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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
1
Foreign trade totals fell in November as exports slipped and imports dipped. The report notes lower values across major categories with timing suggesting a cooling in overseas demand. Officials from the commerce ministry outlined modest gains in certain sectors but overall activity remained subdued.
British war leaders announce expansion to 4,000,000 troops amid plans for renewed offensives. Russian forces reportedly bombard Varna with substantial strength, while Greece's political shifts and conscription debates shape Allied strategy in the Eastern theater.
A garbled OCR note reports Sarah Bernhardt dying but is incoherent with stray words about Bernhardt health and a hospital scene. The fragmentary lines mention December 6 and related medical context, but lack clear facts or dates to confirm events.
Fragmentary report notes a women focused league formulating a plan to defend offenders and set monthly special hours. It mentions a first offense and aims to balance defense with accountability through a special district council and county partnership.
A Galveston morning report says members of a bandit gang were executed today after being condemned for their crimes. Three more defendants were reportedly to receive sentences, while the Mexican consul was said to be informed. The incident occurred under local authorities with the public noting the harsh outcome.
Rotary Club of San Antonio urges children to assemble by 7 PM on Thursday at Alum Plaza for a Christmas celebration. Clare Jones announces a prompt start and a brief program with carols, a Santa Claus, and Christmas tree lighting by Rotary volunteers and the San Antonio Municipal Band.
The War Department board reviews about 400 proposals monthly and seeks $200000 to continue work on ordnance fortification and submarine mine devices. It favors a Havenend ratio dynam torpedo and urges $947000 for further invention and acquisition. Tests include Kruppfeld designs and a field artillery observation platform, with other foreign equipment delayed by the European war.
County Collector John A Bitter filed the annual report for the year ending November 30, 1916, showing total collections of 1 085 068. It lists sources including state value, county ad valorem, district school tax, state occupation tax, and interest taxes. Expenditures, delinquents, and refunds are itemized, with the county receiving a small excess to be returned to the treasurer. Other county reports from the judge, attorney, and assessor were filed with the district clerk. most offices are due to file by December 31.
Brigadier General John A. Clem retired, long the last Civil War veteran on the active list, arrived in San Antonio with Mrs. Clem and daughter Alex Anne Elizabeth. They may settle here. no firm decision on residence or employment. General Clem received a warm welcome at Fort Sam Houston and visited the Callihan Glen Auto Company showroom with his son John L. Clem Jr. He is noted as a popular officer and retained strong knowledge of many officers and enlisted men.
In Impererson City Missouri on December 2 a mother and her father were hanged for murder. The five Sprouse brothers and sister faced ruin as a grim chain of testimony linked to the crime. Eric Sprouse, 14, was declared insane and sent to the state hospital after revealing family abuse and the tragic events surrounding his parents’ deaths.
Rioters killed seven at a store and ten bodies were claimed in Juarez including two Mexicans. Aiteneo Garcia fled a mob by streetcar. Cars and shops were stoned near the international bridge as refugees fled to the American side. General Obregon was expected to reach Chihuahua and take command amid the uprising.
In Guaymas Mexico December 11 Generals Madriga and Es rata dispatched twelve carloads of troops toward the San Pedro settlement after reports of a Yaqui Indian attack. The movement aimed to check raids and bolster defense for the American settlement.
Reports from Hermosillo describe ongoing fighting as a troop train carrying 28 cars passes through yesterday. General Obregon orders a large transport ready to move troops, while Admiral Winslow meets with Obregon to press for relief and protection for settlers in valleys. In Texas, officials say Villa plans an incursion near Marfa as Caranza troops hold the border. Myra Caruthers travels from Mexico to join her husband in the United States.
A ten member Villa party including Mrs Francisco Villa Mrs Hipolite Villa and several others traveled in a Southern Pacific Pullman through San Antonio on Tuesday night en route to New Orleans. Mrs Villa stated her husband will never return to the United States.
Centra Congressional church members marked Forefathers Day with a Mayflower anniversary observance at the Gunter hotel. About 111 attendees wore badges bearing Forefathers Day 1620 1216. Historical addresses and musical numbers followed, with Rev. C. A. Tiley and Dr George J. Badger delivering talks on the Mayflower legacy and the migration.
A hat found outside the Windsor street window of Miss Pauline Walton's home is identified by 31-year-old T. J. Walton as belonging to her father, now jailed for the slaying. Arthur Walton, held at Gateville reform school, identified the hat as his father’s. Walton remains in Greenville jail as danger subsides.
Miss Minna Benet, 38, hanged herself in her house this morning in Galveston. She was alive when found by family members but died about half an hour later. Miss Benet had been in ill health for some time.
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