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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
2
A London correspondent reports the Serbian Army shows no signs of weariness as it advances in the Macedonian front. The note suggests the offensive actions reflect continued resolve despite reports of fatigue and pressure on operations.
A letter from the French commander in chief to General Yereviteh commends the Serbian army for daily locational feats and brilliant military qualities after six years of war. He notes they repelled enemy advances and promises rewards, including the trench cross and decorations, for standout officers and soldiers.
The Allen Alimo Brokerage Company suit against Federal food administrator Peden and aides was dismissed after an amended petition showed the plaintiffs did not wish to prosecute the action to restrain a hearing. Judge Henry Winneham ruled federal officials act under United States authority, not state control. The company intends to resume hay shipments, with no announced resolution on compliance with the administration’s orders.
Otto Kahn born in Germany, speaking to German Americans in Milwaukee, condemns modern Prussianism and Germany’s wartime offenses. He contrasts earlier liberal German traditions with thirty years of Prussian influence, arguing for a future reversion to humane, universal ideals and peace.
The ad proclaims uniforms tailored to measure by Praser Tailoring Co at 101 W Commerce, with unspecified pricing and a garbled line about fines and payment terms. It resembles a late 19th or early 20th century small business advertisement with unclear local context.
Albert Reifel, a 36 year old painter who worked in Chicago and at Kelly Field, is in custody of the Department of Justice on charges of being an alien enemy and failing to register. A presidential warrant for his internment is pending. he claims French citizenship and says he did not register to avoid trouble. His union membership with Union No. 173 is reported revoked.
Col Albert Weis 76 a dominant figure in Southern theater dies in New York and news reaches San Antonio. He led the American Theatrical Exchange booking most Southern shows and theaters in Texas Georgia Tennessee and beyond. Weis a German native came to America as a youth and served in the Civil War with the Confederate army.
In Galveston a man died leaving a family of three daughters and four sons. Only Sidney Weis remains in San Antonio, with the others likely dispersed. The obituary notes the family’s residence split between cities and highlights Sidney as the sole survivor in San Antonio.
Wight dealers and station employees were arrested by City Inspector of weights and measures B A Cordell for selling gasoline under measure. Court cases postponed pending investigation and motorists’ complaints of high prices and undersold fuel. Inspector Cordell tested pumps finding each short by a gill to a quart per gallon. causes uncertain. Also note a new dry dock in Trolland capable of lifting vessels up to 900 tons using electricity.
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