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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
2
Field dispatch reports P shing's headquarters detailing a Friday night attack on the rear guard of an American column between Namiquipa and San Antonio Mexico. Mexican forces were repulsed with no American losses. No update on Colonel Sibley’s progress at headquarters.
The Third Infantry passed through San Antonio en route from Madison Barracks New York to Eagle Pass, marking 55 years since their last visit in 1861 during the Civil War. The unit’s history ties to early Texas, from 1830 Choctaw country dispatches to service with General Taylor in Mexico and postings at Fort Clark and Fort Ringgold. The regiment is noted as the second oldest in the U.S. Army.
Lieutenant Colonel Julius A. Penn notes the regiment’s Texas service and praises returning to the state once home to the Third for ten years in bygone days. This archival remark highlights regional pride and historical ties within the unit.
Washington May 16 The House began five hour general debate on the administration shipping bill with a final vote expected Friday night The passage is aided by rural credits removal and anticipated support from several Republicans plus a provision on time limits for government vessel operations influencing lawmakers.
May 16 report to the board of pardons will decide the fate of Malquisaches Chapa and Jose Buenrostro who face hanging next Friday at Broomsville for the murder of Charles Austin and his son during a ranch raid near Sebastian Cameron County.
Ulster clings to anti home rule stance during Premier Asquith's Belfast stop on May 16. A large Ulster delegation's talks yielded little. rumors of disarmament talks were cooled and no clear concession emerged. Carson disputed rumors of Irish government changes as martial law remains largely unused. Asquith returns to Dublin for potential court martials.
Revised figures from House and Senate conferrees submitted by Chairman Chamberlain show a larger regular army with 211 000 in peace and 261 000 in maximum strength including staff troops. National Guard reorganized to 457 000. total capability reaches 718 500 with reserves. Infantry and cavalry sizes rise for war, officers reserve corps and ROTC adopted, National Guard to gain greater inducements and be tested in coming years.
Express companies in Chicago faced a strike as drivers refused to operate wagons. More than 500 drivers were active, with many others deterred by fear of violence from taking out their wagons.
F Bundanis, last trooper of Company A Fourteenth Cavalry, was found wandering in woods thirty-five miles north of Bogguilla. Miner Champion Wood of Boquilla rescued him and took him to Champion Wood. Captain William M. Smart of the hospital corps said the trooper, once found, will be Restored to health in a few days.
Governor Ferguson plans to defer his trip to San Antonio until next week to inspect Texas troops before they are detailed for active service. He departed at noon for Temple to review units.
The Greekland limped into quarantine with a hole in her port side after colliding with the Italian steamer San Giovanni near Sandy Hook. The crash happened around midnight in dense fog as both ships left New York, with the San Giovanni anchoring outside the harbor and appearing not badly damaged.
An advertisement touts Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as a healthful delicious tonic. It claims to be more cooling and refreshing than lemonade, appealing to readers seeking a refreshing restorative beverage.
Investigation notes anti American sentiment as the Navy Department reports quiet conditions. Four sailors, three Americans and one Chilean, released from Acapulco on charges tied to a steamship explosion, sail for San Francisco aboard the Mayfair. Twenty Americans depart Magatian aboard the San Juan. Mazatian remains quiet.
In Farmersville Texas on May 16 an effort to wreck a troop train bound for the Mexican border derailed two coaches at Copeville Santa Fe station. No injuries were reported though a switch at a siding was tampered with and light removed. Investigators seek two Mexicans seen nearby.
As Pershing forces press to eliminate Villa remnants in the border district, the largest bands are said to have been driven south. A dozen troopers were attacked at a foraging post, and flying columns are said to hunt remaining fugitives toward Colonia Dublan. Mail congestion grows at Columbus due to disrupted rail service. Army aviators report new planes but no confirmations on Mexican service.
