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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1915

Page

9

Hillstrom Executed After Nervous Stand at Salt Lake

Utah's Hillstrom, condemned for murder, faced a tense dawn execution in a Salt Lake City prison. He fought guards briefly, spoke of innocence, and was led to the death chair as President Wilson sought stays that were denied. Continuous dispatches indicate a solitary, high‑tension scene with no TWU witnesses present.

Salt Lake City Utah Steph Mmistrom Wilson Wytten Beles Gabor Siripsorn Che A. C. Tre Hinlstrom Corlees Joe Momsenae Saia Corlees Hillatrom Feneky Hillstram Ed Rowan Denver Hillstrom Arthur Pratt Pwison Bushy Iity I. WW. W Fiistrant Jenny G. Morrison Arling Unsering Hanzing Pillstrom Antic Seryag

Detectives Battle Alleged Bandits In Dallas Shootout

Dallas detectives clash with alleged robbers after a daytime hold up. Officers George Bimicke and rank Smith were wounded but expected to recover. Suspects Ted Kelly of Gleghama City and Dave Wisner of Oklahoma City were named. Kelly allegedly hid at a rooming house before the confrontation.

Dallas Tex Teer City Bapital de Ted Kelly Gleghama City Dave Wislener Oklahams City Wiagner Lie Bidins Wluce Selly Wislener Tatlus WTC Hawkins Street Binoche Walter Oiranghik

Kitchener Holds Talks With General Sarrail in Saloniki

In Saloniki Forts reports Fort Kitchener British War Secretary conferred with General Sarrail commander of the French army of the Orient. The meeting followed plans in Corpus Christi Texas for a Gulf Coast annual exposition with a Woodmen of the World celebration and a 500 member initiation class.

Saloniki Bart Kitchener Gevent Sarrail Army of the Orient Corpus Corpus Christi Tex Woodmen of the World Gulf Coast

Weather roundup for multiple cities shows varied temperatures

San Antonio forecasts Friday night and Saturday with little change in temperature. Chicago expects possible rain with lows around 34. Temple and Wichita show clear streets but rising winds. New York and Washington report cooler conditions with moderate winds and low 30s to mid 40s, while Kansas City notes northerly trend and clear skies.

Kansas Washington Cimperntum Lwel Howrey

China asked to join allies as peage measure

China may join the Allied powers to prevent interference in the Pacific and preserve its government. Reports say neutral observers note potential benefits for China and Japan if China aligns with the Entente, with German influence and Angl-Russian interest influencing attitudes.

China Fenris Encenie Alliance Japan Chow Miliary Elise Europe Allen Hon Klao Chow Germany Tanan

Carranza Protests Over Zealandiacase Search

Washington reports Carranza government protests to Enshad over the recent search of the American steamer Zeakindia at Progresa, claiming violation of Mexican sovereignty. British authorities say the vessel was 4 careful measurement miles from shore, on high seas. Zealandiacase dominance has waned amid suspicions of aiding Germany.

Washington, D.C Carranza Enshad Zeakindia Progresa Germany

Bombardment Hits Vienna Area Military Establishments

VIENNA Now 19 Vin Lenton Ventre reports Austrian warplanes bombarded gas works railway station and barracks yesterday afternoon. A seaplane squadron reportedly attacked the Petorts San Nigglt Albaraxt arsenal and nearby facilities, but the fleet returned with no damage to air forces amid anti aircraft fire and three hostile planes.

Vienna Thas Vicy Navy San Nigglt Albaraxt Nahhithe Arsenal Dulatinn Yak Wworky Railway Stallion and Sever Yorks

Great storms meet on East Coast in historic collision

Reports from Washington to Jacksonville describe powerful Atlantic gales and Great Lakes storms creating widespread outages. Shipping disruptions spread from Brunswick to New York, with the Norwegain bark Kit driven aground and the tug Britannia abandoning Alfredo. Communications nationwide weakened as storms move northeast.

