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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
3
In the Tolmino front area British troops contend with heavy rains that drenched troops and cooled a long heat spell. The rain broke a drought after a period of extreme heat, washing transports and flooding dry trenches as soldiers faced wet conditions.
French forces report capturing German trenches about 300 yards long and 100 yards deep north of the Chapel of Sainte Fine at the Fleury and Vaux roads intersection on the right bank of the Meuse in the Verdun sector last night. On the Somme front French artillery performed strongly near Albi.
The brief report notes a tranquil night with distant mentions of Estrees and Lihons, suggesting a peaceful closure to the day as darkness settles over the area.
The Russian advance continues along the Upper Stripa in Galicia with troops crossing the western bank of the Zlota Lipa and Bystritza Solotvina. Petrograd reports rapid progress as of August 165 in the war office bulletin.
Austro German troops under General Count Von Bothmer resist Russian advance along the upper Stripa in Northern Galicia. They repel strong attacks in the Sobarow Keninchy sector as Emperor William shifts to the eastern front after a western front visit. A Balkan front engagement south of Lake Doiran follows several recent actions.
War Office reports that south of Lake Doiran enemy forces a battalion attacked Bulgarian advanced posts and the assault was repulsed.
British forces retook nearly all remaining trenches northwest of Pozieres after German gains on Sunday. The war office said local fighting over two days recaptured most of the trench line and entry near Mouquet Farm yielded eleven prisoners as British lines held on the Thiepval Pozi front.
Paris reports the French war bill at end July totaled 39 billion francs with 10 billion francs in miscellaneous expenses. The average monthly cost of the war now stands at about 1.987 billion francs according to available figures.
Four and three fourths inches of rain fell in 24 hours in St. Louis with a total 9.42 inches since Friday. Brentwood suburb reports flooding and fifteen families evacuated. Elsberry reports rising creeks feeding the Mississippi. some sections of the St. Louis Burlington line washed out. Burlington freight train engineer Alexander McDonald died when his engine went through a trestle near Monroe City.
A shy young worker begs for time off to watch football. After a stern warning for five Saturdays off, he returns with a bright proposal. He offers to stay early Monday if given a chance, hoping to keep his job.
Illinois Governor Dunne and Texas Governor Ferguson are scheduled to meet General Funston Tuesday afternoon with separate calls at 3 30 and 4 30 oclock. Dunne witnesses a militia parade, then dines with generals at the St. Anthony Hotel and tours Illinois troops on the border, seeking to hear enlisted men on service concerns.
In Virginia Minnesota on August 15 recruiting posters were torn down and replaced with I W W literature. Lieutenant Willson in charge of the Northwest directs indoors use of a Whitehead torpedo lure. Destruction of Navy ads is reported in Minneapolis and nearby. local station chief R E Bonney cites I W W strike activity on the Iron Range as reducing public interest in Navy recruiting.
Paragraphs describe ongoing talks as leaders debate dropping or keeping contingent proposals in hopes of avoiding a strike. The piece notes a persistent push for a negotiated settlement and the mood remains cautiously optimistic.
President Wilson tells Boston Chamber of Commerce that an interstate commerce commission inquiry would not remedy the crisis. He notes ongoing talks in New York between railways and employers and awaits reports before acting. The August 11 letter, dated Aug 11, was received by Charles F. Weed.
Miss Anne Martin, head of the national Woman's Party, announces the Nevada Women's Civic League has severed ties with NAWSA. The withdrawal cites a focus on the Susan B Anthony amendment and dissatisfaction with the state by state strategy.
Chicago report says Roger C. Sullivan will not take part in the Western campaign headquarters of the Democratic National Committee this fall and none of his close allies will receive positions there. The piece notes Sullivan’s influence in the Robins Hughes matter and names Walsh Shuman Vrooman Morgan Davies as upcoming Western organizers. It also covers Baker outlining Wilson’s re election themes in Cleveland including keeping the United States out of war and praise for legislative achievements such as the Federal Reserve Act rural credits bill and Underwood tariff act.
A Rochester Times item recalls Jimmy Green answering a classroom riddle with a misreading of a lyric. The third standard boys mockingly press the clue and a pale teacher asks for interpretation. Jimmy blurted that “he tore his chords asunder” meant “he split his corduroys,” provoking surprise.
Chicago wheat markets surged on crop damage concerns. December options rose from 1.38 to 1.46, September from 1.35 to 1.42, with late trades around 1.45 and 1.42 as officials weigh a possible federal inquiry into price movements.
The Omaha World-Herald reports many Nebraska towns bear girls' names while boys' names appear in others. Examples include Inez Amelia Celia Martha and Doris in Holt Custer Blaine and more. Frances in Wheeler. Grace Elizabeth Esther Clara Marion in various counties. and Nora Violet Stella Gracie Rosalie in Dundy Loup Richardson Thurston.
Washington August 18. After a conference with President Wilson and Democratic campaign chairman Vance C. McCormick, it was announced the president will not undertake a speaking tour but may accept invitations to speak at various locations. Wilson conferred with Democratic committeemen at luncheon.
The Manchester Guardian notes some recruiting officers mock the medically unfit. A frail attested man asks when to come and leave, and the officer says you must be here before 3 and predicts a bath chair row down High Street.
A well known New York physician argues that most stomach troubles arise from fermentation of food in the stomach, producing gas and acids. He recommends bisolated magnesia as a safe, effective remedy to stop fermentation, neutralize acid, and relieve wind and heartburn after meals.
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