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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

7

Plan to store cotton crop spurs statewide warehousing push

San Antonio bankers and business leaders back a plan to build warehouses across Texas to cut costs for the cotton crop. A committee will organize in 38 counties, with meetings in San Antonio to recruit volunteers for campaigns and liaise with the state warehousing commission. If successful, storage facilities will help farmers sell cotton at fair prices, reducing losses and stabilizing the market.

San Antonio Liu Tesak Ueaders Asseadtadlun Tor Wars- Nauaes Starseo Ody Jlxk Heretts Chearles House Association Second Banking District of Texas Lewes Gunter Hotel Beretta Joseph Hirsch Corpus Christi Texas Sntherm’ Asesociation Hirsch Thair Construction Dallas Fort Worth Waco Houston San ‘Antonio Catield Tha Texas Leon N. Waithall George D. Campbell Gita Meerechelée Mittee FC. Weinert State Wareluse Commission Department T. C. Frost Fred. W. Cink Jake Wolt T. W. Hriederich John B. Carrington JP. C. Frost Frederick Terrell Thomas Mathis Otis Heerscheidt F. Heri Joseph Brule Franz Gres J. Btevens Grahsm Taehten Ganerheimer Dosuptt A. A. Halt MD. Blett W. Felencrich

U S Writer JS Kil led Paris

American writer Henry Beach Needham, a graduate of George Washington University and former Brown student, was killed in a military airplane fall near Paris on June 1. He lived in Scranton, Pa., and built a career from attorney to reporter to editor at McClure’s, contributing to World’s Work and Collier’s. He accompanied Roosevelt to Panama as a foreign envoy and later aided war articles.

Paris Henry Beach Eeahar Beach Needham Grorre Washington University Brown New York City McClures Panama Presistent Roosevelt Investigaia Labor Canal Collier's Zar & Geries

German Embassy Denies Gerhard Story In Telegram

State Department received a denial from the German embassy in Cedarhurst New York denying reports that Dr Anon Beyer Gerhard was involved in obtaining a Save conduct back to Germany. It says the White House had no official knowledge of claims about Dr Meyer Gerhard and other allied embassy interference allegations. Gerhard arrived in Berlin after awaiting from New York on a mission to the German government and met Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop.

Washington State Department Cedarhurst Anon Beyer-Gerhard Germany Alfred Meyer United States Wilson White House Meyer-Gerhard War Department United States Valley United Lates Europe Gerhard Berlin Pern Lendoni Ante Meier- Gerhard New York Count von Bernatoris von Tasow

Mystery in Wreck of Gulf Schooner Dora Arietina

Tampa June 17. Efforts to clear up the mystery surrounding the wreck of the Gulf schooner Dora Arietina off the Mexican coast two months ago brought to light the lifeless bodies of those who were aboard when she capsized. The vessel, heavily laden, was thought to have been blown over in a sudden squall before the crew could escape.

Tampa Fin Parrish Baby Crow Dora Arietina Mexico

Conference on World Peace Seeks Public Backing

Philadelphia reports progress toward a proposed league of peace to curb war. Taft chaired the gathering with committees chosen to draft principles, including a resolutions panel. Four articles were presented for adoption before submission to President Wilson and other world leaders.

Philadelphia League of Peace Allthorg Todas Halic Vapori Han Ballfigeron League Haylor A. Perelyn Mendes New York Resolutiona Proviniuimil Wilson Peel

League of Peace discussed at conference by Taft and others

The conference featured talks by John Bates Clark, Theodora Marburg, and Edward A. Finne as it debated a league of peace to prevent war. Taft outlined the distinction between justifiable and nonjustifiable questions and urged a judicial tribunal for disputes, with a council of conciliation and a framework to codify international law.

Ieee Judicial Tribunal John Bates Clark Columbia University Theodora Marburg Baltimore United States State House George Washington England Watt Tirst Speater Taft ST. Louis League of Peace Supreme Court of the United de Ae Ryt

British Warship Aground Report From Kefala Bay

A June 17 dispatch via London says a Turkish aviator reports a British warship of the Agamemnon type grounded in Kefale Bay on the island of Fibros. The deck is largely submerged with the entrance to the Dardanelles blocked. The British government denies the Agamemnon sinking tale.

Amsterdam London Conman- Happle Kefale Bay Island of Fibros

Weather Snapshots Across Cities With Varied Winds

Reports from Milwaukee Denver and other cities note varied temperatures from near 30s to mid 60s. Winds shift northwest to west with rain in some areas, while a milder day brings higher readings in others.

Lusitania Submarine Theories Drag On At Inquiry

June 12 report from London on the Lusitania inquiry under Baron Mersey. Attorney General Bly Edward Carson urges evidence of a submarine attack near the port side, while witnesses including Seaman O Neill and others describe torpedo washes and near misses. Captains Turner and Anderson face questions on lifeboats and order reversals, with testimony about life belts and boat deployment amid the disaster.

Ecndon Lusitania Lamiatony Baron Mersey Bly Edward Carson Lupitania Sir Edward Mina Haron Mersey See- Qiko O'Neill O' New Navy Wit Neay Aaron Mersey Haargalnon Titanic Dimanter Capiain Turner Jones Anderson Turner Toyar Caplan Andemon

German Attitude on Note 15 Pleasing

Washington reports official news on reception of the lost American note to Germany. Berlin quarters quote Ambassador Gerard with German press comments showing a friendly tone. Officials see the note as a potential basis for an adjustment in the dispute between the two nations.

