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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

5

Indicted in Nueces County by Federal Grand Jury

A federal grand jury indicts Nueces County and Corpus Christi officials for conspiring to corrupt an election. The blanket indictment names 30 men, four Negroes, eight Mexicans, with arrests likely within hours. Public names not released. key local officials and prominent businessmen are among the targets.

Nueces Corpus Christi Corpus Christ, Tek Tone 5 Federal Grand Jury Nueces County Tocar Potareed Billy Corps Christi Tudee Burma Mambere Indietad

Case Against London Times Dismissed in Police Court

The government case against the London Mines and Aistor H. H. Richardson for revealing information aiding England's enemies was dismissed by Sir David Burnett. The defense argued the letter in the Times already exposed to Germany described that France’s last reserves and new recruits were in Reland. The matter proceeded under the Defense of the Tsatm act.

London Aistor H. H. Richardson England Sir David Burnett Major Richerdsotad Times Germany

Steel decision studied as govt to appeal to Supreme Court

Department of Justice officials studied the decision of the Federal District Court at Trenton New Jersey which dismissed the government’s suit for the dissolution of United States Steel Corporation and announced plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. Administration officials regard the decision as a major if not the most important step under the Sherman Antitrust Law.

Washington, D.C Department of Justice Federab District Court Trenton N. T United States Steel Corporation Gregory Supreme Court

Cadets to Graduate at West Point Week of Commencement

The article outlines commencement week activities at West Point with reviews, dances, reunions, and conventions leading to graduation next Saturday. About 168 cadets will receive diplomas during the ceremony, marking the largest class in the academy's history.

West Point

Mayor Calls for Budget Estimates

Mayor Brow directs department heads to prepare expenditure estimates for the next fiscal year. Each head lists required amounts including salaries and tolls, with finance and the commissioner coordinating. A joint meeting will craft a tentative budget as officials note funding gaps from prior promises, such as $30,000 for West Commerce widening, and anticipate tighter finances unless better fiscal methods emerge.

Meyer Brow Mayer Brown Brltweer Ua Brown Tno West Conmerce Street Cameron Streels Santa Noga Avenue Howe Ena | Mitatin

Cummins FAS Bill To Officer Reserve

Iowa Senator Albert B. Ceramins announces plans to introduce a bill in Congress to create and train a reserve force ready to defend the United States in emergencies. The measure would convert strategic naval bases into military schools for youths akin to Annapolis and West Point, with graduates becoming reserve officers or returning to civilian life as capable soldiers.

Tacuma Wrah Sonedar Albert B. Ceramins Iowa Nacelonas United States Annapolis West Point Net Reserve Eradudes Army Renator Cummins National Guard

Attitude of Carranza May Be Friendly

Reports from El Paso indicate Mexican circles discuss a possible rapprochement between General Carranza and General Villa following President Wilsons note. Carranza’s anticipated reply, prepared by foreign minister Urbina, to be delivered to John Perins Suliman, would be appreciative and serene.

EL Paso Tex Wilson General Carranza General Villa Eng Kono Ta Fusio Arredondo Carranza Washington Washington, DL Funt Rae Genem Carrum Mralea South Corzanny Mexico Waehisaton Mexico City State Department Canoniar Reporc Hess

Carranza Replies to Wilson Notes on Constitutionalist Cause

General Carranza reviewed President Wilsons note and found it conveys only Honefalners for the Constitutionalists. His reply will be handed to John Regiman, the President’s representative in Mexico, for transmission to Washington when the Test Cow dies Drotbis on Monday or Tuesday.

Weather summary from multiple cities across the United States

The fragmented OCR report lists temperatures and conditions for cities including St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee New York Washington Denver and more. It notes clear air cloudy conditions and varied wind directions with lowest or highest readings in the previous 24 hours and mentions temperatures around 50 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

ST. Louis Iowest Shicago Abe Denver Temberatuien Ransar Washington Teiupunetori Mort

Iowa speller winner of state contest in 1930s

Coleomrus Ohio reports Claude Gossitt, a twenty year old high school boy from Tiltshons, declared state champion spelling bee after scoring eighty seven on a five thousand word written test. Thirty three contestants from Ohio schools endured a day long battle of difficult words using dictionaries and study aids.

