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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1915

Page

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Russia Ready to Declare War on Bulgaria and Balkan War News

Petrograd reports Russia prepared to declare war on Bulgaria after Sofia attacked Serbia. King Ferdinand’s manifesto claims Bulgaria seeks no quarrel with the Entente while Serbia’s defense draws reactions in Greece and Roumania remains neutral. Von Mackensen’s slow advance and Bulgarian attacks prompt allied caution as refugees flood Greek-Macedonia.

Russia Bulgaria London Peliveon Spd Great Britain Serbia Ferdinand Balkan Germany Macedonia Cinse Greece England Roumania Alliers Peter Nish Pisana Isvak Turkey Edward Catson

TEWTONS REPORT GAINS AND WAR REPORTS

Te worded dispatches claim gains for Teutons with references to Berlin and Brussels. The report notes moves by Moscow backed authorities and mentions Edith Cavell and a Bulgarian invasion context as part of the ongoing war progress.

PGE Berlin la Tondon Foreign Office General von Macken American Éimbessy That Misesen Edith Cavell War Office Brussels Semendria

Harsh Romanian Measures Amid Balkan Unrest Report

A Russian dispatch from Oct 1 via Paris notes Romania resorting to stern repression as unrest grows among the people. Officers of pro Raselin factions are ordered to purge. Parallel reports claim thousands of Bolsheviks attacked Serbian forces near the Greek frontier with fighting intensifying in the Valadova region.

Milan Paris Mel IKJ Secelo Rom Sethe Bucharest Pro Raselin Sone Athens

Bulgarian forces threaten rail line near Greek border

Forty thousand Bulgarian troops with artillery move toward the rail line from Saloniki into Serbia. The Tarda bridge area north of the Greek border is reported tense as Bulgarians aim to cut railway links and hinder Allied troop and supply movements. Lighthouses along the Bulgarian coast are extinguished and access to Dedenghutch port is restricted to daytime. Bulgarian ports are said to be mined.

Athens Tarda Bridge Valundove Saloniki Berbia Tardovo Atwek Dedenghutch Bulgaria Aegean Sea

French Repulse Attacks in Lorraine and Vosges Front

Paris reports French forces repulsed several counter attacks in the Lorraine trenches north of Reulen last night. In the Vosges the enemy attacked between the Linge and Schratzmannelle after a heavy bombardment, but was completely repulsed with no further front news.

Paris Fatece Lorraine

War news brief from Europe and Dardanelles action

An official wartime statement reports German losses and captures as Allied forces attack positions near Auve five in Champagne and near Seddul Bahr. It notes repulsed German counterattacks and ongoing shelling on the Dardanelles with reports of limited progress and no definitive breakthrough. Ambassador Page in Rome denies giving opinions on the campaign and the State Department clarifies inquiries about the Italian and Russian fronts.

Atong Dardanelles Lonstan Temple Del Mia London Dardanelles Seddub Washington Rome Lansing State Department Mmbavsy

Hanging of Negro Man Deliberately Detailed in Final Confession

A detailed account describes the execution of Deberry, a man convicted of murdering his wife, Mrs. Martin. The report notes the sheriff, witnesses, and legal process, including death sentence and public outcry, with emphasis on the timing close to the murder.

Joe Deberry Mertyeyseomo Don Deberry Sra Martin Beeson Tutuan Joe Delchey Anry Maertiy Harrisburg Dohore Deberry Haceisiorg Winalg Nation Chord Murphyshard Meberry Beberry Tieberre Altorney James H. Mars Tin Hiedui Doberry

Governor Ferguson Pledges Mass Pardons At State Fair

In Dallas Governor James R. Ferguson announced he would pardon all 100 friendless convicts in state care as recommended by the pardons board. He pledged to hear the stories of all 3,800 Texas prisoners and grant clemency if further recommendations come. He also endorsed Wilson's defense plan in his speech.

Dallas Tea James R. Ferguson Board of Pardons Ferguson Texas Wilson Ferg

Governor on Texas Prosperity and Border Policy

Governor Vergugon voiced support for President Wilson's border policy as Texas nears a high tide of prosperity. He said Americans must not sever war on mill tyranny but focus on uplifting the country, urging unity and steady action.

Vergugon Texas Wilson

Villa is Reported Killed on Mexican Front

Reports from Fierro state General Villa was en route from Casa Grandes to Sonora when word reached General B. Iguas at Agua Prieta. The scene around Fierro recalled tales of ruthlessness as Villa supporters claimed executions of prisoners and attacks on civilians. Austin dispatches note merchants on the Mexican side fear recognition of Carranza and that Villa’s influence controls Juarez, with executions continuing under Villa soldiers.

