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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
2
London reports that the British and French offensive near the Somme is described as the last word in scientific warfare. Preparations included 3000 miles of railroads, metal road surfaces, strengthened bridges, and a massive buildup of 1,000,000 fighting men with 500,000 auxiliaries.
A group of Colorado National Guardsmen inadvertently crossed into Mexico near Nogales Arizona before dawn. Mexican patrols escorted them back to the line as authorities work to clarify that the street marks the boundary and crossing is prohibited. Fare listed at 75.35 dollars for New York to return via southern route with rail travel both ways.
Forecasts by The Light list temperatures for several cities with conditions clear or partly cloudy and light winds. Long range note Tuesday is likely cloudy in Louis and New York remains clear with west winds.
W T Grafton a carpenter died at a Dallas hospital after a Sunday night assault in the residence district. The skull was crushed by a gas pipe. J L Cozens testified he saw a man fleeing after the attack. Robbery appeared the motive as the victim's pockets were turned inside out and all money taken.
London reports the British steamer Moeris of 2409 tons gross has sunk with no confirmed word on the fate of her crew.
The San Antonio Light plans to reach thousands of Fort Sam Houston soldiers with direct home delivery. It will greet newcomers on trains and at stopping places and use light want ads to provide boarding and rooming options.
French and British forces extend a ten point edge in a tense sequence of maneuvers to gain control of key positions. Reports indicate sustained artillery exchanges and shifting front lines as both sides press for strategic gains.
Parisian press hails day two of the Franco British offensive while noting no unit exceeded its line. British side advances toward Bapaume are reported with emphasis on key highway intersections and joint French British coordination amid heavy shelling and vivid battlefield observations.
British and French forces push on along the Somme sector with gains at Fricourt Contalmaison and Gommekourt as German resistance stiffens. Allied command emphasizes a sustained, coordinated advance with secret preparation and rapid field reports from Haig’s headquarters.
News of the Anglo-French offensive arrives slowly as German fortifications and dugouts slow advances. British monitors shell Belgian coast lines while London papers debate whether this is a major push or a feint and urge continued reinforcements and patience.
Secretary Baker could not confirm the number of guardsmen at the border as word spread that Funston was relieved in part. Regiments from Maryland Missouri Wisconsin Kansas and Pennsylvania have entrained for border duty with rapid mobilization noted in official reports.
Corporal Frank Cooke of the Tenth cavalry, survivor of Carrizal, was turned over to American military authorities at 11:35 a.m. in El Paso after being cared for by Mexican civilians. He described four days Wandering with a broken arm, aid from Mexican ranchers, and a compassionate reception in Villa Ahumada before boarding a Juarez-bound train.
Field headquarters report that General Gabriel Gavira, former commander in Northern Chihuahua, is set to resume command in Juarez. His prior talks with General Pershing and Obregon suggested cooperation with American forces against bandits, signaling possible de facto government collaboration.
An advertised travel offer lists a $75.85 New York round trip via various routes with rails both ways aboard Southern Pacific. The item notes 611 burning locomotives as part of the record.
A dated ad promotes a New York round trip priced at 84 dollars and 15 cents with return via New Orleans by steamer on Southern Pacific. It also lists a 40 cent fare for Sutherland Springs to return, with weekly Sunday departures at 8:15 am.
The Kansas National Guard discharged 425 men including eight officers after severe federal service requirements. Preparations began to send the rejected soldiers home while rations were issued to the First Infantry for entraining to the border.
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