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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
1
Frigid contrast marked by 22.2 degree reading at the local weather bureau, the coldest of the season so far in San Antonio. Forecasters expect a warming trend with likely no freeze tonight and fair weather surge into Friday night and Saturday.
Dallas logged fourteen below zero the lowest December temperature in 909. Freezing weather spread to the coast with 24 above zero at Houston and single digits at San Antonio Galveston and Corpus Christi. Amarillo reported minus 24 while Brownsville had 34. The cold wave is passing and warming is forecast, with night temperatures possibly freezing again.
A strong cold wave shifted south overnight reaching southern Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas and Gulf states with record lows. Temperatures rose slightly in parts of Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle while the Ozark region and northern Arkansas saw snow. Fort Smith reported two degrees above zero.
Fort Worth and other Lone Star Gas Company areas reported rising pressure this morning easing the North Texas gas shortage. Officials warn pressure may drop later due to heavy heater use. no serious shortage expected tonight.
Heavy snowfall paralyzes travel in Ohio cities and towns with major disruption and many streets blocked. Crews work to clear roads as winter storm grips the region, slowing trains and buses and delaying daily commutes across Columbus and surrounding areas.
Chicago recorded the coldest day of the season as the official thermometer dropped to two degrees below zero. The frigid weather was observed across the city on December 22.
In El Paso on December 22 unconfirmed dispatches state Francisco Villa's troops began an assault on Torreon at 4 o'clock this morning and the battle was said to be ongoing at noon. In Querétaro the Constitutional convention approved the first part of a freedom of the press article and debated retroactive laws.
Chicago traders opened nervy with mixed moves as May and July futures fell up to 1 1 4 cents before late strength emerged. May closed around 1 67 3 4 and July near 1 38 3 8 amid hopes of urgent export demand and a warlike note from Entente allies.
New York shares opened steadier on December 22 with gains of three to ten points in early trading. Volume reached about 1.2 million by 12:30 as investors weighed Wilsons note and Lansing statements plus King Georges speech. Major issues like United States Steel and Union Pacific led the advance before profit taking trimmed gains.
Paris report says German submarine U-45 has been sunk by destroyers. The vessel had recently sunk steamers off Saint Nazaire, marking another Allied success in patrol operations.
Tonight and Saturday expect fair skies and warmer conditions with frost to likely depart.
Weather brief for major cities with temperatures and wind. Stated conditions include clear and precipitation changes with temperatures ranging from 2 below to 88 in New York, detailing wind directions and warming or cooling trends.
El Arish, a fortified Egyptian town 90 miles east of the Suez Canal, fell to British forces yesterday. The port town on the Mediterranean near Palestine had been Turkish held since their invasion of Egypt, with fighting reduced to artillery only in France and the Macedonian front.
The AP reports British forces captured El Arish in Egypt near the Suez region, extending a defensive line toward Palestine and marking the furthest east penetration since Turkish raids began. Elsewhere on the Franco-Belgian front, artillery remains the sole active arm with no heavy bombardment.
Paris reports lively cannonading north of Verdun in last night’s actions. A high intensity artillery duel occurred north of Monastir on Thursday on the Macedonian front. Patrol encounters marked the eastern Struma front region engagements.
Russian forces in the northern Dobrudja province began another retirement to the north after a day of attack along the front by superior German troops, according to an official Russian statement released today in Petrograd via London.
Washington December 22. Representative Bailey of Pennsylvania introduced a resolution in the House to endorse President Wilsons peace notes. Senator Hitchcock tried to move a similar measure in the Senate but was blocked by Senator Gallinger who asked it be set over a day. Hitchcock pledged to pursue action after the holidays.
Water poured into the burning seven story Atlantic Tea Company structure in St. Louis today and vaporized into steam that froze into snow flakes drifting four feet deep. The blaze destroyed large quantities of tea, sugar and spices and caused about 200000 dollars in losses.
Fire destroyed the main building of the Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita. At least five persons were missing, several injured, and two bodies recovered as flames, smoke, and blizzard drove residents from the structure. The chapel and hospital survived. losses estimated at 250000 dollars.
