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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

2

Berlin Loyal to Alsace-Lorraine and Poland in Stockholm Talks

Dr Eduard David German Socialist leader says neither government nor party will surrender Alsace Lorraine. He explains the Stockholm program includes Belgium restoration and a plebiscite for Polish borders, but no Berlin endorsement. Germany to continue war if talks fail, hoping for peace before US entry.

Copenhagen London Alsace-Lorraine Associated Press Eduard David Stockholm David Belgium Poland Russia Dr. David Berlin Germany Naker von Bethmann-Hollweg America United States Robert Cecil House of Commons Great Britain Serbia France Asquith

Germany Rejects Territorial Extensions for Defense Says Nord Deutsche Zeitung

The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reports Germany seeks no territorial aggrandizement, only defense and guarantees for future security. It comments on speeches by Lord Cecil and Asquith, noting positions align with German views on defending borders and reconsidering colonization and annexation policies in a postwar settlement.

Amsterdam Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Berlin Germany Robert Cecil H.&. Asquith Asquith

Retention of Strategic Positions as Future Safeguards

The article discusses keeping control of strategic locations to deter andPrepare for possible future attacks. It argues maintaining these positions could strengthen defense and reduce vulnerability in ongoing security plans.

Austrian Poles Meet Endorses Polish independence bid

A Cracow convention of Austrian Poles endorsed a Polish independence resolution urging reestablishment of a free Poland with access to the sea. The move calls for Austrian support, omits Germany, and envisions Warsaw and western Russian Poland joining an independent Polish state.

Copenhagen London Cracow Poland Austria Jiapsburg Germany Danzig Warsaw Russian

Finland Remits Sentences for Pre March 1917 Offenses

Provisional government acting on Finnish Senate proposal proclaims full or partial remission of sentences for crimes committed before March 20, 1917. Repressive measures against alcohol abuse include eighteen months imprisonment for public drunkenness and six to eight years penal servitude for robberies or violent acts committed while drunk.

Petrograd London

Cossacks Back Petrograd Government Forward War Support

The Ural district Cossacks adopted a resolution pledging unqualified support to the temporary government and urged free Russia citizens to follow their example. They warned against internal disorder and stressed a single front alongside their allies, calling for active army aid. An appeal notes observers and Tambov region details.

Petrograd London Ural Free Russia Tambov

Tsarist Palace Guard Relaxed as Provisional Government Raises Funds

The palace guard at Tsarskoye Selo is loosened drawings complaints from the Petrograd commander who warns escape may be possible. The provisional government approves Teretschenko's plan to raise two billion rubles and secure additional paper money for the treasury.

Tsarskoe-Selo Petrograd Teretschenko

Gross Chosen President of Austrian Lower House

Dr Gustav A Gross leader of the German National League was elected president of the Austrian Parliament's lower house in Vienna. He pledged freedom of speech and fair debate as premiers and party representatives outlined policies. Premier Count Clam Martinic announced a government declaration on questions at the next sitting scheduled for June 5.

Amsterdam London Gustav A. Gross German National League Vienna

Stockholm Chosen as Conference Meeting Place

Stockholm has been selected by the executive committee of the Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' delegates as the site for the proposed international conference, contingent on no collections being raised.

Petrograd London Council of Workmen's and Soldiers Stockholm

Carter White Lead Special Sale Noted

Carter White Lead special sale advertised by Ed Steves & Sons offering $12.00 per 100 pounds with smaller sizes at the usual advances.

Carter White Steves & Sons Advy

Bicycles on Easy Payments At Portage Tire Co

Local advertisement lists bicycles starting at 10 dollars and up with easy payment options through Portage Tire Co in 2015. Alamo.

Portage Tire Co Alamo

Women and tradition clash in Japanese marriage plans

An American narrator recounts a delegation discussing arranged marriages in Japan. They insist on arranging spouses without regard to the woman’s choice, while she argues that in America women pick their own husbands. Miss Stinson will stay in San Antonio several days then travel to Chicago to open a flying school.

Mr. Smith Japan America

Kansas Needs Harvest Hands

Kansas will require between 5000 and 8000 harvest workers this year for the wheat crop. C. H. Danner of the State Free Employment Bureau announced the figure after Chicago reported Kansas might need 15000 men to harvest the wheat.

Kansas Topnmka Kan C. H. Danner State Free Employment Bureau Danner Chicago

Brownatone Hair Stain Promises No Harmful Metals

Advertises Brownatone hair color claiming no lead mercury silver sulfur or coal tar derivatives. States gray hair disappears with monthly touch ups and offers two shade options 25 cents or 1.00. Free sample by mail with 1 cent for postage to Kenton Pharmacy Covington Kentucky.

Kenton Pharm O Scott Street Covington Fue Bore Geo M . Piasa Athee lasAine

Socialists push for peace terms at Stockholm conference

Government 10 checks demand peace and a halt to territorial ambitions. Hillquit and Berger press for US terms based on justice and democracy, urging negotiation and non forcible annexation while warning of protests if no answer is given.

