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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
4
A historical note marks the founding on January 20 1881 of a San Antonio alliance comprising The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio 50. The merger created a regional media presence anchored in local journalism and civic coverage.
The San Antonio race sees Lewis Maverick advancing as an independent candidate for Fire and Police Commissioner. He runs without Hood or Bell support while city politics and police turmoil persist. Voters are urged to trust Maverick to reform the department and serve the public interest.
The Dallas mayoral win by an independent candidate signals a new urban political force expanding across the United States and potentially to San Antonio. The piece argues that entrenched “city fathers” monopolized politics, but voter power at the ballot box now challenges established control.
The Dallas election of independent Joe E. Lawther is seen as more than local reform. It suggests the ballot power challenges professional political machines and echoes a growing nationwide push for genuine democracy beyond the old autocratic groups. San Antonio faces a similar test in its upcoming municipal race.
The Wart urges heavy taxation of idle lands to fund the war effort and ensure food supply. He argues that unused agricultural land and vacant city lots should be valued and taxed far more than cultivated grounds, with higher rates in business districts to deter speculation and aid provisioning for the United States and its allies.
The article argues that land left unused should be taxed to force its productive use, calling the idea sound for the current situation and noting the government may eventually implement it, even if it seems somewhat socialist.
The official news agency asserts Germany will fight the United States vigorously despite US declarations of war. It warns Americans of heavy casualties and financial strain and urges maximum mobilization, noting no immediate war end is guaranteed. The piece cautions against trusting German denial of war.
Hobson notes Japan welcomes the United States entering the war but asserts it will not gain any territory in California. The remark links wartime alliance to territorial skepticism amid Pacific tensions.
The President acted unfairly toward Congress by covering the ground for declaring war so completely that orators had little to respond.
A German sailor who escaped internment attempted to enlist in the Arizona National Guard. When identified he claimed he wished to become an American citizen. The incident shows the common belief that most American citizens support others enlisting.
The Buffalo Commercial suggests Holland would join the Entente to defeat Germany if free to act but fears the danger shown by Belgium Serbia and Roumania and warns against rushing to battle like David against Goliath with half a million German troops at its borders.
In the Memphis Commercial Appeal a column lampoons women who live in constant preparation for clothing, never finishing a wardrobe as they continually plan or acquire new pieces, likening their materials to Penelope's web.
The Illinois Senate approved a call for Congress to enact universal military training and service with the House expected to follow. The piece argues against relying on a small public spirit to fill the armed forces and urges a policy that requires all citizens to contribute to the nation.
Beaumont Journal argues the U S must supply trained and physically capable men to fight a modern war using scientific methods. It rejects reliance on outdated “bucket brigades” and squirrel hunters, stressing the need for well equipped personnel to apply Edison level science in army and navy.
Allen Dinehart Frank Crumit Bert Fitzgibbon lead a cheerful vaudeville bill at the Majestic Theater with mirthful acts and warm stage presence. Dorothy Toye Gordon Wilde Martin and Fabbrini Thompson's Terriers also entertain in a varied program of song shadows dance and animal fun.
The film A Daughter of the Gods featuring Annette Kellermann and William Vox will be seen for the last time tonight. The producer spent about 1 million dollars on the production noted for 200 mermaids and grand sea set pieces. It required 29 000 horses, a fleet of ships and an entire island off Kingston Jamaica to film.
Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in a 250000 production of Romeo and Juliet at the Empire today tomorrow and Thursday. The medieval Verona sets cost 35000 for costumes and 25000 for the marketplace scene with eighteen buildings.
Local film fans await Madame Sarah Bernhardt in Mothers of France presented on Friday and Saturday at the Grand Opera House. The epic covers French trenches battlefields and Paris studios and is touted as her likely final motion picture performance.
The World Film Corporation has secured American rights to the production. The French government partially owns the feature and presented it in France under government auspices. Timeliness and its historic value, wartime scenes, and the star's international fame make it an ultra special program.
Kenneth Hawkins and W. Bissing, bee specialists from the U S Department of Agriculture and Texas A&M, return to San Antonio after visiting apiaries in Uvalde. They will tour New Braunfels to view the Honey House owned by Representative Lewis Scholl and then proceed to Beeville to inspect W H Laws apiaries, noted queen bee breeder.
