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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1915

Page

5

Carranza Sends Envoy Replies on Zapata Threats

General Carranza, via representative Arredondo, thanks the United States and Latin American republics for recognition and notes that diplomatic ties will be maintained. Reports say Zapata forces reportedly disintegrated into small bands. officials say such troop numbers are unverified and not credited. Arredondo travels to Mexico to deliver notes of recognition and report on negotiations with Secretary Lansing.

Washingdon Bf. del Carranza Hate Evisré Arrestonda United Bistes Ameerican Republica Crnduet State Department James Felix Dias Mestro New York Pella Mexico Corranas Gener Gonzeles Morelos Arredonda Saliiiu United States Venustieno Carranan Eliseu Arcedando Rustiin Lansing Arredgado Arredondo Inter

Aransas dredge deployment details amid shipping shift

Captain George Prendergast Taw received orders to proceed with the Wydredge Gale for dredging work at Astin Peet and the mouth of the Tiyaeot event. The new dredge Comsetne will be used exclusive in this area, aiding channel depth improvements.

Anansar Pass Tex George Prendergast Gilvinson Wydredge Gale Will Givar Laity Prendergast Dat Astin Peet

Federal inquiry into cotton prices spawns investigation orders

Washington reporters note the Federal Trade Commission has ordered an immediate investigation into possible price manipulation by cotton buyers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The inquiry, led by Commissioner W. T. Urquhart, aims to determine if buyers conspired to keep cotton prices depressed, with cited cases of price gaps and limited dye markets across the three states.

Washington North Cutter Commission Federal ‘Trade Comission Metton South Carolina North Carolina Georgia W. TL Urigly

American Trust Company Planned in Washington DC

The Department of Commerce regulatory notice outlines proposed formation of an American trust company abroad tied to overseas arrangements. Officials indicate the new entity would operate within government guidelines, with assurances of compliance and oversight under existing commerce rules.

Washington, D. C Americary Trust Shmilsr The Netherlands Overseas Trust Tandie Americal Wiln Assurances Matther Seurstary Wedflalg Department of Commerce

State owns land at bottom of lake case ruling

Judge C A Wilcox of the Twenty sixth district court ruled that ownership of land abutting a lake or fresh water stream does not carry title to the bed at the bottom of the lake. The decision concerns Green Lake in Calhoun County covering about 5000 acres.

Austin Tex C. A. Wilcox Twenty-sixth District Court Sia State of Texas John T. Welder Green Lake Calhoun County Abooue Tani

Weather Forecast Fragment From Local Page

Fragmentary weather note shows vague forecast for a region with unclear timing and temperatures. The legible parts mention a chance of rain and mild highs with portable station data unreadable. Further details are missing due to OCR corruption.

Temperature records and conditions across cities report

A garbled report lists temperatures and weather observations with scattered figures for various locations. It mentions highs around 68 to 70 degrees, notes a 24 hour change, and references New York and other locales in a fragmented fashion.

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Border raids prompt ranchmen to demand protection

A report from near McAllen describes border violence including thefts and a grenade incident. Lt. Johnson and troopers arrested three Mexicans suspected in wagon train thefts as authorities pursue further investigations. A coded note linked to a revolutionary plot was found torn and read.

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Soldiers Expected to Recover after Ojo del Agua Attack

Advices from Southern Department headquarters say eight soldiers were wounded in the Ojo del Agua engagement with Mexican raiders. Three companions were killed, including Sergeant Shafer of Troop I, Company G, and Privates Joyce and McCannel of the Signal Corps. The wounded are in the Tarlingen hospital, and the fallen will be sent to burial points chosen by their families.

Ojo del Agua Hewl Southern Department Frank BR. Mc' Cos Moinlare Tarlingen Shafer Joyce Ona

Aransas Pass Gun Incident Linked to Oil Field Work

Fragmentary report notes an arrest near Lockhart Texas following an assault on B A Wilke and mentions drilling activity and a plan to widen an oil field. It references New York and a weapon with long range, and ties to wartime aircraft efforts and state building projects.

Aransas Lockhart Tex B.A. Wilke New York Ig Gimlar Hteulra Field Tie Herrefore Wilke

Japan Policy Best Says Teusler Petray

A fragmented report notes Teusler Petray praising Japan's policy stance at a National Congress event. The text references his defense of Japanese leadership and implies support for a strong ally posture, with mentions of Tokyo and American public sentiment.

Japan Teusler Petray Pune Tokio St. Burke International Hospital Tolle

Auto Crash Injures Man. Driver Sought After Hit

Two clubs note a man struck by autos near Van Ness Avenue in the early morning hours. Police say a driver fled the scene after striking a resident at 814 Leal Street, leaving him with minor injuries. A second child was reported struck by a car hours later in a separate incident, with authorities continuing to seek details and identify the vehicle involved.

