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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1913

Page

12

Hidden Treasure Tales From French Isles and Shipwrecks

A fractured tale recounts 19th century treasure hunts for a sunken strong box off Gowd ervilla and the Île de Ré. Divers seek a Spanish silver and gold ingot hoard rumored to descend with a ship wrecked near Goviberville while legends recall the Comte de Saint Paul and a three master vessel.

Mlle Gilliard Fe Elain Sae Gonree Mineraia Didier iWhlla Gat Gowdervilla Leeenochal Meaus St. Paul Ametin

Marcellaz-en-Faucigny Faces Municipal Strike and Vacancies

Paris dispatch reports Marcellaz-en-Faucigny in Haute Savoie as practically on strike with mayor and councilors resigning. Voters retreat to replace them while a special commission, named by presidential decree, oversees cantonal elections and a lone candidate votes for the incumbent. Struggle over control of local government continues with no compromise in sight.

Paris Marcellaz-en-Faucigny Haute Sovate Cetthar Conncillors Gauddiliere Faval Chaotmaster Thor Kchoplmaater Sarthon

Man Sacrifices Life for Wife in Trieste

Paris reports a husband volunteered for a skin graft to save his wife after a failed operation. In Trieste, Snow Auguste Terai underwent similar surgery as doctors advised grafting new skin. The two injuries occurred within minutes of each other, highlighting a doomed bid to save loved ones.

Paris Trieste Ted Snow Auguste Terai

Porfirio Diaz Popular in Europe

Lucerne reports Porfirio Diaz and his wife Mme Dina, caught in European circles, seen as a striking Mexican couple. Diaz prefers life abroad, shaping his image as a thorough European while remaining distant from Mexico. The couple resides at the Aniol Montana and has hosted guests, with Diaz showing no wish to return to his homeland.

Lucerne Sime Porfirio Diaz Mexico Mme Dina Jolax Madero Ding Ta Ow Faebln Tang Tia Stand Aolel Montana A. E. Stilwell New York Dlax

Priest Sacrifices Life While Saving Bathing Children

Sept 18 at Les Sables d'Olonne a priest died while rescuing children caught by a sea current. He swam to save them but drowned. two children were saved and one was lost. A separate ad notes Matthews Cafeteria offering home cooked meals and a white Jedtex at 222 Lagoya St.

PARIO Ala Hte

Lion Cub Rouses Ram Parib In Paris Zoo Adventure

An old Paris favorite, a lion cub, escaped from St. Germain and briefly reached Jardin dAcclimation. The fox terrier and a deer were killed as the cub fled through Bois de Gouloxee before authorities halted the pursuit. The cub was recaptured in a taxicab with its keeper aboard.

Parib Paris St. Germain Barzala Gouloxee Fort Ghe

Excavations Uncover Merovingian Remains Near Sante Heme Basilica

Excavations by Semur Scetery of Slesid reveal remains of a vast middle age edifice. Central chamber shows a nghagas and many seamichers from the Merovingian era. Experts suggest the ruins belong to a basilica complex dating to the sixth century, with evidence pointing to a historical religious site.

Alesta Semur Slesid Nghagas Sante Heme Povery

Socialists Seek Leader After Death of German Figure

NERLIX Sept 18. Death of the respected socialist leader Belbel shifts pressure onto followers to select a new head. Candidates named include Frank, Ledebont, Koutsky, and Mehring as possible successors. The party grapples with uniting a post Bebel era and determining rightful leadership.

Geeut Nerlix Priwl Belbel Ahnen Frank Ledebont Mke Koutsky Mehring Muccreding Kelser

Guthrie Seen as Popular American Ambassador to Japan

In Tokio on arrival August 2 George W Guthrie the new American ambassador to Japan has won enthusiastic praise from Japanese crowd and officials Japanese ambassador Viscount Chinda says the appointment places a capable trusted envoy in charge The praise mirrors a belief he is suited for the role and reflects strong U S Japan ties through this significant diplomatic posting.

Tokio George W. Guthrie Japan Uncle Samn Skade Bis Guthrie Pittsburg Viscount Chinda

Alliance with Spain Moves French Peace Plan Forward

Paris reports a Europe wide shift as France aligns with Spain, bolstering the power balance amid rising tensions. The proposed pact, championed by King Alfonso, promises military and financial backing to deter Germany, with Spain’s modernizing army seen as a key asset and a broader peace guarantee.

Paris Puriuts France Spain Edward VII Alfonso Cuba Peance Aly Gernant Herenger Maore Jaa Berenger Germany Vosges

Dowager Duchess Roxburghe Keeps Richer In Laws Affection

London reports the Dowager Duchess of Roxburghe remains a top worthier-in-law in England. Her daughter-in-law May Goelet of New York is wealthier, yet the Dowager lives on her late husband the Duke’s income about 10 000 a year. When needed she rents Braemouth House in Scotland for autumn, hoping a grandchild may arrive.

Esplus Indaw May Goelet New York Elle la Frere Duke Braxmouth England

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