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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1916
Page
4
The piece criticizes German submarine warfare as illegal and reckless, noting harm to neutral ships and risk of anti-German sentiment. It also analyzes U S equal suffrage opposition, describing the political strategy of coupling the prohibition issue to defeat the amendment and the broader implications for suffrage supporters.
A House judiciary committee attempt to bind equal suffrage with prohibition is condemned as a deliberate manipulation. The piece accuses the committee of reviving boss-era tactics, violating rules by linking unrelated measures, and could mislead the public about the two amendments.
The war cut off foreign cotton imports and the United States boosted domestic use, with March consumption at a record high and spindles at a new peak. Texas aims for 100 million yards as twelve mills run full time, and fifty mills expected next year. The shift aids regional diversification and home marketing for 1916 crops. The article also notes a trend toward simplified spelling and its adoption by schools and newspapers, predicting easier literacy in coming years.
The Spelling Board, after its tenth annual meeting, issued an edict mandating simplified spellings for brevity matching spring fashion trends. Since 1898 the National Education Association has used similar reform ideas.
Professor Algrave of the Sorbonne argues the Channel tunnel began in 1878 could have been built for about 400 million francs, financed in four days of war. It would have moved 122 troop trains daily from Britain to France and handled 60 000 tons of freight, potentially finishing before the conflict ended.
The Texas Good Roads Association reports over 2000 new members in the last five months, signaling growing support for road-related progress. The Beaumont Enterprise notes that as Texas pursues peace, progress, and prosperity, opposition to industrial pessimism wanes and good roads support strengthens.
Registrar General of Ireland reports a population increase of 9452 in 1915, following 7118 in 1914. Births fell 6 percent relative to population, deaths rose 2 percent. Growth driven by reduced emigration, with 1915 emigration 50 percent below 1914. This marks a continuing rise since 1848 famine.
The Kansas City Journal reports Dr. Von Bethmann-Holweg declared in the Reichstag that ending Prussian military power has only the sword as answer. He warned that even proposals to discuss peace with England would fail if England demands Prussia’s power be crushed.
The Christian Science Monitor recalls Justice Charles E. Hughes 1912 warning that the supreme court must not be dragged into politics and that no man is more essential to the nation’s well being than an unstained judiciary. It notes New York Republicans failed to coerce him into a mayoral bid.
General Cecil A. Lyon died in Sherman Tuesday night after a long career as a leading Texas citizen. For 25 years he led major business ventures and helped restore key industrial and transportation bodies. An officer in the National Guard, he was noted for efficiency and his political activity earned national attention. His passing will be felt by all who knew him.
In Chicago church work spreads new ideas to draw worshippers. One minister handed out free bread to lure people to services while another promoted a Sunday evening clean vaudeville to capture bread winners after work. The piece notes the line between entertainment and devotion.
The current bill at Theaters Vaudeville blends a tragic one act war drama War Brides with heavy comedy. Sara Biala stars in the production a powerful plea for peace that argues readiness. The rest of the program features Ea Flanagan Neely Edwards strong humor and a mix of dancing singing and impersonations by Grace Fisher Ray Samuels and the Buck Brothers. A humorous exchange with a waitress closes the sketch.
The article promotes simple linen frocks for daily wear especially for odd-sized figures. It highlights practical features such as simple collars cuffs and contrasting trims with organdy embroidery or batista. Rose pearl gray blue and green shades, trimmed with embroidery self material buttons and white pique, complete the morning outfit.
The piece argues that military fame drives U.S. presidential success, citing Pershing and past generals like Rough Riders leader Roosevelt and Zachary Taylor. It notes war records often propelled leaders to higher office and warns Pershing could rise if he defeats Villa, shaping the 1917 political scene.
The FTC finds tariff protection may sustain about half of U S beet sugar producers but warns it raises national costs. Critics say land misuse and subsidies hinder overall economy. a tariff could push up lemon profits in South Carolina while hurting others. "Smith" draws a joke about popularity amid a poker game reference.
A tame parrot named Polly lived near busy streets and learned to imitate car horns. One day the front door opened, Polly wandered into the road and yelled honk honk. An auto driver sped up, Polly was knocked into a snow bank, and Polly never again goes outside, shouting to warn others whenever autos approach.
Uncle Joe Cannon told a Five O clock Club audience that census data show only about half of 1896 voters remain to vote in the next presidential election. He notes 6 000 000 Bryan voters, only three remain, youths will outnumber veterans and other groups, making first time voters decisive.
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