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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1915

Page

7

Weakley to Succeed Clegg as Chamber President

A.B. Weakley of the Collins Company is nominated to be the next president of the Chamber of Commerce for the coming term. The nominating committee also proposes a full slate of directors to be voted on at the annual meeting November 14.

A.B. Weakier Collins Company Chrmher of Commerce Weakley Ulso Ic Bain sUeetig Toosdar Presi Dent Wallatin Travennance Bourd Ywllle Nedition i Wu Ollier Chester Perrel Jeny Chy Fur Sey Iontha Virectara Lerne Buri Rt We Cook Conray Srulth Mildetrand Abele Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Gomlton Texan Aero Club Tegardeg Hicks Mev Weakley C. ET

Obregon 10 Push Sonora Campaign Reported

In northern Mexico General Alvaro Obregon leads a final effort to drive Villa forces from Sonora as Carranza troops move west along the Nogales to Hermosillo corridor. Dispatches from Naco, Sonora, say Obregon aims to contact Villa near the Nogales line while Carranza forces advance with limited opposition.

Douglabaris Geeral Alvaro Ghregan Corranga Lechief Mexico Villa Sonora Carranza Irager Naco Sonar Plung Laupen Nogales Hermosillo Sub

Mire Weakley Named Fundraising Chair for 24th Committees

A local political row announces Mire Weakley will succeed Clegg as president of the committee group. The notice states she will start after December 24 and will serve as second LT, Chez, with duties including organizing outreach and ensuring election logistics.

Mire Weakley Fie Mhember Comumieres Aml Ember

American steel makers claim parity with German rivals

An East Coast trade report from the Aera Club of Annerten states American steel manufacturers have perfected Ammagneto to equal the best German works. The committee cites Alberto Rantoy Dumont and several nautical experts among those consulted in its investigation of motor forging in the East.

New York Ainertean Steel Mienufactuurs Hive Bese Prada Athe Aescording Mitter Aera Club Annerten Mator Germany Alberdo Rantoy Dumont

Paris store fire destroys Bon Marche annex

Fire destroyed the annex of the Bon Marche department stores in Paris yesterday. The loss is attached to August 30, totaling about 20,000,000 francs with debris including old furniture art and oriental rugs valued at 40,000,000 francs insured to cover rebuilding.

Paris Tae Lor Inzurance

Jobs for erring men and new employment bureau

Esring men brought before the Court of Domestic Relations plead inability to find work. Judges announce 24 employment bureau openings next week to place these men rather than jail. Judge J. J. Hopkins says sending men to jail punishes their families and fails to help.

Chicago Court of Domestic Relations Wii Ve Jim Vis Seid J. JH. Hopkins Fhe Court

British gold to U S New York war munitions payment

British gold valued at 15,780,000 dollars arrived aboard the Stetmers Lapland and St Paul and was landed in New York. Much of it was unsigned to New York banks to pay for war munitions ordered by Britain. A separate dispatch notes Serbian moves near the Albanian border and troop shifts to Montenegro.

New York Stetmers

Weather observations across cities show warm trend

Observations from Hammys and major cities report temperatures ranging from 24 to 46 degrees with prevailing westerly to southwest winds. Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington record generally clear to cloudy skies and rising highs while lows hover near daytime baselines.

Hamm Louis Valle Morthwest Chicago Ughat Milwaukee Kansas City New York Weliest Uy Washington

More Than Million Dollars for Turkeys in New York

New York health officials step up inspections at markets for Thanksgiving purchases. Dr L Brown warns diners to avoid excess alcohol and overeating, advising light meals and vegetables. Estimated New York Thanksgiving bill surpasses 1.19 million dollars.

New York Guy Heath Department Dr. L. Brown

Labor Federation Defeats Socialists at Thirtieth Convention

The American Federation Labor delegates at the Thirtieth annual convention defeated calls for an eight hour day, backing President Gompers in a speech on economic action. A resolution to study unemployment and vagrancy was adopted, and the federation remained steadfast against naval increases, with next year set for Baltimore.

