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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
2
A spring health pitch touts Vitalitas as a tonic to combat enervation and “all run down” symptoms. It claims broad efficacy for stomach, liver, kidneys, and blood disorders, urging daily teaspoonful doses in water and noting availability at Sommer's Drug Store and druggists.
Reports indicate mounting labor unrest with Clyde unions set to hold mass meetings March 31 to press for wage hikes. In Liverpool, the Carters' Union has warned its members to cease work tomorrow without higher wages.
London reports a lull in Verdun infantry as French artillery attacks German positions near Malancourt wood to disrupt German attempts to push toward the Paris Verdun railway. Eastern front Russian assaults are repelled by German forces with heavy losses, while Berlin notes slight advances west of Harcourt and persistent fighting northwest of Verdun.
Wireless amateurs in San Antonio faced temporary dismantling after complaints over pro Villa editorials and fears messages could reach enemies. Federal orders restricted about a score of stations while officials warned editors to curb incendiary coverage. News notes a Columbus raid and Pershing column details as the war narrative circulated.
Lieutenant Edgar Gorrell of the United States aerial corps, missing since last Sunday, was found three miles south of Ascendon by a motor truck train. He was uninjured, but without gasoline and lost, having survived forty eight hours on a desolate plateau near Lake Frederico with his plane intact. Eight army planes en route to Casas Grandes have since been accounted for.
El Paso reports a possible battle as Villa’s bandits are said to be cornered near El Oso south of Namaquipa after clashes at Santa Gertrudes. Carranza forces and US troops move in while Pershing maintains radio silence on movements.
A two month old suffered itching and a severe pimple eruption on the head and face. After trying various measures, a month before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he improved, and within about three months the eruption vanished and the child recovered.
Columbus New Mexico reports indicate no contact with Villa forces and continued dust storms hinder scouting and troop movements. Civilians highlight the desert toll on Marlowe the convoy leader as scouts credit civilian knowledge. recruits arrive from Columbus Barracks to fill regimental gaps amid wary Mexican spy activity.
General Pershing reports two cavalry columns near Namaquipa south of Casas Grandes with no fighting yet. A temporary advanced base is at Valles forty five miles southeast of Casas Grandes while dust storms hinder aeroplane use. Consul Letcher denies Herrera revolt reports as Brigadier General Bell confirms related denials. Field telegraph lines are being restored and eight new aeroplanes may be shipped soon.
General Enriquez reports that columns of Carranza troops are closing in on Villa and his band near Namaquipa with American aid expected to trap him. Enriquez adds that Herrera’s revolt rumors are false and a radical effort to strain Car ranza-US relations.
Douglas Arizona March 24 Gen Elias Calles military governor Sonora today again denied reports that a large number of Mexican troops have reached Agua Prieta opposite here from the south Investigation did not reveal an increased number of troops at Agua Prieta.
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