United States Algernon Lee Victor L. Berger Hillquit Stockholm Berger New York Chicago Milwaukee Russia

Contention Rages Over Draft Registration In Missouri Court

In Kansas City on May 31, legal action sought to block draft registration due next Tuesday. Raymond Moore and Thomas Sullivan filed injunctions on behalf of federation officers claiming illegality under federal and Missouri constitutions. Proponents argued Supreme Court rulings affirm the draft while opponents urged states rights and warned of coercive conscription.

Kansas City Federation For Democratic Control Gardner B Edwards J. D. Showalter San Francisco Jacon Fartafeld Hadawards Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Shewaiter Hartafeld Raymond L.L. Moore Thomas Sullivan Showalter

Enrollees Placed Under Sheriff Control In Texas

United States District Attorney Wilmot Odell said enrollment for selective conscription is placed in the hands of Texas county sheriffs. Federal aid will be provided if needed. The grand jury probes the Farmers and Laborers Protective Association. W. A. Bergfeld, a Haskell County mail carrier, jailed on disorderly conduct charges tied to threats against a government official, released on $5000 bond.

Dallas Tex United States Wilmot Odell Texas Federal Ths Farmers and Laborers’ Protective Association of America W. A. Bergfeld Haskell Liberty Today

Dr Eva Harding Arrested in Topeka Anti-Draft Case

Dr Eva Harding a former congressional candidate and Ike Gilberg of Topeka were arrested by federal officers in Topeka Kansas for alleged ties to anti draft meetings. Both attended the anti conscription gathering held last Sunday.

Topeka Kans Eva Harding Congress Ike Gilberg

Railroad Machinist Arrested in Palestine in Draft Plot Probe

Federal agents in Palestine Texas arrested Carl Rosen a railroad machinist on an anti draft probe tied to the Farmers and Laborers Protective Association of America. Other county residents Jack Billingsley Ben Walston Newton Huddleston J W Huddleston were also taken to Tyler for commissioner hearings.

Palestine Tex Carl Rosen United States Lyons Tyler United On Farmers’ and Laborers’ Protective Association of America Jack Billingsley Ben Walston Newton Huddleston J. W. Huddleston Rosson

Arrest Three In New York For Anti-Conscription Plot

In New York on May 31 Owen Cat tell Columbia University student Charles Phillips and Eleanor Wilson Parker a telephone operator were arrested on charges of conspiring to spread anti conscription sentiment. They allegedly visited a printing shop on May 24 with manuscript folders headed will you be drafted. In Detroit federal officials said a raid on Industrial Workers of the World headquarters broke up a plot to disrupt Great Lakes commerce.

New York Owen Cattell Charles Phillips Columbia University Eleanor Wilson Parker Lake Commerce Detroit Mich Great Lakes The Industrial Workers of the World

Two Held In Hoquiam For Treason Circulars

Emil Boettcher and Roy G. Lampitt were arrested in Hoquiam Washington by local police and held for Federal officers on charges of distributing pamphlets deemed treasonable. The circulars oppose the war and advise resistance to conscription registration.

Washington Hoqutam Wash Emil Boettcher Hoquiam Roy G. Lampitt

Attack on Detectives Leads to Sheriff Involvement

Harry Davis, a negro laborer, was shot in the left hip and his right toe shattered during a confrontation with Detectives F Flores and F Jones in the 500 block on Main Avenue at 12:45 a m Thursday. Police say Davis fled while carrying a knife. four shots were fired, two by each officer. Davis is hospitalized and expected to recover.

Harry Davis F. Flores Frank Jones Main Avenue Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Flores Jones

Liner From Holland Arrives in New York

The first liner from Holland since January 23 docked at an Atlantic port on May 81 with 223 first class 41 second class and 974 third class passengers. Eleven Americans aboard include 72 submarine sinking survivors from the North Sea and English Channel.

Holland New York Atlantic Halifax North Sea English Channel

Sizes at usual advances ED STEVES AND SONS

Advertisement notes that sizes are available at the usual advances from Ed Steves and Sons.

Record Tourist Season Ends in San Antonio

Local railroads report a record tourist season with the ticket limit expiring Thursday and a peak of travelers heading home on Wednesday. Extra cars filled trains to the north east and west as the largest departure in wartime history occurred, with many tourists staying until the last day. Walter Walthall of the Katy notes the satisfaction of visitors who arrived before Christmas and departed on the final day.

San Antonio Walter Walthall Katy

Old Age and Kidney Health Ad Warning

An aged health warning urges seeing relief for back pain fatigue and rheumatic hints. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing remedy for kidney and bladder ailments imported from Haarlem Holland with three box sizes.

Haarlem Holland

Late departures linked to long-term stayers

The report notes that 80 percent of the late departures involved individuals who had been present since early January, indicating a pattern among recent arrivals turning over quickly.

Edouard De Rezeke Dies at 62 in Poland Estate

A Berlin Lokal Anaeigner dispatch from Posen reports contralto Edouard De Rezeke, once a longtime Metropolitan Opera bass, died at his estate in Brie tniko v Poland. He was 62.

Edouard de Rezeke Copenhagen London Berlin

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