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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

8

Refugee evacuation and Mexican crisis tied to Yaqui Valley force

U S Marines prepare to assist refugees in Yaqui Valleys as 400 marines gear up under Major Myalvy Calull for possible actions from ships off Guaymas. Galveston reports 100 refugees, including 284 Americans, aboard the Bayard after landings from Vera Cruz and Tampico with officials noting dire conditions across Mexico.

Boaku TS Colorado Lego Cal Thomas Hussuerd Feegshl San Diego Yaqui Valles Seno Mex Myalvy Cully Artille Chweland Orleans Guaymes Galveston Tex Americana United States Bayard Vera Cruz Tamples Toxpania Mexico Mexico City Republic Mra N. Bennett Freeport Panuep Clyer Tuxpam Lane Windermere Tom Mallard Voy Herating

Villa and Carranza reports agitate Monterey raid

Reports from Laredo say Villa forces advanced toward Monterey with 400 Valor Troops wounded or captured at San Silao and large supply stocks. garrison evacuating to Lampazo while Bautista forces claim control of the town. Consul Jensen confirms credible but conflicting details from Carranza drops.

Laredo Tex Villa Seasea Villa Crocus Galtista Tedey Atonterey Gareinze Monterey

Frank Hearing 10 Be Ended Soon In Atlanta

The Frank hearing on commutation of his death sentence was expected to conclude today in Atlanta. Attorneys argued over evidence and the murder notes tied to the crime as Governor Slaton pressed for weighty testimony before a verdict.

Atlanta Sliton Leo M. Trank Willig McDoward Prath Filal Ms. Howerd Henan Kir Troward Slaten Dorsey Frank Conlay Dunles Mudd Gran Jury Senéero Howard Conley Fran Wee de Mary Whagan Eyo

German Official Left With Special Envoy on Neutral Ship

German official Gedert Atguined Nan of Dr Meyer is reported. A second version says the German official departed with a special envoy aboard a neutral ship.

Gerhard Nan DR. Meyer

Diplomatic identity intrigue shakes U S Germany ties

A report claims Dr Alfred Meyer Gerhard, posing as Meyer Gerhard, acted as a German agent buying war materials in the United States. The State Department investigates double identity amid possible credentials from Count Bernstorff and allied diplomat questions. American Red Cross notes identity while Danish contact Constantia Brun is linked to the passage.

Washington Apt Meyer Gerhari United States Wade Germany Veu Berestorff Alfred Meyer Germnda Mate Department Meyer Gerhard Chilethula MG Klute Slaparthat Fleiths Ceell Gerhard Chan Tek Crese Gtate Count Berkstorft Ald Beenerry Ghyven Gerritumbyender Meyer Gerend Meyer State Department Litte United States Army Cologne Hermat Wormer Bryan Metz Red Cross Enthasay Denmark Constantia Brun

Thirty Cases Remain for Supreme Court Term

Washington June 16 Only thirty cases remain to be decided by the Supreme Court at the present term and would all be disposed of next Monday the final declaration day of the court year. A new record to the disposition of work will have been accomplished. Cases pending include the grandfather clause cases the International Harvester Company dissolution suit the Delta ware Lackawanna Western coal Viva suit the Oregon minivan and Webb Henyon Quer cast.

Washington Supreme Court International Harvester Company Deltas Ware Lackawanna & Western Coal Oregon

German marshal predicts fall of Lemberg by July first

London June 16. General Mackensen telegraphs from headquarters that he expects to seize Lemberg by or before July 1 as reported by the Exchange Telegraph from its Amsterdam correspondent.

London You Mackensen Sen Oret Lemberg Exchence

Weather Update With Unclear Forecast text

Forecast fragment mentions cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday. Includes garbled language about temperatures and a nonsensical weather outlook. No clear place or event data available from the readable text.

Postoceipts Home Weather Reports from Major Cities

Weather bulletin summarizes temperatures and conditions across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Denver Kansas City Rum Forks and Washington. It notes variations with wind directions rain chances and lower highs in most areas.

Epservanione ST Louis Chicago Loweal Mulwackee Denver Kansas City Qealthy West Teianrarare Houte Bay

German arms plot looms as Bernatorff cited in Cedarhurst visit

The report details alleged efforts involving Mrs Selma Lewis to arrange the sale of 450 900 old style Krag Jorgensen rifles from the U S government. Meyer Gerhardt is discussed and Count Bernstorff is named with German embassy figures including Captain von Papen. Officials refused comment on Meyer Gerhardt’s visit.

New York Bryan Lewis Vns Alvey Beyer de A. Meyer Layit Dr. Meyer Uryan Count Bernsorff Frnda von Papen

Arrest Sellers of Sewer Farm Truck

An investigation by Commissioner Lambert into sale of vegetables irrigated with sewage water from the sewer ditches south of the city led to the arrest of two Mexican gardeners. They were released on bond. detectives tracked harvests and planned to seize vegetables offered for sale. Police say city ordinance prohibits raw vegetables irrigated with sewer water.

Lambert Proudfent Qwitvest Antonio Saver Lambem Wax Stowe Wax

Japan protests 10 China over attitude

Japanese agency reports Tokyo has sent a note to Beijing over anti Japanese sentiment in China. The dispatch notes uneasy reaction in Tokyo as anti Japanese agitation grows in southern and central China with British and Russian volunteers involved in protecting interests.

Japan China Neira Stratey The Republic Waycotls Hankow Tokio

Naval Academy officers report resentment over exam inquiry

Testimony before a court of inquiry at Annapolis reveals officers express anger at the probe into irregularities in naval academy examination papers. Midshipmen Hugo Schmid and N. P. Harle say the last modern languages exam looked different, while others question source and awareness of exam content.

