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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
1
Premier Stephan Tisza spoke at Budapest on Austria Hungary Germany relations. He praised wartime unity, warned against disunity, and stressed the alliance with Germany while noting Austrian tensions. The speech framed the war as a fusion of peoples and a test of patriotism amid wartime alliances.
German newspapers hail submarine actions against British trade lines. Articles praise the U boat campaign as a new phase in the war, noting extended ranges from base and potential disruption of transatlantic commerce. Critics discuss Britain's effort to choke enemy supply and applaud Tirpitz’s naval strategy.
The report notes German submarines in the English Channel near Liverpool on Saturday afternoon attacking British steamers Ber Grauchen and Linda Blahche near the Kilevan. It also mentions torpedoings by U-boat Julio and Emden, with Palbfluter and several other vessels involved, indicating resumed ops and multiple sinkings in surrounding waters.
Dr. D Zucht as next friend of Kaotlidyan Arthur William and Rosalyn aged 10 and years sues in Fifty seventh district court seeking writs of mandamus and injunction to force San Antonio city schools to admit his unvaccinated children. He argues city council lacks authority to require vaccination for school attendance and cites state law for independent district governance. case set for ten o'clock Tuesday morning.
Eduardo Telves and Francine Samiom Gravor obtain a marriage license. Agnes Holdachuler and Vogt hold licenses, as do Norma Weer and partner, with others listed among recent filings.
The San Antonio attorney West, a longtime Texas official, is reportedly to be sent by the president on a temporary confidential mission to Mexico or Alaska. He expects a call from Attorney General Gregus and plans to remain in Washington until summoned. West, a native of Austin, has a notable public career and is currently receiver for the San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf railroad.
The Texas insurance commission announced a reduction in final insurance rates under the schedule for seven towns due to good fire records over the past three years. Towns listed include Yorktown Luna Motio Wiotowia Digin El Campo Halsettsrie Bowie Vernon with varying credit allowances and percentage reductions on policies written from January 1 to December 31, 1915.
A Supreme Court decision challenges state regulatory reach over inland regions and cross state commerce. The ruling affects how California and other states may regulate rates for transport between San Pedro, Avaten, and Santa Catalina Island, signaling limits to state authority. Wheat prices rose to $4.62 on commodity markets, gaining eight cents since Monday.
An article details Emperor Wilhelms praising of the Landwehr's front-line service in Berlin. He commends comrades for readiness to march to the front and notes the Landwehr’s bravery in recent actions. The piece weaves in personal anecdotes and a glimpse of wartime morale and loyalty.
A court hearing outlines alleged hard luck cases and charity in a police and court context. It describes a man named Ward and others who helped or owed money, including a dying wife and a request for assistance during distress. The narrative references receipts, transfers, and doubtful motives as the court probes financial entanglements.
The hearing begins on a request by Teed roof the La Antonia Uvalde and Grit railroad to cut wheel rates for engine firemen conductors and yard workers. Sluder is sworn in and testimony proceeds while deputy A J Campbell administers oath to A R Ponder as receiver. Judge Sheppard will decide if wage scale decreases are justified with a report to be filed after hearings. President Wilson's Mexico visit affects the proceedings as West and other officials travel to Washington.
A new Vibrolithic pavement process is being tested on Preap street between Navarra and Marys streets in San Antonio. A heavy vibrator compacts concrete before tamping, claiming a forty percent increase in density and forty to fifty year lasting durability, with vibro-tar finish slated days after paving. R C Stubbs of Dallas, producer, notes San Antonio has funds for large street improvements and that over 2500 workers are employed in permanent work.
A display at the Alamo features relics once owned by J B Mardin a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The items are now in the care of Lr Reedtitt a retired physician from Texas who visited friends in San Antonio and claims kinship to Ros Hardin. The exhibits include a worn Minne Netahter Wins that traveled with Mardin for many years.
In Houston area reports traffic and street work delays. The Traction U company will delay paving Travia aleret hig until the Saladad street track is completed. The Praction Gorm pany planned installation GE Smeka and switchoy id Houston streets on January 1 but traffic conditions prevent paving until an open drive through TPrugiy street becomes available. Street line rentals cannot begin until Saladad street track construction completes. W. B. Torlt, president of Trace Man Company, says lines will operate near current routes for now.
A Masonic lecture scheduled for Tuesday night in San Antonio will be delivered by Rev. Hugh McLellan under the San Antonio commandery No. 7 Knights Templar. Organized by the National Masonic Research Society, the event aims to educate masons on the history and philosophy of the organization with additional lectures to follow.
President Wilson told Senate naval committee chairman today he favored building two battleships this year and disagreed with Mr Tit Wins on when to start construction. He suggested design and funding should proceed with a European theater context guiding the next year’s ship program.
In Chicago voters await registration asban scramble for suffrage details appears amid confusion over dates and proposals. Arkansas vote endorses a subcommittee inquiry while other regions report mixed support and candidate managers push for orderly turnout.
Sailings are suspended by the Belfast board amid wartime disruption. The report mentions construction trenches and shelter devices, with details of mine-firework defenses and gun emplacements. It cites Champagne northeast of Mesnitie Hirlus and notes limited German activity in the Argonne and Vosges areas.
Reported advances on the left bank of the Vistula with German trenches captured in the Borimow region and heavy fighting near Tabriz in Persia. Russian forces also repelled German assaults along the Warsaw front while advancing in Bukovina and Carpathian sectors.
Sailors aboard the Steamer Ladiewater report a dramatic escape from two German U boats near the Dublin Bay mouth. Heavy seas forced cancellation of most passengers as the vessel sped to safety at 24 knots, outrunning the pursuer despite a submerged close approach. The Leinster Channel crossing between Holyhead and Dublin carried the outgoing Kin town service. a pier note warned incoming traffic of submarine activity.
Wireless dispatch from Athens reports Greece urging aid to Serbia as German armies threaten invasion. The bulletin notes high activity in military quarters and no major changes on western fronts. It mentions battles near Poland and the southwest of Miata with limited new information from German headquarters.
The district court heard a motion to expunge Linden's motion from the record amid jurors of the chamber and Watson. The motion argued as slanderous and unwarranted, aiming to intimidate future jurors, with arguments about protection of jurors and the court's authority to rebuke statements.
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