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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
6
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette provide an exclusive leased wire day report from the Associated Press. The paper is distributed from San Antonio with postal notice as second class matter.
The article reports a fresh German offensive along the English channel with unclear scope possibly targeting Dunkirk. British sources claim initial success, capturing about 1200 prisoners and land, while noting the attack may be localized and affected by heavy Allied pressure on both northern France and the eastern front.
Washington delays food control legislation by weeks amid Prohibitionists adding a liquor confiscation provision. The plan would allow the President to seize all liquor stocks and set sale prices, risking invalidation of the food bill and legal challenges as opponents argue over government control and owners’ rights.
The piece argues against using Sammies for American troops while noting the British Tommies and French Poilus as legacy terms. It stresses that enlistment should preserve social equality, reject class labels, and honor military discipline and authority. It warns that draft calls half a million men and frames caste as incompatible with national service.
The essay argues that a food control bill cannot pass while a prohibition amendment is pending. It notes Hoover’s weak authority over crops and Senate delays, with Senator Chamberlain proposing a July 21 vote to resolve the impasse. It warns prohibitionists will block and courts would nullify any overreach.
The article argues that the boys going to the front today will decide U S military policy and future democracy. Those who return will determine voting directions and help destroy Prussianism and the military caste system that would label soldiers as Sammies.
Secretary Lansing issues a public warning about letters of recommendation, urging that only Americans known to be loyal and qualified receive endorsements for Washington positions. He notes many endorsements have gone to unworthy applicants, including non citizens, risking trust and security during wartime.
The report states Gerard resigns and Berlin conveys no regrets. Officials in Berlin appear unrepentant while observers note a sharp political shift following the resignation.
Wheat prices in the United States outpace European levels as markets weigh supply and demand factors. The gap is influenced by regional policies and export dynamics shaping price differentials.
Opinion column argues Creel’s news shaping reflects his bias and urges exposure of censorship by public airing of information. It frames the issue as a speedier path to remove Creel by challenging his agenda with broader reporting.
The Utica Observer notes that German agents' plots in the country have become unhealthy and dangerous, prompting a move of field operations to Buenos Aires as the Argentine government cannot allow such activities to continue.
A Beaumont Enterprise letter from an Irish friend in Louisiana notes nine Irishmen who could settle the Irish question in two words Absolute freedom. The editors point out that in Ireland the meaning of freedom is debated and the issue must be settled there, while the U S can agree on risks and other broad matters.
The Galveston Tribune quotes Lloyd George warning that peace concluded too soon would be the greatest disaster for mankind. He argues an hour’s delay risks failing to meet allied goals, noting wars have already produced millions of deaths and widespread misery.
El Paso Times reprints a Berlin Lokal Anzeiger piece claiming German naval aims to provoke a new encounter with the enemy while British ships patrol the high seas. The piece questions where the German navy expects a naval toy and mocks Prussian hopes for action from home waters.
Galveston News reports Secretary Baker repudiates the agreement between bituminous coal operators and the production committee of the council of national defense led by Secretary Lane. Baker notes navy buys coal below the maximum price, suggesting no solid grievance. Lane should avoid resentment to prevent cabinet controversy.
The Light states letters must be signed for publication, anonymous letters are not published, typewritten or stamped signatures count as anonymous, and publication does not imply policy endorsement by the publishers.
A historian narrator recalls a postwar flush of truck gardening in San Antonio, sparked by philanthropy and city aid. The effort ballooned into a water and utility nightmare as heat and drought returned, revealing water rents and municipal control as the lasting costs of a misguided uplift scheme led by optimistic residents and skeptics alike.
Dorothy Gish stars in Children of the Feud at the Empire for today only. The photodrama portrays Montana Missouri mountain life amid feuds and a courtroom gun battle tied to a moonshine trial. Strong supporting cast, Pathe News No 53, and Know America scenic Texas views accompany the feature.
Beginning Thursday night the Soledad Roof will feature Conlon's select orchestra of union musicians to improve dance music. The natatorium, installed by the management, is proving popular and plans for a newsboys party by Harry Greer of Tampico in the natatorium Friday afternoon progress. The event includes sandwiches soft drinks and watermelon with a parade from the Light office to the natatorium after one o'clock.
In Ribblespool Pastor Jones fronts a village assembly at Little Bethel to oppose war. A Belgian girl and a chain of locals push their selfless resolve, culminating in a Benediction as men vow to join the effort and halt hostilities.
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