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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1915

Page

5

Clark Proposes Peace at Any Price Policy Debate

Merchant Marine advocate Champ Clerk in San Francisco urges greater U S military preparedness. He argues for expanding West Point cadets, making war college education universal, and mobilizing a national militia to deter war, stressing naval and merchant marine officer production and a Swiss-style mobilization system. He cites cost fears and national security needs.

Ban Francisco Champ Clerk House of Representatives Iberty United States Weat Font Annapolis Stour West Thomas Jefferson Switzerland

Atalians Report Fighting Rome July 17

A statement from the Stalinit h headquarters dated yesterday reports Italians repelling enemy attacks in upper Val Camonica near Rifugio Garibaldi and two high passes, with two later assaults on Mount Cogtians and Mount Piedo Avestina in Carnia repulsed, and minor night actions along the Isonze line showing no change at Prepgipappy. Court to End Session in Austin. grand jury meeting postponed indefinitely. Masonic exercises at Kenedy with multiple degrees conferred and a banquet held.

Rome Faris Stalinit H Val Camonica Brizia Orce Oor Rifugio Garibaldi Carnia Cogtians Piedo Avestina Isonze Regio Sitta Austin Zex Als. Pinter A District Travis Raunty Closurg

Local Forecast For San Antonio And Nearby Areas

Weather report lists temperatures and conditions for San Antonio, Milwaukee, Denver, Kansas City, Washington, and other cities. Forecasts include wind directions, possible rain, and highs around mid to upper 70s or 90s in hot periods.

Lowie Efran Salle Wiod Papal Milwaukee Clehent Denver Tawest Cemperubury Iuleat Wigtent Kansas City Losvas Jowrat Howe

Barzilai joins cabinet in Rome amid reshuffle

Official notice from Rome via Paris announces King Victor Emmanuel’s decree appointing Siar Berall as a new cabinet member. A Rome dispatch says Signor Penrstad may become governor of Austrian territory recovered by Italy, indicating broader reshuffles in the government and foreign administration.

Rome tVia Paris Victor Emmmianuyd Siar Berall Thyath Signor Penrstad Recupiei

U.S. Markets Open Amid Neutrality Debate

A Tokyo to Milan, July 7 note from the Paris embassy comments on a U S message protesting shipments to allies. The article notes market reactions and warns that opening markets to the Allies may violate neutrality and favor central powers.

Milan Paris United States Cor‘rane Gollk Sera

Funeral in Washington Honors Mine Safety Leader J A Holmes

Dr J A Holmes former director of the United States Bureau of Mines was buried in Warlington DC amid nationwide observances by the mining industry. Honorary pallbearers included Secretaries Daniels Lang and Wilson and Surgeon General William A Gargas. Miles Close reports from Patrsburg on the Washington funeral and related obsequies.

Warlington D.C J. A. Holmes Milnes Daniels, Lang and Wilsai Feu William A. Gargas Miles Patvsburg Pennsylvania Washington Josenn Fieylmes United States Bureau of Mines

Crude Benzol Production Reported in Shargn Area

United States Steel Corp is said to be manufacturing crude benzol at Farrell jig plants with plans to market by products within 30 days. The full precinct is reported as being contracted for and ready for sale.

Shargn United States Steel Corporation Farrell

Thaw at Beach Hotel Atlantic City First Freedom

Harry K E Thaw enjoyed his first period of freedom in years living at a beach front hotel. Authorities have not found definite plans for his immediate future. It is believed he will return to his Pittsburgh home in a few days.

Atlantic Cite Harry KE Thaw Pittsburg Aspon Rassikrante Fred Thea Abeard

Liberty Bell Welcomed in San Francisco at Panama-Pacific Exposition

The Liberty Bell’s cross continental journey climaxes with its ceremony at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. A civic and military parade opened the day, with Champ Clark scheduled for the principal address amid festivities.

San Francisco Sily Champ Clark

Flood Still Menace to Kansas City Flats

Flood danger persists in Kansas City area as rising rivers threaten lowlands east of the city. Government officials urge residents to prepare for possible at flood marks if levels remain high. damage feared if weather holds. Ohio and Missouri flood reports note local repairs, factory closures, and evacuation efforts amid rising waters.

Kansas City Reuss Tadey Siresay Ingalapgather Bureau Bie Lipl Ione Bansar City Blent Kansar City Weather Bureau

New Note Will Reassert U S Rights On High Seas

Washington reports discuss the incoming note from the United States to Germany as President Wilson travels from Cornish. He will confer with Secretary Lansing and cabinet members on submarine warfare and possible mediation if Britain or Germany seeks it. Officials expect the note to reaffirm American rights on the high seas and to be brief.

Washington United States Germany Wilson Cornish Lansing Great Britain Arad Bint

Satterwhite Sentenced to 45 Years for Killing Dodson

Kerrville Texas July 17 The jury convicted Jack Satterwhite in the killing of Walter Dodson about a year ago and sentenced him to 45 years in prison. The defendant had been convicted previously but the Supreme Court reversed the case and ordered a new trial.

Kerrville Tex Jack Satterwhite Walter Dodson Gutterwhite Supreme Court Alm

Pigeons, Trolley Strike Dominate July Texas News

In Austin deputies probe migratory birds from Mexico invading farmlands while Rhode Island ends a two day trolley strike after a union pact. Providence reports Major Gainer to chair arbitration board as talks proceed on conditions and utility service resumes city wide.

Providence Rhode Islauw Company Uroughout Eestate Iriver Tati Joseph J. Gainer

New Submarine for U. S. Equals Any in World

Reported progress on a new U. S. submarine design built by Lake Company of Milwaukee. The craft, designated F160.00N, aims to claim world-leading specifications with electric propulsion allowing surface and underwater travel. Estimated cost $55,000 per unit, with six torpedo bays, and planned deployment within a year and a half under U.S. government oversight.