Benton Fierro Villa Tomas Erbing Erro Ina Suarez Borro Dinglas B. Iguas Agua Prieta General Vila Casa Grandes Sonort Carrest Austin Tex J. Tim Mehan It Mhasu Juares ET Vag Carranza Merchata Uris Reuters

Carranza Forces Cross Yaqui River Near Guaymas

Advices from Sonora report Carranza troops crossing the Yaqui River toward Empalme as gunfire and unrest persist in the region. General Diegues cites several killed and wounded with about 100 prisoners in the operations around Guaymas, while Mexican authorities in San Diego note quiet conditions amid unverified reports of property takes and exiled figures.

San Lucas California Vie Radio San Diego Gunynis Mexico Carringa Xavirn Stentunkip Company Alan Martinez Guaymas Carranza Sinalow Yaqui Diegues Ceulnat

Americans Blamed by Galveston Dispatch in Zapata Crises

Cable dispatches from Mexico City attributed by the American consul tell that Americans who joined Zapata's forces months ago are blamed for recent train bombings in Mexico. They say no Americans remain in Morelos under Zapata control except those with his forces, while a Laredo–Mexico City railway link resumes service in forty two hours. Generals Argumedo and Almazán, leading Zapata loyalists, are said to be negotiating surrender and amnesty.

Galveston Mexico City Americana Zapata Mexico Fapata Carrara Morelos Zipate Fenders Laredo Argumesio Almazan Zapata Ehleftaing

Texas State Fair Opens Amid Prosperity Hopes

Dallas witnesses crowded opening day as Governor Ferguson leads a parade with troops and guns. The fair site lists numerous special days and events emphasizing regional institutions and veterans groups, reflecting a hopeful economic mood.

Texas Dallas Tex James EB. Ferguson Twenty-eighth United States Infantry Sixth Cavalry Brownsrat Dallas County Baylor College Christan Universit Austin W. S.A University of Texas Galensity of Oklahoma G. A. Asay Kenna Relectic Medical Oelader Awal Ad ML College Lesthenil Traian Diy Gelahor Elnaing

Mixed Foursome Tournament Opens At Country Club

A mixed foursomes event at the country club began Saturday at 2 pm with 44 golfers, men and women. The 18 hole match uses lowest medal score to decide the winning pair. prizes include two gold silver capes from Mrs. W. Tawton.

Enielos Air Myra. Allen Mernes B. Grarnes J. i. Scobey Frank M. Lewis Mra Wiliam Vo Lupe Mien Faulla

Violin Virtuoso Kortschak Delights San Antonio Audience

Hugo Martuchak presented a concert at the Gunter Hotel ballroom featuring violinist Kortschak and accompanist Van Grove before a large San Antonio Musical Club audience. Kortschak performed Tschaikowsky and Bach works with rich tone and technical finesse, earning multiple encores. Van Grove provided sure, empathetic accompaniment and also delivered solo numbers, earning praise for touch and color.

Hugo Martuchak Gunter Hotel San Antonio Korasuhak Tauue van Grove Kortschak van] Grove Tschaikowsky Kartschax Pugnani-Kreisler Mozart Bourree Bach Schubert Tausig Balaktren Morskowski Hifg Linst Goldmark Heeer Weinzywski Wr. Kortschak Weger Paganini Bazzini

May end copper strike peace conference set to begin

Et PASG Tex Oct 16 The peace conference to end the Arizona copper miners strike was set today. A committee of mine owners chose nearly all members from a submitted list, with only one member being a miner. The wage question looms as the key issue in negotiations.

Et Pasg Tex Arizona Lopper Steikers

Foley Kidney Pills Help Man End Severe Pain

A patient from Havanna, Flay writes that three months of intense kidney and back pain vanished after using Foley's Kidney Pills. He reports relief almost immediately and states he used only one and a half bottles before pains disappeared. Sold by A. M. Fiver.

C. M. Knighton Havana Flay Foley Mai A. M. Fiver

Women’s suffrage era features and warflight tales collage

A varied page highlights suffrage art exhibits and fundraising efforts, science breakthroughs and future visions of travel and weaponry, civic religious reform in Texas, Edison life insights, and a San Antonio film showcase. Also notes forthcoming exhibitions and fashion features.

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