London reports Parliament prorogued with no details on President Wilson's note or German peace proposals. King George III speech pledges Allied victory and war effort, secretary Andrew Bonar Law notes limits on communication, prorogation lasts until February 7.
In Buffalo New York twelve jurors failed after more than twenty hours of deliberation to reach a verdict against John Edward Teiper charged with matricide. Justice Charles B Wheeler noted there was no immediate prospect of a report as the trial proceeded.
Fire of undetermined origin damaged the J. B. and L. E. Levy clothing store in Memphis causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
The Rotary Club presents a Christmas observance and open air Messiah in Travis Park Friday at 6 45 p m with a 16 000 strong Fort Sam Houston and Camp Wilson turnout. A 13 band military concert, presents and presents distribution feature. park streets closed to autos. Santa at St Anthony hotel. free admission with cushions urged.
Los Pastores the Christmas play of the Shepherds, brought from Mediaeval Spain to the New World by pious Spanish monks, will be performed this Christmas in San Antonio. The exact location and time remain open questions as the performance is given by Mexicans and other Spanish descent communities.
The article notes at least 5 750 000 employed workers benefited this year from bonuses salary increases profit sharing and insurance. Secretary Wilson cites over 1 000 000 workers at large firms like United States Steel receiving raises. It highlights leaders such as E H Gary of U S Steel C, Charles Schwab of Bethlehem Steel, Theodore Vail of AT&T and William Wood of American Woolen.
Roumanian efforts to destroy oil-well machinery failed in most sites as German forces moved swiftly. Hundreds of towers in the Pravoha valley and near Campant are back in operation and German engineers will soon repair Campina and Sinai power stations. Oil transport to resume on a large scale.
A fat yearling buffalo killed in Amarillo’s second Panhandle hunt in 25 years was carved and the largest slice sent to President Wilson. Other recipients include Ambassador Jusserand, Texas Governor Ferguson, Wisconsin Governor Philip, Texas Senator Culberson, Secretary McAdoo, and the four members of the federal farm loan board.
The first year at the Deep Sea Diving School at the naval torpedo station ends with twenty chief petty officers qualifying in diving to at least 150 feet using compressed air. Some graduates have reached greater depths and will be assigned to various naval vessels.
Lloyds reports the British steamer Itonus of 5340 tons gross was sunk. The vessel, owned in Melbourne, served under the British government.
In Travis County Texas on December 22 the wet faction won the local option election by 567 votes. Total turnout 7005 with 3786 anti prohibitionists and 3219 supporters of prohibition.
Brigadier Francois Germain, noted for the Ver gun victory on December 5, is promoted to general of division. General Foch receives the military medal, the highest distinction for a general officer.
Washington December 22. Secretary Baker submitted a deficiency appropriation of 28.4 million dollars to the House to fund army operations on account of Mexican border service.
Governor Ferguson received the resignation of Judge W. F. Ezell of Bexar County with the resignation effective January 1. Recommendations for a successor have come from San Antonio lawyers, with names including Judge Frank H. Wash Bruce Yeagarden J. T. Sluder and Judge S. J. Brooks among those mentioned.
Texas Democrat Garner on the ways and means committee said he would introduce a resolution for a ten to twelve percent horizontal tax on all imports except salt. He estimated a ten percent rate would raise about 225 million dollars annually, offsetting the deficit with Panama Canal bond sales. Majority Leader Kitchen offered no plan for additional revenue.
New York Dec 22 A C Bedford was elected president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to succeed the late John D Archbold Bedford had served as vice president and treasurer of the company for several years
London officials say Britain will not issue a statement on President Wilsons peace note until after consulting allies. Andrew Bonar Law told Parliament it is impossible to respond before needed allied communications. The note dominates morning papers, sparking speculation on motives and potential terms from Germany.
The Globe mocks President Wilson noting doubts about his health and grasp of the war. The Star calls the note a Christmas bombshell urging allies to treat it with respect. Public reaction wide with trains and streets buzzing as editors hedge on peace prospects.
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