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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
4
Exclusive AP wire report on hay markets with price updates and supply status. Includes regional bids, demand shifts, and freight considerations affecting ranchers and dealers.
The notice lists the newspaper's post office mailing as second class matter in San Antonio and provides the publication office address Nos. 609611 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
The San Antonio Light reports a six month period ending March 31 1917 with an average daily circulation of 20709 and a Sunday average of 24300. Net paid daily circulation reached 19779 and Sunday 22378. The Audit Bureau of Circulation verified the figures. The paper claims advertisers 50 percent more paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
Walton D Hood withdraws from the mayoral race after trailing Bell by 471 votes in the primary. Bell leads citywide by 580 votes outside three suspect precincts while Hood carries a 109 margin overall. The piece criticizes Hood's campaign choices and warns of a machine-led city for two years.
Farmers in Texas resist any plan that would fix cotton prices for war time. H N Pope of the Farmers Union of Texas argues against exemptions, citing spinners and speculators as main beneficiaries. The piece questions farmer support for federal price controls amid wartime needs.
A Texas Farmers Union leader argues against fears that federal price control would harm profits. He says proper oversight aims to curb speculation and protect farmers, noting producers should cooperate with federal efforts and rejecting the idea that Texas growers are slackers.
An opinion piece argues to support selective conscription over volunteering, criticizing lawmakers who favor volunteering for perceived political gain. It cites Britain’s wartime experience, warns against delay, and urges immediate adoption to save money and lives.
The piece argues democratic systems prove less efficient in wartime, citing European belligerents over the last thirty two months as evidence of differences in mobilization and governance during conflict.
The piece argues that democratic nations can centralize power in crisis to achieve the greatest good, noting the United States leans toward centralized governance during World War I while preserving democratic aims and public consent. It cautions against assuming autocracy and stresses public understanding of wartime measures.
Short editorial urges citizens to buy war bonds as a safer alternative to bearing arms. It emphasizes collective defense and financial support for the war effort, calling on all adults to contribute regardless of their combat role.
Berlin officials describe the retreat as a strategic withdrawal after facing enemy pressure. The pogitive line notes the line held briefly before the defense fell back, with emphasis on what was described as a retreat under fire.
The Dallas price for beer rises to 10 cents per glass, creating a chance for residents to divert from bread riots by seeking beer related disturbances.
The New York World notes the German submarine campaign shows limited impact as daily traffic through British ports remains near 700 vessels and German sinks fall under four ships per day, undermining claims of naval bottleneck.
The Utica Observer notes German officials are disturbed by the presidents distinction between the German Zespie and the Hohenzollern government. They rush to counteract the influence of his words and frame the issue as an atrocity against both government and people.
The text argues Teuton descendants in America should rejoice at the prospect of reform and urge Berlin to restore the 1848 franchise. It questions monarchy and declares the people should seize political power, calling Teutons in America to urge their brethren in Germany and Austria to act.
The Majestic Theater offers a varied vaudeville bill featuring Milo the mimic with a vast range of sounds, plus war skit A Night in the Trenches with Billy Morse, Gray Trio in Moonlight Bay, Cummings and Shell Anthony and Adele, Flying Russells on aerial trapeze, and The Territorials Quartered with Swiss canines acting.
An eight part photoplay portrays a foreign invasion of New York and the United States efforts to resist. Paul Strong becomes a national hero as governor general of the Philippines while Mery Ward serves as a spy. The assault includes a torpedoed American ship and a dramatic battle sequence in New York harbor.
Douglas Fairbanks headlines The Half Breed at the Empire with a Bret Harte tale and California redwoods. The program includes His Parlor Zoo, Pathe News No. 31, and Know America San Diego scenery. A major forest fire sequence leaves Fairbanks and Sam de Grasse burned, eyebrows and lashes singed.
In Austin on April 26 the Senate rejected a House retrenchment move threatening to suspend appropriations for new state normals and other schools. A Treasury-backed plan to invest idle funds in 3 percent emergency certificates is debated, while education budget bills face slow progress amid opposition to new book contracts and calls for a Texas National Guard reorganization.
Letters must be signed for publication and anonymous submissions are rejected. The newspaper may not endorse the letter’s policy, and typewritten signatures or stamped signatures are treated as anonymous.
A letter to the editor by T J Owings cites Speaker Champ Clark supporting volunteerism and criticizing a tax funded system. The writer likens uniformed citizens to defenders, argues for universal service, and warns that delaying conscription leaves the nation vulnerable to predatory powers.
Gen George P Harrison chief of the United Confederate Veterans declares the reunion will not be postponed and will open in Washington on June 5. He says meeting in the capital will cement friendships across sections and show that former Confederates and Union alike stand for the country and the flag.
In Austin on April 26 the legislature debates two radically different bills on school book contracts. One plan would set up a commission to digest new contracts and appoint contracts through a governor appointed board, while the other proposes changes centering on bids and oversight. The measures diverge on how books for schools are selected and managed.
Fifty theater owners from across the country formed the First National Exhibitors Circuit in New York with a 50 million dollar capital. S L Roth apfel of New York was elected president, T L Tally of Los Angeles as vice president, and Harry O Schwalbe of Philadelphia as secretary treasurer. Directors include Earl H Hulsey of Dallas. The group gains broad authority to buy or lease films for exclusive ownership by the circuit.
Five thousand Cherokee language circulars printed at Park Hill Cherokee training school are being distributed to urge cooperation with the government to increase the country food supply. Similar circulars are printed in Creek Seminole Choctaw and Chickasha tongues. The work is at the request of Gabe Parker superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes.
In Texas landlords who interfere with tenants increasing food and feed crops are urged to report them to the States Department of Agriculture. Commissioner Fred W. Davis notes many landlords favor planting more food crops, while farmers pledge to reduce cotton acreage. The department cannot acknowledge every pledge due to limited funds.
Special agents of the Department of Justice reportedly found evidence of price fixing and market manipulation by potato dealers in Chicago. A federal grand jury may investigate after reports and records show 1181 railroad cars kept from consumption in early March, with wholesale prices ranging 2.75 to 3.15 per bushel and 31,000 bushels in storage.
The San Antonio Baptist Association plans a five day gathering at Pegues Memorial church April 26 to 30. W C Moffett opens the meeting with a sermon and Dr J M Carroll delivers a talk on Christian living.
A Texas notice lists new charters for Consumers Gas & Fuel Company Mineral Wells with 300000 capital and Forney Sanitarium Training School Forney with 20000, plus amendments for Crescent Drug New Waverly and Citizens Guaranty Bank Chandler. Also noted are name changes, capital increases, and dissolutions across Dallas Fort Worth and other counties.
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