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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
1
WASHINGTON D C Brand Whitlock the American minister to Mesium is preparing to return to the United States on leave due to ill health. The move, approved by Secretary Lansing, is for vacation and recovery. Officials knew of his return plan for two months.
A German submarine signaled for help after an incident near a Dutch island in the North Sea. A lifeboat and rescue teams observed signals as the submarine towed a damaged craft toward safety, with coast guard vessels closely guarding the area.
Fragmentary notes describe Funston claiming a meeting with Villa near Douglas amid harsh conditions. The text mentions hunger, thirst, and desertions, with references to Mesivan forces and Canis Grandes. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the gist covers a historical clash context and movements around a border area.
The article reports Francisca Villa retreating toward the Nazcl border town of Nacul as Mexican forces split and maneuver. Reports from Nico suggest Villa has distributed troops in small groups, with significant enemy forces responding. uncertainty remains about his next target and timing while refugees gather near the border.
Laredo reports shipments of rifle ammunition passing through from Monterey to Agua Prieta for General Calles troops. The convoys cross the U S border, with authorities noting the munitions move. Local vendors advise on hardware and related goods amid wartime trade.
The annual report of the St Louis and San Jacinto Railroad for the year ended June 1975 shows operating revenue growth, a $4.491 million decrease in opening expenses, and a debit balance of $1.248 million for the year. Heavy expenditures were noted for refinement work, but savings occurred in traffic transportation and general expenses. A new shipment of tailored goods arrives, with prices around $35. Advertisement for Lentz Tailor and a hardware firm offer further details.
The Uncle Sam Oil Company advertises a bold stock offer to raise capital for vast Cush ing field development. It claims 10 to 40 percent advance on oil stock and details multiple oil leases, refineries, and 120 producing wells. It promises deep wells, planned expansion to 10 000 barrels per day, and a dividend based on new capital. Investors are urged to buy at 20 cents per share with payments and guaranteed returns, while asserting strong property holdings and future production growth.
New York customs officials report no shortage of precious stones for the holidays as imports rise sharply. In October total value of all stones, including pearls, reached 3,080,985 dollars a gain of about 1,000,000 from September. War sales push European gems onto American dealers, making the United States a key outlet for luxury gems this season.
New Greek cabinet resignations continue as forces clash near Ca Rus and near Lille in France. Reports describe artillery and infantry engagements with lines shifting from Serbia to Nish and toward Monastir as new contingents move into battle zones.
YARCTONS JOIN SHRANK, PARIS, Nov. 4 The first British contingent arrived Friday at Quey zueli in the Serbian theater aiding a reparate unit with French troops. French forces advancing from the Greek front have not yet linked with Serbs near Veles where fighting has been desperate. Serbs briefly recaptured Veles on October 31 but lost it again.
Amsterdam Nov 4 report via London states that officials in Berlin believe London dispatches indicate the Turkish capital expects to spend the winter on the Gallipoli peninsula, signaling a strategic retreat or pause in operations.
Berlin reports in the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung that peace conditions cannot yet be spoken of. A Hague dispatch on November 2 described Amsterdam talks with Teichmetall members noting Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg’s insistence on ending hostilities only with concessions. The note mentions potential terms including ceding the Meuse line and Courland and a potential indemnity of 7,500,000,300.
A chaotic report from Rome via Paris notes Albanians in the Suha fara and Krusevo districts rising against Serbia. Fighting north of Tinama signals a widening anti-Serbian movement, with potential wider regional impact as Albania’s revolt threatens Serb defenses on multiple fronts. Rumors tie Austrian meddling and Bulgarian maneuvers to the unrest while Heged Pasha’s influence in Albania is cited as a stabilizing factor for Serbia.
J. W. Leslie owner of Reliable Tire Repairing Co. 425 Main Ave. San Antonio asserts twelve years of experience and exhaustive study qualify him to speak on automobile tires. He notes his personal knowledge of tire construction and behavior under severe service conditions gives his opinions value.
In a favorable opinion, an expert testifies that Luck pneumatic tires are mechanically correct after 23 months and 15,000 miles of road use. He cites cushion feature and side-wall flanges preventing blow-outs, predicting 15,000 to 20,000 mile life and noting large potential investor returns and economic impact on San Antonio.
Four members of the Pool family were hurt and Oddie Pool was killed when their car plunged from a bridge into a creek near Floresville. Holden Pool drove the vehicle. Webber Pool suffered serious injuries with a broken leg. The group traveled from Austin to visit a ill relative. The accident prompted rapid hospital transport and later updates on each man’s condition.
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