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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1915

Page

8

Bodies of Mexicans Found After Edinburg Skirmish

In Brownsville area, three Mexican bodies found near Edinburg and another body recovered from a tree trunk. U S authorities tighten river embargo to restrict cross border travel while searching for involved Mexicans. Army reports say some fleeing families carry American flags. two army canteens found, linked to the prior day clash near Los Indios. Private Kraft killed, Trumpeter Forney died, and Sgt Walsh wounded in the Santa Maria engagement as US troops pursue suspects.

Edinhweg Edinburg Wes Drowneville Chainel A. Te Flocksom Cam Nandal Feri Ledugy Low Indies Yeelurdur Mogteatt Sur Benita Blorksont Zere Miles Los Indios Menxico Joos Indias Los Tadivy United States Casulry Aniceta Pisano Blocksom Army Del~fina Oclahiana Aleman Iran Delfina Aieman Santa Marie Tex Monfiay Browneville Third Cavalry Arthur Kraft Harald T. Forney Dr. J.alsi Anthons Kraft Detroit I Prigh Harold T. Foruer Warrertown Walsh Deadwood Joeebh C. Ritehel Blairpaynte Zy Ve Day Charleston Pricilo T G Ryrenyt Tonesvete Wainrd Ensten Fert Wayne Dnek Thipadinte Stogara Abdo- Et Casper

Zeppelin raid on England reports no casualties or damage

London reports another German air raid over the target area last night. A single Zeppelin conducted the raid with anti aircraft guns in action. official notice says no casualties and no damage was done.

London Omar Rgget Haghind

Hot Weather Across East Amidst Warm Spell

No relief from excessive heat across the East and Midwest since midweek. Temperatures near 80 in Chicago mark a third straight warm day, with unseasonably cool nights and widespread warnings of near freezing temps in the Rocky Mountains. Weather officials say the hot period may persist another day, threatening records as nights stay mild and days linger warm.

Washington Dubeau Rocky Mountains Chicago Ghicag Marmettr Breos

Chicago Chinese boycott ends Japanese worker jobs

A wholesale boycott in Chicago has led to the discharge of more than 560 Japanese waiters and cooks from Chinese restaurants. Chinese merchants' leader May Dung Jo predicts trade between Chinese and Japanese will halt within a month as Japan pressures China over territory and other rights.

Thicago Chicago Wait Hovseil Sanin Hine Aga United States Japan China May Dung Jo The Chinese Merchants’ Association of Chicago

Students Oppose Drill at University of Washington

Washington dispatch reports a Students Anti drill Society circulating a paraphrased denunciation of compulsory military drill for freshmen and sophomores at the University of Washington. A protest meeting was called for the next evening despite President Henry Suzzallo’s support for drills in general and permission for the gathering.

Seattle Wash University of Washington Tagitn Henry Suzzallo

Fragmented Weather Observations From Dense OCR Text

Reading scattered lines of temperatures and wind directions across cities such as Chicago Milwaukee Denver and Washington The text lists highs and lows with partial phrases The OCR quality is poor but indicates weather readings including south winds and temperatures around the mid 70s.

Envoy requests leave amid recall over US press clash

Austro-Hungarian ambassador Constantin Tinh seeks recall for a personal report after a US government recall request. He says publication of his private message caused embarrassment and intends to address the matter publicly via Austrian press after returning home. Agents in New York arrange travel. British safe conduct anticipated.

Wenox Mase Red Constantin T. Tinh Lathe Wet Tevelen Veuve Agansanee United States Uumba Ma Roverimen Teave Mia Associated Press New York Dumbe Washington New Tark

Weather forecast indicates rain and storms midweek

Major Ailen Buell reports rain and thunder storms Tuesday night and Wednesday. A large storm area drifts south from the northwest with unsettled cloudy weather and towering temperatures. The western states see high pressure and fair conditions but irregular pressure patterns. Unsettled weather covers the upper Great Lakes and upper Mississippi Valley with general rains in the northwest and western Canada. Cooler temperatures persist in the north.

Ailen Buell Astoria Minnesota Mexico Upper Lake Region Mississippi Valley Mississippi

Artillery Active on Front as French Report Violence

Paris dispatch says artillery activity along the French front remains intense in places with heavy bombardment. French aviators reportedly dropped bombs on German positions near Yeilrond and on German barracks. In Washington the Panama Canal is opened further after slides were cleared allowing deeper drafts.

