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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1915

Page

9

Five in Duval County face prison for election fraud

Five defendants convicted last Friday of conspiring to defraud the United States by voting on ineligible aliens were sentenced in Corpus Christi. Leavenworth prison terms range from six months to one year and one day with fines of 5000 each. two others receive six months in jail and fines of 300. Bonds were set at 12500 for Uchlinger, Stevens and Castleberry, and 5000 for the others. Appeals to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans are noted, likely delaying final outcomes.

Corpus Christi Tex Leavenworth United States August Uchtinger Henry Stevens Ed Castleberry Kas Lee Riggs Tom Bunn Victoria Tes New Orleana Te Nusces Rit Ave Victoria County Distriot Green Associated Press Duval Coun Sevral Duval Cointy Duval County Tival County Sveral San Tiers Borne

British Ship Chancellor Sunk in Atlantic Trade Route

A British liner the Chancellor was sunk in the Jeans Atlantic trade lane. Survivors were rescued by Sontan authorities and some crew members were evacuated. The vessel, owned by Tarrleon Line of Liverport, measured about 4565 tons and hailed from New Orleans with last reported location near Liverpont.

Sonta Cornest Tarrleon Liverport Liverpont Ueual New Orieans Heross

Army Discipline Lecture At Fort Sheridan Tells Civilians

Chicago, Sept 24. First Lieutenant J. H. Barnard lectured 446 civilians at Fort Sheridan on Army Discipline. He defined discipline as more than uniforms and drills, emphasizing obedience and thinking for oneself when needed. He illustrated with a river rescue scenario to show soldiers act without hesitation.

Chicago United States Army Fort Sheridan J. H. Barnard Barnard

President Wilson Strolls Through Washington Business District

President Wilson walked for over an hour through the business section of Washington D C on September 24. He visited a sporting goods store and bought gulf balls, then continued strolling. He was recognized by a few people, accompanied by Colonel B House and several Secret Service agents.

Washington, D.C Wilson Washington B. Mr. House White House Secret Service

Five years for forgery facing banker believed to amass wealth

Waukesh a Wisconsin Sept 24 George After alias George Barnhardt pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to five years in prison. Once thought a successful banker Forest Cliffs Ark, his wealth is alleged to have come from a long series of fraudulent acts totaling around 1,000,000 dollars.

Waukesha - Wis George After George W. Barnhardt Monfo Forest Clifs Ark Reries Gelimatet

Capture of Raul Madero Reported Near Marfa Texas

Raoul Madero reported captured near Marfa by a U S detachment after eluding Villa forces. He crossed the border with a small staff, once Villista commander, and fled into mountains pursued by Carranzistas. Captured with him were Jose Telida secretary, Jose M. Rodrigues lieutenant, Raoul Davila former postmaster, and E. Martinez former private secretary to Zapata.

Tizou Madero Marfa Texas Madero Lono Mountains Des Peraié Nel Jose Telida Privaty Gomez Palacio Durango Jose BM Rodrigues Piedras Negras Raoul Davila Monteray E. Martinex Zapala Mexico Villa

German War Loan Surpasses Three Billion Marks

Reuters reports Amsterdam that the new German loan totals 13,090,900,000 marks. Berlin notes strong acceptance with Dresden, Cassel, Dusseldorf, Dortmund branches and Berlin Savings Bank showing higher subscriptions than in March. Heavy small-depositor participation cited with about 45,000 Berlin Saving Bank depositors subscribin g.

Reuter Amsterdam Berlin Aerlin London SAU Dresden Dortmund

Archibilg Attorney Seeks Meeting Over Passport Claim

James EF J Archibili's lawyer asked Acting Secretary Polk for a meeting to clarify his client's assertion that he did not consciously misuse American passports. The interview hinges on receipt of all documents seized from Archibelg at his European arrest.

Washington, DG James EF. J. Architali Polk State Department Archibelg Europe

Weather notes across major cities show varied temps

The report lists temperatures for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington with south and southeast winds. It records highs, lows and cloudy or rainy conditions across several hours, noting lowest readings and warmest points in the period.

At & Am ST Louis Antic Wits Yeobabis Ain Howe Chicago Ranbas Towret Temmeratner Hee New York Jjaudy Taist Bohrs Washington Temparatane Nestle Asmlin

Greece Mobilizes Army as Bulgaria Prepares War

Greek government orders call up of 1892 to 1911 classes as Bulgaria readies attack on Serbia. Athens signals intention to defend war aims and support Serbia while Greek fortifications and Black Sea ports are reinforced amid tense Eastern Front activity and rumors of Russian advances northwest of Dubno.

