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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
3
Speaker Clark left the chair in Washington on May 3 to begin efforts to erase the censorship section of the espionage bill proposed by Representative Graham of Pennsylvania. He argued the provision violates constitutional guarantees of free speech and a free press.
In Houston three women including a mother and her two daughters volunteered to share a four year prison sentence to free W. H. Stinnett, a former I and G N railroad assistant cashier convicted of embezzlement. Judge Robinson declined, upholding the law.
Round trip fare one dollar. Special Southern Pacific train departs at 9 30 a m. Old time music and dances led by Prof Artz. Event advertised for Castroville on May 3.
Subscriptions to the first two billion offering of bonds of the Liberty Loan of 1917 poured into the treasury today at more than a million dollars an hour. About three thousand banks nationwide were taking subscriptions over counters, signaling a likely oversubscription. Secretary McAdoo delivered to the Italian ambassador the 100 million dollars the government has advanced Italy for urgent needs.
A British attack destroys German airpower with a dramatic aerial strike. A British pilot drops a lightweight bomb, silencing a German lamp. Four scarlet German planes engage, one shot down, three flee. A second red machine crashes, leaving two remaining aloft.
Berlin reports of heightened political strife as German leaders face pressure over peace terms and strike actions. Conservative and socialist newspapers clash while Reichstag opens amid claims of reform delays. Indemnity demands threaten empire and future taxes.
The appeal urges taxpayers to elect Lamm Nelson and Uhr for county commissioners to cut department expenses and lower the tax rate. It argues Garland Heuermann and Lowther hinder economy and urges voters to support an economical administration at the general election by casting ballots for the three candidates.
Paris reports a key breakthrough on the Champagne front last night as German positions east of Monthaut fell and a garrison of over two hundred German troops was captured. Active patrols occurred on the Chemin-Des-Dames and in the Cerna Bend, with heavy artillery near Juma. Monastir bombardment continues per Macedonian front report.
A French assault pushes up a steep cliff at Chivy ravine west of Craonne. Grenadiers trap about 200 Germans emerging from a rock chimney after scaling 180 steps. A German officer surrenders mid-telephoning to headquarters as prisoners are brought in from the Beine Mornvilleirs sector and two German counterattacks are repelled.
Mrs G H Ludlow wife of Sergeant Ludlow regular army living at 301 Burleson Street describes dramatic relief from long standing indigestion nervousness and fatigue after taking Tanlac. She reports improved sleep appetite and energy and urges others to try the remedy sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Company and E J H Meier under a Tanlac representative.
A string of visitors to San Antonio hotels includes J Galesentd general livestock agent from Fort Worth, H C Jones from Wabash Indiana, RB Towle from New York, C K Dunlap Southern Pacific traffic manager from Dallas, W C Parr Waelder stockman, H J Thomas Houston businessman, R C Brown New York merchant, C B O'Hare Chicago, W W Whittington Jr Alexandra, J W Powers Chicago, K F Carson Cuero turkey raiser, N Temple Sherman, H E Carroll Kansas City, W N Young Laredo, Mr and Mrs R P Nicholson Kansas City, George Mathewson New York, with stays noted at St Anthony, Gunter, Menger, and Menger hotels.
A rapid temperature fall occurred Thursday afternoon in San Antonio with a light shower. At 2 PM the reading was 87 degrees, dropping to 68 by 2 15 PM. Forecasters expect unsettled, cooler conditions through the evening with a chance of more showers.
Samuel Gompers testifies in New York about the Rintelen case, labeling Herman Schulters and Henry B. Martin as Washington political strikers. He notes their ties to Frank Buc hanan and the Labor National Peace Council, warning Buchanan against their associates as enemies of labor.
Financial measures move forward in Congress granting President Carranza sweeping powers to address Mexico’s fiscal crisis. U S Ambassador Fletcher says Carranza’s inauguration promises peaceful rehabilitation of the country.
Vienna dispatch cites Talaat Bey informing Neue Freie Presse that Turkey desires peace with honor and has conveyed the message to President Wilson. The Turkish vizier denies any aim of conquest and reiterates willingness to negotiate under international terms.
London May 3 reports a Vienna meeting between Count von Hertling and other officials as part of ongoing discussions on peace terms. The talks signal a potential reconciliation process within the Central Powers, though specifics and outcomes remain unclear.
There is a Nemo corset for every woman in any activity a woman follows and it will aid in shaping and preserving the figure while supporting the body. Nearly every woman will be interested with Nemo from $3 and upwards in a model suited to individual requirements.
Sports style parasols with sturdy frames and neat handles feature pretty coverings in new patterns and colors. Dainty summer costume adjuncts, now reduced to $1.10. First Floor.
A semi official Vienna telegram relayed by the Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam reports Bavarian premier and Austro Hungarian foreign minister stress continued accord between Berlin and Vienna on peace questions. The Vienna cabinet says German newspaper criticisms are private opinion and that Germany and Austria must stay united for future benefit, as a special roundtrip train offer is noted.
H E Wild of the Shackleton Ross sea expedition created Hut Point Mixture a tobacco substitute used by the crew for months after stores ran out. The blend combined tea coffee sawdust seaweed and several herbs to mimic tobacco.
A Southern Pacific advance notice lists a colored excursion departing Seguin at 10:30 a.m. The brief item provides scant details beyond the schedule and carrier.
Local funeral service listing notes Shelby Loring Undertaking Co offers automobile transportation and two phone lines. The advertisement promotes contact options and caption style typical of era classifieds.
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