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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1915

Page

6

Weather Forecast and Civic Meeting in San Antonio

Weather notes show fair conditions and milder winds ahead with unsettled scans, while a large business gathering at the Gunter Hotel opens the week. Leaders emphasize unity and cooperation to showcase San Antonio progress, with Mayor Brown and Judge Davis highlighted among speakers.

Wacker Han Antonie J. H.kirkpatrick Ar Fengements San Antonio Brown Liretis United States J. R. Davis San Aponlo L. B. Clean Chamber of Commérce Chamber of Comenree Hanovny Wittend

Tragedy at Beaumont as Woman Shot in Feud

Beaumont Tex July 27 a quarrel over peace escalated into a gun duel ending with a woman shot and a man held on assault to murder charges. Testimony links the dispute to a lease and contract disputes between local residents.

Gulfey Grea Will AI Rat Lee Ely Jer Noison

House Vacated by Eastland Tragedy

Chicago residents report a house at 2201 South Kollin avenue unused since the Eastland disaster. Two families of seven persons were known to live there and are either dead or missing. A wagon arrived with no horses but no one was found to receive it.

Chicago South Kolln Avenue Hause

British military losses total over 330 thousand through July

An official statement from Premier Asquith cites British army and navy casualties reaching 330,995 by July 20, with naval losses 9,106 and army casualties 321,889. Figures cover May through June, noting discrepancies in published totals and lack of comprehensive lists from other nations.

London Asquith House of Commons Kkwee H. J. Tennent Great Britain Germany France Russia Rusvin-Heneary Italy

Three injured in Port Worth streetcar collision

Port Worth Texas July 27 three men were seriously injured this morning when a street car and another vehicle collided at the foot of the Paddock viaduct. One man CW Walker employment agent is not expected to live.

Port Worth Tex CW Walker

Petitinn in Bankruptcy Filed in Waco

The petition shows a bankruptcy filing in Waco Texas on July 27 by a Reverend merchant firm. Assets are listed as 147% 240 and claims include a priority debt of 476.20. The filing names Milasty as a company component and cites docket number 476.20.

Petitinn Waco Tex

Britain to Send Second Note to United States

Wallington June 27 Sir Edward Grey secretary Lansing says the British government plans another note to the United States. The note delivered yesterday will be withheld from publication pending receipt of the new communication. No details on the forthcoming note were given.

Wallington D.C Sir Edward Grey Hansing Arselihe United States Sir Edward State Department Uide Oly Great Britain Lansing Whitson Cornish Vonalderen

Bayonne Strike Ends As Workers Return To Plants

Bayonne sheriff reports the oil strike broken with about 1500 men returning to work at Standard Oil and Tidewater plants. Mayor Garvin and Sheriff Kinkead claim the strike is over and wage demands of 16 percent were behind the walkout. Police and guards remained stationed at plants with tense crowds outside the Bayonne area.

Standard Oil Plant New York Standard Company Bagts Oil Company St Caven Point Jersey City Caopnrs Alles Kinkead Bayonne Eagle Plants

How Wireless Saved German Merchantmen

London reports a wireless warning on August 4, 1914, telling neutral ports to move quickly. The notice, relayed by Marconi executives, claims the fleet’s safety saved much of Germanys merchant marine and offsets prior Allied costs in wartime stations.

London Ringland Germany Gudtror- Isaacs Marconi Wireless ‘Telegraph Company Lad Vaterland

General Cantore Killed Moene in Italy Battle

General Antonio Cantora led troops from exposed positions in a doomed assault on the Igonze front. He was the ranking officer in his regiment and died directing his men with a riding ship as cover. News from Alexandria and Ban Marcos notes a separate probe into a $30,000 shortage tied to William Turner and an incident involving a secretary. Wet weather with showers and rain spans Wight to Marcos with persistent conditions.

Moene Italy Tula Paris Antonio Cantora E— Allee Turner Sin Alexandria William Tf. Turner Custo Pex

Revolt in Port au Prince drives president to French legation

Haitian capital reels as General Guillaume’s revolt spreads from the north. Fighting erupts at the presidential residence. Guillaume seeks refuge in the French legation while Oscar and foreign residents evacuate. Prisons overflow and hunger worsens conditions as authorities set arrests and foreign legations offer refuge.

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Danish Press Throttled In Copenhagen

July 23 report via Landon notes a temporary Danish law grants the justice minister power to restrain press activity. violators face fines and possible trial by the regular judiciary. French submarine action and Danish wartime censorship context referenced. Berlin dispatches report a German submarine destroyed a rival submarine near the Dardanelles on July 26 with 32 French crew captured.

Copenhagen Landon Christian

Fire destroys two story rental on Gonzales Street

A Saturday afternoon blaze around 4 o clock leveled the two story residence of J B Fortis on Gonzales street. The origin was traced to a gasoline stove in the kitchen and the fire damage is covered by insurance.

