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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
2
An ad promotes Vitalitas as a nature’s best tonic free of alcohol opiates or drugs. Sold by Summers Drug Store and other druggists. Testimonial from Mr G L Geaubreaux of the New Orleans Railroad and Light Company claims six bottles made him perfectly well. Chronic indigestion noted.
Dispatches from Austrian HQ say Italian positions were overwhelmed by superior artillery. Prisoners exceed 7300. Italy’s war matériel loss includes 1 cannon and 35 machine guns. Key fronts fell into Austrian hands, including Folgaria plateau, deemed essential to hold at all hazards.
Paris reports intense fighting on the Verdun front last night as two fresh German divisions attacked Avecourt wood and Hill 304 west of the Meuse. The German effort to penetrate near Saint Hubert was checked by French fire. a small work south of Hill 287 fell to the enemy on the Meuse center.
The piece extols San Antonio as a unique shrine of the Alamo while urging a national and international audience to attend a grand exposition. It highlights the city as a modern commercial hub with rapid development in agriculture, horticulture, mining, and pastoral resources, and notes Houston joining in partnership with San Antonio for the event.
Sub Lieutenant Navarre reports tenth confirmed German aircraft downed near Dolante in the Argonne, after engaging near St Meneksulda as Allied pilots press air superiority.
Berlin reports French trenches along the Haucourt Esnes highroad on the Verdun front west of the Meuse have fallen to German forces. The war office said nine French officers and 120 men were taken prisoner.
Rosalia Hernandez with 300 armed followers camps at Rancho de Encinillas near Laguna de Jaco 165 miles south of the border and 40 miles from the American expeditionary camp. Estimates put Hernandez’s force at 500 in the vicinity as Col Sibley’s column advances toward Boquillas. Major Langhorne trails with Eighth Cavalry. fate of second punitive expedition undetermined.
Twenty five Mexican cowboys from the Hearst ranch near Babricora routed a newly formed band near Madera. Fifteen bandits were killed, one wounded, six captured. Among the dead were Atezutro Dominguez and Pedro Castillo. Six prisoners were sent to Carranza authorities. Villa foe deaths near 250 since the punitive expedition began. Cowboys captured 30 horses and rifles.
Ninety Villista prisoners captured by American cavalry at Ojo Azules in late April have been released after days of questioning for information on dispersed bands. Six prisoners remain in a stockade at military headquarters. A number of soldiers fell ill after eating locally purchased food and authorities tightened safety measures. Heavy motor truck traffic between Columbus and Namiquipa left the trail rutty, slowing speeds to about three miles an hour.
Six bullets were fired by City Detectives Green and Harris at a running burglar near Carolina and Peach streets. A dropped suitcase held clothing worth 80 dollars and silverware worth 25 dollars stolen from Mrs. Alexander Shaffer of 407 Adams Street. Despite the volleys, the man escaped, abandoning the scene as officers pursued in an automobile.
Fragmentary lines debate China’s status and language barriers with a hostile, imperious mood. The dialogue hints at wartime attitudes toward China and a reference to perfunctory language use and possible geopolitical sentiment.
Judge Cham Bliss authorized using cash in the West Texas Bank to cover unsecured depositors and to draw on the guaranty fund for any shortfall. City Attorney Gillette noted the decision requires only cash on hand first, with guaranty funds filling the rest. Appellate disqualification questions loom as the city weighs an appeal to challenge the state guaranty bank law.
Organizers of the proposed Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company have until next Tuesday night to complete arrangements to acquire all assets and assume liabilities of the West Texas Bank and Trust Company. W. R. Wiseman leads the effort and expects to close subscriptions with a large stockholder meeting this afternoon. Depositors and savings customers are showing strong support, and opening for business is planned for Wednesday morning using the West Texas Bank facilities. Commissioner John 8 Patterson noted that adequate capital could allow immediate reopening once subscriptions are secured.
Austin officials Patterson and Cureton returned from San Antonio after attending the injunction trial involving the West Texas Bank and Trust Company. Patterson said the situation should clarify by early next week and offered no firm statement yet.
A telegram from E. E. Evans and Mercedes citizens to Representative Garner reports lives and property at constant risk from bandit raids. Farmers are abandoning their farms amid fear of murder and request extra troop protection. Garner sent the telegram to General Funston via the War Department.
Jose Buenrostro and Melquiades Chapa were hanged in Brownsville at 2 p m for the murder of A L Austin and son during the Sebastian border raid. Governor Ferguson declined to intervene. The pair had been indicted March 27 and sentenced about three weeks later.
The Rotary Club plans to purchase a dozen or more burros with saddles for children to ride on a trail around the Brackenridge Park area. Donkeys will be presented to Commissioner Lambert and exhibited when not in use. The plan, proposed by Harry L. Miller, was adopted at a Friday luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel. funds will be raised by Rotarians.
War correspondent Frederick Palmer praises French troops at Verdun calling them brave disciplined skilled and morally upright. He recalls pay rising from one cent to five cents a day and a front line poilu quips about not being seen as mercenaries in a grim war scene.
Waukegan Illinois May 19 Chicago capitalists society leaders and golf enthusiasts living in Lake county face possible jury service in Will H Orpet murder trial of Marian Lambert the defense cites a letter from Miss Lambert to Orpet and questions the poison form amid venire deliberations and guards threaten to canvass wealthy estates if needed.
The San Antonio branch of the American Red Cross Society continues a membership drive carried on by bands of workers. The effort centers on building support and expanding the local Red Cross network.
A Red Cross market and bazaar will be held at Wolff and Marx on Saturday May 27 with Mrs William Aubrey as chairwoman and Mrs Frederick Funston directing an exhibition of Red Cross supplies and activities. Various tents sell home made cakes pies candies and confections while a country market offers fresh eggs and butter. Dozens of volunteers from the Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Company and local clubs will staff the event including sewing circles at the YWCA Red Cross headquarters and a surprise bag sale. Donations include five dollars from Mrs George Eichlitz and one dollar from Mrs Gus Giesecke and daughter.
A new stiff hat design vents the head by perforating the crown and ribbon with many holes and a vertical sweat band to channel air currents.
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