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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
2
An official statement dated Monday evening says Serbian forces used two howitzers near Graneshte five miles south of Zovik, where the village is in flames and Bulgarian troops are retreating northward. A Franco-Belgian front report notes a failed enemy raid south of Loos after bombardment with no other notable actions.
Across the Carpathians and Transylvanian frontier renewed Russian attacks failed. Teutonic forces recaptured positions and pursued Roumanians before Bucharest. In Danube lowlands, Russian pushes were repulsed with heavy losses and 12,500 prisoners taken. British and Serbian actions reported with mixed outcomes. air war tallies rise to 20 planes downed.
Charles Wax heads to New York to be tested as the alleged Oliver Osborne in a $250,000 breach of promise suit brought by Rose Tanzer. A Tanzer sister counters the photo claim, while Wax’s federal confession underpins the defense that he did court Rose Tanzer while Osborne sought her. If accepted, Wax may testify in related criminal cases.
In Houston on December 6, housewives will sell butter at 30 cents a pound, branding the sale as part of a campaign against middlemen. The butter is procured direct from producers and will be offered at a mass meeting open to women’s club members to protest high living costs. Godiva at Guntre hotel offers ten cents all week.
British and allied officials issue a protest over German acts in Belgium, warning that relief efforts by neutrals are endangered and that Berlin plans to sever promises while using Belgian resources to sustain its war effort. Cardinal Mercier and General Von Bissing clash over forced labor and emigration claims.
Belgians declare to American workers that Germans reduced 50 000 Belgian laborers to slavery and 500 000 idle by seizure of resources and requisitions. They allege 10 000 000 francs looted and 5 000 000 francs in provisions, with forced labor at 30 pfennigs daily as food and treatment under invasion.
The message describes Belgian suffering after wartime starvation and German oppression. It cites relief from the United States as essential to prevent starvation and to stop authorities from exploiting workers. High civil and religious leaders urge U S support, praising aid and promising loyalty.
Carrie McLauren former wife of Frank McLauren of Taylor is detained in Georgetown with her son Carroll and others as Sheriff and County Attorney investigate the death of Frank McLauren found burned beneath his car after leaving Taylor lodge no later than 11 PM on November 27 and body discovered at 2 15 AM.
North End Mothers Club of Evanston adopted a weekly allowance scale for children from five to eighteen. Over three months the so called allowance children at two schools saved nine thousand dollars after meeting their obligated purchases.
A two story home in San Marcos owned by Rufus King burned at 6 pm due to an electric wire. A small portion of furniture and clothing was saved. The house valued at 7000 with 2600 insurance on the structure and 300 on furniture. Mrs. King and ill child were in town with guests from Waco and Gonzales. Firefighters faced water supply issues hindering protection.
In December reports from the front describe Canadian troops using a leather-tongue tumpline to transport ammunition through mud and darkness. The effort helped seize Regina trench and advance to Desire trench. German surrender followed with notable captures and a running patient on a stretcher baffling surgeons.
Charles Butler of the American Relief Clearing House in Paris says ponchos used by American soldiers have won favor with French troops in the Somme sector. He notes a poncho fund was started after tests of two sample ponchos impressed the French, who value its adaptability for trench use and various duties.
Call money at New York opened 8 percent, climbed to 10 then eased to 9 before 1 PM. Banks pressed loan calls and industry collateral faced prejudice despite denials, with some assets accepted at 25 to 33 percent under quoted exchange prices.
The U S Supreme Court granted writs of error in two cases on employers liability and the workmen compensation acts. Charles Middleton of Waco vs Texas Power and Light and El Paso Sash and Door Co vs E M Carraway are the cases. Justice McReynolds issued the writ. The Texas Third Court of Civil Appeals ruled the act unconstitutional in part and the Texas Supreme Court upheld it in full.
A help wanted notice seeks a furnishing goods salesman with Spanish ability. Apply Wednesday at 119 East Houston Street between 9 30 and 10 30 a m.
Advices from Saltillo report that Villistas attacked General Zepeda’s town forty five miles southwest of Coahuila on the Zacatecas railway on November 29. One dozen Constitutionalist soldiers were killed and several wounded. The bandits sacked stores, stole many horses, and retreated to the mountains.
Hungarian press reports the Herczechalen railway accident results and arrests while claiming ministerial order caused the section to run ahead of the first. The press denounces broken signals, defective brakes, and guilty trainmen as insufficient to satisfy public opinion.
Pennsylvania crude oil rose 15 cents to 2.75 a barrel paid producers, the highest on record. Other grades also advanced with Mercer Black and Corning at 2.20, Cabell at 2.17, Somerset at 2.10, and Ragland at 0.95 a barrel, reflecting market shifts from a prior price peak and subsequent correction.
Reports to the Department of Commerce show Swiss living costs rising about 45 percent as war pressures curb trade. Food prices have doubled, with 1914 average family food expenditures around 200 dollars now about 290 dollars.
The Polish council of state will be summoned and a regent chosen from the ancient Polish dynasty will be appointed. Brigadier General Piludski of the Polish Legion is slated for an important military post, reflecting the expressed wish of the Polish people.
An appropriation will be recommended to the Thirty fifth Legislature for buying and equipping a traveling laboratory to be placed on a car for Texas health service. The aim is to test water near sample sites to avoid bacteria dying in transit and misrepresenting purity levels at distant labs. State Sanitary Engineer Ehlers notes sanitary engineering importance.
Texas towns realize they can fund local health and sanitary upgrades with expert guidance and urging liberal legislative appropriations. Dollar Day Light Want Ads run every Thursday. The page also notes a humorous exchange from Puck about ten dollars of capital and riches.
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