Coleomrus Ohio Claude Gossitt Tiltshons In County

Mass Meeting Called in Frank Case in Atlanta

Atlanta officials report a mass meeting planned in defiance of the Leo M. Frank case death verdict. Hugh M. Dorawy recounts that several groups approached him to participate, but others declined. Authorities say no steps to prevent the gathering have been taken and do not anticipate trouble.

Atlanta Hugh M. Dorney Follering Trom Uwe Dorawy Leo M. Frank Cliy Atate

Philadelphia Sails for Liverpool After Wage Deal

The American steamer Philadelphia sailed for Liverpool to meet a 100 percent wage demand after engineers agreed to a $50 month raise with repatriation at Liverpool. The ship carried 875 passengers on a voyage planned to resume regular schedule.

New York Liverpool

Wild cattle aid Italians in Alpine advance

Wild cattle reportedly aided Italian troops in breaking an Austrian position on Mont Sarda. The garrison had surrounded the summit with a barbed wire entanglement when bomb explosions spooked the cattle, allowing Italians to push through and secure the summit. The incident, cited by Corriere D'Italia, mentions three cattle reportedly hampering Austrian defense.

Paris Monts Sarda Corriera D'Italia Aartes Sin Hour

Castro Free Promises Signal Post-Revolution Changes

Lisbon reports the new government plans to release several leaders of the old regime arrested during the revolution. The move, cited by The Folku Bu Povo, Democratic party organ, aims to include former premier Pim enta Castro among those freed.

Lisbon Paris Folku Bu Povo Democratic Party Pimenta Castro

Count Leopoldi Berchtold Becomes Volunteer Chauffeur

Vienna June 5 reports Count Leopoldi von Berchtold, former Austro Hungarian foreign minister, offers chauffeur services in the Italian campaign as a volunteer driver. He aims to accompany his son to the front and is learning the duties of a chauffeur in London.

Vienna Austria London Leopoldi Yor Berchtold

Aviators Fall 300 Feet In Fatal Aerial Incident

An aviator fell about 299 feet yesterday while testing an aerial craft, sustaining critical injuries. The incident occurred during a flight near Lineots Beach, with details indicating a dangerous malfunction of the biplane piloted by the unnamed flyer and with fellow aviator Vincent Dnt ry reportedly in hospital.

Mavagol Jue F Vincent Frank Tonth Wintors Roital Pury Farmer Pup Beachey

President Wilson drafts firm note to Germany in crisis

Washington notes President Wilson finalizing a sharp communique to Berlin after cabinet review. It to be brief yet emphatic, stressing no invitation to war while outlining Uboats and the Cushing incident. State Department aims to send envoy Gerhard to Berlin for delivery, with further actions contingent on Germany’s response.

Washington, D.C Wilann Germany Bertin Apes Clatgey Coriston Wilton Neakratiia Liunitanta Bertinn Aod Trenen Gerhard Berlin State Department Mie Bernhard Dernburg Wilson White House Bryan

German note cites submarine attack on American ship Gunflight

Washington reports a German note to the U S State Department regrets an American loss after a German submarine torpedoed the steamship Gunflight near the Scilly Islands May 1. Berlin claims the vessel was English convoy escort, with no neutral markings, and seeks full recompense to American citizens. It asks for information on the later attack on the Cushing by a German aircraft.

America Ube Anberard Gulflight United States Uiky Tuyll Germany Cushing Nordhind Aehiship Vaa Washington, D. C Jung State Department Greard Berlin Thromen Gon Unites States Tyas Cours Geri Tielinor

Dual Monarchy Form Coalition Revealed in Report

A Foreign telegraph report describes a ten member coalition amid Dual Monarchy affairs. The message hints at shifting alliances and cabinet reshuffles as ministers seek supportive postings.

