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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1915
Page
1
An old advertisement extols Vitalitas as a natural, safe treatment for stomach, liver, kidney and bowel disorders. It claims wide availability in drug stores, general stores, and post offices, with testimonials of effective use across ages and regions, urging prompt purchase from Wagner's or local druggists.
London reports an interview with labor figure Denel Ork criticizing Chancellor Lloyd George over liquor taxation and postwar wages. He argues excessive drink impedes shipyards and transport work, demands curbs on earnings, and states government misreads the cause of naval and industrial slowdowns.
A grain crop report from Gillespie County by A Love, president of the San Antonio Fredericksburg and North Western Railroad, forecasts a harvest near 509000 bushels if favorable weather holds. Oats yields are expected from 50 to 60 bushels per acre, with a likely total county wheat crop exceeding a railway measure. Love notes shipments will boost local progress as grain movement rises.
The State Department discussed the Gulf Light at Washington noting the ship’s cargo as gasoline and other items. Ken Kennedy claimed it was destined for Prairie and not the French government. Canthin Gunther, 52, previously captained the steamer Oklahoma which broke up near New Jersey coast and led to seven crew rescues by the Bavaria.
The American oil steamer Gulfisat was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands by a German submarine, sinking in minutes. Sixteen men and two women drowned. remaining crew were rescued by a patrol boat, then landed at Lem. Separate items note Gulf Refining Company claims policy and other local incidents including a glass assault, Chicago playground funding, and a damaged Gulf Line ship Kennebec.
British and Allied naval reports recount German submarines sinking multiple ships in the North Sea and Atlantic routes on a weekend raid. The Swedish steamer Ellida went down after torpedo strikes but some aboard were rescued. Other vessels including the French steamer Europe and American oil steamer Guilt-Ushi faced torpedoes. several crews were saved, some lost. British destroyers engaged, sinking two German submarines and capturing two officers and 44 sailors. Trawlers and escorts provided rescue and port returns, with ongoing signals of submarine activity and limited official updates on Dardanelles actions amidst Allied bombardment.
May 3 Chicago The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen released a statement backing the contention that wage increases granted are modest. They cite figures showing increases total about 320 403 dollars annually for wages alone, excluding overtime and compensatory rules. The railroads claim meeting every employee demand would cost about 40 million dollars annually, while the brothers estimate under 10 million. The award reportedly covers engines on 8767 of 89812 locomotives in service for engineers and 7006 of 28661 for firemen, with the sums detailed by the brotherhoods.
The Austrian forces claim a decisive victory driving back Russian troops across the Skeainga and near Kalvarya, with 3200 prisoners taken and heavy losses on the Russian side. Field Marshal Archduke Frederick and General von Mackensen led troops as the front widened from the Hungarian frontier to the Vistula junction, while protests of enemy collapse continued.
May 3 report notes German forces sweeping from the Baltic coast toward the Niemen with 26,000 artillery shells in a district. Russian observers deem the northern advance a comic opera, while Russian troops in the south resist the German offensive and inflict losses in trench fighting.
The Turkish war department released a brief official statement after an assault near the Gui poll peninsula. It says the enemy has not advanced along the coast while Turkish batteries at Seddu Bahr achieved good results. The note also mentions damage to Ayahella from the Totkleh forts as part of French and British naval actions.
In Aberdeen Scotland on a Sunday a German submarine attacked the Aberdeen fishing fleet causing two trawlers to sink after a torpedo fired within fifty miles of the harbor. Crews escaped in boats and were rescued. the sub reportedly chased three more vessels before submerging as a patrol boat neared.
May 3 dispatch says French war offices released an report on bombardment by Germans near Ypres. Attacks with asphyxiating gases were aimed north of Ypres near St Julie and south near Hill 60. No significant rear front developments reported.
A special train named the Indiana Special, run by the Indians-Frisco Tour Company, will travel via San Antonio for the Pagama-Paeitle exposition in June. Stopovers include St Lavin and Sin Axtonto with a June 16 departure from Thollanapalle and a June 18 resumption after a day in San Antonio. The route covers the Rio Grande valley, Arizona, and Lower California, with entertainment planned in Bar Avtuzile.
Reports from Guanajuato and surrounding areas claim General Murgia was not burned to death while rumors circulated of a 600-strong force led by General Mula threatening Zacatecas. Dispatches also claimed victories near Leon and Veracruz, with Obregon’s forces advancing toward Monterey and Zapatistas retreating toward Mexico City.
A Central Police Department feature describes a unique emergency vehicle by number four three one four four with a rotary gong. The device aims to alert pedestrians and drivers with distinctive sound and visual signals, as officials discuss the car’s approach and its role in rapid response.
New York reporters and former Albany and Washington correspondents testified in Syracuse Supreme Court as defense witnesses. Walter Arndt described statements by Willey Barnes about Tammany Hall, Governor Hughes, and race track legislation. Edward Platt produced letters from 1841 to 1908. George Dickinson recounted a 1898 talk with Barnes on race issues and party discipline.
Fragmented obituary notices list names such as Carolina Cervantes Edward Jackson W. J. Jardine Lidwinia May Mary Dunn and Dr Done Aze. The text notes funeral services past and future at various addresses and undertakers, interments, and familial survivors across several locations, with scattered dates, streets, and parishes.
Rotary Club members plan a Sunday afternoon event at the city civic house area with a basket picnic and dance. An athletic contest program with numerous entries will be staged, an orchestra will provide music, and transportation from St Anthony Hotel will be arranged for attendees.
Cecil D Chesher aged 1 years, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wyilum Chesher of 156% Michigan avenue, died suddenly at home. Funeral plans not completed. In Texas a report cites dire conditions and calls for investigations into industry in relations act. Athens reports fatal fire killing two and injuring several at the Mitchem Home, origin unknown.
San Antonio readers report letters from Mrs. Mary Gerfers and her daughter Ada describing life near Berlin. They depict mourning across Germany as many family members have enlisted or died, and note a grim, determined civilian stance. Censorship keeps news scant from home and abroad. Benis Tailor advertises Palm Beach suits at 512 West Commerce Street.
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