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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
2
London reports Sir Edward Carson is recovered and will preside over the Conservative war committee signaling plans to form an opposition to the coalition government. The Morning Post notes dissatisfaction with current governance and hints at a new opposition leadership.
Grand jury findings in Dr. Arthur W. Waite murder probe delayed by new evidence. District attorney cites evidence linking Waite to the alleged murder of John E. Peck of Grand Rapids Michigan. Efforts focus on a broader criminal campaign and a possible additional confession to his brother.
Reports detail U S insistence on Carranza reply as American columns press Villa near Casas Grandes. Border unrest grows after ranch raid on El Paso mayor’s property. troops deployed, casualties reported, and calls for civilian training camps rise amid ongoing vigilance.
A squadron of cavalry under Colonel W. E. Wilder arrives at Columbus New Mexico, joining an infantry regiment in a reshaped force under General Funston and General Pershing. Reports from General Pershing indicate a strengthening campaign to conclude the punitive expedition, with water wagons, poison-testing chemists, and reinforced frontier defense. Local censorship tightens as the pursuit moves into rugged terrain with mule transport and a news blackout.
The government weighs seizing personal and fealty holdings of Catholic clergy in the republic. A Queretaro dispatch quotes Secretary Cabrera and Guanajuato Governor Siurob on the advisability of the move, stirring a sensation in Mexico City.
The government plans to seize church jewels lands and art held in Michoacan Puebla Queretaro and Jalisco to convert into gold. This would back a 500 million peso paper issue and bolster reserves for a 250 million peso April issue, with gold from customs and internal taxes and a national patriotic appeal.
Field reports from Colonia Dublan describe Mexican traders approaching camps with wide brimmed hats and capes, buying goods with ready cash as army pay nears. The visits are boosting cordial ties with Chihuahua residents, while occasional bandit activity targets lines and a crashed aeroplane's gear.
Captain W E Clark and Lieutenant Thomas D Miling of the Signal Corps Aviation School have telegraphed orders to depart for Washington to purchase and inspect eight to twelve twin motor armored aeroplanes. The planes, 160 horsepower, armored, with steel plate, are said to perform 80 to 90 miles per hour with pilot and observer aboard.
Colonel W. A. Glassford will assume command of the Signal Corps Aviation School on April 3. He will relieve Captain A. S. Cowan and heads the Western Department with headquarters in San Francisco.
Regular service resumed with the Fort Morgan arriving from Puerto Mexico carrying 11 000 banana bunches and 510 sacks of coffee. The ship was purchased for this trade after over a year without service and company officials report calm conditions and no anti American sentiment along the river plantations.
The South Texas Teachers Association will meet in Victoria from March 30 to April 1 with a preliminary gathering Thursday evening. Officers include President George W. Page and Vice President H. K. Williams with Jennie V. Cade as secretary and A. 8S Bush as treasurer. A special train will carry delegates to Port Lavaca for a bay sail, then a reception at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Henderson’s home after returning.
Hummer offers silk and mohair suits at 60c to $6.25 with 1000 suits in a hurry sale. Original bills on display, reasons for sale on application. Hummel 323 West Commerce Street and Crockett 1998 Kampmann Building phone. Mail orders wanted.
Clayton real estate dealer Frank Tegethoff raced to catch a train last night and, with barber shop lighting failing, his son Leo ferried his car to beam headlights on his father’s face. The quick fix allowed the shave to finish and Tegethoff boarded his train.
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