Var Ness Thangle Castillo Leal Street van Nese Atreet Teagum

Jefferson Banks Highway Proposed by Confederate Women

Advocate group United Daughters of the Confederacy pushes naming a highway from Southern States to San Francisco as the Jefferson Banks Highway. The proposal, backed by sessions at the convention, would place county superintendents in charge along the route. A report from Mrs. L. R. Williams of Anchorage, By, suggested renaming the Civil War to the War Between the States, arguing the term civil mislabels the conflict.

San Francisco Cal National Boulevard Bratersing Saul Jeseing San Vego Call Anchorage Merese

Field Proven in Altavista Wells Planned and Errected

Field operators report multiple wells to be drilled and a derrick erected at Well No 3 immediately. Developments center on Consolidated Petroleum Company and National Oil Company with activity across Vin Bao and Charl Neigon areas as crews anticipate deeper drilling and possible gas shows.

Sven Sumliy Gianen Cyeniders Une Citizens Karulay Te ‘Consolidated Petroleum —Mompany Payelt Failerowbad Firet Ks Luce Iion Vin Bao Ate Tingle OL Charl, Neigon Velivan Haundny Satarivy Oteizene She West Mbtoight Speedivviona Antonie Lew Escagine Fastain National Frito Oi Tae -Na~tional Company Men Developments Ie Teil Puce Wantonts

Firing Squad Failures Report From Belgium Executions Noted

A convoluted dispatch from the ambassador's correspondent claims Madame Loney Mrenny was executed at Lingé amid a German firing squad barrage. The report likens the event to the fate of Edith Cavell, recounting orders and the involvement of high command, with details suggesting delays and disputed timelines as Allied lines hold.

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Ferdinand Receives Cross in Bulgaria and Italy Report

October dispatches note Emperor wate Manyila awarding a decoration to Ferdinand’s forces amid Balkan tensions. Separate reports from Como and Dallas recount Italian and American figures connected to the cross ceremony and a complex wartime intrigue.

Lontios Wate Manyila Merdinand

Kaiser Officers Control Food Prices in Germany

Wireless report from RuggitiJ notes Kaiser officers curb price and supply of victuals across provinces. Government aims to standardize costs for civilians while steering supplies through Harttios and Millet districts. Dispatch adds Berlin reports warn of tightened controls and potential shortages as shipments shift under wartime austerity.

Brules Ruggitij Mys Ui Brice and Stuphy Vierial Genniutss Germany

Great Suffrage Parade Arranged in New York

War-era protest march plans outline a large suffrage parade with thousands marching. The event features women and mothers with children in carriages, torches, and a strong turnout expected from Washington estate attendees.

British report denies Berlin sinking claim over British ships

A British report denies an official Berlin claim that all Ist and 15 British fighting ships were sunk by submarines up to October 14. The Oversnas News Avensy cites authorities saying British loading ships and listed vessels were sunk, with actual totals likely higher than reported.

Berlin Bayville Tanden Oversnas Tres Litha Statementa

Training Move Plans for Border Battalion at Brownsville

The Eighth Infantry, stationed near Altos, has been giving exhibitions at the State Fair of Texas. They prepared for border deployment with two battalions to Barlingen north of Brownsville and another to Mission, around 60 miles up the Rio Grande, with departures planned this afternoon.

Dallas Oel Uwentie Eighth Infantry Altos Texas Plummer Tyle Barlingen Brown Misim Rio Grande Brownsvife

Woman Wounds Prince Rome and a Complications

A damaged wartime column reports a woman wounding Prince Rome Leupold of Coburg, a nephew of King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, with a revolver after a friendship dispute. The piece mentions the prince’s survival and a resulting investigation, alongside Vientese palace rumors and a string of biographical notes about literary figures.

Rome Leupold Coburg Ferdinand Bulgaria Vienna

Allied bombardment of Bulgarian coast reported

From a long dispatch comes word that Allied squadrons attacked Varna and other Bulgarian coastal positions. British French and Russian ships shelled harbors and rail stations causing damage to shipping, with minimal risk to nonmilitary targets. Reports note ongoing Balkan front activity and tension over Greece and Roumania entering the war.

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Attacks on Italy Spark Civilian Toll and Global Tensions

Fragmented report notes Italian operations and Austrian invasion fears as forces clash near the Adriatic. Mention of civilian casualties, prisoners, and a wartime economy with implied fines or seizures, reflecting a broader conflict impact across Europe.

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