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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
9
U S mail order adviser W P Macher of Conned United States is reported as stationed at Hiedras Neeru. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate business or coned consultations connected to Mexico.
Communications from wholesale houses and manufacturers in the North and East seek guidance on safe envoy travel to northern Mexico. Mr Bloeker reports economic activity expanding and indicates U S representatives could safely visit, backed by governmental assurances.
Fay Dole Laon, 16, of Corson, Texas, narrowly survives a home fire when her dress ignites but a corset blocks the flames. Dr J M Lawing reports she suffered burns to hands and body yet is expected to recover, after being taken to Seton infirmary following the incident at her parents home.
Mason of the Machine Gun Battalion Beventeenth Infantry married Miss Frieta A. Mierawi teacher at Mapedile public school in Tutt oeek Saturday night at Bone Sor Me and Men. AL Clark Chaps Inn Juan Lee Maddox of the Seventeenth Tatantry performed the ceremony. Mr and Mrs Mann will make here lone in this ely.
Colonel George Duncan of the Seventh Dorancry is noted for past six months service. An event in Camden, SC, honored Duncan with remarks on his transfer to the War College for duty in Washington. Locomotive notes and Southern Pacific advertising are also mentioned in the clipped text.
Premier Cott Mu ma signals Japan will be fully represented at upcoming peace conferences. He warns against public policy battles during the session, urging calm and rational discussion, while noting race prejudice could block participation. He cites China and Europe as key factors in Japan's cautious diplomacy.
A fragmented British parliamentary record indicates the government intends to safeguard forest resources during the current war. Officials emphasize strategic importance and unity, outlining plans to protect Woodlands under wartime measures and sustain supplies for national needs.
Eagle Pass Texas reports ongoing railroad talks after closed meetings of a Commercial Club committee. Proposals to build a new line into the city are discussed with promoters offering favorable terms, while officials from railroads including the International and Great Northern and others were seen in town. Negotiations have moved toward publicity with optimistic locals awaiting development.
Count Van Hernstartt, the German ambassador, states no authorization was given for Rintelen to act and that he acted as a private purchasing agent. Rintelen, a German agent, is jailed in the Tower of London and charged with planning strikes and counter-revolt plots with the Kors Wottona Peace Council, while they suspect ties to Emperor William. He was captured at Falmouth while attempting to return to Germany.
Sam HB Dixon of Houston, appointed to head Texas agricultural display at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, is returning home. The Texas exhibit building, previously costing 200000, is sold for 2100, with the exhibit to be stored for future use and not moved to New York or Chicago due to lack of funds.
Washington reports President Wilson will nominate Prof. H. B. Piner of Denison for postmaster at that city. The president is said to take personal interest and Burleson has advised Rep. Sam Rayburn that Piner could be named if no objections arise. Piner, longtime Denison educator, has been state building superintendent.
Senate Republicans and House Republicans moved to organize slates and assignments as war policy and revenue questions loom. Leadership plans for nominations, adjournment timing, and a proposed wartime tax measure dominated as President Wilson’s annual address stirred debate on foreign birth concerns and Haiti blockade implications.
Reported last night the Senate debated amendments on government aid and foreign policy as the progressive Republicans perform well. Key committees and senators including Poindexter and Grommi on fants address interstate commerce and other key issues in the volatile foreign relations scene.
A federal inquiry into a Minnesota machinery dispute risks delaying a vessel bound for London. Protests claim the Minnesote’s return voyage from Seattle to Seattle was halted as officials prepared for official scrutiny, with no clear cause given for the mechanical troubles.
The report shows total income in the year reaching 41 946 102 dollars, up nearly 12 million from the previous year. Individual payments rose to 19 728 000, with corporate returns totaling 209 445. Frauds and artificial gains cited as minor in scope, while recommendations aim to broaden revenue and tighten enforcement.
In Avrtes Texas the financial scene shows rising bank interest with multiple applications for new state banks under consideration by the State Banking Board this week. A separate group seeks chartering and operating as state banks, while recent reports indicate stronger deposits across existing banks. The forthcoming financial statement is expected to reveal another sharp rise in individual deposits.
Stockton Cal Dec 19 William Wing a Santa Fe engine er and his son William Wing freight train fireman were killed when their trains collided here yesterday. Pocket knives always on sale at Petershnick's.
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