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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1915

Page

7

GIFT OF TWO' TO GH m l GIFT OF TWO' TO GH m l

Young and healthy San Antonio two tome lions “King” Wolne and “Queen” arrived Monday for Brackenridge Park zoo. They join the city’s new wild beast exhibit near Lambert beach with steel cages, hoping to attract visitors and justify further additions like a tusked elephant. Officials praise the specimens and outline feeding costs and future plans.

San Antonio Toots Hunkel Louis W. Hartung Lakes Atenoee Mme Municipal Acu Brackenridge Leon Wolne Lambert Beach Alten Toa Angela Belt Polyecope Company Kunkel Hartung Lambert St el Paso Brackenridge Park

This Year’s Crops Reach Greatest Known Yields

Washington report shows new high records for corn wheat oats barley and other staples for 1915. Production surges over last year with corn at 3,090,509,000 bushels and wheat at 008,029,000. Prices rise as farm outputs hit unprecedented levels nationwide. The note covers rice pecans and related crops as well.

Washington, D. C United States Ars United States Department of Agricutors

Cooler Weather Expected Monday Night

An incoming north wind will lower temperatures to around ten below. Showers may occur but not persist with Tuesday bringing clearer skies and cooler conditions. A high pressure system over the Rockies shifts eastward, with unsettled weather spreading across the region as the battle of highs and lows continues.

Allet Ryall Gaya Rocky Mountain District Conor Rocky Montclad Ter Glon Texas

Did Not Execute General Agramonte Rumor Debunked

Report from New Orleans quotes authorities denying a claim that General C. M. y Agramonte was executed by constitutionalists. The 85 year old former Cuban ally, long a California lawyer resident in the area, dismisses the untrue rumors amid assertions of his health and safety. The article also notes oil regulatory moves and pipeline plans, plus a Zapatista crackdown expected soon and a December session of the Chamber of Deputies. A separate item reports a tenth post office robbery at Lacon, New York, with a strongbox blown and stamps seized.

Mexico City Vera Gros Galveston New Orlvene Tampica Profiucere Dave Gonzales Zapatistas

Weather Observation Report Across Regions

The report lists temperatures and conditions for multiple locations. Observed values include lows around the mid 20s to high 30s, highs near 80, with wind shifts from southwest to other directions and varying precipitation. Overall conditions range from partly cloudy to cool and damp.

Balkan Front Advances and Balkan Declared Neutrality Report

The dispatch describes Bulgarian and Austro German forces pushing north in Serbia, capturing key towns and threatening Nish while Serbian defense collapses elsewhere. Romanian neutrality remains, with Entente pressure to open Balkan communications. On Gallipoli the Turkish claim success against a transport, and Greek cabinet shifts amid neutrality policy. Eastern fronts show heavy but indecisive fighting near Riga and Dyinsk with Russian operations paused in Galicia.

Serbia Krusrvac Hernia Nish Kraauvac Anid Pasced Berbians Bulgari Etromnites Likewies Parle Teesaes Pritin Roumania Roumanie Beest Balkana Roumanis Gallipoli Turkey Nes Sed Chamber of Deputies Skouioudis Afa Greece Riga Dyinsk Galicia Stripa Urat

Globe Seized Under Military Law in London Inquiry

The Globe, seized by police, remained under authorities’ control as London officials cited military law. Editor Charles Palmer said the paper was calmly awaiting developments with no steps yet taken to prosecute. The report also notes Krusevas in Serbia near Wish was occupied by German troops per a morning army statement.

Berlin London Krusevas Wish Nbar Globe Charles Palmer The Palmer

Scriptures Support Wilson Defense Plan

The report notes President Wilson cites Ezekiel Chapter 33 verses to back a national defense policy. A letter from the White House quotes verses urging watchman duty and warning the people, linking scriptural guidance to security decisions.

Wilson Ezekiel Seth Washington Peldent Wilson Aeffer Seth Low White House

Fire alarm causes panic at Peabody high school

In Peabody Massachusetts a fire alarm in the old high school triggered fear among about 200 pupils at the Parochial School complex. A boy reportedly jumped through a window to escape the blaze, renewing memories of the October 28 disaster that had resulted in 21 deaths, while smoke and a radiator hissed and students stampeded.

Peabody Mass Bowery Thair Wijteh Wijteh Rasuiled Stemm

German Cruiser Undine Sunk by Submarine Off Sweden

The German light cruiser Undine was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine off the South Swedish coast on November 7. Official reports say nearly the entire crew was saved. Undine displacement 2672 tons, length 222 feet, armed with ten 4.1 inch guns and two 18 inch torpedo tubes, built in 1901.

Harlin London Seys

Rochambeau Sails After Fire in Reserve Bunker

A French steamer from New York, the Rochambeau, reported four fires in its reserve bunker. The captain said the ship is not in danger but battles with a blaze in the coal bunkers. Rescue measures and crew actions were underway as officials assess damage and fuel impact.

