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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
4
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President Wilson pledges government protection for Germans in the United States who live lawfully and do not aid the enemy, while about sixty convicted German offenders are interned and nearly a thousand German sailors and reservists are held as a precaution. The oath among German soldiers complicates parole and privileges, yet overall American treatment aims to mirror prior conduct as long as safety allows.
An old article reflects on the Esdraelon plain as a universal war ground, citing historic conflicts from Persia and Egypt to Napoleon and Saladin. It notes perpetual strife at Gaza and portrays the plain as soaked in blood through many eras.
A historic plain in Central Palestine extending from the Mediterranean to the Jordan is described as a perennial battleground. It cites ancient victories at Megiddo and Gilboa, battles near Bethulia, Mount Tabor, and Napoleonic campaigns, noting it has echoed with modern artillery and rifles and may rival Belgium as a world war battlefield.
The piece argues that American neutrality profits from munitions sales to Europe will reverse after entering the war. It outlines the shift from a money-making neutrality to a wartime moral stance, noting a surge of gold reserves and a plan to return funds to the entente while preserving democratic ideals. It highlights public perception of American profits and the pledge that the nation’s wealth will back democratic aims rather than mere financial gain.
The speaker argues US participation in the war would balance profits from selling munitions with aiding the Allies, shorten the conflict, save money and lives, and allow all humanity to profit from America’s move beyond neutrality. He claims motives are unparalleled and urges national unity.
San Antonio patriots are urged to display the national ensign properly. The union with the stars must be uppermost when mounted. Banners hung across streets should have the union facing north on east west streets and east on north south streets.
A brief note speculates that if Cuba declares war on Germany, China could follow, signaling broader Allied alignment during a period of global tension.
Mr Bryan informs the President his services are available on demand as a private. The query asks if recruiting stations exist in his town.
Described as low rakish craft of sinister appearance with funnels and painted slate color, the raiders on the Atlantic coast drew cautious attention from observers this Saturday.
The speaker warns the nation that a successful war is unlikely without the Colonel leading. Despite doubts, the country may have to muddle through and proceed with the effort.
Congressman Jeff McLemore of Texas protests high prices of his wife’s shoes from 12 to 14 dollars a pair. He asks the Justice Department to investigate a supposed shoe trust, arguing it is their duty to bust it. The Boston Transcript notes his shift from a controversial resolution to a domestic concern.
The Supreme Court denies a rehearing in the chicken salad case and reaffirms the ruling that the Legislature may not fund the chief executive’s household expenses. Associate Justice Yantis dissents, arguing the constitution limits only salary, not household costs, reversing his prior stance and praising his own courage.
The Mayo brothers of Rochester Minnesota donate 1,600,000 to the University of Minnesota to fund the medical research program. The corpus backs a hundred selected candidates and reverts to the donors if cooperation fails. The gift aims to maintain high instruction standards and clinical facilities.
Editorial note from the Houston Post questions critics of the anti pass law and states that the amended statute already allows many people including farmers to travel on free passes under specified conditions. The piece argues newspapers exaggerate concerns about railway passes for lawmakers.
The Majestic opens Wednesday with headliner Allan Dinehart and company on The Meanest Man in the World. Bert Fitzgibbon returns as the original Daffy Dill with surprises. Also on bill Frank Grumit One-man Glee Club Martin and Wabbrini new to San Antonio audiences Dorothy Toye two grand opera voices Mr and Mrs Gordon Wilde shadowgraph stunts Thompson's Terriers for all ages.
Despite reports, the William Fox $1,000,000 spectacle A Daughter of the Gods will not extend beyond its scheduled close tonight and tomorrow night. Fox’s extravaganza features lavish scenes including a Jamaica island city and a mythical sultan realm built at great cost.
The famous actress appears in Mothers of France for two days next weekend at the Grand Opera House. The World War wartime story shows French women bearing burdens behind the lines with Bernhardt in trenches and hospital scenes praised as vivid and realistic by critics.
The Seaside Bells, a Chicago musical comedy company, will start a four week run at the Strand Theater tomorrow. William Truehart and his dancing girls appear tonight in A Happy Waiter, his last performance in that comedy. The Strand offers a changing picture program with a special feature tonight the Country Store featuring over three hundred presents.
Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in a costly Empire Theater production of Romeo and Juliet. The show features an all star cast with elaborate sets including a Verona market scene, costumes costing $35 000 and a medieval street layout costing $25 000. The scenario was adapted from Shakespeare with final revisions by John W Noble.
President Machado sent a cablegram to President Wilson praising Americas noble resolution. A popular demonstration occurred today outside the American legation in Lisbon.
The Light corrects its Nov 1914 reports about the School Board vs architect Leo M J Dielman. No resignation was urged, only more time for the Board’s work and explanations for delays. The November 18 minutes note a misstatement by The Daily Light and a request to publish the Board’s corrected action. A Soldier’s Wife criticizes Dixie Social Club’s treatment of uniformed soldiers.
Readers discuss skating on sidewalks and dangers to pedestrians, urging enforcement against skating. A second letter argues against racial hyphenation, urging national unity and equal rights under a single American citizenship amid looming war.
About 75 to 100 depositors gathered at Moose Hall on East Crockett Street to discuss liquidation strategies for Emmett Bank. Judge Don R. Bliss outlined three options: let the receiver Augustus McCloskey settle affairs, seek bankruptcy court action, or appoint a trustee board. No plan was adopted and no report on the earlier reorganization proposal was given. A further meeting is planned.
Cuero Texas mobilizes to feed and clothe itself for the war effort. Citizens urged to grow foodstuffs as the surrounding area cooperates. Cotton clothing will be produced and uniforms made from locally grown cotton dyed with bois d’arc tree orange. School curriculum to include military training.
In Brownsville Texas officials ordered Germans and Mexican Germans to choose either the United States or Mexico, ending their long cross border routine from Matamoros. One German wished to stay in the U S but could not bring his family due to health restrictions.
The Richton Land and Development Company offers 10,000 acres near Mobile for government crop production for forces. Gulf Mobile and Northern Railway proposes agricultural agent H. H. Bolton to supervise cultivation if accepted. The idea is to employ older men unsuitable for active service.
The Battle of Flowers Association stages four performances April 17 18 and 20 with a Wednesday matinee. Twenty ballet segments include The Village Wedding of 1860 and The Birth of the Butterflies featuring 150 children. Reserved seats go on sale April 10 11 at the Grand Opera House.
The Texas Lumbermen's Association opens its 31st annual convention in Galveston with several hundred members in attendance. Opening exercises and officer reports fill the morning session as entertainment features are planned for the event running through Thursday.
An exchange states the U S anthracite mines exceed 7000 miles of tunnels with 200 miles in Schuylkill and 72 percent of output from Lehigh and Wyoming regions. Pumping water and supplying air add ongoing expense while hydraulic reclamation and timbering cost operators about 5 million dollars yearly.
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