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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

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Bread substitutes invented amid wartime fear in Germany

Berlin reports scientists Friedhinder Haeridt and Haberlandt create substitutes from arrow wood pulp and grottred wood pulp to replace bread. Trials claim high nutrition and potential to ease shortages though public worry grows. Military officials caution guard against misinformation and bread ration fears amid harvest outlook.

Berlin Friedhinder Haeridt Haber Fundt Munsterdew Wey Germny Germany Kaetnisene Zettung Sibrand

Murderer slashes cell inmate with penknife

In Bryon Vii Arkansas Captain Frans, who yesterday pleaded guilty in a murder case from fifteen years earlier, slashed his neck in his cell last night. Doctors say there is little hope for recovery.

Bryon Vii Ark Frans Eailsy Fred Crocker

Marines to Yaqui Valley from San Diego

Disjointed report notes Marines heading from San Diego toward the Yaqui Valley. The fragmentary text mentions Red Cross officials and Gener Hernandez, with limited details on troop movements and captured materials amid actions around Medis Negras and Villa curi Intider.

Imarines Yaqui Valley San Diego Iirar Juedeas Saltillo Eo Rentinny Jeter Varrane Torenn Medis Negras Duday Red Cross Gener Hernandez Villa Curi

WENSAR LEZ THE LAREDO GENERAL TIDEFOOSE VANQUEX HEROIC RETREAT

The telegragh reports General Vasquer and forces repelled Huerta Zapata attackers near Laredo. Garrunza commander Nuevo Leroite and other officers were said to be wounded or prisoners. Rail lines and torrena routes reportedly used in a counterattack as tension rises in the region.

Dean Carranza Marhina Torrena Vasquer Woundy Ree Huerta Dragea Zapata

Sinking of the Lestiania Probed After June Port Inquiry

Baron Mer af Lae Emuil discusses the sinking of the Lestiania, the investigation focusing on the vessel speed at attack and lack of British escorts. Testimony cites a single lifeboat and crew members abandoning ship, with questions about officers, boats, and voyage losses.

Tune Baron Meraf Lestiania Je ¢ Delissame Ander Ean

Peace League Banquet Draws National Figures in Philadelphia

Philadelphia hosts a banquet to discuss forming a world peace pact binding nations to amity. Speakers include Tat Harmilian Hall and George Grey of Delaware, with Oscar Straus and Lowell among other dignitaries attending as sessions continue in Independence Hall.

Philadelphia Starrow Independence Hall Banavet Tat Harmilian Hall The Independent United States George Grey Dela Ware Hague Court Oscar S. St New York Constantine Washington Uy Twin Constanting Grenen

End of Great Gricago Gar Strike Brings Resumption of Service

Chicago officials announce settlement of the 1900s era street strike with Mayor Thompson selected as the third arbiter on a new arbitration board. Leaders and workers express cautious relief as transportation systems begin to resume service amid last minute negotiations and crowd mobilizations.

Thompson Chicago Pease Lummis Gichiel Aml Ponte Anin Cara Eleetele Transportation Tee Attelais H. TW. Mahon Cui Me Mullen Mersiatent Tur Ponce Mayer ‘Homps Josie Nlon Treethin Iine Majur'a Berenlenps Phameron Ingle Msi Ursk Cinek Hewtield Leonard Mies Mentianea Suailens Board of Arbitrahon Themilan Anon Hente Feolime Geen Mayer Doory Widozer Wikies Board of Arbitration Union Train Ion Dennenstra

Simple Method Said to Cure Catarrh

An advertisement claims a simple method to cure catarrh by addressing stomach and body health. It promotes a special book from The GelI Special Co. mailing to readers and lists the address at 120 Swift Ride Ante Ga.

Unclear OCR Down Town Strike Ends With Peace

A downtown labor dispute ended this afternoon after a brief confrontation injuring one striker. No arrests were reported as parties reached a formal peace accord and outlined future arbitration on disputed terms and safety measures.

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Chicago Strike Recruits Protest Special Train Delays

Hundreds of men and boys hired to fill in for striking streetcar workers in Chicago were disappointed when the special train to the city did not depart. Demonstrations at the recruiting hotel led to police being summoned to clear the building and ensure order tonight.

Muston Tune Buya Chicago Polles

Unclear identities in mixed world of ship reports and names

A fragmented report questions if Gerhard was the assumed name of Dr Meyer and cites conflicting details about arrivals, ship Pergula and captain statements. The Scandinavian American line, ambassador emissaries, and pictures of licenses are referenced with sparse, disputable notes.

Gerhard DR. Meyer Luther Elemisary Selma Lawla Aifrea Cleyer Palermo Mne Berlin New York United States Meyer Gergerd

Building Permits Reported for Levy and Schrosher Additions

Tom G Levy filed a permit for an addition at 71200 Yan Whea Street with an estimated cost of 650 dollars. Schrosher sought a permit for a four feet widening project on the same block with a value noted as 71200.

Tom G. Levy Sddition

Automobile Licenses and Names From Street Notices

Fragmented OCR lists names and addresses for vehicle licenses including Hale Kivh and Hickard Wahlee along with street references such as Gale street and Feaseh street. Reading suggests a compilation of license holders and locations with several unclear spellings.

Bryan Urges Peace Conference After War

The statement argues that postwar peace demands a universal conference to reshape international law. Bryan maintains neutral nations face economic and political strains, urging restraint and shared burden while avoiding further entanglement. He emphasizes the need for calm leadership and a modeled neutral stance.

