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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1916

Page

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Hundreds Welcome Teak Cavalry to Border Duty

San Antonio crowds greet Troops 4 B C D of the Fuerte Texas Cavalry at the Bury Head district near Marathon as they head to the Big Bend border. The welcoming event included meals for 400 men, gifts, and a show of pride as the unit moves to patrol the Rio Grande and surrounding areas.

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Militia Soldiers Return to Home Stations in Texas

The article describes long stays and troop movements as militia units, including provisional segments organized at Laredo and the arrival of troops from Del Rio. A marching band led a welcome for returning regiment members to their old barracks, with Minnesota troops passing through San Antonio on their way to Mercedes in the Browpartite District.

Otter Provicional Segiment Laredo Tast del Rig Wisconsin San Antonio Fist Minnesota Infantry Mercedes Minnesota

Progressive urged to keep up fight in Chicago convention call

A statement from Parker appeals to "The patriotic men and women of America" urging Progressives to convene in Chicago on August 5 to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates. He lamented defections, urged unity under the American eagle, and urged active support for welfare and reform.

New Orleans J John Mr Parker Chicago America Progressive Party Bans Welfare Future of America South Novariate

Garford Track Company Official Tours Texas Roads

M. M. Williams, general manager of Garford Track Company, visits Dexar County with Joyce Davis to inspect roads. He addresses county commissioners on completed improvements and promotes the national educational campaign for good roads during a San Antonio tour.

M. M. Willama Garford Track San Antonio Mrr Wilais Dexar County Joyce Davis Mx Williams al- Finstovery The Star

SILLIMAN TAKES OATH AT WASHINGTON CONSULATE

Silliman took the oath of office renewing allegiance to the United States at the U S consulate in this city. The ceremony, witnessed by General I A Greene and other officers, was at the customs office. He may be reassigned to Guadalajara.

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Taft May Mediate Mexican Dispute Amid Talks

Reports say President Wilson may appoint former President Taft to chair a three nation commission with Judge Dowling to mediate the Mexican dispute. Officials indicate secrecy around the negotiations with Ambassador designate Arredondo guiding talks and Britain backing cautious peacemaking with plans for a three American Mexican commission.

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Parodying Below Parallels Invasion Report From El Paso

Disorderly dispatch from El Paso reports Carrancista forces under Generals Arreva and Rinmiie entrenched near Corti Gordo. Villa campaign aims at Tatceon with Gurdo retreating and bandits said to have retreated as well.

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Bandits Close To Border In Mexican Hat Dangers

Border tension rises as bandits are reported near Borden and Colmegue in New Mexico. Cavalry detachments rush to the Simon valley area after horse thefts and American vigilant reports. Local ranchers move families south while authorities plan to counter actions and defend border settlements.

Une Wy Mexica Dare Amero Hane Tench Fred Bimon Saltey Plana Ban- M5 Atloes

Unclear OCR fragment lists towns and organizations

Partial text names several towns and organizations but is garbled and lacks coherent facts or events to summarize meaningfully. No clear action, date, or outcome is present to anchor a concise news item.

Believe Bond Issue for Fair Will Be Voted

Local observers report strong support for a fair bond issue with several polls showing two to one or higher in favor. Officials plan active turnout efforts at precincts and polling stations to secure broad approval for the funding.

Hells Nein Cever Polo Lee

Notable Texas Exposition Promises Spanish Colonial Ties

A verbose draft discusses Texas origins and its links to Mexico and Central America. Frederick Haskins extols San Antonio as gateway city drawing tourists and business from the north, noting Spanish and American influences, climate, and architecture. Officials including Becregaries Luosing, Red field and McAdoo endorse the enterprise as federal government support appears.

Hinskina Kins San Antonio Mexico Central America United State Lakin- Ameria Mexico City Redfield McAdoo

Army Officer Resignations And Promotions Listed

A dated military orders summary lists resignations and new assignments across branches. Names include BASONE Ty ANSELY, George E Bennett, and Capt. Roger D. Black, with postings to engineers, artillery, and infantry commands. Other officers such as George W. Wrewantha and James Love Tr. are noted along with leave and examination directives for South and Western Department units.

