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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
2
Amsterdam dispatch reports German papers rebuking citizens for discussing wartime food conditions while signaling strength against Allied sea power. Commentators mock U boat claims and warn of prolonged submarine blockade effects on German ships and American naval capabilities.
The German newspaper Volks Zeitung claims the High Seas Fleet would defeat the United States in open battle, but asserts submarines will first impose world peace on the enemy and on America. The piece frames submarine warfare as the decisive leverage before any surface fleet engagement.
British troops captured the village of Gonnellieu on the front between St. Quentin and Cambrai. A number of prisoners were taken in the sharp fighting, official dispatches announced from London on April 21.
Paris dispatch reports French troops made further gains last night in grenade fighting south of Juvin court and east of Courcy. The war office states a German attack against Monthaut failed.
German army headquarters reports strong artillery firing along the River Aisne front and in Champagne yesterday afternoon. Attacks on the Chemin des Dames and Champagne fronts were repelled, while between Loos and the Arras Cambrai railway line the bombardment gradually increased.
Australian troops report a shift to open field fighting after months of trench warfare. They describe rolling wheat and turnip lands now used for combat with Australian soldiers in greatcoats behind earthworks firing over the trenches.
A war office announcement from Rome dated April 20 reports a sea and air clash near Venice on April 17. The dispatch notes trenches, shelling, and prisoner movements as Allied and German forces engage in contemporary combat scenes.
Washington April 21 1917 Navy Department figures show 4414 men enlisted in March the highest monthly total since the Spanish American War with a net gain of 3628 after expirations. March 31 saw 301 new enlistees as Admiral Palmer reorganizes recruiting and women assist nationwide. Secretary Daniels favors pay increases to retain personnel and reduce reliance on charity.
Mrs. Rose F. Deming of Palestine read her poem The Origin of the Flag at the Fiesta, Astaunca event and flag presentation in San Antonio. She and artist Miss Marie Cronin accompanied each other, Cronin contributing noted paintings displayed in Austin Capitol including works on Judge Reagan and Governor Colquitt.
A Constantinople dispatch reports Turkey has broken diplomatic relations with the United States following Austria Hungary. The Turkish government notified the American embassy and the move was not officially confirmed in Washington. Reports from Amsterdam and semi official sources in London corroborate the severance.
Judge J M Duncan died at his residence 134 West Carolina Street after a Saturday night illness. Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM Sunday from the residence with Rev Wesley Weddell officiating and interment at Mission burial park. Cecil Martin two year old son of Mr and Mrs J S Martin died at their apartments after arriving from NixonTex for medical treatment. The body will be sent to Leesville Tex for burial by Sloan Hagy Undertaking Co.
Philadelphia opinion leaders at the American Academy of Political and Social Science sessions forecast Turkey's exit from Europe and the collapse of German militarism. Toyokichi Iyenaga warned Germany’s aggression would awaken the Western hemisphere and questioned how long until Germany falls. He spoke on America Japan relations and equality for Japanese residents.
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile equipment and related services with contact numbers 971 and additional advertisement details.
San Antonio witnessed the Floral Parade and Battle of Flowers from the air as John Frost piloted an aeroplane Friday afternoon. He circled the city, soared to great heights, spiraled, then hovered above Market Square before landing at Mightmile Hill hangar on the Fredericksburg Road.
Holland has formally notified the State Department that it will maintain strict neutrality in the war between Germany and the United States. The declaration emphasizes noninvolvement and adherence to neutral status amid rising hostilities.
Austin observes San Jacinto Day with state offices largely closed. Many businesses closed for the holiday, and public activity slowed as the day passed in Texas.
Will H Parry III of Seattle Washington vice chairman of the Federal Trade Commission was at death's door today following an operation for gall stones.
Francis M. Wilson Federal district attorney announced that by order from Washington Anton Haverkamp, arrested here last week for being a German spy, has been interned at Fort Miley Kansas.
The Neue Freie Presse of Vienna reports General Brobrzyn sky, recently named minister of war after Von Krodatin’s resignation, will retire from the position. The dispatch notes the changing leadership amid ongoing military affairs and Austrian political shifts.
Sir Robert L. Borden premier of Canada was granted the freedom of Manchester. In his acceptance speech he forecast German industry being rebuilt under a strong state framework and warned that imperial integrity would be challenged if militarist rule persisted. He praised the United States joining the war as joining a common cause of liberty.
Tokio April 21 Indications show the administration’s victory in Japan’s elections though results remain uncertain as outlying districts report later. The campaign signaled a push for representative government with opponents gaining momentum. Count Okuma, once premier, lost that post last year to Count Terauchi.
