from a Teal sahitertuny incident.

New York

Warships Use The Canal Panama For First Time

On July 16 the Panama Canal saw its first canal passage by large US Navy warships. The Missouri Ohio and Wisconsin carried naval cadets from Annapolis to San Francisco, under Rear Admiral William J. Fullam. The squadron left Cristobal at 10:00 AM and aimed for Gaillard Cut then Balboa Pacific terminal, due by 7:00 PM.

Panama Panama Canal United States Navy Missouri Ohio Wisconsin Annapolis San Francisco Atlantic Pacific Naval Academy William J £. Fullam Cristobal Gaillard

Second bale of cotton found near Marlin Texas

A second bale of cotton was pinned near a Shay in Jinn Nueces county, weighing 150 pounds. It was marked middie and sent to Galveston for exposure. Marlin notes the county stays wet after a countywide election showing wets leading 80 to majorities. the county was previously wet.

Corpus Christi Shay Galveston Bally

German Envoy Seeks Mediator Role After Lansing Visit

German ambassador Bernstert met with Secretary Lansing aides to urge U S mediation in the liberty of the seas dispute. Talks covered German hopes for a negotiated settlement, U S stance, and assurances that American ships would be protected during any negotiation. Public opinion and the Neurhoaken incident were touched on. Lansing gave no comment.

Shangtun Bernstert Lansine Langimannour Tater Secrenury Hsilips Lansing United States Linity Dernsturt Ryn Munster Germany Great Britain Ameria Asnirahee Americas Tven Vu Bernstorf Ainhsasndors Huttrlew Foreign Office Rey Berlin

German Press Praises Austro-Hungarian Neutrality Note

Berlin July 14 The Overseas News Agency reports German newspapers express high satisfaction with the Austro-Hungarian note to the United States on war munitions. The Wassische Zeitung hopes the neutrality argument will persuade, and notes Wilson and ex-Secretary Bri an were criticized. The piece says the United States has a golden opportunity to show its neutral spirit, but may not.

Berlin Today United States Uote Wassische Zeitung Wilson Brian Hess

President Wilson Plans Return to Washington Next Week

July 16 report says arrangements completed for President Wilson to return to Washington early next week. Members of his family will remain here and the president will rejoin them later. Early routine affairs and affidavits were being prepared as the trip nears.

Cornish Nlm Wilson Washington Jones

Earthquakes in Japan Cause Damage and Fear

Fragmentary reports describe earthquakes in southern Japan near Atoshin with cracked ground and withered vegetation. Volcanic activity around Kleise intensifies, but casualties are not confirmed. The text also mentions German General Hans von Relaw and a note about Mrs Nina Bryce Tuenhasis.

Tori Ile Atoshin Kleise Bertan Hans von Relaw Gaeeral von Tulow Nina Bryce Palle Delphis

German Sub U3 Reported Sunk by Russian Warships

June 16 report from FONGON Bulgaria via Athens Telegraph states German submarine U 3 is sunk in the Black Sea by Russian warships. Exchange Telegraph note identifiers cite U 3’s involvement in Atlantic mine operations and earlier sinking of British ships. confirmatory details remain uncertain amid dense wartime reporting.

Fongon Black Sea Dhe Athens Exchange Wuinjens Giberatter Tyfeft Wilhelmsteven Gernan Tepes Danades Biecesstat Lees Gibraltan TFS Rus Isk Purkiah Pyonikt

French Retake Mill 208 as Teutons Mass on Warsaw Front

The report describes French troops reclaiming Mill 208 from Crown Pringe, with Teutons massing for a drive on Warsaw. It details Verdun actions, German claims near Berlin and Poland, and Russian and Austrian notes on battles across Courland, the Niemen, and the Dniester.

Argonne Verdun Beur Anil Mareline Castwart Min Unik Berlin Kenny Patant Harel Waren Germ Ottiegt He Ckel Wolo Sind Smutty Pisasenyse Dutess Londim Weiter Equatorial Africa Preasnysz Witten Wes Gerad Preasurer Petroprad Sonrt Courland Petrograd Central News and Exchange Telegraph Company Ripa Shavii Besa Venus Rivers Cirxyo Wkra Praasivse Euz Geneva Buda- Mistrianis Hungary Dor of &T Athens Germain Menuhin

Cholera Outbreak Reported in Hungary

Fragmented OCR notes report a cholera outbreak in Hungary with references to health measures, authorities, and agencies. Mentions possible aid from international partners and regional response steps, but text is garbled and details are unclear.

Welsh Miners Hold Out in Welsh Fields

Welsh miners show stiff resistance at a delegates meeting in Tonypandy as discussions with government and union leaders continue. A mass meeting, President Walter Runetmann, and education minister David Lisys-George loom in negotiations for a possible return to work by Monday.

Delagates Carustt Ferdar Evo Liemen Notarles Ds Walter Runetmann Board of Trade Rapresevitaven Pir Waley Nonmouthshire Lkely Toqay Tavarshly David Lisys-George Iituitions

May Settle Strike In New York Tailors Clash

A conference of representatives from the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and the New York Clothing Manufacturing Association formed a committee of adjustment today to settle the tailors strike. Union leaders agreed there shall be no extension of the strike until the adjustment committee has had a chance to resolve the differences between workers and employers.

New York Aimalicipated Clothing Workers of America New York Clothing Manufacturing Association

Marye Not to Quit San Prancisuu

Renial of the report dust George T. Marye ambassador in Anavis is to resign. Mrs. Marye, back from Petrograd, says she plans to leave next month for Petrograd to recover from the strain of war conditions in Europe.

San Prancisuu Cah Uty Renial George T. Marye Anavis Marye Petrograd Europe

May Kill Venizelos Youn Parka Reported Plot

A fragmentary report from Athens describes a private letter allegedly connected to a plan against former Greek premier Venizelos. The text mentions names and locations in Constantinople and Athens and references a figure nicknamed Parka in relation to the assassination claim.

Athens Constantinoty Venlaclus Arco

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