Massive Twelfth Division March to Austin Trains Start Saturday
Camp Wilson readies for the Twelfth Division march to Austin with 14,065 officers and enlisted men. The movement will be the largest since the Civil War and the first with full train equipment. Troops travel eighty miles in seven days, then camp Mabry before returning.
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Camp Wilson
Austin
United States Army
Camp Mabry
San Antonio
Landa
Wisconsin Ambulance Company
Wisconsin Field Hospital
Sixteenth Cavalry
L. T. Richardson
Wisconsin
Camp Out River Avenue
Wetmore Road
Wetmore
Apeenery
Illinois Engineers
Meldeaniens
Sividade
Bedeleen
Signal Corps
Hunter
Hun
Typhus Epidemic Rages in Zacatecas
Typhus outbreak leads to closure of all amusements and reunions in Zacatecas per Mexican sanitary commission orders. Officials report reduced mortality and focus on cleaning houses yards and streets as infection sources. Also notes how bandit Gutierrez known as the enchanted goat was killed by ranchers and released prison sentences lack evidence in Chihuahua case.
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EL Paso
Tex
Zacatecas
Mexican Sanitary Commission
el Democrata
Chihuahua
Luis Gutierrez
Mexico
Buerrostro
Carranza
Colima
Guadalajara
Gutierrez
Joe Inez Salazar
General Carranza Plans Face Border Pacification Hurdles
A New London Connecticut dispatch reports that obstacles hinder the American Mexican joint commission’s border pacification ideas. Major General Tasker Bliss pressed objections to proposals such as an international constabulary and a joint border force. The Mexican delegation plans a brief session return for Mexico’s independence holiday in New York before resuming talks.
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New London
Conn
New York
Mexico
Bliss
Washington
Dozen Factory Sites Ready in San Antonio Growth Surge
More than thirty new manufacturing ventures have secured sites in San Antonio on North Flores street and nearby land owned by the San Antonio Belt and Terminal Company. Industrial officials say ground has been reserved by reputable firms with large future plans, hinging on the Katy railroad right of way work.
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San Antonio
Peeler
Mr. Peeler
Katy
Briand Urges Allied Unity Against Central Powers
Paris reports Premier Briand outlining staunch entente cooperation on military and diplomatic fronts. He cites Saloniki operations, Bulgarian invasion, and German oppression in Lille, warning against optimism while pledging a peace secured by victory and international guarantees.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Saloniki
Greece
Athens
Entente Aries
Lille
France
New Armored Cars Lead British Push On Somme Front
From Sept 15 dispatches report a major dawn offensive across a six mile front from Thiepval to the Albert-Bapaume road. British gains include Wunder Werk, Flores, Martinpuich, High Wood and Devils Wood while the army tests a new heavy armored car amid heavy shelling and air combat.
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Combles
Ginchy
Bouleaux Wood
Albert-Bapaume Highway
Thiepval
Flores
Martinpuich
High Wood
Devils Wood
Courcelette
Wunder Werk
Somme
Albert-Bapaume Road
Austrians Demoralized Says Russian Commander
In a Russian headquarters interview General Michael Alexieff, chief of staff to all Russian armies, says Austrian troops are badly demoralized. He states the burden of the war now rests on Germany and that 400000 Germans would be needed to fill Austrian gaps.
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Michael Alexieff
Americans Seen Causing Border Troubles Says Captain Poucher
Rev John F Poucher captain adjutant of the Fourth Nebraska Infantry returned on furlough from the Mexican border and asserts most troubles arose on the US side. He cites wage disputes and laborer mistreatment by land owners as provoking Mexican resentment and says revolts are met with deadly force. He is pastor of Trinity Methodist Church Omaha and active in guard circles.
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Omaha
Neb
John F. Poucher
Fourth Nebraska Infantry
Poucher
Trinity Methodist Church of
Frost in Kansas and Missouri Breaks Records
The cold spell hit Kansas and northern and western Missouri with the earliest frosts in 14 years. Temperatures fell to freezing in many areas, with Fort Scott Kansas and low-lying Missouri regions near Kansas City among the early-susceptible spots. Hanover Kansas reported a 33 degree minimum.
