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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
2
Early morning use of Vitalitas claims curative effects not found in other medicines. Take a tea spoonful in hot water before meals for indigestion constipation and other ailments, non alcoholic and sold by Sommers' Drug Store and all druggists.
Washington born in Alberta, Canada, was a fireman on the British steamer Turino. Consul Frost reported he appeared to be a British subject after his death in the sinking.
Berlin reports total aircraft losses for January with Germany losing 54 planes. Allied forces including Britain France and Russia are cited as losing 55 aircraft in the same period according to the war office.
Representative Callaway introduced a resolution to submit the question of war with Germany to a national referendum and hold off any declaration of war or acts of war until voters decide. The proposal, linked to the anti war league, was sent to the foreign affairs committee without discussion. Callaway argued referendum machinery would come later. He warned war surpasses hell in horror and harms women and children, including the unborn.
Under guard supplied by immigration authorities Lieutenant Hans Berg commander and the German prize crew who brought the British liner Appam to Newport News after capture by the Moewe left for Philadelphia to be placed in detention.
A 50 cent Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound offers a home remedy to darken gray hair. The ad claims natural, even color with daily use and a glossy look, applied with a sponge or brush and does not claim disease treatment.
Shipping circles report no mishap news on the Baltic and Saxonia despite censor delays. Freight congestion looms as export cars are sidelined in Chicago and sailings dip to thirteen ships for Feb 1–8, with several Dutch vessels rerouting via Newport News and Norfolk.
Lloyds reports the Norwegian steamships Hanskineck and Ida sunk by a submarine. Surviving crew landed. captain says chief mate and steward were killed on deck. The British steamer Sanna Larsen also sunk. captain and chief engineer taken prisoner.
The Holland-American liner Ryndam, that left New York January 29 for Rotterdam via Falmouth but reversed course, was 1400 miles east of Sandy Hook and due to dock in New York on Wednesday. The ship Manskinck was last listed leaving New York December 1 for Rotterdam, 300 feet long and 41 feet wide, built in 1906 at Quincy Massachusetts. The Ida is noted as another Norwegian steamship in the records.
The Norwegian ship Storskog of 2191 tons gross was sunk yesterday by a German submarine off Queenstown. The crew stayed aboard as the submarine submerged when a steamer appeared. the chief officer and carpenter escaped in a boat and were rescued by the steamer. The American steamer Satilla, now Norwegian registry, torpedoed and sunk, formerly owned by the Southern Steamship Company of New York and Houston, was the first to reach the Houston ship channel with cargo from New York.
Survivors report only one submarine sighted as the California was torpedoed after a warning failed. Captain Henderson and officers remained aboard as the ship sank, with 41 deaths among crew and passengers. John A Lee of Montgomery Alabama identified as master at arms. Weather was clear. two subs sighted, escape impossible.
Dutch newspapers unanimously approve Foreign Minister Louden's reply to American chargé d'affaires Langhorne rejecting Wilson's suggestion to sever relations with Germany. They say Washington should have foreseen failure and note non-compliance does not equal recognition of Germany's ruthlessness.
Panama replied to President Wilson's note endorsing his call for all generals to sever diplomatic relations with Germany and offered to cooperate.
Texas residents are urged to donate to a Houston based fund to erect a memorial for General Sam Houston. The Sam Houston memorial committee led by Judge Norman G. Kittrell solicits contributions from patriotic citizens statewide. Donations go to a Houston monument while avoiding city appropriation of the honor.
Germany notifies Norway it will compensate for loss of life on Norwegian boats torpedoed in the Arctic Ocean and for deaths when two Norwegian vessels were sunk in the North Sea last fall. Payments offered without admission of violation of international law, as humane consideration for grieving families.
John J Wahl of the Woodmen of the World informs the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce convention department that a coliseum would allow the city to attract the state convention of about 5000 delegates in 1919. The group meets biennially and 1917 is slated for Waco.
Southwest Texas gains commercial prominence as major eastern railroads eye Texas markets. Union Pacific passenger agent John B Frawley says Texas is a fertile field with new offices planned in Dallas and San Antonio. The St Louis Southern will open offices in the Gunter building March 1 under L S Hausman.
H H Ryan principal of Main Avenue High School spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at the St Anthony hotel. He reviewed progress on high school accommodations and supervision in the large school. Ryan praised student grade percentages as exceptionally high. The Gridiron Frolic committee reported 235 reservations for the St Anthony hotel event with 250 capacity. H N Timolat presided as toastmaster.
The Youth's Companion notes magnets as crane substitutes. Scientific American reports Berne railway yard uses battery locomotives with magnetic buffers to couple and uncouple by switch. Magnets energized at 44 watts exert about 7480 pounds, reducing train assembly time and accidents.
Birmingham news reports Walker Percy a noted attorney and counsel for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company died from a self inflicted gunshot wound in his home. Assistant Coroner J H T Rives announced melancholia listed as the cause.
Paris reports French scientist Louis Rabourdin imagines a fiery end for the world. He theorizes the crust could collapse under volcanic heating letting sea water trigger a hydrogen blaze that consumes the crust in a globe of fire.
Readers facing head noises and ear pressure may find relief with Parmint formula. Mix 1 oz Dou ble Strength Parmint in 1/4 pint hot water with 4 oz granulated sugar, then take a tablespoonful four times daily. The remedy claims to reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes and restore hearing.
The description recalls a new star brightening rapidly to outshine nearby celestial bodies then gradually dimming until it vanishes into the vast darkness of space. The text frames the event as a dramatic, transient astronomical appearance and disappearance.
San Antonio banker TO SPEAK AT LULING F ARMERS MEETING Saturday afternoon at Luling Tex. Principal speaker will discuss the Federal Farm Loan Bank and how farmers may obtain government assistance. Chamberlain helped frame the farm loan act and studied European farm credit. He is nationally known as a farm economics authority.
George Keene of San Antonio has returned from a four week stay in New York where he attended a special course in truss fitting and the convention of the American Druggists' Syndicate of which he is a stockholder.
San Antonians including Milton Mooney at the Hippodrome and Misses Lucy Henderson and Zulime Pettus perform cabaret at Murray's. A new carpenter’s plane features a shield for the hand to prevent praise.
The Salesmanship Club of San Antonio hosts a luncheon Saturday February 10 at 12 15 PM in the Gunter Hotel Ball Room. Dallas speaker Mr McLemore A live wire W A Sales man will speak. Members urged to attend and visitors welcome to join a lively organization.
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