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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

7

Lusitania Denied Armed Status by High Official

A high official testified that the Lusitania was not armed and carried no concealed weapons. Captain Turner stated the ship could not be swarmed after torpedoing and described rescue difficulties including ship speed, headway, and time. The hearings examined whether every possible precaution was taken in defense and rescue after the torpedo strike.

Finla Ste Cuirsen Aoard Lord Mersey Cout of Inquiry Gir Vrederick Magia Krary Awmy Davis Cantu Inere Funile Marine Vandersatt Gounset Carson Wrederlek Wrederlek’ &. Smith Ceprecented the Honed of Trudge, While the Cumird Une Laisitanta Alfred G. Vanilérntit Mike Bir Buivard Cortha Trade Oise Sein Na Iin Nivitary Warat Grant Avitain Kayward Sibmarine Nere Admiralty Pincedon Bron Turner Edward Operaiot Vanderbilt

Auto Accident Fatal Near WanaHachie

June 15 Currm P Reed 45 died in a local hospital after his automobile overturned Saturday night. Reed was supervisor of an oil field unit at Italy, Texas. He leaves a widow and two children.

P. Reed Berg

Milliner Fined in Dallas for Sweek Hour Law Violation

A Dallas milliner Hermad Conn pleaded guilty to violating a recently enacted four hour work rule. He was fined 50 plus costs totaling Bath Thin Constantine To Very Weak. The report notes multiple confusing lines and weak details.

Dallas Tex Hermad Conn Tosia Bath

Mob captures lynching suspect after excited chase

In Arkansas, June 15, Ley Haley abducted from Lafayette county by a Hempstead county mob after a shootout with Hoy Lester. Haley was taken toward Little Rock for safekeeping, then delivered to Sheriff Ensett. He confessed to killing Lester, saying motive linked to worker threats. The pursuit involved multiple cars. Haley later remained in custody as investigations loom.

Liter Rock Ark Ley Haley Pedro Satonday Hoy Lester Lafay Arts Counts Loovit Little Hoek Maley Ensett Farkenn Lafayette County Heriay Jackson Hopa Nestey Tn Jol Hempstead Sherife Royett Little Rock Washington Haley Shyrttl Boyett Neers Lester Geck Teester Hinno Thal Ley Haoid Reene Sherif Jackson Persversis Eitementies Tiem Sheriff Bovett Dankee

U Said to Aid Europe Debated by Wilson in Washington

President Wilson denied reports that the United States would not influence neutral nations to seek peace in Europe. He said Washington has done everything legit to encourage any movement toward peace or compromise of interests. He noted Colonel House, who studied peace projects in Europe, had been sent for and would be seen soon.

Washington, D. C United States Europa Wilson Washington Europe House D.C Cullere United Bates Caveanza Villar Mexico Venusiiano Catranaa Vile Farcs Cartunes Villa W' Son Acme ClentiGcos Willan Canield State Department Brapel Boardman American Red Cross Piedras Negras Enrique C. Verjente Vilis-Zavata Coalition Vetery Lansing Carranza Vitha Pyiekl Agai

Trawler Areyll Sunk After Torpedo Hit

London June 15. British trawler Areyll torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. Eleven crewmen aboard. four saved and landed at Harwich. The ship went down in under two minutes in heavy seas.

London Harwich

Weather Local Forecast for Tacatey and Victoky

Local forecast for Tacatey and Victoky calls for cooler conditions midweek with a chance of light rain. Highs near 55, lows around 38, winds shifting westerly at 5 to 12 mph.

Tacatey Alge

Weather Observations Across Cities and Temps Reported

Weather readings from iE WEATEY to WASHINGTON list temperatures from 38 to 82 degrees with wind directions mainly from the west southwest and northeast fair to cloudy conditions. Notable lows include 34 in GH kourg and 43 in NEPRERS.

Louis Portineset Kourg Chigagh Weihims Neprers New York Sthoady Anprste Washington Temperatura

Cartanzistas Win Another Big Victory

A chaotic dispatch reports Cartanzistas victory with refugees crossing near Nuevo Laredo and related Mexican crisis developments. It notes deportations, border crossings, and U.S. officials weighing intervention options as Villa and Carranza respond to President Wilson’s peace plan proposals. The piece cites Red Cross aid denial at Piedras Negras and ongoing diplomacy involving Villa, Carranza, and Lansing with emphasis on potential U.S. actions if peace negotiations fail.

Daredo Nueva Lareda To- Jay Teamon Sulitto Puretton Mexis Nueve Murleres United State Mosse City Thy Gonzztex Carmmnen Dhe Carmien Ward Cru Thes Delenates Deca Nefeo City Cotemon Nad Ben- Oral Gonziley Nie Gonza'es Messiyee Carranza Obregon Hag Lagos

Executive Session Reveals Hospital Plans Meeting

Officials gathered in the Frost Building to review the Hubert Th Bran MeiUriel hospital project. County Judge James fe and Commissioners Gitzett Ladin Diesel joined City officials and architects to discuss specifications and cost estimates for hospital construction.

Hubert Th Bran MeiUriel Bok Reuter & Harrington Frost Endires James Fe Tavis Gitzett Ladin Diesel and Dlans Playor Canien G. Tirawn Sud City Lambert Kearny Sttyes Nnd Garland Heary J. Proits Apchite Atlee B. Ayers Reuter & Hare F Pepreeva

Fifteen Million Daily War Cost Questioned in Commons

London statement shows war spending rising to daily totals around 24.8 million dollars and a projected six week rise to 16.1 million pounds daily. Prime Minister Asquith defended the bill as necessary as Britain’s war obligations deepen and extend beyond April.