Basone Ty Ansely Mdvocnte Labhas Cus Pioseelings Letore Federal Court Fenvent Joseen i Lidek Sleventh Cavalry Sreund Libyt Frorge EC Bennett Pieyt Iafante Wisconsin National Guard Jord Alarit Hy Groor Culanes Penth Infantry Pennsvevanty John William A. Johnson Corpe of Engineers Andes Stutog San Antonio Tor Dutty Aveil Fepure Keneral James Love Teimgoeney Ety Ollie Intalre Southern Department MAYES Tedleal George W. W Raya Todert F West Eyeteenth Dasa Palmer Wil Groceed Korg Saint Houatan Torkenn Mann Samus Fein Wtmy Hoan Mouston Maeox Nereby FURST Victom Vovungen Pocerey Ouspr LABAT WNI Elewal Corny Mad Wacker Fabrice Snd Thelles Eawwersly Fist Lintit Robert Ww Layeh Artive Ty Metalien Fengrinburg Eentece Robert Cwiliams Lnsitar Enen Gene Malo Taglar Weynolds Fela Artillery

Obituary notices from San Antonio and Columbus entries

Adolph Junek aged 80, native of Cologne, Germany, longtime San Antonio resident, member of Beethoven Magnierchor. Survived by Agnes and Eugenia Thack, sister A. Junce of Austin, and others. Funeral from 1022 South Alamantreal at 3 pm Sunday. Burial in city cemetery. Also Percy Oliver Waits died at 140 Belmont street, to be buried in Columbus, Mississippi. Burial by Ludwig Laetenlaking Lomany ensemble.

Adulph Junele Adolph Junek San Antonio Austin Leiers Mer Rhodes Bertin Tune Germany South Alamantreal Efty Terry Oliver Waits Percy Oliver Belmont Street Eridiy Ty Columbus Tueatay Nieht Ludwig Lomany

Chipago Aviators Plan Raid to Fund Reserve Corps

An article outlines a plan by Jack Vilas and Lou Mam mond to raid wealthy residents near Lake Forest and Evanston to raise funds for a United States central aviation reserve corps. Flyers target yacht parties to spur subscriptions and push toward a $20,000 goal for airplanes and crew. The War Department shows willingness to supply aviators and equipment, with about 400 applications noted for reserve corps roles.

Leake Parrest North Shore United States Central Aviation Reserve Corps Manny Jack Vilas Lou Mammond Jack Vhas Uzad Fhungar Hvanston Lake Forest Cashionabls Wah Aristore Grater Serge Corps Mackenileians War Department Chicasey

British Push Forward to Third German Line

British troops press a new offensive along the eastern front advancing toward a third German line. Reports describe fighting around Karano Sitohi and Delatsa as forces attempt to retake positions lost to Rysslang in the ongoing front.

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Unclear wartime report with mixed place names

A garbled dispatch describes shifts on a riverfront and a German retreat near Riga. It notes Turkish defeats and Arab revolts, with numbers of prisoners and seized arms, including officers and machine guns, though many place names are distorted.

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Death of Thomas Brown Prominent local figure

Thomas Brown died after a stroke at 10:45 Saturday night. A native of Providence Rhode Island he had lived in the city for 27 years and was a founder of the Annis Art League. Survived by a daughter Varna Brown he was 44 and connected with the Critter development company. Body to Port Worth for interment under Shelley horing Undertaking Co.

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Payroll Heist Strikes Chicago Firm on North California

At noon two men in an automobile seized Mies Vances Mandter in front of the Gertetsandack Company on 925-925 Fitton Street and escaped with the firm's payroll. The alleged bookkeeper etiera ashe is said to have drawn funds from Mi-City Trust and Bank to aid the robbery.

Chicags Mies Vances Mandter North California Ut Noultry Cangarn Gertetsandack Company Fitton Street Etiera

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