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Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Missouri
Fort Scott
Hanover
Kan
Weather Forecast for San Antonio Tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for fair conditions in San Antonio and surrounding areas tonight and Saturday with no precipitation expected and mild coastal air. Clear skies and light winds are anticipated, making for pleasant outdoor conditions.
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San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather outlook for major cities this weekend
The Light reports weekend weather across U S cities with temps ranging from 40s to mid 70s. St Louis 50 clear NW wind 10 mph Saturday fair low 48 high 76 Chicago 46 clear NW 8 mph Saturneys 44 high 76 Milwaukee 40 cloudy W 14 mph fair cool Kansas City 48 ce s &-mile W fair cool New York 72 cloudy S 22 mph rain low 70 high 84 Washington 74 cloudy SW 6 mph rain low 73 high 84
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St. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Carranza Calls Election to Consider Constitutional Change
General Carranza issues a decree outlining the plan of Guadaloupe and the path to elections for a new congress. He argues reforms required to prevent tyranny and secure republican principles, citing external dangers and opposition by constitutionalists who risk intervention and sovereignty.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Guadaloupe
Wilson to Challenge Hughes on Eight Hour Basis
President Wilson moves to counter Hughes by arguing the railroad settlement rests on more than wage raises. He will stress the eight hour day as the core principle for railroad workers. A speech at Shadow Lawn or a letter may present the case. Democratic leaders expect Republican attacks but aim to press the eight hour policy. Indiana and Ohio sentiment bolster Wilson, with Kansas seen as in reach due to Progressive and women support.
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Wilson
Charles’ E. Hughes
Shadow Lawn
Indiana
Chicago
Ill
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Ohio
W. F. Benson
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Democratic National
E. F. Goltra
Missouri
A. R. Canfield
Democratic State Committee
Michigan
Prohibition and Suffrage Carried in British Columbia
Vancouver BC voters reportedly adopted woman suffrage and prohibition in the general election. Incomplete returns show Premier Bowser's Conservative government defeated and Liberals likely to control the next Legislature by a wide margin.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
W. J. Bowser
Democrats Endorse Suffrage and Prohibition Platform
Helena Mont September 15 Democrats adopt platform endorsing suffrage for all women and state wide prohibition and pledging support in Congress for national prohibition.
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Helena
Mont
State
Democratic Convention
Prince Frederick William of Hesse Killed on Balkan Front
Berlin reports Prince Frederick William of Hesse was killed at Caraerman during Balkan front operations. The war office announced the death in its daily operations bulletin issued in London.
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Berlin
London
Frederick William of Hesse
Caraerman
War Office
Balkan
Guard Units Prepare for Possible Withdrawal at Border
El Paso September 15 telegrams from the War Department asked how many cars are needed to move National Guard contingents. Officials noted maneuvers are planned for all state troops in the district in early October, so withdrawal may be premature.
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EL Paso
Tex
National Guard
Department of War
Illinois Guardsmen Seek Ten Day Furlough Over Cold
Governor Dunne telegraphs the War Department requesting a ten day furlough for the First and Second regiments of the Illinois National Guard in camp at Springfield due to cold conditions reported by the governor.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois National Guard
Dunne
War Department
President Wilson learns sister Mrs Howe sinking at New London
Mrs Anne E Howe, sister of President Wilson, is reported sinking rapidly in New London Connecticut. Word was received that he plans to depart for New London later today to be with her.
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Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Anne E. Howe
New London
Norwegian Steamer Ethel Sunk After Lloyds Report
London dated dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Ethel of 1153 tons gross has been sunk. The Lloyds announcement confirms the loss with no immediate details on casualties or cause.
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London
Ethel
Lloyd's
Fall Style Show Promises New Fashions Across Stores
The announcement previews a Fall Style Show on Wednesday September 20 1916 featuring new women and men apparel across multiple San Antonio stores. The San Antonio Light will publish a fashion number next Sunday with an illustrated section on the latest styles. Reserve advertising space by Friday noon.
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San Antonio Light
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