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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
2
London reports a general mood of pessimism about the German peace proposal. Officials refuse discussion until terms arrive, while Allies view the move as dual in purpose to influence neutrals and domestic German opinion.
Berlin dispatches indicate Germany seeks restoration of Belgium and occupied French regions in exchange for colonies, with independent Poland and Lithuania. Balkans issue to be settled in peace talks, and Berlin hopes to summon a conference or discuss terms with neutral diplomats.
Washington officials say the cabinet met to discuss Germanys peace proposals but gave no official comment. Secretary Lansing said no steps by the United States were decided and the State Department had not received the proposals by late afternoon.
Berlin reports heavy daytime attacks as Teutons seize three towns in the Carpathians near Ploechti and engage in renewed fighting along the frontier. Western front dispatches describe intensified operations and continued efforts in the region.
Rumor swirls that Rev. S. J. Pearce of Prospect Hill Baptist Church resigned from the Ministerial Union after its Monday meeting failed to condemn parts of General Funston's letter to Dr. Gambrell. Union president Rev. R. McCann and secretary Rev. C. E. McStravick would not confirm, saying the matter was not settled.
Social event for American Red Cross at the Majestic Theater features living pictures and vaudeville with prominent city women and army officers as ushers. Chairs include Mrs. Frederick Funston and Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee. music directed by Arthur Claassen with publicity led by Mrs. Roy Campbell and Mrs. Sterling Price Adams.
Louis J. Kern 55 a grocer was found dead in his Montana and Olive street store at 6 45 am Tuesday caused by heart failure Doctors J C Cassity and Burg attended He had run the business with his sons in Texas after moving from Indiana He left a widow two sons John J and Allen Kern a daughter Mrs Ethel Kenworthy his father John Kern five brothers AmOS Grant John A Kern of Sayers George Albert of Pike county Indiana and a sister Miss Mary Kern The funeral is set for 3 pm Wednesday at 6088 Montana Street with Rev R Y Barber officiating Interment in Mission Burial Park.
Dr. E E Bramlette, superintendent of the State Blind Institute at Austin, urges the Thirty fifth Legislature to appropriate 159000 for improving the new building project. Proposals include cottages, hospital, farm facilities, autos, fences, walks, and grounds. 15 000 to equip and furnish. Enrollment figures show no attendance growth but capacity will rise after completion.
The Federal Trade Commission reopened hearings here today in its investigation of the rise in newsprint paper prices presenting gathered facts and evidence.
Fire from a kerosene stove at Miss P. Neal 718 Avenue EK caused about 100 dollars damage to furnishings in one room. Firefighters confined the blaze. no insurance. A second alert reported a gasoline stove flare at 110 South Pine, extinguished with no damage. A brief Monday electric wire short circuit at 418 Avenue D caused no damage.
The Cologne Gazette reports General von Stein, Prussian war minister, named general officer commanding home forces with control of censorship laws and other siege powers. A separate note mentions a new light automobile using drum friction on its crank shaft to drive the rear wheels and steer via pivoted axles.
The Elks club on Avenue E collected 150 dollars Monday night after Exalted Ruler J F Kline urged donations for the Christmas fund. Seven new members were initiated: W G Lockland J W Richardson A C Wheeler Peter P Hoefgen M G Talbot E A Wickemeyer and H C Thorman. Fifteen out of town visitors attended. The secretary noted many reservations for the women’s reception and card party set for Thursday night from 8 to 12.
Drilling at the Ramsey well across the bay near Corpus Christi is suspended until after the holidays. Bailing to 1100 feet completed shows a good oil showing mixed with oil sand.
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