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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1915

Page

6

War department plans boost army and navy spending

President Wilson approved Secretary Garrison's defense plan to raise annual military spending to 743 million dollars, adding about 74 million for trust defenses and field artillery. The package envisions a regular army of 120000 and a reserve of 400000, with increased officer numbers and use of West Point.

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Turks Hit Aircraft

Turkish forces report air action near the Suez Canal area. The note mentions Arish on the final peninsula about 100 miles east of Port Towas and several anon in this region as part of a responsive advance toward the canal.

Arish Port Soi Aucreseful Sues Canal

Delcasse Denies Ill Health Report In Cabinet Exit

Theophile Delcasse, French foreign minister, says he did not quit over ill health but due to personal dissensions with other ministers on high policy. His resignation letter, read to the Chamber was vetoed by Premier Vigani as the censor bans discussion of certain facts.

Paris Theophile Delsassy Yesterdould Vigiani Chamber of Deputies

Campbell Indictment Case Focuses on Rebating Scheme

Ray Campbell, manager of the Southern Tennis Track Growers Association in Ban Anthiv, faces retried charges of season violation under the Texas penal code and rebating allegations. Co-defendants John J. Davie and Arch McParland, leaders in the same association, are named in the indictment. The case, before Judge Waller i Borns Ruywick, covers activity between January 2 and July 3 of earlier years, involving concessions and questionable transactions tied to rail and shipping firms.

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KING OF GREEKS DEFINES POLITY AND DUTY

King Constantine of Greece gave the Associated Press a statement denying any intention to threaten neighboring nations. He said Greece would not permit events to endanger its integrity or freedom and that it is his duty to preserve Greece from the dangers of wider European entanglement if possible.

Athens Greece Constantine Associated Press

British gold shipment to United States estimated at six to ten million

NW York reports the sixth large shipment of gold and securities from England to the United States arriving from Purvalnd Maine. The estimated value sits between six and ten million dollars. A Stockholm dispatch notes seventeen German ore steamers missing in the Baltic, believed sunk by British warships.

York England United States Purvland London

Weather roundup for multiple cities with varied conditions

The report lists nightly and Friday forecasts for the Midwest and Texas area. Observations include temperatures from 24 to 52 degrees with predominantly cloudy conditions and light to moderate winds.

Obregon Aids Carranza Visit As Tampico Talks Continue

The report describes Obregon defending Carranza against absurd canards while detailing Carranza’s Tampico visit and plans to visit Merida and the capital. It notes dredging work to open channels, water shortages, and naval movements as Carranza travels with officials. Washington reports say over half the Mexican territory backs Carranza and he may proceed to Merida and other key cities.

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May Imprison Davis Cuscage Case Leads to Contempt Charge

In a district court, Davis is named in a writ of attachment arising from alleged influence over a September wrestling event linked to the dismissal of Mayer Pumpman. The judge set October 18 to show cause why Davis should not be punished for criminal contempt after an order closing on a Sunday prompted a public statement outlining a plan to instigate the mayor’s indictment.

Pettitevis Alniin Longue Davis Maser Pumpean Sally Ariel Vd Yuslerdas Superian Mayer —Tamupsan

Ex Employers Held After Smithing Firm Grave Attack

A. Clark a blacksmith was arrested Thursday after an assault at Rushmore and Gowdy contractors yard. Clark allegedly struck foreman John Wells with a shovel, returned with a revolver, and fired several times. Wells and rushmore staff member W. Rushmore were involved. Clark was detained at the central police station on murder assault charges.

A. C. Clark Nash He Central Clark Rushmore & Gowdy W. W. Rushmore Ure Finn Mark Nueva Vtacud

Andorra Aids Peace Mission In France Spain Visit

New York reports Hos-Lawrence Grant of Londaiy reads a letter from Pierre Wer, president of Andorra, to President Wilson praising U S neutrality and urging support for Belgian relief. Andorra, small republic on the Pyrenees south slope, dates back to 1790 and covers 175 square miles with about 6000 residents.

New York Get Hos-Lawrence Grant Londaiy Chicago Pierre Wer Presidene Andorr Fresident Som Font Wilson United Bia Andorra Pyrennes France Spain

Blackmail Case Shocks Paris Court Chief Suspect Aged 14

Parisians react as a 14 year old boy linked to a blackmail plot faces charges. Police report indicate a young offender involved in a high profile case, with investigators pursuing details of the alleged scheme. The incident unfolds amid Paris society circles and ongoing public interest.

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Prohibition Vote Margin Narrow in County Seat Contest

A tight county seat contest in Port Javacga hinges on a single vote with 85 ballots cast for pro prohibitionists versus 84 for opponents. Federal authorities report an espionage case tied to a condemned martial court, mentioning Emperor Wilkun and Doerflinger as players in the alleged spy matter.

Waiser Rerne Wilkun A. Doerflinger Germain Veurta Espionie

Auelo French commission visits on loan contract signing

Oct 14 the Auelo French tinguee commission arrives to sign a loan contract for 590,009 dollars with narrow approval due to minor details. They expect to be back next week when representatives will travel to Sew Verk for Europe duties.

Auelo Exp | Lo Che Tier Wil Ehrn Europe

British In General Battle On West Front Amid Zeppelin Raids

British and German actions dominate the Western front as Zeppelin raids target waterworks at Hampton and Woolwich causing fires after explosions. Casualties rise with British air losses reported and claims of a broader Allied push in the Balkans with Russia and Italy possibly joining. Violent artillery exchanges continue near Souchez and Givenchy as French and German forces clash. Romania and the Balkan theatre swirl with strategic moves and communications from London and Rome.

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