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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1917
Page
2
President Calvin of the Union Pacific warns that a railway shutdown could cripple troop movements, war supplies, and navy construction. He cites possible delays, mobilization strains, and the need for loyalty amid the Adamson law debate as unions and railroads brace for a crisis.
At 1 15 a m railroad managers and workers met at Grand Central Terminal with mediators and broke for a brief session. The talks continued into the early morning with both sides urged to act patriotically to avert a national calamity. Rumors circulated about acceptance of the switchmen award offering nine hours pay for eight. No details from the conference room were released.
Prepared for a nationwide railroad tie up, Chicago reports a postponed strike by 400000 train service workers aimed at securing the eight hour day. Management warns of a flat stand and deliver for higher pay, a burden totaling untold millions.
Mothers should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for the season. They break up colds relieve feverishness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach troubles used by mothers for years. Sold by stores at 25 cents. LeRoy New York.
Philadelphia March 17 preparations to cope with a threatened railroad strike were completed. Pennsylvania and Reading officials expect most workers to stay loyal while embargoes limit freight to food, government shipments and newsprint. Temporary living quarters prepared for workers and replacements. Chamber of Commerce mobilizes motor trucks to move supplies. Anticipated coal mine disruptions could cost about 60,000 jobs in the anthracite region.
Washington March 17 government agencies work on last minute plans to avoid a railroad tie up if the Wilson mediation fails. Legal officers study authority to compel operation of railways in an emergency as the President remains hopeful the strike will be cancelled before night.
Cleveland March 17 an authoritative source says the strike order on New York Central lines does not affect the Michigan Central system into Canada and no Michigan Central strike is contemplated at present avoiding international complications.
Boston March 17 The Knickerbocker Limited due 1 p m and Merchants' Limited due 5 p m on the New York New Haven & Hartford line were cancelled because of the strike situation.
Pittsburg Pa March 12 officers of four railroad brotherhoods will meet with employees east and west of the city to direct strike activities. About 60 000 men in the Pittsburg district face a general walkout. the steel industry could be severely affected. The city has less than a ten day food supply according to dealers.
Washington reports that American consular officers pulled from Mexico months ago are ordered back to their districts. Passport denials for Americans returning to Mexico will continue until consuls report on conditions. Silliman returns to Guadalajara. Dickinson to San Luis Potosi. Robertson to Monterey. Bowman to Frontera. Chapman to Mazatlan.
Washington March 17 TheU S reply declining General Carranza's plan for an embargo on munitions and food to the warring European nations will be made public when it reaches the Mexican government possibly today The note reportedly contains no reference to suspected German influence and U S refusal rests on the view the move would not be justified under international law with the United States seeking peace.
Major Allen Buell of the local weather bureau predicts a temperature around 40 degrees with only light or no frost possible in San Antonio Saturday night if local conditions persist. He notes an advancing storm from the lake region and high pressure behind it. Historical records show killing frosts after March 20 are rare, with only two instances in 1913 and 1915.
A March health note urges care for overworked kidneys and urges Foley Kidney Pills. B H Stone of Reading Pa and A M Fischer endorse the remedy as highly valuable for waste elimination and overall kidney support.
C J La Hood of 909 West Salinas reports to Sheriff Tobin that Friday night his Ford automobile was stolen from the garage behind his home. The vehicle carries city number 11082 and engine number 92614.
Laurel Grove Women’s Christian Dance at Turner Hall tonight with admission set at five decades of a dollar.
St. Louis spent hours in San Antonio on Friday and left for Dallas after being shown the construction in all stages by KE L Martin, resident engineer of the project.
Advertisement notes Packard cars available at two dollars per hour with reference Cr 747. The brief line signals a car rental or parking service tied to a pricing notice.
Attorneys Hertzberg and Kercheville announce law offices at 605 610 Brady Building with advertising for legal services.
Local advert for Alamo Jewelry Company at 315 Alamo Plaza inviting customers to sell or trade old gold silver diamonds and coins. Ad emphasizes buy and trade options with no other details provided.
Dix ie St Patrick s Dance held Saturday March 17 at the W O W Hall with Willett s Orchestra playing for dancing until 1 a m Ladies admitted free in the advance notice style of local society pages.
Advertising line notes labels, business cards, and tags at the lowest prices from Dulling Printing Co Cr. 3338.
Edwin H. Lee of the Menger adds a five piece Guatemalan marimba band to the hotel program. The ensemble will play each dinner hour and later give a patio concert lasting until 11 o'clock, offering sweeter tones than a xylophone and known as a Central American instrument.
A 20 year old African American man, believed to be an accomplice of the earlier suspect, was arrested by Detectives Proudfoot, James and Tom Carver Friday night after the robbery attempt at a Chestnut Street dance hall last Wednesday. The pair recently arrived from Chicago.
O Connell Loan Co at 112 East Houston Street advertises all kinds of collateral loans with a window display to attract customers.
Horace E. Wilson lawyer based at 516 17 State Bank Building. telephone Cr. 8381 in this classified adv. for legal services.
Willett's Orchestra performs at Turner Hall on Sunday the 18th with free admission for ladies.
Attorney Dan Lewis lists address at 414 18 Kampmann Building Travis 6413 with phone contact for legal services.
A four hour canvass of San Antonio to recruit new members to the Travelers' Protective Association began Saturday under President A. E. Nations. The post seeks 100 new members to reach a total of 1000. Post D will hold its regular monthly meeting Sunday morning at the Gunter hotel with reports expected.
A boy living at 1010 South Laredo Street was struck by a car at West Commerce and Cameron Streets on Friday afternoon. He escaped with minor injuries and was taken to Green Memorial Hospital in a police car before returning home. No arrest was made according to witnesses who said the boy darted in front of the moving car.
