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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
13
The Turkish war office issued an official statement saying Grand Duke Nicholas's forces retreated from Mamk equal to fifty miles west of Erzerum and that the Russian left wing has retired more than a dozen miles.
A storm near M'Gregor Iowa caused about 90000 dollars in damage last night while a violent storm in Decorah Iowa left damage totaling 25000 dollars early today.
The New York World says Carranza war money is worth about one cent in US dollars. A Piedras Negras to Mexico City rail ticket costs 4.60 dollars in dollars, about 420 Carranza notes, with hotels and fares quoted in war money. Living is cheap in Mexico, but the de facto currency risk threatens finances if Carranza is overturned. A San Antonio man recalls turning 10 into 500 in Carranza notes and spending lavishly before converting leftovers to sweets for a porter. Air sirens on ships, via French invention, create signaling sounds two miles away.
Senate military affairs panel hears arguments from Judge James R. Davis L B Clegg and Sen Sheppard urging enlargements at Fort Sam Houston citing military necessity and economic savings. They note San Antonio strategic importance and potential land purchase at reasonable price with condemnation if needed. Army officers ready to testify and further information requested from the War Department.
The San Antonio branch of the American Red Cross Society plans a Southwest Texas rally at Landa’s Park New Braunfels with speakers from across the state. The event includes an all day rally, a tea for wives of merchants, and outreach to organize new chapters while walkers lead Red Cross bands in a preparedness parade.
Washington dispatch reports Louis D. Brandeis, Boston lawyer, will be sworn in as a Supreme Court justice likely on June 12 after Senate confirmation by a 47 to 22 vote. The confirmation followed a bitter fight with notable opposition and support from key figures, amid heavy protests and testimony, with President Wilson backing Brandeis throughout.
The San Antonio school board will receive sealed bids until Tuesday June 13 1916 at 8 pm for a new sixteen room school on Lamar street including plumbing heating and electrical work per Adams Adams plans. Bids are also invited for additions to school No 2 Marshall St No 13 Main Ave No 14 West End and No 15 Iowa 8&1 per Ralph Cameron plans in the State Natl Bank Building. Paul H Scholz business agent. Adv. $84.15 New York and return via New Orleans steamer. Southern Pacific.
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