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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1915

Page

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American spy condemned released after swift intercession

An American, formerly a captain in Huerta's Ninth artillery, was condemned as a spy in Nueva Laredo after a brief trial and execution order. He was shot at daybreak, but Consul Garrett intervened, prompting military officials to halt the execution and secure his release. He departed for San Antonio the same day, amid tense negotiations and passport concerns.

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Strikes Resume at Liverpool Docks Amid War Talks

Workers in Liverpool and nearby Kirkenhead returned to work reluctantly as rain halted major ships. The dockers union leaders and War Secretary Kitchener met with Lloyd George to discuss arming districts where armaments are made and to push for higher wartime production. Concerns grew over submarine threats and the impact on naval operations as insurance and bank matters receive attention.

London Kitchene Eerl Terry Liverpools Dockers Tadas Kirkenhead Ane Bulldine Lloyd-George Yosepmus Daniels

Submarine F-4 Still Beneath Harbor Waters

Reports say submarine F-4 may have submerged at shallow depth since Thursday with uncertain cause. Navy notes previous condition was good aside from batteries, and a commissioned board led by Ensign Parker from Kentucky has been formed aboard the tender Alabama to investigate.

Ier Shenal Stupy Mike Navy Department Lisuirnnne Tne Wnother Eneign Thuothy A. Parker Naval Academy Kentucky

Navy submarine crew member recalls deadly explosion onboard

An anonymous letter from a submarine crewman describes a March explosion that nearly wrecked the vessel and left the crew scrambling to safety. He states the F 4 would head to Pearl Harbor for a new rain motor after the incident and notes his group survived unharmed. The writer recounts being at a desk when the blast struck and the ship jolted, throwing men about as sections of the boat were damaged.

Mateh Bere Darth Navy Derth Pearl Harton

Admiral Dewa Travels Home After Nippon Maru Sighting

Honolulu reports Admiral Jaton Shigeto Dewa returning to Juan from the United States as a messenger aboard Nippon Bara. He sent word via cable to Secretary about the submarine incident near the damper area where ships were attempting to raise F-3.

Honolulu Jaton Shigeto Dewa Juan

No Palms Sunday Palm Shortage Reported

A report from New York notes Palm Sunday preparations disrupted by a fan failure and blight. Palm stock from Florida plantations is scarce with many orders unfilled as stock changes color. The blight reduces supply across cities and towns, impacting us readers with palm shortages for the holiday.

New York Florida Coler

Austin Texas March 27 State approves centralized purchasing

A March 27 report from Austin describes the state approving centralized purchasing for all supplies. The new law aims to save state funds by buying for state institutions, including medical and educational facilities, while certain large items are exempt from the scheme.

Austin Tex Marsh Aland aReHoti Clapiasoniry

Argentine Warship Morena Collides With Barge Off Delaware

The Argentine battleship Morena, sailing from Philadelphia for Hampton Roads, collided last night with a barge off Newcastle Delaware, sinking the barge and forcing the Morena ashore until dawn. The ship then freed and continued down the river, appearing uninjured and ready to resume voyage.

Philadelpiia Moreno Hampton Troads Newcastle Del Delawa Morena Telawate Hay

Japanese Cruiser Chitose Sighted Near Coast Patrol Ordered

In San Francisco on March 27 the revenue cutter McCullen was ordered to proceed to Morter War to investigate the Japanese cruiser Chitose acting as a convoy to the Sea Lover bound for Turtle Base California where salvage of the wrecked Asama was to be attempted. Charleston WV reports officials paid postage stamps used in departments as Uncle Sam does not credit business and tax laws failed to appropriate funds. The rest are garbled fragments from unrelated local notices and dialogue.

San Francisco Cal United States Revenue MrCulleen Morterer War Turtle Base Lower Califarnis Asama Charleston W.va Maren Uncle Sam West Virginia Janer Tg

Italy and Bulgaria poised to join Allies in looming war

Dispatches from Rome say Italy and Bulgaria show favorable moves toward the Allied side as France Britain and Russia push gains on multiple fronts. Turkish actions and Greek policy remain tentative while German and Austrian forces report several local successes along the front.

Dardanus Forts Destroyed by French Reperte Asestt

Paris dispatch reports the forts at Dardanus were destroyed, causing considerable damage. The article notes a decisive action by French forces and details the strategic impact on the surrounding defenses.