Otto Zoller involved in a 2014 activity related to an office transfer and transportation package. The report notes a residence and transaction identifiers, with a focus on the transfer process and associated paperwork.
Hermann Sons Sing ing Society hosts a March 17 dance at Hermann Sons Hall with music by Puppes Orchestra. Tickets 25e. Adv.
The governing board met Friday night to discuss securing a building as a permanent home. No definite action was taken, but both the Scientific Society and the Art League favor a joint headquarters. Several new members were elected including N L Petrich Rev Robert W Mays Mrs Ida Schweppe C A Keller L B Collins George R List L O Thanheiser Miss Marie Helland Richard Johnson Bruno Meisweather Rev Felix R Hill George P Dixon J D Patterson and Frank Huson.
George Hanson reported at 10 15 Friday night that his car was taken by a friend earlier and not returned. Police found the automobile in the 160 block West Travis Street damaged in an accident with no injuries.
An event notice for a dance at the Macdonna Shooting Club Hall scheduled for March 18 at 8 p m. Likely a community social with unspecified activities or entertainment.
Cars for hire advertised by Lone Star Auto Livery offering new Jefffrey cars with two phone numbers. Rates listed as 200 per day and 1.50 per hour with credit line 7500. Some text appears garbled but indicates rental services and contact details.
The article describes the collapse of the Romanoff dynasty in Petrograd amid court and public discontent. It notes accusations against the empress, suspicion of pro German influence, and the belief that revolutions were provoked by the government. It quotes the imperial manifesto abdicating the throne and passing power to Grand Duke Michael Alexander.
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich announces he will accept the Russian throne only with the consent of the Russian people. He calls for a plebiscite organized by a constituent assembly to establish a new form of government and new fundamental laws, urging citizens to submit to the provisional government set up by the Duma.
Classified line advertises Jeffery Cars offering car rental at a rate of $1.50 per hour with no additional details provided.
Riebe's Jewelry Store at 306 Main Ave is described as a block from high prices offering jewelry at affordable rates. The line suggests nearby options appealing to budget conscious shoppers in a local business column.
P K Baker general commercial superintendent of Southwestern TelePhone and Telegraph Company in Texas spent Friday in San Antonio surveying local exchanges. He headquarters in Dallas and tours the state annually. He praised San Antonio growth and planned to visit Corpus Christi and Brownsville in the Rio Grande valley.
James R. Moore, president of the Texas Hotel Greeters Association, resigns as Hutchins hotel manager effective Saturday after more than two years. He previously worked at the St. Anthony and Savoy hotels. Glen R. Warren, formerly assistant manager, will succeed him at Hutchins.
H Lee Ransom of San Antonio returns Friday from Houston where he was elected second vice president of the Texas Retail Clothiers Association. A future meeting is planned in Galveston in August with Ransom and other San Antonio members attending.
C N Whitehead assistant receiver of the M K & I railroad with headquarters in city completes a brief visit or interim assignment.
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports the city under new governance by mixed garrison and civilian committees led by the Fourth Guard Corps commandant. The move follows a call for a constituent assembly and universal direct suffrage to decide the form of government.
Dispatch from Petrograd reports Emperor Nicholas abdicated in favor of Grand Duke Michael and that Michael also abdicated. The Duma and working men clashed over government form while a temporary central authority may govern for now, with ultimate choice left to the people.
German observers in Copenhagen report that the Russian revolution has not yet weakened Russia’s war conduct. They foresee a united ministry pursuing vigor but expect future difficulties from opposition factions and released revolutionists likely to challenge the government.
Berlin reports from March 16 note German papers cautious on Russia due to conflicting dispatches. Vorwaerts says Russian liberals face two paths: victory with pan Slavism or peace, while laboring classes may oppose a prolonged war. Other papers view the revolution as led by leaders favoring continued conflict.
W M Moeller age 27 died Friday morning at 839 Adam Street. He was born in Ohio and lived in San Antonio for sixteen months. He belonged to Anderson Lodge No 106 Knights of Pythias of Anderson Indiana. Services at 2 PM Friday at Riebe Undertaking chapel under Lotus Lodge Knights of Pythias. Interment in Knights of Pythias Cemetery San Antonio per brother Gustav Moeller Okmulgee Oklahoma instruction.
Mrs Elizabeth Frances Peeler 83 died at 2 15 pm Friday at her son S W Peeler 920 East Quincy Street after a two week illness. The body was taken to Houston Texas and interred beside her husband Colonel A J Peeler Sr. in Texas. She was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Confederacy. Survived by four children including Colonel A J Peeler U Stanley W Peeler of San Antonio and Forest T Morgan of Austin and Mrs Charles H Fischer of New York City plus 11 grandchildren.
Edward C. Rhodius, 67, died Saturday morning at his home 602 North Monument Street. A Seguin native, he was a stockman and farmer who lived in San Antonio ten years. Survived by widow, six children including Mrs. Dietz and Otto Rhodius, ten grandchildren. Funeral at 3:30 Sunday from Lucian Stapper’s residence in Schertz. burial in Schertz family plot. Reverend Carl Knicker to officiate.
Local business Shelley Loring Undertaking Co advertises automobile equipment and related services with two phone lines, 971 and an advancing listing.
Today’s army orders assign Captain Frank Is to Fort Sam Houston with the quartermaster corps and relieve the Southern Department for Lieutenant Colonel Willard D. New Bill to proceed to Vicksburg. Colonel Joseph Garrard, retired, is detailed as professor of military science and tactics at El Paso High School.
The relief commission in Belgium reports German authorities can communicate with submarine commanders and that from the 15th instant northern route safeguards the commission's shipping. Six steamers, held at Rotterdam, sailed for the United States at midnight with German safe conduct passes.
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