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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
6
An exclusive AP leased wire day report provides concise international and domestic notices, quick briefs, and market movements. It summarizes key events, political shifts, economic updates, and notable statements from officials and organizations. The dispatch prioritizes timely facts and sourced quotes for rapid newsroom use.
The Audit Bureau of Circulation audited The San Antonio Light and found its circulation trustworthy among major newspapers. Advertisers in America and Europe recognize the audit as authoritative, enabling the Light to guarantee 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any rival newspaper.
La Epoca reports a diplomatic victory for Argentina after German negotiators pledge not to molest Argentine food ships. The exchange follows the Toro sinking off Spain by a German submarine, raising questions about Germany’s regard for neutral rights and Argentina’s stance as a neutral nation.
The speaker compares current wartime liberty on the oceans with past neutrality, stating the United States enjoys more freedom of the seas as a belligerent than as a neutral. He notes Germany did not grant this freedom.
The piece denounces traitors in New Ulm Minnesota officials suspended for opposing enlistments and hints at boycotts against loyal Americans. It warns such actions risk harming innocent German born citizens and urges swift government punishment of real traitors to avert widespread resentment. It also draws a parallel to Argentina where discriminatory taxation harms developing housing and calls for root-and-branch reform.
President Irigoyen of Argentina vows to pay rents for poor Buenos Aires residents facing eviction. Despite praise for his philanthropy, experts note rents remain high due to inequitable property taxes, a factor in tenant poverty and ongoing evictions.
The Chicago Butter and Egg Board announces a winter forbearance removing any dollar butter and dollar eggs price support. Officials cite market stabilizing measures and shifting commodity policies to ease cost pressures on retailers and consumers.
The text notes the Japanese vow of eternal friendship to the United States at George Washington's tomb and recalls claims that Japan originated initiating war without a declaration.
Friends prepared to bury a man killed in an accident believed to be Henry W. Pihl of Milwaukee. He suddenly reappeared and halted the ceremony. By counting floral tributes he determined his standing with his friends and stopped the funeral.
A Stringfield Republican note recalls that the Nelson of Trafalgar would fail today with his one arm one eye damaged head and chronic invalidism. The defender of the admiralty argues that Nelson’s era valued fighters more than medical fitness.
A Buffalo Express opinion laments failure to hear President Wilson's war justification. It argues senators and others must understand and tell La Follette the war's purpose so listeners grasp why the nation fights. The piece urges active communication and attention to the war’s aims.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Washingtons Bureau of Standards experiments on concrete ocean going ships to curb submarine threats. Concrete barges exist and ocean vessels are under construction in Norway and on the Pacific Coast.
The Baltimore News notes German makers have begun producing a tobacco substitute for pipe use. The blend mixes strawberry leaves lavender fennel and woodruff, sold at about 75 cents per pound as Germany follows demand and supply strains in army contractor markets.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger remarks on U S actions in Cuba noting gratitude for turning over German liners to the United States. It credits Cuba with allied sentiment in the war against Germany and highlights a Spanish heritage courtesy in their gesture.
Moscow Aug 28 The city hosts the ecumenical Orthodox congress with a daylong procession of the cross and all national service for salvation of Holy Russia. A huge pilgrimage from village churches fills Red Square and the Kremlin as bishops monks and laypeople participate. The five hundred congress members will convene Wednesday in the Temple of the Savior.
Major General Henry T. Allen commander at Camp Travis and his staff will be guests of the City Club at a beefsteak dinner at the Gunter Hotel. The date is to be a Thursday night replacing the regular weekly luncheon. Frank Patton and Percy Tyrrell were chosen to invite General Allen and his staff. A program was assigned to a committee led by H. H. Haile with W. S. Stires and L. Herrington. Lieutenant Robert S. Marx of Cincinnati spoke briefly of San Antonio and its citizens.
The Holmes cotton gin west of Lockhart burned last night causing about 10000 dollars in losses. No further details on causes or injuries were provided.
Four inches of rain fell in Eagle Pass in 24 hours, the heaviest single rainfall this year. The downpour began after midnight and lasted until 5:30 am, with measurements near 2.78 inches and 1.25 inches in subsequent gauges. Reports of cloudbursts 15 miles southeast and bridges washed out, plus heavy rain near Del Rio. The storm followed a northwest path about 20 miles wide, soaking the ground and aiding cattle pasture prospects for fall and winter.
Vivian Martin stars in A Kiss for Susie at the Empire Theatre in a Paramount release. The photoplay follows Susie amid poverty and sudden fortune as she helps her family and lover, with a Matt and Jeff comedy and a Pathe News reel. On Saturday, Alice Brady appears in To Dancer's Peril as part of the program.
The Majestic Theater premieres a Sunday matinee program featuring The Girl From Amsterdam petite extravaganza, Private Louis Hart in a Hercules act, Olga the dancing violinist, and dancing surprises by Mende and Selle. Rich and Lenore present Trip to Melody land, Boyle and Brown perform a bright comedy skit, and the Four Kings dazzle on the tight wire with daring feats.
Austin Aug 31 The only living Texas Senate sergeant at arms who served at an impeachment trial of a state official is M F Hornbuckle. The presiding officers in two other impeachment trials are now dead.
Senator Suiter plans a bill for majority nominations for all Texas offices. Acting Governor Hobby would submit the question during the third called session. If no majority in a primary, a second race between top two would be held. Bills on state funds depository and pink boll worm relief also discussed.
Waco Texas August 31 Mr and Mrs S P Adams report four sons volunteering for service. W F Adams serves in Company K Second Texas infantry while W S B L and E L Adams enlist in Company I Texas coast artillery now stationed at Galveston. Parents express pride in their patriotism.
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