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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1915

Page

5

Villa reports death and Fierro implicated in mutiny era

Fragmented and garbled dispatches claim Mexican General Villa killed the bandit chief and that General Rodolfo Fierro died. Reports cited an American source and rumors of a conspiratorial plot to oust Villa before surrender talks with Carranza. Fierro, famed for executing prisoners, reportedly perished or was implicated, with conflicting accounts of his fate.

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Recognition of Carranza Monday in Washington

Reported plans for a formal recognition ceremony for General Carranza in Washington. Officials from the United States and several nations will participate, with messages and a potential ambassadorial envoy to convey greetings and establish formal relations ahead of a meeting in Mexico.

Washington, D Cerda Lanfala United States Atexler City Sue

Suffrage Parade Draws Antis Near Boston Event

In Massachusetts a suffrage parade drew both supporters and anti movement leaders. A large crowd gathered with banners and decoration along parade routes while 70,010 marchers were reported in key areas. Pittsburgh reports about 5000 suffrage supporters set to join Pennsylvania events ahead of the November vote.

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Giant Tyrannosaurus Skeleton Shown in New York Exhibition

A 47 foot long tyrannosaurus skeleton, 18 12 feet high, is on display at the American Museum of Natural History. Unearthed from Big Dry Creek in the Montana Bad Lands, the giant reptile is distantly related to lizards with birdlike hind legs. Its enormous head, dagger teeth and sharp claws indicate a carnivorous predator that roamed the West about three million years ago.

New York Get American Museum of Natural History Big Dry Creek Montana West

Weather observations across major cities with temperature and wind

The report lists temperatures and wind directions for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington. Temperatures range from cool to hot with easterly to northeasterly winds and notable daily highs and lows.

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Thirteen Are Killed In Wreck At Fancy Creek Bridge

A Kansas train wreck near Fancy Creek bridge leaves thirteen dead as heavy rains weaken the structure. The forward car plunged, trapping passengers. many injured, some fatally, while rescue efforts rush to Manhattan and Marysville for aid.

Randal Kam Lorward Rarat Riley Poona Meryaville Manhattan Maundalah Loms Atwood Topeta Alma Ko Irlmin Garrison Ball Warren Kailile Knitile Arias Manhettan Fancy Creek Bridge

Physician Kilared Topeka Bridge Crash

Kaw, Oct 16. Ben la Atweot, a local physician, was killed when his motor car left the Manhattan Railway bridge at Maryville, plunging through a bridge near Maryville. Reportedly several others were injured and danger signs spread as details filtered in from the West offices of The Rand.

Mass Guard Clears Charleston Ballot Counting Scene

An orderly effort to recount Democratic mayoral ballots in Charleston was disrupted by a fatal shooting and injuries. Governor Manning ordered militia guards as police recovered six suspects, with three charged for concealed weapons. a large fire caused extensive damage and an estimated loss of 300,000 dollars.

Charleston Manning Democratic Executive Committee John Jr. Grace Persom Elx Brown E.R. McDonald

Trial Begins October 18 for Rear Admiral William Little

Washington October 146. Rear Admiral William Little, retired, faces court martial on neglect and careless conduct as inspector at Fore River Shipbuilding, Quincy, linked to delays in submarine S 8 Yeo construction. Trial set in Boston October 13 after Navy inquiry into faulty submarine batteries causing short circuits since January 1934.

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Rockefeller Gains Land After Compromise at Pocantico Hills

Rockefeller and the Catholic Mission Society settled a dispute over 50 acres joining the Pocantico Hills estate. Rockefeller will receive the land after a purchase originally dated years ago with a $45,000 contract and a $10,000 down payment on an $68,000 total. The society had sought the owner’s fulfillment of the contract but has now purchased the tract elsewhere and sold it to Rockefeller.

New York Dann Dy Rockefeller Catholic Porrien Mission Society Rockefiller Pocantico Hills Mr. Rockefeller Ube Sovety R Jéseph’ T. Avssanl Sules Society Law Rockefeler

Catholic Church Refuses Divorce Suit Ruling Involves Castellane Gould

A Vatican tied panel reviewed the annulment bid of Cagu Boni de Castellane seeks dissolution from Anna Gould Duchess of Tallexrand. The committee of cardinals and bishops did not decide but is expected to uphold the indissolubility ruling by the Rota. Castellane’s appeal to Vatican courts has lingered since 1910 as custody battles and potential remarriage implications loom large.

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Wilson Plans Massive Army Expansion For National Defense

President Wilson approved a plan proposed by Secretary Daniels to build a large continental army alongside regular forces. The program envisions up to 200000 trained reserves, six capital ships, ten destroyers, and numerous submarines within five years, supported by expanded training and a larger National Guard. The aim is a mobile force exceeding 1.2 million in six years, with a six year enlistment for the continental army and a broad officer and training framework drawing on civil life and educational institutions.

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