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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1917
Page
1
Berlin reports quote Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg saying peace without annexations is unacceptable and that Germany must fight to conquer rather than declare terms. The remark was delivered to Reichstag members amid a political crisis.
Amsterdam reports by Exchange Telegraph that Emperor William has decided to resign Karl Helfferich as vice chancellor and interior minister and Alfred Zimmermann as foreign minister. The notice claims the resignations are decided upon by the emperor.
Berlin reports say Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg may fall over submarine warfare policy and peace terms. Reichstag leaders meet to decide policy amid party splits while press and foreign observers warn of broader constitutional crisis and potential government collapse.
Rear Admiral H. B. Wilson has been promoted from captain. It is probable that due to the war several other captains will soon be raised to the grade of rear admiral.
In Washington July 10 the Italian embassy announced early talks between Greece and Italy to improve understanding. The plan reportedly includes evacuating Janina, the Greek city recently occupied by Italian troops, and leaving defense of Greek territory outside Saloniki to the reorganized Greek army.
Les Nouvelles of Maastricht says Dutch workers laid off at the Krupp works due to the destruction of buildings claim a quarter of the Essen plant was destroyed. Material damage runs into millions of francs and 300 employees were killed with hundreds wounded including 45 French prisoners.
John Lampas, a young Greek from San Francisco, donated his touring car, gold watch, a bark deposit of 521 dollars and 25 dollars in cash to the Red Cross. He then enlisted in the army saying he had given all he possesses and was glad to do so.
At 1 30 p m today the government bureau reported a temperature of 104 in Dallas Texas with the mercury still rising. This marks the hottest spell in the city since the weather bureau was established four years ago.
Fifty shots were fired by Mexicans across the Rio Grande at Harts Mill near Union Station between 8 and 10 last night. The army patrol returned fire with no known casualties. Officers think the shots were to cover smuggling operations upriver.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday for San Antonio and surrounding areas. No precipitation expected and temperatures likely mild with light winds.
The forecast lists conditions for St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington. Temperatures range from 6 to 92 with winds from the north southeast east and northeast and varying skies from clear to rain.
The Senate delays final action on the Food Control Bill amid disputes over the liquor provision and presidential control of prices. Senator Chamberlain seeks unanimous consent for final vote by July 21 with limited debate, while leaders discuss amendments to remove constitutional objections and broaden or narrow government powers.
The administration's bill to prohibit trading with Germany and its allies moved to the amendment stage in the House. Speeches were limited to five minutes as lawmakers debated the measure.
The House Rivers and Harbors bill totaling 27,023,000 was reported to the Senate by the Commerce Committee, showing an increase of 130,000 over the House passed appropriation.
Hundreds of miners and citizens armed with rifles and pick handles began an early morning move to clear Jerome Arizona of agitators after a Friday strike called by the metal miners' branch of the Industrial Workers of the World. Sixty seven were rounded up, searched, loaded into cattle cars and sent to Jerome Junction, 27 miles away.
The War Department announced assignments for newly promoted generals. Maj. Gen. Morton leads at Syracuse New York the largest regular army expansion post. Gen Morrison commands Chickamauga Park Georgia. Brig. Gen. Buckman takes South Atlantic Coast Artillery at Charleston South Carolina. Cronkhite heads Panama Coast Artillery District Canal Zone. Dickman commands Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. Blocksom moves to Southern Department. Allen leads at Fort Riley Kansas. Kenedy commands troops at Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
The French liner Caledonien was sunk by a mine or torpedo in the Mediterranean on June 30. Fifty-one lives were lost and 880 were rescued. The 4140 ton vessel, built in 1882, was owned by Messageries Maritimes of Paris.
A Central News dispatch from Copenhagen reports the Norwegian steamship Henrik of 3829 tons gross and Lovvakken sunk by German submarines. The crews were saved. The Victoria II of 2798 tons was also sunk while en route to the United States, with one lifeboat carrying several crew members lost.
