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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

Page

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Famous Place of Thousand Hotels

A garbled travel style piece extols a Bohemian spa locale, comparing Carlsbad waters to a legendary Vitalitas cure. It claims Vitalitas by Vitahtas surpasses known medicinal waters for indigestion rheumatism and general stomach and blood ailments and advertises Vitv Jitas at Waner’s Drug Stores.

Yaere Bohemia Carlsinus Workibod Watnrs Vitaitas Potosa Vitahtas Carlsbad Vitalitas Waener

Austria Italy peace proposal described amid cabinet debate

The article reports on Austria and Italy negotiations with a provisional cabinet plan to seek kingly supreme command once a final territorial settlement is decided. A majority support the cabinet’s lead, while Parliament's role remains uncertain. Dispatches from Boscon mention Austro-Hungarian troops moving towards the Italian frontier and evacuations, with panic among Austro-Hungarian residents fearing deportation.

Austria Pley

Germans Stalled in Carpathian Push After Nine Days

Semi official statements from military authorities say Austro German forces cannot advance further in the Carpathians. They acknowledge Russian regrouping behind the front while reporting heavy Austro German efforts with thirteen divisions concentrated north of Dakla. Russians retreated in order, destroying supplies and taking guns, with relatively light losses.

Koghad Cracow Fogebinomilitwr Carpatiins Froaue Dakla Carpathians Enous Ee P Feihis Mayer

Relatives to pay for Lusitania victims inquires

Chicago reports relatives must cover expenses for sending bodies of Lusitania victims to the United States. Secretary of State Bryan replied that American officials arranged to have the bodies safeguarded if the family wished, while Cunard says ships will transport the bodies across the sea as directed. The message notes no additional actions were taken beyond these assurances.

Chicago Ill United States Callan Chiese Patrick Callan Bryan Ateerivan

President Wilson notes may be sent to Germany today

The United States aims to compel Germany to explain past and future submarine actions. Officials describe the note as honoring U S dignity while reserving full legal rights and possible steps, including talks with neutrals and potential warship protection measures.

Wilson Germany United States Foreign Office Wailson White House

Statement on Gulflight sinking and flag details

Ralph Smith, former chief officer now master of the Gulflight, sworn May 12 asserts the steamer was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands on May 1. He says an American ensign, six by ten feet, was raised but not seen after explosion. Captain Alfred Gunter died aboard after attempting to reach safety. The Gulflight, laden with gasoline, departed Port Arthur April 10 and sank near Bishop Lighthouse before rescue by British patrol vessel Inga.

Washington Pepargnent Ralph ©. Smith Gulflight Immaster Che Port Arthur Crater Quifiight Tago Filey Bishop Lighthouse Rouen Bishop Riyer Sibmarine Natrol Gulfiigat Inga Alfred Gunter St. Mary's Scilly Crow Sound Seilir John Sharp Williame Tackson Mim United States John Sharpert Mississippi Lusitania Germany Williamanseal

German note on neutral shipping in war zone presented

The German note on safeguarding neutral shipping in the war zone was presented in Washington on May 13. It pledges safety for all neutral ships not engaged in wartime acts and offers indemnity for interdicted or accidentally sunk vessels as outlined by German foreign office circular.

Washington, D.C State Department Gerard Derlin Foreign Office Leon Rib Cerrona Gueb Germany Nerak Tagucy Germ Nvuitral Gormiur

Plant Juice touted as cure by tired switchman

A testifying railway night switchman from Pennsylvania describes years of nerve and kidney pain before using Plant Juice. He reports relief after a few days, claims renewed health, and praises the product sold at Fischer's Drug Store in San Antonio amid other war or diplomatic notes on submarine warfare and international commissions.

Willam Forsythe Duquesus Digiesne Lam Pernaylya Tlmn San Antonio Fischer's Drug Store

Americans protest sinking of the Lusitania in Paris

More than 100 Americans in Paris sign a telegram sent to President Wilson denouncing the Lusitania sinking as savage and demanding action. Signers include Dr Ed N Gros chief surgeon of the American ambulance corps in France A Piatt Andrew former assistant secretary of the treasury and Norman Hutchinson American consul general to Romania and Serbia.

Paris Wilson Eushania Ed N. Gros Eran Ambunance Corps Francs A. Piatt Andrew United States Treasury Norman Hutchinson Americam Romaia Serbia

Protests and sympathy after Lusitania sinking

Reports from Calcutta and Tokyo note American residents condemning the Lusitania disaster and urging U S government action to protect neutral travelers at sea. Japan sends messages of sympathy to England and the United States as editorial attacks on Germany intensify.

Calcutta India Paris Malcutta Aunglicans England U. S Tokio Engsland United States Lusitania Ime

Critics Split Over Lusitania Sinking As U S Leaders React

The era’s leaders including Theodore Roosevelt Taft and Dickinson respond to the Lusitania disaster. Roosevelt urges prompt U S action while taft calls for measured restraint to avoid needless war risk. Dickinson warns Germany of possible consequences if American lives are threatened. Marshall, while acknowledging past brinkmanship, opposes U S involvement now, urging patience.

Disputed Voices Over Lusitania and War Zone Policy

Berlin and London debate disarmament and a powerful international court. Statements from Baron von Schwarzbourg amid criticism of American press over Lusitania sinking. Roosevelt labeled piracy. German stance defends wartime naval measures and warnings to Americans. Senator John Sharp Williams weighs neutrality and responses to German actions.

Berlin London Momma von Schwarzgpniehl Germany Rotsevent Lusitania Roosevelt North Sea England Teklog Paryage

Gunmen and Gunwomen in Strike Across Cities

Washington report details an Industrial Relations Commission inquiry into gang use by strikers and bosses. It cites New York gunmen moved to Chicago and other cities and notes involvement of women workers, with Prof Henry P Seager criticizing court bias toward employers.

Washington, D.C Pelle Criminainner Wands New York Mecom Mepey Benny Woods Chicazo Cleveland Cincinnati Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Henry P. Seager Co Inawata University Eclired Courts of Isles

Why Noah Lived 80 Long Why Noah Lived 80 Long

A fragmented report discusses life spans from ancient biblical ages to modern times. It cites that most deaths come from disease rather than old age and notes hereditary weakness as a factor, with a reference to a social scourge weakening health.

Hiutaburg Methuaalen Noah

Fragmented Medical Musings On Immunity And Decline

Fragmented text discusses immunity, disease, and ancient peoples. It touches on Greeks and Romans and contrasts ancient vitality with modern weakened constitutions. The piece includes garbled letters and stray quotes about physicians and a letter from a patient seeking help.

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