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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1916
Page
1
Federal officials report two confessed members of a Chicago based blackmail ring say the group netted about $1 million in the past year. Eight arrested in a fashionable apartment raid face trial. bail totals $100,000. Names and aliases of many defendants listed with claims of international operation.
An assistant U S attorney will travel from Philadelphia to Chicago to prosecute alleged blackmailers arrested there. Mrs Regina Clipper former Philadelphian now in New Jersey is expected to testify about paying at least 1500 dollars to the syndicate. Officials say obstruction of justice rather than kidnapping is the charge. Butler, tied to a New York arrest, awaiting trial, could proceed once the Philadelphia victim’s death is clarified.
Noted that city directories in Louisville do not list J. C. Saulsberry and horsemen could not confirm his identity or find a Horseman's Association. The address 1468 Market street does not exist, and extended inquiry yielded no results.
In St Louis Mo on September 18 local papers published black mail stories about wealthy residents. The charges remain indefinite and unclear.
Chicago and Alton traffic manager George J. Charlton says five Red Train palace cars could run daily between San Antonio and Chicago to boost winter tourist travel. The plan depends on funds and city promotion. Thousand Club luncheon will discuss backing the effort as part of a broader campaign to raise remaining funds for a $10,000 tourism budget.
The Light reports city forecasts with temperatures ranging from the 30s to 60s. St Louis 60 clear NE wind four miles. Chicago 48 clear NW six. Milwaukee 34 clear S eight, warmer. Kansas City 48 clear E eight, fair. New York 60 clear S unknown winds, fair and cooler. Washington 62 clear N five, fair and cooler.
Major General Albert L. Mills, chief of the division of militia affairs, died at his Washington home after a fifteen hour illness from pneumonia. A New York native, Mills served in the Spanish American War and the Philippine insurrection, rising to brigadier general in 1904 and later a major general. He leaves a wife, a son Lieutenant Chester P. Mills, and a daughter Mrs. FE Laurson.
The Brackenridge park municipal golf course opens to the public at 9 30 Saturday with Mayor Clinton G Brown of San Antonio driving the first ball. A ladies medal play contest kicks off the morning and amateur entries close at 9. The afternoon men’s tournament starts at 1 30 for three prizes, with possible side matches including Mayor Brown versus Dallas Mayor H D Lindsley.
Alexander Joske reports splendid business conditions across the country and in San Antonio. He notes shifting presidential sentiment toward Woodrow Wilson, praises wartime restraint, and forecasts a prosperous, bright future for San Antonio as fall and winter loom.
Adjutant General Hutchings reports a telegram from the War Department announcing that Secretary Baker has decided a national rifle match will be held on October 20 at Jacksonville Iowa. Teams may be formed from National Guard members whether in federal service or not, and Texas expects to participate.
The ninety third session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows opened in Chattanooga Tennessee for a five day meeting. A morning reception honored Grand Sire J B A Robertson and other lodge members.
An estimated 10,000 troops in the Twelfth army division collide with a 4,000-strong Wisconsin and Illinois force near New Braunfels. Cavalry patrols guard roads as dust signals movement. General Henry A. Greene leads the attackers toward a ridge line holding a potential combat front.
One hundred members of the First and Second Aero Companies will be dis banded today after months in Hempstead awaiting government aircraft. They say the force has only eight aircraft total, two from the Aero Club of America and two privately owned, and lack basic gear and active duties.
A New York Central train struck an automobile west of Erie Pennsylvania killing four people from Pittsburgh. The deceased are Mrs Percy Seager Mrs K Shipman Miss Shipman and the negro chauffeur.
Berlin reports General Gaede commander in chief of German forces in Alsace has died after a recent abdominal operation.
In New York on September 18 unions threaten strikes by longshoremen Tidewater Boatmen and other groups delaying action while labor leaders meet with Mayor Mitchel. O Connor cites possible action by Thursday while street railway organizers say transit losses run to over a million dollars daily amid rising street clashes and injuries.
President Wilson travels to Columbia to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs Anne E Howe of Philadelphia who died in New London. He and relatives observe a quiet service at First Presbyterian Church and proceed to the graveyard amid orderly crowds.
The flag at the statehouse in Austin is at half mast in memory of Mrs Annie E Howe sister of President Wilson whose death occurred in New London Connecticut.