Balkan Bulgaria Serbia London Greece Athens Paris Black Sea Lonian Volhynis Lutsk Duban Chancellor Prudenen Bulkaria Furia Grevenhow Thadde Berhia Talen

Greeks Ready for Battle Mobilizes Twenty Classes of Soldiers

In Athens a decree for general mobilization of twenty Greek soldier classes was signed by King Constantine after an audience with Prime Minister Venizelos. The move follows Bulgaria's actions and is framed as a defensive measure. Daglis, the minister of war, delivered the decree to the palace.

Athens Constantine Vernelos Bulgarin Sovereien Daglis

Mobilization Order Issued in Greece

An official order for the mobilization of the Greek army was issued in Athens today. The Athens correspondent for the Havaa None gener al Parliament states that Parliament will likely be summoned to discuss the dispatches and possible responses to the situation.

Patus Athens Havaa None Gener Mibiclal

Bulgarian mobilization decree announced in Paris dispatch

A Sofie message to Havas News Agency reports Bulgaria has decided to mobilize military forces after a postponement. The Official Journal published today a decree ordering mobilization of the clauses of 1990 to WA12.

Paris Sofie Havas

Bulgaria Likely Allied With Central Powers, Paris Reports

Paris dispatch notes Bulgaria under King Ferdinand appears to side with the central powers. French officials say Bulgaria may send troops into Serbia and threaten the Salonika line, potentially isolating Russia from allied routes. Russian reports meanwhile describe German setbacks and hand-to-hand combat in multiple sectors.

Paris France Bulgaria Ferdinand Jean Ferbette Morava Dara Serbia Saioniki-Sish Uskub Russia Acchangel

Three Trainmen Killed in Nebraska Wreck

Three trainmen died and four were seriously injured when the Missouri Pacific passenger train from Omaha to Kansas City collided with a northbound freight near La Platte Nebraska. The dead were ARKH SHILIK WALTER GOODMAN and J B WILSON. All passengers escaped with minor scratches. An inquest ruled a mistaken identification of a freight on the siding caused the wreck.

Wlattemouth Neb la Platte Neo Missouri Pacific Railroad Omana Kansas City Hrafan la Piste Arkh Shilik Nansen Citrh Mo

Battle near Progreso in Brownsville confirms heavy clash

U S troops and Mexican Carranza forces clashed along the Rio Grande near Progreso with up to 80 Mexicans in the attacking party. One American, Private Stubblefield of Troop C, Twelfth Cavalry, was killed and at least one other soldier wounded. Officers report Mexican casualties uncertain while both cavalry and infantry patrolled the river area.

Brownsville Tex Prowa Rio Grande Stubbleheld Twelfth United States Gavnley Twelfth Cavalry Peveuty Sixth Infantry Jhegan Charles A. King Jr Carranza King King Makee Edward .Decson Harlingen Twenty-sixth Infantry Mercedes Progreso Fort Brown Proop C Stubblefield Kenedy Khown Mercedes Canal A. V. Anderson A. P., Blacksom Herlingen Trig Amer Fcans

Russians Called To Colors In China And Russia

A Peking report says all eligible Russians in China are mobilized under a ukase. An imperial ukase from Petrograd on September 18 calls reserves of the territorial army to colors. The senate to fix ages and numbers, and districts to be called, remains to be determined.

Pripet Petrograd Dubno Luisk Danlo Therasy Styr Riga Vilna Dyinsk Assuw Dvinsk British Home Office Tandon St. Paul's Cathedral London China Betrograd Seninmirr Senate

Insurance rate cuts announced by Chicago Board of Underwriters

Chicago announces broad rate reductions of up to 83 1 8 percent. The board says the changes apply to buildings and their occupants and will improve fire protection and construction standards under city building ordinances.

Chicago Jfice Chicago ‘Board of Ely

Angelenos Staffing Rift Amid Border Flight to El Paso

Members of General Fellos Angeles staff flee across the border to El Paso after being stopped at the international bridge by American authorities who warn internment if they cross. They claim resignation from the Villa army and indicate General Angeles will not return to Mexico, with Angeles reportedly in Washington.

Hamdingen King Collonel Bullard Harlingen EL Paso Tex Sept Flin Fellos Angeles International Bridge Smaginer Thes Villa Army

Meeting on a Mountain Chattanooga Debated Rail Tour

The Migntreti general assembly of Ohio examined a Cincinnati railway tour with a session led by Acting Governor Arnold and Speaker Canover. A cannon was fired during the tumult and five senators attended the event, delivering praise to Kattananga and Cincinnati before a day of private consultations.

Chattanooga Tennert Migntreti General Assembly of Ohio Cincinnati jSquikera Railway Tom OF Luckeus Easio Arnold Canover Kattananga Cincin Wat

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