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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1915
Page
3
The article argues the Lusitania disaster dwarfs the Falaba and Gulflight deaths, highlighting American casualties aboard ships sunk by German submarines. It notes Washington officials view Germany's act as a significant threat, cites theories on Germany’s aims, and references Allied and British press interpretations of American involvement.
The passage argues German Americans have historically been loyal to the United States and would likely choose country over royalty if faced with a supreme test. It contends Germany may misjudge American sentiment and the weight of war resources, suggesting few would betray their flag.
The piece lauds Holland for quick, aligned protests against Germany's submarine warfare after the Lusitania sinking. It notes neutral sympathy with the United States, while warning Germany that sympathy cannot shield it from international judgment or prevent reparation demands.
An Eastern physician notes a public service by doctors is to reassure healthy people they are well. He argues many fear medical bad news unnecessarily, and honest physicians disabuse such fears even if it risks future patronage. Frightened patients often sleep better and return to work.
The piece argues many claim illness without real disease and cites the rise of wellness cults that reassure the worried they are fine. It praises doctors who honestly diagnose and treat true illness as the greatest public good, even if less lucrative.
Article notes torpedo costs at 3500 to 5000 dollars each and describes their gyroscopic guidance. It cites losses like the Lusitania and compares ammunition output in Neuve Chapelle to Boer War levels. It stresses the immense financial and human costs of war beyond national debt figures.
The writer argues against importing an outside expert for sanitation work, saying local engineers can do the job with sufficient funds and enforcement power. They criticize Mayor Brown’s era for weak Board of Health hands and urge granting money and authority to a capable local official, questioning whether a commissioner should be an expert under the commission form government.
Canadian forces achieved a line of battle despite losses as General French noted many hailed the situation. The country mourns the dead and distressed for the missing but remains hopeful for victory and greater participation across provinces amid heavy casualties from Boer War veterans.
Maurice Mauriolt, in uniform, vows fidelity to Suzy as she grieves at a bunked image of a wounded officer. He is captured, sent to a German camp, escapes through hardship, and returns to find Suzy engaged to another, choosing death over reunion, ending the tale with a grim fate.
A wounded officer recalls a private letter from a former lover Maudrott, triggering memories as a nurse notes the fluttering page. The excerpt weaves a tale of longing and a hospital setting amid discussions on political realignment and party alliances during the era.
Oregon lawmakers consider a permanent voter registration system using a card index of registered voters. Names would be kept on the index as long as they remain eligible to vote, with county clerks removing nonvoters after two years. Proposals suggest periodic freshening and checks by assessors to encourage turnout.
London editors marveled at American press access to inaccessible figures. They recall King Albert interviews, General French talks, and Irvin Gibbs presence, noting astonishment at how Americans secured candid conversations amid red tape and high protocol.
A Berlin summary reports German opposition to peace terms and urges firm unity before negotiations. The piece notes weariness spreading in England France and Russia as both sides foresee exhaustion and limited gains. It argues that clearer peace terms will hasten an end, while stressing the divide between producers and destroyers in wartime economies.
A fragmented account discusses proposed state legislation to allow cities to bill property owners or corporations for fire department costs after fires caused by negligence. It argues for clearer penalties and enforcement targeting structural corrections, noting current laws are weak and subject to indirect or excessive prosecutions.
A 1917 commentary debates President Wilsons wartime neutrality stance amid German and Allied pressures. It praises his cautious leadership, notes protests from belligerents, and argues White House prudence has preserved U S dignity while balancing public criticism and strategic diplomacy. The piece reflects wartime public sentiment and partisan scrutiny of policy.
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