Russians and Germans Trade Battles Amid World War I News

Dispatches from Geneva and Berlin describe Russian advances in the Carpathians and Austro-German counteractions along the western fronts. Reports note heavy losses for Austrians near the Dials and Dives and French bombing near Arras while German observers claim limit victories at Narumanns-Wellerkopf and gains around the Angfustene fort.

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War News From March 26 27 European Fronts

Reports from the European fronts detail German bombardments at Acres and defenses near Arras with French counter moves along Hartmann's Well and nearby sectors. Paris and Rome dispatches note air raids near Willer to and Thann, with civilian casualties among children. Greece's George backs his mother King Constantine. Russia seeks urgent supplies to Vladivostok. lard exports to Switzerland and Durazzo siege updates round out the day’s turbulent war brief.

London Italy Rome Indal Tt Sa Ailsu Bilgarty Paris Athens Datianus Bokt Sre Grigrns Ama Mier Pakif Alnrich Arras la Bolache Willerto Thann Tarrece Lsi George Greece Constantios Prince George

Albanian Assault Report on Durazso Port

Sixty thousand Albanian rebels are said to be engaged in an attack on Durazso to force the retirement of Bexad Pasha the Turkish provisional governor. The bombardment of the port continues with several wounded and the residence device at 4 Pasha badly damaged by shellfire.

Durazso Bexad Goerhor

British losses listed in Egypt skirmish report

Cairo reports a desert skirmish on March 23 near Kubri with three British soldiers killed and sixteen wounded. The enemy fled, leaving roughly sixty dead, while nearly all wounded were evacuated. Air power suggests the Turk forces retreated. Balkan notes discuss potential Bulgarian moves toward alliance with Allies under certain conditions.

Cairo London Egypt Kubri Stitty Nti Nia

Budapest reports defeat in fight amid war news

Overseas dispatch states that tiesind toresa were defeated on the northeastern front, with reported advances by Czermunhe and allied forces. The report notes troops and garrison movements and mentions various regional actions as relayed by the Svenaets News Agency and other sources.

Berlin Wirpresa Sayville Svenaets Budapest Renorts Tiesind ‘Toresa Mme

Gypsies in Europe Count Reaches Over Nine Hundred Thousand

A Washington Geographic Society dispatch notes Europe hosts about 900000 gypsies. The article traces gypsy origins from Northern India, their language romani, and their wanderer identity, detailing migration routes through Constantinople to the Balkans, Western Europe, England, and the Americas, while noting persecution and enduring cultural traits.

Europe Tulent Dulletin Nathina Geographic Hociety Washington Proes Aris Israel Moses Egypt Soma India Rom Earth Constantinople Balkans Hungary England Aus Germany Ferner Rusein Hinamy Poland Ines

Oklahoma Surrounds Band in Bold Hold Up

A young woman from Joplin Missouri, a school watcher since her wedding, was abducted and carried to a railway halt as authorities pursue Starr. A reward letter to Governor Williams cites a confession from Henry Stube’s handwriting and a claim Starr was in Nevada for months. Paul Carry reports Starr’s capture and a reward pursuit continues.

Sterr Ner Biarse Joplin Umyp Williams Henry Stube Stony Starr Nevada Oklahoma Wald Hr Williamaalan Paul Carry Ahlen

Second Robber Taken in East Lincoln County Bank Hold Up

Scores of armed men in Lincoln County, fifty miles east of ore, held up two national banks. A bandit known as Henry Stare led the raid. bounty offered for his capture. One robber shot, others wounded, and money stolen from the First and Birong National Banks. A captive’s pocket contained seventeen hundred dollars. Police investigation continues amid reports of additional injuries. An unrelated medical ad appears at the end.

Guthruz Oxla Maren Hoon Cobbere Birong National Bank Ye Starr Paul Carey Floyd Elliott Algo Jerry Turner Larmer First National Bank

American aid to Serbia urged by Vopigku in Greece

In Nish, Serbia, March 27, American consul Charles J. Vopigku reports to the Serbian government that the American Red Cross and the Belgian cooperators will supply medical care to combat unsanitary conditions. Typhus and other diseases are described as rampant, with many deaths and overwhelmed hospitals as travelers recount dire conditions.

Nish Serbia Maren Cvte Landon Charles J. Vopigku Oroas Somrely Ue Hoekefeier

Wilson and Taft to lay cornerstone in Washington ceremony

President Wilson and former President Taft will officiate at 2 pm ceremony for the permanent headquarters of the American Red Cross. The stone laying marks a Civil War memorial site with Taft delivering the principal address and Stimson, Boardman, and others in attendance amid notes on related court actions in Texas and New York warrants.

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