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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1916
Page
2
President outlines a new basis for diplomacy and a universal association of nations to safeguard rights of peoples. He stresses sovereign equality, protection of small states, and avoidance of aggressive force, noting America seeks no material gains and favors peace through cooperative, impartial justice.
The Philadelphia Ledger outlines historic rides led by Col George A. Dodd at 63. He covered 45 miles in 17 hours under harsh conditions aboard a single horse. It also notes Tristram C. Couket and Harrison K. Caner riding 99 miles New York to Philadelphia in 6 hours 52 minutes using four mounts. It covers Buffalo Bill Cody’s 822 mile solo dash and Pony Express records including Lincoln’s inaugural address delivered in seven days and seventeen hours. Also mentions a Vienna botanist’s nettle fiber experiment for Austrian cotton independence.
Militia units at a Texas mobilization camp moved to allow delinquents to muster rather than face court martial. Fifteen more joined Friday and another fifteen Saturday, bringing total muster-in immediate action to end court proceedings. A brigade officer cited social ties in Lott, family duties, and a local mayor’s role as factors in reluctance to sign rolls.
The Jeffersonian Literary Society at Main Avenue High School plans a silver loving cup for the best declaimer each term after a term of victories in debate and oratory. At a recent Elimination contest in Jeff Hall Harold Scherwitz won top honors with a closing Greek oration, ahead of Harold Simon.
Harry Landa is named president of a newly formed bank. The brief lists F. Carl, Dr. J. F. Nooe, and Leo M. J. Dielman as related figures in the continuation of the story.
The Texas State Banking Board granted a charter to Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company of San Antonio with 300000 capital. Harry Landa will be president, H P Drought and W R Wiseman as vice presidents, and the bank plans to take over West Texas Bank & Trust Company assets and liabilities. The bank opens next Tuesday. officials head to San Antonio for the formal opening.
Savannah notes a wager by Agriculture Commissioner James D. Price to eat a quail for breakfast for 30 consecutive days. The piece recalls similar stunts in Georgia's past in Atlanta with Col. Marcellus Thornton and Henry Grady and in Albany with Charley Powell, where public pressure and illness challenged the eaters.
Texan Representative Oscar Callaway will be a chief defender of the navy bill when it comes up Monday. He is a hard talking, fact-packed member of the naval affairs committee and a noted “little navy” man who helped shape the proposal. The vote is expected along party lines with Texas support and Republican opposition over size and the five year building plan.
A military report notes experiments under Para Dm department to move a regiment by motor trucks. General Funston seeks four three ton trucks for border patrol near Douglas Arizona to test rapid troop movement and potentially support infantry operations along the border.
General Pershing sent a wireless tribute from Mexico praising the Seventh Infantry for its defense against a sudden attack at Namiquipa. He singled out wounded Private George O. Hulett for killing bandit Cervantes and follower Juan Beaucome, calling the action an exemplary brave stand.
The report urges a full inquiry and recommends suitable action for individual members of the detachment. Signed Pershing, Commanding, stressing the importance akin to Villa's death in the broader context.
The value of war materials shipped to the allies by the United States in the eighteen months ending February 29 exceeds $2 billion. March exports from New York reach a record $229,412,858 with imports at $116,000,000. Customs receipts total about $15,000,000. Exports to South America rise sharply while imports grow modestly. Efforts seek concessions from Britain to release German and Austrian goods. Dr. Edward A. Holder travels to England to press for safe conduct of 156,000 tons of dyestuffs.
Rome reports continued deadlock on the Asiago Plateau with heavy Austrian losses. Italian lines cite repulsed Austrian attacks, counter offensives near Mount Civaron and Monte Nero, prisoner captures, machine guns taken, and Austrian air raids on Grado Lagoon with no damage.
Advertises automobile tax service with contact phones 971 and related details in a brief classified notice.
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium, praised by the Chicago Evening Post, declined a French offer to live in Havre to escape German persecutions. He states he cannot dream of leaving Belgium, despite Governor von Bissing's aims. The cardinal’s steadfast stance earns global admiration, and Germany cannot easily target him. Senator Sorghum comments on national conventions in June.
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