Seth Low a former New York mayor and Columbia University president died at his Bedford Hills summer home after a long illness. He was 66. In the months before his collapse he sought a solution to railroad labor disputes with the Brotherhoods.
Prohibition campaigners reached Dunsmuir California for a west coast push in the campaign. They urged state wide prohibition this fall and sought woman support for their national ticket led by J Frank Hanly and Dr Ira Landrith.
Washington dispatch reports War Department orders to swap returning National Guard regiments with new border units. Second New York Infantry among first to depart. other regiments chosen by General Funston. 18,000 guardsmen remain in state camps awaiting movement as border situation awaits commission decision. Grants discharge at border possible for applying members.
New London Conn Sept 18 The Mexican and American commissioners resumed talks with Mexican delegates insisting discussions should target border control. American delegates say border issues are incidental to broader Mexico conditions and will push to study internal affairs.
Chicago Sept 18 police intervene as depositors swarm the state bank of Schiffang Company despite officials assurances of solvency. The run began after two days of alarm following three private bank failures last week. The private bank of M Ginsburg and Sons closed Saturday and did not reopen today.
Fashion writers in Chicago report the return of Paisley shawls from grandmother days along with Spanish frills and fur collars. Modistes and designers from major cities will showcase fall and winter modes this week, including Spanish hats with small balls at the brim.
A German undersea merchantman Bremen was reported late last night by an American L type submarine returning from maneuvers near New London. The craft developed today indicating the possible Bremen.
Lieutenant Raymond Asquith eldest son of Premier Asquith was killed in action September 15. A 38 year old Oxford graduate, he led as Oxford Union president and joined the bar in 1904. He served as junior counsel in The Hague fisheries case of 1907 and held ranks in the County of London regiment and Grenadier Guards. His brothers Arthur and Herbert were wounded at the Dardanelles in 1915.
Athens reports Premier Kalogeropoulos pledging a benevolent neutrality toward the entente as Greece sways between diplomacy and war. The cabinet was sworn in, Greek soldiers arrived, and calls for war gain momentum while anti Venizelos factions gear up for a prewar push. A Greek officer at the British legation caused a security flare by angrily challenging rank treatment.
Athens reports Premier Kalogeropoulos announces the new ministry has assumed full responsibility for its acts before the country. The cabinet accepts the note from the Entente powers last June in the same spirit as the previous cabinet.
The note states the entente powers did not force Greece to abandon neutrality but require demobilization of the Greek army, the formation of a non political government, and general elections once the electoral body is normalized after demobilization.
Navy officials announced that the new super-dreadnought Arizona will be ready for immediate sea duty with a full crew around mid October after commissioning at the New York navy yard. Part of the Memphis crew will transfer to the Arizona, with others assigned to the cruiser Olympia under Admiral Dewey, undergoing repairs in Charleston and due for commission soon.
London reports Prince Albert, second son of King George, has been invalided home due to an abdominal abscess after an operation. The 21 year old prince, who served as a midshipman on the battleship Collingwood at the war's outbreak, is recovering and will be away from duty for some time.
Reports from Pittsburg Kansas indicate a general resumption of mining at Kansas coal mines after more than a week of idleness. The mines reopened following an interstate contract agreement and a call from Alexander Howat president of the district United Mine Workers to resume work.
Two Missouri Pacific freight trains collided at Stuart Colorado as reports reach Hoilington Kansas. Firemen Roy Scott and F W Hadley were killed and both engineers were severely hurt in the wreck.
Charles Evans Hughes leaves New York at 8 am on the second trip of his presidential campaign. Mrs. Hughes accompanies him. The nominee will speak first at Peoria, Illinois tomorrow morning and return to New York on October 1 for a brief rest before a third tour that runs until November 4.
German troops report abandonment of Berny Deniecourt and surrounding villages south of the Somme with favorable fighting for Germans. Entente forces in Eastern Roumania reinforce and hold lines across Dobrudja. Russians lose Halicz and 3,500 prisoners plus 16 machine guns. French encircle Deniecourt and advance north of Chaulnes. British push near the Somme while Serbians press on Macedonian front taking trenches and guns as Struma valley clashes continue. MacKensen’s forces advance in Dobrudja amid counterattacks in Roumania and on the Danube front.
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