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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
13
In Atlantic City on November 14, Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mexican delegation, opposed formal settlement on key points of the plan to withdraw U S troops from Mexico and related questions, delaying a negotiated accord as the State Department presses for release of two Americans.
Representations were made today by the American State Department to the Carranza government through its agents here and in Mexico City for immediate action in the cases of Benjamin Brahan the scout for General Pershing and Joseph Williams a Mormon resident of Colonia Dublan who are being held in the Juarez jail.
Secretary Lansing reports border officials say Villista forces around Chihuahua City are withdrawing as Carranza troops are sent in. Parral status unclear after Villista advance.
General Francisco Murguia will replace General Jacinto B Trevino as commander of the northeastern military zone upon arrival in Chihuahua City from the south. Trevino requests relief for personal reasons and may visit the border before returning to Monterey.
Mexico City dispatch reports the foreign office received a communication from England clarifying a British death denial and a related charge in Mexico now safe in England. The brief communicates status updates on an international legal matter involving cross border cases and diplomatic notes.
The Standard Oil Company of California today voluntarily granted an eight-hour work day to all refinery pipe and producing department employees. There will be no change in wages.
The German embassy disputes Graves claims of extorting $3000 from Countess von Bernstorff using letters from the steamship Oscar II. Graves faces a preliminary hearing tomorrow before United States Commissioner Taylor as investigators seek the packet's messenger and origin. The Oscar II arrived in New York on November 1 after leaving Copenhagen October 22.
Senor Olivariz head of the Saltillo Bank travels to Havana to press for the extradition of Joaquin Maas nephew of the late General Huerta Maas allegedly seized bank funds at Saltillo and later fled to Europe before arriving in Havana Maas arrival followed Huerta’s seizure of power and Carranza’s uprising with Maas then heading the Mexican Northern army in Chihuahua until the funds were seized by Huerta’s sanctioning removal
Newton C Duncan of Robertson county Texas died at his home near Wheelock aged 90. He had lived in the county seventy five years and was known as Uncle Newt. As a boy he accompanied Davy Crockett to Texas and he witnessed Fitzhugh Lee leap from a bluff into a hand to hand fight at Fort Concho with an Indian brave.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for a fair night with freezing conditions and temperatures 18 to 30 degrees. Tomorrow night through Wednesday remains fair with continued cold and low temperatures.
Light forecasts from The Light show St. Louis with 16 degrees and NW winds 18 spreading clear, colder Wednesday with a 16 to 34 range. Chicago 16 degrees and 16 mph W winds, clearing and colder with a high near 40. Milwaukee 14 degrees, W winds 14, clear and colder with a 14 to 32 range. Kansas City 14 degrees, S winds 1, clear and cooler with a 12 to 26 range. New York 56 degrees, cloudy with 18 mph W winds, possible light snow and a 52 to 56 range. Washington 60 degrees, cloudy, 14 mph NW winds, colder with possible light snow and a 64 to 56 range.
The first blue norther of the 1916 17 season brings a 28.5 degree low in San Antonio with a 30 mph north wind. Sleet and snow span from the Great Lakes to Texas while forecasts expect a rise in temperatures after Tuesday night. The storm affects the state with 20 to 36 degree drops from Monday readings and records show earlier freezes in November.
The Associated Charities office was overwhelmed with requests for wood warm clothing and bed coverings as the cold spell worsens conditions for the needy. A widow with five children arrived destitute from the San Antonio & Aransas Pass depot after remaining in a barn with minimal fuel. Funding circles in neighboring towns redirected aid but left the family hungry and relying on local charity.
San Antonio firefighters ran eight alarms in twenty four hours during the first genuine winter spell. Most calls were flue fires as residents used heating stoves Monday evening and early Monday night.
Norwegian torpedo boat fired on a German steamer that refused to stop as it passed Stavanger, per Morgenbladet via London.
Administration officials announced a Senate inquiry into alleged presidential campaign money misuse. A resolution to set up the inquiry is ready for introduction after Congress reconvenes. DOJ said investigations will continue in multiple states with prosecutions where laws were violated.
New York November 14 The Republican national committee will welcome the fullest investigation of every penny spent by it Chairman William R Willcox said when informed of a senatorial investigation announced in Washington He added no charge of improper use of funds had been sent to Washington officials by the committee.
New York report from the Methodist Episcopal Church meeting notes clergy demand higher chaplain standards and weekly soldier church attendance as discipline. Dr S Parkes Carman cites border conditions while contrasting U S nationalism with Canada’s mobilization.
