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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
6
Associated Press reports Colonel Spencer Cosby in Paris undertook a direct test of poison gas despite warnings. He gathered gas samples from front lines and hospitals to study its effects, aiming to aid military assessment while facing extreme personal danger.
Miss Anne Martin of Nevada chairs the National Woman's party campaign committee and will run the campaign in twelve suffrage states. Colonel Cosby suffered a severe gas exposure with laryngitis and lingering speech difficulty, the episode described as a new German poison gas threat.
Colonel Cosby participates in a test of three gas groups from the front line stock: fiery liquid flame, tear gases, and deadly poison gas. A cautious test of the last gas shocks him, choking and paralyzing his vocal system as it escapes the bottle.
Senator Hastings revealed new propaganda aimed at convincing Congress to order American mail carried by warships to avoid British detention. The circular, attributed to the American Steamship Ticket Agents Association of New York, lists officers including Jacob Markel as president and Walter B. Round as vice president.
Captain R K Herring of the United States Army is a guest at the Gunter. Carl A Schultz of Red Bud IL stops at the St Anthony. F T Rennick of Galveston arrives at the Menger. C L Bell of Karnes City registered at the Gunter. R Frank Smith of Philadelphia visits San Antonio for the week at the St Anthony. J A Peance of Kentucky stops at the Menger. Littleton Richardson of Ageherton Texas arrives at the Gunter. Mrs Thomas F Ryan wife of Lt Thomas F Ryan US Army registered at the St Anthony. A D Blank of Paris Texas in San Antonio on business and guest at the Menger. E De Steger of Bonham stops at the Gunter. Major and Mrs E Lindsey of the US Army arrive at the St Anthony. G Mercado of Galveston registered. Carlton Story of Cotulla spent Sunday and Monday in San Antonio. W J Barton and family of 119 Buckingham Avenue plan a Bandera outing.
The body of Herman Rickert age 39 was found with a gunshot wound on the Fredericksburg road about 15 miles from San Antonio near Lockhill. A gun with a fired charge lay near the body. He leaves a mother Mrs. Jacob Rickert three brothers Jacob William and Henry Rickert three sisters Mrs. William Kraft Mrs. Ernst Cardinal and Miss Margaret Rickert all of Bexar county. Funeral services will be held from the Riebe chapel at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. A Wolff of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating.
Richmond readers report relief from hot flashes dizziness and nervous symptoms during the Change of Life after seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad cites health improvements and urges continued use to restore normal health.
Colonel Rojas at Ojinaga has dispatched detachments to scout south of the Big Bend district for bandits. Troops moved down the river from Ojinaga but success in locating outlaws remains unclear. Funston reinforced Gaston with two Pennsylvania infantry battalions and a Texas cavalry squadron. An American source says Villa was last sighted near Inde, en route to Torreon.
From London a wireless dispatch quotes Emperor William in Berne saying he cannot join the front lines. He expresses deep grief over not fighting and vows to support Germany’s war effort from behind the scenes, citing divine appointment and the need to preserve his life.
Lloyds reports the British steamers Liongwen and Knutsford sunk with all crew saved. Danish motor ship Samsoe towed to Tynemouth waterlogged after shelling by a German submarine with crew saved. Norwegian sailing vessel Bats and Swedish vessels Juno and Ida set on fire and sinking.
Society notes list gatherings at the Travis and YWCA venues. Circles plan for Red Cross rally in New Braunfels while families travel to Boerne and Fredericksburg. A large dinner and swim party host an evening at the Travis Club with many named guests and military officials noted among attendees.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Nass of 1624 North Hackberry street hosted the Jolly Twelve Card Club on Saturday night. An eight course dinner preceded the games and prizes were awarded to Mesdames W. A. McIlwaine Frank Conyers Alex Uhl Frederick Bushick Ed Gutzeit and J. H. Nass, with iced refreshments served late. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gutzeit Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bushick Mr. and Mrs. Alex Uhl Mr. and Mrs. Frank Convers Mrs. W. A. McIlwaine and Mrs. Martin Rakowitz.
An excerpt notes Swift & Company's beef sales in San Antonio for the week ending Saturday July 22, with Domestic Beef at 8.37 cents per pound. The rest is a humorous Punch-like exchange quoted from Puck about a drunk culprit facing the judge.
The First brigade of the Illinois militia about 3600 men heads to Leon Springs for a twelve day target practice. General Funston and staff monitor the event, the first chance for Northern and Eastern militiamen to test the .30 caliber army rifle since arriving in Texas.
President Wilson urged a thorough study of inland waterways and harbor issues to coordinate upcoming improvements. He hinted at recommendations to be presented to Congress next session. The item also included a humorous exchange from Paterson and a quip about lost voices from a cartoon publication.
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