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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
2
London reports a substantial drop in submarine sinkings in the past week, with the forthcoming weekly losses tally showing the smallest figures in three weeks. Officials offer no reasons but indicate progress in anti submarine measures and promising early results.
The Department of Agriculture ordered egg dealers in Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas to appear and answer charges of shipping adulterated eggs in interstate commerce. The action follows winter investigations under the food and drugs act definition of adulteration. In London a Copenhagen dispatch reports Karl Helfferich urging continued fighting if peace remains unattainable.
Fire broke out beneath the Royal Theater balcony stairs on East Houston Street at 8 PM Tuesday. The orchestra continued to play as firefighters contained the blaze originating in a rest room, causing only minor damage to a false floor and tile walls.
A man involved in a civil suit is named in documents. Observers note his public image as exemplary while questions arise about hidden personal dealings. The case centers on alleged fabrications tied to purchases and a tailor’s label.
A Manchester committee of shipping experts backs building big ships to offset submarine danger. It argues 2,460 small ships annually vs 185 large ships, with small vessels costing more steel timber and coal and employing more men, while large ships reduce losses and congestion. The report calls for directing shipbuilding toward the largest ships yards can handle.
Louis Heuverman, elected commissioner of streets and public works, will be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Clinton H. Kearny who resigned to go to Spain. Mayor Brown will tender the appointment at a special 4 pm meeting after election returns are canvassed. Heuerman may decline due to timing with June 1 taking office.
Jeptha Fry aged 80 died from burns received when a bath oil explosion occurred Sunday at his brother W. S. Fry’s home in Denton Texas. W. S. Fry was badly burned, scene noted by local papers.
War briefing notes renewed British pressure on the Macedonian front with potential offensives by General Sarrail. Greek revolt spreads as Venizelist troops win clash with Bulgarians. King Constantine deposed, provisor government gaining deserters. Russian moves on the Persian border connected to Mesopotamian stalemate. new action reported northwest of Senne on the Romanian front.
The War Office reports French forces captured first line German trenches along a 1200 meter front northeast of Chevrux near Craonne. About 160 German prisoners were taken as French positions held against repeated German counter attacks along the Chemin-Des-Dames and Californie plateau with heavy losses on both sides.
Berlin reports Vresnoy on the Afrag front held by German forces against renewed British assaults. An additional hundred prisoners are captured. German and Bulgarian troops claim a severe victory over Entente forces in Macedonia per today’s army headquarters statement.
Petrograd dispatch reports Russian forces on the Roumanian front northwest of Senice broke through the Teuton positions and advanced toward Jenawer, according to an official Russian War Department statement issued yesterday.
Sam Robertson of San Benito a railroad contractor and engineer offered to join an engineering regiment bound for France. He hopes for a commission. His previously organized Texas Mexican regiment was rejected as volunteer units were not being accepted.
The County Commissioners Court of Bexar County Texas will meet as a Board of Equalization on May 14 1917 to receive the Assessor of Taxes lists for inspection correction and approval. County Clerk Frank R Newton signs the notice with seal in San Antonio.
Senator Clark sparked debate by introducing a concurrent resolution urging Congress to back Colonel Theodore Roosevelt leading an American division in France. The measure was referred to the Senate Military Affairs Committee after a 10 to 12 vote to table failed.
Spectator facilities planned for the Red Cross gymkhana at Fort Sam Houston with a roofed grandstand along the tennis courts and chair seating. General admission covers field seating, extra 25 cent grandstand admissions, and auto parking on designated sides with no roadside parking for post residents. Tickets available through patrons and local shops and hotels.
Mrs Theresa Dietsch aged 87 longtime San Antonio resident died at 8 30 am at 535 Castro Street She was born in Alsace France and moved to the United States with relatives in 1850 She married Joseph Dietsch and is survived by two daughters Theresa Beelhauwe and Louise two sons Joseph and Albert four grandchildren and four great grandchildren
Theresa Wolf Loretta Wolf and Louise Grasso will have their funeral at 3 pm Thursday from 535 Castro Street residence. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park.
Funeral for George Butler 65 carpenter contractor held at 4 pm from 104 Fir Street with interment at St Marys Cemetery. Survived by Lena Butler four daughters and two sons. Mollie Tate Allen 56 died at Frio Road residence, Alabama native long Texas resident. husband W S Allen and two sisters survive. Body to be sent to Calvert for burial.
Readable ad line for Shelley Loring Undertaking Co listing automobile equipment and two phone numbers 9711 and Ady. The brief appears as an old classifieds item with basic contact details.
Andrew Bonar Law told the House of Commons that British casualties in the latest Arras offensive were 50 to 75 percent fewer than those at the Somme. The statement comes as Britain reassesses recent military actions and their cost in France.
Bondholders obtained a court ordered receiver for the New Process Laundry with BE. Callaway named to manage. An application was filed for a receiver of Citizens' Ice Company, another Emmet Bank asset, though no action has been taken yet. Citizens' Ice Company is currently inactive.
Attorney I. S. Kampinatin filed the suit in the name of the bondholders of two properties to conserve their interests. About $20,000 in bonds remain outstanding for the laundry and about $40,000 for the ice company.
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