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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
4
In Minneapolis on July 12 the Mapleton man Bert C. Hotaling was elected president of the Journal Editorial Association. Rock, Arkansas was chosen as the 1918 nation city at the closing session of the annual meeting.
The Belgian government cites evidence of systematic abuse of deported civilians by the German army. Reports from Soltau and other camps describe near-starvation rations, corporal punishment, post and tank tortures, crowded insanitary conditions, and high death tolls from tuberculosis and pneumonia among detainees.
Felix Jones of Fort Worth filed a writ of habeas corpus before Judge W D Howe in El Paso. He is held to the grand jury without bond on the Silver City New Mexico murder of Thomas Lyons. He faces incitement charges in Dallas for Florence Brown's 4 year old killing. Hearing set for first week in August. attorneys expect release and plan to seek further writs in Dallas.
Secretar of State Bartlett received from the state printer copies in book form of the new laws passed at the special session of the Thirty-fifth Legislature. Effective August 17 these laws may be obtained from the state department in Austin for 50 cents postpaid. Postage stamps or personal checks are not accepted.
The War Recreation Board thanked West End Lumber Co for donating benches to seat 500 at Brackenridge Park open air auditorium for soldiers. A plan to seat 1200 was discussed, with another lumber company possible, as Rev. Hugh McLellan and Central Christian Church prepared a Sunday 7 30 program.
Zurich dispatch notes a protest by Prince Alexander zu Hohenlohe urging pan German aims abandon indemnities. He argues all powers sacrifice greatly with no possible wartime indemnity, warning bankruptcy without peace and urging a lasting settlement while wartime bloodshed continues.
Washington July 12 announced that recreation for all training and officers reserve camps will be run under the commission on training camp activities. Athletic directors will organize baseball football basketball rowing track and field sports at each camp. Recreation is to become a permanent feature of units both in the United States and in France.
The Federal Public Roads Bureau released figures showing one automobile for every twenty nine residents nationwide last year. Iowa leads with one car per eleven people, followed by California Nebraska and South Dakota. Arkansas ranks lowest with one car per 116 residents.
Mrs. F. J. Burke of Houston is in a Dallas hospital after an automobile overturn on Carrollton Road last night. Her husband escaped injury. Burke may die from her injuries but is expected to recover.
In Atlanta on July 12 attendees of the Woodmen of the World continued their biannual convention with a focus on entertainment features. The event drew members from across the region for programs and social activities amid formal proceedings and photo opportunities.
San Antonio mobilization drives banner day as seven local guard units recruit new enlistees. Local merchants urged employers to grant afternoon off for the effort while Navy and Army recruiting offices announced tightened enlistment rules and looming limits.
Invitations issued for a banquet honoring Clinton G Brown, with many reservations already made. Organizers urge business and professional people who have not yet been seen to attend and buy tickets at the Gunter Hotel. Brown’s four year administration supervised major city improvements including paving sewer street widening bridges and a new hospital costing 3 460 000.
Temperatures had peaked at 104 to 107 degrees for three days before light showers cooled the area. Cotton is at risk of damage if moisture does not return, with estimates predicting as little as a quarter bale per acre. Potatoes and peanuts hold steady but could suffer if dryness continues.
Officers enforcing cleanup orders arrested eight people Wednesday night in various city areas. six of the detainees were women charged with vagrancy. One man faced vagrancy charges and a soldier was detained by MPs for unlawfully possessing liquor.
County commissioners plan motorcycle patrols on city loops to curb speeding and law restricts bright headlights on country roads. Local notices advertise auctions and services during the week.
Palm Beach suits priced 4.50 to 7.50 with extra pants available from Hummel's Clothing Store at 305 W. Commerce St. An advertisement lists 2000 suits to choose from and notes resumption of rabbi N. Gerstein's services Friday July 13 at 8 p.m. at Agudas Achim Synagogue Aubrey and Guilbeau Streets. He plans to greet members before and after services.
Soldiers who wish to take part in Orthodox religious services are invited to join, with cordial emphasis on participation and inclusion.
A Black man, identified as Brey, an unhoused resident, was taken to Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital at 5 PM Wednesday for treatment of a knife wound to his right arm following a quarrel with another Black man at 307 Paso Hondo Street. The involved person was arrested. 5 gal lubricating oil valued at $2 Cr 6292.
Katy officials led by W F P Williams A B Johnson and E L Martin conducted a Thursday inspection of new terminals. Williams reported satisfaction with work progress and the group visited Camp Funston before returning to Dallas Smithville and Knox area details not specified.
About 300 Texas county officials attend a joint convention in Austin. John L. Peeler acts as master of ceremonies. Welcome addresses are given by City Attorney J. B. Rector for the absent Mayor Wooldridge and Governor Ferguson on vacation. Responses are made by R. D. Simonton and Sam D. Stinson.
Clerks, attorneys and collectors gather in separate sessions this afternoon as the County and District Attorneys' Association and the County and District Clerks' Association hold their convention. The event continues through Saturday.
Coroner Renner of St. Clair county issued papers for the arrest of two white men in connection with the East St. Louis riot of July 2. They face murder charges while ten other white men are to be arrested on charges of murder or rioting. names withheld until arrests.
Swedes react with strong resentment to a Washington dispatch described as an official report to the government about Sweden's exports and imports. The report alleges Sweden sent large quantities of materials for ammunition to Germany and imported ore from America to make up the export surplus. Even pro-American papers condemn the charges and note U S protests to England over a similar policy.
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