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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1915

Page

6

Labor Day Parade Draws Thousands to San Antonio Park

Parade of about 5000 people led by state, county and city officials moved along Houston Street to Alamo Plaza, with a major Exposition Park program at Exposition Park featuring speeches by Lieutenant Governor W. P. Hobby and labor leaders. The event showcased unions, bands, and decorative parades with many civic and corporate dignitaries attending and residents enjoying music, athletic events, and a baby show.

San Aneonio Exposition Parks W. P. Hobby Slump Plaza Crockett Street Avenue Fy Hoenstan Street Alamo Plaza Iin Font of the Alamo Interatonal Allied Printing Trade Axactations Louie A. Schwarz Philadelpia International — Photo - Engravers Unton Pater J. Brady Ban York City International Fhoto-Engravers’ Union New York Ad. Jed Printing ‘Trades Association B. Smith San Antonio Sam Artanis Cty Tay Lanhert J. Hansen R. Neil Campbell Justine Anton Mourland J. F. Garland Hans Helland James R. Davie Daech Klaus Henny Meyer Bat Corrigan Palm Beach Tinners Union Caiun San Antonio Musicians’ Union Carnetters Union Slade Teamsters Tailors Te Processinn Bend William 14 J. D. Nordhaus Joe Charpentier Trades Catinesl Spenkers Lieiudienant W. P. Webby Carlos Bee Garment Workers Culon Brewery Workers’ Union Tiiion Carpenisrs Cuion Rand Taphical Thien Irintiie Trades Council Otter Ff. Pt Stereotypers’ Union Chauffeurs Trion Nd Enginemen Balloona

Pope Sends Verbal Peace Message to Wilson Questioned

Washington reports debate over Pope Benedicts peace message to President Wilson. Cardinal Gibbons may have delivered a Vatican note, but details remain unconfirmed. Rome dispatches deny an authentic personal papal message to Wilson, stating no direct text or peace message existed.

Washington B.C Nome Benedict Wilson Cardinal Gibbons Rome Pope Benedict Vatican Rateas Seriices Paris Giornale Wallawa Wilcow

Bryan to Address Friends of Peace in Chicago

In Chicago the Friends of Peace convened with William J Bryan delivering a major address. The resolutions committee report on embargo provisions for war materiel was expected to be debated, with J J Tobias pressing floor remarks if needed. Henry Weissman said Bryan’s remarks would not bind the convention and vice versa, while Congressional members from Iowa and Pennsylvania were slated to speak.

Chicago Willian Bryan Friends of Peace J. J. Tobias Henry Weissman Lele Congresseiwn Olimer Iowa Porter Pennsylvania

PeruviAn Bark Mercurio derelict sighted at sea

The Italian steamer Indradeo arriving in Honolulu reports sighting at sea the Peruvian bark Mercurio, a waterlogged derelict with no signs of life aboard. The Mercurio, formerly the Newsway, sailed from Berkeley California July 3 with lumber, 509 tons, crew of about fifteen.

Honolulu Ife l Mercurio Barkentine Newsway Bureke Cal Shn

Bankers to Meet Seattle at 42nd Convention

About 1000 delegates gathered in Seattle for the 42nd annual American Bankers Association convention. Sessions begin today and will cover wartime finance, foreign trade expansion, and Federal Reserve banking operations. The program also includes discussion of issues raised by the war in Europe and related economic policy.

Seattle Federal Reserve Bamkig ayBerom

Nueces County election cases begin with extensive indictments

Nueces County court opens proceedings against 41 residents including Judge Walter Timon and Sheriff M B Wright on charges tied to alleged federal election fraud. A special venire of 30 jurors is summoned as prosecutors and defense counsel spar over indictments while witnesses are ordered from nearby counties. The trial is expected to proceed without delay despite early court tensions.

Waller T. Burns Ulm Deval County San Diego Avert Pyvenport Brownsvile Kone Corpus Christ Abate Los x Royern Congress Tharriet Malanes Burnk Nueces County South Texas Themen Walter F. ‘Timon Nueces W. B. Hopkins Leberg Willaty Cameron Timon Stanley Welch Twenty Rio Grande City Stopkins Sayres Fudge Welch August Uehlinger M. B. Wright Joseph Hlmthber E. R. Oliver Lee Rigas Cinel

All Roumaniaks Call 10 Colors in Berlin Report

Fragmentary text notes Berlin 1 1 by wireless in Landen. It mentions a felbawtig official Elitement listed Vides and a Geneva lesson for Mu MaTinns Trading in Switzerland with receivers as instructed to report at regimental ivdasans.

Berlin

British Gold Ship Has Not Arrived at Halifax

From Valcboro Maine on Sept f reports say the battleship bringing the expected gain shipment from London had not arrived at Halifax this morning. It is believed the ship carried the Anglo French financial commissioners. The Admiralty at Halifax is maintaining strict secrecy and likely will not permit any telegraph transmission about the vessel's arrival.

