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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1915

Page

7

President Wilson to wed Mrs Galt in December

Washington reports the engagement of President Woodrow Wilson to Mrs Norman Galt of Washington was publicly announced with plans for a private ceremony likely in early December. The couple, long close, will reveal their marriage with a national announcement amid a crowded social season at the White House. The wedding may precede a public appearance and a trip to the San Diego exposition, with a small private ceremony at the bride’s home following precedent set by former presidents.

Washington, D.C Woodrow Wilson Norman Guilt White House New Malmpshire Avemng Winent Circle United States Wilson Wilso Mrs. Galt New York Philadelphia Jouse Galtamotlutr Hell Jug Helen Woodrow Bones Tumulty Grayson Arcat White Hause Conservatories Colonél House Xounuy Congress Washington Executive Galt

Cold Weather Grips Region With Frost Likely

A sharp cold wave from the north bears down on the region bringing below freezing temperatures Friday night. Major Allen cites weather bureau data showing a drop from Thursday, with many stations reporting freezing or near freezing lows. frost may form in some areas though widespread frost is not certain. The blast spans west of the Mississippi, with snow reported in Minnesota and extreme western stations noting record lows amid storms in the east and Great Lakes region.

Sycomd Norther San Atomic Major Allen Weather Bureau Cremeler Juny Register Mississippi Tacky Mountain Theritsh Colorado Minnesota Teglon Antarson Charles City Iowa Concordia Kan Chelena Montana Huron North Platte Neb Omatw Hheridan Wyashing Sputane Washao Wile Felon Duluth Minn Gulf Athantic Great Lakes

Tropical Storm Developing Near Gulf Coast

Weather bureau reports show another tropical storm developing and approaching the gulf coast. Storm warnings were issued from Mobile to Cedar Key as radio reports indicate a well defined disturbance in the central Gulf of Mexico.

Washington, D Gulf Coast Weather Bureau Mobile Cedar Keyes Guilt Mexico

Mass Train Wreck on Mexican Route Kills Many

Washington Oct 7 A State Department report says all passengers died in a Mexican railway wreck between Vera Cruz and Mexico City with estimates of fifty dead and sixty injured. The crash occurred near Mastrata last Tuesday. Also reported is the wreck of the American schooner Tofa at Mantego Bay Jamaica. crew saved and vessel owned in Mobile.

Washington Aibarance Vera Cruz Mexico City State Department Mastrata Mobile Ala Borden Mantego Bay Jamaica Tota

Weather Observations Across Cities Noted Extremes

Fragmented weather data shows Chicago 49 cloudy with 15 mph southwest wind and 44 high, 24 hour low. Milwaukee reports 4 degrees and 54 high with northeasterly wind. Kansas City around 44 with cold northerly wind and 74 high. New York around 46 cloudy with northeast breeze. Boston highs 62 with light winds.

Fade Lowenst Tempersure Chicago Fair and Raider Inet Wourn Wilwaurge Yiemile Sewert Loniitumture New York Wietest

Ban on Prize Fights and Gambling Expands to Clubs

County officials order closes of establishments where prize fighting and gambling occur after a conference with County Judge Damon J. Vaels and Sheriff John W. Telow. Deputies to eject liquor outlets and gambling devices, including slot machines, punch boards, and certain games. District Judge W. S. Anderson’s grand jury charge aims to curb violations and enforce the law, citing prize fighting as felony.

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Explosion at Reina & Moshe Company plant kills four

An explosion at the Reina and Moshe Company plant injures six seriously and leaves a probable fatality. A Ba. veteran and four men are reported dead. The blast caused property damage estimated at 315000 dollars.

Emporium Reina & Moshe Company

Dutch steamer Texelstroom sinks with survivors

The Dutch steamer Texelstroom sank after a collision or incident on the Texelstraam. Survivors are reported, and the vessel, launched last year, is listed at about 1001 tons gross.

Texelstraam Jyear Sui Ons Grasa

Thieves Carry Off A Sol Pound Safe In Burglary

City detectives probe a bold robbery at River Avenue where a heavy iron safe weighing about a sol pound was draped into a wagon. The loot included gold Tracelet jewelry and checks. Investigators note no other items were disturbed.

Aataur Grovers River Avenue Inet Raul Foot Bryrdlach Lorena

Army reports border quiet along Rio Grande frontier

Army dispatch states the border area along the Rio Grande was quiet with few Mexican nationals seen across the river. Patrols maintained vigilance as troops faced routine border patrol disruptions and a minor flare of activity near the American side.