Alpine Texas May 16 Sheriff Walter wired Governor Ferguson asking troops be sent to Terlingua 65 miles south of Alpine 20 miles from the border Lajitas 15 miles west also appealed for aid County Judge Turney suspended all public schools and the last teacher a woman arrived today.
A Canadian merchant George Gerlach asks Senator Sheppard to post a small garrison at Sierra Blanca following raids by followers of Pasqual Orozco. The War Department sent the request to General Funston as the department prepares to provide troops to prevent further raids.
May 15 report from field headquarters in Mexico says Francisco Villa fully recovered from wounds and has been organizing a new force in Durango. Cavalry pursues small bands near Rubio Ranch, about twenty miles away, where three Villa followers were killed by an American forage detachment yesterday. Julio Cardenas among the slain may have taken part in the Columbus raid.
The Southern Baptist convention event takes place in Asheville with a $39.90 rate. Dates listed May 13 to May 16 with a sleeper option through May 15. Southern Pacific advertises travel arrangements.
Police and fire commissioner Robert Uhr presses for strict enforcement after being elected, while Judge Lowther and motorcycle officers clash over traffic violations. Uhr attends a police court session to seek clarity as 26 arrests are cited. dismissals are blamed for hindering enforcement. Weather notes and temp shifts follow.
Twenty engineers gathered at the Travis Club for a luncheon to report on the industrial inventory project. W B Tuttle, on the Texas board of naval consulting, presided as manufacturers supported the effort, with reports nearing completion and each engineer volunteering to inventory two more plants. A follow up meeting is planned within one or two weeks to review further progress.
Louis Petropolos aged 40 died suddenly at 9 am Tuesday while seated at his soft drinks stand at 803 West Commerce street. Heart disease is believed. inquest by Justice of the Peace R Neill Campbell. He was a Greece native who came to the United States seven years ago and arrived in San Antonio last September. relatives are in Greece.
Rains fell in North and Central Texas and parts of Southwest Texas Monday night with some showers in San Antonio Tuesday morning. Forecast from Major Allen Buell indicates fair weather and rising temperatures to resume. Rain totals varied across the state with Del Rio 0.96 inches and Dallas 0.46 inches among others.
The Oakland and North streets paving, accepted by the city commission Monday, is the first of its kind in San Antonio. Mayor Brown and Commissioner Kearny express confidence it will satisfy. The five inch reinforced concrete base carries a bitumen and trap rock topping just over a half inch thick. Bitumen is spread, then a trap rock layer with a one half inch wire mesh, and finally a trap rock screenings layer to fill voids. With a few days of traffic the surface should knit and resemble asphaltic macadam while resisting water.
Fifty one Mexicans were arrested for vagrancy after reports said they refused to work in or near the city, with 21 detained Monday at Milam square and market area and 30 later that night. Fines ranging from five to twenty five dollars were imposed on the suspects, many discharged after labor agents testified they sought better jobs.
A squire passingly teases a cottager washing a barn with a scruffy brush. The cottager asks why, the squire replies that a bristled brush would double the work. The cottager points out the paradox that more work would follow. London Answers.
A ceremonial address in Alabama honors Confederate memory with vows of loyalty to the United States while praising heritage at Battle Abbey in Richmond. J T Ellyson, Virginia lieutenant governor, presents a report showing the Confederate memorial institute near completion with facilities valued at $150,000 and a May 1 balance of $74,819.59.
Henry Rogers proprietor of Rogers Bicycle Shop at 528 Market Street was injured in a collision between his motorcycle and a Southern Pacific switch engine at the Fast Commerce Street crossing. He was taken to Santa Rosa hospital with a fractured right arm dislocated right shoulder and multiple bruises. The accident occurred at 12 10 PM as he was returning from his home at 215 Powder House Street.
Students of St Louis College present Falsely Accused Wednesday evening at Beethoven Hall. The play showcases college talent with an eighteen piece St Louis College orchestra providing music. Brother John Ryan directs, bringing nine years of production experience to the production.
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