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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1915

Page

6

Allies report victories on seven fronts across Europe

Allied statements claim gains and repulses on the Austrian Italian Galician fronts and in Gallipoli, with Russian advances and Austro-German setbacks near Lemberg and along the Isonzo. Reports mention village captures, heavy material losses for the enemy, and British submarine activity in the North Sea.

Ln Ehrae Europe Aligcessee Gallipali Officiel Galicia Zuruwna Kalde Gallea Petrograd Te Ae Lemberg Bevera Tealtny Svan Isonua Gradisc Gurizia Unis Monfalcone Trickte Tpanze Artions Ine Alcoin Inettlos Wien Statenome Paris Landen Marmota Maldus von Vinsingen Russia London Germany Fermans Isanza Italy Trieste Dubysa Inihé Baie Hiver Prath Suko~ina Noutheast Lersberg von Linsingen Dniester

Capture and retreat reported near Utyaia in Prussian guard fighting

A fragmentary dispatch describes Prussian guard losses with Stapisiaw reportedly evacuated voluntarily. It notes the capture of 1100 prisoners on Jufe lya and an attack near Utyaia, though the text is garbled and only partly readable.

Vre Thoseluis Dulester Ie Zurn Stapisiaw Fras Utyaia Whumed

Texan Press Association selects officers in 1916 meet

Press to El Paso Next Corpus Christi was chosen on the 1916 meeting in El Paso today. Officers cheered with Walter R Whitman as president Dal Jug as vice president Henry Howards secretary Bam BP Har ben Richardson treasurer O. I Lenmann noted during the Texan Press Association gathering.

Corpus Christi Jung Paso The Texan Press, Association Wer Walter R Whitman Dal Jug Henry Howards

Norway Lost 29 Ships In War, $7.5 Million Loss

Copenhagen dispatch reports Norway has lost 29 vessels since the war began with a total value of 7.5 million dollars. In Waxahachie Texas President Patrick Henry of the Christian Endeavor Society presented his annual report detailing state societies, member counts, and mission contributions.

London Copenhagen Norwenn Wer Christian Endeaver Waxahachie Tex Patrick Henry Christian Endeavor Daiop

Weather Features and Loyal Forecast Snapshots

Weather notes describe unsettled conditions Saturday night into Sunday with varied temperatures across cities. Chicago reports 65 cloudy with light rain possible. Saint Paul records 60 cloudy with southeast wind. New York notes rain and warm temps. Washington shows 75 clear.

Louie Detreen - Lwalt Drereen Rangas Sourn Acareg Cashington Netly Fiomay Leon Ahly Tain

Japan Resupply of Ammunition From Japan to Russia

The article describes a wartime shift where Russia sought a steady supply of munitions from Japan. It notes Japan’s production increase and overland dispatch of ammunition to Russia, including armor and metalworks output. It mentions exchanges with Britain and China and portrays Japan’s cautious stance to avoid destabilizing China while ensuring continued aid to Russia. Russia reportedly exhausted its own reserves and relied on Japanese support, with assurances that tensions with China would not escalate.

Sideripu Brus Carpithiana Hungary Praseval China Japan Ilphimatia Russia King-Chau Ruscia Tn Oddilon Toe Wink Furan Man Jomeli Mangone iho-Ghamed Tagen Can Develons Abo Shell

Central liquor traffic board created under new powers

The Gazette prints the order in council defining a central centre of liquor traffic board with broad powers to regulate sale hours and ban liquor in designated areas. It may prosecute under the defense of realm act, with up to six months imprisonment or a 500 fine for violations, and can authorize searches of saloons involved in license violations or arms manufacture.

London Iiquor Traffic Board Lysor Wosrd Ile

Dernburg Leaves for Bergen Ahead of Return to Europe

Dr Bert Dernburg former German colonial secretary bade farewell to friends in New York and prepared to sail for Bergen Norway. He sought safe conduct assurances from Britain France and Russia through their embassies in Washington and was viewed as a leading German voice in opposing Britain and the United States stance. He defended the sinking of the Lusitania while offering tempered remarks on American policy.

