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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1915
Page
6
A disastrous blaze in a York candy factory killed at least twenty and left about forty five injured. Fire brigades reported overcrowded stairways and fire escapes, many workers leaping from windows. Origin under investigation. hundreds of employees were in upper floors when flames broke out.
Berlin daily Morgenpost attacks President Wilson for his New York remarks on partisans in the United States. It calls the speech unprecedented and says it risks worst consequences amid anti German sentiment, accusing Wilson of hostility to German Americans.
Hundreds of women have applied to join a newly formed 20 000 strong citizen police force created to assist the Chicago police. The initiative aims to curb violations during major public events and fairs and to bolster security for the San Angelo Fair attendance expected near one thousand.
Omisville Kentucky reports Navy days after ballots show A C Deemocrat ahead of E P Morrow by 671 votes in the Kentucky race for governor, with 120 counties tallied and four remaining. Republican campaign officials claim the results are still uncertain as returns come in.
Three Black men accused of attacking Gay Whiters, a Wabash Conductor on a Stonington line, were surrounded by a citizen posse near Taylorsville after a confrontation on Friday night. The crowd, armed with public safety items, faced off the trio as authorities moved to prevent violence.
An official bulletin reports a marked improvement in King George's condition after injuries in France last week. He had a better night and was moved to a sitting room for a few hours. He remains under care and will not leave his room yet. no further bulletins will be issued.
Across multiple cities a thwarted plot to wreck the Italian Consulate is reported with details of the attempted attack from a purported source, noting a failed explosion that damaged pavement and caused glass to rain onto the street while the consul general and staff were in their offices.
Muz Nov 6 reports Chet Carranza to depart Piedras Negras Sunday afternoon. Governor Mireles leaving Jaut for Soiiie. Minevar Hilo Madero seeks amnesty through Constitutionalists for her husband, not the entire Madero family. Sener Pesquiera eyed for potential ambassador to the United States, with no immediate appointment likely.
Police seize the London Globe printing plant along with copies of yesterday and today. The move, described as a precaution, affects the newspaper's operations and raises questions about publication rights during the tense period in London.
Washington dispatch reports Villa's retreating army facing renewed pressure from Carranza and Obregon forces. General Obregon plans to mobilize near Dodgeson to join in the campaign while Carranza troops move aboard American rails from Laredo to Dallas. Villa seeks gold and supplies from Copper Company interests, demanding 25,000 in gold plus ten tons of flour and other commodities, prompting a clash with Montexuma Copper Company and Canthen Catte Company over alleged property seizures.
Reports from Agua Prieta describe Villa forces retreating and heavy casualties as Gen Obregon notes local reconcentration and ongoing pursuit. Separately in California, an injunction blocks Esteban Cantu from withdrawing about 45000 dollars to fund Mexican forces, while Carranza seeks to stabilize Lower California amid competing factions.
A dispatch from Mexico City says 10 000 Constitutionalist troops have been moved from Falisco to Guaymas to reinforce General Piecuetz against Villa. The consulate in Galveston notes the troops traveling by water and mentions growing interaction after a British government announcement.
Gov Ferguson and family arrive for the sixth annual exposition in Waco Texas. A farmers parade features a six horse team pulling a wagon full of cotton bales as the opening ceremony begins. The governor later departs to inspect Shaw farm in Red River county and will not return to Alvin until next Wednesday.
The State Industrial Accident Board reports September and October 1915 show total insurance payments 70592.41 with 2878 claims filed. Total compensation 55765.74 plus medical expenses 14929.67. There were 7152 accidents reported, including 20 fatalities—three in October and 17 in September.
The United States Cruiser San Diego stood by the wrecked coast steamship near Point Pinn and Fort Bragg, ready to board twenty four passengers and crew of twenty three believed safe aboard the vessel, a wooden ship of 1705 tons, thought to be a total loss while possibly carrying gold and silver from Mexico.
A London dispatch reports Field Material Enri Katchener has departed for the Near East theatre. The Post notes Earl Kitchener travels for a demanding mission, with speculation on his replacement and possible resignation. The Daily Graphic counters resignation rumors and suggests Lord Derby as a possible war minister amid Greece relations concerns.
Navy needs medical supplies and surgical instruments in Washington DC. Requests emphasize essential items for readiness and care of personnel, with procurement channels coordinated through official defense offices.
Surgeon General W C praised American output but warned only 40 percent of needs met domestic demand rises. Calls for immediate steps in Congress, creating a tariff board task force to gather hospital ships, stockpile supplies, and improve merchant marine and medical transport under wartime conditions.
A Sofia News Agency telegram says a Bulgarian division crossed toward Nish Serbia. Berlin reports Hungary captured Nish and Varvarin on the Morava River, northwest of Nish. More than 5,000 Serbians were taken prisoner amid the Balkan fighting.
Serbian forces retreat as Bulgarian troops push from Nish toward Prilep and Monastir while German units move along the Morava Valley. Reports claim hundreds of Serbians taken prisoner and several cannons captured, with Bulgarian and German contact areas near Kyivivir and austro German forces gaining in Galicia.
Seguin Texas reports a head on collision on Geroninee road north of town involving two vehicles. Two men were injured and taken for surgical attention after the crash as bystanders watched. Authorities stated they arrived promptly but could not prevent the wreck.
President Wilson telegraphed the father of Marin Pagal in New York to express heartfelt regret after the boy fell in front of the president’s automobile during a stop yesterday. Pagal was only slightly injured and the message conveyed sympathy from the White House.
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