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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
2
The Duma committee with armies of over 30 000 garrison troops announces overthrow of the government. Deputy Engelhard named Petrograd commander by the committee. Proclamations urge workers soldiers railroads and banks to resume normal activities. Deputy Gronski to provisional manage the Petrograd telegraphic agency.
Swedish press reports say Petrograd saw open revolution last week with mobs storming shops on Saturday. Rioters attacked stores as soldiers used sabers and many were wounded while newspaper publication paused and officials urged people to stay indoors.
A strike order effective at 6 p.m. Monday will be sent to all members of four trainmen brotherhoods in the Southwest if New York talks fail to reach an agreement. The tentative order covers Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system Missouri Kansas & Texas St Louis & San Francisco Chicago Rock Island and Pacific lines between St Louis and Kansas City and southwest of Kansas City plus St Louis Southwestern Southern Pacific lines in Texas and all Texas short lines.
A Chicago source claims a compromise would set eight hours as the workday with pay for nine, not ten, based on mileage. The authority says managers likely would accept this proposition.
San Antonio business leaders fear a nationwide rail strike could halt nearly all industry in the city within a month. Affected lines may embargo freight after Thursday as the four railroad brotherhoods prepare to meet in Houston to issue orders. Perishable spring vegetables risk spoilage if trains halt.
Washington March 15 reports a shift in immigration from westward to eastern and southern farms. Western farmers buy and reclaim abandoned lands around the capital and in states like Maryland and Virginia, aided by the Agriculture and Labor departments and Farm Loan Board. Railroads and state governments back the move as western farmers invest $10 to $15 per acre in near capital area lands while western lands sell for $200 to $300.
Vague reports of a Russian revolution and separate peace with Germany circulated through German sources. Russian officials deny them while U S Secretary Lansing confirms general corroboration of Petrograd dispatches but declines to identify sources or comment further.
Dispatches describe censorship bypass via telegram and wireless to Berlin as Petrograd endures upheaval. Reports cite food distribution failures, transportation breakdown, and a cabinet reshuffle with Soukhomlinov imprisoned. Protopopoff and Rodzianko appear central as the provisional government forms to push for stronger war effort.
The London Mail reports rumors of a Russian crisis, noting silence in most papers but calling attention to the suspension of the Duma and the council of empire. A Swedish engineer Edstroem, quoted by Stockholm, says reports of outbreaks are exaggerated and railways are not in danger.
The report notes widespread strikes and that through last week no clashes occurred between troops and civilians over food protests, with authorities emphasizing orderly demonstrations.
Dr and Mrs Harold McCormick of Chicago volunteering to outfitting the American crew of the Yarrowdale steamer, released by Germany, and now in Zurich with Swiss government assistance.
In Columbus Indiana the issue of whether to protect against cold chins or shins sparks debate. Public welfare or safety committees may be asked to decide, with city council input requested. Women wear high collar coats and muffling faces while some skirts sit four to six inches above high shoes.
Entomology experts at State College predict the 17 year periodical cicada brood eight will appear across several counties including Armstrong Beaver Butler Cambria Clarion Indiana Lawrence Mercer Venango and Washington. Smaller swarms may occur in Allegheny Crawford Fayette Forest Huntingdon Jefferson Snyder and Westmoreland.
George P. McLaughlin defeated Ralph Lowerbaum 1 up after 20 holes in the Tourist Golf Tournament at Brackenridge Park municipal course. The match was tight with all square at 18, two extra holes decided the winner. Other first round results included Emberger over Wood 2 and 1 and Sommers over Faeth 2 up. Women’s results saw Mrs. Mann beat Mrs. Hirsh 4 and 3 and Miss Van Pelt advance by default.
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