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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light provides a day report from the Associated Press via exclusive leased wire. The item notes the paper’s post office registration as second class matter under the San Antonio imprint.
Across the country editors note widespread frustration as the War Department entangles applicants in bureaucratic delays. Many men who left jobs and planned training camps are told not to report or face shifting instructions, with boards requiring duplicate submissions and uncertain timelines for appointments or rejections.
A Denton reader questions unused Texas land and links the issue to broader social duties. The piece argues for taxing idle land to boost food supply and frames wartime reforms as enduring social concerts, inspiring a shift in American perspective toward shared obligations.
The text argues that local judges are better suited than officials in Washington to assess applicants. It laments the difficulties this creates and worries the resulting chill on young men’s enthusiasm, noting the government cannot afford to dampen that energy.
A editorial condemns loyalty pledges used by self-appointed guardians of patriotism in several U S cities. It argues such pledges presume disloyalty in others and insult free citizens, questioning the morality and legality of demanding public vows in wartime crisis.
A critique of forced loyalty pledges argues that signing a pledge weakens personal will and degrades national spirit. It condemns the practice as a hollow ritual that treats individuals as if controlled by paper rather than inner resolve. The piece warns against holier-than-thou attitudes and the political use of “pledge” culture.
The piece notes calm at Oyster Bay while a Colonel works and discusses patriotism, secrecy, and censorship. It references General Joffre, Secretary Lane, governors, and an army bill amendment barring liquor sales to soldiers and Congress members, with a local nod to San Antonio.
The Tyler Tribune praises East Texas ribbon cane for syrup and sugar production. It notes cane can be grown in bottom lands, yielding wholesome brown sugar at about seven cents a pound, with a promise of ample food for family and livestock within ninety days.
The Orange Leader urges starting a back yard truck garden to cut costs improve health and provide pleasure. A housekeeper benefits from fresh produce grown at home and the aesthetic value of garden harvests is noted alongside economy and sustenance.
One mystery explains many sinkings as miscalculations by undertrained crews. The Courant of Rotterdam cites aging veterans replaced by very young, ill prepared officers, leading to reckless submarine commands and disregard for safety rules.
A Philadelphia Ledger note explains the Alfonso XII now on its maiden voyage to New York for Compania Transatlantica is the former Havel of Norddeutscher Lloyd. Sold to Spain in 1893 as a transport and later a royal yacht, it carries Frederick the Great’s portrait and now sails as a merchantman.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a historic Saturday as the Stars and Stripes were raised above the Union Jack on British flagstaffs and British high commissioners arrived in the United States, signaling a new era of cooperation among democracies in the war for freedom and civilization.
Carl Vrooman assistant secretary of agriculture criticized sending an army division to Europe arguing it would be slaughter under an unskilled leader in modern warfare. He compared the move to the children's crusade as hecklers shouted approval and he denounced waste slackers and food speculators.
Five shots were fired at Jesus Acuna former minister of the interior in a quiet area of Mexico City. Acuna, a Constitutionalist Liberal leader, faces heated debate in Congress with deputies protesting the attack and disputing its political motive.
Texas leaders gather in Dallas as the Texas Council of Defense convenes to discuss war mobilization of manpower and industry. Judge James B. Wells Robert J. Kleberg and John Kenedy arrive to join Chairman C. E. Dunlay at the session. Joseph Hirsch will join from Washington tonight. Wells notes the council will promote patriotism and aid in National Guard and regular army recruitment.
The Rotary Club will host a Friday noon gathering at the St. Anthony hotel with talks from involuntary past Rotarians now living in cities like Hartford Dallas Houston Baltimore Kansas City Atlanta and more. Entertainment will present the messages in a novel format and many members are expected to attend.
Chicago women in the Army and Navy League training learned wireless telegraphy at 15 to 17 words a minute. The courses aim to free men for war service and may place operators on lake steamers this summer. Notable Chicago socialites are among the students. Northwestern University reports about 500 undergraduates and faculty entered war service last month, while the University of Chicago added 350 students.
