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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
2
Adjutant General Hutchings praises Texas railroads for full cooperation in moving troops to the San Antonio mobilization camp. He notes no delay in assembling the Texas National Guard and urges continued cooperation among all interests to achieve the best results.
Rasputin the Russian monk reputed to influence Emperor Nicholas has been assassinated, reports from Petrograd received in Bucharest via Overseas News Agency indicate. The claim comes as news wires relay unconfirmed accounts of his death.
Berlin May 12 A wireless report from overseas agency states the Austro Hungarian passenger steamer Dubrovnik was torpedoed without warning. The vessel, sailing in wartime waters, is reported to have gone down with loss of life and passengers and crew are being accounted for by rescuers.
Overseas News Agency reports the Dubrovnik was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Adriatic Sea. The vessel was not armed and received no warning before the attack.
A Paris agency dispatch May 10 reports a French submarine sank an enemy transport laden with war material in the lower Adriatic. The Dubrovnisk, a 4238 ton vessel built in Newcastle in 1912, was last listed at Constantinople in marine registers.
In Leavenworth Kansas this morning Sergeant Jackson and 22 year old Miss Ernestine Brown were killed by William White a Black man who had just won release from the army mounted service school at Fort Leavenworth An unidentified woman was severely wounded White escaped by rowing across the Missouri River
Twenty five student officers from first and second year classes of the mounted service school at Fort Riley graduated and left for the Mexican border to join their regiments.
The debate centers on Ireland's martial law. Mr Dillon attacks Dublin clubs and government control while urging a halt to executions. Prime Minister Asquith cites casualties, promises public court martials, and notes Skeffington case while Lansdowne signals possible disarmament measures and Lords voices discontent.
A resolution to express the horror of the American people at the execution of Irish revolutionists was introduced by Representative Dyer of Missouri. It moved to committee without floor debate.
Representatives of fourteen nations met in Saratoga Springs at the Methodist Episcopal Church general conference. Native workers from Korea, Japan, India, Denmark, Uruguay and Mexico reported that despite the war, church activities had progressed during the last four years.
Major Wolfe praised the militiamen for their rapid mobilization and camp setup at the biggest military camp in the United States on the northern frontier. General Obregon plans 10 000 troops into Chihuahua and Coahuila while Amador predicts an amicable early settlement and notes no threat of conflict with American forces. Secretary Baker congratulated Generals Scott and Funston on handling negotiations.
Battery B First Texas artillery members, organized by Captain Ralph Fairchild, are recalled by Lieutenant Robert Burney to meet at 8 PM Friday at the Gunter Hotel. Burney proposes forming an infantry company for up to 65 volunteers, offering quicker service, though enrollment remains optional. If fewer than 65 volunteer, the plan may be dropped.
The conference ended with no written agreement and the policy toward Mexico remains unchanged. Future operations against outlaws were alluded to as the result of the talks, though specifics were not outlined.
Juan N. Amador sub secret ary of foreign affairs of the de facto government met General Scott in El Paso and reiterated assurances that troop dispositions will be made to restore and maintain order along the border as needed.
Be careful what you wash hair with as soaps and sham poos contain alkali. Mal sified cocoanut oil pure and greaseless creates rich lather with water to cleanse hair and scalp without injuring it. It leaves hair fine silky bright and easy to manage and lasts months at low cost.
Reports at military headquarters say American troops may withdraw from San Antonio Mexico and other bases. A northern Chihuahua protective patrol is favored as supplies shift back toward Namiquipa. New Mexico National Guard mobilization underway with first companies from Deming and Silver City arriving tonight.
Captain R O Whiteaker of Troop C Texas cavalry announces a muster for service with the Texas National Guard along the border. A meeting is set for Friday evening at the Chamber of Commerce to enroll reenlist and discuss active duty prospects. Lieutenant Walter Acker and Second Lieutenant John S Pape are other officers.
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