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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1915

Page

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Vitalitas for You Ad Promises Wide Healing Claims

An old advertisement extols Vitalitas as a universal tonic curing indigestion biliousness rheumatism nervous ailments and liver and bowel disorders. It claims thousands endorse it and that relatives are being shipped samples nationwide with daily parcel post and express delivery.

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Cumberland Church debates breaking from Christian Endeavor

In Memphis Teno May 24 4 the Cumberland Church general assembly resumed and heard proposals to withdraw from the Christian Endeavor Society and form a denominational youth group. A Missouri property dispute worth about 6 million dollars was discussed with litigation possible, tied to a faction that aligned with the Presbyterian Church. Rev Vic Gostella proposed the separation in Nashville Tennessee.

Memphis Teno Christian Endeavor Society Segal Board Church In Missouri Cumberland Church Christian ‘Endeavor Organization Vic Gostella Nashville Tenn Presbyterian Church Federal Court of Appeals

Appeal to Supreme Court by Comber end Church

The Terian Church and A. S. a) appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States is under consideration by the federal advisers of the Comber jend Church.

Terian Church Supreme Court of the United Etetes Fezal Comber Jend

Wilson Welcomes Pan American Conference Leaders

President Wilson greeted delegates from South American nations at the White House after the morning session. He urged mutual understanding and cooperation to strengthen commerce, freedom, and friendly ties among the Americas. A Marine band played patriotic music as officials and delegates posed for photos in the Red Room.

Americas America Teawt Tly Bryan Mobile Wilson White House Red Room

Depot ship sunk in Constantinople area by submarines

An official statement says the depot ship at Pelenk-T-Berie was sunk today by four submarines. Two crew members were killed. The attack occurred near Constantinople as wireless reports reach Berlin and London.

Constantinople Berlin London Gubhg Pelenk-T-Berie

Italian Adriatic Coast Skirmishes Stop Short of War

Austrian warships withdrew after brief cannonade along the Adriatic on May 24. Italian torpedo boats and aircraft repelled enemy destroyers and torpedo boats near Porto Corsini Ancona Barletta Gesi. Enemy planes attacked Venice and the arsenal but were met by Italian anti aircraft fire and naval defense.

Adriatic Venice Porto Corsini Ancona Barletta Gesi Enemsy

Germany declares war and recalls diplomat amid Europe crisis

A Basel telegraph cites Germany declaring war on Italy and recalling its Rome ambassador. Rome reports Italy’s war with Austria Hungary, discussions at the cabinet, and possible loans. Banino warns of further diplomatic moves, censorship, and looming military actions on land and sea across Europe.

Italy Faces War Support as Austria and Germany Move

The Vienna statement accuses Italy of not upholding the Triple Alliance while Austria and Germany push toward conflict after Serbia's attack. Enthusiastic war demonstrations sweep Italian cities like Florence, Venice, Genoa, and Milan as deputies volunteer for service and workers fear job loss. Reports from The Hague indicate about 680,000 German and Austrian troops near the Italian front, with 34 German divisions and 10 Austrian.

Rome Paris Vienna Italy Italia Serbia Roma Bheratere Austria Florence Venina Genoa Milan Chamber of Deputies

Officials Brave the Change of Offices to Spaniards

German and Austrian ambassadors at the Italian court and the Vatican are leaving Rome tonight and have entrusted their interests to the Spanish ambassador in Rome. The move comes amid shifts in representation as Spain becomes the new conduit for their affairs.

Mother Goose Wrigley Tur London Reuter Tele- Etam Madrid Vatican Rome

Official Italian document arrival reported by U S May day

Washington May date reports the American government received the first official document on Italy's actions. The message notes the ambassador Pago from Rome delivered the document yesterday aboard an American envoy.

Washington, D.C Italy Austeln Nm Aneewang Bassador Pago

Austrian Foreign Minister Resigns Amid Italy War Pressures

Reports from Rome via Paris indicate Baron Burian resigns as Austrian foreign minister, to be succeeded by Count Tisza. The move follows Austro Italian negotiations failing and Italy declaring war. The Vienna government stance contrasts with German advisories. Burian opposed concessions to Italy.

Paris Havas Rome Corviers Della Sera Baron Burian Avstrian Count Tisza Baron Burlan Italy Count von Barchiold Baron Durian Price von Buelow

Italian population flees cities for countryside amid mobilization

Rome reports Italian residents from Verona area fleeing to the countryside under wartime orders. Gendarmerie force compliance with color-proclamations and compelled reservistes between 17 and 60. Troops reportedly conduct nightly raids to seize men of draft ages.

Rome London

Russia Optimistic on War Pace and San River Halt

London dispatch reports Petrograd’s official bulletin as optimistic about a pause in the Austro German San river advance and some Russian counter offensive successes. Rumors suggest Germany may shorten its western front with Italy now opposing them, including a possible Bruges withdrawal.

London Petrograd San Germany Italy Flanders Bruges

White Way 35 Capture of German Works Reported

May 24 Paris reports the capture by French troops of German works Blanche Voin on May 21, marking the offensive's end. The imperial star attached great importance to Loretta Helxhis, with orders to hold and retake the position as German forces received ro dollars for operational terms.

Paris Loretta Helxhis

Italy Readies War Effort Amid Frontline Attacks and Territorial Ambitions

The report details ongoing combats since October 1914 with French pressure near Loretto and Ypres, noting heavy casualties and entrenched defenses. It surveys Italy’s planned frontier moves against Austria-Hungary, aims for Italia Irredenta including Istria and Dalmatia, and outlines Italy’s expanded army, naval strength, and readiness as it joins the conflict and mobilizes resources.

Allies Repelled Gallipoli Assault Near Sendul Bahe

An Allied offensive near Sendul Bahe at the southern Gallipoli Peninsula was repulsed. The Turkish and British positions were attacked yesterday. the Allies reportedly suffered about 2,000 dead, according to a Holal announcer.

Constantinople Amsterdam London Holal Prenck Sendul Bahe Gallipoli Pen Navla

Italy Enters World War Amid Diplomatic Struggles

The entry of Italy into the war expands the belligerents to eleven. Italy, allied with Germany and Austria Hungary, faced pressure to remain neutral after the assassination at Saraiva Bosnia. Negotiations failed, Von Baelow returned to Rome, and Austria Hungary could not entice neutrality. Irredenta sentiment grew, spurring stronger calls for war. The Tremler Salud cabinet resigned and demonstrations in favor of war intensified as patriotism surged.

Rome Via Parla Italy Austria-Hungary Bannin Vatican Baron Bannino Germany Iteir Austrias Hungary Saraiva Bosnia von Baelow Prince von Baelow Austria Tremler Salud Jormal

Do Senators Own Insurance Stock Inquiry Continues

Continued from page one the question of whether senators own insurance stock and how bills redraw district lines. The Grigga Hanay bill shifts Milam and Comanche counties into new districts while adding Grimes Leon and Montgomery. the House educational appropriation bill was paused for a session recess.

Milam Comenche Palo-Plato Stemhens Valverde Galvaston Grimes Leon Montgomery Wagstaff Usder Considera

Seven State Senators Back Gibson Bill In San Antonio

Seven Texas senators allied with the Gibson insurance measure spent Sunday in San Antonio. They toured the city, then returned to Austin amid confidence that the bill will pass. The party included Gibson, King, Harley, Parr, Hall, Bailey of Devitt, Bailey of Houston, and Clark of Fayette.

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