Ite Grande Rio Grande Traoya Ameri Territory

British Freighter Attacked Off Mexico

The British freight steamer San Melt arriving from Tampico reported an attack at sea by an unknown vessel. Eight projectiles struck the sides. one sailor was killed and six wounded. the ship was damaged and abandoned. No German auxiliary cruisers have been reported in the Atlantic since the toast of Newport News.

SO DE Janeiro Oe. T Aday Tupam Mexico Tuxpam Newport News Germany Atlantic

Park Site Offer in West End Sparks City Talk

M W Terrell offered a triangular park site at Elmendorf and Texay streets to the West End, arguing it creates two central parks with low maintenance costs. Commissioner Lambert received the letter Thursday and will present the proposal at the next council meeting, though he has not informed all camps.

West End Elmendorf Texay Streets Bren M. W. Terrell Lambert Gonmissoner Lambert Taomit

Portable school bid plan to ease congestion approved

The school board seeks bids on five one room portable buildings to relieve congestion at select public schools. Superintendent Charles Meet supported placing the units where needed after a report to the board. Advertisement notices list building specs and project scope with bids due by a set date.

Charles

Wheat crop to total billion bushel yield

Washington reports preliminary figures showing the United States wheat crop near a record, with total yield around one billion bushels and an exceptional average yield per acre. Government estimates detail spring wheat, corn, and other crops, noting robust production despite some variances in individual crops and regional conditions.

Washington, D.C United States G.I Krm Sleld

Edison chairmen lead new naval board advisers

The first meeting of the new naval board of advisers in Washington D C elected Thomas A Edison of Orange as chairman with Dr Peter Hamer Hrewitt of New York as first vice chairman and Thomas Robins of Stanford Conn as secretary. They discussed experiments to test a battleship given to the board for testing and methods for improving engine efficiency periscopes defense against torpedoes and erosion prevention of sunken thik suns.

Washington R. el Naval Board of Advisers Thoms A. Edison Orange Peter Hamer Hrewitt New York Thomas Robins Stanford Conn Naval Board of Advisors Waniets Huard

British Censors Hold Press Reports

Fragmentary wartime dispatches from Bathe to Fort Me reveal censored summaries about western fronts. Reports reference Saito, Ged, and Agsetiteg Meer amid limited readable details.

Ie Agsetiteg Warde

Italy Hands Bulgar Passports Rumor Reaches City

Fragmentary Italian report cites rumors that Bulgaria issued passports or residency papers to Bulgarians via a foreign agency. The garbled text references London and unclear authorities, with multiple misspellings obscuring concrete facts. Further readable details are not available.

SILLIMAN DECLARES CARRANZA CONTROLS

Silliman asserts Carranza holds control in Mexico amid tensions reported from Washington. The department secretary and officials in San Cruz discuss Inaba, Argentina, and an international conference with a focus on Vera Cruz and Guartatnyn. Silliman vows to pursue policy while aiming to subdue Zayas. He plans to return to Crug and report on the situation.

Wahhington B.S Boarethry Lansing Ms. Stik Deparnient Vian Cruz Argentina Caihurdas Ade Snema Sle Viman Nigel Belo Nenelergd Urneral Guartatnyn Harranga Silliman Zayas Raide Hiate Crug Billie

Bell defense begins in Indianapolis in 1914 primary fraud case

The defense prepared to start testimony as prosecutors used about 75 witnesses in a case charging election conspiracy involving Mayor Josiah H. fell. Evidence aimed to show fraud in the May 5 1914 primary and the November 8 1914 election. Attorneys expect to present all defense evidence within ten days.

Indianapolis Aain Torlay Josiah H. Fell Attornere

Detachment to patrol Boston harbor in new war game

Amid Atlantic fleet maneuvers a torpedo destroyer detachment heads to Boston to simulate a war game. The exercise assumes an enemy army north of the city and tests coastal defense readiness at Forts and harbor defenses.

Boston Mass Atlantic Learbor Calla Upon Dofonsm

Government to seize chandeliers and lighting goods in copper shortage

German ministry says copper scarcity will force government to take over chandeliers lighting fittings and art works including statues. Amsterdam reports tightening controls on electrical appliances with swift action declared to reallocate copper and related materials.

London Wilft Evernment MIT

Battle in France and Balkans signals widening war

Reports describe Allied and German forces clashing in France while Balkan fronts emerge with Serbia and Austria near the crisis point. dispatches estimate 60,000 to 1,000,000 troops involved, with potential march on Belgrade and a push toward the Adriatic. Military planners eye a southeastern advance aided by Bulgaria as the war expands.

Great Battle on Western Front Rages

AP reports a massive Teuton push into Serbia with German and Austrian forces crossing major rivers. French and British troops reportedly aiding Serbia as Austro-German armies concentrate for a broader strike toward Bulgaria and Constantinople amid renewed heavy fighting in Champagne.

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