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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
2
London December 14 The Prime Minister Lloyd George presided at a War Cabinet meeting on Wednesday though he is very hoarse. The Press Bureau released the official statement detailing the session and the prime minister's condition.
A man remains ill after a chill and is reported to have a hoarse voice. His doctor orders complete rest for one or two days to aid recovery.
A San Antonio reader is offered a daily free dollar-box of Santonettes through Light Want Ads as part of a promotional blurb. The short note emphasizes the free gift and the advertisement channel.
Alfred P. Thom calls for compulsory federal incorporation of interstate rail companies to regulate commerce. Evansville hosts the Central States Conference on Rail and Water Transportation with leaders from industry, labor, and finance weighing regulation and future policy.
Speir Hardware Co at 219 Losoya St lists Cere Oil Heaters priced at 3.25 dollars in an advance advertisement.
The senior class at Columbia University's Pulitzer School of Journalism is on strike claiming excessive study load and two consecutive exam days this week. The faculty weighs steps to suppress the rebellion.
Galveston Texas December 14 The murder cases of George Ryan and George Tier linked to the death of anti-Catholic lecturer William Black in Marshall are postponed to the February term by mutual agreement of both sides.
An old advertisement extols GETS-IT as a modern corn remedy. It claims three drops dry instantly, causes corns calluses or warts to loosen and come off with no pain. Sold in San Antonio and endorsed by Fritsche Burns Dielss, E Lawrence Co. Chicago. 25 cents a bottle.
Berlin officials announced that workers will be exempt from the new national service until February to allow time for organizing the civil service and addressing transport and material issues. Leaders of German labor and employes unions met to discuss implementation and pledged cooperation to bolster national defense and industrial power.
Briand argues peace offer is a trap as France reorganizes war command and forms a new war committee. He stresses confidence in victory amid mounting production drives and notes changes placing Joffre as commander in chief with Nivelle and Sarrail directly answerable to the War Office.
Paris December 14 The press voices disappointment at the new administration after yesterday’s Chamber of Deputies sitting. Premier Briand’s sensational announcement of his intention to pro-
The article notes Premier Briand's authority in debates over the German peace proposal and his push for reforms, especially alcohol controls. Figaro editor Alfred Capus cites unanimous applause for Briand while opponents demand decisive acts to prove he leads effectively. The Senate session will interrogate the new ministry tomorrow.
Georges Clemenceau likens the new government to a broken down engine fitted with a fresh set of tires. Henri Berenger and others plan to interpellate the administration on the overall state of affairs.
C O Evans of the San Antonio recruiting office says new policy accepts men with minor physical defects if operable at government expense. The ruling has been in effect about a week and is expected to increase recruit numbers from applicants.
The record notes ongoing recruitment with six men enlisted last week and four men enlisted so far this week indicating continuing manpower intake.
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