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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1915

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Santa Fe Adjusts TS Ardmore Claims

Santa Fe reports settlements of about 700000 in TS Ardmore claims for personal and property damages from the Me ex- Plostan explosion. About one third paid. remaining amount to be settled via arbitration or commission. Major figures include 43 injured, 380 harmed, property loss valued around 17000000. Arbitration may complicate prior union agreements and civil service provisos.

Ardmore Nile Raillion Wae Mo Beata Fe Hell Tives Civil Service Ie Hnes I. W. Hurts Comipans Court of Wayne

Suffrage Chief Issue in Ten States in Debate

The article discusses municipal street railway ownership debates in major cities like Chicago and Cleveland, noting how voters face a 50 percent referendum threshold while local traction firms push for new franchises. It mentions ticket systems, fare changes, and a proposed three-member, unpaid commission including James Conzens, Jom T. Dodge, and James Wickle to oversee a cartel-like traction system.

Keitnithes Cmpany James Conzens Ford Motor Car Company Jom T. Dodge the Dogs Motor Car Company James Wickle Parke-Davis Chemical Company Nede

Philadelphia election in Pennsylvnia features multiple amendments

Perfect weather greeted voters in Philadelphia as they cast ballots in today’s election. In addition to the proposed equal suffrage amendment, electors also voted on three other amendments. A spirited mayoral race shaped the Philadelphia scene.

Philadelphia Pennsylgcnia Teday

Early Vote Surges as Cleveland Polls Open

Early voting shows heavy turnout with local officials pledged to stay in office. The day highlights include questions on morality and state prohibitions, with Tabor organizations opposing a proposed charter change and a preferential short ballot.

Walkin

MISSISSIPPI VOTERS RATIFY DEMOCRATIC TICKET IN NOVE B: DETROIT AND MISSISSIPPI ELECTIONS DESCRIBED AS REAFFIRMATION OF DEMOCRACY

In Jackson Mississippi voters overwhelmingly supported the Democratic ticket led by Theodore Bilthe for governor as they cast ballots for state, county and district officers and legislators. A Socialist ticket by Geldtagmer DHTWOTIT UR PTL also appeared. In Detroit Michigan voters urged honest elections amid municipal concerns and the Strovl Railway issue.

Retreet Railway Queatian Honest Section League Annesty Detroit United Railway Jackson Miss Mlaxisamp Legislacure Democratic Teket Ty Theodore Bithe John T. Lester Geldtag Merit Dhtwotit UR Ptl

Ohio voters weigh weather and stability amend ment impact

Fragmented OCR text from Columbus reports weather outlooks and statewide issues. It notes expected turnout for a March election, mentions no state-wide measure on the ballot, and references a debated stability amendment facing repeated defeates with unclear details.

Columbus Nin Ohio

Provisional Tasuts and Election Weather Report

Provisional tasuts and election weather report from Louisville and Baltimore describe forecasts, voting patterns, and gubernatorial contests with limited readable names. The Baltimore note reports light early voting and governor race interest.

Viral push for liquor laws fuels Virginia prohibition drive

In Thickrmont Virginia on November 2, leaders in the Senate and House pushing for statewide liquor prohibition have urged voters to back laws likely to ban alcohol sales. The organized movement seeks to enforce statewide restrictions with machines and enforcement measures.

Thickrmont Mataxleuns Senate House Hanon Wut

Large Vote Forecast In Massachusetts Governor Race

In Boston on election day a forecast points to a large turnout aided by Indian summer weather. The Walsh re election bid against Samuel W Ida l faces a close result shaped by Prohibition, Progressive and Socialist votes. Attention centers on the woman suffrage amendment as voting proceeds.

Boston Mass David T. Walsh Samuel W.idal

Fiesta Opportunity Shown For City Slogan and Pageant

Mr Albert described Fiesta advertising as highly valuable, citing about 1000 spent on Fiesta items and a large pageant to draw residents from surrounding areas. He argued color and communal gatherings offer the public a joyful experience, with Nat Washer presiding and Mayor Brown introducing speakers.

Mr. Albert Albert Nat M. Washer Brown

Fighting in Bosnia Paris Nov 2 Allied front reports

A Turkish war office statement from Constantinople and another from Paris dated Nov 2 describe battles across Bosnia and surrounding fronts. They report countered enemy attacks, strong artillery duels, and gains such as 100 new guns captured at Nagora while noting heavy losses and ongoing fighting near Vishegrad Buna and along the Morava and Pirot sectors.