Farmer Found Shot in Fyodville Neighborhood Mystery

A farmer named Dr. Anderson, 87, was found shot behind a store in Fyodville after a misposted message arrived. Police suggest suicide while leaving a widow and several children. The incident occurred around dusk, prompting a swift inquiry.

Weatherford Oxy DR. Anderson Fyodville Ehtinren

Obituary notices from Crockett and San Antonio region

Obituaries list several local deaths including Wathen Reward Bell of Crockett at 73 on Tuesday with services at 1 a m and burial at Lignowity cemetery. Also Wil Ned Ty Crockett 62 funeral at Sheley-Lorioy chapel with burial at Burlin Park. Other notices include Father Hespicio Grionve from Queretaro, Cheries Trilibande Te, Arise L Torres and James Bishop Pryar, with service details at San Fernando and San Antonio area churches and interments in local cemeteries.

Bulia- Juncrud Wathen Bell Wis Daeksaon Lignowity San Antonio Huissours, Kelleie & Texas Railroad 1. K. Bell Ordoney Trev Hespicio Grionve Queretara Moxton Klabunde Cheries L. Torres Voyeora Louisiana Lata Tealdand North Laredo Street San Fernando Church San Fernando Cemetery

Fifteen Killed in England by Zeppelins Report

In a general statement the German air raids caused fifteen deaths in England and damaged private property. The ambassador noted that the bombing had no effect on military or defensive works beyond civilian targets. Soon after, American Ambassador Whitlock protested to the State Department against German air attacks on Belgian towns.

Witaeh England Eurane Brand Whitlock Amaricaalnigtor Selim Wentn Flsce State Department Ngainst Tn Gelglan

Four Aviators Lost in French Attack at Karletishe

Geneva reports from travelers arriving today that in yesterday's special attack on Karletishe two French aviators were killed and two merchants captured. Bombardment caused panic. two barges struck the palace, destroying a wing and damaging another. The factory, railway station, tracks, and switches were damaged.

Geneva Pavia Karletishe

Acid Phosphate Ad Sparks Health Ad Parody

A garbled health advertisement fragment mentions a remedy for headaches and nervous issues. It reads like an old ad copy for a tonic or acid phosphate product, noting relief and vitality claims amid unclear wording and placeholders.

French wear helmets in war service

Paris reports French troops will don light steel helmets to protect the head from shell fragments and bullets. The design features a gray-blue shell with a helmet lining and protective lining behind the vent.

Paris

Fragmented Message on European City Rail Plans

A garbled report notes a claimed call in London for a count Zeppelin. It mentions Jose IRA and Amsterdam and references Centin elin and Stuttgart with unclear roles and a warning that a statement is not credible.

London Jose Ira Aispaten Ifo Amsterdam Stuttgart

Italian Gain Positions On Way To Trent

Allied forces press on in the Trent region with Italian troops advancing though German defenses on the Isonzo front. British and French actions on the Western Front see continued artillery activity and trench captures as the Allies push to widen gains.

Trent Western Front Gellela Port Ty Officia Petrograd Musetska Nemenitia Sery Giages Titus Ows London Paris Qirelesy Sgerlin Cepari Arres Gremany Ar Yard Iarlsruh Parla In Basen Mranuh War Ta Bnsvee Maos Noroy- au-Oureq la Fert Silon

War Updates from Front Lines Across Galacia and Turkey

Troops report continued fighting with gains and heavy losses on the Jubarowka and Wysznla rivers while German advances stall in Galicia. In Turkey, artillery targets Dardanelles positions and enemy camps are bombed as crews report aerial strikes and machine guns destroyed.

Cvla London Sharif Disuriel Nyserine Sad “Baki Preasnese Galicia Germaane Tev Jarosinu San Jubarowka Wysznla Ban Dalustor Tismenitza Stry Coath Jidaechel Rogoudzna Constantinople Turkish War Office

Austrians fortify Teonze front amid renewed Italian clashes

June reports from Rome indicate Austrian entrenchments along the Teonze river with masonry and concrete lines guarded by mines and batteries. Front actions show repulsed attacks on the Carnia Alps and Tyrol Trentino fronts with intense artillery and limited infantry assaults near Vellore and Monte Groce.

Rome Paris Teonze Cadorne Thater Tossa Caria Tyrol-Trentino-Cadore Jana Vellore Piave Carnier Alps Garnia Val Sesis Mott Arostanis Monte Groce Monta Nero Seleme-Mari Kealier Teonza Une

State inspectors to oversee county and municipal buildings plan

A new law from the regular session of the Thirty fourth Legislature starts June 20 requiring a State Inspector of Masonry to inspect county and municipal buildings. Each inspection costs 25600 dollars or more, with the contract price paid to the state treasury to defray inspection expenses. The act expands inspector power and mandates state plans and specifications for such structures.

Austin Ter Juns Everrelty

Ambassadorship Report On Nebraskas Torpedo Claim

Washington June 16 officials released an e complete naval review of the Nebraskas torpedo threat. The report notes fragments of metal found on the ship and asserts the vessel was sunk by a torpedo. State Department officials caution that portions sent by mail may be delayed and context may shift.

Washington, D. C Landon Iss Mericen Steamship Nebraskas State Department Mali

Astor Opens $100,000 London Subscript List

The Marquis of Lansdowne says William Walfort actor has started the subscription drive with a check for $100,900 for Ted Cross funds in London today.

London Jane Todny Pn Ted Cros Funds Marquis of Lanslowns William Walfort Agetor

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