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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
9
Berlin dispatch reports a volatile political mood as two camps form around the chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg. Pan Germans push rigid policies while possibilists seek compromise, leaving the chancellor exposed to criticism from both sides amid the no man’s land of German politics.
A Saloniki base scene shows massive artillery being loaded for forward movement. French Serbian and British forces concentrate heavy guns and troops to push the front, aiming to roll back the Teutons in Serbia and sever Bulgaria and Turkey from the central powers.
A close reading of German press shows a heated struggle between parties rooted in national tendencies. Ex chancellor von Buelow enters the stage with a flexible program aimed at Pan Germans and moderates, challenging the Kaiser’s personal power and risking a moral defeat if he regains top authority.
Assistant Postmaster Joe Fuller says stamp and post card sales in San Antonio will top 10000 dollars for August. Militiamen buy thousands daily and big rush orders with Washington kept stock adequate. Last month set a new postal-receipts record with revenue 30 percent above July last year. The office sells more stamps daily than some US cities twice its size.
Two youths were injured in minor auto accidents Wednesday afternoon. Ramon Pedraza, son of A. M. Pedraza, was struck at West Commerce and San Saba, bruising his left foot. the driver was arrested. Five minutes later Frank Williams was hit near New Praunfela and Grayson while riding a wheel, escaping with slight bruises. Charges reportedly to be filed against the driver Thursday.
Citizens who have lived in the United States five years and filed first papers two years ago must file final naturalization petitions by September 15 to be considered for the December term of the U S District Court. Aliens arriving after June 29, 1906 must apply for a certificate of arrival through the district clerk and Washington for arrival verification by September 15. Two final naturalization filings appeared Thursday morning: Eugene Spannagel a 28 year old brewery worker from Elsass Germany residing at 1516 W Travis and Charles H Blackford a 65 year old carpenter born in Asherton Keynes England residing in Los Angeles Heights who arrived in Texas February 8 1908.
Congressman John N. Garner praised The Light during a San Antonio visit, saying editors and editorials are among the best and most constructive he reads. He noted many papers go unread by lawmakers, but he personally reads The Light's editorials and news items.
Sam Speir Hardware Co advertises Alcazar gas ranges with an absolute guarantee in an terms advertisement.
Directors are inclined to accept Martin Wright and associates plan to build the Medina dam road with supervision by Alex Walton or an equal engineer. William E. Furlong helped secure subscriptions. Wright returns from New York Sunday. an agreement may be reached next week. Wright proposes using 28000 dollars already subscribed plus additional funds with tolls reimbursing costs. Charles X. Gutzeit and Van H Howard are linked to the effort with Gutzeit to oversee construction via an on site engineer supervisor.
Baron O Erlanger announced renewed momentum for a sea tunnel linking England and the Continent at a Channel Trust Company meeting. Parliament questions push for postwar construction as French and Belgian cooperation grows, with estimates placing the cost at 50 million pounds.
Republican governor candidate R B Creager is due in San Antonio from Brownsville on Friday to open a campaign office and launch statewide efforts while he travels to Laredo for a district convention. He will return to San Antonio for conferences with local Republicans and to organize the six week October and November campaign.
In an official opinion to Secretary Kirk, the Texas Democratic executive committee's hierarchy is advised that county Democratic chairmen must summon committeemen to meet at the county seat on the first Saturday after the second senatorial primary. They are to open and canvass primary returns, tally county votes for the U.S. senator, and mail the tabulated statement to the state committee chair.
Allen's Foot-Ease proves relief for soldiers on the Mexican border and in deserts. Shake into shoes or use in foot-bath to reduce friction, ease tired swollen feet, prevent blisters and callouses. Sold everywhere 25c. Don’t accept any substitute.
Today’s orders transfer Captain Lewis 8 Morey of the Tenth Cavalry to Levee Military Academy Chester Pennsylvania Brigadier General Frederick W Sibley will report to Southern Department Colonel Peyton C March moves to Eighth Field Artillery Resignations include First Lieutenants Herbert H Glosser New York National Guard Edward J Bigley Pennsylvania National Guard Second Lieutenant Roy T Work Nebraska National Guard Captain Orville E Clark Ohio National Guard Leonard Co Meighs Washington National Guard resignations accepted
P. S. Richardson aged 41 died at 5 40 Thursday morning at 305 Francisco avenue. A native of Springfield Missouri he had lived in Texas 25 years and arrived in San Antonio fifteen days ago for treatment. The body was sent to Yorktown Thursday afternoon with C E Sides of Yorktown and Zizik Undertaking Co. for arrangements.
At a state banking board meeting in Austin on August 24 a certificate of authority to do business in Texas was issued to the Guaranty State Bank of Dodge Walker county. The bank’s capital stock is listed at 10 000 dollars.
Both houses adjourned until October 10 after extending the current parliament by seven months. Premier Lloyd George and ministers voiced confidence despite heavy tasks ahead and expected a major entente offensive in the Near East before reconvening.
The transport Hancock which grounded on a bar at the Mississippi mouth was floated early today and cleared for Tampico. The commander of the local naval station said the damage was inconsequential and the ship proceeded on its voyage. Ammunition at less than present cost. Sam Speir Hardware Co.
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