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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1915

Page

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Hundreds of thousands seek Vitalioas cure across nation

An advertisement claims Vitallias a natural medicine with no harmful ingredients and broad use for stomach liver kidneys and bowel ailments. It touts easy intake and growing demand, noting availability at Wagner's Drug Store and other druggists. The copy urges request of the full description and method of preparation.

Vitalioas Vitalltues Phas Lexa5s Vitallias Wagner's Prag

Serbian and Albanian Troops Advance Near Scutari

Serbian forces push toward Scutari with advances from Elbasan and nearby towns in Central Albania. Albanian and Mujahedin units reportedly withdraw from Moneq Scutari as advancing troops encounter opposition along the coastline of Russia and the Bale coast.

London Russia Rome Vig Peris. Juos Albenie

Italian forces begin Isonzo River general advance

General advance across the Isonzo River from Caporetto toward Gradisca is reported. Italian troops concentrate on the fronts from Cormons, Plomaneva, and Cervigneto as Austro Hungarian resistance stiffens, with Telmino on the east side of the Isonzo a noted objective.

Udine Italy Uvia Chi- Hisso Paris Isonzo Tiver Caporetto Fine Ca Gradisca Cormons Plomaneva Cervicnoto Ttalian Telmino

Allied Troops Defeated Halted in Gallipoli Clash

A damaged report from Istanbul dated June 6 claims allied forces were driven back by Turkish troops at Seddul Bahr, with the front line holding after intense fighting and heavy artillery exchanges.

Constantinople London Insaea Pleba

Zeppelin Raids Hit English Coast in British Counteralert

A clipped war report describes a June air raid by German Zeppelins along England's coast. It notes bombs dropped near several ports and rail depots, with casualties including killed and wounded. German aerial activity faced defense fire from ships and land guns. fighters claimed some success as the raid ended without broader damage.

Germans Capture 7000 at Preemys Preemyss

Special dispatches from Austrian army headquarters report the capture of Preemyss by Teutonic allies. They seized 7900 price overs, 21 cannon and 30 machine guns after a heavy artillery bombardment. The garrison was ordered to hold until dawn but was overwhelmed, signaling a promising start to their sixth week of the Galician campaign. The Rus- Blang line on the Ban appears to be collapsing, with losses looming on the Dniester and east towards Caernowite.

Rerdin Preemyt Tne Preemyss Everviting Teulonic Eilies Dniester Indigale Puryans Caernowite

Grand Jury urged to probe state investigations in Texas

In a landmark charge, Judge A S Fisher instructed a Texas grand jury to examine all state departments and institutions, review anti trust and anti lobby laws, and probe for open or hidden bribery methods in legislatures, urging jurors to pursue broad state inquiries.

Austin Tex Teevia Williamson A. S. Fisher Iive Atlete Ilocos District Travia Enunly Brin Ain

German Ambassador Crisis Eases after Wilson Note

Berlin diplomacy signs calm as Coppestor Lansing voices approval of the second note to Germany. Bernstorff visits Cedarhurst and optimism grows that Germany will heed safeguards for merchant ships. Officials anticipate Cabinet review and possible Berlin dispatch tonight or tomorrow.

Wasitngtox Coppestor Lansing State Department Germany Bethany United States Gerard Berlin Muvuntsen Bernstorff Gulf- Hight Jean -Orti- Gers Rovernment Pat Eleher Sane

Gas supply cut off for Fort Worth Texans

In Fort Worth and Dallas areas a major gas disruption from a water lead fault cuts service across the BAS mass. Large forces from the Lene Line Gas Company assemble to repair breaks as a dam is built around the breaks. Officials offer no clear repair timeline. Train service to Northwest Texas is disrupted with the Fort Worth and Denver transferring passengers near the Wichita River crossing above Henderson.

Forth Worth Tex Fort Worth Dalive Lene Line Gas Company Noun Ag Fonda Northwest Texas Fort Fort Wart & Penwerth Aitte Wichita River Hendotti

Mexican Shot At Houpt on Tex

A young Mexican man Juan Rodrigues was shot in the head Sunday morning in Corpus Christi and is not expected to live. Bounty constable McManigle is detained by a federal grand jury over an election investigation. Witnesses say McManigle and Rodrigues argued at a Mexican event.

Houpton Tex Juan Rodrigues Corpus Christi John SicManigle Ing McManigle Federal Grand Jury MecManigle Rodriguis White Italy Napoleon

Italy Celebrates Constitution Day in Rome

In Rome crowds across classes gathered for Constitution Day with a parade from Via Paris to the Quirinal. Queen Mother Mangheris, Crown Prince Mumtert, the prince and princess of the inline family, and the Duke of Genoa appeared on the balcony as bands played the national anthem. Strong cheers honored royalty and armed forces amid a festive procession.

Rome Paris Mangherls Mumtert

Amur Torpedoed as German Submarine Attacks

June reports from Berlin and Petrograd describe the Russian cruiser Amur torpedoed in the Gulf of Finland amid claims of German submarine activity. official statements note outpaced losses and possible sinking as naval actions unfold off England’s east coast and in Baltic waters.