Washington, D. C Germany Berlin Ammesador Gerard Dupadminnt

New Flying Record Claimed At Hempstead Plains

Attendee at the Hampstead Plains aeroplane bangers reports Charles F. Niles of Rochester set a new American record yesterday by flying upside down and looping the loop in a monoplane with a passenger. The rider was Stephen Magordon of New York and Chicago, weighing 130 pounds.

York Hampstead Plains Long Island Charles F. Niles Rochester Stephen Magordon New York Chitaga

Bridge collapse kills workers at Cayhoga River site

A steel bridge span under construction over the Cayhoga River collapsed, killing one, injuring three fatally, and leaving others less seriously hurt as twenty men were hurled about seventy feet to the ground during the mishap. Alleged mob leaders are reported in prison in Columbia.

Cleveland Onin Cayhoga

Turkish Advance on Gallipoli and Allied Fronters

British and German forces continue intense operations in the Dardanelles and Poland. German offensives push toward Lemberg while Austro German troops renew attacks across Poland Galicia and Bukovina. Russian defenses hold portions of the San and Dniester fronts as Allied actions in France and Italy report limited gains.

London Dardanelles Darsignplles Dubie Mie Britten Treches Convin Britten Hope Lion Campaigh Busians Tumian Poland Gemmana Xea Batley Grilets Galicia Bukowina Potrogred Shavtl Prausnyer Prensnyar Warsats Ossowots Agein Petrograd San Galcia Italy Serbia Russia Tugsians Germany Kiev Moscow von Mackensen Bas Lemberg Dolester Pulan Suchez Lorestre Labyrinth England I Talinos Adige Willey Trent Isonze de Butte Wileste The Star

I CARRANZA TROOPS STILL HOLD MONTEREY

Laredo June 1. Cor rane authorities report telegraph service between the border and Monterey remains active and that Mexican forces hold Monterey with no signs of surrender. The report adds no credible proof of Villin forces retreating from Monterey.

Icarranza Monterey Laredo Vex Mieve Laredo Ube Monlerey

Kenna Presents Another Loan Bill In House

In the House today Premier Kenna introduced another loan bill. Chancellor Feghinid Mckeany announced details suggesting the sum may reach 1,760,000 dollars.

Kenna

Three Turkish Transports Sunk in Naval Action

A telegram from Abnonn reports that three Turkish transports were sunk in a naval action near Nagara after a British line torpedoed them. The Breater out of the nope it crew sa sud to have been drowned.

London Tog Star Lelggram Abnonn Mudros Hrittsi Ami Nagara Sa Sud

Belgians Revolt Report Of 700 Killed In Malines

A Amsterdam dispatch via a Ghent traveler reports last Tuesday’s uprising in Malines with German troops entering the crowd. He claims about 700 Belgians died and says Austrian correspondent notes no confirmation yet. Since the incident, Malines is said to be subdued by rectified wire fences.

London Amsterdam Ghent Malinex Say Lince

Greece Votes For Allied War Entry In Greek Election

German press reacts with surprise as election results show broad support for Greece joining the Allies. Reports indicate Premier Gouarts had led earlier, but now the Grecian general elections favor participation with Allied forces. The mood ranges from cautious optimism to strategic forecast across leading papers.

Berlin Vie London Vesti Zoles Greece Nowspapurs Preimier Gouarts Zante Gresa Kreuz Zeitving Athens Kreuz Veltune

Child Victim of Crime Reported in Cincinnati

The body of Elizabeth Neltn, about 11, was found in her yard after she disappeared yesterday. A man who gave her candy earlier that morning is suspected. investigators say the child’s throat was cut and she was killed. Local police are pursuing leads in the case.

Cincinnati Ublo Inne Elizabeth Neltn Mra Nulie Penang

Albayan Supreme Court Upholds Matai Liner Law

The Albayan Supreme Court today upheld constitutive provisions of the Matai liner law. It clarifies permissible quantities and sets limits on cash value within specified periods. The ruling defines the scope of penalties and applies to individuals under the act, guiding enforcement and compliance.

Matai Montgomiene Atay Finn Albayan Supreme Court Nossusshon Individuads

Carranza Seen as Best Mexican Leader by United States View

John Lind, former president's special agent in Mexico, argues Carranza is the only Mexican leader likely to resolve Mexico's crisis within three months. He cites Carranza’s legitimacy, experience, and potential to unite factions, and notes U.S. support may align with humanitarian and self interest concerns. The New York Evening Post also backs Carranza as the central figure.

John Lind Mexico Lind Carranza Carranna United States Mexico City New York Evening Post Wilson White House Arranza Obregon Gonzales Villa Huerte Huerta Mafbéro

Marines Sail For Mexico Under Pacific War Orders

Navy and State Department officials announce Admiral Howard is ordered to Guaymas Mexico with a force to evacuate or protect Americans amid Indian threats. Indians declare war on Germany, Mexico, and the United States as refugees consider departure from the Yacui valley.

Washington D.C Howard Pacific News Guaymas Mexico Navy Department Navy State Department Germany United States Yacui Valley Vonesming Ile Packie San Diego Tovlay Messeg Uockauzed Maytovenn Sonora

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