Adolph Seidemann reported two highwaymen tried to rob him near the aviation camp just beyond Camp Wilson. The incident occurred about 1 30 Saturday morning as he drove from the Battle of Flowers parade. Detectives Harvey and King began investigating but found no trace of the robbers.
Two thousand khaki-clad Boy Scouts parade toward a 300 acre Potomac plot loaned by the government to grow a vegetable garden. President Wilson promised to review the event as scouts plan weekend camps to cultivate crops.
Madrid April 21 the newly formed cabinet held its initial meeting and issued a note affirming strict neutrality toward all belligerents.
London April 21 the war cabinet decides every physician and surgeon and every man with medical training of military age must be called up for service immediately.
New York April 21 doctors said Sarah Bernhardt remains seriously ill though an encouraging report was issued today.
President Wilson visited the state war and navy buildings and conferred with Secretary Baker. A Senate committee approved Senator Smith’s resolution to empower spending up to 10 million dollars to buy Chilean nitrate on government ships to fertilize Atlantic coast farms and boost food production.
A midnight blaze completely destroyed the May High School building in May, Texas, despite an entertainment event ending an hour before the fire was found. The loss is estimated at 10000 dollars with 4500 dollars insured.
Mayor Le Hoc leads a citizen committee in Puaville to erect a statue of President Wilson as announced on April 21. The project organizes local backing and fundraising efforts for the monument.
Advert says Allen's Foot Ease powder loosens tight shoes and relieves foot discomfort. Use by shaking in shoes or footbath to ease corns bunions blisters callouses and soreness. Claims instant relief and broad availability with a trial package address to Allen S. Olmsted.
Comfort Waring road district voters approved 380 000 in bonds to macadamize 90 miles of highway linking San Antonio with Iredell Fredericksburg Kerrville Comfort Warin and Boerne. D E Colp Good Roads Association said the bonds carry a substantial majority and the first completed road will be Boerne to Waring with later connections to Kerrville and Fredericksburg.
In Mexico City as the Mexican Congress opened American Ambassador Henry Fletcher was hissed by some deputies in the Chamber of Deputies while German Minister von Eckhardt received a lengthy ovation. The report, sourced from government agents in Mexico City, notes Fletcher’s hostile reception contrasted with a 30 minute plus ovation for von Eckhardt accompanied by six deputies.
The espionage bill was displaced in the Senate by the administration army bill for selective conscription. A 43 to 33 vote kept modified press censorship, and the Senate postponed the measure indefinitely while supporters push for passage. James Eads How of St Louis, the "millionaire hobo," attended.
Speaking for migratory workers a leader warned guns in their hands could be turned on the government. Labor figures predict riots as conscription looms and prices rise. A California Republican and Dent lead administration opposition to a bold volunteer plan with a 30 day trial and a looming selective draft setup.
In Washington on April 21 Senator Smith cited startling facts arguing railroads earn 7 percent on book value and that a 15 percent rate rise would add about 400 million dollars yearly. A resolution for a separate Senate investigation was sent to the committee for a report, with mixed support from other senators.
Detroit Americans and New York Nationals likely to stage another spring exhibition trip after a profitable 1916 tour. Managers Jennings and McGraw approved tentative plans for 1917 training in Texas with a route via Houston New Orleans Mobile Richmond Baltimore and possibly Newark.
Dallas marks San Jacinto Day with banks and Federal buildings closed and schools on a half holiday. Sixty to 81 years ago, General Sam Houston’s forces defeated a larger Mexican force at the San Jacinto battlefield near Houston.
Waco Texas April 21 The Association of Texas Colleges holds its first annual session with Dr C A Nichols of Southwestern University Georgetown Texas presiding. All principal universities and colleges in the state are represented.
Petrius von den Corput was executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing state prison at 12 34 p m for the murder of Barbara Wright in New York City after a long delay for a habeas corpus appeal. He proclaimed his innocence as the death penalty was carried out.
A free lecture on Christian Science will be delivered Sunday at Beethoven Hall at 3 30 o clock under the auspices of First Church of Christ Scientist of San Antonio. Charles I Ohrenstein C S B, a board member of the Mother Church lectureship in Boston, Mass, will speak. Public urged to attend. doors open at 2 45.
Representatives of a major American wood pulp importer asked US Minister Morris to intervene over a new export rule. They say the regulation renders further business nearly impossible. The rule follows Sweden's discovery that pulp bought in Sweden for the United States was being re exported to England.
W J Furr from Salem Missouri reports four to five years of bladder trouble with pain. He says Foley Kidney Pills gave relief after other medicines failed. The ad notes kidney and bladder issues cause aches dizziness and rheumatic pain and claims the pills alleviate these symptoms. Sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
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