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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
5
From Austin San Antonio and Corpus Christi groups converge Friday afternoon to escort a class of 16 novices across the burning sands. Many visitors expected as a merchant and another exchange trust and orders in a brief Washington Herald exchange.
War Office and Bulgarian authorities deny Turkish victories near Constantinople. Bulgarian troops withdraw to fortified lines while armistice talks begin, with reports of Turkish setbacks at Adrianople and Dedenghatch. Pilots, depots, and battalions are mentioned in dispatches from Sofia and Athens.
Constantinople dispatch says Nazim Pasha reports hundreds dead at the Tchataldja lines with ongoing bombardment and harsh weather complicating relief efforts. Turkish forces and Allied positions exchange heavy artillery fire as casualties mount.
A 1912 letter touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as healing kidney trouble and weight gain. W J Barrow of Farmville VA recounts back pains, swelling, and recovery after three bottles. Notary A M Barrow certifies the letter as true. White Drug Co. endorses the product and urges readers to request a sample from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton NY.
Nazim Pasha telegram states enemy withdrew from our left wing toward Papazburg slopes. Turkish reconnoiters counted about 500 Bulgarian dead near Tchataldja station from Sofia First infantry. Bulgarian prisoners claim three days without food. morale of Turkish troops described as very good. A further wireless says Turkish detachment from Derkos, aided by ships, pushed Bulgarians ten miles toward Ormanli and Karaburun.
Washington reports that the United States seeks a Balkan army investigation and plans to visit battlefields. Officials said the move aims to assess conditions and gather facts related to regional security developments.
An ad touts HYOMEI as a five minute catarrh cure that cleanses nasal germs by breathing the inhaler. The package costs 1 dollar with extra bottles 50 cents, sold by leading druggists with a guarantee to end catarrh coughs colds and croup or refund.
The War Department plans to send American officers and military attaches to join allied forces or observe recent Balkan battles. If approved, the special cavalry board and London Paris attaches will be deployed to the front to study battlefield methods, troop handling of the wounded, army disintegration, and trench effects from heavy artillery.
State Fire Marshal Wallace Inglish ruled the November blaze at the State Training School for Juveniles incendiary. Arrests were reported in Coryell County jail, with eleven horses killed as coal oil was poured on feedstuff to start the fire.
In Rochester on November 20 the AFL wrestled with organizing by industry rather than trade. Radical members pressed for industrial unionism and a labor party approach, while conservatives led by President Gompers urged electing labor-friendly candidates and sticking to traditional union tactics. Socialists faced rebuke for politics within the labor setting.
Rear Admiral Richard Winnwright told the Kansas City Commercial Club banquet that Congress and citizens are not sufficiently aware of the navy’s needs. He warned that the nation must boost naval strength and funding to meet security demands.
A speaker at the John Jay treaty signing anniversary address urged citizens to seek information and use personal influence to support naval improvement, aligning with the Navy League of the United States. The talk emphasized public engagement in national defense matters.
The new Texas coast city at the Brazos river mouth was formally opened with a large ceremony. Governor Colquitt spoke alongside national and railway officials including Van derlip of National City Bank and Schaff of the Katy, with eastern capitalists and Texas lawmakers in attendance.
Rockford report notes three girls born to Mr and Mrs Earl Treat on a Waterman area farm. Parents consider naming the newborns after President elect Wilsons daughters.
In New York on November 20 Justice Goff ordered the death sentence for the gunmen convicted of murdering Herman Rosenthal, to be pronounced November 26. After sentencing, the men face Sing Sing, where Charles Becker awaits execution. The gunmen’s pedigrees were read at arraignment and informers Rose, Wallon, Webber and Schepps likely will be released. Wahle vowes to appeal, possibly delaying final fate.
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