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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1916

Page

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Global naval and army moves amid Tampico unrest and Carranza talks

Washington reports plans for joint army navy steps to protect American property in Tampico amid unrest. Details include possible railway shipments to support Funston, border dynamics with Carranza, and naval readiness off Guantanamo as state officials monitor Mexican situation.

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For Sale and Wanted Ads Mixed in Local Listing

Fragments show multiple sale notices and wanted ads including livestock, homeware, paintings, and household items. Listings mention addresses such as 147 Btark St and 470 North ft, with items like young Jersey cow and various household goods.

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Scott's Position Not Very Enjoyable One

Washington March 28 General Slush L Beott chief of staff of the United States army is in a difficult position amid talks with Indian delegations and Villa. Beott approves of the Indians while facing pressure to influence Villa and Carranza, with Scott having the final say as chief of staff.

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Fiesta week parade plans announced at Travis Club meeting

Fiesta week parade organizers preview more than twenty distinct features with divisions and large displays. Rotary club Royal Order of tions Aloma Display Men’s Association Ivy Mackey city commissioners Joe B Timer and Mu Nu Sigma aid. Prizes include 26 for top group display nine for best individual and burlesque entries. A special committee will select judges and outline features with next meeting set for Wednesday noon at the Travis club.

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Three Cut In Fight At Dance Hall Leaves Injured

A brawl at a Cheat and Crockett streets dance hall Saturday night sent three to City Hospital, including two women with knife wounds in the left breast and arm and a man cut on the head. Jealousy sparked the altercation. a police motorcycle officer hit a bystander while pursuing the fray. Witnesses and details at Ward quarters were unclear regarding identities.

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Congress Faces Delays as Bills Pile Up in Washington

Congress contends with slow progress and looming adjournment as only one appropriation bill has passed both chambers and a flood of measures such as Indian and post office appropriations, defense, and revenue plans await action amid political maneuvering and looming campaigns.

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Refugee Party From Torreón Arrives in San Antonio

A group of about 84 refugees from Torreón and northern Mexico arrived Saturday in San Antonio aboard the Ameri vanent at Porent. They traveled with aid from H. E. Rondeau of San Luis Potosi who described violence near Torreón Monterey and San Luis Potosí and said Americans are seeking intervention to restore Mexico’s stability.

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Contact With Willaforges Expected Soon

Fragmented report notes preparations for contact with Willaforges as Klicher grads and General Funston plan actions amid ongoing expedition into Mexico. Wording references Tequesie and a motion to restrict a moving picture operator who is blocked from concluding work.

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Troopers set endurance record in Mexican border trek

United States troops led by Colonel George A. Dodd completed a grueling night march from Paso to Colonia Juarez and Colonia Dublan. The Seventh and Tenth Cavalry detachments matched or exceeded prior endurance marks, with the Mexican expeditionary force close by and censorship strict on communications and troop movements.

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One Texan Opposes Hay Army Bill

A Texas figure pledges opposition to the Hay army bill while supporters defend it as a balanced national defense measure. The debate centers on conscription, stance toward a standing army, and the president's broader defense policy.

HAY Army

Amphibian exchange and war power talks in 1917 text

The article discusses Kenio Toya, a Connecticut Agricultural College student, returning from military service to study at Yale and the Japanese frog trade. It notes his fascination with frog calls, foreign breeding efforts, and his plans to study at Yale after service. It also touches on nitrate and nitric acid production, wartime nitrogen supply, and the potential for atmospheric nitrogen plants in Europe, with calls for government action to develop power for military needs.

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U S Warns Against Nitrogen Shortage in Powder Manufacture

Washington March 14 Brigadier General William Crozier chief ordnance warns the United States risks war-time shortages of nitric acid needed for gunpowder and urges domestic plants to extract nitrogen from the atmosphere to avoid reliance on foreign sources. He cites U S natural resources and transportation risks and calls for rapid action to secure supply.

Washington, D.C Wiliam Crozer Ordnance United States Crozier

Canada orders total nearly five hundred million dollars

The report lists Great Britain shell orders for Canada totaling 482 million dollars and cartridges and equipment at 293.9 million. Substantial sums have been paid out locally, with the War Purchase Department supplying much to the army, while mills in Canada convert cloth for uniforms amid questions about meeting heavy ongoing orders.

London Shell Great Britain Canada Cartridzeuser Priiners War Purchase Department Eriles Candellar

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