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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
2
The British ship Galgate, sailing from Portland Oregon January 2 to ports in the United Kingdom, was sunk Sunday per Lloyds. It last reached St Michaels on April 24 and measured 2,361 tons gross.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad announced a voluntary wage increase for all shop workers from one cent to two and a half cents per hour. The move appears intended to improve labor conditions and productivity.
A fragmented advertisement urges recipients to mail a clipped slip with payment to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back issues and Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness.
San Antonio prepares for President Wilson’s border call with seven hundred local men ready by Wednesday. Troop First Texas Cavalry to muster at Chamber of Commerce. Battery B artillery recruits at the Gunter Hotel. Officers renegotiations and resignations linger as units shift toward mustering in and possible front-line service.
Advertisement notes a Sunday round trip fare of 60 cents on the Southern Pacific rail line from Sutherland Springs and back, with service every Sunday at 7:56.
The article notes militia mobilization along the border under the Dick law as militia units from three states join regulars to guard against raids. General Funston directs deployment and expansion of forces in Mexico and along the line, with Congress members from border states voicing concern.
General Funston said he would return to Fort Sam Houston as soon as possible to direct operations with the Texas New Mexico and Arizona militia. He will coordinate with General Scott to relieve him from a conference with General Obregon and arrange troop mobilization for deployment to the border within four to five days.
President Wilson mobilizes Texas Arizona New Mexico militia and adds regular troops under General Funston amid talks of intervention if the Scott-Obregon talks fail. Funston's force increases, units redeployed, and plans await his arrival from El Paso.
Acting under General Funston orders a detachment of the Nineteenth Infantry leaves San Antonio to join another unit at Langtry, twelve miles from the Mexican border. Troops travel by cars attached to the Sunset Limited departing at 4 50 am.
General Hutchings in Austin reports Washington orders for organized militia service. Texas Guard may mobilize all units under Funston, with two-hour move readiness for infantry and cavalry. Camp Mabry active as adjutant general rapid mobilization plans unfold. about 3,500 guardsmen, 200 officers, and full-strength readiness discussed.
Mrs. M A Redman of Hendersonville North Carolina says Cardui raised her from severe health decline. She weighed 107 pounds before treatment and 135 after, with permanent relief from back and abdominal pain. She credits Cardui with saving her life and improving her strength, urging others to try the tonic sold by druggists.
An official order to mobilize the Texas militia is expected today under Governor Ferguson in New Braunfels. The President through the Governor has called the militia into service. Details on troop locations and transport plans are forthcoming as officers depart to assume commands.
El Paso reports General Scott and General Obregon plan another conference this afternoon to salvage a border cooperation pact. Both sides offered changes to the tentative plan without altering military principles. Officials fear a delay could extend negotiations and keep Pershing’s forces in Mexico further.
A report notes troops sent south from Marathon seek raiders with relentless pursuit. The force is limited to about a few hundred men due to communication constraints, making deep incursions into Mexico unlikely.
New Mexico forces about 1100 men can reach the border within 24 hours, Adjutant General Harry T. Herring said after President Wilson called up the national guard of Texas New Mexico and Arizona.
Fort Worth Texas May 9 three militia companies will be ready to move in forty hours Major Elliott announced after receiving the Presidents mobilization order. Most officers are in Austin attending school but will reach Fort Worth tonight. Three hundred men comprise the Fort Worth companies.
Houston reports Major John Hoover says the Houston Light Guard and Houston Cavalry totaling 180 men are prepared to move in five hours. Capt Dallas J. Matthews of the light guard attends militia infantry school at Camp Mabry for officer instruction.
Phoenix residents learned that the Arizona National Guard comprising 500 men will be ready for border service by Wednesday morning in response to President Wilsons orders.
A company of the Third Regiment, Texas National Guard, organized in Galveston just days ago, is ready for service according to Captain A. Baushell. The Galveston unit includes 62 men.
Three Atlas Powder Company buildings at Landing near Lake Hopatcong were blown up around 1 PM. Early reports claimed fifty to one hundred killed, but verification was lacking. Hospitals within twenty-five miles were asked to standby for injured as rescue efforts began.
Two buildings stored with dynamite at Atlas Powder Company near Lake Hopatcong blew up after 1 PM today. Telephonic advices report at least four men dead and the explosion shaking Newark and towns within a twenty five mile radius.
Senate on motion by Chamberlain insists on its amendment to the army bill rejecting the nitrate plant compromise. Conference to iron out big defense measures. regular army of 250000 and federal volunteer reserve of 261000 to be urged, plus 15000000 for nitrate plant construction. A peace strength of about 180000 to 220000 is possible.
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