Valceboro London Halifas Admiralty Matifas

Justice Knowles Shot From Ambush in Providence

Justice Will S. Knowles of the Eighth Judicial District was assassinated as he left his Scituate home to ride a trolley toward Providence. Three shots fired from nearby bushes killed him. housekeeper Mrs. Ward Bell heard a foreign-voiced man cry threats. Knowles, 48, unmarried, had issued a decision angering a militant group. two laborers are held on suspicion.

Providence Will S. Knowles North Scituate Andee Knowles Ward Bell Justice Tenowles

Lieutenant Morrow Reported Safe After Accident

Telegrams received by Mrs. AL Morrow say Lieutenant J Ct Morrow was in an airplane incident near Brownsville yesterday. He was bruised and badly shaken but not seriously injured. a broken bone is reported, with initial word suggesting a superficial cure.

Pittsburg AL Morrow Laeutenant J. Ct Morrow Brownsville

Hunters Warned as Open Season Begins in Sherman

In Sherman Texas officials warn that the federal migratory bird season opens soon. The notice stresses safety and legal hunting requirements, urging hunters to verify licenses, bag limits, and protected species rules before heading afield.

Sherman Tex Russell Mien Akalis Dove Tosas Lnn

Carranzista Help Offer Amid Border Tensions

Reports from Brownsville and Matamoros describe Carranza authorities proposing joint action to curb border disorders. Commander Naftarette advised sending more Constitutional troops to Matamoros while denying Carranista troops were raiding the U.S. side. An aeroplane near Brownsville was fired upon, with U.S. outposts exchanging shots and no casualties.

Warhington Dory Winston Polayel Natfurette Matamoros Americus Mission Naftarelle Mestean Slilotl Flceer Mic eVilkoy Cinnada Mafoy Ik Stgersted Anton Wuthormias Sahirdig Anerley Sera Genera Naffaretto Mare Mexico Carranza Constitulio Ris Washington Conelli Nattarelle Auguestlan Mulamorox Colonel Ballard General Funston Souday Brownsville Brownsvile United States International Bridge Hig Bend

Troops on Border Move Through Brownsville Area

The Brownsville district gains 4000 troops by midweek including cavalry infantry artillery air corps. The force, spread over a vast border region with 7 percent Mexican population, aims to deter unrest and requires expert guides across sparsely roaded terrain near Brownsville.

Brownsville Tex Brownsille Aero Corps Thly Maine

Two Women Die as Hesperian Sinks Off Queenstown

Reports say the Allan Line steamer Hesperian sank after disaster near Queenstown with 21 or more dead and many rescued. Captain Mary and a crew of 25 allegedly led a brave evacuation, while questions swirl over warning signals and torpedoing details from officials in Queenstown and Amsterdam.

Associated Press London Hesperian Mary Tipliree

Carranza Forces Capture Paredon in Central America Action

Dispatches report Carranza troops under General Proving den in captured Paredon, north of Sulla. Consul Sirina notes Vera Crna celebrates, and new governor Niestale of Tahased is murdered. Frontera revolt quelled with Merida and Vera Cruz orders. prior state governor in charge. Dyna miting caused railroad wrecks near Esperalda, with one line blown near Monterey. Two wagons of salpiles from Vera Cruz to Mexico City and a northbound engine derailment are noted.

Washington, D.C Camare Paredon Carranza Proving Auevo Barrio Sulla Sirina Vera Crna Niestale Tahased Kcl Carransa Frontera Sinte PD Mentalviass Carranaa State Department Merida Vera Cruz Geena Vera Vrug Mexico City Esperalda Silliman Monterey Baa Vera Criz tFmey Americat Colony

Battle Near Border Report From Eagle Pass

A telegram relays that about 1000 Carrancistas and 800 Villistas are converging near Allende below Piedras Negras on the railway. Villistas retreat toward stronger defenses as Eagle Pass soldiers seek guidance in case fighting reaches the town.

Magle- Pass Tom Allende Guiles Piedras Negras Eagle Pass

Neal of the Navy installment continues in The Light

The story by Walliam Hamilton Osborne continues in today’s issue and will be accompanied by pictures. Readers may see the tale enacted on screen at their favorite theater after reading each installment. New portions will appear in The Light on Mondays Wednesdays and Sundays thereafter.

Walliam Hamilton Osborne

Sinking of the Hesperian Near Queenstown Alarms Ships

A report from Queenstown states the Hesperian was torpedoed with thirteen passengers missing and many aboard unaccounted for. Captain Main says no warning was given and crew remained aboard as the steamer sank about eight. Rescue ships saved some passengers, with confirmed deaths including Miss Carberry.

Main Hesperian Jas Roe Nancy Mart Dermis Queenstown Amsterdan Berlin Quleenstown Thie Atlan Fine Miss Carberry Newfoundland Allan Fine Captain Main Archy Lise Allan Queenstayy

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