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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1917

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War resolution debate echoes party lines in Senate

The Senate debated the war resolution amid bipartisan support and warnings against a partial effort. Key figures pledged vigor in pursuing war, while senators Norris and Vardamann opposed the measure, and LaFollette and Kirby indicated votes for unity. The House prepared to take up the measure next morning.

Washington, D. C Senate House House Foreign Affairs Committee Representative Shackelford Missouri Cooper Wisconsin Vardamann Mississippi Stone Besgun

Press comments scarce but show resolve to persist

Berlin reports mixed reactions to President Wilson's message. The Tageblatt says the move may end the Monroe Doctrine and entangling alliances, warning of consequences for both nations. It notes American public opinion remains uncertain while German press largely stays silent.

Berlin London Wilson Tageblatt United States Great Britain America

German press urges continued U-boat warfare and war effort

Amsterdam reports German editorials claim U boats will keep operating to secure free seas. Cologne Gazette questions American entry, asserts US may join vigorously or stay neutral, and warns on neutral shipping and effects of American participation on the war.

Amsterdam Germany Washington Cologne Gazette America Wilson United States Nieuws van Dem Dag Congress

Italy Praises U S Entry to War in Allied Unity

The Rome press hails America's entry into World War I as a historic milestone. The Giornale D’Italia calls the date a record in world history, while Tribuna lauds democracy joining Britain France Russia and Italy in arms.

Rome Cvia Paris Giornale D'l Italia Tribuna

British Aviators Distribute Wilson Address Over German Lines

British aviators are distributing President Wilsons address to Congress translated into German along German lines. It is understood French aviators are circulating the same message.

London Wilson Congress

Austria to Break with United States

A Hague dispatch reports Austria-Hungary will sever diplomatic ties with the United States amid German pressure. The conference led by Emperor William and Emperor Charles discussed possible early peace and included Count Czernin von Chudenitz declaring a world statement soon. The telegrams describe Austrian terms as guarantees of integrity for Serbia and Roumania.

London Hague Exchange Telegraph Company Austria-Hungary United States William Charles Czernin von Chudenitz Austria Evening News the Hague Vienna Frankfurter Zeitung Germany Serbia Roumania

United States May Seize Interned Ships

Senator Lodge urged seizing the German merchant ships in American ports to replace vessels Germany has sunk, backing the war resolution. The proposal aims to mobilize assets held in U S ports as part of wartime measures.

Senate Hitchcock Stone Lodge Foreign Relations Committee United States Washington, D. C Senator Lodge Germany

Armed American Steamers Reach English Ports

Word reached New York that the American steamships Finland and St. Paul arrived at English ports. Each left an American port on March 24 and were armed for the voyage.

Finland St. Paul New York

Weather forecast for San Antonio area

Tonight is fair and much colder with frost possible. Thursday remains fair with no significant precip expected.

San Antonio

Weather for Travelers The Light reports chilly regional forecasts

The Light provides home weather for travelers covering St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington D C. It lists temperatures from the low 30s to mid 40s with winds ranging from six to twelve miles per hour and chances of rain or rain likely in several cities.

ST. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas’ City New York Washington, D. C

Two dollar wheat hits Chicago market at opening

Chicago April 4 two dollar wheat became an actuality at the Board of Trade opening. May wheat moved around the $2.00 level with brief touches above and below as short crops and reduced Argentine supply push prices higher.

Chicago Board of Trade Old Hutch Europe

City Aims Flag Display During Street Assemblies

New York officials move to require the American flag to be conspicuously displayed at all times during public street assemblies. The ordinance, amended by the board of aldermen, awaits Mayor Mitchel's signing to take effect after grand jury resolutions urged suppressing seditious utterances.

New York Grand Jury County of Board of Aldermen of Code of Ordinances Mitchel

Army posts along Atlantic coast to wear field service uniforms

On orders from the Eastern Department headquarters in New York troops stationed at Atlantic coast posts will appear today in their field service uniforms. The move reflects a standardized dress code for active duty personnel and aims to unify appearance across installations.

New York Eastern Department Atlantic Coast

Texas Telegrams Show Unwavering Loyalty to Wilson

President Wilson receives hundreds of Texas telegrams praising Americanism and loyalty. Senators Culberson and Sheppard and Texas congressmen report strong support while groups from San Antonio and Austin urge war measures and universal training. Messages originate from Yoakum El Paso Austin and Jacksonville.

Washington, D. C Congress Texas Wilson Zimmerman Culberson Sheppard Manufacturers’ Club of San Antonio

Two youths held for flag desecration in Meadville

Arthur W. Peebles age 19 and Thomas Odell age 21 are jailed in Meadville Pennsylvania on charges of desecrating the American flag. It is alleged they tore the flag from its standard and trampled it.

Meadville Arthur W. Peebles Thomas Odell Peebles Odell

Forecast for frost as Major Buell predicts San Antonio escape

Forecasts call for frost Wednesday night across this state section but Major Allen Buell believes San Antonio may escape. Cold weather looms with temperatures that could frost, though records show no frost in 33 years of local bureau data.

Allen Buell San Antonio Weather Bureau Bureau Fort Worth Palestine Taylor Texas

116 Year Old Woman Magdalena Soler Dies in Texas

Mrs. Magdalena Soler aged 116 died Tuesday at her home 1210 East Quincy Street. Born in 1801 in Monterey Mexico she came to Texas many years ago and lived on East Quincy Street. Funeral from the home Wednesday with burial in San Fernando cemetery.

Magdalena Soler East Quincy Street City Health Department

Arredondo Named Mexican Minister to Spain

Eliseo Arredondo, former ambassador designate to Spain, has been appointed Mexican minister to Spain signaling a senior diplomatic post. The move names Arredondo to represent Mexico in Madrid and deepen bilateral relations.

Alfonso Washington, D. C Eliseo Arredondo Spain

French Patrols Reach Outskirts of St Quentin

French war office reports patrols reached the southwestern outskirts of St Quentin as fighting continued south of the Ailette. French gains were noted east and west of the Somme with other actions reported along the front.

Paris St. Quentin War Office Ailette Somme

Democrats Take Dominant Control Of Chicago Council

Complete returns show Democrats with twenty two seats in the Chicago city council, Republicans with twelve, and Socialists two, granting a near two thirds majority of forty three to twenty four and three. Democrats also win the new city clerk and city treasurer. male turnout reaches fifty six percent while registered women vote at thirty seven percent.

Chicago

Republicans Sweep St. Louis City Ticket In Landslide

ST LOUIS MO April 4 Mayor Henry W Kiel and the entire Republican city ticket were elected yesterday. The Republicans also elected fourteen aldermen, shaping a strong party council for the coming term.

St. Louis Henry W. Kiel

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