Karlsruhe Attacked by Air Squadron in Fierce Bombardment

Five enemy airmen bombarded Karlsruhe for forty five minutes in the morning. Several persons killed or wounded. Many buildings damaged. The assault caused destruction without military significance. Karlsruhe sits near the frontier about fifty miles from the Preneh border with a population around 100000.

Karusrumm Baden London Karlsruhe Rilaw

Gerhard I Norwaybound via Scandina Line from New York to Berlin

In Christiansand Norway on June 15 a Scandina vian American Line steamer arrived from New York. Among the passengers was Meyer Gerbard en route to Berlin from Washington. He travels to discuss the American political situation and its impact on Germany.

Christiansand Norway Lunrens Steins New York Meyer Gerbard Berlin Washington Mesa

War Toll Drama Touches Washington and Texas

Distracting reports from Washington and Texas describe wartime tolls and disruptions. A cloudburst near the Chin River valley forces crowds from lands and ranches, while government and state actions struggle to stabilize conditions amid upheaval. Local scenes include weather impacts on travel and commerce.

Rome Dispatches Describe Fighting Without Advance Toward Trieste

European fronts report ongoing combat and Austrian German resistance near the Gulf of Trieste and Trentivia. Officials note heavy Allied pressure with uncertain gains as forces push toward strategic positions in the Alps and coast while political shifts in Greece favor the war party and British coverage aligns with allied aims.

Loxspor Trentivia Enualecie Austria Gorg Jorge Che Aubin Henry Artiileau Mulbargeth Belen Carnie Alps Tsouze Te Imphnikon Raitien Sramnen Tolan Yictariv Lather War Office Saturn Nisanin Dhy OM New Une War Party Groves Greere M. Wentz Grecia Great Hitain Russia France Arres French War Office

Austrian Losses Bravidy Komi Juste 15

The statement reports Austrians inflicting heavy damage along the Tyrol front after days of bombardment. Italian Alpine forces attacked Blontepiano and other targets, with Austrian batteries hitting enemy depots near Corte and causing fortification damage at Malorghetto. Prisoners and booty are noted, and Austrian losses are described as serious. a night raid near Monfalcone and allied exchanges are mentioned.

Komi Victoria Tyrolen Tino Blontepiano Porta Platz Wiese Ammunt- Fion Corte Ute Enemt Oceaast Malorgetto la Carnia Alps Vollu Montenera Playa

Austhlians Advancing on Mira Roverto Front

Austhlians report continued advances with 25 000 troops moving to face Allied positions near the Mira Roverto front. Fighting described near Gorg And Gradison with Italian casualties and wounded numbers stated, as ammunition depots and dynamite facilities are damaged in ongoing clashes.

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Bryan's wartime statement printed in Washington column

A disjointed June statement from Bryan discusses wartime policy and neutrality, with references to proposed actions, public reaction, and a call for pace in wartime measures. The text suggests editorial concern about domestic sentiment and international balance during the conflict.

Mireles Coming to San Antonio

Mireles, private secretary to Pirsh Chief Carranza, left Washington en route to Bas Adunio. He declined to discuss the matter, saying he had mounting tests at the time. In Washington he met prominent constitutionalist leaders and expressed satisfaction with the mission's outcome. Belden family remain in Antero. Mireles travels with Far.

Washington Ghava Miretes Pirsh Carranza Timaslfie Samuel Helden Belden Aly Antero Belden Ferenity Mexico Mireles Fela Srux Ie Alin United States

Wilson Becomes Union Member in Historic Stonework Ceremony

President Wilson joined a local journeymen stonemasons union when he laid the corner stone of the American Red Cross memorial building. Reps presented him a card of honorary membership as presidents McKinley Roosevelt and Taft had received honorary unions in office.

Washington Dunn Wilson Tudiy Journeymen Stonemasons Wilson American Red Cross Memorial Tulding McKinley Roosevelt Taft

Cabinet Meeting in Washington Lasted Four Minutes

The cabinet meeting in Washington on June 15 proceeded in four minutes with routine Daynotes discussed. Secretary Lansing addressed foreign questions while Secretary Wonton relayed updates to the Journal, noting minor shifts in the European situation and crops in the region.

Washington, D. Ty Wleanwad Hia Cacbinet Eurnovn Lansing Serratary Wonton

Jitney Case Up Dallas Ruling Sparks Turmoil

Fragmentary report shows federal judge presiding over a Fort Worth area jitney dispute. Court actions halted as filings and procedures trigger unclear jurisdiction questions. Authorities and involved parties remain unnamed as the case unfolds in Texas courts.

Admiral Jackson Called Cleverest Man in the Navy in England

The article proclaims Admiral Jackson as the cleverest man in the navy in England, detailing his career from navigation specialist to torpedo expert. It notes his leadership roles, wireless telegraphy contributions, and key positions at the Navy and Admiralty, including influence on Dreadnought and Invincible designs and the Naval War College command.

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French Ship Ends Remarkable Voyage

Cal June 15 Out 487 dae trony Wey eUsty plana thy kreneh ship Judie Ketzen jhag polished San Francisco after hit by storms it faced heavy seas and delays before reaching port. The voyage showcased endurance and navigational challenges amid severe weather.

Ban Whanotecu Cal Judie Ketzen San Francisco

Chicago Street Car Strike Enters Second Day With Tense Calm

Amid a citywide transit strike, Mayor Thompson moves to curb strikebreakers with an ordinance after a day of isolated violence. Detained disputes center on arbitration talks and a state mediation panel as workers demand better conditions and job protections.

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