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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
1
Germany's response to the American protest over Belgian deportations arrived at the State Department. It contends the United States lacks accurate information on deportation aims and asserts they are justified by social necessity.
Berlin reports via Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung that the United States protested Belgian unemployment and coerced labor. The German version blames English isolation for Belgium’s joblessness and says many Belgians went to Germany to work under acceptable conditions and wages.
Pierre lali Belgian consul general in New York said a cable from Belgiums Havre reported two Russian prisoners arrived with the English lines near Ypres and were forced by German orders to build trenches shelters and machine gun placements close to the ring line. They are exposed to shell fire and must work in groups of ten.
In Fort Worth on December 14 Jorge D. Thayer dining with a female companion at a Main Street cafe was shot by a woman who then fled. Thayer died at the scene and a woman identified as Mrs Ora Brown was arrested later. The attacker entered through a front door and fired at the table.
An American affidavit alleges Guanajuato suffers extreme hunger with about seventy deaths daily. Women teachers were seized by Carranza troops and churches turned into barracks and bullrings. Red Cross aid was seized and sold. General Murguia curbs suspected rebels and displays a skull and crossbones flag to warning followers of Villa.
Queretaro December 14 The constitutional convention adopted the first article declaring every citizen shall enjoy constitutional guarantees and prohibitions on suspending rights. An amendment to ban renunciation failed. An article prohibiting slavery was also adopted. General Carranza attended and received an ovation as debates opened on the education article led by General Mujica who urged clergy be barred from schools.
Lord Robert Cecil told the House of Commons that the entente allies plan to present new demands to the Greek government to clear up the unsatisfactory situation in Greece, warning against delay.
Tonight in San Antonio and vicinity expect cloudy skies and a cold wave with temperatures around 22 degrees. Friday will be fair with improving conditions and mild temperatures.
Forecasters report St Louis cloudy and cold with a 6 mile northwest wind, high 20, low 16. Chicago 6 degrees partly cloudy with west wind 14 miles, high 20, low 6. Milwaukee 0 degrees clear with west wind 14 miles, high 16, low 0. Kansas City 10 degrees snowing with north wind 14 miles, high 18, low 10. New York 22 degrees clear with west wind 14 miles, much colder, high 34, low 22. Washington 22 degrees clear with northwest wind 14 miles, colder, high 22, low 22.
Allied powers await Germany's peace proposals as operations across fronts continue. Von Mackensen presses in Romania with transport hurdles from bad roads. German war office says Great Wallachia south of the Bucharest Tchernavoda line cleared.
Berlin reports French troops in Povance were repulsed after a violent artillery bombardment. Across the front in Roumania Teutonic forces advance, with Wallachia south of the Bucharest to Yehernavoda line now in German hands. Bulgarian units repulse a Serbian attempt in the Macedonian theater.
Paris dispatch reports the central powers delivered their peace proposals to the Italian government on December 14. No definite conditions for opening negotiations are yet indicated.
The war office report from Petrograd says on Tuesday enemy attacks continued toward Buzeu. Our cavalry and infantry met the foe west and southwest of Buzeu, with the cavalry advancing west and joining in a stubborn battle alongside the infantry.
The Austrian government has resigned and the emperor has accepted the resignation. Alexander Spitzmueller, a former commerce minister and Kredit Anstalt director, is to form a new cabinet. The van Koerber ministry had succeeded Count Karl Stuerkh, who was assassinated.
Berlin paper reports the Reichstag will hold its next regular session about mid January unless major events push for an earlier convening. The notice comes via London from the Berlin Tageblatt.
The immigration bill with a restrictive literacy test for aliens passed the Senate 64 to 7 and moves to conference. It had been vetoed by three presidents previously and includes Hardwick’s amendment allowing entry of those who advocate or teach destruction of property only in war, insurrection or revolution.
The Borland resolution ordering the Federal Trade Commission to investigate all angles of the high cost of living was favorably reported today by the House judiciary committee. It would probe U S producing capacity and possible anti trust violations.
The Postoffice Department announced plans to study regular air mail between New York and Chicago using part of a 100000 postal appropriation for experimental aerial service. The 720 mile route could take six to fourteen hours at night with 500 to 1000 pounds of mail per trip and a relay service.
In the House of Commons today Thomas Mac Namara announced the admiralty is earnestly considering arming merchant ships as a defensive measure during wartime.
