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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
1
An early 20th century tonic claim touts mineral waters and restoratives as miraculous for health. Advertised by Sannews drugstore and other outlets, it markets aromatic tonics and tonics with alleged nerve and vitality benefits, urging adults to take a teaspoonful in warm water for therapeutic effect.
Reports from October 25 describe Haitian reactions to American authority as largely compliant. Voight states early landings showed natives misled by leaders who claimed American rifles would not harm them, framing initial resistance as limited and quickly subdued aboard vessels near New York and Caribbean ports.
About 2 500 members of machinists union in Schenectady NY voted to accept an eight hour day. General Electric offered a nine and one half hour day with a wage increase and a three percent increase for workers currently on three eight hour shifts. A year from now the company would shift to a nine hour day with a nine per cent wage bump.
A historical notice explains cold causes as linked to weather and blood quality, urging prevention through proper foods and seasons. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a tonic that builds strength, contains nourishing fats, and is free from harmful drugs, sold by ScottL & Rowne in Brontmheld, N T.
The article reports on a high level discussion of an army defense plan involving President Wilson and Chairman, amid concerns over the plan's viability. It notes testimony expected from the Senate committee chair and mentions monitoring a formal presentation to the president this week.
Texas hunters prepare as deer season begins next Monday November 1 with limits on does and lantern hunting prohibited at night. Quail season starts December 1 to February 4, while deer season ends two months earlier. Deputies will enforce restrictions in Bexar County and along the Scenic Loop to curb illegal hunting. Rail tickets for hunters and weekend travel plans are noted with one-way fares.
The report states Louis Montgomery was indicted by a federal grand jury, arrested in San Antonio, and turned over to federal authorities. He was confined awaiting transport to the designated court, with details of the case referencing violation of federal statutes.
A garbled likely historic health service report lists Mercy directing Lavornigny in Washington. The text mentions Surgeon General Blue and possible references to hygienic health tasks and an official tied to the public health service. Identifiable names and specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
City officials including Mayor Brown and Commissioner Steves face disputes on paving along Aner Avenue. Protests from property owners arise as council debates the second-fire limits, material choices, and authority to issue assessments. The June 7 1079 resolution governs these actions, but its application has been contested and mayoral positions remain unsettled amid ongoing talks with property owners and project officials.
Chicago women workers fold newspapers and sell papers to aid the strike effort. Club members raise funds and distribute materials to support labor actions against factory wage reductions.
A chaotic border incident near Brownsville involved Mexican forces and American troops. Reinforcements from Fort Brown arrived within minutes as an infantry exposure and a military convoy disrupted traffic, prompting locals and Mexicans to flee.
The Texas governor Ferguson weighs deploying volunteer rangers to Browntown and Browerville amid ongoing attacks. Legal questions loom on authority to raise rangers and cross into Mexico to reclaim cattle, with attorney general to review status. The governor, returned from Newston and Beaumont, plans to study petitions and contingencies, and may lead a response with or without local backing.
A garbled London coded piece reports on a former Austro-Hungarian ambassador in Washington and his claims about reasons for returning to Vienna. The text mentions interviews and contested statements about whether previous events were true, with references to hostile reception and diplomatic tensions. The fragment highlights confusion over motives and sources, and notes efforts to clarify facts amid conflicting accounts.
President Yuan Shi stated the appointment of Dr. Wellington Trivitator in Mexico as the new minister to the United States. The foreign minister to Peru and other changes were announced, with Ti Fu Shah recalled to Peking.
The article describes aerial raids by Zeppelins over Venice and outlines Allied and Central Power positions. It notes shifting tactical attitudes, pressure on enemy lines, and ongoing preparations for major offensives as German and Austrian forces resist Allied advances.
French troops announced capture of the La Courtine position in Champagne after heavy fighting. The line extended 1200 yards with a 250 yard depth, featuring dugouts and underground tunnels. German defenses caused serious losses and about 200 prisoners were taken. The remainder of the front showed no important changes.
A chaotic report describes a bold Bulgarian attack aimed at the Veter region and the Volanduve factory, but French and British forces countered hard. The Bulgarians retreated toward Gray Lesket village as French commander Serul declared limited advances and Greek morale faltered.
Dispatch reports French and Serbian forces gaining in junction near 14yolak and Vranga. Bulgarians retreat toward Strumint as Serbs counterattack along the line with Bulgarian and Austro-German resistance held on the Timok and Danube. Nish says a terial roln ter attack occurred October 31 with mountains taken and Ra chat recaptured.
The readable fragment suggests a Soviet era report about Bulgarian front lines and new regions Krivola Velea and Skeble with changes made by colleagues and near terms. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
An official Austrian war communiqué details desperate Italian efforts to breach Austrian lines across multiple fronts. It reports recaptured ground near Lapaevid, repulsed pushes near Ceurtoryk and Kimarow, failed bridgehead attacks at Gocre, and stubborn Alpine fighting with heavy artillery. In the Serbian theater, German and Bulgarian actions advance and retreat along the Morava and surrounding borders as Allied forces counterattack. a separate note from Reklin cites submarine scare rumors and counterclaims.
George Oberter, an escaped prisoner, was returned to Joliet penitentiary to serve a life term for a Chicago police murder. He married Lydia Frank after posing as a worker at a nearby desk, the marriage occurring while he hid his status. Jealousy reportedly triggered last night’s arrest.
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