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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1917
Page
2
The Times military correspondent says the war will prolong as peace moves fail and Britain must boost manpower and supplies. He notes Germany already increases its forces, while Allied strength in the west remains insufficient for a decisive offensive.
The article argues for a drastic buildup in Western forces, calling for sixty new divisions to overcome enemy superiority and achieve victory. It states the current strength is insufficient and urges rapid recruitment of heavy guns, infantry, and modern machinery.
Field Marshal von Mackensen's lines press closer to Galatz as Vadeni falls. Russian and German reports differ on front positions along the Moldavian frontier and Riga region. Franco-Belgian front artillery fighting continues with heavy clashes in the Carpathian valleys amid snow and flood conditions in Macedonia.
Francesco Ruffini, Italy’s minister of public instruction and noted historian, explained Italy’s wartime territorial aims in a statement to the Associated Press. He cited the allies note to President Wilson as framing Italy’s ambitions and defense.
The note discusses how the German press portrays Italian desires for territories held by Austria versus American view. It argues Rome has legitimate claims to Trentino Istria and Dalmatia, noting these regions have long suffered foreign domination and that conquest cannot be justified by civilization or pride.
Paris reports active artillery fighting last night near the Avre river and in the sector between the Aisne and the Argonne with ongoing frontline clashes and bombardment.
Berlin dispatch reports strong Russian and Romanian assaults on Teutonic positions north of the Suchitza valley on the Northern Romanian front. Official word says the attacks were repulsed as artillery fire remains lively north of the Somme on the western front.
Russian papers praise the allies reply to the United States noting its precision and dignity. They contrast this with perceived coarser tones in central powers notes and forecast a brighter future amid a tense political landscape.
The Army announces transfers and promotions across infantry cavalry and field artillery units. Major reassignment of officers includes Captain Wilbur A Blain Jacob E Fickel John R Thomas Harry E Knight Thomas J Camp and others with dates from January to March. Officers in the southern department to Honolulu or Manila after relief by returning foreign service personnel. Universal military training hearing set with Captain James T Purns and Brigadier General Roger D Williams scheduled.
Henry Ford spoke in Dearborn at a peace propaganda gathering. He criticized wartime propaganda as largely false and likened claims by both sides to self-contradictions. A quoted exchange with a foreman illustrated the question of identity and loyalty.
An advertisement touts J. B. L. Cascade as essential for internal bathing and waste removal to protect health. A testimonial from Mary L. Walker of Olean New York describes a 62 year old with long standing constipation who allegedly recovered after using Cascade instead of daily laxatives. Readers are urged to visit Wagenr's Drug Store in San Antonio for a free booklet.
A general inspection of the police department will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Travis Park by Commissioner Uhr. The order to stand in inspection was issued Monday morning by the commissioner. The department recently received new winter uniforms.
New York January 15 J P Morgan and Company Kuhn Loeb and Company and the National City Bank syndicated for the purchase of 15 million dollars in ten year six percent convertible notes of the Central Argentine Railway Company. Proceeds will retire an equal amount of notes now held by British interests.
J C Henderson 24 was found dead on a kitchen floor at 1015 Presa Street with gas jets open. Police and Justice Campbell were notified. body sent to Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company. Survived by widow, infant daughter, mother Mrs L C Henderson, two brothers John and Tenell, and sisters Lucy Dorothy Henderson and Mrs Joseph Dart. Funeral planned for Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. Henderson was a San Antonio native.
In San Francisco Judge Franklin A. Griffin prepared to rule on whether the defense may access letters seized from The Blast offices. The documents relate to the Mooney murder trial and were argued to hold evidence admissible against him, while prosecutors say access would harm the state's case.
Alfred Noyes the English poet will lecture and read from his poems at 8 15 Monday night in the Gunter hotel ballroom under the auspices of the San Antonio branch of the Southern Association of College Women. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund for young women seeking education.
Miss Sue Jackson died at 3 40 o clock Sunday morning in a local sanitarium at age 79. A Tennessee native she had lived in this city 25 years. Surviving are three nephews Earl Jackson C B Jackson Houston and C W Jackson Yoakum and four nieces Mrs A F Arnold Mrs H A Guthrie Mrs A L Alberthal and Mrs Maggie Trimble all of San Antonio with relatives in Missouri and Tennessee. The body will be sent to Seguin Tuesday morning by Waters Undertaking Company for burial.
Mrs Lillian Droke aged 38 died Sunday morning at her residence 625 Montana Street. She was Arkansas-born and had lived here about three years. She was daughter of Colonel Janes James R Pettigrew founder of the Arkansan at Fayetteville in 1859. Her father organized a Confederate company in 1861 and became lieutenant colonel. He later served on the Utah territory election board in 1882.
Mrs Drake is identified as the granddaughter of Major Wilbur D Reagan. She is survived by her husband a son and a brother George G Pettigrew. The body will be sent to Fayette Arkansas by Shelledge Undertaking Company for burial.
John O'Brien a native of Ireland aged 76 died at 1 40 o clock Sunday afternoon in a local hospital He had resided here for 30 years The body will be sent to Susquehanna Pennsylvania for burial by the Zizik Undertaking Company
Word has been received of the death of W. T. Lee in Shepardville Kentucky last Saturday. He was the father of Mrs. B A Owen wife of the Hillcrest Baptist ChurchSan Antonio pastor. Rev and Mrs Owen left for the bedside last Wednesday. Mr Lee was known in this city having visited his daughter here.
Eight new all steel street cars are en route from St. Louis to San Antonio and will be placed in service within ten days. Vice-president Tuttle said the cars were bought over a year ago but delayed by steel shortages from munition factories. The cars feature lower steps and lighter weight, yet resemble existing street cars and will carry only about 3 cents worth of passengers.
Bromoquinine laxative tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with Grove’s signature on the box. Druggists refund money if it fails. 25 cents.
German socialist leader Karl Liebknecht received an additional four and a half years at hard labor and expulsion from the Berlin bar. A Berlin court martial had sentenced him to four years for military treason. the imperial tribunal rejected his appeal.
A meeting of captains and members from both campaign wings is called for 10 o'clock Friday at the Chamber of Commerce quarters. Teams will select prospects from a long list to prepare for a five day whirlwind canvass starting Monday January 29. Generals Porter I M Loring and Peter P Hoefgen oversee fifteen captains per wing and four volunteers each. The list aims to mobilize new residents and longtime supporters for the local business campaign.
The Supreme Court ruled against 800 railroads seeking about 35 million dollars in extra pay for carrying the mails from 1907 to 1911. The Chicago and Alton and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroads had sought additional compensation, but their appeals were dismissed.
Ed C Lasater stockman banker from Falfurrias Tex arrives at St Anthony hotel en route to Cheyenne Wyoming for a National Live Stock Association convention. Other guests include C J McFarland Far Worth at Gunter hotel Tom Green Cuero Flora Henzel Falfurrias Adolph Conrad St Louis en route home from South Texas. Various arrivals from Victoria Houston Chicago McAllen Alpine Benito Galveston Brooklyn and more stay at Menger Gunter St Anthony and related hotels.
John Gaillard, once a poor farmer by the Trinity river, sold his Goose Creek homestead near Houston to the Gulf Areanesian Company for 500000 cash. The 26 acre property includes a deed provision letting Gaillard keep use of one half acre with the family cemetery. the Gaillards have lived there forty eight years.
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