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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
8
San Antonio business leaders announce a Friday meeting to condemn the Brownsville railroad tariff that blocks direct homeseeker trains through San Antonio to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. John Beamer proposes indignation actions after a special Beamer train itinerary shifts traffic to Houston.
Ambassador Tol business notes advertising value as the Roamer Special reaches San Antonio at 10 o clock Thursday morning. The Katy’s Pullman dining and baggage cars form the train with 10 passengers aboard. Bruce R Beamer of Katy Kansas City travels with the party and plans an automobile tour of the city. Beamer controls 109000 acres in the lower Rio Grande valley.
The largest labor organization in England’s history unites about two million workers. The Miners' Federation National Union of Railway Men and the National Transport Workers' Union form the alliance. The constitution requires consent from all three bodies before any job action.
The forecast lists temperatures and conditions for San Antonio St Louis Chicago Kansas City and Washington. It notes clear or cloudy skies varied winds from northwest southwest and mentions low temperatures around the mid to high teens or low twenties with possible showers or rain in places.
The United States announces the appointment of Arrendondo, cousin of General Carranza, as ambassador to Mexico. Henry J. Pletcher, current ambassador to Chile, is expected to be named successor in Chile. The move marks a return to full diplomatic relations after the Huerta era, with Arrendondo poised to represent Washington during Mexico’s reconstruction period.
Petrograd reports the entire staff of the second German army division captured after a night raid. Hussar scouts, aided by Austrian troops, ambushed German and Austrian forces near a village, forcing retreat and seizing officers and papers in a swift action that yielded valuable intelligence.
Lloyds announces the Communipaw is en route to New York from Alexandria on December 8 after earlier reports claimed it was sunk off Tripoli by a submarine. The mixed messages began December 7 with conflicting reports about the torpedoed vessel and its identity.
The article notes mostly fair skies with some rain and clouds. Major Allen Buell predicts ideal conditions for about 24 hours or longer. A broad high pressure system stretches from the Gulf to Canada, with a reforming storm area over Saskatchewan and generally above normal temperatures nationwide.
Republican House leader Mann conferred with President Wilson on defense plans and agreed the army and navy should be strengthened. Both said defense legislation shows bipartisan support, though Mann reserved the right to oppose some program items.
A chaotic report from the Mexican front describes Villa forces entrapped near Fronteras with three Americans held and others escaping with valuables. General Rodriguez advances and cuts lines to isolate Carranza troops, while U. S. observers note evolving positions and looming attacks near Agua Prieta.
Premier Asquith stated that proposals from enemy governments must be discussed by allied governments or through neutral mediation before any pledge. Phil Snowden raised a wedge on evacuation of conquered territories. As peace principals emerge, government will share details with Parliament at earliest possible moment.
Deep The Times reports negotiations between Germany and Austria over Russian ports. Germany reportedly uses the offer of disposing of Russian ports as inducement for Austria to join a fiscal settlement. Public opinion in Germany is seen as being prepared for an Austrian solution within the government program.
Dee, D G presents a bracelet of Brazilian jewels and a corsage of late Sruptea feathers to Ira Korman Galt on their wedding day. Gift bearer K A J de Oliveira Botelho from Brazil arrives with delegates to the Pan American Scientific Congress meeting December 27.
In a Reichstag address Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg states Germany will discuss peace proposals compatible with its dignity and safety. He insists war ends only with a settlement ensuring security and denies German aims to conquer more. He notes some enemies hint at peace while others push destruction. no overtures from Allies.
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