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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
2
Partial returns show Phil Wright leading John Fentiman for police and fire commissioner as polls stay open late to capture the light election turnout. Wright supporters expect a late vote boost while Fentiman backers hope late results narrow the gap.
The Lord lieutenant issued a proclamation calling for 50 000 voluntary recruits with 2 000 to 3 000 monthly thereafter to sustain Irish divisions. The first call targets men aged 18 to 27 and promises legislation to guarantee land for those who fight for their country. Paris bombardment resumes. The Germans fire long range guns on Paris today.
The San Antonio Automobile Trades Association discussed a large motor boat regatta and swim meet at Medina Lake on July 4. Secretary William H. Furlong proposed inviting Army camp swimmers, with proceeds to Red Cross and plans to transport spectators from the city.
The Edna carrying oil from Philadelphia to Cuba was shelled near Winterquarter lightship by a submarine. Captain Gilmore reported a long German sub with 76 crewmen and two 6 inch guns. captors returned the crew umbrella and left a few oil cases. The Winne Connie, en route to Providence with 2800 tons of Norfolk coal, was lured into a German trap as a submarine ordered passengers to abandon ship and row to the sub's side.
Proximity to the New Jersey shore saved the coal steamship Bristol off Boston from destruction after being pursued by two U boats. The Bristol, owned by the Coastwise Steamship Co, raced for shore to escape while rescuing the crew of the schooner Edward H Cole adrift after hours in small boats. Captain Frederick Mart of Massachusetts commanded as the Bristol steamed 20 miles to Hand with all steam deployed.
KR J Boyle reported at the Knights of Columbus lunch that one third of a 16000 war fund goal has been raised. The city is divided into ten districts with a captain in charge and thirty five workers praised for their efforts. More workers and funds are urged as next luncheon approaches.
The Texel, 36 survivors, reached Atlantic City after Sunday’s attack 60 miles south of New York by two German submarines. Captain Lowrey described the watertight exit and the subs’ demand for papers as the ship went down at 5 15.
Madrid officials report an unknown, nonlethal illness spreading swiftly from Madrid to provinces and Morocco. Over 100000 victims in Madrid, 111 deaths in a single day, 700 in ten days, with King Alfonso among early cases. Men bear most symptoms while women and children are less affected.
A June 4 article questions whether the missing collier Cyclops was sunk or seized by German submarines off the Jersey coast. It cites naval experts noting the ship’s last Barbados departure and a possible at sea prize crew, with theories of a voyage to Germany and a hidden base on this side of the Atlantic.
Allied forces halt German advances on the Marne front with American units helping to push back a crossing and deny use of a foot bridge. The drive toward Paris is described as a race of forces, with French and allied troops leveraging terrain to halt the German offensive.
Allied forces clash with German divisions between the Ourcq and Oise Rivers as fresh efforts to enter the forest of Villers-Cotterets unfold. Choisy Hill north of the Aisne sees five changes of hands before a Verdun veteran-led assault secures the peak amid fierce combat. A cavalry corps covers 160 miles to join the fight, inflicting heavy German losses.
A Berlin semi official telegram claims the French resistance at Reims frustrates German efforts. It alleges Termes lacks value and says shelling is due to French evacuation refusal. The message says Senegalese and Madagascan troops are despairing after being told they would be tortured, with promises of humane treatment.
London dispatch reports the battle with the French forces holding a mostly stationary line. German advances are limited and occasionally setback as the fighting continues furiously with an apologetic German communique noting the stalemate.
General Pershing refutes the German statement that Franco American depots at Fere La Towerdin have fallen into enemy hands. He notes American depots were located there and denies the capture claim. A separate report from Montoilies notes a large explosion at a southern France plant producing war materiel near Baussens by Arles, with many casualties.
Reports show 111 coastwise vessels under railroad control were safe in port by noon. The Mohawk is safe in port, while the Grucian delivered the Jacob M. Haskell crew to an Atlantic port. Navy aims to trace coastal activity during the submarine period.
Three hundred passengers and crew were picked up in open boats by the schooner Etta B. Douglass near Barnegat Inlet. Seven crew members were landed at the inlet wharf, with six Porto Ricans and Martin Carroll of Newark among them. Nineteen survivors were taken ashore near Lewes, Delaware, by a British tramp steamer. The Carolina, belonging to the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company, carried 226 passengers and 120 crew, mostly Porto Ricans. One American, W H Morton, was among those landed. Remainder of the passengers and crew whereabouts were unknown.
The City of Columbus of Savannah line, feared sunk by a German submarine, is reported safe in an Atlantic port. She arrived after being at anchor and with no damage found. the ship’s exact identity was confirmed only upon nearing the harbor.
Washington June 4. A strike of commercial telegraph operators may be called after S. J. Konenkamp, president of the Telegraphers Union, arrives in Chicago. He said the union is not rushing to strike and will decide soon. Also noted Paris reports: Lieut Georges Madon credited with 28 aerial victories, including an early warring incident in Swiss territory.
London reports Germany faces leather and fibre shortages driving heavy use of human hair for weaving belts and straps. Quality women's hair can fetch twenty marks per kilo.
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