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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1916

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Wilson considers withdrawing Pershing troops from Mexico

Washington reports indicate President Wilson moves toward a withdrawal of the Pershing expeditionary force from Mexico. Secretary Baker and General Funston weigh no immediate orders while Carranza pushes for troop withdrawal to be on the agenda of the border commission.

Washington, C Wilson Mexico Soyerboy State Department War Department Lunsiot Dershing Funston Baker Carranza Army and Naval Journal Meri Min Soi Imierice Fershins

Buried Treasure Report From Cyrenaica Astonishes World

News from Rome reports a sequence of extraordinary archaeological finds at Cyrenaica including a colossal statue of Alexander the Great and a near perfect Eraslay sculpture. Other Greco Roman pieces emerge from the Isis temple as Italian troops widen exploration near Jupiter. Masterpieces may move to Rome as Italy seeks rest rights for soldiers.

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Crisis in Railroad Dispute Sparks Arbitration Push

Rail executives, merchants, and officials urge arbitration in the Western states amid a national rail wage and scheduling dispute. President Wilson pressed for a peaceful settlement, noting the public must not suffer while talks continue. A managers committee would speak for all roads, with individual road heads consulted on any final plan.

Wilkow Mas Wwestern Railroad Commissias Western Wilson Inday Juan Hupereater Aem Ted Washington Lie Mindritt Hie Ute Hill 40 Wight Lewis Hill Great Northern Wold Holden Prestonton Ielief Tr Vais Employes Presideny Wilson Imarning Widge Chambera Federal Bharé Mae Gutthc Judec Suge Chambers Beazié Imulia Wellont Tne Mailway Ford Hse Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Conference Committee of Managers A. B. Garrelson

Arbitration as a path to settle railroad labor disputes grows

A conference committee argues arbitration is the fair method to resolve wage and hour conflicts in rail transport. They urge federal mediation and presidential arbitration to avoid strikes and preserve public service, warning against rejecting arbitration and risking broader disruption.

Audt Tastrana Tralis Wnd Joe Conditols

Heavy fighting reported on all fronts in August developments

An official Allied bulletin from Saloniki reports continued heavy fighting across fronts. British forces secure a height near Joldzele on Lake Doiran while French troops advance near Pacta Palmis Sigova and Poroy To Haut at Mount Dolos. Serbian scouting forces move in Plorina to curb smuggling.

Saloniky Grecer Fatents Greek Macedonia Ne Een Gta Gerfonos Trout Lake Dofian Joldzele Lake Doiran Struma Pacta Palmis Sigova Matnica Poroy To-Haut Mount Doles Tanett Trivelng Plorina Cron Fiona Vardar Laie Demblissav Witik

Culbersons Defend Senator Culberson Health

Joseph F. Cavitt of McGregor and Moho H. Cavitt of Marlin issued a joint statement denouncing false statements about Ben Culberson health. They urged Texans to keep Senator Culberson in office, saying medical ability and experience are needed at this time.

Washington, D.C Joseph F. Cavitt McGregor Moho H. Cavitt Marlin Ben-Mar Culberson Texas Culberson

Posse Clash Triggers Fatality in Newberry County

In South Florida an armed posse war near Newberry 17 miles from Gainesville leaves several injured or dead as authorities pursue Otsey Long linked to a prior theft. Constable Wyre and Dr. Harms were struck during the pursuit. Reports indicate a fatal confrontation involving Black individuals amid the ongoing unrest.

Tampa Fla Rhonesroes Newberry Tenteen Galhenville Appasa Otsey Long G. Wyre Dr. Harms Wynn Long

Unclear fragmentary report on a murder chase and arrests

Fragmentary text describes a murder encounter involving a constable and a Dr Tlarris. It mentions a death on a Friday and a search for the murderer. Authorities pursue suspects including severals men and seamen. possible captures near Newberry and Jonesville.