Annapolis Naval Academy Manly W. F. Pullen J. T. Tompkins Manley Hugo Schmid N. P. Harle Earle

Temperatures Edge Up As Weather Shifts Across Regions

Readable fragments describe rising temperatures after a spell of heat with scattered showers. The thermometer climbs from early morning lows to a high around 8 degrees by early afternoon, with a cooler day following the previous high and a drifting pattern of unsettled conditions across the W

Hetwerk Walia Nioporied Lie Raskotenewan Valley

Lusitania Inquiry Hearings Feature Witness on Gun Claim

In New York on June 16 Captain Willey Omer testified in the Lusitania inquiry amid claims a witness said the gun statement was untrue. The proceedings examined whether Stahl and others influenced the account, with references to the ship's torpedoing and crew remarks. The inquiry also questioned why Lusitania sailed at certain speeds and the vessel’s wireless communications during the voyage.

New York Willey Omer Enlot Ukr Thepaurkment Godius Alsaypearinen Metin Viardenbere Gustav Stahl Washington Offley Durdenberg Mit Adolph Mittelwoheer Osi Teneney Jertar Art Malonia “Neuer Frilly Fox Hooth Hye Taener Admiralty Tonald MacMaster Watvhoy Lusitania Roval Baron Mersey Court of Inquiry Hooth Aaron Mercey Booth Quing Une Lusitania Alfred Booth Cunard Atoamship Company Edward Carson Edward Carson, Asked Mr. Booth Why the iLusitania Tne Lunttania Cunard Company Uierafare Papininarne Danger Cove Liverpool Turnerston Longrange

Wine and Water to Christen Warship at New York Yard

Reported plans in New York envision to christen a warship with wine and water. The ceremony involves officials including Governor Hane and others, amid discussions of maritime honors and a notable ceremony at the New York yard.

Demarest Tragedy Shocks Chicago Wife Stabbed

A Demarest husband fatally attacked his wife then wounded himself in a tense incident in Chicago. The wife was stabbed multiple times in the breast and rushed to hospital. doctors say her prognosis remains guarded while the husband’s condition is serious. Authorities reported the couple had a nervous breakdown preceding the event.

Calvin Dem Sumitout Demarant Sid Demarest Luctnin- Hans Tr Wan Tr Wan Discoveres 7 That Mrs. Demarest Usu Hat

Debate over tuberculosis cure at medical association convention

At a San Francisco medical meeting delegates debated Dr. C L Henderson of Astoria Oregon claiming a tuberculosis cure with a 9 percent permanent cure rate. Dr B Slewimin of Cincinnati countered with 5 percent mortality and dismissed Henderson's remedy. The proposed treatment reportedly combines salicylic acid and guaiacol.

San Francisco 3. L. Henderson Astoria Ore B. Slewimin Ciovinnat Henderson Beneft Ravedlot Usk

Butte miners withdraw from Western Federation of Miners

Butte Union withdraws from the Western Federation of Miners after twenty years of affiliation claiming it contributed one million dollars without receiving benefits and criticizing strike fund handling. The move prompts formal action and reviews of regularities within the federation.

Butve Mont Ihs Federation Dente

Goethals Plans Retirement Amid Congressional Scrutiny

Fragmentary notes indicate General Goethals may retire from public life as Congress discusses his career. The garbled text names Washington and references inquiries into his conduct, suggesting reduced public activity and potential stepping back from duties.

Nineteen Killed in Karlsruhe Bombing and Allied Attacks

A chaotic wartime report details a Zeppelin raid on England's northeast coast with fifteen dead and fifteen wounded, plus a separate Karlsruhe air raid that killed nineteen and damaged property. The piece highlights ongoing aerial offensives by Allied and Central powers, noting raids on Calais Ghent Veria and Italian frontier towns as part of a broader exchange of air attacks.

Loddon England Reginald Warneford Belgium Ghent Vernice Fiwo Vere

Nineteen Die In Air Raid On Karlsruhe City

Nineteen persons were killed and many wounded when a fleet of French aeroplanes attacked Karlsruhe in the early hours. The French statement claimed twenty three planes dropped projectiles causing fires and panic at the railway station as residents remained calm.

Karlsruhe Radon London Moraig Ian Open

War-Tone Condemns Attack as Senseless Show of Violence

The German press and officials denounce an attack as cruel and pointless while urging retaliation. Figures including Pauls Decker and Count von Reventlow weigh in on the response and potential expansion of measures across military and civil sectors.

Jon J Karlsruhe Pauls Decker Tages Zeitung Germany Trytr Becker Lenton Count Trwest von Reventlow Niuenine Uneselicke Eugene Zlomercise T He Tokul Aaariger Estarie Towarn Unterstiandam Tewariel Germag Secapitan

German press debates England’s starvation plan and submarine campaign

An English discussion notes that the Lokal Anzeiger backs or rejects England’s starvation policy and its impact on Germany. It argues that approval of starvation by the Lokal Anzeiger would imply disapproval of Germany’s submarine warfare and reflects broader press tensions between nations.

Warks Lokal Anzeiger England Germany

Tandon Not Fortified and London's Air Threats Discussed

Washington reports Sir Cecil Lpring Rice presented a Danish viewpoint on London defenses and the potential impact of German air bombardment. He warned that sizable British artillery would be unable to shield residential districts if heavy Zeppein raids continued, noting risks to civilians and diplomatic legations.

Washington, D Londdon Ltn United States Cecil Lpring Rice Germany State Department Lansing London Cecil Pre Sully Zeppe Garth Elty

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