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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
7
Berlin reports that British naval losses in World War I reached over 600000 tons. The Overseas News Agency cites seven battleships fifteen armored cruisers and eleven other cruisers lost by June. Additional losses include torpedo boats gunboats twenty submarines and more vessels swelling the total.
Socialists in Christiania decide to end the general strike begun last week as protest against the Parliament passed compulsory arbitration bill for labor disputes. The action comes as the bill faces final steps in the chamber.
Details emerged today of a proposed universal military training bill to be sent to Congress. It mandates six months of training for all male citizens at 18, with reserve status thereafter, and possible call to active duty by year class in war. Exemptions are few and penalties include federal job bans. Several educational and disciplinary provisions accompany the plan.
Cuero volunteer fire department plans a July 17 celebration with a substantial purse raised by local merchants and bankers. Prizes will attract racing teams from across the state. Chief Heyer formed working committees and a meeting is set for next Monday.
A New York message touts nuxated iron as a miracle to restore strength and vigor. It cites a 50 year old man who gained vitality after taking the product and urges readers to test personal endurance after two grain tablets three times daily after meals.
Dallas reader extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for female ailments and general weakness. The letter claims rapid relief from crying spells inflammation and tiredness, plus a billing of open ingredients on the wrapper and trial offers.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt met in New York with George W. Perkins Governor Hiram Johnson Oscar Straus and Chester Rowell to map the Progressive party future. Perkins released a statement urging patience until the national committee acts on June 26 after the conventions. The note was telegraphed to national members and state chairmen.
Port Arthur citizens pressed Secretary McAdoo and A. J. Peters about proposed Texas customs district cuts from five to three. McAdoo argued savings of 40000 dollars a year and smoother administration, citing other states. Final decision due within a week with July 1 reorganizations planned. Senator Sheppard warned of White House appeal if rejected.
AUSTIN Texas June 14 A UT Law Association session adopts a resolution to appoint committees by the association president the Texas State Bar governor and the Supreme Court chief justice to draft legislation on judiciary and procedure the three to coordinate and report at the November meeting. The Vaughan report is referred to the committee. Also flag day events and patriotic observances noted in Independence Hall and Chattanooga and Ottumwa.
Philadelphia June 14 Flag Day remarks by Dr. C. J. Hexamer president of the National German American Alliance declare true Americanism knows no race or creed and demands neutrality for defense of American rights. He notes wartime experience and lessons as Mayor Smith presides at the ceremony.
In Omaha on June 14 a parade drew about 30 000 participants to celebrate flag day. New York City and state joined nationwide observances with strong turnout and official recognition of the holiday.
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