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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
8
The oil boom spreads from Electra to San Antonio as producers, investors, and curious locals converge on a new ridge prospect. Wells near Pleasanton Road yield up to 60 barrels daily, sparking chatter of a vast future Texas oil field and potential pipeline plans.
Transfer of a tragic incident from William Addington's family unfolds as Mrs Addington, while tucking her husband into bed, found a revolver under his pillow and shot him. He died at a hospital later that day.
Geologist Winilies and Mr Dudley describe a Warrick area well with a 109 foot hole and 20 foot sand penetration. They anticipate higher flow, possible continuous gush, and a 4 foot Warrick derrick. The gas flow is declining while oil shows a double base variety, suggesting lasting potential.
Fragmentary OCR revealsHudges denouncing Texas mob acts amid references to a grand jury in The Wilsonasaw Counts district court. The text cites violations of specific statutes and mentions a jail delay, research into vigilante activity, and questions about enforcement and civility.
In Houston a boy named Johnnie Kern playing Indian with a small rifle was accidentally shot and killed by his cousin Buster Kern who believed the gun was unloaded. The incident occurred as they re-enacted a cowboy and Indian scene. The boy was J A Kern’s son, who implored not to tell his mother he misbehaved. Elsewhere in Indianapolis a vote on public matters related to Mayor Joseph Bell’s indictment for conspiracy in the 1914 election was concluded.
The clumsy OCR reads show city temperatures with highs and lows for Chicago Kansas City New York Washington and more. Southeast or south winds, cloudiness, and daily temperature ranges are noted with figures like 90 and 98 in New York and 75 in Washington, while other entries are garbled.
Washington Sept 10 A Pan American conference mediation attempt falters as Garranza declines terms. Urbina revolt prompts Villistas to abandon the last stronghold as talks with Skene Lansing and allied mediators drift amid questions of a provisional government and regional stability. Bolivia Chile Argentina Peru and Canada urged restraint.
Fragmented dispatches describe Villa forces abandoning Torreon and nearby towns in northern Mexico. Carranza armies push north from the south threatening to cut lines of communication while Villistas evacuate due to dwindling forces and supplies. Urbine’s defection and peace talks fail, prompting broader collapse of Villa authority and mass civilian flight toward border towns amid worsening conditions.
Colonel A. F. L. Chapa, nephew of Colonel FA Chapa, named post commander at Matamoros garrison. He relieved Unlonel Procopio, wounded in Mexico City, during an attack led by Rodrigues at Vallee tus. Chapa is known in San Antonio and is an aviator involved with the aerial corps of the Mexican army.
New York recorded the hottest September day in 31 years with temperatures around 90 degrees. The heat claimed lives and left eight people openly prostrated. at Coney Island about 10,000 people slept along a five mile stretch from Brighton to Seagate, mostly women and children resting on the beach.
Albany N Y Sept 1 The strike on United Traction Company lines halted all streetcar traffic in Albany Troy Cohoes Selvert Green Island since Monday. The dispute over whether discipline of motormen and conductors can be imposed by the general superintendent or division superintendents will be decided by a board of arbitration on October 1.
The school management committee ruled peace songs cannot be sung in Chicago public schools. Superintendent Bla Flag Youn said selections from the National Peace Jubilee Committee were rejected due to a mismatch with parental views on peace proposals among Chicago’s 390,000 pupils.
New York dated Sept 1 reports police surveillance in the death of Mrs Elizabeth Nichols. A suspect described as a former bailer is under arrest for alleged involvement in robbing her of jewelry worth thousands. Detectives say five associates are under surveillance as part of the investigation.
Sept 10. Consultations are forming the new cabinet. Minister Cherbetet interior justice Avestaif camptroller Kharitonov and agriculture minister Kiveshem discuss with parliamentary leaders on the matter. Industrial interests join the compilation as conferences are expected to shape the cabinet lineup.
Two American aviators were killed near Tagingen Alaska when their bomber was shot down by German anti aircraft fire. They were honored posthumously by the German forces after the martial engagement as the forest areas burned from air bombardment and the surrounding region endured the attack.
Experiments to launch aeroplanes from warships were announced today aboard the battleship North Carolina at Pensacola. The Navy expects to assess the practicability of equipping the Atlantic fleet with aircraft, with further trials planned for Monday.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a dispute involving the attorney general over pratuations and a moving rate, with several defendants and testimonies cited. The text references Moore, Vielits facnred, and Banaiane, and mentions sick wedge and preventive measures.
Washington September 1 President Wilson seeks recall of Count von Dumba and questions involve Captain von Papen and Consul General von Nuber all tied to private communications and alleged abuse of American passports The State Department weighs whether these officials should remain and how far the Austrian and German ambassadors actions may extend the diplomatic dispute
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