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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
1
The United States will press to modify a recent submarine order and seek assurances. Washington plans to warn liner operators and demand changes to ensure safer passage amid rising tensions.
Secretary Lansing approves the Lusitania pact for the case while seeking German assurances that armed liners will not be sunk without warning. Defining defensive guns remains open, with proposals like stern-placed guns swinging up to 30 degrees. Germany rejects immunity for armed liners and seeks assurances they will not attack submarines, complicating the new submarine campaign. Austria also warns armed belligerent ships may be attacked without warning, aligning with Germany’s stance.
About 300 Central high school boys came to class in hobo attire after a student planned a “hobo day” without approval. Fifty later changed to normal clothes and returned. the rest roamed downtown causing traffic disruption and begging for lunch.
The Panama Maru, which sailed from San Francisco and arrived at Yokohama two days later, suffered a sea fire reported to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Details were unavailable.
Albert Ballin, head of Hamburg America, warns in Bremen Tageblatt that a break in German American relations would devastate Germany. He predicts U.S. money and munitions aiding the Entente, Belgian feeding duties, widespread ship internments, loss of wealth, and prolonged commercial warfare against Britain, plus long recovery for passenger service.
Three boys aged 12 to 13 left after a basketball game at Marshall Training School and spent the night by a lake, building a brush fire. Police and residents searched the area before the trio returned home safely, prompting local relief and surprise. The rest of the article touts a Midwinter Music Festival highlight with Marcella Craft and the San Antonio Music Festival Chorus, praising the performance and conductor Max Zach.
Corporal Frank J. Harrington of the Fourth United States Infantry was found dead at Fort Brown last night. His body bore a rifle bullet wound, the rifle discovered beside him. Harrington had served eighteen years and had been in ill health for some time.
The San Antonio area can expect fair skies through tonight and Friday with mild to warm daytime temperatures and little chance of rain. Light winds from the southeast will continue, with overnight lows in the 60s and highs near the 80s.
Forecasts by The Light list temperatures for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York and Washington with conditions clear cloudy winds from various directions and expected highs and lows. Lowest and highest readings are noted for each location.
MARCELLA CRAFT STARS Chorus and Orchestra Share Honors With Prima Donna Soprano.
Mendelssohn's Elijah performed by the St Louis Symphony Orchestra and Music Festival Chorus of 200 voices under H. W. B. Barnes. Soloists include La rame Reynolds soprano Mme Permelia Gale contralto Warren Proctor tenor and Arthur Middleton bass.
The State Department data on the Mexican situation requested by Senator Fall was transmitted to the Senate and ordered printed as a public document. Secretary Lansing notes 76 American citizens were killed in Mexico in 1914 1915 and 1918, versus 47 in prior years, with 26 civilian and 16 soldiers killed on American soil during the same period.
Private advices to the War Department report an alleged Mexican plan to enter Northern Mexico from the U.S. side, mainly in California and Texas, to harass the Carranza government. Major General Funston has been notified to prevent violations of American neutrality.
At Fort Sam Houston General Funston had received no new orders about Mexican plots along the border and vigilance remained under prior instructions. He had no information of a plot to invade Northern Mexico beyond routine border patrol reports of unrest.
Mexican consul presented charges to Col. A P Blocksom at Fort Brown alleging an American army patrol fired across the Rio Grande at a party of Mexican officials 75 miles west of Brownsville. No injuries were reported as the Mexicans retreated into brush while they were attempting to remove an illegal ferry. The incident is under investigation.
Representative Smith of Texas introduced a bill he says will end exorbitant interest charges. The measure has the endorsement of Comptroller Williams who exposed usury rates charged by many banks. The bill allows banks to charge state law rates but prohibits higher rates without paying the United States a tax equal to double the total interest.
Greek government has shifted about 75 million dollars in funds from London to New York, with deposits spread across many banks. Bankers view the transfer as a precaution against possible breakdowns in relations with the Entente allies.
An Austrian report dated February 16 says Italian outposts attacked Austrian positions on Javereck were repulsed. It adds that the ground before new Austrian lines in the Rombon district is strewn with Italian dead.
Moorfield Storey testifies before a Senate subcommittee that Louis D Brandeis aided in wrecking the New England railroad in 1892 1893 to aid the New Haven. He claims Brandeis used false parties in suits and acted unethically though others defend his character and public work.
