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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
1
Berlin reports a communication to the United States proposing talks to prevent war while not abandoning submarine warfare. Switzerland likely channels the message. Germany aims to reassure neutrals while pursuing its new campaign, promising no unwarned torpedo attacks on neutral passenger ships.
City officials report 1916 taxable values at 109,243,730 with last year at 107,900,081. Budget shortfalls push projected tax rate to about 1.90 per 100, up from 1.89, as $100,000 from non tax sources drifts to cover excess costs. School budget unchanged at 393,000, with city balance of 1,682,630 for city government beyond school funds.
A British two seater took fire from German shelling in France. The observer climbed onto the wing tip to steady the craft as the pilot guided the gliding airplane to a ground landing without injuries.
The military affairs committee favorably reports a universal training bill to the Senate, with Captain George W. H. Mosely aiding drafting. It requires six months training for citizens or declared citizens aged 19 to 26, with reserves until 28, and outlines exemptions, credits, and penalties for noncompliance.
The plan would raise a reserve army and naval force of 400000 annually. Over nine years about 2 to 3 million trained men could be available if called by the president. Senators reviewing the bill noted the provision limiting use of the reserve to defensive warfare.
Two American ships, the Orleans and the Rochester, set sail from New York for Bordeaux signaling U S entries into the European war zone. Both carry U S markings but lack German blockade armament and will sail until halted.
The article notes German U boat losses make them wary of surface appearances. It states that nets bombs and admiralty secret devices are still used while deck guns aboard steamers manned by skilled marksmen yield the best results in catching submarines.
Chris Evans once led a feared California train robber gang. Paroled from Folsom in 1911 after seventeen years, he was later pardoned by Governor Johnson. He died in Portland, leaving a widow and four sons. crimes included robbing Southern Pacific trains and killing a posse member.
Two Fifth Ohio Infantry guardsmen were killed and three seriously injured when an army motor truck collided with the west bound Golden State Limited near Camp Pershing. Sergeant Karl H. Eisenhart of Cleveland and Private Charles Ea Koesceran of Ohio were among the dead. Nine others were bruised.
Senator elect Hale of Maine, visiting the British front, narrowly escaped a German 5.9 inch shell near Dead Man's Corner as his car stalled. The party ran for shelter while more shells fell, ending the Antwerp exploration trip. Hale continues on to London.
Behn Meyer of Manila has secured writs of attachment against 21 German ships held by American authorities in Manila Cebu and Iloilo to recover about one half million pesos for vessel and crew maintenance since the wartime seizure. Governor General Harrison informs the German consul the seizures were for harbor and shipping protection.
The forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas calls for unsettled conditions tonight with colder snap expected Sunday. Residents should prepare for cooler temperatures and possible precipitation.
Forecasts report temperatures and conditions for St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York and Washington. Winds vary from west to northwest and southwest with continued cold or colder conditions and record low or high temperatures noted alongside hourly minutes.
National Guard units begin returning from the border as the Southern Department confirms muster out schedules for several divisions. The Second Wisconsin Infantry leads, with other units including Troop A South Carolina Cavalry and Pennsylvania and Iowa detachments headed to El Paso Llano Grande and Brownsville across mid February. Colonel Edward A. Miller says it’s good to be home again.
Aurelio Hevia informed civil and military authorities of a plot involving officials. Arrests of army officers were reported as Cuba endures a political crisis since the November presidential election. Menocal supporters dispute the Liberal win led by Dr. Alfred Zayas amid disputed Santa Clara and Oriente results.
Refugees who accompanied American troops out of Mexico dwindle to six hundred in Columbus camp. Most are Chinese or Mexican. total crossings numbered 2649 with 833 Mexican men, 574 Mexican women, 5623 Mexican children, 80 American men, 49 American women, 68 American children, and 522 Chinese. Americans have left after one night. Mexicans scatter to the southwest where work is offered.
Thousands of telegrams from various regions urge steps to keep peace between the United States and Germany. They show an organized movement with a mass meeting planned for Monday. The campaign seeks a referendum on war per William J. Bryan.
William J. Bryan is expected to be the principal speaker at an anti-war demonstration in Washington Monday night under the Emergency Peace Federation. The group aims to present views to President Wilson Monday morning and to Congress in the afternoon. Miss Jane Addams plans a Chicago contingent, with similar messages from Dr. J. H. Kellogg of Battle Creek and C. H. Gustafone of Lincoln.
A Reuters report from The Hague says Henry Ford's peace bureau will close March 1 due to the rupture of U S Germany diplomatic relations. Ford's Detroit private secretary confirmed the closure date.
In New York 6267 people renounced alliance with the central powers since Sunday and declared intent to become American citizens. In Boston seven members of crews from German warbound vessels were admitted after exam and head tax payment despite captain protests.
Thomas J. Mooney was convicted last night of first degree murder for his role in the July blast during a preparedness parade that killed ten. Attorneys vowed appeals, with W Bourke Cochrane staying in San Francisco to aid the defense. Warren K. Billings had earlier been found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Telegraaf reports a fleet of planes attacked the Belgian coast at Zeebrugge at dusk. German anti aircraft guns fired about 300 shells in an effort to repel the attackers.
The Berlin foreign office asked Swiss minister Dr Paul Ritter to seek a State Department affirmation of the Prussian American treaty of 1828. The accord allows nine months for citizens of each nation in the other to settle affairs and depart in safety during war and guarantees property rights.
General Francisco Murguia sets up headquarters at Diaz between Santa Rosalia and Jiminez to lead the campaign against Villa. A manifesto calls rebels to lay down arms, arguing the withdrawal of the American expeditionary force removes the last pretext for opposition to the de facto government.
Wheat prices surged in Chicago as traders priced in British seizure of South American ships to speed food to Europe. May delivery rose to 1.75 a bushel from 1.69 12, signaling strong demand amid wartime shipping actions.
Washington D C Feb 10 German consuls relieved from further duty as U S Germany relations break off will not all accompany Von Bernstorff from the country. Some have been instructed to depart for posts in South and Central America in the near future.
The Devonian liner arrived in Liverpool, prompting relief in Boston after a cablegram. The ship sailed from Boston on January 29 with munitions and 1000 horses. Eighty tenders, largely Americans, were aboard during the voyage.
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