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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
1
A public demonstration pro claims Vitalitas is a pure tonic aiding digestion rheumatism and chronic ailments. Attendees are invited to sample the tonic daily and obtain a booklet detailing its origin, benefits and ingredients at Sommey's Drug Store.
San Antonio school leaders including Walton Hood toured northern and Pacific Coast cities to study high school systems. Seattle's model impressed with free clinics, delinquent and corrective schools, and a per student treatment cost of about one dollar. Hood intends to apply lessons to expand San Antonio schools beyond current facilities. Also, two declarations of intention to become U S citizens were filed in federal court by Louis Francelstein and Aeron Lolbix Aronow. Francelstein arrived in 1718. Aronow from Kocha pat, Russia, in 171?
A U S commissioner accuses J H Juergens of writing and sending a threatening letter to President Woodrow Wilson. The letter, dated July 12 and signed Emil Bobring, demanded neutrality or punishment. Juergens is charged with writing this missive and is to appear before Commissioner Caldwell for a hearing this afternoon. US District Attorney Camp joined the San Antonio inquiry today.
In San Francisco the National German American Alliance begins its second day with a plan to oppose prohibition using education and strategic methods. Secretary Adolph reports favoring prohibition and urges a defined approach. Dr. GJ Hexamer urges German American unity, blending loyalty to the USA with heritage from the Fatherland.
A city council harbor committee began tests on the stability of excursion steamships sailing from Chicago. The board includes naval architect W. J. Wool and engineers Henry M. Allen Wiltay A. Nelson Herbert H. Fivans Adam F. Weckler and F. H. Avery. Sand bags weighing a full load of passengers will be placed on one side to simulate uneven weight.
Federal grand jury continues evidence on the steamship Christopher Columbus to determine seaworthiness after the Eastland disaster. Investigators weigh alleged cranky performances of ships as Eastland sufferers pursue relief funds. Protracted fundraising nears 230000 dollars with propsed increases from forthcoming benefits.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo arrived in Cornish New Hampshire with Mrs Meads for a summer home after an eighteen hour stay. He said his visit was social and discussed matters with Provident Watson. He favored government ownership of ships and emphasized pushing the whipping question and budgeting reforms in Congress. President Wilson remained at Harrakenden speaking with the McAdoos before resuming work in his study.
London officials reserved judgment in a case over cargo from Norwegian steamers Alfred Nobel Kim and Bjornstjerne Bjornsen and Swedish Fridland detained by Britain. Sir Frederick Smith argued the entire cargo should be condemned as intended for Germany and that claimants failed to prove innocent destination, alleging fraud by American shippers.
Rio de Janeiro Aug 2 seran Allermann Werther son in law of the influential foreign minister was killed last night while attempting to gain possession of his children from his former wife who had divorced him. The divorce trial begun in September 19 resulted in sensational disclosures. The baroness testified that Werther seized important diplomatic papers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and threatened her with death when she protested. She said he communicated to Krupps and other German firms documents referring to Brazil's defenses.
Louis Mo banker Johnson, longtime cashier of Merantile National Bank, killed himself last night with a pistol after a failing fortune. Authorities report a loss of about 1 600 000 with 19 6 000 outstanding in debts. Johnson had served as cashier for six years and left the bank shaken and in mourning.
Germany and Britain publish three notes on neutral trading rights in wartime. The British notes defend blockade and prize court actions as legal, while the German note reiterates disputes over the sinking of the ship William P Frye. U.S. response to British and German notes expected. Neches case prompts defense of allies' right to cut off German commerce. Also reports a postponed Bon Antonis school board meeting and staff changes at Main Avenue High.
Reports indicate South American nations may support a peace plan in Mexico as General Villa consolidates power. Delegations complain of confiscations and currency controls hurting private business from Chihuahua to Parral, with hunger rising while mines face potential disruption.
Secretary Lansing announced representations to Villa regarding confiscation of American property in Chi humthea. He said there has been no consent to such acts and warned that property will be paid for.
Confirmation from Monterey via Laredo reports that Esmnnio and Raoul Madero have abandoned the Vilsia troops and fled into the United States. It is also stated that their families have followed, amid a defect in their command.
Vera Cruz reports Gen Ai yaro Qhregan told Premier Cerransa that in a teatime with Villa’s troops they captured over 1,000,000 rounds of ammunition and other supplies from the northern leader. General Castro at San Luis Potosi says telegraphic lines to Tam rica le are open again and messages pass unbroken, with troops assigned to patrol the line to stop cutting of communications.
Dispatches from Monterey report Villa's forces burned and destroyed many structures in evacuating Aguascalientes. They allegedly executed civilians and levied a half million dollars in gold. Reports also claim mutinies and revolts near Guzman and Juarez with officers replaced by Generals Contreras and Ocien.
An explosion in the United States Arsenal experimental department in Brente Fort Philadelphia injures three besides James Haritins who is killed. Captain A Withel, the department head, is resigning to take charge of a private armaments plant as investigators begin a formal inquiry.
Washington dispatch reports the British steamer Therlad sunk by a German submarine last week tried to flee when ordered to stop. An American, Mark Wiley, died from shelling wounds on the vessel. The tragedy underscores ongoing naval peril in wartime.
A weather summary notes rain and cooler conditions in parts of Texas while San Antonio saw a brief north wind shift and a temporary drop in temperatures. July records show high 101, low 67 with 0.82 inches of total precipitation and sparse cloud cover, marking one of the heavier July rainfalls in decades.
T R B Baer told San Antonio Hotel Men's Association members at the Bowser hotel gathering that San Antonio shows the best conditions in the nation for tourism with prospects for a solid winter advertising campaign. He cited golf facilities in San Diego and Omaha and urged hotels to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce, endorsing public golf courses and a Brackenridge opening. A plan for weekly car trips to boost tourist appeal was approved, beginning with a Medina dam run, and committees on golf and conventions were formed with named members.
Chicago August 1 Secretary Ketfield resumed his inquiry into the Bastland disaster avoiding the federal courts by calling witnesses not subpoenaed by the federal grand jury. The state and federal inquiries continued with witnesses examined as Hoyne suggested indictments may be returned soon.
The Western Electric Company released the final roll of its employees and friends aboard the vessel. The report identifies 688 area, two dead, and 141 missing. Judge Landis ordered bond release for Steamboat Inspectors Reid and Eckliff at 2600 each. Thurman pledged court appearances a week later as hearings on a habeas corpus writ proceed.
A five member delegation led by the French Archbishop of Port-au-Prince and escorted by a Washington Navy ship officer arrived in Cape Haitian from Port-au-Prince to urge a truce between government troops under General Boyrand and rival factions led by Dr. Refulgo Bobo. Local authorities hesitated to host mediation talks as unrest continues in the Morin quarter.
Mississippi voters head to the polls as Democrats name candidates for state and county offices in a statewide primary. Governor Earl Brewer’s successor race draws a large field including Lt. Gov. H Al Quin, House Speaker Ts Bravail, State Treasurer Marion W Bally Natches, and John Tt. Tally Hatheshura. Many other offices’ nominees await confirmation by a state party committee.
Rumors report the British steamship Ranza sunk by a German submarine with many crew lost near Faverspool. details disputed by the British Admiralty. Also noted are funeral services for Colonel G. B. Brackett in Washington and a nearby explosion tragedy in Prohio near Free.
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