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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
1
A St Marks Catholic musical service conducted by Choirmaster G H W B Gurnes will feature a 35-voice choir performing The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore Debussy, observed on Good Friday in the parish.
The piece will be presented as part of the gen nus service and precede and follow the usual prayers. Soloists include Mrs G B Gilinn soprano Charles Cameron Bol tenor and Bitiwell Rountree baritone Herald Morris to play organ with Mrs Harold Morrie at the piano. Mrs Gwinn recently returned from New York City where she studied for several months under Oscar Saenger the noted teacher. Mr Morris will debut in San Antonio as an organist and serves as official accompanist of the Waste Festival Chorus.
A wartime report details German prison conditions with 10 000 inmates and diverse nationalities. It notes overcrowded blocks, enforced discipline, and the variety of food and work, including craft skills and a prison banking system, plus censorship and mail controls.
Readable fragments describe renewed combat near Idulka Pass as German forces attempt a breakthrough with the 20th Army Corps and reserves. Russian defenders counter, halting advances while reports note premature maneuvers and renewed clashes along multiple sectors.
A March 31 report sketches WWI fighting across French and Berlin fronts. It notes repulsed enemy advances near Le Pratre forest, British aviators bombing Helsian towns, and casualties at Courtril hospital. On Memel’s Tuamdin front enemy banks cleared. Austro-Russian actions push north of Aeustowe forest with German counterassault near Seiny, prisoner counts rising by around 100.
Reports from Belgrade indicate Serbia is rapidly organizing for the next campaign Heavily wounded are being supplied with medical aid and ammunition The Serbian army remains high in morale while preparing to renewedly strike at Austrians and accumulate captured artillery for future use
Vienna dispatches say a two hour lull in Dukia Pass ended as Soviet divisions resumed fighting. Renewed clashes spread through On dava and Tahoraza valleys with heavy rainfall hindering operations. Rumors claim Russians failed to secure a decisive objective. meanwhile Austrians reportedly prevail in Bukowina battles.
An official caucasus army headquarters statement from Petrograd reports light fighting in coastal districts. Turkish forces are pushed back toward the coast near Borohka and Ardanateh, with a left wing action on the Sarita Timish front and artillery exchanges continuing on other fronts.
Constantinople dispatch reports Turkish ammo not scarce but poor in quality. German cartridges from March 1914 exhausted, forcing reliance on inferior Turkish-made rounds. Disorder and insubordination among troops noted, with arrests of several officers over attitudes toward Germans during troop movements.
Rencer Correspondent reports two German bombardments near an eastern port causing several injuries and disruptions. Telegraph wires damaged and rail signals down hinder communications as reports from amid the conflict detail casualties and wreckage from the recent German air and land attacks.
An engine and several cars derailed near Houston injuring Harod Jellnut and Wireman Jefferd while passengers were shaken. The switch was found turned by the engineer Peniaut who prevented a worse accident. Local theory blamed Mexican laborers but the troop special passed unharmed.
Honolulu reports a $20,000 estimate for elevating the F 4 submarine by pontoon methods as engineers test a diving tub and air lines. Admiral Moore notes waterlogged gear and a need for heavier lifting to free the craft.
Entries flood the civic and trades parade with $8 entry fees and dozens of firms signaling participation. The procession is set for Wednesday afternoon with numerous companies listed including Western Implement Hardware Co and White Star Laundry Co. The official parade route was fixed at a meeting of the Merchants Association at the Pravis Club.
Washington officials outline a parade path shifting street names and routes from North Street to Alamo Wake with a new reviewing stand planned near the depot. Directors authorize construction of a stand in the form of a fort to honor the event.
Secretary Bryan said the State Department has taken no action and voiced no opinion on belligerent nations borrowing from banks via credit arrangements. He noted loans to belligerents have been disapproved, but no interposed objections to cradle arrangements were justified, with no details released on specific negotiations.
Reports from the border describe troop movements toward the frontier. General Frederick Funston orders caution as Villistas and Carrancistas exchange fire, with Brownsville and Laredo potential flashpoints. Wounded officers arrive from Fort Sam Houston while the border tension escalates.
General Villa has arrived at Torreon to take charge of the situation around the railroad center. Guileries troops are reported pressing toward the air while Villa fortifies the area by order. General Chrepon's column was reported in advices received at Torreon.
The article notes many buyers and prominent supporters vouch for the Hudson 41550 car. Howard J. Coffin, its renowned designer, praises the model and declares it his ideal. Vouching builders claim the car meets high standards, contributing to Hudson becoming a leading auto maker and listing a price reference of $1,200.
General Carranza pledged no further tax on sisal exports from Yucatan after U S representations. In other news a Temple Texas accident killed Miss Bernice McDavid and injured Rufus Stegall when his car crashed. Stegall died later. Relatives live on North Haguesberry Street.
A Chicago taxicab firm plans a European system with five passenger cars. One car will rent for four dollars, a cheaper, less luxurious option for two dollars, and prices may drop further. The company is wagering up to one hundred thousand dollars to test public acceptance of the European brand.
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