New York Dune Bertherde Dernbucg Bade- Forere Bergen Norway Wucer State Department Weshingwa Prench Delubure Tusitanta Ilitough

May raise coal prices amid export limits proposed

Copenhagen declares Great Britain may curtail coal exports to neutral countries, while Denmark plans to ship 200,000 tons monthly if prices stay higher than the English coal. Delormans and Terandan discuss shatter and Arachee patties as part of the adjustment efforts.

London Copenhagen Great Britain DelornUans Tandan

Final Effort 10 Save Frank 15 Being Made

In Americus Georgia June 42 Leo Prarke and Hugin Mt Darney seek clemency for Frank’s death row appeal. Wil lace Heard to argue against clemency with opposition from Joseph Brown and others. Howard presents records and asserts likely innocence while seeking commutation or alternative penalty.

Frank Atearya Leo ML Prarke Hugin Mt. Darney Sietom Min Will Lace Wille Me Dorsey Joseph M. Brown Georgi Marietle Marc Phagan Haward Plai Gatht Deren Ture Roan Trai Gominnta Monard Laino Derany A. Stepherg Howard Wranje Wawi Arisa Ofarg Conley Wien

Rockefeller Jr. welcomes sixth child in 1909

John D. Rockefeller Jr. and wife welcome a sixth child, a son weighing ten pounds, with both mother and baby reported well. The birth is cited as the reason for postponing travel to Poland.

John Dd, JR Rockefeller Jr Meter Rockefelter Polornda

Clark's Son to Wed Columbia Parliaments Member

In Columbia Missouri on June 12, Miss Melea Martan Tobnett of Columbia will announce her engagement to Bennett Clark son of Champ Clark at a luncheon. Clark, a parliamentarian in the House, is eight years older than his bride who is 23. The couple met while students at the university.

Columbia, Mo Juor Melea Martan ‘Tobnett Columbia Bennett Clark Champ Clark Clark House of Representatives

Bernstorff Leaves Washington for Brief Trip

Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador departed Washington for a short vacation. The exact destination was withheld by the embassy and no further details were released.

Washington B. C Count von Bernstorff Bessedor

Department Clarifies No Reward for Passenger Pigeon Nest

The Department of Agriculture states there is no $10,000 reward for locating a passenger pigeon nest with eye, noting the bird is extinct. Hundreds of letters have been received seeking information, but the department emphasizes no prize exists.

Department of Agriculture Benies Washington, Iv C Department

Son of Prince Ernst of Saxe-Meluingen Killed in War

June 12 London dispatch reports Baron Eenst von Saalfeld son of Prince Ernst of Saxe-Meluingen killed in action. The casualty list includes his name in one of the recent reports.

Berlix London Baron Eenst von Saalfeld

Robbers on S. P. Train

Robbers on the Southern Pacific train between San Francisco and Los Angeles robbed passengers last night near Shaneworth. The criminals relieved travelers of 365 dollars and fled into the night. Potential suspects are at large and investigators pursue leads along the Pacific route.

Taos Angeles Cal Fraefrisco Shaneworth

Mr Wilson Plays Golf in Washington Handicap Riddled Scene

Mr Wilson participates in a golf activity with compressed business ahead. The piece notes President Wisme west srolfine and plans a longer motor ride later, with a long journey implied.

MR. Wilson Golf Wassingtoi Hun Wisme Wert Srolfine Tose Wika

Zapatista Leaving Mexico City Call for Peace Conference

A note to Mr. Wilson reports the Zapatistas preparing to leave Mexico City with General Pablo Gonzales advancing. The proclamation promises constitutional aid, civil rule restoration, universal tax and protection for obedient citizens, urging merchants to resume trade and urging unity to avert famine.

