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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1916

Page

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President 10 Take Up Meigo Note On Monday

Washington reports President Whison and Secretary Lansing to meet Monday to respond to Carranza withdrawal demands. General Funston notes 94 rifles found and 500 rifles and machine guns seized from rebels. Zapata activity threatens Mexico City suburbs. U S warship Marietta ordered to Tampico. Secretary Baker received details of Pershing Gavira talks. naval pride commentary released.

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Five German Vessels Down In Baltic Actions

Reported British action details battleships Warspite and Marlborough dodging torpedoes and returning to port. Eight survivors from German cruiser Frauenlob reach Holland. rest of crew presumed lost. Wort of Reichstag speech deemed untrue as ships return to harbor with three British battle cruisers unnamed among eight lost.

Holland Reichstag Warsnite Alchater Thel Nemade Nester Shark

British admit loss of Elbing in North Sea battle fog

The admiralty confirmed the loss of the light cruiser Elbing after collision and fog during the North Sea action. The ship was not sunk by gunfire. the commander and most crew abandoned ship before the vessel exploded and sank near Vralden, Holland, with remains rescued by a Dutch fishing boat.

Berlin Via Inter Vralden Holland Ua Sdrajraity

Special Train Arranged for Governor Ferguson to Waco

The Ferguson Club of Travis County plans a special train to take Governor Ferguson to Waco on June 10 for his campaign opening speech. About 200 friends and supporters expected to travel. Headquarters opened in a local building with chairmen appointed as the club organizes for the trip.

Austin, Tex Jung Ferguson Club Travis County Ber Governor Ferguson Waco Ims Gavargor Siflea Hare Tward Aranr

Eradication Vote Breaks Down In Travis County

In Austin Texas the eradication measure for Travis County failed by about three to one in a local election. The question was whether to require cattle entering the county to be dipped under the federal formula before admission. Local cattlemen opposed the proposition.

Austin Tex Travis Travis County Bureau of Annual Industry Federal Department of Agricultura Cate Wen

Thousands March in San Antonio for National Preparedness

Tens of thousands parade through San Antonio backing national preparedness. Businesses Joske Brothers Wolff Marx and Alamo Iron Works lead civic groups including Rotary Club Knights of Columbus Polish societies and Red Cross among others. Veterans and youth march with banners while Samuel Harold Benjamin Snyder and his father Captain S A Snyder receive praise for endurance.

Joske Hrothera Company Mission Fee & Fuel Company Southwesttenn Telernhona & Vetagraph Contours San Antonio One & Kinetric Company Tracnan Comony United States Arsenal Order of Long, Wolff & Marz Company Rotary Club Knighta Demp- 7 Macmbets All Mazonic San Antono Knights of Coltumsbus St Vincent de Pail Society St Michael's Society Woodvien of the World Alaino City Rifle Club Bf Castanols & Ban Bay Route Calling Company Peden Tron & Steel Company Saul Wolfsin Dry Goods Company He & 3 Lusaber Lush &Foor Company Alamo Iron Works Yunner Syrcl Gran Quivern Va Wu Joske Brothera Company Wolff & Marx Company Texas San Antonio Yan Ageletleé Poland Gestae ¢. Holmareen Clarence Jones Pamde Samuel Tfarold Lbenjamin Snyder A. Sneder North Comal Siree Samuel Harold Hénjamin Bor Horace Sheamers Red Crees Society Winchester Kelgo Aléctria Coune Red Cross Hoeguel Marjorie Stinson Stinwon Flying School Comume Emmeta Bilnson Salutor Newsies

Parade Echoes a Nation United in Chicago Demonstration

Crowds along the route exceed easy estimates with patriotic song and cheers as 100 bands play. Marchers advance in orderly columns from morning to night while reviewing stands remain distant witnesses to the vast show of unity. The event includes a push for national pride and organized pageantry across multiple columns.

Chicago Evan

North Sea Fight Sparks Push for Expanded Naval Bill

Reports from naval experts after a historic North Sea clash praise the Zeppelin and air scout role while urging rapid budget action. A conference among Secretary Daniels, Admiral Benson, and Sen. Tillman pressed for adding two dreadnaughts one battle cruiser and a mobile repair ship to the fleet.

United States Daniela Hensdy Chlet Naval Operations Tillman Senate Naval Affaire Germany Benson Bneratney Daniels Pensacola

Villa Death Report From Namiquipa Collapse Details

An old dispatch notes Pancho Villa died on April 10 after a knee wound worsened by infection. Navarez, who claimed to have driven Villa’s wagon from Guerrero, provided the account under questioning, but officers doubted the tale. Navarez said Villa was mortally wounded and suffering before help arrived.

Namiquifa Mex Wirdlens Columbus Pancho Villa Thareatauls Josuh Navart Las Fruces Pershing Villa Guerraro Navarez Mens Peugeois Maite Robeel Ludnea Guerrero Mat Vula Rinselé Vir Navaret Offeéra

Republican Old Guard Maintains Safe Control in Parade Era

The article describes Republican leaders asserting control despite rival claims, noting crucial delegates who decide the nominee. It outlines camp facilities and military prep details, including hospital plans, dining and shower facilities, and communications at the proposed site.

Chuyel Scorlees Fese Port Sait Houston Riven Copventennes Repubd Thiffieth Infantry Gentz

Hughes Declines To Enter Republican Naval Nominat

Washington reports that Tuadeer Hughes declined the chance to run for the Republican nomination. Advocates say Hughes would not refuse the nomination though he remained noncommittal. The question went to Justice Hughes through the secretary this morning, with no immediate comment from Hughes.

Washington Tuadeer Hughes Tagay Ims Hughes Hare Galzen

Officers for Training Camp Are Announced

A total of 392 civilians enrolled for the training course as officers express confidence the camp will start strongly. The report lists officers from multiple infantry units, including Capt Teving, First Lieut Frederick Hoachan, and Capt George Leters, with several noncommissioned officers named.

Ricuh Teving Care Seckath Infantry Frederick W. Hoachan Seventeenth Tafanies Ninth Infantry Jesse C Drain Ninth Infantopecaecitti Infeoley Uarvey W. Miteler Twentyceighth Jere Baxter Twenty-eighth Intan Capk Wiliam J. I Read Thistletn Infantry Edgar Steever Elevantit Gilhect AM. al Nineteenth Infantry Eiryt Tigutenant Polivarg BE

Cavalry Dispositions and Mexican Theater Updates

June 3 dispatch reports two hundred freed horses and remounts sent to General Ler with cavalry under stress near the Mexican front. It notes continued evacuations to Colonia Dublin and Dublin remits, while reports describe Cristero forces near Homand and a shifting battle line forty miles south of Nansignips as aviation units prep for rapid deployment.

Columbus Rempuris Civalry Kent Lershide Sugales Ora Colonia Dublin Mexico Fas 'Vardh Nansignips Enon

Hughes Nomination Talk Sparks Uncertainty in Chicago

In Chicago rival factions debate whether Hughes will accept a nomination. Dr. Parsons asserts Hughes is expected to take the post, while others deny any commitment. The discussion touches on Hughes’s future role as national committee figure from New York and party leadership changes in Calumet.

Chicago Wwerpert Partons New York Hughey Hitchcock Parsons Hughes Trepéat Suattee Hughes Davies National Comiputesman

Fire Destroys Servants' House on Terrell Street

A rear Terrell Street residence owned by Walter T Napler in Washington Heights burned last night. Firefighters arriving at 9 22 reported the alarm, firefighters saved most items despite insured losses and two engine companies on patrol.

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