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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1915

Page

1

Appointments of Police Announced at Brackenville

Continued from page one, a long list of new police hires and assigned duties is reported for Brackenville. Names include D Cruz, Tom Connors, Pat Dillon, and many others with roles in patrol, detective work, and drivers. Mounted officers and policewomen are noted, with a vast roster of new staff and shifts. The article details station assignments and mentions a summary of the verification process and duty transitions.

D. Cruz Tom Connors Pat Dillon C. C. Putinis P. Exell HW. Flores Motorryrie Joe Foae Froboesse Leo Fosse Buck Gurvia Brackenville Perk Gross Guerrara AL P. Gwinn J Hoféman L. D. Buskey Tg Buecmsas Jalmes Tones Wt. Heller Kirk Kopitoffel Fb. Lackey BH. Lasy J. F. Leonard Lc. Jaaman Lews Lopes X. L. Lykins A P Marta L.C. Marriman PB. Meyer Varius Tom Dillter Bock Breckenridge Park EA MM. Morin A. Munoz E.R. Munaler LF. Murphy W. L. Neil William Pollan William Roberts Henri Rosy G. V. Rope Tgerzeunt Ine Bimpaan Kmith A. 7 Bobleski Ters W. FL Turner A. Vidali A. Ward P. Warren F. Weakley J. R. Wheeter P. EB. Wilgop Paul Wolfarth F. Workmar B. Yantis D. A. Foung O A Arnold Fred Bader T. Beadle G. W. Applewhile Broa Duke Carter FC. Crow B. Diaz BH. L Magethast W. Gu. Griffin Wik Hacieta A. D. Harris J. Hen Gercon B. E. Howerton Wyatt Jareninin A Kohn Bob. Lacy Botee J. McNurrey Mobavier Bietterling Pue Jasper Pugh Foo Rhunke Roberta Ren F. Bowell W. G Spear J. G Bwifli G_trevin Unseriaod Var Aon Walter Winters Policewomen Julia Campbell Mix C Graham Willigen Wal Tosdart Ald Weting Wolf Mowall Zumwatt Max Eleven Max Aoe A. i Guerrero Hall Heater Hone M.D. Inter Marbet Malteborger Cdtod Marea Crashy Marors EL Blelean Wallare Mitehell Waterdown A. S Bhebonn Cme Wien

Commissioner Steves Eyes New Uniforms For Summer

The article notes Kia will be appointed commissioner as orders will be sent after an initial decision. Steves is eager to meet the new uniforms as soon as possible for summer while policemen still wear heavy winter outfits.

Uie Hes Steves

Germans Force Way to Warsaw In Fierce Warfront Action

Fragmentary report notes German forces advancing toward Warsaw amid scattered assaults and delaying tactics. Russians mount stiff resistance as Von Mackensen presses a cautious advance, with fighting near the Vistula fortress and along Lazhin Cholntyn lines.

Rowan Pultur Lnes Warser Teuton Ivangy—ted Vistula Lazhlin Cholntyluea von Mackensen

Italiane Report A Battle Gortaia Center Tsouzo Front

Italiane reports a battle on the Tsouzo front with Gortaia at the center of the contest. Military actions unfold as lines clash along the contested zone, with reports detailing shifts in pressure and strategic positions.

Gortaia Tsouzo Front

War saw stily holds out but Pemogend may lose city

War saw stily resists as Pemogend fights to retain Warsaw amid shifting fronts. Reports say no final decision yet in the ongoing battle for control, with recent hours showing no clear outcome and forces near strategic positions on the rail corridor between Travalit and nearby towns.

Petrograd Warsaw Ngatha

Italian Forces Repel Austrian Assault at the Italian Front

General Cadorna reorganizes reserves to blunt a large Austrian counteroffensive. Italian left centers under heavy shell and infantry pressure but hold. German action precedes the assault as Austrians push in mass formations, yet Cadornas troops counter with energy and inflict 1300 prisoners, including 76 officers, as Austrian attack collapses.