Washington reports the armor plate and projectile factories will be built in Charleston West Virginia. Congress allocated 12 7 million for the project with 11 million for armor and 1 7 million for projectile facilities. Construction to begin at once per Secretary Daniels after navy board selection. The board inspected facilities in 29 cities from over one hundred offered.
President Wilson, in a Yale News interview, lauds the patriotic spirit of American colleges in the current national emergency. He credits universities, including Yale, as sources of skilled men for national service in peace or war, saying their graduates fortify the nation.
Still after licenses Chicago April 12 amid wartime drafts. Army navy and marine recruiters swarm the license office to coax recruits into delaying marriage. Ministers threaten to refuse ceremonies for men deemed slackers, as officials report long lines at the day’s start.
In St Louis on April 12 the Progressive party opened a convention to declare its war policy and outline reform aims. The meeting is expected to address opposition to reactionary elements during wartime and continue through the week.
Twenty five members of the Associated Retail Dealers of St. Louis announce that unmarried enlisted employees will receive half pay during military service and married employees will receive full pay. Mrs Louisa Morris Gazzam Dies. ST LOUIS April 2 The burial of Mrs Louisa Morris Gazzam foster mother of Winston Churchill the novelist was to take place today Mrs Gazzam aged 81 died in Boston Monday Churchill was adopted by the couple when he was a boy.
Fort Worth Texas April 12 two Texas men were honored by the Brotherhoods when M F Barnett of Fort Worth was chosen chairman and L F Ward of Austin secretary at the day’s meeting.
Patriotic Negroes in Denton meet and approve resolutions pledging allegiance to the American people and loyalty to the Stars and Stripes during a mass gathering.
The Texas compressmen, numbering about three hundred, gather in Fort Worth for their annual meeting on April 2 to discuss industry issues and standards.
Letter argues for equitable tax burdens and questions voluntary defense funding. The writer, T. J. Owings, compares voluntary subscriptions to conscription and urges taxing wealth for national defense. Public opinion on taxation and defense is presented with a call for funded national security.
A reader questions if well known gamblers bought votes in the recent school election, noting activity in the First and Third Wards. The letter urges swift, certain justice, stronger government action against crime, and confidence that courts and judges will improve public safety.
An elderly speaker appeals to young men to join with the President, urging loyalty, national service, and Americanism. She recalls her husband’s Civil War era enlistment, describes Uncle Sam’s enduring support, and emphasizes unity, duty, and Honor to San Antonio. She signs as Mrs Nancy Henderson.
A dialogue fragment shows Mrs Bilson lamenting that a Wilson child frequently goes to the grocery, while Mr Bilson jokes the family lives from can to mouth, eating as they go. The exchange hints at family poverty and constant shopping trips.
New Orleans April 12 Discussion at the Cut-Over Land Conference of the South on plans to use about 100 million acres of cut-over timber lands to boost the nation s food supply. Carl Vrooman urged farmers to organize into an army of food producers and the South to divert crops from King Cotton to feed allies and support war aims.
National Socialist party convention in St Louis adopts a basis report denouncing the United States declaration of war with Germany. Debate runs late as 140 back the majority war opposition, 31 back a radical minority, and five support a pro US stance. Louis Boudin and John Spargo are cited among delegates.
Denny McGee, city health registrar, reports March death rate 1.696 per 1000, 1.992 with hospital arrivals. 269 burial permits issued. Infant deaths show 37 of Mexican parentage under one year and 13 of other nationalities. two-year-olds tally 15 vs five elsewhere. Fifteen deaths by violence. 170 births recorded, 78 female and 92 male.
Major John M. Burke died in Washington at age seventy four after visiting friends for weeks. A former scout in Indian wars and longtime publicity representative for Buffalo Bill Cody, Burke traveled with the Wild West show to the United States and Europe and was honored by European leaders.
A Petrograd dispatch to Reuters reports the provisional government orders all fit for fodder corn and cereals from the 1916 harvest placed at state disposal. The 1917 harvest reserves, save seed and peasant family needs, are also expropriated.
Fragmentary dialogue features Candie remarking on a person aged 28 and a Commscot dose. The text shows names Miss Snappe and Mr Goodlugh in a teasing, stagey exchange with interruptions and speculative questions.
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