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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
5
The British oil tank motorship Sebastian, towed by an American gunboat toward a New England port, sank today after a fire in her hold. Thomas Jones, a marine gunner aboard the government vessel towing the Sebastian, was lost.
The San Antonio chapter of the American Red Cross presents Fighting in France at the Majestic Theatre Monday and Tuesday matinee and night. The film, supervised by the French government, shows authentic battlefield scenes and Joffre with his troops, aiming to inform Red Cross workers and the public about the war in France and the U.S. role.
A. Jowdy of the Syrian Fraternity of San Antonio turned in 119 dollars in Red Cross memberships on Wednesday and expects more. Mrs. Augustus Maverick gave 25 dollars for Red Cross work to chairwoman Mrs. William Aubrey and Mrs. J. P. Trimble sent 11.60 from a church tea.
The convention committee of the Chamber of Commerce discussed bringing 1918 gatherings to San Antonio. Goals include the Yeomen convention in Detroit, the Catholic Knights of America and Eagles meetings in Wichita Falls, and Texarkana Knights of Columbus. Augustus McCloskey and Judge M E Buckley pursued the latter.
Colonel Jefferson R. Kean is named director general of military relief for the American National Red Cross. He will assume immediate charge of all Red Cross operations in Europe and oversee base hospitals in the United States.
London May 10. Two hospital ships were torpedoed by German submarines after British air raids on Frie berg as reprisal for prior sinkings, announced by Andrew Bonar Law in the House of Commons.
Twenty five chickens were stolen from Francisco Valdarama at 805 South Laredo Street. Six hens were taken from Candela Barrera at 41 Helena Street. A valve grinder, two valve covers and eleven wrenches were stolen during a midweek auction of auto parts belonging to Sam Janeck at 624 East Quincy Street, later moved to a Dallas Street dwelling. The thefts were found Wednesday night and reported Thursday morning.
A German war department representative admitted in the Reichstag that Belgian subjects living in Cologne were drafted into the German army despite protests that they were veterans of the Belgian army. The official said the citizenship question would be reviewed.
Two barge companies with 3.5 million dollars in stock were authorized at a river conference in St. Louis. The Mississippi Valley Waterways Association, led by James E. Smith, will coordinate river trade revival with government support as a war defense measure. Headquarters set for St. Louis with officers from New Orleans to Cincinnati and Memphis. Corporations await full capital subscription before operations begin.
In Elkton Kentucky Frank Millen 30 killed his father Charles Millen mother and brother Elmo and Elmo’s wife then killed himself with a gun and hanging authorities report the brutal family tragedy unfolding at their home. The bodies were found in various rooms with Elmo shot and the others axed. Millen reportedly fell insane from ill health.
Berlin reports an official statement denies a Zurich rumor that an attempt was made to kill Emperor William. The denial notes no such event occurred and suspends further conjecture.
A colored May Day picnic at Seguin is postponed to May 16 due to rain. The event offers a $1.00 round trip. A special Southern Pacific train leaves at 9:47 a.m. Adv.
The Husted building, largest and oldest office edifice in Kansas City Kansas, burned today causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze as smoke engulfed the area amid the May 10th incident.
Modern ad claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules cleanse kidneys and bladder and relieve congestion. It promotes daily use to maintain health and suggests the product is government inspected and imported from Holland. It urges readers to buy at their local druggist and assures refunds if not as represented.
General Joseph E. Kuhn head of the War College and trusted adviser on mobilization, presented detailed rail transport observations from Germany France and England to the Council of National Defense. He will guide U S railroad coordination for rapid troop and supply movement while preserving civilian life.
An official statement from Berlin says German authorities retaliate for French hospital ship placements by executing a triple number of French officers of corresponding rank at points in western industrial districts most exposed to aerial attacks.
James F. McGrath president of the Federated Crafts of the Missouri Pacific system left Sedalia for St. Louis to present a demand for a 20 percent raise and an eight hour day for union members.
A relief detail truck crew member, Dright, reportedly fell from a moving truck along the river and was run over by a following vehicle, causing a fatality during patrol operations.
Laredo Texas May 10 Corporal David Wright Thirty seventh in infantry was run over and killed by a motor truck between Laredo and Santa Rosa ranch this morning.
This periodical notes sick headaches due to urea buildup and possible blood or nerve causes. Dr. A Schellschmit of Louisville endorses anti kamma tablets for prompt relief, with bed rest, darkened room, quiet attendants, emetics, laxatives, hot baths, and rub-downs as aids. Two tablets at first signs can prevent the attack. one tablet hourly can relieve nausea and vomiting.
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