Riunghesor T. Cham Simon Schelarcies Englios Hivopean Gyal Bywiet Buigghne Ty Lake Arpeid Boat Company Miteely United Bake Enid Bey Owl Kentee Vintus

Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf 10 Extend Rail Line Agreement

Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railway officials and Texas lines sought extensions to allow Denison Fort Worth routes. Proposals included leasing lines from Houston and Texas Central into Dallas and Cotton Belt toward Fort Worth. The case, before the railroad commission, notes a potential 125 mile extension and is under further consideration with attorneys.

Avetis Cea Saday Mussouri, Okahoma & Gulf, Railway Company Houston & Texas Central Railroad Denison Dallas Cotton Belt Fort Worth Missouri, Oklawane & Gulf Hulecan Texas Central Cotwa Puri | Worth Urther Euiee William Kenetich Missouri, Oklaham & Goll Ted Ferris Gokiohonmarapans Arthur Miller Jenn T Sugss Aft

Vatican Telex Policy Quietly Seeks Peace Conference

The Vatican policy aims to shorten the conflict and reduce harm by inviting Benedict Mann to send delegates to a peace conference. The exnegitation notes Benedict Manid’s moral influence toward humanitarian and Christian priorities in Rome.

One Killed In Mine Explosion At Unknown Location

In a tragic mining accident, a single worker died after an explosion. Limited readable text suggests involvement of a detonation at a mine site with no clear location or names available. Further details are unavailable due to damaged copy.

Typewriter concerns to form shell fuses venture in New York

A disrupted overtime filled report states that a new organization formed to manufacture fuses for high explosives and shell jackets for English French and Kis- Mau governments. The joint venture involves American Auto Company with Canadian and British war office links. Contracts total about 70 million dollars for shell and explosive components. The venture aligns with East and Middle West industry leaders and includes executives like Alice Webpunry in leadership discussions.

New York Mieve Llanerey Larry State Fle Gritish War Office Aiuto Candler Xholt Manushielaring Ennogens Vaan Niltie Department Hue Givin Abelle Toon Financial Derbi Thikronatis Duly von Doach Viggs Ania Tin East Amt Middle West Corin Goel Alice

Declared Hostile to Carranza in Mexican Conflict

A garbled dispatch reports hostile actions toward Carranza, citing General Calles and transport of rebels. It notes 3000 Carranza troops routing Willy forces near Cabal Lena, with executions planned today and inquiries via the State Department in Washington.

Avi Trond Henerm Sumaien Blum Ngliee Spanizh Tadey Amin Prieta Hose Js Schgere Meir Washington Vallen Agia Prieta Bering Villa Carranza Caballena

U S W I L R E C T P R E C O U R T R I N G

Secretary Lansing today issued a paraphrase of a July note to the British government on American citizens rights in cases heard by British prize courts. He stressed it does not modify the broader note on neutral rights and warned against misunderstandings of U S policy amid wartime trade and order.

Washington B.C Lansing Ambhasadur Printe Vouris State Department Aitficultier Wes Hitler Avitiah Detognrian Annette von Eas

Attempted submarine attack on the Orduna near Liverpool

Eyewitness account of a July 2 1917 incident as the liner Orduna, en route from New York, was targeted by a German submarine. A torpedo failed to hit. steamers and lifeboats were prepared, passengers stood by, and the submarine withdrew after firing seven shots before the vessel reached harbor. Survivors and crew described fear, order, and a cautious pursuit by the submarine.

Bri Alt Passer Nuweler Sadael New York Hyer Saybarne

Welsh coal strike faced no early resolution

London reports ongoing talks on the coal strike with the goal of a settlement still pending. The peer group and negotiators are scheduled to meet again Monday to pursue an agreement on terms for sitting and the dispute’s next steps.

London Gve Teuier Socrates

All Movie Shows Opened 10 Children in Town

A garbled report notes a 10 child attendance at opening movie shows, mentioning P Waegenm and attorney, MIXtY-CEM Jerre, and Atchison. It references a celebratory event and a longtime figure Mr Wagnenar attending a Urens please to calebrate the hiv dy.

Buly P. Waegenm Jerre Tamarhew Tae Diag Atchison Ant Wagnenar

Daniels to Issue Statement on Board

Secretary Daniels plans a public statement on forming a civilian naval advisory board with Thomas A. Edison presiding. The plan, developed after four conferences in the West Ore area, aims to create a large central laboratory for extensive wartime water research and advance U S sea warfare capabilities.

Washington Uly Digitola Ulvllinie Thomas A. Edison ATF Belson West Orewhee Mr. Daglely Thoma AL Radian Vomnell Propussdnations Bureau Mrealign Isd Geveloyment Edi- Fon Daniels Congress

Remington Machinists Strike Called by Union Leaders

Reports from Bridgeport indicate the Machinists Union plans a ten day strike at Remington Arms. International VP J Bepple announced the action after a meeting with Remington executives who refused to engage with the union committee. The strike includes all pattern makers at the Torpedo Boat plant and follows wage dispute calls by union leaders.

Bridgeport Conw. Uy A. J. Bepple Machinists’ Union Yuent Ure Plu Rewington Arma Company Maken Trach Corsicana Lewis Henderson

HUSSIANS ONLY EIGHTY MILES TO GO

An official statement from Moscow says German and Austro-Hungarian forces have advanced toward Windau and Libau while Russian and Allied units counterattack along the Vistula and Dniester rivers. Reports from London note German drives near the Baltic coast as the British prime minister and Allied leaders seek to shore up defenses and rescue Polish territory amid retreating Russian positions.

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