Nera Cruz Mex Mexico City Grizdles Mexico Asta Act Genert Gonzales Pnaning de Federal District

Refugees at Laredo Report Food Shortage and Suppressed Nuns

Seven hundred passengers arrive at Laredo aboard the trile Dram Monterey. They describe a quiet city and say two nuns in habits were not allowed on the street under old reform laws. Many crossed to the American side, confirming food shortages observed by the travelers.

Laredo Tex Evo Laredo Monterey

Mexico Exports Cattle Amid Quarantine Movement

Consular reports from Mexico indicate about 3000 head of cattle are being assembled at Mexican ports for shipment to the United States through Galveston. The movement follows a June 1 quarantine against cattle importation during reports of disease in the United States.

Galveston Tex Mexico Bureau of Animal Husbandry United States

Buford Takes Refugees as Army Transport Sails

Buford sailed from Vera Cruz to Galveston carrying 264 refugees including 148 Americans. Red Cross aid sought for penniless passengers. Reports to Washington note Villa and Carranza claims of victory, with Carranza reports of Villa’s rout refuted and Villa at Libera with captured supplies.

Washington B.C Buford Galveston Vera Cruz Red Cross Washington, D Tittle Rt Villa Carrunay Carranza Libera Garrande Dieputch Vins Victor Leon

Conference Aims Stirring in Urtanza and Milla Debates

Reported exchanges over recognition and a proposed conference between Urtanza and Milla unfold amid chaotic Mexican frontier rumors. Ill weather worsens siege prospects as battles ebb and flow with high casualties and shifting front lines.

Body found on train near Temple Texas

The body of Mes ELM Bledsam was found in a compartment of train No 73 California Special after leaving Temple yesterday afternoon. A plate lay beside with one empty barrel. No witnesses to the tragedy. Mrs. Blesne, traveling with her husband, was en route from Galveston to Slaton. 3 M Twe remnants today at Tusern awaiting assignment.

Showers Possible But Uncertain Weather outlook

The weather bureau notes showers may fall in May but confidence remains low. Major Allen Buel of the weather service indicates shower chances are limited and do not guarantee rain, while national patterns show unsettled conditions with high pressure off the Atlantic coast and another on the Pacific seaboard.

Allen Buel Weather Bureau AL Sante Pacific Seaboard

King Constanthie Gains Strength Amid Bed Rest Report

King Constanthie shows partial recovery in Washington dispatches stating his strength is returning though he cannot yet sit up. In Panama, seven inmates serving life for murder revolt, ten escape after killing a guard and wounding others, remaining at large in jungle. New York health officials launch campaign against alcohol abuse in music venues, with hearings and legal action planned.

Washington, D. C Constanthie Legalion Ris Panama Terr Ufe San Diego Ver- Abq

First Chief Carranza Proclamation Advances Sovereignty Claims

Carranza issues a Vera Cruz proclamation seeking U S recognition and urging factions to join his government. He claims control of most of Mexico and outlines guarantees for foreigners, land reform, education expansion, and a national congress to elect a president. Villa’s reply awaited in Washington.

First Chief Wamengton D. C Carranza Vera Cruz United States Silliman State Department Wilson Villa Washington Carrar Gine Pratt Mico Ater Mexico

Villa proposes a peace conference in Mexico

The note from Villa to President Wilson invites a conference to unite Mexican factions and address agrarian and educational reform. Ensuing communications detail conditions and support from the conventionalist government, with Villa urging a broader dialogue among leaders including Zapata and Garza. The reply frames the invitation as a move toward national unity and US respect.

TL Paso Gunerey Villa Wilson Eanresses Willimglass Cerns Vera Villa Enrique C. Liorenza Ivilie-tanaus Washinton Vila Ita Gahera Vila Venustiang Jarranzh Mexico Imiliany Zapata Gonzales Garza Vibe T Dicaico Garza Aguascalientes Arumcnilantes General Villa Wales Constitu Cientificns Agate United States

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