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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
2
Seven hundred fifty workers at the Crucible Steel Company of America Jersey City walked out today seeking a 15 percent wage increase. Two weeks earlier about 250 mill men at the works had won a 15 percent raise. other workers now demand the same. The mill has been busy with war orders, according to strikers.
The document quotes active supporters urging stricter measures to mobilize manpower. It cites Lord Derby’s supplementary report noting 925,455 examined for stars and reserves, with 651,160 unstarved single men unaccounted for and argues married men should be retained only after single men are secured by other means. It stresses keeping faith with married men and replacing single men with older or married workers if needed.
A tense exchange unfolds as the father warns a young man about pursuing his daughter. The suitor clarifies his intent to marry, prompting a charged confrontation reported by the Indianapolis Star.
Report notes that Persia went to bottom in five minutes with several missing passengers. Robert N. McNeely, newly appointed American consul at Aden, is listed among the missing. Charles H. Grant, the other American passenger, was rescued.
American ambassador James W. Gerard met with German foreign office officials in Berlin to inquire about the sinking of the steamship Persia and to determine the submarine’s nationality. Admiral Von Tirpitz spoke with Emperor William on Monday.
Fred W. Maule hosted a Union Central Life Insurance Company banquet at the Travis Club in San Antonio. B A Wiederman received an engraved gold watch for leading 1915 sales. Joseph P. Devine was named associate general agent. J B Martindale reported $700,000 in 1915 farm loans with only four delinquencies. Discussions included Texas insurance company re admittance and attendees listed.
Teary and burning feet find relief with Tiz magical powder that draws out poisons causing puffiness and aching. Use Tiz and wear smaller shoes. A 25 cent box is available at druggists or department stores with a one year comfort guarantee.
At the Pan-American Scientific Congress in Washington the international law section urged non intervention to unite the Americas and uphold the Monroe Doctrine. Dr Otero urged foreigners be subject to local laws to deter European colonization. Dr Cavalcanti tied Drago Doctrine to finance and defended Monroe Doctrine as essential. Dr Gil linked Pan Americanism to Argentina’s traditional policy.
Chicago officials led by Mayor William H. Thompson pledged support for the 1918 bi centennial celebration in San Antonio Texas. Thompson offered Illinois congressional cooperation while San Antonio leaders outlined plans and addressed business interests with insights on Mexico under General Carranza.
A Mexican consulate report shows 3241 typhus cases and 305 deaths in Mexico City and suburbs in December. It notes hospital case death rate about 5 percent and non hospital about 20 percent, with roughly 2500 current cases and disease concentrated among the unsanitary inhabitants.
A reader confirms Plant Juice eased his wife’s nervousness indigestion and gas and restored appetite and sleep after two years of poor health. The San Antonio seller is H. L. Wagner Drug Co. and the testimonial cites relief from gas chest pressure and fatigue.
Jefferson City Mo Jan 8 Following talks with the public service commission Wade and Frisco reorganization promoters are willing to keep the voting trust feature if control rests with stockholders. They would drop bonuses to old security holders and file itemized statements on fees while pressing for rehearing.
Land Commissioner Robison and the attorney general’s department clash on who owns minerals on lands sold under the 1888 act. AG says landowners own minerals and pending prospect permits should be rejected under the 1918 act. Robison argues school fund minerals remain reserved on school lands. Supreme Court precedent cited in the debate.
In Port au Prince Haiti on January 5 at 2 a m American marines defending the city repelled a rebel assault. One rebel was killed and American forces sustained no losses. Rebels fired rifles as they fled the streets and were quickly dispersed. The outbreak drew general condemnation.
J H Tucker of Beaumont directs capping of a giant White Point gas well seven miles north of Corpus Christi. The well, potentially the world’s largest producer with an estimated 60 million feet daily, may need a concrete base before any cap is attempted. Landowner J H Drummond arrives to view operations as oil indicators emerge. Drillers test the Briggs Sterling oil potential near the same lease while Pioneer well near Corpus Christi reports casing completion at 2440 feet.
Authorities say every precaution is being taken to prevent a blowout in case a strike of oil or gas is made. The statement highlights safety measures and readiness for potential subsurface release.
The forecast shows extreme cold in the far Northwest and warm cloudy conditions with local rains in the Southwest. San Antonio and vicinity expect local rains then partly cloudy skies. Ontario and northern U S areas endure the coldest spell of the season under a high pressure dome. Saskatchewan reports 38 degrees below zero at Swift Current. Calgary 22 below. Edmonton 28 below. Winnipeg 22 below. Helena 10 below. Huron 2 below. Moorhead 14 below. Sheridan 16 below.
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed in New Orleans a hearing on freight rate disputes between California beet sugar manufacturers and Louisiana cane sugar interests. The contention centers on rates to Texas points with refined sugar from Los Angeles higher by about 41 cents per hundred pounds than from New Orleans.
An advertisement extols Vitalitas as a constitutional cure for back ache and related illnesses. It asserts the product cleanses the system and invigorates vital organs, avoids alcohol and added drugs, and is sold by Summer's Drug Store and other druggists.
Testimony in a rate case to limit the difference to 28 cents was presented in Los Angeles. The New Orleans joint traffic bureau and cane sugar interests intervened. Opposition witnesses started their presentation at today's hearing opening.
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