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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
7
A battlefield report from the War Department details tense contact between Villa forces and U S troops one mile from the Agua Prieta boundary. General Funston and General Villa exchange views as both sides maneuver toward a cease in hostilities while troops withdraw and lines shift along the border.
The Second Battalion of Engineers arrived at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio on Thursday morning. The unit of nine officers and 330 enlisted men was formerly stationed at Texas City and demobilized after the Galveston storm. They come here for permanent stationing, the first engineering troops in the department in years. Officers and men have occupied quarters and barracks at the cavalry post.
In Culagt New 4000 Pu an wired for pita to patrol the line of a Sunday parade. City officials may refuse police protection. The United Foviettes say the protest centers on personal liberties amid Sunday closing law enforcement concerns.
The sixteenth son of President Yuen Shi-kyi was born today, bringing his total number of children to 31. The news item notes the president now has 31 children.
Edward McMenus, 34, secretary to a wealthy woman, fatally cuts his wife and 4 year old son with a razor and slashes his 2 month old daughter before taking his own life. The infant girl survives. McMenus had been ill for some time.
William Howard Taft spoke at the Columbus University Institute of Arts and Sciences criticizing prison reformers for failing to deter crime. He argued reformers misjudge the aims of punishment and cited the execution of Miss Cayell Cavell as an example.
Federal grand jury continues probe into Hevert Fay and five others charged with conspiracy to slow ships bound for Europe. New arrests followed across the Hudson, with alleged thefts of tires and magnets totaling about 75 000 dollars from railway yards in Hoboken Weehawken and West New York. Some vessels tied to the plot had been loaded and later sold, authorities say.
A major blaze destroyed sections of a Dallas cotton refinery’s tank farm. About forty thousand gallons of refined oil were burned as crews battled the fire. Losses were estimated at sixty thousand dollars. Several workers suffered injuries while assisting in firefighting efforts.
Louisville November 4 reports say both parties claim victory as unofficial tallies show Democrat Stanley ahead by 7742 votes at Democratic headquarters while Republican claims Morrow carried the state and the official count awaits final result.
Readable fragments show forecasts for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington. Temperatures range from mid teens to mid 80s with clear conditions and southwest winds. Lowest temperatures near 24 to 34 degrees noted over 24 hour periods.
Washington, Nov 4 The new seaman's law regulating service on American merchant vessels is not yet applied to foreign registry under the foreign registry act until September 4, 1916. The law will apply to foreign vessels registered under the act from that date and becomes effective for foreign nations on March 4, 1916.
A British steamer named Felarents was sunk in a foggy incident. Five crew members survived, with reports confirming the loss of others. The vessel, described as a coastal grass carrier, reportedly disappeared after a collision in heavy seas near London.
In Kexan County a formal act by its commissioners set an accord naming an assigned wage collection for loan sharks. The county auditor was ordered to withhold wage assignments except for board or groceries, and to honor no waver of the sworn statements of the employees. The discussion debated whether claims of insurances or groceries take precedence over cash, with commissioners and a court reporter noting board payments and wage discounts by merchants. The commission favored an order to compel employers who furnish provisions to employes to yield receipts, starting in November.
The Paris and Zurich reports claim Italy signed the 1915 agreement with the Allies and would not seek a separate peace. Dispatches note discussions in London May 22 1917 and a Schwerin visit by Prince Von Buelow to discuss Italy’s stance. No war declaration against Germany by Italy is reported.
President Wilson will address national defense policy tonight in New York before the Manhattan Club. He leaves Washington for the trip and will be a guest of Col. E. M. Rouse, returning tomorrow.
Funeral services for Herman Taide were held today in New York City. The publishers association sent condolences to Ridder's relatives and paid tribute to his work and legacy in journalism.
Berlin dispatch reports former German chancellor von Buelow told Associated Press he will not visit Washington to see Wilson or Madrid to meet Alfonso. He denied plans for any papal or diplomatic delegation and said Germany will continue the war. He indicated no private talks with notable officials and described no peace moves.
Nov 4 New York plans of equal suffrage groups to begin a new campaign for votes for women will be discussed at a mass meeting in Carnegie Hall. A chief issue is the method to obtain the vote with the National Association opposed to normal suffrage planning a meeting today to map new action. Only one proposed constitutional amendment granting suffrage to sworn ta WHI be introduced before next Congress per national board announcements.
General Brevelso Villa arrived with the vanguard of his army to seize the town of Naco and declare it the capital of Mexico. Troops will remain for thirty days, and supplies will be established as part of the withdrawal from attacks on Ana Prist.
Reports from Denver indicate the Denver and Rio Grande directors have invited B. T. Musee to become railroad president, with some board members voicing dissent as reformers feud over leadership. Meanwhile in Cleveland the Consumers League of America opened its sixteenth convention to aid war destitute miners and their families, highlighting relief efforts and charity initiatives.
Reports from the front describe AMSUIUNAS and Bulgartt officials sending a message to Serhhi TAs troops. King Pos ter van is cited as promising support to his forces amid Austrian pressure, vowing not to yield and to rally his army.
John W. Roberts, an American news agency representative, was arrested in Piedras Negras on orders of Foreign Minister Acuna for articles deemed hostile to the Constitutionalists. Consul Sulimen protested. Roberts was jailed briefly, then released at the border. General Carranza held talks with John Lind and Semel Relien in San Antonio amid the incident.
In Kentucky, early returns show Democrat Labularions leading the governorship race by about 2,081 votes over Republican P. Morrow. Across the nation, Republicans and Democrats reported mixed results as election day tallies continued.
In Athens a government crisis follows a war minister remark. Premier Zaimis forms a new cabinet after Venizelos resigns. vote of confidence leaves government in minority. King Constantine opposes entente with Serbia and Bulgaria. Venizelos had earlier pushed for policy averse to Greece’s interests.
Reports from Athens say King Constantine assured France and Greece would reconsider its stance if Roumania joins the entente or if Serbia’s condition improves through an Anglo French offensive. News of Russian troops landing near Varna has caused a strong reaction in the city.
British and French forces aid retreating Serbian troops in Macedonia as Bulgarian and Austro German units push toward Nish and Pristina. Reports from Amsterdam and field dispatches describe Russian concentration near Romania and potential riverine supply routes enabling renewed drive into Bulgaria.
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