In Kansas City Missouri on November 14 a herd of 40 beef cattle averaging 1357 pounds sold for 11.40 per hundredweight at the stock yards setting a new record. The prior high was 11.35, reached in December 1914.
Re election congratulations have been received by President Wilson from rulers of several foreign nations. Their names will be released after the Republicans formally concede the result.
British troops broke into the Ancre valley and captured Beaumont Hamel front lines near Serre after a dawn assault. About 700 prisoners were taken early, with total German prisoners reported near 4000. most being poor quality Silesian troops.
Wealthy New Yorkers long unused to winter in Texas plan winter visits to San Antonio aided by a proposed Chicago to San Antonio through train. Passenger officials note letters from militiamen praising San Antonio weather draw many to the city, with a party including W. J. Jerome and other New York Central agents touring the area.
Buenos Aires reports aviator Pierre Macho was killed when his aircraft fell during a Monday flight with a passenger. the passenger was injured.
Richard Croker former Tammany Hall boss and his bride plan to come to the United States to escape European war. They are expected to stay long in New York and close their Ireland home during their absence. Friends say the Crokers are sick and tired of the war after witnessing its suffering.
Sydney papers recount rioting and arson linked to the Industrial Workers of the World in Australia. Leader Scully organized a campaign. a policeman was murdered on October 14 and two IWW members were executed. Incendiary bombs triggered later fires as stores and saloons closed. Scully was arrested and later provided testimony.
In Washington DC on November 14 the seventh centenary of the Dominican Order began with a pontifical high mass led by Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore and Cardinal Farley of New York. The event marks 700 years since the order was confirmed by Pope Honorius III in 1216, founded in 1212 by Saint Dominic Guzman. The U S centennial celebration continues at the Dominican house of studies with University day planned for tomorrow.
Reports from Vienna say Emperor Francis Joseph, recovering from a catarrh, has shown improvement and his health is restored. He received several visitors today including Prime Minister Dr. Von Koerber in an audience.
The New Orleans cotton market marked 20 cents for the first time on the local exchange today. Early trading saw May reach 20 cents and the July option to 23 cents per pound amid a Liverpool market and bullish South demand. Heavy buying propelled futures up about 17 to 22 points, roughly one dollar per bale.
The Department of Commerce reports 968 vessels built in the United States in ten months ending November 1, totaling 405,894 gross tons. Foreign orders add 36 wooden ships of 872 tons and eleven steel vessels of 25,418 tons. Steam craft account for 284,658 tons of the total.
Reports from Columbus New Mexico say requisitions were made on the army quartermaster for materials to build a field hospital in Mexico to house 500 patients.
Houston, Nov 14 Inman Nelms and Company bought 1400 bales at 20 cents a pound marking what is declared as Texas first spot cotton sale at that price. The average price per bale was 108 dollars.
The Reverend Francis Von Clarenbeck of Tillamook Oregon sent naturalization papers and a letter resigning his citizenship to the district court clerk in Helena Montana. He cited displeasure with the administration and policy of the past four years.
Evangeline Booth, commander of the Salvation Army in the United States, after weeks of illness and widespread prayers from Salvation Army circles nationwide, is reported to be near recovery and able to resume her work in a few days.
Former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii writes Secretary Daniels urging that the name Hawaii be assigned to one of the great battle cruisers, with bids on the vessel to be opened next month.
British forces push along a five mile front in the Somme and Ancre regions in northern France securing Beaumont-Hamel and advancing toward Raumont and Achiet Le Grand. German defenders suffer heavy casualties as Paris reports a failed Champagne attack and Russians report repulses in the Carpathians.
A German detachment attacked north of Auberive in Champagne last night but was checked by French forces. South of the Somme near Pressoic artillery duel ongoing with active fighting reported.
Berlin reports the German defense near the River Ancre inflicted important losses on the British at Beaumont Hamel and St. Pierre Divion while the Allies seized nearby connecting lines. The war office notes the stubborn defense and emphasizes British advances along the Ancre sector.
President Wilson cancelled Tuesday's cabinet meeting and all other engagements to dispose of routine campaign work. He would like to place defeated senators and representatives but cannot appoint them to boards and commissions created by Congress due to legal restrictions.
Thomas J. Corcoran president of the Corcoran Victor Company said George Bush, held in New York over blackmail allegations, was one of three men who, as federal officers, swindled him out of 5000 on October 13, 1915. Corcoran faced Mann Act charges but paid to avoid imprisonment.
Official returns from St Paul show Hughes leading Wilson by 321 votes as county precincts report to the statehouse. Counts indicate Hughes gained 100 in Benton county but lost 105 in Cottonwood and 100 in St Louis, with most other counties unofficial.
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