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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light traces its lineage to 1881 and includes the Gazette. The paper operates via Associated Press leased wire and is posted from 609 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
An editorial calls for a drastic law to curb food speculation amid wartime demands. It condemns egg market manipulation in Chicago, notes government food conservation drives, and urges penalties to prevent price gouging when the nation faces enormous war costs.
A Chicago highwayman robs a hat store cashier but is captured by First Illinois Infantry as a crowd of hundreds pursues. After the soldiers subdue the bandit the crowd, swayed by patriotism, shifts from pursuit to awaiting police delivery, declaring Chicago truly patriotic.
An editorial argues against tearing up parks for potato fields and urges economy. It cites Atlantic City wastage studies and a Texas editorial on taxing idle lands to force cultivation amid wartime food shortages. It calls for taxing land not used for production to curb speculation and increase national wealth.
Tur Liegur published an editorial titled Tax on Idle Lands advocating taxing all cultivable lands not in cultivation and grazing lands not used for grazing as a first war revenue measure to curb land speculation and idle holdings. The piece drew both praise and sharp criticism as radical and socialist in tone.
The stock yards pavilion hosted Roosevelt’s address while Elihu Root’s Russia mission is portrayed as unlikely to succeed, suggesting his work would be largely ornamental if results mirror his New York constitutional efforts.
The new Russian government restores liquor sales signaling a broader push for personal freedoms amid ongoing political reforms. Observers note the move as part of a broader tolerance of individual liberties alongside political changes.
British and French commissions, guests of honor, are entertained as they express appreciation for American wartime economy, while noting that the United States still has much to learn about sustaining wartime production and cooperation.
The Utica Observer notes Germany faces several military lines such as the Hindenberg, Siegfried, Wotan, and border lines, but the bread line poses the greatest anxiety for Germany as shortages intensify.
The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen plans to invest 100000 in U.S. war bonds to show loyalty to the government. The group notes that earning interest on that sum is better than leaving it idle in a bank.
The Chicago Herald argues the next ten days will end the first critical period of the war for the United States with the adoption of a selective draft plan. It likens this to Fiske's view of an early critical period in American history ending with the Constitution and asserts a workable military plan will mark decisive progress.
The Chicago Herald notes that choosing a destroyer named Smith as a submarine target provoked national resentment. This naming insult galvanizes American patriotism and military recruitment, potentially shaping future actions and public response.
The Light outlines that letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer. Anonymous submissions may be accepted if desired, with typewritten signatures or stamped signs treated as anonymous. Publication does not imply publisher endorsement of the letter’s policy.
Gifford Pinchot argues in a Milford La letter that American farmers must boost food production and ship exports to win World War I, warning that subs and shortages threaten democracy. Scout leaders in San Antonio pledge nonmilitary service and troop support for national effort.
A letter from Alamo Council explains Boy Scouts duties during wartime. Scouts pledged to God and country, not for military roles, but to assist at home by gardening, first aid, messenger work, signaling, and supplying tents and bandages. Each scout should grow food for market or charity, keeping soldiers fed and market stability in mind.
The Empire Theater presents Rex Beach's The Spoilers in nine parts starring William Far num and an all star cast. Showtimes begin at 10 am 12 pm 2 pm 4 pm 6 pm 8 pm and 10 pm with a rugged Alaska adventure tale about a prospector facing man made law and frontier danger.
Tonight marks the final performance of Womanhood the preparedness spectacle at the Grand Opera House. Tomorrow a film version of Jules Verne Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea opens depicting Captain Nemo and the submarine Nautilus with undersea actors using a Williamson helmet and oxygen tank for three hours air.
The Majestic theater debuts tomorrow at 2 30 with The Futuristic Revue a blend of grand opera and violin classics presented by Countess De Leonardi. The bill features Arthur Deagon Big City Four Emily Mont rode Lawton Jackie and Billie and a miniature Hippodrome with a mechanized baseball show.
Johnny admits taking ten cents left on a shelf to help a poor lunchback man with a large family. He explains he saw the man at the door selling candy and other items.
A scientist notes that sharks typically avoid humans in water but cautions that encounters on land pose different risks, reflecting warnings reported by Philadelphia Lyceum.
Washington reports a forthcoming Belgian loan as part of wartime finance alongside French and Italian advances. Officials discuss refugees and military needs while Treasury issues new certificates to raise funds. Belgian figure remains tentative, around 150 million dollars.
Elaborate plans are underway as local Knights of Pythias prepare a reception and banquet for John J. Brown of Valdalia Illinois and Vice-same Chancellor Charles W. Davis of Denver. The visit includes lodge meetings via Thursday and talks at Castle Hall and a Mexican restaurant followed by a Cuero trip to end their Texas tour.
Rev. Theodore Russell Ludlow, a six year missionary in Karkan district China, will address a mass meeting at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Wednesday evening. He will also speak to men at a parish smoker and to women at a 4:30 PM meeting at St. Mark's Parish House. Ludlow, UT and Columbia Law School graduate, teaches economics in Wu Chang and supports the Wu Chang General Hospital's new building project.
The fat man reports his wife is suffering terribly from a hoarse voice. The thin man questions if pneumonia is involved. The punchline reveals the wife’s hoarseness is from not being able to talk, a modest quip from the Cinecinnati Enquirer.
A motion to table the banquet debate is placed on the floor as discussions proceed. The chair recognizes members and directs the agenda toward the next order of business.
The Kamp Kerrville summer outing opens in Kerrville on Monday June 11 and runs through June 21. J Floyd Smith says this year’s camp will be the largest yet with a cook and extensive hikes mountain climbs and athletic contests planned. Troop 14 of the Boy Scouts will conduct a Friday afternoon hike from 4 30 pm staying overnight and returning Saturday morning in the anniversary trek for this year old but already large city troop.
George P. Harrison of Opelika Alabama secretary warns veterans the regular reunion is set for June 5 in Washington DC and urges dropping any postponement discussion. He appeals to all loyal members to honor the plan and meet in the capital as agreed.
A letter from Charles V. Vickrey of the American committee for Armenian relief shows San Antonio has given $2681.35 toward Armenian and Syrian relief from Oct 1 1915 to Mar 1 1917. He says the city’s monthly share should be at least $6906 and a letter has been sent to Mayor Brown requesting appointment of a committee to secure the monthly amount from citizens.
In a humorous rural note a woman named Mrs Quackness remarks on her daughter’s marriage to a man described as scared of her. The exchange features playful dialect and lighthearted tone about wedding customs.
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