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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
5
Mrs. Nan White of Chiply Georgia reports twelve years of terrible itching and burning eczema that began on a rib and spread with red inflamed skin. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she says the eruption dried up and healing followed. Ad requests free samples by mail and Skin Book.
A German submarine U-35 arrived at Cartagena and its officers traveled to Madrid with a confidential letter for King Alfonso. The sub, from Pola, anchors beside the Spanish cruiser Catalina while the German embassy secretary proceeds to Cartagena to deliver the autograph letter.
Paris reports indicate nightlong German assaults along the Meuse in the Verdun sector. Heavy bombardment preceded clashes on both banks with gains and losses near Fort Vaux Dead Man Hill and Hill 821 as French forces repelled grenade attacks and held key positions.
Reports from London say a serious uprising against the Turks is underway in Arabia. Rebels have captured Mecca and Jiddah and proclaimed independence. The revolt follows executions of Mohammedan and Syrian notables and signals a shift in Turkish protectorate status, with implications for the war and German influence.
Dispatch reports the grand Sherif of Mecca proclaims independence with Arab support. Operations began around June 9, gaining swift success as Mecca Jiddah and Taif garrisons surrender except two forts at Taif. At Jiddah 45 officers 1400 men and six guns captured. Medina 248 miles NW of Mecca besieged with Hejaz communications in Sherif control.
Berlin reports that June 22 the Russians were repulsed by General Count von Bothmer north of Przewoloka and along the Turia tributary. Attacks west of Kolkia and north of Lutsk failed as German lines held.
George Surkey announces his candidacy for county clerk subject to Democratic primaries. July 22. includes political ad details and travel option: $84.15 New York and return via New Orleans and steamer Southern Pacific.
Boerne plans a July 4 celebration starting at sunrise with a 40 gun salute and 9 30 a m parade led by the Boerne concert band. The event includes floats burlesque acts by the Boys Bucket Brigade, a noon barbecue, athletic events, races dancing and a ball game between Bourne White Sox and Battery A Fort Sam Houston. Special Sap railroad excursions run.
The War Department informs Senator Sheppard it has no authority to grant discharges to soldiers in the regular army or National Guard whose only ground is financial or family interest. Cases enlisted under age without parental consent will be investigated for possible release if representations are correct. The department will act per facts in each case, applying this ruling to Texas and all guard recalls.
In Austin Texas Judge Gordon Russell sentenced E E Walker and George J Head former National Guard officers to three years each in federal prison and fined 1000 dollars apiece. Conspiracy and embezzlement charges carried two year terms with 500 dollar fines. theft counts added a year and a day with 100 dollar fines each. Sentences on theft run concurrently with the three year term. Leach Anti Pass Law Challenge Sought In Court Austin Texas Hamp Leach of Hunt county faced 100 dollar fine and 30 days jail for riding on another’s pass. Court may not act this term but could later.
Texas would supply 16 000 volunteers if President Wilson calls for 400 000. Adjutant General Henry Hutchings says enlistment flow and new guard companies support meeting the quota, which would bring Texas total to 22 200 with regular army additions. Hutchings recently returned from San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston with no orders yet to recruit. Proposals for screening porches at Fort Sam Houston officers quarters due by June 23, 1916.
Bank of London and Mexico manager Hopfner and the board were sentenced to thirty days in prison in Mexico City for failing to accept legal tender currency for a debt. The cable also notes no further demonstrations in Mexico City and reports about 25,000 Puebla volunteers ready for service if hostilities with the United States arise.
From the sheriff's department it was learned that although a capias had been issued for his arrest C. C. Quillin has not been arrested. The Court of Criminal Appeals issued the mandate last Friday and the capias was issued on Saturday after the court overruled a motion for rehearing. Quillin was given seven years in drag.
The article notes a conviction related to misapplication of public funds and mentions uncertainty about the officers’ knowledge of Quillin’s current whereabouts.
Advertisement notes table d hoc dinner at the Travellers Hotel Roof Garden from 7 to 9 30 p m daily and also deli tessen lunches and refreshments offered to guests in a compact city style notice.
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