American Federation Dayor Preachiwn! Gebipers John Sixprtrick Illinois!State Federation of Laver Io Labor Gompers Fte Federation Tl Ondaris Gomners Congress United States Tah. R Baltimore

Coal rates unchanged by delayed ICC order

Washington November 46 The Interstate Commerce Commission postponed the effective date of hard oil rates in the anthracite case until January 1 marking the second postponement. Original orders set for December 1. the extension delays application of rates between Pennsylvania mines and the Atlantic seaboard.

Washington, ID. C Interstate Communiea Commission Pennsylvania Atlantic Seaboard

China unsure on joining Allies amid war pact pressure

President Yuan Shikai resists fully joining the Entente force pledges, seeking to avoid surrendering sovereignty. Britain is thought to have originated the sugar pact idea, with Japan not yet involved.

Peking Chive Yuan Bbal Kai Ger‘nan Sood Japan

Bulgars Hold Americans Sal onies in Pacis

In Pacis, Bulgarian and American consulates press for release of four American physicians detained at Vekup after occupation. Dr Cornelius of Berea Ky says he prefers to stay at Vekup with the Lady Paget Upsultat. Missouri Auditor on trial. Meantime John Gordon, Indiana editor, faces charges over a political warrant dispute.

Salonies Pacis Baward Biuart Besten Vekup Cornelius Berea Misouri

Three Planes Drift From Route to Austin Flight

A squadron of four aeroplanes diverged from their flight path amid haze, landing briefly at Lampasas and Kingsland before continuing toward Austin. Two returned to the route, while one was reported missing and another in danger. after hours the remaining aircraft resumed toward the capital with authorities noting delays and rumors.

Tyson

Army planes depart Waco for Fort Sam Houston flight

A First Aero Squadron mission from Waco Texas to Fort Sam Houston San Antonio proceeded without incident. Lieutenant Carters led six biplanes climbing to about two thousand feet then turning southeast toward Austin. Speeds ranged 62 to 80 mph with favorable weather and little wind observed.

Waco Tex E. Carters Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Carberry S Rawen C. G. Chapman Rader T. D. Milling B. D. Fowlois Weer Fourpis Austin Army O. BE. Wiliams

Air squadron expected in city by Wednesday noon

Captain B D Foulois reports the first air squadron will reach San Atticuilo between 10 and 11 o clock Wednesday morning with a possible dawn overflight above the city. Secretary Carrington was informed by telegram of the projected arrival.

Frantois Wire B. D. Foulois Wi Tre John B. Carrington Chamber San Atticuilo Port Farcartes Captain Fouloia Addres Cantal Fouluit Waco

Aeroplane arrivals heralded by local groups at Fort Sill

A garbled report notes reception committees from the Chamber of Commerce Lexis Acre Club and others to greet aviators upon arrival. Lin HK Telegary Lamont Fauio mention landing, with confusion over routing and a Houston maneuver.

Hitors Chamber of Commerce Lexis Acre Club Roly Cio Chamber of Ann— Inerce Wkents Hanon Honlein Lancheon Lin HK Lamont Fauio Wei Furt Suny Tlouston

Governor to Meet General Carranza at Laredo Conference

Governor James Ferguson of Texas arrives in Laredo with General Hutchings for a talks with General Venustiano Carranza. The expected outcome is broad cooperation to ease border tensions and support the new leadership in the Mexican revolution.

Carranza Laredo Tex James Fergner Texas Amikol Hutchings Vons Watink Che International Bridge Noth Koy Eeaimenta Genero Cariza Inspeehir Chars Levoileritiad Auyyice Beenian Af Ta Ait Allerieay Sentinyenta Eee

British Officers Lost in War Fortnight Totals

London reports for the fortnight ending October 28 show 474 officers killed and 837 wounded. Total casualties reach 1408 with 632 killed in action or by wounds, 11,352 wounded and 165 missing. Armies casualties rise since the war began, with 19,068 total listed.

Anavcintw Lonton

Governor pledges full fair measure of ideas in local option

Governor Mergisen states in a letter made public today that he will do everything to enforce the will of the people on local option. He writes that after the Bell county campaign the anti prohibitionists accepted the result and that governors should cooperate with local authorities to ensure a fair treatment of all views. The letter was released by Rev H D Knickerbocker of the First Methodist Church in Temple.

