Fearful San Benito teeters as border gang clash threat looms
From San Benito Texas a fear of attack by Mexican bandits sparked a massive patrol. Thousands gathered as military units and local citizens reinforce streets and outskirts. A series of armed exchanges, arrests, and a public safety committee formed, while three Mexican prisoners were shot near the town amid tension and warnings of further threats.
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San Beatite
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Farma
Bullard
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Ko Awerionh
Marnad
Pheer
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Twente-sisth
Davis
San Be
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Lours
Mies
Mesquite
Los Indios
San Benio Mendis
IM. Iimeones
Buy Hollo
Mi Toul
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Magoo
Car Mounts Walk Injure Three In Street Collision
A crash on Ale Moose and Conmyrie streets left three pedestrians injured as a car mounted the curb and struck them. Witnesses described a northbound vehicle veering onto the sidewalk before continuing into the street, with one victim, 27 year old Rowell Selds, hospitalized. The driver, 44 Dwyer Avenue resident Gatabrek, was arrested on reckless operation charges after claiming he had been in San Antonio five days.
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Ayia
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San Antonio
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Moree
Harel
Aston
Dose Brothers Trent
Creed
Welermans
Pauline Men Miller
Muliahen
Prohibition Wins in South Carolina Referendum Outcome
Reports from Columbia indicate a statewide prohibition majority with 14 241 for present law and 3 451 for prohibition. If official county tallies sustain the result, the prohibition law would take effect January 1 and ban near beer, wine, and cannabis, per officials. Blair Lee Marta Lefeu and others noted. United States Senator Blair Lier defeated for governor nomination by Ben 1. Stat in Maryland. Burleson visits San Marcos and plans two weeks in Texas, including Austin and San Antonio farm tour with niece Mrs. L. W. Miller.
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Blair Lee
Marta Lefeut
Baltimore
Emersnn J. Marrington
United States
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Toads
Republican Choter
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Onralae
San Marcos
Tex
Burleson
San Starcos
Albert
Bris. L. W. Mmorgis
Texey
Austin
San Antonio
Weather forecast for HAW Antonio vicinity and surrounding regions
Fragmented forecast indicates showers near Haw Antonio and nearby areas on Wednesday with likely cooler temperatures and variable winds. Regional summaries mention highs around the mid 60s to 70s, with clearer skies in some zones and gusty winds from the north in portions of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
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Antotio
Thorsany
Test Gulf Ftaten
Huginning
Advance of Teutongo Near an End
British and Russian reports describe German advances near Vilna and along the Niemen with German forces pressing on multiple fronts. Allied leaders warn of intensified operations as Russia contemplates the Duma’s prorogation and relief efforts face strain amid submarine threats and ammunition shortages.
Pelcumer Prinz Willem Rescues Tanz Crew Near France
The pelcumer Prinz Willem arrived from Amsterdam via South America and the West Indies with eight crew members aboard after rescuing a five boat and the crew of the British steamer Tanz torpedoed by a German submarine two days earlier, about 40 miles southwest of Ouimea, France. A French cruiser later relanded the Prinz Willem V and the rescued crew in Breel.
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New York
Amsterdam
Indies
Oulseam
France
Neutral ship sunk ton din during German sub attack
A damaged dispatch from Copenhagen reports a neutral vessel was sunk or damaged by a German submarine. The fragmented text references a schooner Surly and Christiania, with mentions of convoys, ships at sea, and wartime naval activity.
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E Reatar
Copen- Hagen
Asquith Asks Seventh War Credit in Commons Debate
Prime Minister Asquith asked Parliament for a seventh war credit totaling £256 million to cover military and naval expenditures. He cited rising daily costs and outstanding advances, noting repayments of £50 million to the Bank of England and £26 million lent to dominions, with June–September period expenses around £17.5 million for new operations.
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House of Commons
Asquith
Lrena
Bank of Hngland
Credin
Asqiwith
Reynander
Aimee
London Faces New Aerial Raids and Defences
Sept 18 reports mix editor letters and public warnings as raids heighten fear. Sir Percy Scott praised for London air defense leadership while attackers press aerial assaults. The Pall Mall Gazette notes zeppelin activity remains hard to track and respond to, with renewed calls for outrider measures. The Globe cautions vigilance as night raids continue.
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Comatent
Percy Scott
London
Pall Mall
Plica
Chicago starts drive to oust labor gunmen in unions
Sept 16 report from TCAGG cites Hayne and the state's attorney office. An investigation found a gang of gunmen in several unions conducting wrecking and murder campaigns for years. They allegedly acted without major union leadership awareness, targeting contractors and other union members with graft and vengeance.
