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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1915

Page

7

GONZALES MAY ATTACK VILLA FORGES SOON

Currrent reports from Mexico City indicate Carranza forces inch northward toward capital while Villa’s column presses on. Battles near Nogales and Canques threaten supply lines as rail service is disrupted. Red Cross pleas for relief shipments to Mexico City face railway blockers.

Wasitngton Mexico Rm Tolay Carranza Mexico City Villa Corces Ely Sane Garmanzu Nara Sengra Pashvca Red Cross Carnaux Generi Villa Rera Alhe Cinaake Gervice Eliseo Arredoude Car- Tanza Genserg Gonzales Campigen Maoxico Gonugajes

Villista defeat boosts Carranza control in Sonora

Reports from Agua Prieta say Carranza forces under General Calles have occupied a 60 mile stretch of Sonora including the Nogales railroad segment from Nezcozi to other mining camps. Calles telegraphed a victory over Villa at Villa Verde and plans to advance toward Nogales while aiming to oust Madero forces and seize key mining districts.

Douglas Ariz Necozari Caumpas Pilares Modesima Sonor Carranza Agua Prieta de Carrangi FL Eline Calles Necozazi Nacozeri el Nigro Calles Villa Ville Verde Nngales Mega Villa Verde Nogales Cansaea Matorena Det Sancr Agna “Pricta Sae Nowules

Gold and Silver Shipped Under Military Escort

A Di hit English style report states gold and silver shipped from Gavieraton Texas totaling 34,208,000 cents under military guard with no delays. The precious metals, owned by foreign mining interests, will be sent to New York and are described as large suppressible funds entering the capital. Carranza government accepts 41 types of paper money for food shipments from the port area.

Gaiveraton Texaly Vera Cris Iines Pacha Fisy Yar Carranza Ponte Elascon

Welsh coal strike settled after agreement reached

London July 20 reports say the Welsh coal strike has been settled. An agreement to end the dispute was reached today, ending disruption and return to normal production.

London

Ten Thousand More to Conscience Fund

A July 20 report from Washington notes ten thousand dollars added to the conscience fund, the second large contribution by the government. The Treasury Department received the envelope from New York with a sealed letter stating the senior was paid and the amount stolen, but conscience remains unsettled.

Washington, D. C Treasury Department New York United States

Train Falls 200 Feet Into Gulch In Dalhart

A freight engine and ten freight cars derailed after a 200 foot plunge into a gulch on the EB Passa and Southwestern Railroad near a bridge in Dalhart Texas. Three men from Tucumcari New Mexico died in the wreck: Singinest Brickley Freeman Sryor and Hend Hinkeman, all aboard.

Dalhart Tex AC Indiansia Bern Todos Pasa & Southwestern Brickley Freeman Sryor Hend Hinkeman Ketrler Tucumearl

Rate witnesses heard in Oklahoma rail rate case

Oklahoma City July 20 witnesses for the Rock Island and Missouri Kansas Texas railroads gave testimony on statistics used in the rate case before Judge Frank Tour man. Auditor A Hermony failed to explain the tests and devices behind the figures. More witnesses from the two roads will be examined as cross examination by state attorneys begins. Newark July 23 Congressman Parker committed to county hospital for the insane.

Oklahoma City Ohio Honey Railroad Oklahoma Railroad Frank Tourman A. Hermony Rock Island Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad

Weather observations across cities report mixed conditions

Readings show varied temperatures from 64 to 84 degrees across Kansas City Denver Chicago Milwaukee New York and Washington with winds generally northerly to westerly. Clouds and partial sunshine noted in several locales while any rainfall appears minimal and temperatures trend cooler in some areas.

ST. Lows Chicago Milwaukee Kansas Dirmwal Cviney

Strike at Remington plants prompts mass meetings and walkouts

Agitators urge Hungarian and other workers to join a broad strike. Militia held ready as Remington, subcontractors, and bricklayers face walkouts. Employers warn of wide stoppage across Bridgeport area, with 20 000 workers potentially affected. Authorities tighten order while settlement efforts fail and union leadership resists federal calls. A four year old girl injured in a North Laredo street automobile accident adds local concern over traffic safety.