Houston Tus Bell County Mergisen H. D. Knickerbocker First Methodist Church Rell Rell Enunty

No Interstate Rate Postponed For Galveston Shipments

The move to apply interstate rates on re consigned shipments from the Atlantic seaboard through Galveston to Texas points was indefinitely postponed after a Texas Railroad conference in Houston. New tariffs will not be filed. shipments will continue under present Texas rates. Bishop Moore in Cincinnati Stricken. Swede Officers Visit in France. Rett Arrives in Cleveland.

Galveston Tex Atlantic Seaboard Texas Houston Interstate Commerce Commission

London Denies Greek Blockade Amid Balkan War News

London reports no blockade of Greece and no admittance of Greek war steps. Dispatches say Serbia moves capital to Prisrend and Fetch hosts diplomats while British and Entente forces assess the Dardanelles and Macedonia fronts amid cautious optimism.

London Foreign Office Selma United Kingdom Balkans Monastirathy Berbh Pristina Bart Kitel Greece Athens Gregre Wessipe Belind Tres Pass M. Rhaills Soares Macedonia Prisrend Montenegro Constantinople Germany Dardanelles Riga Cumania

Greece Seeks Safety as Balkans Tension Grows

Berlin reports Greece aims to stay neutral amid rising danger. Dispatches say Athens may disarm and curb Serbian border crossings, though unconfirmed. Observers fear Greece could become a transit area for Serb movements toward Albania, with Vienna echoing caution.

Hundred drownings from Salgo river bridge collapse near Liyeats

A London reporting line notes one hundred people were swept away when a bridge over the Salgo river near Liyeats collapsed. It mentions diplomatic strains with Bulgarians over textile strikes and ongoing labor actions by the Textile Workers' Union amid Greek and Turkish tensions.

Rome London Salgo River Liyeats Bieily

Differences Between Greece and Great Britain Reported Cause of Trouble

In Balunnet Greece on Nov 21 reports via Paria dated Nov 1 describe the premier Skouloudis facing rumors and expected developments. The dispatch notes strained relations and potential reasons for discord between Greece and Great Britain, with emphasis on the unfolding situation and anticipated clarification from authorities.

Greece Great Britain Balunnet Paria Skouloudis

Austrian envoy files a protest to Justice statement

Wallington reports Baron Zwiediner protested to the Department of Justice over a student issue implying Austrian consular officers’ actions. Dr Joseph Goriar, a former Austrian consul, allegedly provided info to A Bruce Bienski of DOJ. Officials question authorizing permission and Vienna’s involvement.

Bruce Biemski Bureau of Ivestigation Department of Justice Gorkar New York Geners von Nuber Vienna Foreign Office Baron Zwiediner Department Fieomplatut al Hie State’ Department Iba Auattiyn Tov'sien

Americans Freed in London Detention Case

Emil Mielke and Herman Krauss of Chicago, detained by British authorities after leaving a steamship near Kirkwall, were released at the American embassy’s request. Both men, naturalized Americans born in Germany, had lacked wartime identity papers.

Chicago Emil Miehke Herman Krauss Krivlianiafjord Rdinburg Scotland Loulon London Emil Mielke Herman Haauss Kritslanafjord Kirkwall

Charges and conspiracies in Hamburg America line plot

A New York court today heard details of a conspiracy involving the Hamburg American Line to violate U S customs laws by arranging supplies to German naval ships. Captain Boy-Ed and Dr Burne joined the scheme with millions spent to charter ships and deliver coal and provisions to German warships. The defense signaled possible withdrawal of a key witness as the trial progressed, with testimony outlining money transfers and vessel cargoes linked to German naval operations.

Iweetar United States K. Bov Naval Et Tache Lineani Atlantic Pacife Colire Bermuda Hoper D. Wued Mattias Ha Pregicia Brivalon Cuiiain K. Bu Hermon Wuedhathuehe Governo Mey Wood Wood New York Philadelphia San Francisco New Orleans Bemving Berwind Berwind Coal Company Buenz Company Bir Smuthe Leipzig Dresden Ouirlaht Sesis Bov-Ed Usp Trafalger Ebo Santa Maria Eleanor Woermer

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