Paul Block offices listed in multiple cities
Publication Office details show Paul Block Inc offices at 509-511 Travis Street New York 250 Fifth Ave Chicago Malters Building Boston Safe Deposit Trust Building Detroit Kresge Buildings with addresses across major cities.
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Travis Street
Avenues C and
New York
Paul Block, Inc
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Paulh Block, Inc
Malters
Boston
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust
Detroit
Kresge
San Antonio Light Public Circulation Figures Audit
The six months ending September 30 1916 show a daily average circulation of 22062 for the daily edition and 26756 for the Sunday edition. Net paid averages were 20437 for the daily and 24124 for the Sunday edition. The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures. The paper guarantees advertisers 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europ
San Antonio
President Wilson’s war message inspires united support
The nation stands as one behind President Wilson as war with Germany is likely. Congress is expected to act soon and the President’s address is praised as able and eloquent, marked by good sense and sound judgment. The public will follow him to the finish.
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Wilson
Germany
Congress
Limits of duty and loyalty in the Becker bombing case
The article argues that German plotters led by Ernest Becker followed orders without question, yet questions the morality and authority behind such commands. It cites Becker testifying he helped assemble bombs but did not know their target, noting German obedience contrasted with American standards of reason and authority.
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Ernest Becker
New York
Becker
United States
Berlin
Germany
Senate Foreign
Prohibition Debate Highlights Friction In Washington
Two Washington items show opposing paths in prohibition policy. The National Temperance Council urges restraint in crisis and the Anti-Saloon League moves to reintroduce a national prohibition amendment. Senator Sheppard fronts the effort while temperance advocates clash with prohibitionists over states rights and federal powers.
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Washington
National Temperance Council
Daniell A. Poling
Council
Congress
National Temperance League
Sheppard
Anti-Saloon League
Temperance Council
Becker and the German System in Wartime Plots
The article contrasts Becker and his conspirators with American citizens, arguing the plots reveal the German system rather than a few individuals. It states a true American remains loyal to reason, not blindly. The piece implies widespread treachery under monarchy vs democracy.
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Becker
What Japan Can Expect
The piece argues that Japan could not land or sustain an army in Mexico while the U S navy is undefeated. It dismisses Dr Zimmermann's plan as sham and notes widespread public fear of a Japanese attack remains unsupported by military or diplomatic proof.
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Mexico
Japan
Dr. Zimmermann
United States
Defense of the Pacific Coast Against Invasion
The author argues Japan cannot easily invade the United States due to lack of arms and transport and notes Japan's focus on China. A hypothetical alliance with Mexico and Germany is dismissed, and the piece concludes that a large German army would deter invasion for years.
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Japan
United States
Pacific
Mexico
China
Germany
America
Burleson Accused as Humorist in First Time
Government letter carriers urged to watch for spies as Burleson is noted as a humorist for the first time. The new Russian government grants complete freedom to Poles, with the only obstacle seen as the German army occupying Poland.
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Burleson
Poland
Zimmermann says charges against Mr Gerard untrue
Dr Zimmermann asserts the investigation found accusations of unneutral acts against Mr Gerard untrue. He notes that with time the facts will emerge and the full light may dawn on him.
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Dr. Zimmermann
Gerard
Zimmermann
Naming the Disease
The New York World notes Argentina labels a German idea to wage war with Mexico and Japan as ultimo luco meaning clear crazy. Western courts call it circular insanity, while New York courts term it brain storm in criminal cases.
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Argentina
United States
Mexico
Japan
New York
New York World
Odd War Era Activities From The Courier Journal
The Louisville Courier Journal notes odd wartime acts as the British navy mines for years while Berlin grows crops. Royals dig trenches and many with flight skills roam bombing over the continent, highlighting unusual war time behavior.
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Berlin
Louisville Courier-Journal
Rice price rise blamed on collusion by food committee chief
The chairman of Mayor Mitchell's food committee declares any increase in rice prices must be the direct result of collusion and urges government action. Texas producers see an outlet for surplus and hope to create future demand for a product long marked by slow sales.
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Mitchell
Texas
Fort Worth
Sicilian Duke Renounces Dukedom in US Naturalization
Signor Francis Tagliavia, called hereditary duke of Aragona in Sicily, swore allegiance to Victor Emmanuel, renounced his title, and applied for naturalization at a New York federal bureau. The case praised as a model for citizens reversing naturalization steps.
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Federal Bureau
New York
Francis Tagliavia
Sicily
Duke of
Aragona
Victor Emmanuel
Prévidence Bulletin
Central Powers defend forced war plea questioned
The Beaumont Enterprise cites Berlin and allied capitals arguing the war was forced on Germany and its allies. It calls the claim a propagandist excuse now widely rejected, noting most people doubt its truth.