Suffragettes Meet Chicago Conference Opens Tomorrow

Suffrage advocates from across the country gather in Chicago for the National American Woman Suffrage Association conference to discuss policies on federal voting rights and proposed constitutional amendments, including a states referendum and the Bristow Mondell proposal.

Chicago Attoudi National Adulean Bristow-Mondell

King Constantine in Worsening Condition in Athens

Announcement says King Constantine of Greece is worse and may need another operation possibly removing one or more ribs. Last night temperature reached 89.6 degrees with pulse 10? and respiration 20. Pearls indicate pleurisy, with a relapse after a late May operation. Sister is a half sister of Emperor William of Germany.

Athens Constantine Greece Braere Atay

German Spy Confession Reported in June Announcement

The official statement says Totert Rosenthal confessed to being sent to Ringland by an admiralty agent to obtain naval information. Rosenthal was arrested as he approached the country, and he had only two short time.

Totert Rosenthal Isd Beer Rosenthal Ringland Ee Man Admiralty Thasenthal

Election charge filed in Tokyo House of Representatives

A disjointed report from Tokyo details an anti-government push in the House. The interior minister Viscount Kagiiake Ours faces a lack of confidence motion amid party tensions. The text references revolutions in policy and political maneuvering affecting a candidate’s parliamentary bid.

House of Representatives Kagiiake Carm Wan SGNC Ifoure

Germans May Attack West Front With New Offensive

London reports indicate preparations for a fresh German assault on the western front after Praemys fall. Reinforcements moved north of Arras as fighting rages along Galicia and the front east of Preemyst. British French accounts describe heavy combat with no clear gains. the Belgian frontier remains closed to traffic as Germans shift forces toward the Yser canal.

London Kostile England West Western Front Praemys France Belgium Arras Galicia Vienna Batk Petrograd Preemyst Turkhla Anbdroken Lemberg Frzemysl Medyka Yser Canal

Americans Warned To Leave London

London residents received anonymous telephone warnings to flee with families as American officials confirmed no embassy alert. Reports linked to embassy cautionary stance, while ambassador in Berlin explained warnings reflected general war zone risks rather than a directive from Washington.

London Robert P. Skinnes America Gradon Mma, Shaler Amer Lican Belgian Relief Commission Onten England Washington, D. C Tune Gerard Berlin Germany

Pray for Peasy and Peace Talks Across Borders

Fragmentary report notes a Catholic church official named Viardingt Meudon urging action on a petition. It mentions peace efforts tied to Catholic churches in Germany and a June date, with references to Geory, MOLOUNE, and Vin Loman in unclear context.

Peasy Geory Moloune Jie Vin

Invasion Progress Report from Chiasso to Paris

An Havas dispatch reports Netlan forces advancing slowly in the southern Triol region while Aus telans plan to remove a civilian population. Provisions are scarce, worsening the southern Tollg crisis and raising concerns over local security and humanitarian needs.

Paris

Poll of Preemysl Seen as War Turning Point

Paris June 6 The press regards the fall of Preemysl as a grave incident with an inspiring effect on Germany and Austria though it will have little bearing on the Galicia campaign. The pope declares the fortress was manned and its loss opens questions. The belief is that occupation will not permit the Austro German allies to withdraw forces from the eastern front for use in the west.

Paris Preemysl Germany Austria Galicia

Battle for sugar plant near Souches reported by French

Paris dispatch says French capture the sugar refinery near Souches after heavy fighting. German losses were high as French troops attacked from the west and south, blueprints show the French forces forced a German withdrawal despite strong counterattacks. The basement of the fastener reportedly held German dead and the retreat followed a nighttime assault salient.

Paris Souches Batty Porto Porto’s Burg Atatyttal Psrei Rapilly Pointer Arta

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