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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1915

Page

2

An International Fair for San Antonio Ties With Mexico

A San Antonio meeting of business leaders proposed an international fair with two aims. It would rebuild trade between San Antonio and Mexico and attract tourists, leveraging the citys Spanish heritage and its role as a gateway to the United States interior. Success hinges on solid organization and financial stability.

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The War Hero Across Europe and America

The article compares Civil War icons with European leaders, praising Louis Botha as a standout allied general. It notes von Hindenburg, Mackensen, Bavaria's king, Joffre, and Grand Duke Nicholas among others, but argues Botha embodies notable leadership with potential in a renewed European campaign.

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Unclear wartime prospects cited for Allied leadership

Fragmentary 1910s style prose weighs potential Allied generals such as Grant or Botha, noting prestige and value of leadership. Mentions possibilities like Joffre or French or Canadian candidates, while suggesting a possibly unknown general may emerge from an Army division to guide operations.

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Zurich's Neutrality and European War Opinions

An AUrich Switzerland lecture summary argues neutrality by studying each belligerent's commendable traits without praising or condemning. Zurich professors praise England for literature and rights, France for social progress, and Germany for science and mobilized resources. readers warned not to let antiwar sentiment harden into hostility toward neighbors. The piece notes Ford's preparedness stance and U S public reaction, along with political corruption and diplomatic tensions involving Dumba and European governments.

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Ford's Ferce Talk Triggers Rift at Ford Company

Henry Ford's aggressive peace rhetoric has stirred internal strife as James Couzens, longtime VP and GM, resigns amid disagreements over war readiness. Couzens funded the Ford venture early, contributing $4000 and loans from family, as he opposed Ford's pacifist stance and patent disputes surrounding the so called "hugey" held by Ford.

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May Lose Reserve Bank in Minneapolis Reported

The piece notes potential loss of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank amid dissatisfaction by Secretary McAdov and other board members over management. It cites claims of inactivity in promoting fair grain loan rates and withholding currency from member banks, with mentions of warehouse paper discounts and debates over regional financial control. It also touches on broader U S financial dynamics and mentions North Dakota Treasurer John Yorke.

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Conspiracy Weir Organtiaed In Texas Turmoil

A Galveston Tribune report notes a conspiracy and organized efforts in Texas, aiming to form a republic in the region and mobilize forces in the valley. Authorities vow to patrol the country and pursue those behind the conspiracy, even if links lead to Mexico or Chihuahua City.

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Letters to the Light on World War and Prophecy

Sydney King Hilder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church argues that a decisive outcome to the war would not crown any conqueror, citing Daniel and Revelation to claim an empire of peace will arise in God’s timetable. He warns against mixing church with political power and reflects on prophetic signs pointing to a future kingdom.

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Weather Bureau Work Saved Galveston Vessel

Weather Bureau predictions averted disaster for the Twenty-Seventh Infantry transport torpedoed by a Gulf hurricane. The USS framed river Ford remained at Galveston docks as warnings arrived, then sailed after the storm weakened, preventing possible loss at sea.

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War Zone Memoir of Wüellausen and Mühlhausen Public Life

The National Geographic Society summarizes the wartime conditions in Wüllausen near Alwas and the German city of Mühlhausen. Factories, textiles, and wealthy industrial families dominate the economy while the front lines shift within 66 miles of Strassburg and 29 miles from the French frontier. The passage notes strong civic ties, international trade links, and a historic role from the 13th century to the Peace of Westphalia, detailing wartime disruption and resilience in the southern German town and its surrounding region.

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Sleepy-Time Tales for Little Folk

A fragment from a children’s tale describes a collie dog and a Newfoundlander helping a weak poodle aboard a moving train. The dogs adjust a dodgy cage to keep the poodle safe while the train curves, and the scene shifts to a humorous table with chicken, medic, and other pets.

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