Itallane Cadorna Ale Thoveh Cadorm Cadarna

Great Marine Disasters and Lives They Cost

A compiled list of famed maritime catastrophes through history, noting notable ships and dates. It references the Titanic era, submarine and collision disasters, and major ship losses with terse identifiers and times.

Eastland Disaster Near 2000 Victims Toll Update

Rescue efforts after the Eastland disaster unfold as divers retrieve bodies, with mob scenes at the river edge and makeshift morgues along South Water Street. Police and doctors work through the night while inquiries aim to assign blame and ensure penalties for those responsible.

Disaster on the Eastland ships horror and inquiries

City reacts as the Chicago Eastland disaster unfolds with 2300 passengers aboard and hundreds feared dead or injured. Federal authorities order a special grand jury to investigate while officials face public outrage and legal action. Captain Pedersen and crew are arrested amid efforts to restore order and accountability.

Robert E. BicCrary Denuty W. G. Greenbaum Indiana Transportation Company Groenmum Sala MarieCreary McLay Herne Jil Peter Hoffman Hevity Proushly Landis Greenbaum Harry Pedersen Fie Cleveland Eastland St Joseph-Chicago Steamship Company Indiana Company Federal Grand Jury Wg Learuce Pastponoganien Roth — Anitican William Hala Thensson Cricaga

Disaster at Great Lakes excursion steamer near Chicago

A passenger steamer on a picnic voyage with about five thousand aboard capsized near Chicago during a fall storm. Hundreds drowned or injured as the vessel rolled over, with many bodies recovered from the river and brought to makeshift morgues. Federal officials ordered an inquiry while rescue crews and witnesses described the chaotic scene and brave acts by bystanders.

Wicer Lockport Bear Trap Drainige Canal Frau Wen Theoders Roosevelt Clark Street Walter Ae Tha Hodley Troll Gate New York Harbor Jong Meadre Barry Petersen Mow Pilsner Eastland Inite Copsulus Cleveland Harbor South Haven Ballant la Salle Street Tro Hara Nat Raat Faltug Waa William Flaroigan Arthur McDonald Lauty Burt Second Regiment Chicago Federation of Lahay Wilson Gomaniding Cy Jivaly Ban Praneiaca Chicago Eubt- Jang Western Mieatrla Company Alichigan City Ind Eastlands Great Lakes Hoya Club Aventu Uo Pictle Drests Beldee Wrrehouse Afront & Milnule Perhans Clark Sole Ciorte Cap Patersson ISON D. C Acie Secreta Girone Chreleainer Bastland Iri Minafield W'Han Nichalar Board of Steamland Chienern Itacaume Nicholas Specter Westers Charles W. Cott Ty Prncord Detvatt Clutags Addr

FENTIMANE Not Aboard After River Boat Capsize

A telegram to John Fentiman reports that his elder and brother in law in the Hardell party died when a excursion boat capsized in the Chicago river. The vessel then listed to the dock as the gangplank was withdrawn, trapping passengers and causing a large loss of life.

John Fenliman Chiconen Feudolph “Hardel Fentiman Western Electro Company Antoni Jake Robert L.ventiman Pentiman

U S Troops to Prevent Firing Across Border

United States generals announce Army will defend Americans on the border at Nogales and Naco against Mexican incursions. Orders previously sent by the president to General Bliss align forces with artillery to deter stray border shots.

Washington Carranga Ville

Plans to Develop Oil Field Near CI in Preview

Development of the Iltela oil field near San Antonio will be undertaken by J.T. Mares and associates. They are negotiating leases and expect to begin actual operations once deals close, aiming to minimize risk as wells show promising production. A recently drilled well southwest of the town produced heavy oil, suggesting a large pool underlying the region and pushing plans for deeper tests.

Iltela Nou San Antonio J.T. Mares Mr. Marrs Jay Marre Mars Gines T Tle

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