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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1916

Page

16

Teutons Push Through Little Wallachia Front

Berlin claims near complete conquest of Little Wallachia with Austro German forces seizing Orsova Turin Severin and Danube positions. Roumanians retreat from Jiul region while Danube crossings threaten Bucharest. Russians push into Dobrudja reaching Lake Tasmalu near Constanza.

London Wallachia Berlin Orsova Turin Severin Danube Turtes Roumania von Falkenhayn Utmica Craiova Jiut Alt Valley Gwu Bucharest Jiul Alt Vailey Hucutrest Zimultaa Giurgiu Karlal Saya Herlin Bertin aMua Ule Bern Monastir Naither Paris Dondon France Belgium Ancre

Austria Heir to the Throne Francis Charles Born in 1887

Reports from Vienna outline the life of Archduke Francis Charles heir to the Austro Hungarian throne. Born August 17 1887 his early education under Archduchess Marie Theresa and Princess Ilana Josefa shaped a multilingual leader. Empress Zita born 1992 in Lucca is highlighted for culture and charm. Archduke Joseph takes command on the eastern front and the Werner Zeitung prints farewell notes from Francis Joseph.

Vienna London Austria Imperial Lhagteau Persenhoug Danube Valley Aining Marie Therese Ilana Josefa Dhlans Heutenant Draseunus University of Prague Zila of Parma Kinian Hourbons Ite Archduke Fradeis Ferdinand Sarajevo Flisssr Zilm Zita Villa Reale Pianore Talsa Lncca Robert Marie Antoinette Inp Danyhe Marquise Della Rosa Zangverl Musse Princesa Sella Ryde Abbey Isle of Wight Adelidde Prench France Lonogox Werner Zeitung Francis Joseph Reuter Amsterdam Archduke Joseph Berlin la Ville Chari Rst Joseph Avarduke Hungary Fidys

Entente Advances on Macedonian Front Aboard Monastir Region

War office reports progress on the Macedonian front with gains east of Monastir and Italian advances toward Nisipole. Refighting described as weary in the Presha lake region, with updates from Nov. 24 via London.

Entente Monastir Paris War Office Nisipole Sella Softa London Lake Presha Todas

War Office Report On Frontline Actions And Casualties

The War Office notes hostile attacks failed on both sides of the lake. Bulgarian troops seized entente trenches near Roudamitza. A night bombardment roared along the Somme near Bailly-Sniltisel and Ablaincourt. Five enemy machines were shot down while Sub-Lieutenant George Guynemer earned recognition for leading air action on the Somme front.

War Office Roudamitza Entente Somme Bailly-Sniltisel Une Fivey Ablaincourt George Guynemer Geroyna

Romanian and Turkish Forces Clash Along Danube Front

Romanian war department reports Bourmunian forces advancing in Dobrudja and capturing towns up to fifteen miles north of the Tchernavoda Coptanga line. An attempted cross of the Danube near Cineglu is noted in the war office bulletin with Turkish forces cited.

Alcharest London Danube Cineglu Bucharest Toutonlel War Office Imnitza Termiles Bourmunian Dobrudja Romanian War Department Tchernavoda-Coptanga Oltenic Valley

Oil Land Case Alleges Million Dollar Gains in Kern County

Testimony in the government salt against thirty ten oil firms alleges that Dlesd J. McMurty and J W A Moeppner made over 1 000 000 in acquiring and selling Kern county oil lands. Special U S Attorney Frank Ball argues they used thirty one dummy buyers to gain oil land possession and quickly sold it at high prices.

Sam Francisco Cali Mederni District Dlesd J. McMurty J. W. A. Moeppner Kern County United States Frank Ball McMurty and Sloeppner Tocaters

Labor Bills Discussed by Texas Federation of Labor

Edward J Cumringhan president of the State Federation of Labor issued a call for a meeting of the executive council and legislative committee here next Monday. The group will consider amendments to the employers liability act and a minimum wage for women, changes to the 64 hour law, and other measures. Most propositions are favored by the federation.

Austin Tex Edward J Cumringhan State ‘Federation of Labor State Federation of Labor

Chicago Express Looted by Bandits

Two masked men held up a Chicago & Northwestern express train No. 908 after leaving Barrington last night. They attacked messenger W. El Cutter, gagged and tied to a chair, and escaped with negotiable securities and cash believed to be over 1000. The thieves dropped off at Clybourne and left no clear trail as officials tallied remaining valuables.

Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Burringtom, Jr Clybourne Dunnation American Express Company EL Cuter Express Company Mouch

French Honor to U S Citizens at Paris Tribute

The amphitheater with 3000 seats overflowed as French officials Academy members and guests honored Americans for France’s aid. The Star Spangled Banner drew standing tribute, followed by three cheers for the United States. Telegraphic salutes and notes on American devotion and sacrifice were warmly received.

Pass Urtuine Gidco Theodore Roosevelt France Kergels Tis T Lincler French Academy Presi Care Exbiladies Republican Guard America United States

Smuggling Beat Pressures Food Prices Across Europe

A Daily Mail dispatch from Amsterdam warns West European consumers not to buy smuggled foods at absurd prices. It notes potential releases of meat stocks after December and January, with thousands of cattle slaughtered to meet demand, as smugglers face shocks from new controls. In Texas, Judge Robert J Wuertiles reports a district attorney death following a prolonged illness.

London Daily Mail Amsterdane Robert J, Wuertiles Texnarkana Arle

Stolen Harriman Jewels Recovered Amid Police Find

News from Eay Tork details recovery of jewels stolen from Mrs Harriman, with a ruby and a $10,000 diamond still missing. Police traced the theft to operations between May 24 and November 12, linking suspects Daggett and Tegethoff. Local arrests followed as investigators pursued the remaining gems and related forged charter notices.

Eay Tork FM. Harriman Trong Wery Wa Mac. Murrinan Vawlt Arthur P. Daggett Larchman, Myl Orville Daggett Brooklyn Clement Arthur Tegethoff Matrimen Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Ftaresman National Garth Orville Internationsterpile Marine Corporation Avethi

Bank trial reshapes view of leadership at Teague bank

Austin testifies he saw T R Watson as the bank’s active head, while documents show exchanges with former State Commissioners of Banking. The prosecution plans rebuttal testimony in the Teague case, with defense sur-rebuttal to follow as arguments begin next week.

Waco Tex Bankiig A. C. Astin T. R. Watson State Bank of Teague T. J. Wateoo Austin T. |. Watson Aon Séeston Patteryson Collier Easn

Irish to Fight Again Rally Seeks Funds for Rebels

Report from Horton Massachusetts details a meeting where speakers urged subscriptions to aid Ireland's Dublin rebels. Organizers claim funds will buy rifles to prepare for an expected uprising, criticizing British authorities and describing barrels, clubs, and pitchforks as insufficient.

Horton Mass Speakeefe Ireland Dublin

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