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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
12
London December 7 King George signs an order empowering the board of agriculture to seize occupied lands for cultivation to secure food supplies under the Maine convention Article II. The move follows requisition of raw materials and aims to support the army with essential resources.
The Norddeutsche Allgemeine reports Spain has offered a diplomatic protectorate to Belgium, seeking to shield Belgians from deportations. Berlin and Madrid are cited as moving to ease tensions and curb further expulsions amid the crisis.
Stockholm December report says Sweden demands release of the Swedish steamer Reserv and its cargo, seized by a German submarine in Swedish waters. The move comes as Sweden denies any denial of the demand.
Amid cold gray skies and dense fog the British and German fronts remain largely quiet for over a week. Artillery exchanges continue in low-visibility conditions with ghostly bombardments near Beaumont Hamel as officials describe limited retaliation and ongoing strain on the lines.
Attorney General Gregory urges complete severance of transportation by amending the Interstate Commerce Law to extend neutrality provisions, curb combining, and empower seizure of warrants in criminal cases. He calls for suspension of railroads transporting articles produced by themselves or affiliated corporations, and expansion to prohibit railroad control of producing firms. He also favors employing federal prisoners and stronger penalties for false labeling of arms shipments, with several cases reaching the Supreme Court.
Anuric claimed effective against uric acid buildup causing backache, head congestion, and rheumatic pain. Advertisement asserts doctors at Dr. Pierce's Buffalo institution tested and endorsed the remedy, now sold in drug stores with promises of relief and repeat purchases.
Improbable gloom overhead and shellfire create a surreal scene on the battlefield. Amid drifting fog a group of soldiers and a khaki clad chaplain hold a solemn service for the dead as comrades bury friends in wet ground. The air rings with distant creak and crash, a haunting requiem amid destruction.
Frank C. Jones of Houston was elected grand master of the Grand Lodge of Texas Free and Accepted Masons. Seven hundred Masons voted, succeeding Dan S. McGrilin of Whitewright. Other officers named include John Arnold deputy grand steward, A. A. Inly grand junior warden, George F. Morgan grand junior warden, W. W. Teavy grand treasurer, W. H. Pearson grand secretary. A tribute to W. G. Newby of Fort Worth was read.
Old newspaper ad touts Cascarets as a night remedy to clear the head, cleanse the stomach, and remove poison from the body to chase a cold. It promises a 10 cent box and claims benefit for adults and children, urging use before sleep for speedy results.
In Washington on December 7 Congressman Slayden spoke at a prohibition dinner hosted by Bryan followers to push prohibition and a constitutional amendment. The event, planned weeks in advance, featured Slayden as a late substitute for Majorit Leader Hitches who could not attend.
The event featured Senator Sladen and other leaders praising William Jennings Bryan. Speakers urged federal control of railroads and universal military service while lauding Bryan’s role in the party. A letter from President was read, and applause followed nominations and endorsements from prominent lawmakers.
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