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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1915

Page

8

Governor sees end of raids along the border

Governor James E. Ferguson meets with Mexican leaders at Nuevo Laredo and Titan her plan to curb border violence. The talks with First Chief Carranza and Mexican officials aim to coordinate American and Mexican actions, ease raids, and stop illegal crossings. Ferguson is hosted at the International & Great Northern corridor and discusses reforms, immigration, and agrarian issues with Mexican authorities.

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Attorney Shot Seated in Office in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth on November 24 attorney Ledgerwood was shot dead in his office by J W Whisenant after a dispute tied to a bankruptcy case. Miss Mary Melton, a stenographer, witnessed Whisenant draw a pistol and Ledgerwood collapse as Whisenant was fatally wounded. The gunfire followed tensions within Buford Company creditors who had closed the clothing business at Second and Market streets.

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Brand Whitlock Reaches New York

Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium and Mrs Whitlock were greeted by a Toledo delegation upon arrival aboard the Ryndam in New York on November 24. They will stay through Thanksgiving, then travel to Washington Toledo and Cleveland before Whitlock rejoins Belgium duties. The ship faced a storm and struck two electric masts and part of the bridge. Also, New York Court of Appeals set January 30 as the start of execution for ex priest Bans Schmidt convicted of auto…

New York Brand Whitlock Bel -Gium Whitlock Toledo Washington Cleveland Thiplomat Betzium Rotterdam Schmidt Albany Court of Appeals Bans Schmidt

Weather Forecast For Several Cities Improvised Report

Local forecast for San Antonin Vente and St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Skanbas City New York Washington covers temperatures, winds and precipitation. Report includes daily highs in 30s to 60s and southerly to northerly winds with rain or cloudy conditions expected in parts of the region.

ST. Louis Dours Chicago Milwaukee Skanbas New York Washington

Arrival of Aviators In San Antonio Draws Big Crowd

A US Army air squadron under Lt. Maulois did not land Wednesday at Fort Sam Houston due to strong south wind. Crowds from San Antonio and Austin gathered, awaiting the aviators with military bands, reception committees, and civilian spectators lining the field. A later departure was planned for Thursday morning.

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Sill officers reassigned amid aviation show plans

Fort Sill reports that Hight Crom will not remain in San Antonio long as he is ordered to report to the commanding officer of the aviation show in San Diego. Three other officers receive orders to take over duties, including First Lieutenants Herbert Sargue and Walter Nerner and a third unnamed officer.

Fort Sill San Antonio San Diego Cal Herbert Ao Sargue Walter

White House Guarding Tightened After Security Breach

Reported near collapse of a state building complex in Washington prompts tightened security around the White House. Officials say heightened orders were issued for entrances and surrounding streets as precautionary measures amid unusual crowds and a heightened threat perception.

Captain narrates supply of warships in Atlantic clash

A 1911 account describes coal and sugar shipments aboard the Berwind to support American vessels. Witnesses recount German attempts to intercept, the Battle of the Cunard fleet, and the Berwind’s role in aiding cruisers despite U S pressure.

Secretary Lansing addresses German vessel cases in New York

Lansing states the inquiry finds Captain Boyt not proven guilty of fraudulent finance tied to Hamburg American Line. He notes possible recall of diplomatic action if proof emerges of law violations. Officials will monitor new vessel actions affecting Captain Boyt and related ships.

Washington Lansing Boyt Armericat Yoris State Department Rial New York Bov-Ra Hamburg-Acertean Line Departiment Bby-Ed Jover Acti Secretery Lansing Wood Berdwern

Democrats Favor Early National Convention

New York Nov 24 Democratic national committee chairman McCombs said the party favors an early convention with dates in the first two weeks of January. He noted city selections could be Chicago St Louis San Francisco or Baltimore depending on political signals and timing. A national committee meeting in Washington set for November 7 to fix time and place. St Louis fundraising emerged to back a Democratic convention with $200 000 goal, about $90 000 already pledged.

New York Tran Willant Ote Combs Cavare McComba Ladax Hal New Baltimore Chicago St. Louis Bellas San Francisco McCombs National Carmmitine Washington Stlemph

Admiral Winslow Sails to Topolobampo From San Francisco

Washington November 24. Admiral Winslow commanding the Pacific fleet was ordered from San Francisco to Topolobampo Mexico with the cruiser San Diego and two extra marines to land and protect Americans driven from sugar points. The Annapolis group remains at Topolobampo for protection and nearby cruisers Naleigh and New Orleans stand ready to assist as needed.

