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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1916

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Massed German Attacks On Verdun Reported

London dispatch says massed German forces strike both flanks of Verdun as 12 000 men storm Hill 265 and Fresnes falls. French center on Douaumont bombarded. British aid confirmed with Australian siege brigade aiding France.

Fresnes London Verdun Forges Meuse Manheulles Champlon Paris Douaumont Vacherauville Teutons Champagne Maison de Champagne Havas Saloniki Balkan Balkans Caucasus

Leaders say Armed-Ship Vote Goes to House Debates

Washington March 7 In the first House test vote on the armed ships question administration forces won 256 to 160 and moved toward tabling the McLemore resolution. The rule to debate the motion to table was adopted 271 to 138 as crowds gathered for a long session while a barbershop altercation among two negro barbers providing services to members led to a lockup.

Washington, D. C House McLemore Wilson Congress Campbell Capitol

German Gains Near Verdun Reported As Bombardment Intensifies

Paris reports semi official progress by German forces in the Verdun region west of the Meuse. They allegedly pushed along the railroad near Heigneville and captured Hill No 265. Weather remains unfavourable with rain snow making mud while front roads stay passable for traffic and heavy vehicle movement continues behind lines.

Paris London Verdun Meuse Hegneville War Office

Baker Nomination Sent for Secretary of War

The nomination of Newton D. Baker former mayor of Cleveland to be Secretary of War was sent to the Senate today in Washington D C on March 7.

Baker Washington, D. C Newton D. Baker Cleveland Senate

Weather outlook for San Antonio and vicinity

Fair conditions expected for tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures to cool tonight with pleasant daytime readings in the San Antonio area.

San Antonio

Weather forecast across major cities noted

Forecasts by The Light show St Louis with 44 degrees and partly cloudy skies, Chicago 32 with clear to partly cloudy conditions, Milwaukee 26 clear with west winds, Kansas City 42 partly cloudy with NW winds, New York 30 cloudy with northeast wind, and Washington 32 cloudy with south breeze.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York Washington

Charges Dropped for Two Lieutenants in Rio Grande Rescue

Major General Frederick Funston ordered the release of Second Lieutenants Peyton and Waldron after dropping military charges for crossing the Rio Grande to rescue U.S. soldiers held by Mexicans. First Lieutenant Mort will be tried at a later court martial in Mercedes.

Peyton Waldron Frederick Funston Rio Grande United States Mort Mercedes Funston General Funston McBloom

Jewelry Identified by Victims Links Houston Suspect to Burglary

Police in San Antonio display stolen jewelry found in Houston jail suspect’s possession. Victims including Mrs. Albert Steves Jr and Mrs. Leo M. J. Dielmann identified pieces such as a cameo locket, bar pins, lavallieres, and pearl and diamond settings. Chicago detectives already held part of the loot as the case expands to at least six burglaries. If remaining items are not claimed by local victims, they will be sent to Houston for disposition.

Lancaster Nicholas Humt Chicago Jack Wilbur Houston Tex Lavalliere Leo M. J. Dielmann San Antonio

Naval hydroplane wrecked during Mardi Gras exhibition

In Mobile Alabama a naval hydroplane was struck by a strong gust while rising from the east shore of the Mobile River and hurled against a schooner mast. The aircraft was demolished but Lt. E. O. McDonnell of the U S Navy Aviation Corps escaped injury.

Mobile Ala E. 0. McDonnell United States Navy Aviation Corps

Judge Delays Jail for Boston Milliner in Smuggling Case

United States District Judge Dayton of West Virginia, sitting in New York, refused to jail Mrs. William Hale of Boston after she pleaded guilty to smuggling. He concurred with a Southern opinion that sending a woman to jail is horrible. Mrs Hale is a millinery firm head and a prominent suffragette.

New York United States Dayton West Virginia William Hale Boston

Zeppelin Raid Over England Costs 13 Lives

London reports say three German Zeppelins caused 46 casualties in total with 13 deaths from Sunday night’s raid. Most damage centered in one Yorkshire town with 45 killed or wounded. snow clouds were noted as not hindering the raid.

London English Yorkshire

Snowbound in Colorado Blocks Rail Traffic

Colorado towns face heavy snow as the San Juan basin remains cut off. Durango, the storm center, signals twelve hours of isolation with widespread disruption in the region. A Denver and Rio Grande passenger train has blocked 35 passengers at Chama New Mexico for five days due to drifting snow.

