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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
5
An outbreak of bridge fires along Southern Pacific routes led to guard deployments at major spans. A deaf and mute Black youth was ordered to stop by a guard near Waelder, was shot when he advanced, and the guard was arrested on a $500 bond awaiting Gonzales County grand jury action.
Charles I Ohrenstein of Syracuse New York member of the Mother Church lectureship delivered a Christian Science address at Beethoven Hall Sunday afternoon under First Church of Christ Scientist San Antonio auspices. He was introduced by D J Woodward who noted the hall was filled with visitors from towns across the region.
A San Antonio mass meeting at the Grand Opera House adopted a unanimous resolution endorsing universal military service as the only effective method to raise an army and navy. Edwin Chamberlain telegraphed copies to Texas congressmen and notified President Wilson and several senators of the action.
The sixty-first anniversary gathering in Los Angeles by the Texas Society featured Miss Irma Wahrmund of San Antonio and Los Angeles, who created The Light recounting Texans in California remembering the San Jacinto victory. A Sycamore Grove picnic included an LA mayoral address, Judge Porter reading Wilson’s war message, and several patriotic talks.
A convalescent writes of Rheumatic relief after trying Cadomene Tablets and a nerve tablet regimen, reporting improved health and calling Cadomene a cure. Letters from Needham, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh praise the product, noting widespread use and a money back guarantee. The ad claims Cadomene as prescribed by a great physician and sold by all druggists.
In Austin on April 23 the Senate stood and sang My Country Tis of Thee after a move to adopt patriotic songs in public schools. Senator Gib son gave a flag pledge and praised President Wilson while Texas backed the national war policies. An error in the state highway commission law was found, duplicating two pages with same subject matter. A correction via the governor’s recommendation was discussed for the extra session.
Fred W. Davis state agriculture head and Prof E D Shurter of the University of Texas were due in San Antonio Monday to a 4 30 pm Chamber of Commerce session planning further moves in the food and feed drive. They will send three and two men respectively with W B Lanham named as special assistant for the district. Officials urge bankers and businessmen to attend and a selective conscription plan will supply at least 25 workers daily.
B L Spencer of Taft Texas offers 49 vacant Laurel Heights lots as small farm sites. He provides lot numbers and Mr Roark will apportion the land to those in need. Additional offers of one to six lots have been made and Roark stands ready to allot these sites for small farms.
Col George W Ely of Gen George P Harrison staff toured the South to rally veterans for the Washington Confederate reunion set for June 5 to 7. He noted record enthusiasm and predicts a large turnout, with sons of veterans eager to join. He advocated voluntary enlistment before conscription and urged continued service in the next term.
Jule G. Smith of Fort Worth offered the Fort Worth Elevators Company facilities, the largest grain elevator in Texas, to the War Department as a potential quartermaster depot for nationwide grain supplies. The department appreciated the gesture but cannot accept until Congress passes the necessary army legislation. The offer will be renewed once the law is enacted.
In New York on April 23 the Cuba News Bureau disclosed alleged plans for a new Cuban revolution with May 20 set as the uprising date. A purported proclamation from a Liberal leader urges supporters to view President Menocal as an usurper after May 20. Evidence cited includes correspondence with an anti-American Mexican editor.
Edward McClannahan, longtime San Antonio division passenger agent, receives a May 1 promotion after 17 years of service. A San Antonio notable, he rose from Beaumont clerk in 1893 and he is active in Masonic and civic circles. Reeves to succeed as San Antonio passenger and ticket agent. George and Reynolds reassigned within the company.
The St Marys College dramatic department presented Riche lieu of the Conspiracy at the Grand Opera House with matinee and night shows. The production features Louis XIII era intrigue with the Duke of Orleans and Count de Baradas facing fate as conspirators and victims. The cast lists many student players in roles from Richelieu to guards and clerks, with a staged program of overtures, acts, and period dances across five days.
The first death among troops encamped near Springfield occurred Saturday. Terry Miller of Company M Chicago Heights Sixth Infantry died of pneumonia at St. John's Hospital. His home was in Kentucky.
Sealed proposals will be received until 11 00 am April 24 1917 for job printing ruling and furnishing paper and cardboard for headquarters during fiscal year beginning July 1 1917. Further information upon application Adv
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