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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
5
An official statement describes German forces west of the Meuse and near the Vosges engaging in resumed offensive activity. Reports say the Crown Prince’s army advanced toward Verdun, with heavy artillery and shelling along the front and major positions along the Mort Homme and near Cumieres cited.
American expeditionary force led by General Pershing crossed from Columbus into Palomas Mexico as part of the border operation. About 5000 troops reportedly entered, with motor trucks and aircraft accompanying the march. A second light truck company is authorized. Lieutenant Zell commits suicide in Columbus hospital amid melancholy. General Calles says Chihuahua invasion does not affect Agua Prieta but warns of opposition if US forces cross into Sonora.
London reports rising protest as married men are urged to join the army prompting government to consider changes. The article notes the Irish situation, Sinn Fein activity, and proposed military tribunals versus ordinary juries amid Cork St Patrick’s day tensions. Berlin confirms a navy leadership change with Admiral von Capelle succeeding ill Admiral von Tirpitz. Damrosch leads New York Symphony at Panama Exposition previews. Texas notes cattle raisers race president bid, plus local accidents and political splits in San Antonio and Bexar County Republicans.
Chief Engineer Phil Wright announces daily life saving drills during Fiesta San Jacinto week from April 24 to 29. A deputy chief trained in New York has returned to implement latest New York methods practiced by all San Antonio firemen at the central station grounds and a tall tower. Public demonstrations run daily 9 to 2 with free admission, attracting hundreds of visitors.
Public sale scheduled for April 15 1916 at 10 AM by the San Antonio Fredericksburg and Northern Railway Company at its Fredericksburg Texas freight depot. Items include lubricating oil barrels and grease as unpaid freight charges bind the property. C J Larimer Superintendent.
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