Yoakum

Details of Leclanaw case rise in shipping war context

Washington reports new details on the sinking of the American ship Leclanaw by a German submarine. Officials await the full German inquiry while discussing potential steps under the 1423 treaty. The incident prompts questions about immunity of neutral ships and Germany’s conduct in the Atlantic.

Washington Finny Dundew Tain Ymere Germany Willhem P. Prue United States Abr Licht Ameriiah Wiips Tven Leetman Nat

Becker Granted Brief Stay by Warden

New York Ivy 27 Suprame Court Mord awaited today filing of briefs in Charing Rackars appeal on newly discovered evidence. Counsel prepared to file at noon obtain the documents, Justice Ford had requested and the warden of Sing Prison granted, postponing execution until a later date.

New York Ivy Ford Hind Sining Prison Weitiwy Becker

Danish Steamer Sunk in North Sea by German Submarine

A Danish steamship bound from Gothenburg to Hull with relief cargo was sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. The crew were landed at Wilhelmshaven. The vessel’s name Nogill could not be confirmed in available maritime records.

Sopenmagln Ivig Nugiil Gothenburg Sweden Tyne Rellowiyne Wilhslinshaven

Ship on Fire in Amsterdam Harbor After Submarine Attack

Amsterdam July 27. A Norwegian turbine steamer Harbos was attacked and set on fire Sunday by a German submarine. The crew landed and the captain saw three other boats on fire near where the Harboe was attacked.

Amsterdam Horn Whare

President Wilson at work amid uncertain Leelanaw note

July 27. President Wilson carried on official business after breakfast. No official word from the State Department on the sinking of the steamer Leelanaw by a German submarine or new British notes. It was unclear if the U.S. would act in the Leelanaw case.

Comunish Wilson Worl Washington State Department Leelanaw Arenkment Amey

Governor Ferguson Welcomes Farm Group to Austin

Governor Ferguson hosted nearly 2000 farmers from Large, Texas at a partial meeting of the State Partners' institutes. He invited visitors into his private office to register and greet them, signaling a cordial reception amid ongoing state activities.

Austin Fergieon Large Texas

Nashville receiver appointed for city amid ouster upheaval

An official note reports Chancellor Alison appointing Master in Chancery Robert Vauehn as receiver for the unincorporated Nassile city amid a government commission led ouster probe. The move suspends Mayor Mary Havre and several commissioners, with audit and survey of city books in progress. The ouster action targets alleged misconduct, with appeal planned though officials remain in office until Supreme Court ruling.

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Train HITS Wagon. Three Hurt in Texas Crossing Crash

At Roosevelt Avenue crossing a passenger train struck a wagon carrying TLS Penner and two others. They were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. The wagon was demolished and the horse escaped unharmed. Train crew and local residents assisted at the scene.

TLS Penner Hartanchain Watry Maan Santa Atty Palmer

Carranza Troops Evacuate Nago Per Telegraph Dispatch

US officials report Carranza forces have evacuated Naco as Mexican civil administration withdraws. Major General Finston received orders to keep Mexican troops away from American territory. Vera Cruz consul notes Mexican naval vessels assembling, with troops moving from the harbor as tensions ease.

Washingt Parrio

Dallas War Contract Bombing Rumors Rock City

Reports from Dallas describe a bombing at the Moore foreman residence tied to war contracts and a Padgitt mill, with officers detaining a Moore relative for questioning. Four sticks of dynamite found under Padgitt and Moore properties, arranged for remote detonation, while police assess connections to alleged war orders and business disputes.

Dallvas Vox Tay Flnding J. D. Pidgitt W.P. Moors Mtr IL l. Gluud Mokene Moore RovHead anAdaery Maare

Nineteen Miners Trapped In A Mine Disaster

Nineteen miners were trapped in Madoreel Mine No 1 after an explosion four hundred and fifty men were working at the site. Three were injured and seven reported dead as rescue efforts began. some miners escaped to safety.

Murphysboro Christopher

Nine trawlers sunk near Sevtiana coast reveal wartime fishing disruption

July 27 report notes two German submarines surfaced among the north Atlantic fleet off Sevtiana, sinking nine trawlers. Related items include a Waco room case and a Denton shooting incident as a chaotic local archive filters through a single day.

Dragon attacks Torreon as Trevino’s forces surge in Mexico

Reports from Washington indicate Treviño's army moves toward Torreón with troops from Monterey and Satritu. General Patisio Natera shifts allegiance to Carranza, while Carranza supporters align with factions seeking to overthrow Cyt. Mexican officials warn of food shortages and possible uprisings as tension rises across the country.

Ex-literator Huerta case drags at US courts in Texas

The report covers Huerta awaiting trial on conspiracy to violate American neutrality. It notes defense claims of government intrusion into his family life, details visits by DOJ agents Beckham and Stone, and protests by Mrs Huerta about treatment of their children. Journal mentions Laredo and Chicago as distant references.

Rio Paso Tex Guy General Huerta White United States Supreme Court Lecame Snows Hungta Acesis Huerta Asadeen New York United States Marshal Huerta Department of Justice Eusnta

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