Parib Artilary France

Portugal Revolution Shakes Major Cities Across Portugal

A revolutionary wave sweeps Portugal challenging central authority. Reports indicate unrest spreading beyond Lisbon to key provincial cities. Observers note martial law and clashes in early September as authorities attempt to quell growing opposition.

Conscription Debate Jams UK House of Commons

English carnet notes from London describe the cabinet seriously debating conscription. The House of Commons convenes this afternoon with the topic under urgent consideration as ministers weigh national service and related policy choices.

London Certeta House of Commons

Primary elections under way in Maryland and South Carolina

In Maryland Baltimore voters face a Democratic and Republican primary to fill state offices including governor and comptroller with general election set for November 2. In South Carolina Columbia reports both sides seek broad support as state wide prohibition votes loom. if approved, prohibition would take effect January 1 next year amid turnout of about 172,000 in recent primaries.

Baltimore Maryland State Senate House of Delegates South Carolina Frotndon Columbia Carolina

China Seeks American Purchases and Scholarships

In Chicago on Sept 14 Dr Plington Kon a member of the Chinese cabinet said China aims to boost American product purchases. He noted a Chinese commercial mission's U S visit ended with enthusiasm over reception and pledged efforts to arrange scholarships for Chinese students in U S universities.

Chicago China Pl Iington Kon Chnesé Cabinet Totany Chinese Commercial Commission United States Kou

Engine shipment to Russia sails from Philadelphia

The British steamer Baint Leonards left Philadelphia today for Wadivaston via the Panama Canal carrying fifteen locomotives and 5000 tons of steel rails valued at 475000 dollars. The steel is reported as an order from the Russian government.

Philadelphia Baint Leonards Eclawr Wadivaston Panama Siberian Iiuselan

Allied Troop Landings Grow as Gallipoli Pushes Rise

Allied forces press on at Gallipoli with reports of intensified landings and Turkish batteries silenced. Dispatches note Turkish coast defenses reduced, with mentions of movements toward Smyrna and Dardanelles. The overall picture shows heavy combat across the eastern fronts and a shifting balance as Russian, German, and Austrian units clash along multiple fronts.

Allies Fixe TurK Batyertes. Ble Guns Sitenerd ana Cass Now More Tenable.

Paris dispatches report allied fleet locating batteries along the Dardanelles shore. Ottoman artillery shelled. allied positions near Gallipoli peninsular more tenable. Mytilene to Athens notes disembarkations by Franco British troops. Swings in Constantinople alarm.

Paris Dardanelles Mytilene Athens Franco-ritieh Roupe Ae Hwattles Constantinople

Cabinet creates new aviation under secretary post in Paris

Paris Sept 4 The cabinet agreed to establish a new under secretaryship for aviation. Rene Besnard, previously minister of something and head of a related department, was named to the post. The wording in the source is garbled but indicates a government reshuffle affecting aviation administration.

Paris Rene Besnard UM Besnard

Women Votes and Politics Rally at Convention

A fragmentary report notes women advocates urging independence from male political parties at a convention. Speakers tied female suffrage to broader human rights, warning against male domination and predicting a future where women shape civilization and governance.

Seek trade expansion toledo

Toledo capital and men open back of a move ment to establish an enormous South American trade organization. Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state with a request to create the exploiting company. The company expects to make an extended trip into South America representing between 50 and 100 firms. Samples of goods from represented companies will be carried. The project is more or less recommended to President Wilson recently by Secretary McAdoo.

Toledo Wilit Sun America Ie Miores Prestigal Wilcon Segretane Adoo

Bandits Free Edward Ledwidge Held by China Dudes

Edward Ledwidge, once held by the Chaves brothers bandits near Chinawa, was released today after ransom payment. Reports say he was shown alive and a special train with General Manuel ehoa’s troops and American transport money arrived at Chieu. authorities noted anticipated traps but Ledwidge was freed.

Edward Ledwida Meni Chieu China

British casualties during war total 381,983 reported

A dated London dispatch lists 381,983 British casualties for the war, noting officers and men killed and wounded. The report cites naval and army losses, with references to various units and dates, and mentions a house of commons discussion.

London House of Cumica Avnet Bret Joe Thokeratio Hamas

United States Refuses Arbitration on Arabic Case

The American government signals disavowal of the Arabic torpedoing and aims to inform Berlin before deciding on arbitration. Bernstorff tasked to relay Washington’s views, while State Department seeks safety assurances for American lives and possible later arbitration. The note follows Wilson and Lansing talks, with Berlin expected to respond within days.

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