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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
1
The city battles over a school board race with an organized drive by the city and county machine for an independent ticket. Voting nears 4000 plus ballots as Lights Light up to signal results, with police intervention noted in one ward and heavy turnout in another.
The Times military correspondent endorses US use of regulars and National Guard as a nucleus for a national army. He urges deliberate training of officers, notes allies’ need for Britain’s help in 1914, and warns submarines must be countered to clear the Atlantic for American forces and supplies.
British forces between Lens and St. Quentin report stronger spring operations with over 9000 soldiers captured and 40 guns taken. Canadians secure Vimy Ridge after fierce fighting and repel German counterattacks. British push north of Bagdad, capturing Balad station and the town of Herbe.
At least 100 people, mostly girls, die and over 200 are injured in a blast at the Eddystone munitions plant near Chester Pennsylvania. The cause is unknown with rumors of foul play. Firefighters and police from surrounding towns battle two hours of flames as shell storage buildings burn.
Judge W S Anderson denied mandamus to compel the school board to print Progressive School ticket candidates on the official ballot. Ben Schwegmann led the suit but his name and other Progressive names were withdrawn at Monday noon meeting by the same presenters. The judge noted that a protest at that time could have granted the writ.
Secretary Daniels will announce the location for a 11 million armor plant and a 1 million projectile plant after the selection board led by Rear Admiral Fletcher submitted recommendations. The process examined over two hundred sites nationwide. a Midwestern site in Southern Ohio West Virginia or Kentucky was once favored. Construction of the projectile factory will begin almost immediately.
Two grain elevators burned in Minneapolis Minnesota early today with total losses near 500000 dollars. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin and report the damages fully insured.
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for tonight cloudy and warmer with Wednesday unsettled conditions.
Forecasts by The Light for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington. Conditions include clear partly cloudy and increasing cloudiness with southerly winds varying from 8 to 38 miles per hour. Temperature ranges show lows from 26 to 38 and highs from 36 to 60 across cities.
Washington reports that army critics in Britain acknowledge the U S faces months of training before overseas forces can be deployed. Secretary Baker helped shape the new army bill to train an initial increment with 100000 plus instructors for a potential half million. President Wilson seeks compromise on conscription as Dent pace on draft delays loom.
Edward Armrein born in Germany and not yet naturalized hung a large American flag from his porch. The flag was stolen during the night, prompting him to paint the national emblem across the wall between the front door and the parlor windows to show his sympathies in the war.
James W. Gerard, former ambassador, recounts British charges of German cruelty seen in prisoner camps. He cites boys with bows and arrows, trained dogs biting prisoners, typhus with Russians mixed with Western captives, and a town shamed for aiding starving Canadian prisoners. He also discusses plans to form a division to join the expeditionary force to France.
Colonel Roosevelt met President Wilson at the White House with daughter Mrs. Nicho las Longworth. He arrived at midnight and planned to press a division of troops for foreign service, while denying any goal to disrupt the universal military service plan. He waved to reporters and stated he came to seek approval.
Maj. Allen Buell of the local weather bureau says Tuesday night and Wednesday may bring rain ending the drought. Storm activity across the western U S has produced cloudy unsettled weather with below normal temperatures, centered over Nebraska, and snow in some areas.
Cupid enlisted 1132 couples in Chicago as the city issued more marriage licenses than any other recruiting office. Long lines formed at the license office and an auxiliary marriage court opened to handle the demand.
Edward Landen, 21, who passed the physical for enlistment, was discharged after recruiters learned he had been arrested for using disparaging language toward the uniform. He allegedly asked, Who would wear a uniform like that. Landen was released upon promising to enlist.
London April 10 Reuters states Russia has renounced any idea of territorial expansion. The claim comes from a Petrograd dispatch quoting Justice Minister Kerensky.
The article reports increasing congressional support for a conscription plan to raise an army of over five hundred thousand, with President Wilson pushing for universal service. It notes early opposition fading as Dent of Alabama backs conscription and Governor Ferguson’s telegram offers limited solace to anti conscription Texans.
Democratic Leader Kitchin said he would steer the administration war project through the House though he voted against the war resolution. He offered the caucus a chance to depose him as leader, while many congressional factions, including pacifists, were expected to back the measure.
The First Battery Louisiana Field Artillery was today called into Federal service for police purposes.
The Department of Justice issues a notice declaring that tearing down mutilating or desecrating the United States flag is a danger to public peace or safety and may lead to summary arrest and confinement.
Oklahoma City April 10. John M. Hale, a bank officer, offers all profits of his bank during the war to the government, keeping only living expenses for himself and the bank. Another banker unnamed wires McAdoo to loan $100000 without interest.
Guatemala City reports martial law declared on Monday April 9 amid disturbances along the Mexican and Salvadorean frontiers. Authorities cite German involvement as assisting the unrest.
The United States contemplates a likely war with Austria-Hungary after a diplomatic break. President Wilson may refrain from asking Congress to declare war unless an overt act occurs. Austria has seized ships in American ports, signaling hostilities. Bulgaria and Turkey may follow, officials say. Swedish Minister Engren to manage Austrian affairs as embassies depart. plans for the American embassy staff in Vienna are awaited. Austria warned the U S ten days ago of a break if the nation enters war with Germany.
British forces launched a major assault from the Cambrai to Lens sector on the Vimy ridge near Arras. A massive bombardment lit the dawn as Canadian positions on the ridge faced renewed German defenses and heavy barbed wire.
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