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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1916
Page
5
The San Diego of the Pacific fleet, commanded by Admiral W. D. Caperton, will sail for the West Mexican coast. Caperton aims to assess port conditions and take immediate supervision of warships on patrol, with no withdrawal expected soon.
An old performer's fatigue is blamed on overwork and poor habits. An ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules from National Remedy Holland as a health tonic to restore energy. Claims include relief from uric acid, kidney, bladder, stomach issues and general vitality. Boxes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar with a money-back guarantee.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a cheap, fast acting lotion for itching, eczema, ringworm, and rashes. It claims the product soothes and cleanses skin, dries quickly without greasing, and is available at drug stores in small and extra large bottle sizes.
In Davenport Iowa 350 candidates were received in a Fourth Degree exemplification on July 31 as the supreme convention opens. Archbishop John Bonzano papal delegate to the United States attended and will speak at tonight's banquet following the degree work.
Ambassador Sharp in Paris cables that France accepts Britain’s offer to allow American relief supplies into occupied Poland on condition that German and Austrian forces do not seize native food. Briand reportedly informed Sharp before President Wilson’s appeal to belligerents. No replies to the president’s letters have been received.
A New York Times excerpt recreates a comic court exchange. The speaker named Rastus admits entering a hen house and stealing hens, claiming he was entitled to the few he took and left the rest, prompting the judge to press on the missing birds.
The United States issues a formal note to Britain denouncing Britain's black list of firms and individuals. It warns of serious harm to neutral rights, trade disruptions, and possible punishment for Americans dealing with blacklisted entities. Amb. Page delivered the note to British officials.
It is regarded as certain the Duke of Connaught will be the king's representative in the home rule portion of Ireland if a settlement occurs. The duke seeks an appointment nearer home for health and duty, following his time as governor general in the Mediterranean and work in Canada.
The United States denounces Britains wartime blockade methods as inconsistent with neutral rights. It argues neutrals may trade under international practice and disputes punishments via prize courts, condemning unilateral blacklist actions and calling for fair adjudication and reciprocal trade.
In Rome on July 31 the pope acknowledged that his appeals to warring nations for peace have failed. He spoke to a delegation of Rome's youth who urged peace in line with his call for children worldwide to beg God for an end to the war on the last Sunday of the second year of fighting.
Eleven hundred striking street cleaners and teamsters were discharged by Robert Swan the director of public works in Pittsburgh. The workers who belong to the American Federation of Labor had demanded a five cent hourly raise.
In sweltering heat July 30 British and French troops assault north of the Somme near Guillemont and Maurepas. Theater reports say ten German battalions, around 10,000 men, hold strong positions while British gains include Guillemont outskirts and the railroad station.
John W. Watts named Local Branch Manager at Peden Iron & Steel Co succeeding C. M. Cain who resigned July 24. Watts has four years in San Antonio and eighteen years in hardware and supply, recently serving as Assistant Manager here.
In Englehart Ontario reports place at least 200 dead after bush fires devastate several towns. Confirmed fatalities include 57 in Nushka 18 in Cochrane 34 in Matheson 15 in Iroquois Falls and 15 in Ramore with more to come as rescue teams return.
A War Department report commends Colonel Herbert J. Slocum and the Thirteenth Cavalry for their prompt and valorous action in repulsing and pursuing Villa and his bandits during the Columbus New Mexico attack last March. The inspector general’s findings, concurred by Generals Funston and Pershing, dismiss stigma on Slocum and likely close the Columbus incident for the army.
The Thirty-seventh District Court opened its special July term with calls on former Federal Bank & Trust officers. A continuance request was filed and postponed. Capital cases are set, including K. Mura, a Japanese man given 25 years for a killing. his new trial was granted and reset.
Oil appeared on the San Antonio river Sunday afternoon for the third time in two months but did not kill any fish. Police attribute the source to waste from Duval street tank cars washed into the river by a heavy rain, with water entering at the Grand avenue bridge from railway yard storm drains.
The Senate judiciary committee studied an amendment to the Clayton act to postpone for two years the section restricting dealings between railroads and other firms with shared officials. The move, backed by President Wilson and supported by the railroads, aims to stall the provision pending a full congressional investigation of the railroad situation.
The Dutch mail steamship Konigin Wilhelmina struck a mine near the North Hinter lightship. Passengers abandoned ship in lifeboats and rowed toward the lightship. The captain of the Koenigin Wilhelmina was reported as guiding the evacuees.
Wireless dispatches report the Koningin Wilhelmina, a 1964 ton steel paddle Dutch mail steamer of 320 feet, struck a mine near North Hinter. Only the aft portion stayed above water as passengers abandoned ship, later boarding boats toward the Dutch coast. Steamers and torpedo boats have been sent to assist.
Workers at Armour and Swift rejoin by Tuesday after agreements to reinstate strikers discharge strike-breakers and not discriminate against union men in future. Discharged workers to be rehired as needed.
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