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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1915

Page

7

Obregon Deploys Army to Fight Villa in Sonora

Near Paso, Texas, Carranza forces announced a large force moves toward Guaymas area to invade Sonora from the south and contest control with Villa. Villa’s army heads toward Amora via Casa Grandes as heavy units concentrate near Navajo Bay, amid railroad movement constraints and official reports of slow Villa advance westward from the Grandes district.

Paso Tex Hregen Guaca Jura Miguel ‘Dieguuz Tzurketh Tevic Bingloa Carranza Romsulite Sonora Villa Amora Casa d Grandes Rugal Navajo Bay Sonormssinnion Southern Pacific Madyselion National Gusda Yajure Serranto Masatlin Giaymas Theasad Grandes

Secretary Lansing Confers as Huerta Overthrow Mends

Washington October 4 Secretary Lansing said he will meet with Mexican representatives and factions to discuss the revolution against Huerta. He stated the United States seeks to avoid dealing with unaffiliated groups and will pursue a Pan American conference as a follow up. Carranza has replaced Nafarrate in Matamoros with a new commander and made border changes to tighten patrols.

Washington Diwelre Durrta Huerta United States Lansing State Department General Carranza General Nafarrate Matamoros Tran

Embargo on Mexican laborers and arms reaching Laredo

Mexican authorities reportedly embargo laborers leaving Mexico as 4 passenger traffic falls off and Villa deserters concern Carranza factions in Sonora. Colonel Jesus Garza traveled through Laredo en route to Mexico with a report of Carranza forces and a consignment of 1230 high power rifles reaching Laredo for shipment across the river.

Llaredo Tex Mexico Nelte Jesus M. Garze General Obregon Villa Carranza Lances Sonora Laredo Carranza

Navy Plan Calls for Fast Battle Cruisers Addition

A White House conference with President Wilson Secretary Daniels and Rep Fedgett approved a naval program for the coming session. The plan calls for adding fast battle cruisers to the fleet, the navy currently has none. The group discussed naval estimates, midshipman enrollment at the academy, and Wilson’s Wednesday consultation with Edison headed board.

Washington, D. C Ot. S Wolson Daniele Fedgett House Naval Committee White House Congress Shell Daniels Natal McFinie Bis England France Naval Academy Academy Wilson Will Vonfay Thomas A. Edison Myijgeens Woetatgien Fis Mgertne Piang Peyote

Highest dam in the world finished at Rouse Idaho

The Grey Arrow Rock Dam near Boles, completed by the U S Reclamation Service, stands 246.5 feet high from foundation to crest. It required blasting 915 feet of granite and cost about 2 million dollars under the original estimate. The Bulger river channel was turned into an nine mile reservoir with 80 billion gallons storage, watering 100000 acres. The Bolus irrigation project will repay the 12,000,60 government cost over 80 years.

Rouse Idaho Grey Arrow Rock Boles United States Reclamation Service Bulse Bulge Gettlery Jthin Vear Ray Wits Ligeia

Private Sullivan Found Slain Near Fort Brown

The body of Private Patrick J. Sullivan of Troop C, Third U S Cavalry, was found in the water near the Kle Grande near Fort Brown. Robbery is suspected as the motive. He was 25 or 28, last seen at 7 PM on patrol duty the previous night. Born in Ireland, Sullivan had served nearly five years.

Brownsville Tex Patrick J. Sullivan Third United States Cavalry Sullivan Ally Yadrid Treland

Anglo-French loan likely approved by firm

An important announcement from P. Bergin and Company states the Anglo-French loan was made today. Subscriptions to the system writing will be received at the office, with details set for delivery and settlement.

New York P. Bergin and Company Lukoeow

Fry Found Guilty in Young County Forgery Case

Wichita Falls Tex Oct 4 After a long trial E W Pr former county judge of Young county was found guilty of forgery and assessed at two years in prison Defense lawyers planned a motion for a new trial by 5 pm The second case against Free was called and continued to allow the defense more time to investigate whether a medical decision could be sought

Wichita Falls Tex E. W. Pr Young County Free T. B. Jones Qrtaner 13

Not Critical, Wilson Says on German Note

The situation is not critical, says Wilson. The president and State Department view the note from Count von Bernatorff as feasible on points raised. Lansing will not answer formally immediately but will confer with the German ambassador to seek clarifications. Germany’s stance edges closer to U.S. positions though no disavowal of the Lusitania sinking is given.

United States State’ Department Lansing Count von Bernatorff Administration Office Germany

General Lopez Takes Change at Matamoros

Report from the border notes General Eugenie Lopez replacing units and taking command at Matamoros to quell bandit activity. Rival patrols and reinforcements are positioned along the Rio Grande as U S authorities tighten security. Mexican bandit activity has slowed amid shifting forces and reports of refugees and checkmate maneuvers near Donna.

President Wilson to attend second world series game

President Wilson plans to travel to Philadelphia Saturday to watch the second game of the world series. He will be accompanied by Secretary Tumulty and Helen Woodrow Bones.

Presiden Philadelphia Washington Wilson Tumutly Helen Woodrow Bones

Weather observations across multiple cities shown

The report lists temperatures, wind directions, and conditions for St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee and Washington. It notes cold and varying winds with rain and cloud cover across stations and provides 24 hour and 44 hour temperature ranges and trends.

