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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
2
In St Louis, leaders of the Protestant Episcopal Church said the Ten Commandments will remain in the prayer book at least until the 1919 convention. Other prayer book revision topics were set aside in the lower house and resumed in the upper house.
Teutonic forces seize Tchernavoda while eyeing a railway bridge that could enable invasion of Old Roumania and strike at Bucharest if Roumanians fail to destroy it. Vulcan Pass lies in the Transylvanian Alps between Hungary and Roumania, mid way between the Iron Gate and Rothenthurn Pass south of Hermannstadt.
The Roumanians and Russians have evacuated the Danube town of Tchernavoda in Dobrudja, according to a war office statement. Field Marshal von Mackensen's forces are pressing attacks along the Dobrudija front, and the Russo Roumanian position at Lake Tachaul near Constanza has also been abandoned.
Berlin reports Vulcan Pass on the Transylvanian front has fallen to General von Falkenhayne's army. The war office says Dobrudja pursuits continue against Russians and Roumanians. Tehernavoda was captured this day.
A brief excerpt notes morning actions that deprive Russian and Romanian forces of their last rail communication in the Dobrudja region. Details are sparse and no dates or names are given.
Paris reports Italian cavalry from southern Albania joined Entente forces from the Macedonian front. Aviona seized as Italy moved toward the front, with rapid expansion of the Balkan line from the Aegean to the Adriatic over about 250 miles.
Dr. Harry Kidston of the University of Chicago says students gain an intellectual second wind after fatigue. He argues education builds brain habits and requires vigorous effort, as no professor can pour knowledge in.
A Hugh Metcalf class public speaking meeting set for Tuesday October 21 at 7 45 pm will host an open debate on Hughes versus Wilson. Eight speakers support each candidate with L A Rizer leading Republicans and W C McGregor leading Democrats. Rev Hugh M McClellan will preside and the public is invited.
In Galveston on October 25, testimony in Marshall murder case details the shooting of William Black and the recovered 41 caliber bullet. Witnesses describe the bolt and gun involved, while Sadie Black may testify in the Copeland trial and courthouse protests by William Black are discussed.
Mrs. A Cason of Acworth near Atlanta credits Tanlac with restoring her health after six weeks of deterioration. She weighed 60 pounds on departure and now weighs 95, reporting renewed appetite, better complexion, and strength. Battle and Tanlac representative Dr. Elder present her testimonial, with claims of life saved and public advocacy. Tanlac sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Co. and Meier's Pharmacy under a special representative.
John W. Herndon of Marshall testified that Black was shot from the front with no powder burns on his clothing, while Hall claimed powder burns were present. He found the fatal bullet in Black’s clothing at the back, noting a conical nose and saying he would not identify the bullet upon further examination.
Passengers arriving in Laredo report a new Mexican slogan death to paper currency long live silver adopted amid no effort to curb its use. The phrase is directed against de facto government money and reflects currency tension across the border.
President Wilson departed Long Branch at noon for Cincinnati where he will deliver three speeches tomorrow. The stops are part of a broader Midwest tour as the nation’s leader engages on policy and public affairs.
Heavy shipments of entrenching tools and supplies have arrived in Columbus New Mexico for the punitive expedition in Mexico officers view this as a sign of possible field activity. Washington reports a new Carranza campaign against Villa in Northern Chihuahua with a column of de facto troops moving from Parral toward Villa. No definite action at Santa Ysabel is known.
Atlantic City detail reports unofficial talks by the Mexican American joint commission on moving meetings to Washington for better records. Americans hold State and War Department Villa reports from Chihuahua while Mexicans await official word before resuming discussions on border control plans.
French troops breach German defenses at Fort Douaumont, surround the fort, and push the German garrison toward surrender. Meantime, French columns clear Devaumont and Vaux woods, advancing to encircle Vaux fort while securing Damlowp battery and surrounding positions.
The war office reported that French troops made gains on the Verdun front in yesterday’s assault while attacks on the Somme front failed to advance.
Paris reports French forces repelled German counterattacks after recapturing Fort Douaumont and the Haudremont quarries, extending lines near Vaux and Fort Vaux. Rain slows Somme operations as Allied papers hail the victory as a blow to German prestige and a boost to morale.
Bankers in New York say the British treasury will keep exporting gold to the United States as fast as mint capacity allows. Since May 10, British gold shipments total $350,000,000, with $26,000,000 arriving locally last week. Assay offices expect to handle $15,000,000 weekly indefinitely as Canada and London ships additional metal.
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