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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
16
A telegram from Rio de Janeiro reports anti German excitement after the Parana sinking. Brazil's foreign minister warns the situation is grave and a declaration of war against Germany may be needed. Brasilia may seize interned German ships or declare hostilities. Cuban leader Menocal appeals to Congress for a war declaration.
The Brazilian steamer Parana of 4461 tons was sunk during the night near Cherbourg France. Three crew members are missing. Built in 1903 and owned in Rio de Janeiro.
Paris April 6 J P de Graca Aranha former Brazilian minister to France told the Society of Political Economy that the torpedoing of the Parana is Germany's declaration of war against Brazil and that Brazil will accept the defiance and avenge it with resolve.
A fragment quotes a speaker declaring diplomatic protest exhausted and war necessary and inevitable, signaling a shift from diplomacy to armed conflict. The remark frames the response as unavoidable despite prior attempts at negotiation.
President Menocal sent a message to Congress urging the declaration of a state of war between Cuba and Germany. The appeal comes as Cuba aligns with Allied powers in the global conflict. Havana report dated April 6 notes a formal request to Congress for the declaration.
Rio Janeiro reports official confirmation of Parana sinking. Foreign Minister Laura Mueller warns that diplomatic relations with Germany may rupture, signaling a very grave international crisis.
Reports from South America say Brazil trembles on the brink of war after a German submarine sinks the Brazilian steamer Parana killing three crew. Anti German feeling runs high in Rio de Janeiro while Cuba may join the conflict and American aid asks grow in Europe. France reports further progress on the current battlefield as Italy seeks American help in credit food and shipping.
An engagement northwest of Rheims reports progress as General Nivelle’s troops wrest control of trenches the Germans had retained in their recent attack in force.
City leaders and business houses in San Antonio pledge to send employees to the Austin training camp opening May 4. Committees will contact firms including San Antonio Traction Company Gas and Electric San Antonio Light Central Trust Cicero Auto A B Frank Southern Pacific and Stowers Furniture to secure volunteers from every employer.
The Association of Life Insurance Presidents and heads of major U S companies plan a New York meeting to set a unified wartime policy standard. President E M Tighe notes many firms adopted war clauses after Texas mobilization though some remain "wide open" and ready to adjust. Existing prewar policies without war provisions remain immune to current company actions.
Washington April 6. Only one Texan congressman, Jeff McLemore of Houston, voted no on war against Germany. Seventeen Texans supported the declaration. McLemore cited protecting American independence and resisting foreign entanglements, saying the resolution gave the president absolute power. Eagle of Houston and Blanton of Abilene urged war, with Eagle denouncing Prussianism and stressing the need to meet the issue for democracy.
Arthur Dugan aged 32 died at 2 15 PM Thursday at his residence 1231 Avenue D from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
One week after an auto accident at Avenue C and Twelfth Street a funeral will be held at 4 PM Friday from the home with Rev. A Wolff of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in the old Lutheran cemetery. Survived by widow, parents L W and ? Dugan, two brothers Walter Gardner and Henry Dugan, three sisters Mrs Mary Schwartz of Chicago, Mrs Leo Setin, and Mrs W C Thrailkill of San Antonio.
Dr Anna Howard Shaw honorary president of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association visited Fort Sam Houston after two days in San Antonio. General John J. Pershing welcomed her and led tours of the fort and Camp Wilson.
Seventeen Texas congressmen backed war against Germany yet may not support the administration and War Department conscription plan. Texans voice strong protests and vow to block adoption, a view echoed by many Congress members as the issue moves forward.
The Texans favor retaining the volunteer system to raise an army and resist conscription except as a last resort. They demand a thorough trial of the volunteer method before any mandatory draft.
In Austin on April 6 the Capitol Guard formed from over 100 state officials and department attaches drills near the south entrance after 11 40 a m bugle call. Col J A McCalmont leads a twenty minute drill while the governor watches at noon.
A chauffeur explains he did not zigzag to avoid a pedestrian because the person was already zigzagging, prompting questions about the driver’s judgment in the incident.
City of San Antonio seeks to dissolve a temporary restraining order that stops enforcement of a new jitney ordinance on Houston and Commerce streets. Judge J. T. Sluder heard arguments in Seventy-Third District Court. morning session adjourned for a continuation in the afternoon.
The San Antonio postoffice reports three month receipts for January through March totaling 126790 89 with an average of about 42000 per month. This marks an increase of 14408 94 from the same quarter last year when receipts reached 112881 95.
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