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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
8
A man lay dead at the wheel of his automobile on the Galveston Road this morning with a crushed skull and his pockets emptied. He had left his hotel Friday night saying he was going to Galveston with some men in his car. A train crew reported seeing the car early this morning and county officials began an investigation.
The Congress of Workmen's and Soldiers' delegates adopted a resolution condemning anti Jewish agitations, warning they threaten a revolutionary movement and call for unity against sectarian provocations.
The third car stripped of accessories in four days is held at central police headquarters. A five passenger Ford found near Fredericksburg road was brought in by Police Sergeant Kirk and Officer Muenster. Police suspect non resident Henry Koehler as owner and note the car’s number was removed. June Fredersburg road area. Pot plants stolen from Henry Koehler's premises. Edward Valdez reported losing five dollars in shoes after a hotel stay.
The Texas State Council of Defense, ending a two day session in San Antonio, plans a Galveston meeting in four to five weeks. Judge W S Fry offered his services for speeches or other help, with the council approving thanks to him and Secretary J F Carr for their efforts.
San Antonio Red Cross presented an American flag and a Red Cross flag to the camp Y M C A before 2700 student officers. The program featured dances songs recitations and music by the Third Cavalry Band and notable performers. J H Kirkpatrick and E A Smith accepted the flags with thanks as Mrs Aubrey chaired arrangements and refreshments followed.
A Vienna dispatch reports the German emperor and empress arrived in the Austrian capital yesterday morning. They were met at the station by Emperor Charles and Empress Zita.
A Daily Express report quotes a personal friend of Empress Zita saying she is pressing for peace. The empress is said to influence Emperor Charles to seek withdrawal from the Austro Hungarian alliance with Germany once Austria Hungary is ready to act.
German sources quoted in The Hague indicate Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg will present declarations as a basis for peace talks in a forthcoming Heichstag speech. The shift stems from the belief that separate peace with Russia is impossible and that a Russian offensive will be met.
President Wilson in a letter read to the New York committee forming the Southern Commercial Congress urged fostering legitimate business in every way. He said he was surprised by any contrary opinion, stressing support for lawful enterprise.
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