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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
7
A bursting shell at the W. J. Oliver Company munitions plant in Knoxv ille Tennessee caused a blaze last night that endangered a $2,000,000 facility used for government output. Only about $1,500 in damage occurred, though hundreds of oil barrels were nearby.
Mayor Bell and President Wilson declare a May 30 day of prayer and fasting for armies abroad. The Ministerial Union mobilizes churches across the city with services at First Church of Christ Scientist Temple Beth El and Protestant houses of worship. Jewish community gathers for 7 pm prayer, closing businesses to enable attendance.
Washington May 29 A Mitchell Palmer alien property custodian says German fur interests in Leipzig will be purchased by American merchants and funds remitted to the US Treasury. The move ends German control of American furs, aims to shift processing to American firms, and leaves Germany financially hurt after the war.
London reports a serious loss from the great battle in France. Land behind British lines, cultivated by the army, totals about 50 000 acres with more being farmed for vegetables for soldiers. Quaker relief work aids peasants near Ham and Chauny with tractors and goats but may end at war's end.
Witnesses from the Southwest mining regions testified at the seditious conspiracy trial of 112 I W W members. They described anti war activity and strikes, and said leaders urged revolt and even discussed German gold to fund operations. The government played exhibits and telegrams linked to Bisbee Arizona and Michigan and Minnesota mine threats.
Olive drab and khaki fabric will no longer be manufactured for civilian wear. The ban, urged by the War Department, aims to keep these colors restricted to military use and may extend to Boy Scouts and others seeking military styles.
A cablegram reported by the Jewish Day from Harbin says 1000 Jewish refugees from Tatum drowned when the steamship Oriole carrying 1600 aboard sank in the Caspian Sea. The ship was en route to Astrakhan. no further details were provided.
Del Rio Texas observances set for May 30 with all business houses closing and the entire population attending church services. Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at cemeteries with graves decorated, and local soldiers will participate in the observances.
The San Antonio Jobbers and Manufacturers League promised government aid in assessing the reported spoilage incident involving smeat offered for sale locally and at Camp Travis at a meeting Tuesday. Hugo Goodman, president of the group, spoke on the initiative.
A league sent a telegram to EB A Pe den food administrator and to the FTC and US Food Administration offering Ithig ald. A reply has not been received. The unfit food cases occurred over six months ago and were publicized then. Washington dispatches recently rehashed the story. It is stated none of the meats were furnished through Camp Travis quartermaster.
London reports a munitions works canteen feeding between 1000 and 10000 employees relies on foods grown and baked on site. Most farming tasks are performed by women. A gin carriage for a big gun from Midvale Steel Works was shipped to Eddystone on two chained flatcars to prevent uncoupling. it arrived in two flat cars and stands twelve feet high and nearly long.
A historic restaurant at 201 St Marys Street hosted famed soldiers including Sam Houston Zachary Taylor Grant Lee Hood and others for a notable dining event. The venue, La Casa Del Rio, offered Fine Mexican Meals and a nostalgic Way Back in the Yard ambience.
The first death among new troops at Del Rio Texas occurred Saturday when Private Frank Tocezk of Troop IT 18th Cavalry died from a chest wound when a rifle discharged. He served with the military police and was from South Amboy New Jersey. Funeral with full military honors was held Tuesday. burial in Fort Clark National Cemetery.
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