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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
1
A disaster near Laredo on September 17 kills ninety aboard a troop train from Isladilote Monteras. Passengers include soldiers women and children among the debris many bodies found two carriages wrecked. Mexican victims and rescuers report a catastrophic crash with deep trenches dug at the scene while officials assess the accident and identify survivors.
Reported encounters near Bonito to the east of Saar and opposite Hidalen involve Ute cavalry and Mexican forces. Captain Willie Welk leads a detachment mounted from Gringe toward the Rio Tapate as troops surround a camp with all canteens closed.
Report from Caldwell and Guezatles counties notes a calm celebration of Mexico's independence anniversary with no antisubversive demonstrations. Officials report a measured guard presence, while residents in Bex and nearby areas observe the day amid mixed reactions and local festivity.
Berlin reports that Austria intends to recall Ambassador Dumba to explain the Arabic note incident. Washington hints Wilson may negotiate with Ambassador Penfield as USA seeks clarity amid procedural questions. The exchange centers on misunderstandings between Ambassador von Bernstorff and the Arabic note, with hopes for a favorable diplomatic result.
Dallas report states Walter Gillam aged unknown in aging condition after being shot five times by his mother in law Annie Benson yesterday at her Dallas suburb home. Benson faces shooting charges. Previous divorce suit involving Grum’s wife noted.
Oklahoma news fragment reports merging of Guthrie and Woodward land offices under Secretary Take list. Mentions Albert Franklin, Beath Preuss, and various local names amid scattered notes on permits, housing, and public records. Lacks coherent event details. reads as damaged OCR with several garbled phrases and unclear dates.
An unreliable message from Stefansson, dated at an eastern point near Chgmutt of the Markenete river toward Bank’s island, reports the vessel northward and westward along a coast near Baiketshind. The Bathurst barrier and Murrow chamber separate the coast, with only a few heats reaching the shore and anchoring near the beach.
Reports from Nome and Wrangell Island describe lack of contact with Stefangsson and crew after their Arctic crossing. Observers note storms and ice hindered progress toward Wrangell coast while rescue groups and traders kept vigil along Alaska and Siberian routes. Survivors Ole Anderson and Storker Bierker are mentioned amid uncertain sailing outcomes.
A Washington Herald piece questions Lord Dundonald's proposed power to unleash lethal gases and turpinite as a flawed plan for modern warfare. It notes historical interest in chemical weapons by British admirals, details alleged specifications, and critiques the strategy amid trench warfare pressures and defenses of Paris.
Reports from Berlin and Petrograd describe German advances in Galicia and the Vilna region as Mackensen's and von Hindenburg's forces press from Dvinsk to Vilna and near Pink, with German claims of Polish and Russian gains offset by Russian assertions of a counter thrust in Galicia and the Dvina corridor.
The French war office notes ongoing severe artillery battles near Souches and Arras between the Somme and Aisne and between the Aine and Argonne. French batteries bombarded German positions near Arras while replying to enemy fire. Trench to trench firing and German heavy artillery activity are reported between the Bomme and Aisne and Sapigneut zones with continuous night fighting.
Berlin dispatch reports Field Marshal Von Hindenburg's forces have advanced in the east, capturing Vidzy after fierce house to house fighting. Western theater notes gains near Perthes and Dynamo crosses. Army groups claim progress along the Ko mal highroad and near Szczyna as other fronts report activity. Police shooting incident in Houston merges with a suicide and arrests linked to a separate case.
The Central Association of German banking Interests tells members that owners of American securities in London are advised to sell to profit from the New York exchange. The aim, activists say, is to move German owned securities deposited in England by marketing them to improve the exchange rate, so traders are warned against such sales.
London editors cite Motorship and Motorboat claiming Germany has lost twenty submarines since the war began, while British losses total seven including B-7. The Danish tally lists eleven sea-going subs and sixteen smaller types, with ten new boats added by June 1. The piece asserts Germany now has fourteen sea-going underwater boats, five in the Mediterranean.
Vital statistics released by Texas state registrar show July totals of 1274 births and 2240 deaths. The report notes one set of quadruplets and forty eight sets of twins among births. Temple bonds: AG approves two fire department issues totaling 119,000 with 40 year maturity and 10 year option. Also approval for Basque County District 25 school bonds of 20 10 5 percent.
An Austrian submarine, commanded by Lieutenant Von Trapp, sank a British transport in the Southern Adriatic days ago. The report, announced from Vienna, cites earlier claims of British ship losses and notes the sinking of the French cruiser Leon Gambetta in the Strait of Otranto on April 26, with 452 lives lost.
In Austin on September 17 the state and defendants in the brewery trust case agreed to postpone further testimony and continuation of the hearing until November 15 after the state completed examination of witnesses who had appeared, as part of the anti trust law proceeding.
Washington Sept 17 postal officials announced improved delivery facilities as cars began serving rural routes. In total 500 routes have been authorized, with 288 already in operation, benefiting farmers with mail and express services.
A Shreveport veteran, 72, recounts how Vitalitas relieved his kidney and rheumatic pain after failed treatments. He credits fellow veterans for funding the medicine, praises Vitalitas as Nature's greatest corrective and tonic, and urges others to investigate it at Sommec's Drug Store with druggists carrying it.
A list of automotive licenses and individuals follows, including No. 768 Overiana, FLA Perrinot ALZ South Olive No. 1540 Fort Wyoming street No. 841 Dods mar atrret No. 1643 Barnea Dr W A Lads 117 East Buvlid No Th4s Willys Wight Mes of Tate Et Lapras 124 WY Mittletoe Gyf Maxwell Mrs Bossiot Tire and related entries Hasry Soong 438 has.
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