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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
8
Amsterdam dispatch reports Koelnische Volkszeitung says Prussian electoral reform likely imminent. A bill will be introduced immediately after Easter and the entrance of United States in war forces immediate franchise extension.
News from Copenhagen reports that America's entry into the war strengthens German reformists who demand immediate constitutional modernization. The movement argues that wartime needs justify rapid changes without waiting for the war’s end.
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip and mail 5 cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The notice is signed by A. M. Fischer, Druggist.
The Vorwaerts argues Germany should embrace a peace without conquest as public opinion shifts after the US-Germany rupture. It notes broad support across liberals and socialists, praises American peace power, and calls for sweeping reforms and a clear plan to defend the nation without seeking territorial gains.
Governor Ferguson plans to issue a proclamation calling a special session of the Thirty fifth Legislature soon after returning to Austin. The session is expected to begin around April 16 with war having been declared, focusing mainly on general appropriation bills and ratifying Congressional actions. Some lawmakers, like Rep. W. J. Bledsoe, may enlist, potentially shortening the session.
In Tampa Bay era style dispatches William Jennings Bryan pledges to enroll as a private and serve when needed while aiding fallen soldiers via Red Cross and YMCA. The piece notes Mennonites oppose combatant service and a House committee hearing on religious exemptions.
Texas census data from 1910 and 1916 figures show 690,418 men of military age in Texas. The breakdown includes 794,564 whites and 165,564 blacks if all eligible registered, with substantial Mexican, German, Austrian, English, Irish, Scottish, Canadian, French and Italian heritage among whites.
Fiesta San Jacinto and Battle of Flowers in San Antonio run April 16 to 21 with lowest railroad rates advertised for visitors and participants.
Post Lumber Co reports another 80 000 feet of lumber unloaded this week with more en route. C M Cain manager.
One thousand Comanche Indians of Oklahoma offer service to President Wilson for the war with Germany. If accepted they will equip themselves. several hundred are camping at Fort Sill awaiting orders from the Lawton reservation.
Post Lumber Co. manager C. M. Cain notes that the Gold Metal Rubber Roofing rolls carry an underwriters label and are used by the government.
Post Lumber Co advertises Bramco Green and Red Rock asphalt shingles as best by test with a price of Cr. 2200.
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