Observattiona Tide ST. Louis Chicago Milwaur Tieremnitey Cloudmare Warner Owe Moura Washington Elears

Bandits Rob Fort Worth Bank in Morning Holdup

Robbers struck Keller State Bank between 5 and 6 am several men executed the plan. Cashier Adams was forced with a revolver, locked in the vault with an assistant, while the trio then fled in cars. The stolen sum is not disclosed, last reported fifteen miles northeast of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Tex Keller State Bank Adams BP. My Toem Ang

Minneapolis Considers May Adopt Prohibition

Minneapolis faces a life and death struggle over prohibition with a county option. The city, home to over 25 000 residents, is one of the nation’s largest to vote on the issue. About 400 saloons operate in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Minn Minneapols

Schmidt Trial Begins in Los Angeles Murder Case

The trial of an unnamed defendant for murder in connection with the Las Angeles Troes explosion on October 2, 2010 was to begin today. A witness list exceeds 200 with key prosecution witnesses including Me Min Wal, a conspirator arrested with Tames Ab, McNamara, and who later turned state's evidence. Various estimates project a trial lasting from one to several months.

WS Angeles Moh Iriel Btatitinn Las Angetes Troes Tuthiing Sama Hte Sunia Te & Lewellyn Iron Works Minwal

Militia Mobilizes as Morenci Tensions Rise

Reported in Clinton and nearby camps, authorities warn of possible disorder as an expeditionary detachment of 48 Arizona militiamen under Major John L Donkersley prepares to arrive. Clashes feared amid miner unrest, though no serious incidents had occurred in Clifton overnight.

Clinton Are Ueto Arizona JL. H. Donkersley Vion Clifton Muteal Morenci

Canal Again Blocked Delays Panama Traffic

Cable advices to the War Department indicate the Panama Canal will likely open to traffic before November. Farm slides on the east bank of Gold Hill began September 20 and progressed steadily, marking the canal’s first serious traffic disruption since its opening over a year ago, with hundreds of vessels affected.

Washington, D. Cy Panama Canal War Department Gold Hill

Jitney and Railways Discussed by Association Meeting

Industry groups in San Francisco gathered to debate transportation policy and the impact of jitneys interurban buses and electric railways on railway mileage. Officials emphasized membership and the collective influence of allied organizations on future rail operations.

San Francisco Calif Mlebtrie Hich Hutk Aiec United States

Falls From Window Kill Teen Cartoonist in Chicago

Stewart W. Durethers, a cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune, plunged tenth from a fifth story window in a downtown area while two friends stated he sat in the window seeking relief from a headache. His mother Mrs. Neil Corpthiis lives in Payetlevitr Arkansas. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chwage Stewart W. Durethers Tig

Picket Lines in Chicago Strike Turns Vague

Picket lines formed in Chicago as factory workers in a clothing district protest conditions. Police reserve units were stationed as officials said demonstrators would march to city hall tonight. Details remain murky amid reports of alleged misconduct by police during the disruption.

Chicago Clothinis T Manufacturing Fistrice Laren Spanduog Eirike

Albanian Forces Claim Victory Over Turks in Balkans

A wartime report from Sota describes Albanian troops defeating Turkish forces in the region, with Albanian units advancing and securing strategic positions as authorities in the area tighten control amid ongoing conflict.

Machinists Strike In Cleveland War Plants

In Cleveland 600 machinists at the Cleveland Ajsto Machine Company struck Friday and planned a march on Peerless Automobile plant. Five hundred machinists at Warner & Swazey received a company response by noon. Leaders planned to press Standaut Tool Company workers to join the action.

Cleveland Cleveland Ajstomade Machine Company Peerless Automobile iWarner & Swazey Company Standaut Tool Company

Submarine flotilla on 2200 mile voyage to naval stations

Long distance movement reports four US submarines K-38 K-4 K-7 and K-9 proceeding under power toward naval stations at Tronaluty 2200 miles away. If completed without aid it would mark a new respect for United States and Marines. Mairwind aboard as passenger carrier noted. K submarines will replace the Fo group withdrawn after the F-4 sinking near Honolulu last March.

San Francisco Cal United States Tronaluty Mairwind Fo Group Honolutn

Statue for West Point Washington Del donors statue halted

A bronzed equestrian statue of General Washington intended for the military academy at West Point has been delayed by the donor’s condition for the gift. The statue is under construction and the donor’s stipulation links the gift to Civil War veteran ties. Fort Worth Holds Style Show Fort Worth Det Fort Worth hosts a week long style show opening tonight with fourteen ring models featured. The event is under the Cham of Commerce auspices with a village night and university night planned for visitors and students.

Washington, DU Del General Washington West Point Gugen Fort Worth Det Don Givle Commecce Detesitera Ose Fel Roma Sind Mane Paculte Menshors

Gheege Enters War On Side Of Allies

Political confusion surrounds Greece and France as reports claim Greek alignment with the Allies. French troops reportedly land near Salonika as Entente forces move in the Balkans while Athens explains government aims amid calls for unity.

Gheege Athens Saniles Ain Paris Monich Willes Sekowski Fovyernmiental Atfahr Salonik France Engefang Friends Greece

Bulgaria Faces Crucial Choice Amid World War I Pressures

British and Allied observers debate Bulgaria’s stance as it weighs breaking with the Central Powers or remaining neutral. Berlin and Sofia report and deny Russian ultimatums while German, Austrian, and Turkish forces position near Serbia. The Entente hopes Bulgaria’s move could reshape the Balkan balance as Western fronts show German gains and French defense stiffens.

Unclear text fragment from historical wire story

Fragmentary OCR item mentions Bulgaria and tensions with Russia and possible withdrawal from a line of relations. Lacks coherent details or clear entities to specify.

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