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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
9
Oklahoma state board of agriculture releases the monthly crop report forecasting 25 to 30 million bushels of wheat for the year, with May 31 conditions at 58 percent. Corn is at 78 percent, down 1 percent from last month, and acreage this year reaches 4,118,000 acres, up 5 percent from last year.
Cadet W. E. Fraser of Winnipeg was burned to death when a training flight at Camp Mohawk overturned in the hangar. Vernon Castle survived with slight injuries as the airplane exploded the gasoline tank and ignited the hangar during the ascent.
Berlin reports Germany accepts losing Kiao Chow and South Sea Island colonies to Japan. The Vossische Zeitung says Berlin would negotiate the lease repayment and discuss future disposition of the South Seas possessions.
A bright ball of fire crossed nearly the entire sky last night over Southeastern South Dakota and adjacent Minnesota and Iowa, ending with a loud explosion near the horizon. A vapor trail lingered for minutes, spooking foreign-born communities who feared an attack by hostile air craft.
President Poincare and Mme Poincare opened the Red Cross hospital of Paris organized by Dr. Joseph A. Blake with support from the American Red Cross. Blake received the Legion of Honor. Notable Americans in Paris attended led by Ambassador William G Sharp.
Kansas City and surrounding territory see twelve objectors to the conscription law jailed. Four held in Topeka, one in Lawrence, one in Ola, including five women led by Mrs Lenora Warnerson Moore and Dr Eva Harding. Four men arrested after injunction against officials refused. hearings set for June 7.
Young Americans crossing into Mexico to avoid the draft meet little encouragement from employers. Government officials say neither American nor European employers are willing to hire them except in dire cases. Preference is given to refugees of honest convictions interned abroad.
Governor Ferguson and Adjutant General Hutchings lead a Texas National Guard search for slackers in the draft. Physicians in cities will examine youths for fitness, and rangers may guard against escape across the border at El Paso. Senator Hudspeth reports many wealthy youths travel to Mexico to avoid conscription.
The Department of Justice moves to quell anti conscription agitation four days before registration day. The War Department handles registration queries and minor issues while outlining arrests for draft obstruction. A socialist circular from Chicago prompts vigilance. exemption questioning is delayed until boards review claims. Detentions at ports and border areas target draft evaders, with plans to enroll Americans abroad.
An Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC advertisement touts a tasteless formula listed as quinine and iron. The label emphasizes effectiveness and appeals to readers seeking relief from chills and fatigue.
A wartime effort by the Rockefeller and Russell Sage foundations and other uplift groups sends a Commission representative to San Antonio. The goal is to catalog parks, theaters, pools, and dances for soldiers in training and to coordinate with local committees and officials on wholesome recreation. The War Department backs the program, with Secretary Baker eager for suitable amusements. The representative plans meetings with Mayor Bell to secure local cooperation.
President Wilson subscribed for a ten thousand dollar Liberty Loan bond and urged a larger payment in a letter to Secretary McAdoo. McAdoo outlined his second speaking tour to promote the loan, with stops in New York Boston Detroit St Louis New Orleans Birmingham Chattanooga Louisville Cincinnati and Pittsburg before returning to Washington.
A civil commission led by Abraham Flexner Dr William H Welch and Nathan Strauss will inspect the naval hospital ship Solace and other vessels at the request of Secretary Daniels to assess how the navy handles sick sailors. Admiral Mayo is investigating mistreatment allegations from a round robin signed by Solace patients.
In Mobile Alabama on June 1 veterans of the Union and Confederate armies joined the Daughters of the Confederacy to celebrate Jefferson Davis birthday. The program featured oratory and literary entertainments after a street parade led by veterans. Special sale notices for Carter White Lead appear in the ad section from Ed Steves & Sons.
An advertisement touts Van Lax as a gentle substitute for calomel that cleanses the bowels and supports liver activity to prevent sickness and improve digestion. It claims strong results for rheumatism insomnia headaches stomach issues and skin clarity with testimonials and a 50 cent bottle offered by Van Vleet Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee.
Japanese foreign office told the Associated Press there is no truth to a report that Japan would dispatch troops to Russia. Moscow and Tokyo indicate Russia needs munitions and supplies, not more soldiers.
Petrograd dispatch reports the extreme wing of the Socialists openly agitating against War Minister Kerensky. The report notes sharp attacks by socialist agitators, signaling mounting political unrest in Petrograd.
Petrograd reports Minister of Justice Pereveizeff presented a provisional government report accusing General Soukhomlinoff, ex war minister, of neglecting arms production, aiding enemies by sharing military information in 1911 1912, and aiding two civilians. He resigned in 1915, was arrested in 1916, and held at the St Peter and St Paul fortress.
A man was arrested by revolutionary forces and incarcerated in the St. Peter and St. Paul fortress amid threats of lynching. His wife was captured at the same time and held as a prisoner.
Paris June 1 French troops last night captured a German post south of Chevreux taking a number of prisoners. Raids by the Germans and an attack on the Casque were repulsed. Bicycles priced from 10 dollars and up on easy payments Portage Tire Co 2018 Alamo Adv
Knight Starr Jordan aged 29, son of pacifist leader Dr. David Starr Jordan, has signed an application to serve in the Naval Officers Reserve Corps. He is married and lists Provo, Utah as his residence, with Salt Lake City noted for the filing date June 1.
Chicago June 1 Capt W A Moffett commander at Great Lakes Naval Training Station told the Press Club of Chicago the United States navy will require 600000 men before the war ends He said Congress raised naval strength to 150000 but four times that figure may be necessary before the conflict is over He criticized the nation for sending recruits home due to lack of training.
Between seven and eight thousand men were accepted in this manner and sent home on government pay to await orders to report for training. The speaker urges training of men night and day and notes advances in sizes at usual rates. ED. STEVES & SONS, (Adv.)
Three thousand tailors and drapers assistants in Petrograd strike for a 100 percent wage rise after conciliation failed. Workers demand include a six hour day and a 150 rubles monthly minimum for women, with some factories already halting work.
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