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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
2
A 38 year old white man arrested for drunkenness at police headquarters attempted to conceal his fifty dollar cash roll during transport from Houston street to the station. He said the belt would hold it but the money slipped from his trousers and was lost as he walked to the station.
An advertisement quotes Dr Sauer praising iron as the key to strength and claims ordinary nuxated iron can boost strength by 200 percent in two weeks. It warns against reduced iron forms and touts a money back guarantee backed by H L Wagner and other druggists.
Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger testified before the House naval committee in executive session on the board’s two power standard and the time needed to prepare the American fleet for action. He warned only a Pacific coast fleet could protect the region and noted Panama Canal slides hinder rapid fleet movement.
German forces press their attack in Verdun with reports saying resistance could slow a full assault on the citadel. Observers note the effort is aided by heavy artillery but fear strong defenses may prevent a decisive breakthrough.
Paris dispatch reports ongoing heavy fighting north of Verdun with no French line breaks. The French evacuated Brabant Sur Meuse at night under cover, while assaults on Lamogneux were repulsed and grenades battles continued east of Souchez.
Berlin reports new German advances on the Verdun front with control of the wooded area northwest northeast of Beaumont and the forest of Herbe. Brabant Haumont and Samogneux are captured. South of Metz a French post and its fifty men were taken in a surprise attack.
A notice on the Federal Bank & Trust Company door in the Brady building states the bank will close for a few days for reorganization and then reopen to pay all depositor accounts. Treasurer E C Noble says the bank remains safe, with officers and directors personally liable for deposits, and notes the voluntary closing aims to reassure rumors and ensure a solid restart.
The Senate in executive session and the House Foreign Affairs Committee delay any action on war ship resolutions. Administration backers expect President Wilson to hold firm against Congressional meddling while lawmakers canvass sentiment. Germany hints at discussing armament defenses amidst U S stance. no immediate breach anticipated as submarine policy looms March 1.
The article describes a rising military faction led by General von Falkenhayn and General von alkenhayn within Germany, with Emperor William favoring the military wing and favoring relentless use of all military and naval tools, while relations with the United States are seen through this power shift. It notes the influence reaching President Wilson and mentions a German invention for engine cooling with exhaust ports near cylinder centers.
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