Washington B.C Atlantic Jacksonville Eastport Great Lakes Ohio Valley Treather Ureau South Atlantic Kit Brunswick Tammyr Atlanta Pointe South Carolina Georgia Florida Apalachteoin Fla Manile Hark Tillena

Long Journey Fort Worth Flight Diverts From Bowie Route

A World War I era air formation completes a rapid 414 mile direct flight from Fort Sill to Wichita Falls with six machines landing safely in good conditions. Lieut Carberry leads the group. Captain Foulois adjusts plans for the next leg toward Fort Worth to shorten travel time and avoid delays near Hawk.

Wicpota Falls Tex Fort IV FB. Carberry Wichita Falls Fort Sill Moz Geld Fort Silphout Wichita Falls B. D. Foulois Jutu End Worth Hawk Fort Worth Foulais Bunnay Loss Red River Caplin Fowlois Fort Gill Fort Sit Southwack Walon Nike

Air squadron departs for cross country flight to Fort Sam Houston

A fort worth aviation squadron left for a cross country journey aiming to reach Fort Sam Houston. Captain Poulas led the flight with lieutenants Milling Chapman Carberry Howen and Rader aboard. The group planned stops at Wichita Falls and other cities, weather permitting, to demonstrate wartime flying readiness.

Fort Sam Houston Wichita Falls Low Burnlay Patt Worth Mondas Waco Jebeer Oishh Poulals

Teutons Jeered At Drowning Victims After Ancona Sinking

The official inquiry into the Italian steamship Ancona sinking by a submarine off the Tunisian coast reports the submarine fired on wireless gear and lifeboats after the ship began to hoist a flag. Survivors used clothes to seal boat holes as jeers were alleged.

Naples Thomas Nelson Page United States Keane Ancona

Weather forecast promises clear cool days this weekend

Major Allen Allell of the local weather bureau predicts weather fit for a king for Friday and Saturday with clear skies and cooler temperatures in the seventies. The forecast covers no more than twenty four hours at a time as the recent storm moves away from the region. The low pressure now centers over the Great Lakes with high barometer and fair conditions to the west.

Allen Allell Iinger Great Lakes Zasteen United States

Exoneration Sought in Chicago Doctor Case.

A coroner's jury of six tending surgeons to decide if Dr Harry Basselien erred by not operating on a deformed Bollinger baby. They will hear from the infant's father and attending physicians at the German American hospital as the panel prepares its verdict.

Chicago Harry J. Basselien Rlether Alki Bollinger Hniselden H.C. Reimbieds Misra Don

Hotel convention opens amid worries over overhead costs

GM Wilhite of Emporia Kansas presided at the opening session of the Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma Hotel Men's Association meeting in St. Louis. He warned that hotels in small feeder cities struggle from high overhead, while many western hotel men plan to attend, and rumors circulated that two or more hotel groups might merge before the convention ends.

ST. Louis Mrt Wilhite Emporia Kan Eurico Missouri, Keneas Oklahoma Sen Tava Gwa Waurn Chicago Mt. Wankée

Birth Rate Outpaces Deaths In Germany, Inventor Claims

Hudson Maxim asserts Germany’s birth rate six times its death rate, arguing the nation’s future military power lies with women. He cites wartime prepacity and notes public servants’ day events in Waco and other Western cities with ex governors, officials, and judges in attendance.

Thicago Hudson Maxim Kanses Quiy Fort Leavenworth Germany

Carranza Travels to Nuevo Laredo Across Border

Gen. Venustiand Carranza head of Mexico's de facto government travels with a party toward Laredo opposite his city. A rain carrier and staff accompany him as a large escort meets the first chief about eighty miles east of the border. Arrival time at Nuevo Laredo remains uncertain, expected by night.

Barcer

Sritish gunboats sunk by submarine off Egyptian coast

Fragmentary report states British gunboats were sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean near the Egyptian coast. The damaged text hints at naval losses and possible Allied actions but lacks clear names, dates, or corroborating details.

Barian Joes Bnitsneu

Bodies Found On Track At Co Tex November First

Bodies of J. T. Stewart and S. S. Teves were found near Katy in Co Tex after violence. Victims suffered head injuries. Stewart had a fatal wound and others were mangled. Identification was made using lathe tools found at the scene.

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