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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette, founding papers dating to January 26, 1881, announce the exclusive cease of the Associated Press wire day report service.
The note shows the publication office at Nos. 609 611 Travis Street in San Antonio between Avenues C and D and indicates second class matter entry at the post office.
The San Antonio Light reports a six month period ending March 31 1917 with a daily average circulation of 20709 and a Sunday edition of 24300. Net paid daily average 19770 and Sunday 22378. Audit Bureau certification deemed authoritative by advertisers. The paper claims 50 percent higher paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any rival newspaper.
The article reports on a renewed Russian offensive in Galicia, noting rapid prisoner captures and potential Allied advantages. It discusses manpower strains on Germany and Austria, likelihood of fighting on multiple fronts, and the U.S. role via aircraft and seaplanes to hasten victory. It urges national sacrifice and home front efforts to support the war and reduce living costs through patriotism.
The Economy Board of the Council of National Defense urges shoppers, especially women, to carry purchases home to save thousands of dollars for war purposes and aid thousands of men. The advisory emphasizes self reliance during the war effort.
The piece argues for rapidly mobilizing airships and airplanes to Europe, claiming the United States could produce up to a thousand airships daily by August and triple by October, with thousands of planes and trained aviators ready for the spring 1918 campaign, asserting air superiority would force German aerial losses and blunt their artillery. It denounces German submarine claims as a lie and advocates air power as decisive in shortening the war.
A query questions whether Mrs Nick Romanoff will join the woman’s regiment. The item notes public interest in a possible enlistment and reflects on the role of women in military service.
A concise remark asserts confidence that all steel ships will be made from a single steel type. The statement emphasizes uniform materials across the fleet.
The comment praises Secretary of War Baker for displaying courage in line with his beliefs, noting this trait is sadly needed within the cabinet amid contemporary debates and policy directions.
Kingdon Gould wed an Italian girl. The couple faces a future abroad with Gould likely unable to worsen the rail road service there more than it is in Italy today.
The government may draft forty bakers from civilian life to fill army vacancies. Based on loaf size, about half of the bakers will be needed.
Secretary Lane notes coal operators fixed price at 3.00 a ton and praises wheat speculators who first set flour at 15.40 then reduced to 12.60 a barrel, implying greater patriotism in the latter action.
The Department of Labor's Commissioner of Conciliation reports eight significant labor disputes settled in recent weeks. All parties expressed satisfaction and the prolonged strikes, costly to labor and capital, appear resolved.
Secretary Baker praises newspapers nationwide for aiding the recruiting campaign. The government departments, especially ingress, argue against treating newspapers as enemies and seek to tax the press out of existence, according to the El Paso Times.
The Beaumont Enterprise reports on amateur strategists who insist air power could end the war. They advocate mass air attacks on German fortifications and bases, but acknowledge shortages of airplanes prevent execution.
The Galveston News critiques a provision of the food control bill that would ban using food materials in liquor production, arguing it would outlaw whisky beer and wine and harm large vineyards without compensation. It questions whether zeal for prohibition justifies confiscation and calls for indemnification for affected owners.
Admiral Peary testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee on the defense value of flying machines and the case for a cabinet led Department of Aeronautics. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the hearing disclosed fragmented control between navy and army and urged a unified independent department to spur aerial defense.
The Galveston Tribune discusses a proposed Asiatic Monroe Doctrine centered on China. It notes the United States refuses to recognize Japan’s dominant position, while England and France acquiesce and Russia and Japan ally over Manchuria and Mongolia. American business expands in China with Washington’s approval.
An entertainment program organized with the Army YMC A will be held at Camp Funston Friday evening. The San Antonio Red Cross committee plans flag presentations and weekly camp programs led by Frederick Abbott and William Herff. The program features band selections vocal solos and sketches with extensive committee participation and plans for open club rooms at the Gunter Hotel.
An open air meeting place for about 8000 soldiers and civilians will be formally opened Sunday night in Brackenridge Park under the War Recreation Board. The religious committee, chaired by R. C. Jones, directs events. plans were refined at a Tuesday meeting with Recreation Board officers, ministers, Park Commissioner Ray Stambert, and others.
G S Bilheimer of Denver says the Army Y M C A is aiding 700 German sailors interned at Fort Douglas Salt Lake City after being removed from war vessels at Honolulu and Guam. He toured camps in nine states including Texas noting rapid construction in San Antonio and broader plans for the growing army.
The Hague dispatch to The Times reports German forces have seized 23 prominent Belgians as retaliation for alleged Belgian mistreatment in German East Africa. Included are Count Jean D Oultremont, king Leopold's former lord chamberlain, aged 70, and M. D Ursei, 67, among directorial ties to the Congo.
The "Know America" scenic at Theaters Empire Tuesday night nears San Antonio with a featured Jeraes herd from Ed C Lassater at Valfurrias. Today includes A Gamble in Souls with Desmond and Dalton. Fatty Arbuckle's The Rough House. Clara Kimball Young in The Foolish Virgin on Thursday.
A Fourth of July ode in which the speaker recalls liberty battles and forebears, vows loyalty to the flag, and pledges service even unto death to advance freedom. The poem links national sacrifice, peace, and the ongoing struggle for a better world under the banner of liberty.
Gen Francisco Murguia returns to Chihuahua City from Mexico City where he met with President Carranza. Carranza orders a vigorous campaign against rebels in Chihuahua and nearby states.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George stating Britain not only welcomed but solicited American entry into World War I. He urges large American troop participation, wanting U S fighters to join French and British forces and share in the victory for the common cause.
The National League for Women's Service opens at 414 Gunter Building with a reception hall and two rooms for local work. Women can register for branches such as home efficiency or duties to free men for front service, with classifying ongoing. The roster includes Mrs. Stanley Peeler and many others assisting.
Paris honors Herbert Hoover for services in provisioning Belgium and Northern France. Whitney Warren of Boston and Frederick H. Coudert of New York receive the Legion of Honor cross at the ceremony marking American Independence Day.
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