This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
2
A testimonial states Vitalitas transformed a wife’s health and vigor, noting a 9 pound weight gain and improved vitality, linked to nervous debility administered by George C. Griffin in 1809 Kel.
A digest of editorials from multiple papers on Germany's note regarding the American reply. The Muskogee Times-Democrat calls Germany's reply petty and conditional. The Oklahoma City Oklahoman deems it disappointing in spirit. The Pittsburg Leader sees potential for understanding. The New York Times notes a hoped break may be avoided. The Austin Statesman says further notes and argument were expected.
The Louisville Times reports that the German note compels the United States to choose between retreating from its position or severing ties with Germany. This development signals a critical diplomatic crisis and potential shift in alliance dynamics.
The article declares the end of further note writing and negotiations as an unavoidable development. It frames the moment as final and decisive, signaling a shift in ongoing discussions and formal communications.
The German outlook is spoken by the strong and clear minded who seek peace without fearing war. Cleveland Waechter and Anzeiger figures are referenced in a commentary emphasizing moral resolve and pacific aims.
The Kaiser’s message seeks self-preservation for himself and the Hohenzollern rule as Germany’s future hangs in balance. He weighs decisions that could alter the course of the war and the state’s apparatus.
The immediate issue centers on whether the concessions offered are sufficient to satisfy all parties. Officials, negotiators, and stakeholders assess adequacy as talks proceed.
For the time being there is nothing notable to complain of as reports describe a period of calm.
In a wartime editorial from New London Connecticut, The Day asserts Germany’s defeat in war must be followed by a united effort to restore England and world peace. The piece emphasizes resolve and vigilance to ensure lasting victory and stability.
A Providence bulletin decries a cruel mockery of wounds inflicted repeatedly. The item frames ongoing pain as part of a public or communal response, reflecting regional sentiment on injury and resilience.
The St Louis Times reports that severance of diplomatic relations appears unlikely as the final paragraphs of Germany's note suggest a complete concession amid ongoing tensions.
The note offers gloom on prospects for peace and indicates Germany is not inclined to heed humanity’s counsels.
The note's concession is limited and conditional. The government appears compelled to pursue its stated aim of restoring diplomatic relations.
A concise report outlines a note from the Boston Traveler that blends evasions denial irony and factual detail. The piece examines how the note uses humor to deflect questions while conveying real points.
The Pittsburg Chronical Telegraph notes that in terms of words Germany has granted the main contention.
The Dallas Times-Herald reports on a presidential address urging renewed solidarity amid national challenges. Officials stress unity, civic duty, and collective action as the public responds with cautious optimism and calls for bipartisan cooperation.
The Star Telegram notes Germany’s concession as a major success for President Wilson’s firm stance and a political win for his administration. The piece frames the move as a significant diplomatic achievement for the United States in the broader wartime context.
The Atchison Globe comments on escalating notes and complications, urging caution and suggesting Americans should stay at home amid rising tension and public unease.
The note achieves similar aims as prior communiqués by assuring that German forces will stop barbaric acts on the sea. The statement follows a pattern of previous notes and reinforces calls for restraint.
Dallas resident H Thomas stops at St Anthony while Elis Chaney Brownsville arrives there. Gunter hosts F W Herbert Del Rio J A Stewart Detroit. C A Henley Charlotte stays at Menger. Eckhardt Taylor registered at Merger. New arrivals include Alvan Blalack Dig Welle Tex and H E Snyder Philadelphia. Fr L Woodward New York stops at St Anthony. D R Morris Oklahoma City registered at Gunter.
Washington May 5 Conferees await further instructions from the House on key features of the army reorganization bill in dispute. They adjourned after disagreeing on the nitrate plant and federal volunteer army amendments adopted by the Senate and will hold no further sessions. The president’s stance on nitrate plant and volunteer army provisions could trigger another clash with the House.
President Smith of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad offered at the Interstate Commerce Commission investigation to end the inquiry immediately by a compromise. He said he wished to present the proposal on his own responsibility without counsel but was not allowed to submit it.
A Scottish man asks Pat if he has visited Italy. Pat replies he hasn’t but jokes that ground rents there are awful due to earthquakes. The quip relies on wordplay about Italy and real estate costs.
President Wilson weighs German note as secretaries confer for two and a half hours. Officials seek safe interpretation of orders to submarine commanders while Congress reacts with mixed views. No immediate moves seen unless ships are endangered or orders breached.
The text summarizes German objections to British naval measures affecting neutral shipping and U S pressure. It argues Britain violates international law with bunker coal measures and asserts Germany seeks to limit war at sea to belligerent forces. It also states Germany’s readiness to restrain operations while defending freedom of the seas.
The February 8 German memo declares that from February 29 all armed merchantmen of waring nations will be treated as warships and sunk without warning. It asserts Britain armed merchantmen for defense, notes lists of stern guns, and claims armed English liners and attacks on German vessels.
Appendices to a communication, said to be photo copies of British Admiralty instructions, describe how armed English merchant ships' gun crews are to receive, act, and control operations. The memorandum asserts these ships may attack German submarines everywhere, portraying it as sanctioned wartime aggression.
Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador departed New York for Washington by 1 oclock train after receiving the German note via wireless at his hotel. The embassy says the note signals a return to patrols of commerce with visit and search and excludes any mention of armament. It denies interviews with reporters.
London May 5. A German Zeppelin airship was destroyed yesterday by a British light cruiser squadron off the Schleswig coast. This is the second Zeppelin destroyed in two days. The L-20 was wrecked on the Norwegian coast Wednesday after a raid on England.
New York moves swiftly to arm and guard the city with police, National Guard, and U S army officers. Guards will protect piers, reservoirs, aqueducts, and transport hubs while volunteers train to supplement regular forces. A mobilization timetable aims for rapid assembly and deployment across multiple units and support services.
The piece traces U S diplomacy from May note to Germany through July and August when the Arabic and Lusitania sinkings escalate tensions. It covers Germany’s counter proposals, Wilson’s refusal to mix diplomacy with other belligerents, and the shift to formal notes, with the April 18 ultimatum warning of severed relations if unrestricted submarine warfare continued.
Four prisoners were executed by court martial in Dublin this morning, including Joseph Plunkett Edward Daly Michael O Hanrahan and William Pearse. Fifteen others were later commuted from death to ten years penal servitude. John McGarry was reduced to eight years and two others to ten years.
Marines landed from the Prairie to protect the American legation as factional leaders threaten President Jimenez’s government. Commander Crossley warned officials of possible action if marines were harassed while ministers and court leaders sought civil order and stability.
A judge interjects during a dispute noting the need to spell names correctly as two speakers confirm their names Algernon Percival and Jim. The exchange highlights attention to proper identification in the proceedings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.