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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1915

Page

5

Venice attacked but no casualties amid church art loss

Venice endured an aerial assault with incendiaries but officials report no loss of life. A nearby strategic salient in Champagne changed hands after fierce fighting. French troops claimed gains while Austro German advances pressed along the Serb theatre, with heavy bombardments causing civilian casualties and barracks destruction.

London Venice Avro- Wales Alrawey Itx Horley Chanmpagne Regium Bolgarty Cho Paris Athene Hi Th Rob

Ambassador Baron Wangete in Constantinople Meets Turkey

German ambassador Baron Von Wangete arrived in Constantinople and is credited with strategies to press for anti late rules between Germany and Turkey, signaling ongoing diplomatic efforts on the issue.

Constantinople Ger Bondon Baron von Wangete Heien Germian Ambasador Turkey Germini

Oklahoma Justice Brown Dies Suddenly in Oklahoma City

Gibson A. Brown associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma died suddenly at a hospital after asking to be excused from a court session to retire to his room. He was years old and had served on the court for years after moving from Mills County Greer County. He was known throughout the legal community in Oklahoma and Texas.

Gibson A. Brown Oklahoma City Nel Del Supercine Court of Ollahoma Mooniigs Tee Brown Kroch Coweta Milgum Greer Couny Toxwd Qilwhansi Texas Nsteanth Saxony Vay Creiinah von Papen Giermay Americal Iternan J. Sehola Utah Paul Tageto Hente IV Alby Daealie

PISTOLS ACCIDENTALLY FIRE KILLING MAJOR GURZILUS NEAR LAREDO

In Laredo across the border Major Gurelz of the Carranza garrison was accidentally shot and killed by Colonel Gonzales during a pistol display. No bullet struck Garvic. Gurzilus was otherwise unharmed. The garrison commander has taken no action, deeming it an accident.

Taredo Tex Gurelz Carranza Garrizon Nueve ‘Laredo Convinend

American Porter Charlton Murder Case Opens Trial in Como

Crown prosecutor Signor Mellini argued in Como that Porter Charlton killed his wife and was not mentally irresponsible. Defense attorney Cafones claimed Charlton is epileptic and largely irresponsible, asking the jury to accept partial or complete mitigation due to provocation and health.

Como Italy Signor Mellin Porter Charlton Wne Kiss Signor Mellini Charlton Charltor Cafanes

Weather notes from multiple cities show variable conditions

The report lists temperatures and wind directions for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Milwaukee Kansas City and Washington. It notes rainy or cloudy conditions in several locations with varying lowest temperatures and wind from northwest west southwest and south. The text is garbled but conveys regional weather summaries for the last 24 hours.

Chicago Milwaurdh Ratia Kansas City TVR Lotte Washington Temperatuer

Fire in Union Paper Box Factory Kills and Maims Workers

A blaze at Union Paper Box Company's factory in Tadtsburg traps workers. Dozens are injured or missing as firemen fight dense smoke and smouldering ruins. Several girls jump to safety, while others are rescued or rushed to hospitals. The disaster details include a wing collapse, an elevator incident, and crews searching for more bodies amid continuing heat and flames. Local officials report multiple rescues and casualties as investigators assess the cause.

Tattsburg Terlye Hapa Floren Union Paper Box Company Sasol de Bath Suvsman Iature Company San Henry Schenoder Heveland Huey T. Setueter Aybus Mat Agbriss Faugiers

Pound Sterling Slumps in Foreign Exchange Markets

New York traders reported a sharp fall in the British pound as imports exceeded exports. Demand for sterling slipped to 4.61 5-8, down about 12 points from the post Anglo-French talks recovery, and near its low August record amid widespread rotten-bill offerings.

New York

Lockout Hits 1000 at Cleveland Plant

National Aeme Manufac turing Company locks out about 1000 machinists this morning, the only eight hour day item in eight months of dispute. Peerless Motor Company reports 1000 machinists also on strike.

Cleveland National Aeme Manufacturing Company Moteur Anj Ivercomcemme

Mrs Madero Calls on First Chief in Mexico

Laredo report from October 25 describes Sara C. Madero wife of the late Mexican president arriving in Veracruz to seek pardon and amnesty for relatives who supported the constitutional movement. She criticizes Rafael Hernandez and Ernesto Madero for not aiding Carranza. Julio Madero, former chief of staff, returns to Mexico and says some relatives bore blame for villa insubordination. rest of family denies. Thousands parade in Veracruz honoring Mrs Madero, widow of the late president, with US travel noted.