A petition signed by 3000 relatives and friends of the Seventh Illinois Infantry on the Mexican border urged President Wilson to bring them home. A War Department letter signaled an indefinite stay for the regiment south of the border.
Fort Riley Kan December 13 A battery Kansas field artillery arrived here last night from the Texas border to be mustered out of the federal service.
Father John B. Deville of Chicago has brought 216 Belgian women, children, and old men to Rotterdam from East and West Flanders to continue to the United States. The refugee districts remain closed under martial law.
Reverend Arsene Yehouni of Worcester Massachusetts presented a hand illuminated parchment on behalf of the Armenian people thanking President Wilson for American aid to Armenians. The presentation occurred today and recognized U S humanitarian support during the Armenian suffering.
The German peace proposal is ready for transmission to Entente capitals with Secretary Lansing noting translation differences but no change in meaning. President Wilson has yet to decide if he will accompany the note with a peace offer or act as intermediary while seeking possible league of nations support.
Ottawa reports Sir George Foster, acting premier, sent a message to Premier Lloyd George stating Canada stands with Britain and the empire for vigorous prosecution of the war until complete victory is attained.
London December 14 Andrew Law chancellor of the exchequer told the House of Commons no peace proposals had been received from the central powers. He said the Entente required adequate reparation for past wrongs and security for the future.
The ninth annual governors conference opened in Washington with over twenty state chiefs present to discuss administration and issues. Governors-elect and former governors attended. main topic today was the executive budget urged by Governor Carrington of Maryland. The session was opened by Governor Spry of Utah with addresses by Governor Spaulding of New Hampshire and others.
The president’s flag will fly over the White House when Wilson is in Washington and be lowered when he is away. The American flag will remain flying at the White House regardless of his presence. A pole has been erected for the president’s flag.
The national prohibition amendment was ordered favorably reported to the House by the judiciary committee by 12 to 7. The universal suffrage amendment was reported without recommendation, vote 11 to 8. Rep Baker’s resolution would submit Susan B. Anthony amendments to the states. Webb said no rule would be asked after Christmas recess for the prohibition measure and no action on suffrage. Gard of Ohio, opposed to suffrage, was chosen to report it. Carlin of Virginia will report the prohibition proposal. The move aimed to force a direct House vote. plans to couple proposals were rejected by a large committee majority.
Apprehension over Teutonic peace proposals hit munitions and reel stock earnings causing a severe market break. Early declines gave way to panicky liquidation in the final hour with net losses of 5 to 12 points as rails provided the only support. About 2,300,000 shares traded by 3 o'clock.
In fog and heavy surf near Eureka California the United States submarine H-3 commanded by Lieutenant Commander H R Bogusch ran ashore on a Humboldt Bay shoal. The 22 man crew signaled safety by whistling three blasts as wreckage appeared near the conning tower and superstructure.
Total prohibition on consumption of whiskies brandies and liquors in France has been decided by the government. The Journal Officiel publishes Briand's declaration to the Chamber of Deputies. Absinthe is already suppressed and wines and beers are not banned.
London report says a supplementary estimate released today adds 1,000,000 to the army for the current financial year. The original plan covered four million men, with the new figure expanding the manpower.
London reports Bonar Law announces in the House of Commons that Britain’s daily wartime expenditure has risen to 6.71 million pounds, with actual outlays higher than estimates due to munitions and loans to allies and dominions. He moves a 400 million pound credit, outlining financial limits and seeking support for continued war funding.
The Powhatan passenger liner suffered heavy bow damage and was beached after a collision with the British steamer Telena in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Four black mess attendants aboard the Powhatan were injured by falling beams as Telena struck the liner’s starboard side. Telena and crew were not reported injured.
The Supreme Court today reviewed more than 800 railroad claims against the federal government seeking extra compensation for mail transport. The cases, tied to the railway mail pay divisor, were argued first in April 1915. Chicago and Alton and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroads led test suits with Jacob M. Dickinson among counsel.
Speakers at the annual convention of the American Civic Association outlined steps to curb noise nuisances. The committee on noise nuisance will draft an anti noise ordinance and urge passage in many cities over the coming year.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Briand denouncing Germany as trying to trap France with a peace proposal while asking for broadened authority to regulate national defense and potential requisition. He vows France will not mobilize like Germany and urges unity against perceived German aggression.
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