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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1915

Page

6

Mexico City Quiet and Hopeful After U.S. Requests

Telegraphic dispatch from Mexico City notes officials expressing cautious optimism amid tensions over the killing of John B. Minasty Zapatie and the U.S. demand for indemnity. General Salazar’s responses are reported, with Brazil urging prompt compliance and a strong U.S. stance on reparation.

Washington Nestor Wetery Joya Jonitard Penh Zapatit Kuherac Obveson Phe Wirrana Avery Wilty John BM Minasty Zapatie Teoupern

Egon Moves North Toward Brownsville Amid Mexican Evacuations

A confused field report indicates General Alvaro Obrea forces evacuated Mexican territories and headed north toward Brownsville, with movements directed against San Louis Potosi and toward Monterey. The uncertain dispatch mentions constitutional orders and transcontinental routes as units reposition in response to pressure.

McManus Murder Tied to Mexican Revolt Motive

Wealasey Chicago March 15 former Shcaguan John McManus was slain in Mexico City revealing motives tied to Zapata era revenge. Sister Elizabeth McManus, a public school teacher, said his family fortune was swindled and his killing followed a thwarted invasion attempt. An exhibit letter from Mexico City describes a February alarm and a firefight as bandits demanded entry, with McManus firing a Krag rifle from the roof and fighting off intruders before they fled with loot.

Shicago John ‘Th McManus Shcaguan Elal Mexico City Brexico Eliza— Beth McManus McManus Mexico Zapata Zapaty United States Jie

Villa commander directs forces from Monterey base

Reports say General Villa, arriving from an unspecified city, is to direct his forces from Monterey Wy. HQs reportedly set at Tampire about fifty miles away. Advance guard engaged and parts of the republic's messaging issued by Villa supporters.

ASC Tetay Villa Ines Monelerey Villa Ameney Rony Peuthern Musico Private Adyieng Py

Frontiers Clash Amid Chiapas Politics and Villa Government Push

Fragmented dispatches report interregional fighting and shifting loyalties between Carrancists and Villa factions. Yucatan briefly revolts as military actions unfold near Las Val and Forreon 49, with General Herrera destroying rail assets and Vilistas bolstering positions at Pildras Negras. Governor Acie reestablishes cavitation at Lus Vaens as constitutionalist troops advance.

Ceived Chiapas Interials Carranzarie Ater Villa Yucauite Rimza HY Messenses Eagle Pass Bacovie Herrera Ralinas Tegisas Vilistas Ker Fert Acie Contiuis Vox Lus Vaens Ale Lente

Governor Signs Education Law in Texas Legislation

Governor and lawmakers usher a compulsory education measure into law, with officials presenting the act to Governor A. W. Mek Juin AW and representatives from Sewers and other bodies. The signing event featured remarks by Sen. Carina Bor and other leaders, with the new law set to take effect September 1976.

Austen Carina Bor Hons Abe Tour Stamlstutty Sonat Darwin Latino Brelsford MeXellan Wadia Mife Ladar Witads Wan Jennings Ohairman de Ingistarive Htate Federation Laker Kenthiar Munuln

Radium Gift to Convicts Marks Prison Medical Hope

Ailing inmate Pachelli at Slug Bing prison is said to receive radium valued at nine hundred dollars from Frank A. Vander near New York. The treatment aims to aid cancer and may benefit other prisoners. meanwhile nine people were injured in a railroad trestle collapse at Houston and the Valley line, with estimates of serious injuries to a foreman and workers.

Houston Arages Valley T. D. Banks W. AL. Renue Mills New York Wagland America Liverpool

Weather observations and temperatures across multiple stations

The report lists daily climate details for numerous locations including PHINAGOY DENVER WANSAR CUTT and WABHTSOTON. It notes temperatures ranging from the teens to mid thirties, wind directions from the south and west, partly cloudy to clear skies, and periodic cloud cover with varying wind strength.

Rhe Ees Tair Landay Phinagoy Terperature Ei Boaz Jontai Paul Coppetmuie Denver Wansar Deerere Ploverts Bundas Ieee Aed

West reports on Villa era as Mexican tours end

Duval West, acting special representative, spent a month in Villa territory visiting generals and governors, recording views on conditions and plans. He traveled from El Paso to Chihuahua Torreon Monterey Guadalajara Zacatecas and Acapulientes, meeting Villa leaders before returning to San Antonio to file a report to Secretary Bryan. The full assessment remains scarce as he awaits Washington instructions.