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Chicago
Das! Ly Sluly
Hayne
Orusion
Tne
Recess in Rate Case Ordered by Federal Judge
Federal Judge Frank A Youmans and attorneys agreed to a recess in the rate cases from index until Monday. If the Sauly Fexsports under examination do not finish before bat time, hearings will resume Monday and continue through October 10 or a date before that, allowing railroads to finish presenting their cases.
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Okla
Frank A. Youmans
Freeling
Sauly Fexsports
Drastic Action Urged to Curb Patent Medicine Fraud
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture notes officials believe only drastic measures can halt the patent medicine evil. Over fifty prosecutions under the Pure Food and Drugs law have ended, including twenty five Crimd prosecutions and thirty nine others tied to misleading claims and fake cures. In New York another crime report details a raid on a ship's crew and a suspect facing charges for illicit sales of unverified items.
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Washington, D. C
Defense in Duval County Grand Jury Trial Ends Stale
Amassing testimony in a Texan grand jury investigation, defense witnesses faced rigorous cross examination as prosecutors pressed for ties to county officials. The long waiting jury awaited a report blocked by election concerns, with jurors kept from news exposure and strict secrecy maintained by Judge Bures Garner.
Liner Pretorian Reported Aground Near White Island
A night report indicates the liner Pretorian ran aground near White Island. The incident is tied to an inward vessel event with no further details available on casualties or salvage actions.
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Unsettled Cooler Weather Predicted For San Antonio
Unsettled weather is forecast to continue in San Antonio for several days with day and night temperatures and a cooling trend likely by Thursday. Major Allen Tell of the San Antonio weather bureau cites windy air pressure changes and broad temperature contrasts as causing cloudy conditions and scattered rains across the region. Temperatures in West Texas and nearby states show a drop with frost in Sheridan Wyoming and rainfall totals in Ballinger and nearby towns reported. The forecast notes continued heat in parts of the east and south, but cooler conditions are expected locally, with a slight rainfall event recorded in Antoine.
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Weather Bureau
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Lake Region
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Fternoon
Bear Amar Obert and the Navy Tealels Letter Mystery
A garbled report outlines Beary Amar Obert a former secretary connected to a letter from Rene Styled Hotere. It references military service, North Bole, and events around a naval matter with fragmented phrases and unclear details. The piece mentions Portland Maine and historical individuals amid disrupted text.
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Tealels
Rene
Hotere
Ua Joller
Peary Mamier
Pirtland
Heparens
Bavarians Cheer German Chancellor at Social Gathering
Bavarians cheer the German chancellor Meic during a lively event with songs and toasts praising national unity. Attendees discuss grants and conehds, with a toast to Kavaria and Bavarian military pride. Dr van Kethmann Ho rweg enjoys Bavarian beer as the chancellor notes the inner calm of the moment.
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Bethany Howes
Rasjan
Jane
Kavaria
van Kethmann
Ex soldier leper Gable to be moved to Washington
Ex soldier Elmer E Gable once stationed in the Philippines and now held at Pittsburgh Municipal Hospital after contracting leprosy will be returned to Washington in an automobile. He was turned over to federal authorities and will be processed by officials seeking his future status. Common war veterans will not transport Gable, a ward of the government.
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Elmer E. Gable
Muncipal Hospital
Nonina
Washington
Eig
James Edwards
Board of Wealth
Gale
Gable
Tuesely
Ion Advinw
Plier
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Ace
Wheaton
Meive
J. Ghickett
Cli Fommivsioan
Mmowre
Nativite
Ans Uanke
Helpig Igvang
Joan Cs
Ain
Thasr
Germany
Wis
Tor
France
Athetts
Middle West
Fragments Describe New French Medical Instrument Claim
A garbled Paris dispatch reports on a French medical article describing a device called the Vola Instrument. It claims the tool helps locate bones using a compass and permits, with references to the Academy of Medicine and surgeon Dr. W Tero.
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Paris
Academy of Medicine
Charles Infroit
Wtero
Financiers Seek Loan Threats Split German and Allies Debate
A chaotic report details financiers urging a million dollar loan with German and German-American backing amid a volatile New York scene. Commissioners and bank executives face a fierce, divided push, with anti-German deposits and potential counter moves in Britain and France. The piece traces motives, possible public finance routes, and an ominous foreign influence aim.
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