Adolph L Chayes writes in support of traveling salesmen opposing the Automobile Dealers Association plan to close stations on Sunday. He argues the move harms business travelers who rely on Sunday purchases and questions why theater tickets can be bought on Sunday but gasoline and tires cannot.
The Majestic Theater features Doris Wilson and company in Making Them Over with three female leads transforming into brides. Frances Kennedy entertains with flirtatious songs while Cecelia Rhoda and George Crampton perform Between the Reels. Also on bill are Sky High with Si and Mayo and Tally. Henry B. Walthall and Mary Charleson star in Little Shoes at the Empire with Pathe News No 35 and I Know America the Land You Love.
Joe Murray stars in the rowing role in A Mormon Maid at the Grand Opera House for a five day run begun Wednesday. Musical features are provided by Charles Cameron Bell tenor Miss Merle Rowland soprano and Louis Kayton whistler with Miss Murray in the cast.
Hobart Bosworth and Edythe Chapman star as her parents in A Mormon Maid with strong cast, as the daughter of a pioneer family flees massacre to join Mormon life. A dangerous scene had Bosworth and Chapman flee a collapsing cabin while Murray is trapped inside needing rescue.
Reports from Great Britain describe a grim agricultural outlook with late sowing poor yields a wet autumn a severe winter and a spring resembling December. Farmers fear continued hardship though a warm spell by late May could alter the trajectory.
Miss Ida Meek of Austin Texas attempts to join the navy’s aero corps in Chicago but is told no provision exists for women and her application will be recorded. She cites prior experience with airplanes in San Antonio and offers proof of skill.
Henry Lane Wilson former ambassador to Mexico won six cents and costs in a $500,000 libel suit against Norman M. for a Harper's Weekly article about the killing of President Madero and the Huerta succession.
Paris officials report meat sales restricted after 1 p.m. have cut consumption by about 10 percent. Beginning May 15 a ban will bar meat poultry and game sales on Thursdays or Fridays. If the plan fails meat cards will be introduced.
Seattle, May 10. Prosecuting Attorney Lloyd Black said the nine Industrial Workers of the World defendants jailed since November 5 for the murder of Jefferson Beard in the Everett riot will be released before night. No further prosecution will proceed.
The Berlin publishers warned the chancellor that presses may suspend publication at week’s end due to paper shortages. They urged measures to boost supply and especially fuel for paper mills. Also reported: Ernest William Beckett, Baron Grimthorpe, died in London at age 89 after a career as a Leeds banker and a 1883 marriage to Lucy Tracy Lee of New York.
News from New York reports Brig. Gen. Richard Lodor aged 85, U S A retired, died in the naval hospital at Norfolk Virginia. He served before retirement and was widely known in military circles.
LAPAZ Bolivia May 10 The secretary of state denied reports of a revolution in Bolivia stating the republic remains tranquil and the situation is peaceful.
David Lubin of California argues the United States must implement strict food mobilization and national distribution reform even if World War ends soon. He urges heavier local planting and warns against food misallocation mirroring German shortages, stressing no food detail can be neglected.
Washington D C May 10 Rear Admiral Sir Dudley De Chair says confidence rests on British and American ingenuity and naval power while eight naval subcommittees debate options. Six months needed for shipbuilding to show results but decisive gains will come from joint action of both navies.
The United States arranged a 75 million dollar loan to Belgium and France to fund relief food via the American Belgian relief commission. Quarterly installments of 12.5 million will be released, with Belgium receiving 7.5 million and France 5 million per month, and more funds possible after six months.
War Department reports that many states plan festive events on registration day for the new army conscription. Officials list key questions to answer on registration forms including name, age, address, birth date, citizenship, birthplace, occupation, employer, dependents, marital status, race, former service, and exemption grounds.
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