Paris Moalenesrin Vishegrad Buna Nlagora Pe- Ritzs Morava Anaving Pirot Zo- Secay

Carranza On Route Protests Border Raids

First Chief Carranza exhorted to answer U S notes on border disturbances and raids. A note from Laredo reports Carranza will reply, while Obregon arrives and Calabero notes unrest is Mexico’s internal matter. Strong sentiment of local hostility and displacement near the border is described.

Carranea Border City

Matamoros Prep for Arrival of First Chief Carranza

Nov. 2 reports from Matamoros indicate decoration and preparations for the arrival of First Chief Carranza, who was said to be due in Matamoros Thursday. The day includes mentions of military displays and a large order of shells tied to foreign government dealings, with other scattered notes on local chatter and a distant court scene in Sandusky.

Brownsville Tex Matamoros Carranza Suaron dAn Lexan Chicago National Americanization Committee

British Army in Greece Near Kavala Port

The paper notes large British and French forces off Kavala on Greece's north coast near Saloniki, with troops arriving for the Serbian campaign. Kavala may serve as a sailing point if Gallipoli peninsula withdrawals occur for actions against Bulgaria. Berlin reports indicate Serbian front troops moved via Saloniki.

Kavala Agpeati Gree I Isoughly Saloniki Gree Gallipolis Bulgaria Berlin Siloniki Peninsula Sateniki Dedenghatch

Italian Offensive Breaks Down, Austrian War Office Says

The Austrian war office reports the great Italian offensive launched two weeks ago has broken down. Vienna asserts the Isonzo front remains unchanged while observers note Greece and Romania shifting toward intervention and mobilization of new Romanian classes.

London Austrian War Office Luyg Vienna Loreen Kavala Greece Hiapntenhes Athens Entente Ullive Bucharest Italy Milipescs Bulgaria Serbia Corresponden Boyal Austria Roumanie Nish Essort Vacdar Rusaiia Riga Roxski Balkans Varna Geemmaal Anquith House of Commons Elies

Milan Turmoil Prompts Balkan War Entry Speculation

A fragmented Milan dispatch reports rising tension as Balkan actions prompt calls for intervention. Quotes from political figures warn of danger to the people and debate whether Liberal leaders or Tra MGang will alter policy. The Carriere della Sera correspondent notes belief in rapid, successful action by the Thalkans to secure Lumant ta entry.

Milan Tvid Uris Luman

Jest general Trailan reports renewed German attack

London reports a War Office notice stating renewed German offensives began October 18 and continued with fresh troops on November 2. The enemy advanced toward Bombay and northern Dokerdo positions, backed by heavy infantry divisions and 200,000 men. Allied countermeasures included war-tote and toaser actions as General Kourth directed defense.

Vienna London Trailan War Office Hird Mann Bambay

Villa Army Repulsed at Agua Prieta

Eyewitness notes heavy Villa attack on Agua Prieta with Mexican and American casualties. Private Harry Jones and Private James Tank of the Eleventh Infantry were wounded amid volleys near the customs house and trenches. Villa forces reportedly withdrew to water lines, while refugees and residents faced bombardment, hunger, and fear as mines exploded east of the town.

Louis F Taylor Harry Jones Eleventh Infantry Army Field Hinapital Jones Elamach James Tank Customs House Taylor United States Seventh Street United States Army Villasili Agua Pricta Calles Dexia Warnin Ts Philovius Douglas Armstrong Wight Vila Forenn Agua Prieta Whiteval Foytseat Awad Villa Joaders Agua Priete Agua Prieta Carranza P. Elias Galles Gauntie Witta Sollives Smne Hno Sde F. Taylor United States Custom House Ena

Villa Prieta Fight Rebels and U S Wary Border Tension

The report describes Villa forces assaulting Agua Prieta with Cananea and Calles troops resisting. Heavy losses, intermittent firing, and planned new attempts to storm Agua Prieta are noted. An American warning to cease incursions near the border follows a wounding of an American civilian at the border gate.

STON 18 IN CHARGE Washington anxieties shield colonizers

Washington officials express anxiety over American colonizer safety as November 2 coverage notes heightened protective measures by the administration. The report frames anxiety about national security and public protection in the capital.

Washington, DC

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