The Rochambeau New York Finifax Tagelver Vpire Reserva Hunkkor Smrud Neil Halit

Photographers Target Baltimore & Ohio Workers in Grafton

In Grafton, a group armed with cameras is photographing every employer at the Baltimore & Ohio railroad station. The incident involves numerous employees being photographed while drinking, with procedures around a prohibition by JF Turner, chief examiner of the rubba.

Grafton W. Vs Baltimore & Ohio Railroad JF. Turner

War horses for Europe pass through Pittsburgh edits

Fragmentary report notes ships forwarded to Flvaheth in New Jersey for transport to Europe. Trade figures suggest attempts to patson horses in western elite sparked opposition to assembling the horses in Pittsburgh.

Pitteburg Odag Flvaheth N. J Myrope Roeperind Hornea da Pittsburg

Britton Press Surprised at American Note

A century old dispatch notes Britton Press astonished by an American note. The piece cites London's reaction and commentary from observers about wartime policy, neutrality, and aid to allies. Mentions Admiral von Tirpitz and Allied reactions, with discussion of blockade and international law amid global conflict.

Britton Press American Note Guerin United States Admiral von Tirpits Rommerne Biantard Saya Amoriow i Mnakite America Germany

Guardian comments on American view of naval blockade

Manchester dispatch quotes the Guardian arguing the United States view on blockades may undermine the naval blockade system. It contends railroads connect neutrals to Germany, suggesting Interference with German trade would force a political shift. The piece weighs whether to declare a blockade now or defer until postwar treaty terms.

Manchester England Guardian United States Holland Denmark Nonway Germany The A& Ah Armenea Stoma

American Press Opinions Support Protest Theme

Across Dallas Times Herald, Galveston Tribune, Houston Chronicle and others, pundits argue American backing for protests against support of Britain amid war. Commentary frames U S policy as defending American rights, condemns isolationists, and questions neutrality amid Britain’s pleas and wartime alliances.

Broadway Bank Closes in St Louis After Deposit Run

The Broadway Bank in northern St Louis closed after a Saturday daytime deposit refusal and was put under state inspection. Deposits were about 814 000 with 100 000 in capital and discoun, and the bank faced cash handling issues amid broader banking strain. The National Bank of Commerce terminated the Broadway Bank as a clearing agent, and Bankers Trust Company, in receivership, owned stock and funds from it.

Ls. Se Broadway Bank St Louis seratiniGt Butte Rapial Lvaiay

No Army Vacancies Cited For Commission Raises Likely

Washington Nov 8 Army privates and noncommissioned men will have limited chance to reach commission. Semipetitive examinations may come soon due to vacancies for second lieutenants. The sole path for privates and corporals to obtain commissions likely rests on legislation at the upcoming congressional session to increase the military establishment.

Washington, D. C Coxgresa

Japanese praise US for coronation courtesy in Tokyo

The Asahi Shimbun of Osaka thanks the United States government for its courtesy in the coronation arrangements. It notes the absence of naval representation by other powers and mentions Ambassador Guthrie and treaty representatives leaving for Kyoto to attend the ceremonies.

Tokio United States Saratoga Asahi Shimbun Osaka China Japan Guthriel Kioto

New York Warns on Cold Storage Eggs Labels After November 15

New York a state foods and markets official warns that cold storage eggs sold after November 15 must bear a 48 stamp and that dealers must display signs announcing cold storage eggs are on sale. The advisory was received by merchants today.

New York John 3. Dillon Ese

Armed ship Tara sunk in the Mediterranean

London reports that the British merchantman Tara was attacked in the Mediterranean. The Belilah, armed merchantman, was said to be sunk after engagement with German forces. Details remain unclear and verbatim dispatches are fragmented.

Tara Mediterranean

Roumania May End War in the Balkans

Milan based dispatch reports Romanian Premier T. V via Paris states a ministerial crisis has passed. Intervening leaders suggest Roumania could influence the Balkan war by delaying entry, keeping neutrality, and awaiting a favorable strategic moment as supplies and forces concentrate.

Roumania Balkans Milan Mate Paris Ministeria Erasis Actes Ramana Ttewer Emen Ujwo

Germans Regret Whitlock Report

Secretary Lansing disclosed that German authorities in Belgium told American Minister Brand Whitlock they regretted certain published reports about events in Belgium. He noted no official communications had passed between Berlin and Washington regarding Whitlock’s status. Whitlock would sail from Amsterdam Wednesday for a possible reassignment.

Washington Lansing Odly Belgium America Brand Whitlock Whiticock Bertin Whitlock

U S Notes on British Sea Blockade and Neutral Rights

The United States issues a note through Ambassador Page to Britain outlining neutral rights amid the German and Austrian blockade. It argues the need for lawful conduct and direct redress via diplomatic channels rather than courts, criticizing British claims of increased trade and detailing objections to detentions and searches of neutral vessels. The message cites American interests, calls for adherence to international law, and lists key points from the British position and U.S. responses.

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