Tlarris Wyan Newberry Jonesville Wong

May Strike Looms as NY Railways Dictate Demands

Aug 10. New York Railway Company prepares to meet streetcar workers union demands with all surface elevated and subway systems possibly paralyzed by Monday. Mayor Mitchel and Public Service Commission chair Straus may announce a joint plan. Fourteen men discharged for alleged violation of week one agreement face job restoration if arbitration settles.

NPA New York Railwaye Company Wnton

Dunne Plans Route To Springfield From Houston

Governor Dunne and his party, after inspecting troops, shifted plans from Sak An Ionia to travel by way of Houston to New Orleans and then Springfield. Report says they left Brownsville on the same train as a party member and continued toward Kingsville, San Antonio, and Houston, with further steps toward Springfield. An army officer familiar with Brownsville details their intended travel to Springfield.

Ani Kingsville San Antonio Houston Springfield Brownseale

Judge Fined in Automobile Court Hearing

In Chicago an automobile court session halted as Judge Edward Wade faced a $10 fine plus costs after a motion by Har nes James Wilkerson. Moran presided, with the fine to be paid. Separate wire flickers mention a Schorman defense and a theatre concert in X. ME GM with Professor Alfred Quariullo directing.

Chicago Motiion Snade Atharnes James If. Wilkerson Edhward I. Wade Tudso Moran Automobile Gours X. ME Alfred Quariullo Jonky Paleolis

Wind Blows Ninety Miles Along Coast In Storm

A Gulf coast storm disrupts rail service from Brownsville to Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Tracks submerged, streets flooded, and trains delayed or halted as winds and heavy rain ravage the region. Cattle losses and crop damage reported. some lines may resume within days.

San, Antonio Gulf Caust Ag Odew Whiteville Texas-Meviera Dromeville Tava San Antonio Corpus Cheloit Corpus Christi Brownsville Selock Sao Rio Grande River Iisay Upper Mathers Brownaville Porther Wexag-Moxican We Jter Gulf Constantty Mathews

Beeville Area Swept By Destructive Windstorm

A severe windstorm struck Beeville Texas causing extensive damage. Homes and a Breville Mill Company facility were wrecked with shattered plate glass and downed trees. Cotton and crop damage appear significant though opinions vary. Local telephone lines and outside connections suffered outages, hindering communications.

Bmeville Tex Vie Beeville OF MIL Company Broxen Beeville Lavaca

Hotel at Shiton Reported Blown Down in Severe Winds

A Special Hotel at Shiton is reported blown down with no confirmation of casualties. No injuries are known in Seeville area. The storm is described as the worst Beevilleins have faced since 187, with gusts up to sixty miles per hour. Winds blow from the east, battering nearby structures.

Ecial Shiton Seeville

Cotulla Suffers Severe Damage From Tropical Storm

Herbert Hayes reports Cotulla and nearby farm houses were hit hard Friday night by a tropical storm. Winds and flooding damaged or destroyed several homes while others escaped major harm. some residents were evacuated as a careful assessment began.

Cotulla Herbert Hayes Cotte Maiy Mr. Hayes Cotuiln

Obituary notices for Mrs J E Schnefer and J E Reuss

The funeral for Mrs. J E Schnefer, 80, will be Sunday afternoon from the residence at 76k North Pine Street, with services by Ray Barber of St John’s Episcopal Church and burial in Old Lutheran Cemetery. J E Reuss, 43, died Friday in El Paso and is survived by a mother, brother, sister, and aunt. funeral Monday at 4 pm at Rich Morliary chapel with Rev Wott of St John’s Lutheran conducting and burial in Net Gutheran Cemetery.

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Experts Check Victor Cheowlend Company Books In Chicago

In the Fisher building experts examine the books of the Victor Cheowlend Company to uncover a suspected shortage. Thomas H. Bibbs secretary and longtime head bookkeeper is identified at 454g Aimball avenue. A separate case notes George Weigh of the Trust Savings Bank who confessed a $7230.23 shortage and was granted a continuance with $3,000 bond.

Chicago Adis Victor Cheowlend Wuilding Thomas H. Bibbs Aimball Avenue Dank Teller George We Weigh Yeuns

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