Blader W. &. J Penfield Sul-cantinethen Josa Aming Gaynor Manuletuelag Conpany Columtla Nut and Bolt Company Bridgeport Ingvnserins Mim Gaynor Mande Toring Company Remington S¢ Wan Butlard Me Rhine Anc Pnis A Fox Machiniats Balland Company Tk Wis Bricklwers Union Stewart Construction Company Cieht Sielke Remington Company Focal Armory Policle Keppler Planta Cnier Metallic Cartridge Company Samuel Gampers United States J.keppler The Machinists’ Union Gompers Lameriton Federation of Labor Markinists Sngton Remigtong Arms and Ammunition Company Bye Auto Vina Calderon TM Calderon North Laredo Steel Tan Byer North Larelly

Cabinet approves new note to Germany

Washington July 20 after two hours discussion the cabinet approved a joint draft of the note to Germany. The administration will hasten a dispatch to Berlin with changes still being considered by Lansing and will withhold publication until Germany receives the note. Officials stress no violation of rights and no immediate danger despite British submarine activity.

Washington, D.C Wilson Germany United States Berlin Lansing Gerard Geriln

Frank's Condition Improves After Wound Report

In Milledgville Ga Ty 20 the attending physicians report Frank’s condition is improving after surgery. He is able to talk poorly and remains under observation. Temperature reached 100, later claims of 107.4 in remark noting pus in the wound. moved from prison hospital to private care.

Oomelack Frantz Pranty

Pearce letter in mails hints at writer identity

New York July 20. Vulhua J. Flynn chief of the United States secrecy service and Jay, photographer, examine letters signed by the mysterious Pearce of New Orleans. A letter dated New Orleans July 18 warns Americans to avoid British vessels sailing from New York and other ports. The letter is noted as not typewritten and drops the letter H, a peculiarity shared with Pearce letters received in Washington, New Orleans, and possibly deeper clues to the author.

New York Vulhua J. Flynn United States Washington New Orleans Neirapapers

CAMERA CATCHES THIEF IN BELLEVILLE STUDIO

Police in Belleville Iowa search for a man captured in photos from the studio of Zeyige L Hankammer. The burglar set a camera trap to photograph the interior at intervals and one image shows the thief with a dented eyepiece.

St. Louif Belleville Sear Zeyige L. Hankammer

Clothing Trade Faces Threat of General Strike

Notes from a local discourse report rising tensions inside the clothing trade. A general strike is feared by workers as the adjustment committee remains in conference. Early signals from the agitation point to a long effort and potential closed shops demand.

Devit Committee of Adjustment Tsui Im Conference

New Vote of Credit Sought in England

London July 20 A new vote of credit for 769 million dollars was asked for war expenditures in India and Britain. The supplementary vote would raise the current year total to around 8.25 billion dollars with August to March appropriations. Premier Asquith said expenditures for the first seventeen days of July reached 270 million and projected 590.6 million to September end, recommending raising the total to 750 million with options to loan funds to colonies or states.

London India Hours of Commons Unis Funda Asquith Neesble England

Standard Oil Strike Involves 5000 Men in Bayonne

New York Bayonne plant workers at the Standard Oil Company walk out, about 5000 on strike with six arrests. Nearby Tidewater plant workers expected to join. Disruption halts loading at piers, ships bound for England. Company says Bayonne plant likely to shut down. Strike stems from wage increase demands. settlement unclear.

New York Jeiy An Standard Go Company Constable Hook Bayonne Tidewater Shorty Sli Tue England Sen Dematt Dmrisotte Slandara Oi Company of New Jersay

Tunis deposits and bank receipts in mid July report

French deposits in Tunis and bank receipts show July activity. The Kayre branch of the Bank of Wineyad received 710 from taxpayers, with vast sums listed in various accounts. Rome reports July subscriptions to a national loan totaling 190 million, per Beatonian records.