Denver Colo Colorado Durango San Juan Basin Denver & Rio Grande Chama N. M

Army aviators map 725 square miles in one reconnaissance flight

First Aero Squadron pilots on Tuesday morning conducted a one and a half hour air search over a 725 square mile zone bounded by San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin and Sutherland Springs. Flights averaged one mile altitude with strong winds. Captains Foulios and Dodd in aeroplane 44 covered six miles from Cibolo to Marion in three minutes. Railroads bridges and trains were key targets.

San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin Sutherland Springs Foulios Dodd Cibolo Marion

German Dreadnoughts Sail From Kiel In Baltic Incident

Rome reports twenty German dreadnoughts left Kiel with a British censor delaying the dispatch. London watchers note a fleet of twenty to twenty five warships seen in the North Sea while rumors of a forthcoming British Russian German clash grow. Russian torpedo boats spotted near Oland and six German submarines off Oresund hint at a tense Baltic scene as ice melts. Naval experts say Germany may be preparing to sail out with important events expected.

London North Sea Vlieland North Holland North Sea War Zone Stockholm Scandinavia Great Britain Russia Sweden

German torpedo boat captures Swedish brig then frees it

A dispatch from Malmoe Sweden reports that a German torpedo boat seized the Swedish brig Ynez off Landskrona but within Swedish waters. The Regulus arrived and protested the capture. The German commander apologized and allowed Ynez to continue on its voyage.

Copenhagen Maren London Sberlinske Tidente Malimoe Sweden Landskrona

Million Tons to British Navy Boost Revealed in Commons

In London March 7 the first lord of the admiralty A J Balfour says the British navy tonnage has risen by one million since the war began and the naval air division has expanded tenfold. Colonel Winston Churchill is expected to join the debate and respond to criticisms of naval air service. Premier Asquith will address the moratorium question for men called to colors as the Derby scheme drafted married men near army service.

London A. J. Balfour Admiralty House of Commons Winston Churchill Balfour Naval Air Service Asquith Army

Pread Guilty to Forgeries At St Mark's Church

Chicago report states David Vollrath former trustee and treasurer pleaded guilty to forgeries totaling 334000 in St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church accounts. He received a sentence ranging from one to fourteen years in prison.

Chicago St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church David Vollrath

Son of King Ferdinand to Wed Princess of Hapsburg Line

Berlin dispatch reports a marriage being arranged between Prince Boris eldest son of King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and a princess from the House of Hapsburg. Boris born Sofia January 18 1894 serves in the Bulgarian army. Emperor Francis Joseph heads the Hapsburgs.

Ferdinand Royal House of Hapsburg Berlin London Boris Ferdinand of Bulgaria House of Hapsburg Journal Des Balkans Prince Borig Sofia Hapsburg Francis Joseph Vienna

Wilson lays German submarine war and British blockade notes before cabinet

President Wilson presented to his cabinet information from Europe supplied by Colonel E. M. House on Germany's submarine warfare and Britain's blockade. Appendix translations of the German note to captains of merchant vessels were not laid before the cabinet awaiting completion.

Washington, D. C Wilson Europe E. M. House Germany Britain

Chicago man urges lighter dress for San Antonio climate

R A Cavanaugh of Chicago, secretary of the Illinois Commercial Men's Association, says San Antonio residents dress too warmly for the climate. He notes Palm Beach wear is suited to warm weather and says tourist impressions matter. He demonstrated by wearing a Panama hat.

R. A. Cavanaugh Chicago Illinois Commercial Men's Association San Antonio Palm Beach Florida Mr. Cavanaugh

Oaxaca City Burned Report Reaches Washington

Washington hears that Oaxaca Mexico was burned on March 5 and that those in possession evacuated the city. The Carranza government denies Felix Diaz entered Mexico.

Oaxaca Mexico Carranza Felix Diaz

Secretary Daniels Puts Submarine Construction to House Panel

Secretary Daniels cannot locate an American contractor meeting speed specs for two fleet submarines authorized last year and has submitted the entire construction question to the House Naval Committee for action.

Washington, D. C Daniels House Naval Committee

Fight over McLemore resolution sparks House debate

At 11 o'clock the House opened a full day session to kill the McLemore resolution warning Americans off armed ships of European belligerents. Speaker Clark presided as Pou sought ninety minutes of debate on the rule. A partisan clash followed with leaders promising controls and possible substitutes.

Administration McLemore Clark Pou Rules Committee Poll Hell Wilson Campbell Kansas Pow Harrison Mississippi

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