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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
1
A fragmentary report describes the Federated Union proposing measures to halt hostilities, with leaders debating tactics and public support. The text mentions Wilson and wartime governance, plus opposition from various factions and social groups in a tense national mood.
Fragmentary report claims Cruma asserts imminent end of war as leaders from Toro Apel IF-Ceant Miura and Jaystovee premiere speeches. Mentions journalists counting days and toll of conflict, with references to exhausted human resources and potential peace terms.
New York April 17 The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court unanimously affirms a lower court ruling denying Harry Thaw a mason’s release back to New Hampshire. Thaw remains committed at Matteawan State Hospital for the criminally insane.
Jagged OCR excerpt outlines extradition for conspiring to influence Thaw case outcomes. It mentions plans for a popular trial in New York and orders affecting Verne Lint Malton, with Thaw resisting and the state seeking execution stay. Authorities prepare for a high profile legal process.
Fragmentary text shows residents discussing school funding and bond issues during wartime, mentioning bond fees, expenditures on school construction, and public approval of higher taxes to support education. Includes quotes about wartime sacrifice and public sentiment toward school buildings and maintenance.
A list of settlements paid to employees under the state industrial accident law was announced by the State Industrial Accident Board. Names of employers and insurers appear with amounts, including Maryland Casualty Co, American Indemnity Co, and Southwestern Surety Co, among others. Several claims were approved for varying sums while others were disapproved as inadequate.
A corned print shown at the corner library exhibit traces a historic San Antonio map and letter collection. Mrs. F T Sharp of Oakland Street found a 1978 Summer discovery in the Bavarian Alps area, leading to a photo of the cathedral and village cluster with notes on the city’s Lone Ago lawn and mountain sightlines.
New York April 17 feverish trading dominated by steel and locomotive shares. Major movers included New York Air Brake Baldwin Locomotive and St. Paul lines with sharp gains in early and late dealings. Steel led the market with substantial block purchases and persistent strength as investors chased volume and prompted price climbs.
Ludwig Paul Selbach, claiming American status, was remanded in custody in London on charges of being an alien enemy for failing to register under British rules. He admitted Hamburg birth but presented a dubious American declaration dated 1900. The U.S. State Department released a London consular telegram stating after April no aliens may enter or leave the U.K. without a passport or photo ID, and notes no passport record for Selbach in two years of files.
In Roderfield West Virginia on April 7 a Davy Pocahontas Coal Co mine suffered a fatal gas explosion killing three miners. Only six of the 209 workers normally in the pit escaped the blast as the town hears conflicting casualty reports and authorities investigate the incident.
German statement claims bombs dropped in Greenwich and other towns as Zeppelin and flying craft are said to roam over England. Reports note light damage in several cities including Strassburg and Sirass, with limited civilian casualties and ongoing Allied counterclaims of German losses.
A fragmentary wire service item notes a Zeppelin image over England and claims British authorities blocked further transmissions. It references damages and casualties among officers and mentions defensive measures and patrols, with garbled details about Holland and airmanship.
April 17 report from Amsterdam states a hostile airship dropped twelve bombs on the city of Serassburg, capital of Alence Lorraine. It vanished toward a northwest direction under anti-aircraft fire. Two persons were slightly wounded. otherwise no major damage reported.
Berlin says the raid reached London area near Greenwich but London dispatches report no air raid reached the city. The German statement claims shells fell on docks and British patrol casualties, while official British outlets note no near hit occurred and no casualty details are provided.
New Orleans cotton markets climb to a new high as traders note speculative activity. Despite forecasts of export setbacks, foreign clearances this week remain robust, with figures near 71,074 bales. Prices reflect buoyant demand and extensive American cotton afloat for Europe during April.
Joey M. Rangel, leader of a 1913 gun running expedition from Cardzo Springs toward Vic Derder, was sentenced to life imprisonment. Judge Anderson urged resignation to the penitent, while Rangel, speaking in Spanish, claimed the sentence unjust and said he would have appealed if possible. Witnesses tied him to the gang and the group’s plot to seize arms for the Mexican government. others in the band were convicted, with one deputy among those captured.
The Ban Ancods Gas and Edearrie Company and the Ban Antonio irmie- Gon Company were relieved of debt totaling $1,800,000 by leading stockholders who exchanged stock for the amount. The Traction Company expended $7,109,000 and the Gas and Electric Company $700,409 in improvements including new tracks, paving, and street extensions. Capitalizations rise to $2,500,000 for the Traction Company and $4,200,000 for the Gas and Electric Company, with $100 par value per share.
Fifty two players tee off at 2 pm in a mixed foursome event with 42 participants noted. Prizes offered by EB Chandler include awards for each member of the winning pair with vest net scores. Readouts list numerous pairings including Mrs J Lapham and Dr J Burleson, Mrs J Bennett and Dr J Venable, and other couples competing in the tournament.
Former provisional Mexican president Huerta issued a statement denying any rights or concessions to Japan or other foreign powers along the Lower California coast. He asserted that as constitutional provisional president he did not make treaties ceding Mexican territory or autonomy, regardless of potential personal gains.
Washington April reports discuss plans for Atlantic fleet maneuvers in Narragansett Bay. Secretary Daniels and high naval officials planned a June New York visit for the Arizona launch and a July Panama Canal transit en route to the Pacific exposition.
The American Line steamship St Louis with J Louis sailing today for Liverpool carries surgeons and twenty four nurses to join Belgian relief efforts. Red Cross gifts include medical supplies, hospital gear, and a consignment of cotton bandages and instruments valued at $20,000 to Belgium via La Panne.
Washington April 1 Delegates and state regents at the first formal meeting of the Laughters of the American Revolution discussed reducing the continental hall debt from 180000 to 378000, after a $40000 cut last year. Measures were adopted to accelerate further debt relief as delegates prepare for the annual convention next Monday.
Lands restored to enterable status from withdrawn land drop by more than half a million acres, total 623,799. Major restores include coal and phosphate domain holdings. Homestead Act extended to new states Kansas and Booth Pakens, with 320 acre tract entries to be designated soon.
A San Francisco celebration marks the anniversary of the 1906 earthquake with military and civic parades and formal ceremonies at the Pan-Pacific Exposition. A lavish program staged by the San Francisco Progressive Club is also scheduled for tonight.
U S Ambassador to Japan George Guthrin left Yokohama to return to the United States for the coronation of Charles temper, expecting to be back by early November. Meanwhile the Panhandle of Texas endured heavy rain, with 1.9 to five inches reported over three days, affecting crops and range conditions.
Confederate veterans and friends will decorate the graves at the Confederate cemetery on Sunday afternoon in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The program includes a March of the Dead, a sermon by the camp chaplain, a vocal solo, a chorus and a presentation, followed by wreath laying and grave decoration.
Montclair New Jersey Apell 17 reports that a class of housemaids in the United States completed twelve lessons in domestic science at public schools. Twenty girls, each invited their mistress to a luncheon, to demonstrate their proficiency and a graduate cohort was promised advanced study next fall.
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