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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
1
A dramatic World War I report describes an American ship sinking a submarine and a fierce battle in France. It notes the Wotan Line resisting Entente assaults as fresh forces clash, highlighting intense hand to hand fighting and strategic pressure on multiple fronts.
The article reports Spain moving toward joining the world conflict as German strategy on the Petrograd front and anti German sentiment rise in Madrid. It notes Premier Count Romanones has resigned after sending a note to Berlin and cites South American anti German sentiment influencing Spain.
Captain Rice of the American ship Mongolia said the submarine was sunk after a 1000 yard hit in British waters on April 19. He reported the periscope was shattered and oil appeared on the water as the submarine disappeared.
The French commission led by General Joffre and former Premier Viviani landed safely at the Washington Navy Yard shortly after noon today.
H C Poe former president of the Temple State Bank and key witness against Governor Ferguson was detained by Dallas police on an alleged real estate embezzlement tied to a $3000 sum. Sheriff Hugh Smith of Bell county said a warrant existed while Temple officials offered few details. Poe claimed no charges beyond possible banking law violation and planned to open a new bank.
The report notes unrest in Germany with conservatives and national liberals attacking Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg over subservience to socialists as Reichstag adjourns to May 2. It cites European discontent, the Danish king’s Stockholm visit and a Swedish May Day labor demonstration led by Hjalmar Branting warning the government against interference.
London dispatch reports the Reichstag will adjourn until May 2 after a short session. Socialist leader Philip Scheidemann lamented the quick adjournment while George Ledebauer urged an immediate meeting to discuss the food crisis and warned thousands of workers have quit work. An uproar followed Ledebauer’s remarks as permission to continue was refused.
The forecast says tonight will be fair and colder with clear skies. Thursday is expected to be fair with no precipitation and mild daytime temperatures.
In Copenhagen on April 25 reports describe renewed pressure against Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. Dissension over civil reforms peace terms and food shortages fuels agitation. Conservative papers demand strong leadership while Liberal organs call for decisive domestic and foreign policy.
South Carolina’s new prohibition law sets a monthly limit of one quart of liquor wine or beer for a male adult or household head with in person delivery and an affidavit for medicinal purposes. Religious bodies may receive a gallon monthly and heads of Jewish families a gallon during Passover.
Forecast by The Light lists city by city conditions with temperatures winds and notable changes. St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and others show clear rain snow and varying wind directions with low and high temperatures across the 24 to 74 hour spans.
Kalamazoo Michigan April 25 Michigan women are asked to pledge themselves not to eat any potatoes until the spring crop is in. The movement sponsored by Rev Caroline Bartlett Crane state chair for Michigan Women's Campaign for Patriotic Service aims to obtain seed potatoes for farmers and has set up a seed potato clearing house.
A cable gram from Athens quoted by the Atlantis says Greece is on the point of entering the war as an ally of the entente powers. The message arrived in New York on April 25 and was published by the Greek daily.
Washington April 25 Secretary McAdoo presented British Ambassador with a treasury warrant for 200 million dollars. It marks the first loan by the United States under the seven billion dollar war finance measure to an entente government.
British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour states allied governments will not seek a formal alliance with the United States. He praises American entry into World War I and urges continued support toward defeating Prussian militarism. He notes the French commission arrival, including General Joffre, and recalls the Marne battle as decisive.
Juarez, Mexico April 25 Caranza forces under General Eduardo Hernandez defeated Francisco Villa’s command at Carmen between San Buenaventura and Moctezuma. General Muriel Ochoa, a top Villa commander, was killed. About three hundred Villa troops were killed or wounded.
May wheat sold at 2.50 a bushel on the Chicago board of trade with a bid of 2.51 3-4 shortly after. Prices for wheat, corn and oats rose to new high levels, marking a historic peak on the exchange.
Beeville Texas April 25 Paul Ahr a 15 year old Beeville boy has been made manager of the Beeville Western Union office. He has served as messenger and recently passed a strong examination. His promotion from $15 to nearly $100 monthly marks a rapid rise as he assumes leadership of the office.
Fort Worth April 25 The 20 percent miners pay rise demand from Texas miners may force coal operators to shut down before agreeing to the raise W F Nance of Newcastle says He attends a meeting of the mine arbitration board Texas miners led by president John Wilkinson have announced joining the Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas miners in demanding the 20 percent increase.
The Mongolia steamed from New York for London on April 7 in its second voyage since Germany’s February 1 submarine decree. The 13,638 ton American flag ship carried US Navy gunners under a lieutenant. Built in 1904 at Perth Amboy New Jersey for Mail Steamship, later acquired by International Mercantile Marine in 1915.
Washington reports the government will not announce or comment on the destruction of a German submarine by the steamer Mongolia at this time. The policy is to withhold details pending further developments.
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