Washington orders the detention of Heinrich Orthmann and Peter Baches on grounds they threaten national welfare. Baches allegedly admitted involvement in a plot to blow up a Niagara Falls power plant in Canada. Orthmann is accused of stabbing a National Guard member during a wartime dispute.
Military law and strict censorship were in force at Mare Island after a black powder magazine explosion killed six and injured 31. Federal investigators from the Department of Justice arrived to probe the cause, separate from Navy inquiries, but declined to offer an opinion.
Bar silver was quoted at 79 1 2 cents per ounce in New York reflecting the highest price since the war began. The rise is largely due to stronger foreign demand as silver replaces gold coin in many European economies.
All indictments pending from the southern Colorado coal miners strike of 1913 were dismissed in the Las Animas County district court today in Trinidad Colorado.
Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott reports from Petrograd that Russian troops are in fine spirits and prepared to continue their advance. He praises the precision of Russian artillery, discipline, and morale observed during a June 30 operation near Brzezany and Tarnopol, noting relatively light Russian losses and swift prisoner captures.
Dr. Roderick M. Morange, a devoted golfer from the southwest side near Marquette Park Golf Course, learned his house had been robbed and set ablaze while he played. The burglars took 1500 dollars in loot. the fire was already out when he returned. He commented he was playing a phenomenal game.
Paul J Osborne from Montclair New Jersey died of wounds on June 22 while serving with the American ambulance. He was buried with military honors in Paris on July 10. General A Baratier of Fasheda fame attended and saluted Osborne in the name of the 134th division for his service to triumph for right liberty and justice.
Plans to float the next liberty loan were made at a meeting here today of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee. Mrs. W. G. McAdoo, wife of the secretary of the treasury, is chairman. Appointment of state chairmen and delegates to the Liberty Loan Committees of the Federal Reserve Bank Board was to be made.
Col Edward H. R. Green, heir to Hetty Green's $100,000,000 estate, marries Miss Mabel E. Harlow of Highland Park Illinois in a simple noon ceremony at Miss Harlow’s aunt's Chicago-area home. The couple vows a real home amid public attention and gifts include $625,000 from the groom.
Russian forces under General Korniloff press the Eastern Galicia campaign with fresh village gains and over a thousand prisoners. Three field guns, trench mortars, and machine guns fall to the advance as enemy lines pull back behind the Lomnica river. In two days Russians reach six and two thirds miles deep west of Stanislau. Berlin reports German withdrawals in Stanislau sector and heightened fighting near Riga, Dvinsk, and Smorgon.
German forces retreat under sustained Russian assault in Eastern Galicia. Korniloff’s second day drive yields over 1000 prisoners and three field guns as Russians breach the Stanislau Halicz sector. Halicz may fall, opening rail lines. Berlin concedes Austro German retreat and northern Russian activity increases. Haig advances near Messines ridge in Belgium.
Santa Fe railroad purchased 3800 new freight cars for 8.91 million dollars and 180 new locomotives for 6.5 million as part of a 15.85 million equipment program. Delivery starts in August. Edward Chambers will oversee U S transport matters during the war, assisting Herbert Hoover. He departs Chicago for Washington immediately.
Boston waiters strike in twelve leading hotels today demanding one day off in seven with pay preserved. The action affects major properties in the city as talks continue.
Fifteen cent Light Want Ads open the door to deals totaling thousands of dollars. Commissions go to those who read the ads daily, with direct communication possible through today’s listings. Check the page now to see if a message is meant for you.
Paris reports the German onslaught on the Aisne front last night failed to breach French lines. At Hurtebise Monument and the Dragon strong attacks were repelled with heavy German casualties. Local efforts at Laffaux Mill Ailles Corbeny Courcy and Auberive also failed while French troops took prisoners.
Washington leader Mann told the House the trading with the enemy bill provokes hysteria and a "spy craze" as departments appear to fear German spies on every corner. He urged steady war effort despite alarm and opposition to the measure.
In Washington on July 10 Herbert Hoover announces a pledge to homefront housewives to observe food conservation as part of his campaign. The plan aims to cut waste and preserve supplies amid wartime needs.
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