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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
12
The First Illinois brigade, marching nine miles toward camp, regimental bands blare as men sing and march briskly returning from Leon Springs. All ranks present for the trip, ambulances empty, a renewed display after the outward march.
Veterans march back to Camp Wilfom after ten days on the reservation. Regiments including the Seventh Illinois Infantry lead the column with the First Illinois and Second Infantry following. Wisconsin troops greet Illinois with cheers as bands play On Wisconsin. Battery drills continue toward Leon Springs for artillery practice.
William Thomas Morton a farmer of Iuka Atascosa County Texas filed a petition in bankruptcy with the United States District Court Liabilities total 5570.42 assets 4190 of which 4140 exceed exemptions First meeting of creditors set for Friday September 1 before Referee Frank H Booth in his office at the Alamo National Bank building
San Antonio stockholders meet at Bedell building to decide whether the 1918 world fair should be abandoned or revived. Committee surveys show strong sentiment against abandoning the project though bond issues failed, with Houston already plotting a rival bid and the Texas outlook discussed by local newspapers.
A boy uses a nickel given for collection to buy candy from a street stand. He explains the minister let him in for free, and a book agent is thwarted by a recent installment bill. The tale preserves a lighthearted streetwise incident from a Sunday setting.
A seven passenger auto collided with another vehicle at Navarro and Martin streets Tuesday morning trapping A Capps W R Capps Jr and A Brooks all of Dallas Texas beneath the wreck. They were dragged free unhurt. Staacke owned car suffered minor damage.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will not entertain Dr. A. A. Luther and associates’ plan to build a railroad from San Antonio to San Angelo until promoters prove their ability and financial resources. A six member committee from the Chamber and the San Antonio Clearing House Association will review the evidence in confidence.
Fire Chief Wright declares only real firemen quit for federal jobs, others leave for physical unfitness or dislike of work. He says the drill school maintains efficiency and announces a public exhibition at central police and fire headquarters at 3 pm Wednesday with Mayor Brown and all commissioners in attendance.
A child complains about a vest fashioned from an overcoat lacking a bottom pocket. The dialogue shows the mother’s improvised clothing and the father’s corrective quips as the boy discovers a missing pocket end and a buttonhole.
Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge argues the U S naval program is modest and prudent, stressing Panama Canal defense and rapid mobility. He notes 157 ships including sixteen capital ships, lessons from Jutland favor fire power over torpedoes, and calls for fire control in groups to reduce hull sizes while maintaining total armament.
A Washington Star cor respondent quotes General Funston criticizing swivel chair campaigning and urging discretion for generals in the field. The piece contrasts hopeful signs seen from home with what actually unfolds on the ground in Mexico.
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