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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1915

Page

7

Struggle Over German Spy Case Reaches Hotel Scene

In a Grenoble Hotel incident tied to passport fraud and alleged German espionage, Mrs. Annette Siegler and partner Mateket faced charges while others were held for trial. Key witnesses described a tense sequence with suitcases guarded and a woman claiming entrapment after a midnight police call.

Annette Siegler Anns. Hoffman Hell Mateiketht Pharis Gritish Richard Siegler Wertsn Inc Air Q Ca Psn Swith

Congress Set to Adjourn Thursday After Busy Sessions

Washington March 1 Congress closes its sixty third session with final work in both houses. The House debates conference reports on appropriation bills while senators consider river and harbor and trade measures. Key actions include ship purchase, McCumber credits, and farm loans bills amid administration pushes and Republican opposition.

Washington, D.C Congress Senate W|son nowUnera Tousa McCumber Velnon Wilkan Ln Clost Tourh Yhureday

Wheat market hard hit by war impact

Chicago March 1 report shows wheat futures tumbling on war news. Front month May fell to 1.638 1/2 dollars, July to 1.21 1/4, with late session weakness and slight recoveries after heavy early selling. Nearby prices swung to around 1.46 as trade closed.

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Traffic men meet Chicago to set freight rates

March 2 report from Chicago says vice presidents and traffic managers of major railroads convened to align freight charges with an Interstate Commerce Commission order. The plan lowers rates to coast terminals while raising rates to inland intermediate points.

Chicago Interstate Commerce’ Commission

Weather Summary for Mandaz Vicinity Today

Local forecast notes a warmer Tuesday with crowding in the Mandaz area. Antonie expected to be present as conditions rise gently.

Lora Forscast Antonie Waa Mandazhigot

Weather for Tourists and City Observations

Observations from 2 A M report scattered city temperatures for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Kansas City with notes on wind, cloud cover, and possible snow. Record includes temperatures ranging from 20 to 98 with varying wind directions and conditions across multiple cities.

ST. Louis Milwaukee ST. Paul Jeloudy Demish Kansas BMW Elaney Tash

Roumania Weighs Entry Into War With Allies

Ten reserve classes are called and senior students from military colleges drafted as Romania positions for possible entry into the war with the Allied powers. Reports from Paris claim discussions of joining the conflict and potential assurances to Britain. A London note mentions an agreement and funding tied to the move.

Paris Merch Roumania Hucharent J. J. C. Hratlane Interior Toneseu Thorma Alan Toads London Bucharest Qna

New Raqafay Agreement Between Two Railways Reported

A dispatch from Sofia states a new agreement between the Romanian and Bulgarian railway administrations allows freight trains to pass between the two nations without transferring shipments. The pact covers cross border freight movement and aims to simplify transit.

Mareni Soya Sofiae

Food Aid From United States Reaches Belgian Relief

Rotterdam reports the arrival of the Great City with about 400 tons of goods and the Southpoint delivering 7900 tons of contributions from Northwestern millers as relief shipments arrive safely easing the food shortage during March Dow Ly.

Rotterdam Lerdou United States Tomey Great City Union Southpoint American Relief Commission Mareh Dow Ly

Piano Silence At Grove Christian Church Sparks Contention

Local report recounts a dispute at Grove Christian Church in Auromo Indiana where James McKillip procured a shotgun and took possession of church property two weeks before a 1920 meeting. He arranged for a piano to be installed but stipulated that no musical instruments be used, leading to the piano being silent yesterday. The case involves inheritance or occupancy issues spanning twenty years.

Auromo Ind Marc Wees

Review Denied Washington May 4

Review denial noted in Washington on May 4 concerning a second application by parties including McMahon and Isiah Jellies related to alleged mail fraud connected with a Mexican land development venture. Supreme Court ruling cited terms of the rail matter and timing as key factors.

Washington, DC Coarties

Big Directors Plead Not Guilty in Rail Road Case

Tentative not guilty pleas were entered in federal court for twenty one directors and former directors of the New York New Haven and Stratford railroad company amid criminal conspiracy charges under the anti trust law. Nine defendants including Levis Cass Ledyard and Robert W Taft pleaded this morning and others followed this afternoon as hearings set for March 22 to demur or seek preliminary actions.

New York New Haven Startford Railroad Company Plras Levis Cass Ledyard Robert W. Taft Edward D Rephins Charles M. Pratt Thomas Dewis Coyle Theodore' XN Wall Francis T. Maxewell Edward Mil Ran George F. Baker Femainleg Swalve Defendanin Alens

Prohibition Law in Kansas Held Invalid by Court

Kansas Supreme Court rules removal of Kirmeyer to dodge liquor laws and shipment of beer from Missouri into Kansas violated interstate commerce rules. Justices discuss Webb Kenyon and Wilson acts, noting transportation not complete until delivery to consignee. Opinions decline to definitively apply Webb Kenyon to the case.

Washington Kiremeyer Kanne Hat Ifier Dulox Dias Kirmoyer Missouri Kansu Kansas Supreme Court Suprine Court Kivenever Wateakie Buprene Kirmeyer Webb-Kenyon Webb- Kenyon McReynolds Supreme Court Congress United States

May Exhume Bodies in German Odd Fellows Case

A March 1 proceeding in New York between Coroner Jones Dunn of White Plains and Bronx District Attorney General Martin debated exhuming the body of one of eight inmates from the German Odd Fellows home at Unionport Bronx County. Frederick Mars, the deceased, died from poisoning. Two inmates died earlier, and Mars is reportedly entombed there. Mazes remains in White Plains jail with witnesses. prisoners seek a hearing as the coroner plans to finish the inquest this week.