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Germany
Berlin
Kaiserbund
Beaumont Enterprise
Sheep Train Demonstrates Value of Wool in Missouri
The State Department of Agriculture will run a sheep train up the Black River Railroad on March 22 to show farmers the money in sheep. It will explain why the next few years look promising for wool and mutton, and how opportunities exist for New York farmers.
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State Department of Agriculture
Black River
New York
Utica
Mister Antonio comes to Grand Opera House with Otis Skinner
Otis Skinner stars in Booth Tarkington play Mister Antonio at the Grand Opera House Thursday evening. The tale follows a cheerful Italian organ grinder who befriends a wayward Midwestern mayor, challenging local pretensions with charity and tolerance. Supporting cast includes Eleanor Woodruff, Joseph Brennan, Robert Harrison, Frances Landy and Patterson McNutt.
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Skinner
Mister Antonio
Otis Skinner
Grand Opera House
Booth Tarkington
Tarkington
Middle West
New York
Tony
Mr. Skinner
Mr. Tarkington
Eleanor Woodruff
Joseph Brennan
Robert Harrison
Frances Landy
Patterson McNutt
Comedy Acts at Majestic Openings Highlight New Season
The Majestic’s opening night features Harry Tate in Fishing a six character comedy with Jack Tate and Samuel Watson. Also showcased are Terpsichorean Evolution by Grohs and Company Mirthful Rhapsody of Vaudeville Tid Bits and Prosperity with Mildred Donnelly Ezra Mathews. Kenny and Hollis Freshy’s Initiation Lotta Groper songs Jack and Kitty Demaco Garden of Recreation.
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Majestic
Harry Tate
Jack Tate
Samuel Watson
the Majestic
Charles Grohs
Dottie Kind
Mildred Donnelly
Ezra Mathews
Kenny
Hollis
Freshy
Lotta Groper
Jack
Kitty Demaco
Purity at Queen and Strand Theaters Today and Wednesday
The film Purity starring Audrey Munson screens today at the Queen Theater and Wednesday at the Strand on Houston Street. The program also includes The Hash House Mystery, a two reel comedy, and Wednesday adds Margarita Fisher in The Pearl of Paradise along with the regular feature.
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Purity
Queen
Queen Theater
Strand Theater
Houston Street
Audrey Munson
Eve In An Adamless Eden The Garden Debate
A fragment from a column contends that even without Adam Eve faced the Garden as an independent figure. The text hints at disputed views on Eve’s role and existence within Eden.
A Daughter of the Gods to Play Grand Opera House
Annette Kellermann billed as Anita in William Fox's million dollar epic A Daughter of the Gods. The film opens at the Grand Opera House for five days starting Sunday April 8 with matinees daily as Eve’s journey begins in a fairy tale setting.
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Annette Kellermann
Anita
William Fox
Eve
San Adam
Adam
Daughter of the Gods
Grand Opera House
Sapho at the Empire with Pauline Frederick in New Screen Version
Pauline Frederick returns as Sapho in the Empire's picturized Daudet story with changes to the ending. The bill also includes Triangle All-Star comedy A Finished Product and Pathe Weekly No 24 highlighting current events. Hugh Ford explains simplifications and humor touches in the adaptation.
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Sapho
The
Empire
Pauline Frederick
the Empire
Daudet
Hugh Ford
Famous Players-Paramount
Jean Gaussin
War Bride Treachery Turns Soldier Toward Deathless Courage
Jean Mortal learns his fiancée Helen has married another man while he fights on the front. A mutual friend’s letter paints her reasons, but the shock shatters his will until danger dulls the hurt. He becomes a fearless fighter who finally confronts Helen on leave.
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Jean
Helen
France
War Department
Jean Mortal
Letters to the Light on loyalty and local politics
The letter from Charles S. Meek defends compulsory military training as patriotic duty and loyalty to the flag and nation. An Independent-letter questions police leadership and political ticketing in San Antonio, urging citizen-nominated candidates and a primary election.
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Charles 8. Meek
San Antonio
Uhr
Lowther
Andres Coy
Jake Rubiola
German Emperor Seeks Sale of Private Jewels Abroad
Berlin dispatch reports the German emperor has sent his private jewels to a neutral country for sale. The collection is described as of large value and the move aims to dispose of royal jewelry amid ongoing tensions.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Joys of Labor at a Bank Branch
A Manchester Guardian quip recalls a new female bank clerk who praises her first week and notes how many familiar customers have little money in the bank, highlighting social contrasts at a local branch.
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Manchester Guardian
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