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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
2
The Red Cross drive nears a hundred million dollars with strong support. The piece urges universal participation over a few large donors, arguing that every citizen should contribute, even small sums, to show the nation’s united support and heart behind the cause.
Report from the German admiralty notes little prospect of the fleet leaving Kiel canal for sea as British reinforcements threaten across the Channel. A German naval brigade joined western front offensives, but officials concede a fleet sortie is unlikely, fearing a decisive British counter sweep of the Channel and harbor protection.
After boasting of a coming clash with the British, the German Admiralty now says the fleet has no intention of seeking a fight. The reversal contrasts with post Jutland claims as German battleships have not ventured into the North Sea, while former officers and men once toasted “Der Tag” for a destined victory.
A proposed New York City university would be run on academic freedom with no president or endowment, hailed by some as a forum for uncensored inquiry and criticized by others as a mere street-corner soapbox. The piece weighs the promise of broad access against risks of inconsistent teaching and vague governance, noting wartime context and calls for closer Allied cooperation, especially with Italy.
Italy marks the anniversary of entering the war noting three years of combat for civilization and humanity. The text praises Italian fortitude amid isolation and delayed support while hinting at the need for closer allied comradeship.
Miss E. H. Robinson of Moscow, sister of R. K. Robinson of San Antonio, describes life under Bolsheviks and the Red Guards in Moscow. She warns that German agents manipulate the chaos to destroy industry and property, hoping Allies intervene to restore an absolute monarchy.
Miss Robinson recounts Bolshevik terror, peasant crowds, and shattered towns. On a Moscow to Vladivostok trek she and English refugees travel by third class coach, share food from stations, and witness Red Guard killings. They reach Vladivostok to board the Sheridan with a mixed shipboard party including Mme Botchkareva and Russian officers fleeing the country.
Two hundred fifty attendees join the Southern States Federation for its third program meeting at Hot Wells Hotel and Park in San Antonio. Readings by J B Beck and Miss Gertrude Saynisch, brief talks by Major Findlay, Dr Williams, Mrs Waines, and soldiers from Southern states. Next gathering planned for next Thursday with repeat invitation to guests and friends.
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