Raw York Jones PF Dunn White Plains Martin Bronx County Odd Fellows” Homie Frederick Mars Unionport Mazes Lola Dunn Wit Eee

Mississippi Supreme Court upholds liquor ban in social clubs

The Mississippi Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of a May 193x law prohibiting keeping intoxicants in social clubs. The court rejected arguments against the measure, noting whiskey as a social issue and stressing prohibition in club settings.

Jackson, Wiss Mareh Mississippi Supreme Court

Admiral Not Anxious Over War Briefs From New York

Secretary reports Admiral pleased with progress as war plans advance. President Wilkie signs an executive order authorizing roughly 164 million dollars for naval expansion and new wartime program in Washington, with navy focus.

Allied Flags Flying on Turkish Forts in Dardanelles Drive

Allied fleets press Constantinople defenses as Turkish archives move to Brusa. UK Premier Asquith says government remains hopeful. British and French ships bombard forts near the Dardanelles while fighting shifts across the Champagne, Argonne, and Vosges fronts.

Tony Great Britain France Chanak Mediterranean Constantinople Near East Selecind Brouna Turkey Adrisnople Bronnan Ar- Pathlann Pobsnit von Stindenburg Trasers Bolir Narew Sicholan Vienna Bukowine Petrograd

Gas shells deployed as war rages in Western Front

Berlin reports claim French forces began using a special gas shell to spread poisonous fumes. The communiqué notes French attacks in Champagne and Argonne areas were repulsed with heavy enemy losses while Russian forces reportedly captured mine throwers. The lines detail fortifications southwest of Bader Villers and a French push near Mérvice and the northeastern Argonne.

DEMLN Mareni London Berlin Wall Mérvice Tile Bng- Usk Champagne Argonne Vaugquois Badervillers

French Cruiser Dacia Returned to Brest Port After Capture

The Allerean steamer Dacia, captured last week as a French cruiser, was brought into Brest port. Owner Notley Natlfird stated the vessel, towed from the roadstead, has been designated for official qualification by the French government. A spokesperson asserted that if necessary, reparation would be sought and that the Dacia is America’s vessel as much as any other, with the cargo shipper's rights and flag respected.

ARRET Maren Dacia Nasteen Brest Notley Natlfird Tork Mate Selaire Trench Uwamiburge Beeatung Davto England Englist Vensel Rene Geemgn

Not a Cent Expended to Aid Ship Bill

Washington March 1 P A C S Franklin head of International Mercantile Marine testified before the Senate inquiry committee that his company spent no money on propaganda for the ship bill. He said he received letters from Senators Bankhead Burton and Lodge asking for information. He described discussions with McAdoo and Secretary Garrison about government aid and bond guarantees for a private shipping fleet, with plans to retire bonds in two years and to allow government seizure of ships in war. The committee planned another session tomorrow.

Washington, D.C ACS Franklin International Mercantil Marine Senate Suipli Investigat Bankhead Burton Badgee Case Washington United States McAdoo Garrieon Garrison Wale Notting Congress Tomarran

President's coast trip unlikely this spring

President Wilson indicated the European crisis demanded his attention and he doubted he could leave Washington this spring. A committee of invited leaders from the Southern Conference and industry at Chattanooga was told by his railers that the visit remained uncertain.

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ALM Victory Russians Pathogeas Mare iVia London

Fragmentary wartime dispatch claims Soviet and Allied forces achieved a victory over German defenses. Suppressed details describe military actions at the Prasnysaz front with references to German aggression and Allied personnel.

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Allies Plans to Block Hostile Trade Seen in Asquith Speech

London reports Premier Asquith announced to Parliament a near complete blockade of hostile nations by Great Britain and Allies. Measures aim to prevent goods from entering or leaving those ports while sparing neutral vessels. Confiscation of ships or cargoes will occur only under war-conditions rules. Separate votes authorize war expenditures totaling over 1.2 billion dollars for the year starting April 1. Germany accused of violating wartime treaties and of blockade tactics. England insists it is not blockaded and seeks peace only when conditions justify.

London Marcel Great Britain Tolay Premier Asquith House of Commons Griomany Germany Sal Premire Asquith Asquia Guzhumany Juraey Vilege England

Adrift Steamship Report From Atlantic Mystery

A wireless report from March describes a steamship adrift in the Atlantic near 43.00 longitude without a verifiable name. The vessel, named Evitonia or Tritanian in fragments, reportedly lost a propeller blade but all aboard were safe, the Milwaukee line relaying details to the New York steamer.

AW York Tyreak Atlantis Aimeticai New York Svernoal Milwaukee Liverpool Newaukee

Oldest Alabama Man Dies at 108 in Bresemer

Asa Goodwin aged 108 died in Bresemer Alabama yesterday marking him as the state’s oldest man. Born in Georgia in 1817 he reportedly left behind 74 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren. A former wild turkey hunter his life reflected rugged Southern frontier roots.

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German Reply to Amer Campaign Notes Handed to Gerard

Mareh 1 Vin ban gon. Ce anys Tebly to the Amer ea note concerning the slave trade was handed today to Antiagsador Gerard. The Carerast of some days ago. Eleven hundred indictments found against AOU Mey. More than 200 cases heard. Investigations into attacks and votes continue at Thurville Kentucky.

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Formal Notified Washington 2 Trance and 91 Tie on the Time States

A damaged transcript notes a formal notification involving Washington and a 91 tie. Communists plan reprisal moves amid German tensions as ships are budgeted and delivered to Speesary Bryan by the French. State Department officials discuss nuclear threats and potential escalation while Secretary Devanamaraised voices warn of consequences.

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