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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports intense Verdun fighting with French defenses using machine guns and automatic rifles repelling a dawn German push on Hill 304. German losses are described as heavy. French counterattacks east of the Meuse recaptured positions.
Eight Americans including Porto Rico de Boquillas mine staff escaped after being captured by Villistas last Saturday. They fled twelve miles to the American side and turned the Mexican guards over to Sheriff Walton at Boquillas. Deemer and other prisoners were rumored held for ransom. a plan involved exchanging prisoners for Deemer’s release.
President Wilson attended a Washington circus last night with Mrs. Wilson and Secretary McAdoo in the front row. The president fanned himself, shared peanuts, and delighted in clowns and cheers from a crowd of several thousand as he waved his hat in jest.
The National Guard is reorganized with Major elements in place as President directs broader mobilization. The mobile army sections are now in active use, signaling a shift in national defense posture and reserve deployment.
President Wilson orders Arizona New Mexico and Texas national guardsmen to report to Major General Funston. Additional regular infantry from Thirtieth Third Twenty first and Two battalions join border patrol along with militia. Officials say move aims to guard against raids and supports ongoing Scott Obregon talks.
Lloyds reports the White Star liner Cymric sank at 3 am after being torpedoed by a German submarine. All aboard were saved. The 13,000 ton freighter left New York April 29 with a cargo of war munitions for Liverpool. about 100 crew members were aboard, none known to be American.
A May 9 message to White Star Line offices in New York reports that officers believe the crew are safe. Further details on the situation were not provided in the transmission.
London reports the Cymric was torpedoed at noon with the vessel sinking. Earlier official word to the line stated regret at the torpedo attack and anticipated sinking, but later messages said the crew was believed saved.
Washington report shows the White Star liner Cymric sunk at 3:00 am after torpedoing at 4:00 pm Monday 138 miles west of Fasnet. Five of 107 crew killed. survivors to land at Bantry around noon.
Eliseo Arredondo ambassador designate from the Mexican de facto government arranged an immediate interview with Secretary of State Lansing. The subject of his mission was not disclosed.
The United States forwards its latest note to Berlin accepting Germanys promise to limit submarine warfare to agreed international law but insisting the rights of American citizens at sea remain non contingent on others actions. Secretary Lansing clarifies that questions about other belligerents are not for Berlin.
A statement notes Germany declined a proposed treaty, while reiterating that Britain remains the reference point for discussions. The text emphasizes binding treaty obligations with Britain and describes Germany’s refusal of mutual obligations offered for talks with Berlin.
London May 9 The high treason trial of Sir Roger Casement linked to the Sinn Fein rebellion will begin with a public hearing at Bow Street police court tomorrow. A formal charge will be read as the real trial follows before a high court panel and jury. Casement plans to defend himself. Crown prosecutors have completed their case. Lewis Harcourt declines as chief secretary for Ireland citing ill health. Potential successors include Harold Tennant, Col Sir Mark Lyall, and Brig Gen John E Bern Seely.
Robert Fay former German army lieutenant and his brother in law Walter Scholz were convicted in federal court of conspiring to destroy munitions ships of the Allies with bomb contrivances. Fay received eight years Scholz four years in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Paul Daeche also convicted received two years.
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that the Dublin uprising left 124 killed 388 wounded and nine missing among his majesty s troops and the royal Irish constabulary totaling 521 casualties.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday with continued warm temperatures.
Forecasts by The Light for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington show temperatures ranging from 46 to 69 with winds from various directions. Conditions vary from clear to cloudy with fair and colder trend and possible rain in Kansas City.
Three of eight Porto Rico de Boquillas mine workers from San Antonio are reported safe in Marathon after overpowering guards and fleeing toward the border. Messages from N. R. Mocknight and Austin Swayze confirm escape. third San Antonian is Scott. Other evacuees include Hashmuck Powers Halter Butler and Coy. Champion Wood also reached Marathon.
Ota Men zen a African pigmy raised in America by explorer Samuel Verner killed himself with a revolver in Lynchburg Virginia. Verner had invited him to return to Africa but Benzea refused. His education was pursued through a New Jersey Negro Baptist association and a southern school for negroes, but the gap between savagery and civilization proved insurmountable as announced by the New York Zoological Society.
The injunction hearing to block Fred Lancaster from performing police chief duties was moved from Tuesday to Thursday due to court schedule and a trial with jurors. City Attorney Gillette and Assistant McMillan pushed the delay while Judge Ezell handles another case. Mayor Brown cannot alter the department meanwhile. Chief Lancaster will continue duties until the hearing resolves the matter.
Consul Andres Garcia reports Governor Espinoza Mireles ordered 1000 cavalry to pursue and capture or kill the raiders. Troopers to act immediately if outlaws cross into Coahuila following the Glenn Springs raid.
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