Farist Steel Company plant near Bridgeport Conn experienced a devastating blaze late last night with damage estimated above 450000. Residents recalled a brief explosion heard just before the flames were spotted and the cause remains undetermined.
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas February 17 The Pioneer Oil Company a home concern has increased its capital stock through mutual consent of its stockholders from 60000 to 100000 The company is sinking a well a few miles west of Corpus Christi.
The House military committee starts drafting a federalization bill for the national guard while the Senate moves to raise the regular army to 160 000 to 200 000 men. Coast defenses and other noncontroversial items are folded into the Senate measure, with disputed parts deferred for later. Hearings are expected to finish within three weeks. Navy construction may stretch past May as Chairman Padgett aims to speed hearings.
The battleship Pennsylvania leaves Newport News for Rockland Maine to begin official government speed and endurance tests. Builders test first, then government runs start February 22 on the measured mile. The vessel features twelve 14 inch guns, 600 feet long, about 33 000 tons displacement, 97 percent finished.
Zapata forces retreat from Xochimilco and Tizapan suburbs while loyal troops gain control of railway lines to the city outskirts. Only part of Morelos remains rebel held as Carranza troops push toward Oaxaca City and a major battle is anticipated in the coming days.
The Seaboard Air Line Florida limited No. 10 northbound wrecked at Kingsland bridge ten miles south of Richmond after the engine tender jumped the track. Fourteen persons were seriously injured and rushed to Richmond hospitals as four coaches slid down a steep embankment.
Police report Jean Crones seen in Boston after a banquet poisoning scare involving Arch bishop Mundelein and Governor Dunne. Detectives pursue an alleged confession they say matches details of the case.
More than 1700 communities nationwide prepare to observe baby week from March 4 to 11, as announced by the federal Children's Bureau. The general observance follows several municipalities' successful local observances.
David R. Francis of St Louis a former secretary of the interior and former Missouri governor is under strong consideration for appointment as ambassador to Russia to succeed George T Marye It is unclear if he will accept the post even as Marye’s resignation is expected to be accepted health issues are cited as the reason for leaving the post
New York bankers and bond dealers met to decide on a coordinated protest to the State Department over British and French seizures of securities and ships from Germany and Holland. Some banks already pressed individual protests as authorities hold up stocks, bonds, bills of exchange, and cotton shipments to neutral Europe.
A powerful gale across France yesterday caused serious damage in Paris and provinces. Reports say the weather in the last forty eight hours is the worst since the war began. Belgian districts were hardest hit with extensive flooding.
The northwest storm continues with undiminished violence causing grave apprehension. Monnikedam reports significant damage. A railway embankment between Purmerend and Oostraal is destroyed risking disaster. Dikes around the Westlinder lakes near Aalsmeer threaten to fail.
Dispatches from Amsterdam report a violent Zuider Zee storm endangering fresh inundations. Officials fear dykes may fail at Monnikendam, seven miles northeast of Amsterdam, despite precautionary strengthening.
W S and Roberts of Marietta Ohio was blown apart when two cans of nitro glycerine exploded at St Albans yesterday. The detonation was heard in Charleston and reports describe the fatal accident as widespread and shocking.
The selection of a jury to try William Lorimer on charges tied to the La Salle Street Trust & Savings Bank began in Chicago criminal court. Officials estimate the panel will take two to three weeks to complete.
A remnant force of the Ottoman army defending a key stronghold broke under pressure and retreated in a desperate withdrawal. The clash killed and wounded many, signaling a significant setback for Ottoman defense.
Official estimates put the Turkish garrison at Erzerum at 100 000 with over 1 000 guns captured. Russian success signals a major shift to Armenia Persia and Mesopotamia, threatening Trebizond and altering British pressure in Mesopotamia. Unofficial reports say Turkish forces flee westward through difficult mountains.
Paris reports Turkish fortress Erzerum captured by Russians as allies gain a pivotal advantage. French experts call it a key to Asia Minor and a turning point with broad consequences. Also, French claim bridges over the Vardar secured and Greek positions from its mouth to the river.
A fragment describes Topsin on the Vardar near Saloniki, noting line defenses of the allies and a move upriver, but the sentence ends abruptly leaving the action unresolved. The isolated text references proximity to the river mouth and positions along the Vardar during ongoing operations.
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