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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
4
The United States seeks discussion with Mexico over withdrawing troops from the border after a misunderstanding about raids on Villa. Mexico asserts limits on cross border actions while the U S demands order to prevent attacks like Columbus. Both sides recognize inevitable tension and urge patience and careful handling.
The article notes W. J. Bryan losing followers since breaking with Wilson. It discusses his shift to self interest plans, including an idea to use the postal service to collect rural votes, highlighting rural voters and the demagogue’s political repositioning.
The piece argues Mr. Bryan’s push for a vote-by-mail system risks concentrating power in political and corporate hands. It warns government expense, electoral manipulation, and the erosion of independent voting safeguards, citing court rulings and primary-law criticisms.
The article argues that government plans to build an armor plate plant reveal private manufacturers exploiting wartime profits. It cites a postwar corporation earning 4.8 million profit on 47 million gross and notes firms plan to charge about 200 per ton more to fund amortization. It condemns private interests for pressing the government to pay and predicts harm once a government plant operates.
In New York a pile up of hogsheads spilled molasses blocked Third Avenue and Twenty third Street trapping Miss Margaret O Leary. Policeman Murphy suggested pouring hot water on the ice like sticky mess, rescuing both the woman and a would be rescuer. The crowd had failed to find the solution until the sharp police mind acted.
A passerby recalls a tender street scene at a partition fence showing a four year old boy through the bars signaling for a girl on the other side. The girl clutches a rag doll and blushes resisting, while the piece muses on future love and a shared home.
The Houston Post argues Congress should end the franking abuse used for political purposes. Abolishing junk mail sent free by mail would reduce postal deficits and support fair railroad compensation. The paper urges government payment for parcel post at its true value.
An official London report by Albertus H. Baldwin shows over 2100 merchant vessels totaling 8 774 219 tons were put out of commission. The figures indicate a drastic interruption of world sea traffic rather than permanent losses, with many ships later released or interned.
The expedition into Mexico provides real world training for army and departmental experts and lawmakers. Regulars operate under difficult conditions, showing fitness endurance and officers competence, offering lessons beyond war games and camps.
Marcelle vows devotion to Pierre, a St Cyr student turned decorated veteran, whose blindness after battles near Verdun reshapes their love. The tale follows her diary entries about talismans, family acceptance, and the couple’s resolve to endure, despite his lost sight.
The Toronto Mail and Empire notes American generosity in donor lists for the Canadian patriotic fund. It highlights J. P. Morgan & Company giving 20000 dollars as the largest gift and praises Americans for Red Cross relief to Belgians Poles Serbians Jews and others in need. It adds Canadians need not appeal to US for soldiers families support.
The piece frames Canada’s stance on the war, noting deep friendship with the United States. It says Canada does not want U S involvement but appreciates American help to the Allies. Canada hopes the U S acts as a defender of weak nations and treaty obligations if needed, while recognizing Washington’s choices reflect U S majority opinion.
An Amarillo Panhandle column argues against pet hunters who kill song birds for market profits. It condemns hunting for sport as a national issue while praising strict game laws to conserve wildlife and protect farmers crops and woodlands.
The Galveston Tribune notes rising Italian discontent with war gains. If Italy fails to break Austrian lines or secure territory, cabinet shakeups seem likely despite England agreeing to supply ships for cheaper coal.
Nancy saves her penny to buy paper dolls but loses it. A kind woman loses a gold dollar nearby and Nancy returns the money she found. the woman rewards Nancy by buying the doll set and treating her to ice cream, praising her honesty.
The article weighs the uneven balance of power in the war. It notes the Entente holds sea control and resources, while Germany retains military organization and unity. It cites Premier Asquith and Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg, framing a looming contest between inflexible aims to destroy the enemy and resist expulsion from Europe.
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