Laredo Tex Sara C. Madero Mesicn Vers Crux Murra Mexica Carranza Agiltiet Rafael Hernandez Ernesto Madero Shasta Mat Bo Punivhado Madero Partirio WiLk Acta Via

Federal control of Mississippi levee talks at conference

A federal control of the Mississippi river levee system was urged at a conference with U S senators and representatives from several states. Attendees included J E Hansford J K Vardaman J P Clarke and Joe Robinson along with river officials. Experts estimate 40 million to raise levees to standard height and 30 6 million for bark reinforcements with 11 million already spent since 1882.

Mississippi United States Con Ress J. E. Hansfurk Louisiana J. K. Vardaman J. P. Clarke Joe TT. Robinson Arkansas Shields Tennessee Dupre and Wilson Gna- Win Carraw Garrett Russell Missouri Mumphreys McD. Townsend Alississippi River Commission Alissouri Mississippi River Levee Association Levee Association

Italians urge Americans to secure passports for Italy trip

Italian authorities told the American embassy in Rome that many U S citizens travel to Italy without valid passports or with expired ones. Doris was viewed by consular officers in the United States. The State Department urged travelers to apply for passports if they plan to go to Italy.

Twasemineton Rome Italy United States Amperivais State Department

Bandits Clash With U S Troops Near Brownsville

Fighting breaks out near Brownsville as bandits attack a Fourth United States Infantry detachment guarding a train wreck site. Private Herman E Moore is fatally wounded. several attackers reported seen, and a large pursuit by border patrol and infantry units is under way.

Brawnsville Tex Hrewnaville Mexicina Browneville Doris Che Myit Oly Wiitery Lilo Weemiinki Moore Wight Apera Hind Purvale Moore United States Hrawnaville Luis de la Rosa Arthur Estridge Fourth Infantry Fort Brown

Brutality Against Armenians Reported by War Correspondent

A telegraph summary quotes a British correspondent on Armenian atrocities in the war zone. It describes mass killings in Sivas, forced marches, confiscation of property, famine, and executions by Turkish forces with German involvement noted.

Arne Dar- Ivtynellen Sivas Wofal Martial Daw Ziine armejAl Cheacca Alain Heath Rimeeb lelMe Arension Efeht

Mallory liner abandoned by fire off Cape Rominy

The Mallory liner Volorady sailing from Charleston to New York caught fire and was abandoned near Cape Roynrin after leaving port with 5,900 bales of cotton. Built in Chester, Pennsylvania, in April 1874, she measured 108 feet in length with a beam of 28½ feet and a gross tonnage of 2,705.

Klaratos New York Mellory Line Duill Chester

Dusty Records Highlight New Haven Trial Proceedings

New York dispatch cites dusty records as evidence in the trial of eleven current and former New Haven officials charged with railway conspiracy. Testimony centers on the 1985 Haven takeover of the New York and New England line and the Goldsmith suit linked to the government case.

New York New Haven Hartford’ Railroad Mellen the Road New England

Auto Exports Rise as U S Commerce Reports Volume

WASHINGTON Oct 21—The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce announced that U S companies exported over 14 million dollars worth of automobiles and parts in the last fiscal year. This marks a gain of more than 46 million dollars from the prior year with continued prospects for steam and jeep exports to exceed 120 million dollars next year.

Wastiington Bureau of Foreign and Dowie i Commerce Ste Jepenine

Railroads underpaid for carrying U S mails report says

A special committee of merchants association certified a 41.9 million dollar underpayment by railroads for United States mail transport. The investigation named Admiral Manne and other officials, noting alleged discrepancies and authority issues.

New York United States Akssuckuion

German plot to sabotage ships exposed in New York

Police and prosecutors outlined a German conspiracy plan involving a high explosive device to be mounted on ship rudders, intended to disable vessels and force entry to nearby ports. Arrests of Pay and Seholz were announced, with ties to the German foreign office and storage of dynamite and acids found in Hoboken and Weehawken.

Robert Fay Saxony New York Thig Jay Pay Weehawken Foreign Office Walley Sehors Lin Weehowse Hoboken Fay Hudson New Yrk Grantwood N. J Palisades Wilden Wwere Aloyen Wits

Villistas occupy Nago in report from Washington

A State Department dispatch reports that de facto Mexican forces have evacuated Saco and the town is now occupied by Villa troops. The report notes rail service disruption in the north and possible suspension of mining operations if railway lines reopen soon. Villa commanders in the Sonora border district are believed to be protecting Americans at the mine, with forces poised to seize power and safety measures under way.

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Mayo Surgeons Head Burton Onl Three Dollar Method

Readable fragments indicate Mayo surgeons and a method discussion tied to Burton Onl a three dollar approach or price note with unclear details. Mentions geome bey metlod and operyetisids with scattered names and places.

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