Alee Lechmond Wells Lita West Pep Thom Oly Mexico Antonio Mundey Gontral West Sadel Villa Fuyellor sAligatr Tonkin Notertons Amd J Mirera Geparte Leven Fenoy Fwottin Athalias Chem Vera Crow Mexico City Weat Washington Vera Ob Carranza Renort Tateresthie Bryan San Antonio Taline Pepes Wort San Torreon Monterey Monteres Zacatecas Atuaualientes Carrante Vills Gudada Viara

Bread Riots In Spain Spark Food Protest In Madrid

Madrid reports a food protest as a mob of women and children attacked bakeries amid a ban on bread exports. Government restrictions expand to include wheat, flour, meat, and other staples with export duties and prohibitions to stabilize supplies. Authorities warn against unrest while observers note rising tensions over shortages.

Madrid Vesterday al Jinont

Detained Crew Members Report in Mystery Incident

A scrambled report indicates crew members detained amid wartime tensions. Names such as Charles Nrank and Herbert Kore appear, with officials questioning citizenship and allegiance while German civilians are mentioned, and inquiries continue under Commander Thyerichons.

Weemet News Lye Willian P. Frye Thyerichons Clivene Sudfeel Garmasy Ures Charles’ Nrank Hebert Kore

Cash Register Case Reversed On Appeal

Cincinnati Ohio March 13 The United States circuit court of appeal reversed the lower court in the case of John H Patterson president and twenty six other officials of the Noal Cash Register company of Darton and remanded it back to the dialer court for a new trial Patterson and his associates were found earlier violating the Sher Diote ANG trust and sentenced to serve prigoneering.

Cincinnati Ohio United States Circuit Court of Appeal John H. Patterson No. Uonal Cash Hegister Company Darton Diairel Patterson Is Associates Ure Sher| Diote Ang Trust Prigoneering

Changes in Cotton Belt Officials in Texas Division

At Tenariwana Arkansas March 13, announcments report major shifts in Cotton Belt leadership. YH Earle becomes superintendent of the entire Texas division with headquarters at Dit Pleasant, while J Haven moves from Waco division to take over Texas administration. W Cramhy renames the role of superintendent of Transporations and Parrarion remains chief worker in Mes Pawn area.

Tenariwana Ark Earle Waco Texas Dit Plmusantid J. Haven Mert Worth Reniris Sipers Iryase Parrar

LELAND SAYS PACKER RATES NOT ADEQUATE FOR SHIPPERS

The article reports Leland criticizing Packers' rate proposals as inadequate, arguing current freight costs are too high for meat prices. It notes arguments by packing houses and representatives from Cudahy and other firms about perishable shipments, transit delays, and the impact on consumer prices.

T. Cowan Port Worth Ureugh Ta Cudahy Omaha W. B Lamb Walter Chicago

Bayana Sinking Reported In British Naval Action

March 1 report from London details the av iary Bayana cruiser loss during patrol duty. wreckage and bodies later found suggest enemy torpedo strike on March 11. eight officers and eighteen men survived. numerous crew feared lost. lifeboat witnesses and passing ships confirm extensive wreckage and floating bodies, with survivors aided by other vessels.

London Belfast Castlereagh Thyresuy Subrunia Balmerino Bayano Ayr

Swedish steamer Anna struck a mine off Scarborough

The Swedish steamer Anna stead struck a mine off Scarborough on England s east coast. The vessel foundered after the explosion and several crew members were killed. Eighteen were rescued by a passing ship.

Anna Scarborough Lonuvon Anna Stead Scarborouga England Jisaine Asunrer

Four Boys Die In Tank Explosion In East New York

An oil tank explosion Friday afternoon in the East New York section of Brooklyn killed four boys and injured seven others. The underground tank, owned by Grew-Lerickt Co, contained about 1,000 gallons of oil and shattered windows for blocks. A number of workers were reported missing. The blast is believed to have ignited from sparks from a freight engine.

Lang Island New York Brookiin Grew-Lerickt Company Fonr

General von Bernhardt Discusses the War

In The Sunday Light an authoritative piece by General von Bernhardt discusses Germany and the nest war. It covers Germanys plans to date, the blitz of campaigns, and forecasts of the ultimate result with permission from the German emperor.

General von Bernhardt Germany Wil Geriany Leis

Dardanelles Still Resist Allied Fleet

Dispatches report stubborn Turkish defense at the Dardanelles as Allied and French British ships press minefields and fortifications. German and Austrian movements in Poland and the Turkish fronts are described amid conflicting official statements on progress and access to the straits.

Uitel Bulair Gallipoli Gulf of Sarosi Bar of Marto Dardanelles

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