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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Brazil nears war with Germany amid ministerial resignations and detentions. Norway risks extinction of its mercantile fleet from U boats, while China leans toward war though officials pause. In Germany political tension grows with weak socialist backing and scarce Austrian updates.
British forces opened a dawn attack along approximately twelve miles of the Arras front from the Hindenburg line south of the Sensee to the Achevilles Vimy road. Progress was reported toward Fresnoy Cherisy and Bullecourt as German counterattacks near Gavrelle Loos were repelled. the operation marks a fourth large push in this sector.
Rio de Janeiro reports Dr Lauro Muller has tendered his resignation as minister of foreign affairs to President Braz. Brazilian minister to Germany has been ordered detained in Berlin and Adolf Pauli, German minister to Brazil, is detained en route to Uruguay. Muller’s critics in Brazil stem from strains with Germany over growing pro German sentiment.
Washington officials suggest Dr Laura Muller's exit as Brazil foreign minister indicates possible entry into the war against Germany. No official notice had reached the State Department or Brazilian embassy by today, but the move drew little surprise as Brazilian Congress prepared to convene.
Today and President Braz is expected to present the full facts on Brazil’s relations with Germany and may request a declaration of war. No loyalty questions arise about Dr. Muller, who is of German descent, but signs point to his resignation from pressure as Brazilians clamors for war grow after relations were broken off on April 18.
Copenhagen dispatch reports German newspapers allowed in London view show conservatives sharply attacking Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. They denounce the government while urging political restraint for the Fatherland.
The conference committee on the army appropriation bill approves Senator Sheppard’s amendment. Not less than fifteen hundred acres will be added to Fort Sam Houston and $4,500,000 is allocated for aviation post development at San Antonio, with over one million for the San Antonio site. A $30,000 hospital expansion at Fort Sam Houston is also approved.
The conference committee in Congress approves the purchase of 1200 acres north of Camp Wilson for drill grounds and acquires 700 acres near South San Antonio under option for a permanent aviation post. Funds will support an extensive building program at the site, with closings possible once money is available.
Chicago May 3 men entering national service will be replaced by women on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago and Alton and Monon routes officials say women will be used initially in offices and clerical work not in train operation later possibly in train dispatching signalling freight checking car inspection and lighter machine shop work across the system
The British transport Arcadian, 8939 tons, built in 1899 and operated by Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, was sunk by a submarine on April 15. About 279 men are believed to have perished. The ship was withdrawn from passenger service early in the war and used by the British admiralty. The Arcadian measured 500 feet in length. The British Sun, an 8600 ton tank steamer leased to Britain, was also sunk in the Mediterranean. the crew were saved and the vessel valued at $2,500,000.
Petrograd May 3. The Russian provisional government sent to Russian representatives in the entente a note assuring allies that the government change cannot excuse any slackening in the common struggle of all entente powers.
The House greeted Rene Viviani and Marshal Joffre with cheers as the French mission spoke in French and thanked America with Vive la America. Joffre thanked lawmakers, kissed the hand of Jeannette Rankin, and greeted daughters of members who were kissed in return. The French team departs tonight by special train for Chicago, starting a week to ten day national tour with details kept secret for safety.
Captain S. B. Harris and eight crew members of the Vacuum arrived in London suffering exhaustion and exposure after the submarine attack. Lieutenant Thomas of the Vacuum died of exposure and was buried at sea after the captain's boat overturned thrice during the struggle for life. Survivors face delay before travel, pushed to Saturday.
Forecasts for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington. Variables include temperature ranges from 40s to 50s, wind directions and speeds, cloud cover rain and colder trends. Highest and lowest temperatures noted for the past 24 hours.
Survivors reach shore with news that the American steamer Rockingham sank after a German submarine attack, three men drowned, thirteen remain missing from the vessel, while twelve naval gunners were aboard.
Baltimore May 3 The wife of Chief Mate Carver of the steamship Rockingham received a cablegram saying Ship sunk All well. The brief message confirms the vessel was lost but indicates all on board are safe.
Kansas City police commissioners ordered saloon keepers to stop selling liquor to national guardsmen, enforcing a local prohibition measure amid city concerns.
Washington May 3 Entente missions discuss submarine menace with American officials. They expect ships men and money from the United States to outweigh U boats. Britain notes Germany in worse straits while authorit ies debate ship building and curbs on imports and exports. Seventy one German and Austrian merchant ships seized by the government will be repaired and ready within five months adding 535 722 tons to the merchant fleet.
The Berlin Reichsbote says certain elements pursue restoring the old policy of targeting Great Britain and America and seeks to restrict submarine warfare again. It denounces the propaganda as fatal, villainous, and criminal.
Paris on May 3 reports the abolition of the 68 cent per pound maximum retail price for butter. The price increased to the equivalent of one dollar per pound after the regulation was removed by the minister of provisions.
Committees for the striking bakers union and their employers agreed on terms of settlement in Chicago on May 3. The deal includes a $2 weekly wage increase, allowance for non union superintendents, elimination of undue speeding up, union business agents may visit shops, and workers cannot be discharged without a hearing.
May 3 report from New York states the German U-boat threat has worsened the food crisis in Belgium and northern France. Mortality among working adults tripled in March and April as Herbert C. Hoover arrives from Europe to oversee U.S. food control. He warns only thirty boats remain while seventy are needed, with 60,000 tons landed in March–April but 220,000 tons short of requirement.
Daniel Willard told the national defense conference that the United States would curtail passenger train service and ship the country's entire rolling stock and rails to the Allies. He said the Federal council's general railroad board is crafting readjustment schedules to speed assistance to France and Russia and urged greater railway economy.
May 3 in Coleman Texas the Spanel case nears conclusion as Judge Woodward plans to close testimony before midnight. Mrs. Butler widow of Lieut Col Butler testifies. Col E G Taggart and others testify to protect Butler's character amid defense witnesses.
The French Mission accepted full responsibility for censoring Marshal Joffre's remarks urging sending American troops to France. Debate continues on whether opposition from the army general staff influenced the expurgation while troops are needed to train the new American army.
Meager reports from BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE indicate renewed British attacks advancing on a wide front north of the Drocourt Queant switch near Bullecourt, Cherisy, and Fresnoy. Air power proves decisive with 55 enemy aircraft down in three days as Germans counter with strong patrols and searchlights.
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