Gelis Whsnee Nde Lahe Tunis Kayre Bank of Wineyad Murseliter Rover UN Nancy Mare Lai Png Ian Paris

Oklahoma man shot in Cherokee County feud sparks deadly crossing

A Cherokee County man, Harley West, was fatally wounded when an unknown shooter fired from behind bushes as he and his wife crossed a bridge. The attack, linked to a local political feud, followed a similar incident moments earlier on the same bridge involving the same suspects. Mrs West witnessed the shooting. Police investigate possible motives and identities.

Muskogee Okita Wish Harley West Coun Douimtasioger Cherokee County Mra West West Cherakes County Vents

Lumber Hearing Ends As FTC Hears Lumbermen

Chicago July 20 The Federal Trade Commission closed a conference with lumber men and adjourned to Detroit for a hearing tomorrow. Ho Ho Hasen of Portland offered recommendations urging amendment to let June vessels compete with foreign ships. He favored railroad owned ships operating through the Panama Canal and permitting cooperative selling agencies to manage the domestic trade.

Chicago Federal Trade Commission Ho Ho Hasen Portland Ore West Coast Panama Canal

Labor Shortage Hits U S Railroads During War Era

Illinois official reports a sharp labor shortage across the United States caused by the war. Railroads face acute impact as thousands of Italian, Austrian, and Balkan workers cease railway jobs and seek refuge abroad or different employment.

Chicago United States Richard Knight Illinois Balkan States

Drowned at San Marcos River near Lolaw Ran Mavens

A drowning occurred along the San Marcos river about four miles from Lolaw Ran Mavens while fishing. Kahiman fran Niedersale and Tauig Richter were involved. Patly te mpernine reported missing. The river is being drawn for boats and a search continues for the missing person.

San Warcor Mpernine San Maecey River Iniles Lolaw Tauig Richter Reehmshn

German War Claims Grow to Millions in US

Washington reports Germany has created an imperial indemnity commission to assess compensation claims for property requisitioned in enemy territories. Claims already filed include varied items seized by German forces in Belgium and shipped to Germany. The U.S. says claims involve property taken under pretenses of army needs and will be reviewed. Germany plans a board of arbitration to handle such claims.

Washineton Belelim Herbert Prince Pylend Mate Department Silitans United Staten Imperial Indernaity Commission Belgium Germany Board of Arbitration

Zeppelin Sightings Over Paris Darken Mood Of City

Report from New York and Paris describe nightly Zeppelins over Paris in July. Observers note residents remain calm yet gloom grows as Germans threaten with air raids while Parisians hope for eventual victory.

New York Fisue Paris Philp Beringer France Berlin

Polish Prince sunk in British harbor disaster

Fragmentary report describes a British ship sinking near London. The Polish Prince is mentioned with possible loss of life and confusion over names and dates, including references to a German torpedo attack and unclear casualty details.

Evacuation of Wagaw Imminent as German Push Expands

London reports say German forces push toward Warsaw from north and south as the Russian defense weakens. Observers anticipate possible evacuation of Warsaw capital with German advances near Lubin, Sholin, and Oder lines. Meusefront fighting continues with heavy losses for Germans and renewed Austro Italian activity on Isonzo. French planes bomb Colmar station in Alsace.

Bermmin London Warsaw Aid German War Office Nazew Rumslang Vetcent Shaws Bogim Kruz Moetay Gourlang Thia Petrouvad Wurman Heri Capial Luwandy Figa Uat Wearhy von Hindenburg von Mackenseb Ote Krosnastay Meuse Ini Eoinerdt Carnia Isonso Panis Asra Colmac Alsace

German Baltic advance nears Warsaw and Riga front

War bulletin reports Genersi von Gaillwitz with forces near Nowogorodsk southwest of Warsaw close to the fortress ring protecting the Polish capital. Windau seaport captured bringing German reach to the Baltic. Meuse Argonne fighting continues with heavy shelling and limited allied gains. Russian front activity noted with Windau linked port seizure.

Berlin Amsterdat London Russia Bale Sez Rukowina Genersi von Gail‘Witz Norew Jing Nowogeorgievsk Warsaw Windau Baltic Riga Windat Merthweer Minard

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