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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1917
Page
6
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The chief executive urges Congress toward war, prompting harsh Austrian criticism. The Vienna Neue Freie Presse accuses US of chasing war to sell munitions, misreading American motives. The writer defends American business sense and resents the misunderstanding.
The incident in the Capitol between Senator Lodge and J. W. Bannwart draws national notice as a rare publicized struggle in Congress culture. Bannwart, described as a pacifist, struck Lodge after an insult, prompting discussions on accountability and the era’s political climate.
The piece recounts Benedict Arnold as not the only American traitor, detailing Benjamin Church as the first recorded American traitor and noting ongoing federal vigilance against spies. It discusses wartime treachery, penalties for aiding enemies, and hints at further secret records that justify anti spy measures.
The article portrays Senator Lodge as ranking Republican on the Senate foreign relations committee and praises his loyalty to President Wilson. It notes Bannwart's conversion and suggests pacifists may be persuaded by such figures to support the administration during the crisis.
In Mesopotamia the Russian and British armies clash signaling a pivotal shift. The brief statement warns the Turkish dominion in Asia Minor may end, except along the Bosphorus, and challenges Germany's Asiatic empire aim as Russian and British forces push eastward.
The article notes Turkish forces weakening under Allied pressure after the fall of Bagdad. British and Russian advances threaten Asia Minor, risking Turkish retreat toward Constantinople and limiting Central Powers' eastern strength.
A Dallas dairyman told secret service agents he saw a large airship like a Zeppelin moving toward Mexico. Milk prices reach 12 cents a quart as war debate pours into Congress. The Genoa consul reports a sinking of an American merchant ship in the Mediterranean. German papers warn of Wilson yet claim calm confidence.
The government report notes 4,218,402 tons of 1916 cotton seed sold by mills. estimating $35 per ton suggests growers received about $147,644,070 for their seed. Forty years ago seed had little value and hauling them from gins was uncommon.
Copper producers pledge to supply 45,510,000 pounds to the army and navy for one year at 1623 cents per pound, instead of 88 cents. The government would save about 9,708,800 dollars. The concession came after League for Defense suggestions and was welcomed by the industry.
The Cincinnati Times Star reports a proposal to build one thousand wooden steamships of medium tonnage to rapidly expand U S maritime commerce. Advocates say wooden ships can be produced faster and cheaper than iron or steel rivals, offsetting higher seamen wages, and would restore the American flag on seas where it is scarce.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial opines that a loyalty day and pledges are unnecessary and childish. It argues Americans are inherently loyal and warns that zeal for a patriotic demonstration may preclude genuine civic trust.
The 1911 Railroad Securities Commission under Taft defines a reasonable return as the amount needed to attract investors’ money for railroad development. It warns that more is a burden and less checks construction and traffic. It notes five billion in capitalization and 30,000 miles of new track in ten years, with traffic up about 25 percent, but warns the core question is whether current constraints are temporary or hindering national development.
A reader urges immediate action on military training in high schools and references the Wyoming Plan, challenging a school board member to state his stance. A second letter from A B Gonzales defends Mexican American citizens and criticizes a non political school board ticket, asking for publication to reveal truth and civic stakes.
An American-born writer of German birth argues for immediate U S. entry into World War I to defeat Prussianism. He condemns Kaiserism, praises allied ideals, warns of danger to liberty, and calls for a united national war effort led by President Wilson and the Tribune.
The Boston Transcript extols birds' power of flight and examines speed claims for swallows and swifts. It questions Michelet and Argyll figures, noting swallows fly close to land, cross narrow straits, and fatigue easily despite high speeds.
Little Journeys explores the Texas meadowlark as a symbol of youth and happiness while noting its economic value as an insect eater. The piece laments hunters’ cruelty, urges protective sentiment, and describes nesting and plumage in accessible detail.
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