Washington, D. C Pacific Flret San Francises Fopelobampo Mex Srith San Diego Oliver Topolobampa Naleigh Xew Orleans Topolabampo Lexs San Francisco

Dismantling Bid Invites At Panama-Pacific Exposition

Officials announce bids to dismantle main ex hibit palaces except California and Rover Story Sheep Naty buildings. Palermo notes storm damage with awards and shipments interrupted, including Kansas building transported in sections. State University traffic disrupted as article details storm aftermath.

BAN Pranciech Cal Anton Faly Rover Calfornia Palermo Emily Ackouets Stato! Baris —Gromt Vermicht Kansia Sicily State University

Border Reflected Credit to Army and Nation Letter

A Washington letter commends Dad Beverdh and others for their conduct during a difficult border situation. The author thanks the unit and notes the service reflected credit on the army and nation, expressing regret that broader recognition cannot be more widespread. The praise highlights judgment, duty, and restraint shown by those named.

Washington Tobury Majur Getytel Dad Beverdh

Ford to End War Peace Expedition Planned

Ford plans a peace mission to Europe to seek an end to the war. He will lead a group of pacifists from neutral countries and meet with negotiators as talks begin. Telegrams urge President Wilson to support a neutral peace initiative. Mrs Heay Ford donated funds to the Women’s Peace Party in the campaign.

Ford Detroit Europe Armerican Pacificdsty New York Oscar Washtegtin White House Witaon Ty Asaier Heay Ford Womens Peace Party

Building two vessels valued at six million dollars

Report from Philadelphia November 21 states that four steamships valued at about six million dollars have been priced with Delaware River shipbuilding companies. Two are for the Mexican Petroleum and two others are voyllars. Contracts now held by yards on the Delaware River total approximately five million eighty thousand dollars and aggregate one million seven hundred ninety nine thousand for the projects.

Pitiladel Plasa Ntrets Delaware River Mexican Petroleum Conning Volliars Delaware Viver Tar Sir Valied Ab Dela

Allies Preparing Balkan Surprise Warns of New Efforts

Fragmented dispatch reports Allied planners in Greece and Britain moving toward unexpected actions in the Balkans as leaders confirm continued support for liberation efforts. Ambiguities abound in the garbled text, but references to Asquith and a Serbian government member suggest high level coordination between Great Britain France and allied powers.

Greece Faust Asquith Menadtny Britain France England

Inspections Fee Law Challenged by Aust School Board

The Aust city school board refuses to pay inspection or license fees under a new Texas act, arguing the law is unconstitutional. The attorney general is asked for an opinion on validity and enforcement procedure where counties fail to comply, with similar refusals noted for a San Antonio municipal building contract.

Guile Annieinal Texas City School Board of Aust Fes Hendrickson Losnectar Ot Attorney General Department Cedrrstond San Antonio

Death by Own Action Rate High New York 84

A garbled New York statistics note reports high deaths by self-harm, citing figures and percentages per population, with references to an insurance company and a mortial report. Names and clear details are obscured, but the item centers on rising self-inflicted fatalities and proportional rates.

New York New San Brandeos

Unclear OCR Item Censures Education Policy

Fragmented text discusses a national university topic and a former president, with references to education in the United States and criticisms voiced at a teachers' meeting. No clear names, dates, or places are readable due to OCR errors.

Inchesten N.Y New United States Bireun Mars National University Schol Fenchars William 8 Tatlin Iear Yorks Flite Visoante Taft

Battle News From Balkans and Front Lines Amid Shifting Claims

Reports from Athens and Reuters indicate Montsire remains disputed while Greek rulers seek Allied clarity. German forces push toward Pristina as Russia eyes a broader Balkans campaign. Vienna and Berlin downplay alarms. Irish leader Redmond praises Belgian resilience and pledges continued support for independence.

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Real Army Moral Allis AilTener Tes Constantine War

Paris dispatch reports British secrets for wear and a reel conversation. AilTener Tes Constantine War notes potential next moves. Ragland Dye reportedly to have four as itliva or similar. Continued on next page.

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