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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

5

Arbitration for U S and Mexico Proposed to General Carranza

Washington June 8 arbitration of differences between the United States and Mexico through an international commission became a possibility. Officials consider proposing the plan to General Carranza, with issues including troop withdrawal, indemnities for losses, Vera Cruz revenue, boundary disputes, and property damage. The South American country likely to host the commission.

Washington, D. C United States Mexico Carranza Vera Cruz

Slaying of Goodnight couple baffles investigators in Texas

In Wills Point Texas Captain and Mrs H F Goodnight were killed in their home. Daughter Mrs Moran is injured and claimed ro regain consciousness as Moran is charged with murder. A meat cleaver is missing and police drain a yard cistern seeking the weapon. The couple will be buried this afternoon. A nearby note about a man named Bill Smith humorously laments etiquette and a coal heated hat. A Indiana built power barge adds a bow pump to churn water and aid turning the vessel.

Wills Point Tex H. F. Goodnight R. J. Moran Moran Canton Murer Indiana

Texas music teachers convene in San Antonio to boost cooperative work

The Texas Music Teachers Association opened its San Antonio session with President Arthur L. Manchester urging active, committee-led efforts beyond conventions to raise musical standards. Delegates discussed a tentative constitution, welcomed by city officials, and heard speakers on public school and community music.

Texas Music Teachers’ Association St. Anthony Hotel Dallas San Antonio Arthur L. Manchester Georgetown Clinton Brown Harry Hertzberg Chamber of Commerce Arthur Claassen J. F. Lyons State Federation of Musical Clubs Federation Harriet Bacon McDonald Manchester Losh Fort Worth Katherine Peeples San Marcos Julius Wanek Greenville Isobel M. Tone Denison Thomas Goggan & Brothers Thomas F. Logan Julius Albert John Elvieda Littlejohn Galveston Joseph G. Wren Waco Virginia Ryan Thomas Booth Elsa Schott Ethel Crider J. FE. Shaw Paris Edith Madison Viola EF. Beck Winifred B. Hulbert Chilton Goliad Carl Beutel C. J. Lawrence Arlington A. L. Hester Julian Wanek William M. Schofield Lockhart Evelyn Ravey Effie Millican Frank L. Reed Austin Annie R. Field Anna Craig-Bates Myrtle S. Dockering Corsicana Robert L. Cox Houston A. S. Manchester Phoebe F. Garver Taylor W. A. Newsom Fred King Mildred Gates Maude Chartrand Temple R. 8S. Conley Asherton Ruth Burges Seguin Lula M. Gries Waxahachie Gueet Collins Hilda C. Widen Walter J. Fried Irma Ryan Else Sternsdorff H. M. Grenshaw F. Vore Clara TD. Madison W. P. Romberg Anna Tetitia Palm Round Rock F. Evane Lorette Belton FE. G. Cochran Pearsall Bessie Pranglin W. H. Bivin Hearne Etta Booth Mayo Herbert W. Reed Bryan Kittie Noble Sa Antonio Cc. M. Garrett Palacios Anna B. Calder Hillsboro Fred Jones J. R. Spell Charles JV. Freeh Stephenville A. L Harper Clara ID. Madison Mary Hewson Alice Holman T. S. Lovette Baylor College Robert A. Cox

Princess Jolande to wed Edward amid war alliance

Reports say Italy's Princess Jolande may marry Edward prince of Wales strengthening Allied ties. The couple’s visit to Rome and a near miss from Austrian attacks on their train are noted. The article also lists a long roster of attendees and a San Antonio Musical Club event schedule.

Italy England Jolande Edward, Prince of Wales Prince of Wales Rome Victor Emmanuel

Bring Babies Friday for Baby Health Conference Exams

Mothers with babies to be examined at the Baby Health Conference at St. Mark's parish house are urged to attend Friday morning or afternoon to speed Saturday work. Doctors and nurses on duty for five days may be released earlier if Friday attendance picks up, with progress noted as 125 babies examined by Wednesday and more on Thursday.

St. Mark's Parish

Biplane Flyover Delights Downtown As School Returns

A Stinson Aviation School biplane droned over the downtown at about 3000 feet noon Thursday drawing crowds from offices and shops near Houston Street. After looping the business district it headed back to the south loop and the school, while a man named Mr Growcher discussed plans to turn a yard into a chicken picnic ground.

Stinson Aviation School Houston Street

German admit Wutzow and Rostock sunk in Jutland sea battle

Berlin reports the German high seas fleet losses include the battle cruiser Lutzow, Rostock, Pommern and other vessels. The Lutzow was described as a pride of the navy, with about 1000 men, launched in 1913, and commissioned soon before hostilities. Rostock, a light cruiser of 4820 tons, carried 12 four inch guns and two torpedo tubes.

Berlin London Jutland Pommern Wiesbaden Elbing Frauenlob Lutzow Rostock

Details of Jutland fight released by Berlin

Berlin reports the North Sea action last week involved a major clash between British and German fleets at high tide. An authoritative German source says at least 25 dreadnaughts participated on the British side and German numbers are tallied, underscoring the scale of the engagement.

Berlin Sayville North Sea

Night Battle Details Reveal German Fleet Action Against British

The report describes German forces engaging British ships, with torpedo flotillas attacking and dawn bringing further combat. It notes losses including two British battle cruisers and several dreadnoughts, plus sinkings of a Achilles or Shannon class cruiser and destroyers. The night phase saw further cruiser clashes and torpedo attacks. A late-arriving older British battleship squadron did not engage.

Eight railroad items on Texas commission agenda

R R commission at Austin schedules eight items for its June 13 hearing. Key topics include Sabine branch improvements on the M K & T line, rate adjustments on folding beds tables and other goods, a union passenger depot at Dalhart, and a Houston line relocation plus Blodgett station abolition. Also covered is a Galveston Harrisburg & San Antonio request to move its Houston line location.

Austin Tex Eeight Railroad Commission Sabine Dalhart Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway City Lmits Houston Blod- Bett

Raid plans in Zapata county eyed as possible change

Reports from headquarters indicate no definite information on the 400 bandits led by Luis de la Rosa. Some officers fear precautions against the Zapata raid altered his plans, potentially pushing the band toward the border between Laredo and Rio Grande City.

Luis de la Rosa Zapata County Laredo Rio Grande City Chihuahua General Trevino Marion Letcher United States Washington Carranza Mexico Blanton Winship Austin Bullard Straus Ccure

Los Angeles Heights Baseball Team to Dine

The Los Angeles Heights baseball team will hold a meeting and enjoy a Mexican supper at T Gregory’s residence Thursday night. All players are urged to attend. Bages jokes about leaving for home at 1 a.m. Jaggs replies he wants to stay longer.

Los Angeles Heights T. Gregory

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