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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
2
The Osler theory sparks global jokes but a scientist argues a man of 60 can be in his prime with normal health. The notice claims Vitalitas, a powerful earth extract, cures chronic ailments and revitalizes health, sold at Sommer's Drug Store and other druggists.
President Wilson moves to trigger an immediate House and Senate vote on resolutions warning Americans off armed merchant ships. He requests Acting Rules Chairman Pou leverage parliamentary procedure, citing the need for swift public discussion and clarification of foreign policy amid partisan sensitivity. The conference aims to choose a formal presentation later.
Galveston Texas March 1 The state Democratic executive committee appeals a district court mandamus ordering a presidential preferential primary. The First Court of Civil Appeals granted a motion to advance the case and a decision is expected tomorrow.
A dated advertisement urges giving Parmint to catarrh sufferers to treat ear nose and throat inflammation. It describes mixing Parmint with hot water and sugar to be taken four times daily, claiming relief from head noises nasal congestion easier breathing and improved hearing by reducing Eustachian tube inflammation. It touts Parmint as a constitutional remedy with tonic effects and low cost.
Senator Sheppard arrived to back President Wilson and blocked efforts by both parties to push a water power bill to a vote. Several senators had agreed to focus on the pending bill today and tomorrow, but Sheppard’s objections under Senate rules stopped the move and preserved the president’s wish to have the armed ship question heard.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man asks a woman about marriage and the woman replies she has never been married, blushing at the suggestion. The light moment captures provincial social manners.
London reports on the German submarine campaign and British views. Lord Robert Cecil, minister of war trade, clarifies that armed merchantmen must defend only in self defense and must not fire unless a submarine shows hostile intent. He notes Germans may press new subs and editorials urge optimism in the Royal Navy.
Berlin memorandum dated February 10 outlines two options for armed British merchantmen under pursuit by submarines. The preferred course is to restrain fire until the submarine is within about 800 yards, to reduce chance of firing on friendly subs.
Twelve large liners are in or near the war zone as the Teutonic powers aim to start a new submarine campaign today. The vessels include Cretic Italia Taormina Lafayette Philadelphia Finland Bergensfjord America Patria Pannonia Ioannina and Vasilefs Constantinos, with no clear evidence of weapons aboard.
Berlin dispatch reports a Vossische Zeitung leading article by George Bernhard advocating destruction of all ships bound for England whether armed or not. He cites Portugal seizure of German ships and fears South American vessels may be used to supply England, arguing for broader hostile action against British commerce.
The passage argues marine campaigns as reprisal to block provisioning of England and contemplates asking neutral states to stay out of English waters for a time. It warns of the risk of not acting, notes Bernhard urging decisive choice, and cites potential shifts toward Congress in international decision making.
Stockholm reports Germany laid a mine field around the Falsterbo peninsula to curb contraband traffic to Finnish ports. Only shallow passages force merchant ships to sail outside, while larger vessels fall under German surveillance and pilots. Sweden protested but tensions rise as Knippla was sunk and other Swedish ships narrowly avoided mines.
Government military training camp outlines two phases permanent camp and march. It covers drill ceremonies lectures demonstrations target practice reconnaissance marching camping combat and related subjects with emphasis on infantry drill school of the soldier guard mounting and unit operations.
The document details camp discipline including marching by day and night with advance guards, tent pitching, sanitation, cooking and hygiene, interior guards, and combat drill. It covers voluntary specialization, target range practice at Leon Springs, and a return march to Fort Sam Houston under simulated harassment, led by Major General Frederick Funston.
A leap year baby was born in Independence Missouri last night to Mr and Mrs Earl Gurley. The mother is a leap year baby born twenty eight years ago.
The New South Wales government approves a comprehensive scheme to settle returned soldiers on the land. The program surveys suitable crown lands and offers advances up to 500 pounds per settler for improvements stock and farming implements.
Mrs. Ss Latham age 79 died at her son in law E M Gross 318 E Cincinnati avenue at 8 30 Tuesday morning. A native of Alabama she came to San Antonio from Pisgah two years ago. She is survived by son H H Witchworth of Oklahoma. Funeral from Mr Gross home at 4 o clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment Mission Burial Park. Also notes a railroad lineman death from a fall and subsequent services in Kansas.
Elmer Flanner, 29, died at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital at 2 40 Monday morning. The obituary notes the cause and location of death and records his age and residence.
In a divorce court a judge questions the plaintiff about attachment to her husband and she replies she came to be detached. The ad lists Shelley Loring Undertaking Co as an auto equipment business with two contact phones.
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