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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1916

Page

14

German chancellor to reply to Grey speech

Berlin reports say Viscount Grey’s speech will make little impression in Germany as the public sees its historical errors. The overseas News Agency notes Grey spoke to neutrals and England’s allies, and Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg may address the Reichstag about the misrepresentation of facts.

Berlin Sayville Viscount Grey Germany England von Bethmann-Hollweg Reichstag

Storm area extended in South Atlantic near Jamaica

The disturbance near Jamaica appears part of a broader low mood over the West Indies and Caribbean Sea with a principal center south of Jamaica and a secondary center driving strong winds over the South Atlantic. Storm warnings extended from Savannah to Jacksonville.

Washington, D. C South Atlantic West Indies Caribbean Sea Jamaica Savannah Jacksonville

Talented Woman Dies in Austin at 34

Mrs. Mattie Hines Hartman wife of Professor Carl Hartman University of Texas died Tuesday afternoon in Austin after a San Antonio upbringing. She was a Helena Texas native and UT BS graduate who taught in state schools before marriage. She is survived by husband father and siblings with funeral set for 10 am Thursday at her sister’s San Antonio home and interment at Dignowity cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Louis Hartung Charles Bosshardt Otto Haueisen Harry Wharton Charles Koch and Adolph Glesecke.

Mattie Hines Hartman Carl Hartman University of Texas Austin Helena Texas San Antonio Hartman J. F. Hines W. S. Hines Dan Hines John Hines Lake Charles Albert Tolles Albert Klappenbach Dakota Street W. A. Hamlett First Aptist Church of Dignowity Cemetery Louis Hartung Charles Bosshardt Otto Haueisen Harry Wharton Charles Koch Adolph Glesecke

Italian French Seaplanes Bombard Istria Coasts

Italian and French seaplane squadrons bombarded Austrian military works on three Istrian west coast sites and escaped unharmed. An air duel over Caorle ended with an Austrian plane capsized and another sinking into a lagoon near Baseleghe as part of the same engagement.

Mud and rain slow Somme battle as British push

British forces press along a muddy Somme front amid persistent rain that hinders artillery and tank operations. In the Letransloy area, British troops hold a narrow advance while German regiments defend fiercely near trenches with weather themed names.

Somme France London Letransloy Vaux Douaumont Verdun

Romanians Forced to Flee Front as German, Hungarian Forces Advance

Associated Press report from the Transylvania front details German and Hungarian advances from the Red Tower and Toersburg passes toward Campulung. Battles featured heavy artillery and machine gun fire as Romanian units retreat or hold at key passes while prisoners hint at a long, hard struggle ahead.

von Falkenhayn London Associated Press Transylvania Hed Tower Pass Predeal Vulcan Red Tower Toersburg Hermanstadt Aluta Ghostforest Kronstadt

Relief for Syrians drives city tag days

City council set tag days for October 28 and 29 to raise funds for Syrian relief. A Syrian fraternity committee led by Nicholas N. Basilia urged support, noting Armenians may need aid too. Other members include A Jowdy A F Dahrooge and William Zoheib.

Nicholas N. Basila San Antonio A. Jowdy A. F. Dahrooge William Zoheib

Bomb Explodes in Lenox Avenue Subway Station

Explosion of dynamite at the 110th street Lenox avenue station causes considerable damage. Early today a blast in New York raises concerns of a possible strike as officials investigate the event and its potential impact.

New York 110Th Street Lenox Avenue

Explosion at City Station Injures Four As Strike Rages

A bomb exploded at a city station injuring four people. The blast damaged a ticket booth and nearby apartments while subway service halted for over 30 minutes. Police and officials blamed the street railway strike ongoing since September, noting the improvised device contained dynamite. Inspector Owen Egan led the investigation.

Owen Egan The

Frost Possible In San Antonio Wednesday Night

Weather observer Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau says frost is not unlikely in San Antonio Wednesday night with 40 degrees possible if skies clear. He notes cooler conditions will persist for several days and the cold air from the Rocky Mountain region has moved into the southwest.

San Antonio Allen Buell Weather Bureau Rocky Mountain

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