Berlin Cry Whelpes Hye Aner

Y M C A Boys Camp Prep Details and Schedule

Advance guard will prepare Kerrville camp site on Wednesday. Main detachment arrives evening for opening. Daily routine includes river dip, drill, Bible study, sports, hiking, fishing, and rest hours. No firearms or tobacco. water safety under director. Death in O Haire family delayed applications. last day to apply announced.

Kerrville M. Cc Supher R. OM. O'Hairs Min

Railroad losses small as European war costs rail freight

A 1928 report from the subway news and statistics bureau notes European conflict’s impact on German railways. Freight carloadings in December fell 4 percent from the prior December while Alsace Lorraine saw ongoing transport disruptions. Passenger cars ran at 94 percent of prior year levels and freight earnings at 98 percent. Also advertised are Palm Beach suits with prices around five to nine dollars.

Chicago Haves of Subway News and Statistics Dacsinbor Alsace-Lorraine

Obregon Defeats Villa in Decisive Victory

Mexico City dispatch reports Obregon’s forces decisively defeated Villa’s, as Carranza seeks peace talks with Washington’s influence. U.S. officials and Red Cross arrange aid for Mexican civilians while border negotiations and troop movements unfold amid ongoing Villa-Carranza tensions.

Refugees From Mexico City Begin Special Train Move

About 90 Americans 44 Magtinlmen 127 Spaniards and 57 others of various nationalities make up the first refugee party leaving Mexico City today on a special Brazilian secured train. More refugees will depart later to Vera Cruz, pushing total to over 600. British officials report many women and children among the group.

Washington BD. C Visla-Zapata Mexico City Tisayuea Vera Cruz Shanklin Red Crown Galveston Canada State Department Obregon

Neutral factions seize vast California coast in unclear shift

A garbled dispatch from San Diego reports a neutral Mexican faction gaining control over the southern district of Rover California up to Port San Jose del Cuba. The tip of the peninsula remains under a governorship led by Ortena and Villa officers who recently arrived in Guaxinas. Las Bos is cited as a key sea port amid the new neutral regime.

San Diego Val Howard Rover California Port San Jose del Cuba Mar Govnthoy Ortena Villa Otticer Guaxinas Las Bos Lower California

Mexican refugees voyage to New York amid turmoil

A stray 1918 era dispatch reports Spanish refugees from Mexico among seventy passengers arriving in New York on a Sunday voyage. The group, fleeing Metida Yucatan unrest, included members of an educational society with a New York branch, seeking safety and new residency.

New York Mexico Manuel Calva Mims Metida Yucatan

Delays Ground Transport as Refugee Sea Lift Delayed

TRANSIBLE DELAYS FAILING GALVESTON Tex June 1 The United States army transport By ford delayed until 6 welock tonight to load provisions for Mexican civilians Refugees at Vera Cruz number about 400 and more at Tampico Major Joseph Wheeler commands the expedition Major Martin Henry serves as quartermaster Lieutenant Purcell with 25 men from the Twenty sixth Army guards The Belileh authorities of Kingston contacted Captain Savage who reported back to Galveston Abreu Benavides visit San Antonio praising Gen Alvaro Obregon’s victory near Leon Caborana notes and plans to stay at St Anthony Market The scene in Galveston shows crowded streets with carriages as refugees wait to travel. The other item reports Guaymas fears starvation from Yaqui valley crop disruptions as northern rail lines face complications.

V.paa Generar Carranga Vera Cruz Villa Chituahua Leon Red Cross Gaiyoulon Mexico City Vera Davai Gener Red Cross Bay Texas Wouter Stone Toler Devol Wad Carranza General Villa Angelos Celaya Vila Galveston Tex United States Army Byford Hown Mexico Vera Crug Tampico Buford

Conditions at Mexican Port Reported Tetter

Galveston June 1 Capt G J Savage of the British Bleumer Windemers reports from Progreso that conditions at Sisal are fairly good with little fighting in Yucatan and that six other ships were toning sisal at Progreso He was in Vera Cruz May 28 and reports that

Galveston Tex G. J. Savage Bleumer Windemers Progrean Sisat Yucatan Progreso

Illinois voters elect state and circuit court judges

CHICAGO June 1 Voters of Illinois baloted today for five of the seven judges of the State Supreme Court and seventy two judges of the Circuit Court Women were not eligible to vote under the partial enfranchisement law enacted by the 1912 session of the Legislature.

Timets Chicago Clinois State Supreme Court Circuit Court

Lemberg May Be Taken At Any Hour

London dispatch from Vienna reports Lemberg in Galifia, Austrian crown land now in Russian hands, could be captured at any hour by Austro German forces per Copan Ragen. Austrian hospitalAnticipates 25 miles from the town, other advise set distance at ten miles. Also includes retail ad line items for pants and coat pricing.

London Vienna Lembere Galifia Copan Ragen Ezpital

Abstract Furnished for Ware Three Acres Donate to U S Farm

G W Ware deeded three acres to the United States for an experimental farm. Secretary John B Carrington of the Chamber of Commerce received word. Washington authorities rejected letting the U S district attorney park on title. Abstract to be updated immediately. Land donated months ago for permanent binding of the farm. Government declined prime improvements due to charter lease limits.

G. W. Ware United States John B. Carrington Chamber of Commerce Carrington United States District Attorney Washington Sarer

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