San Antonio Light Subscription Rates and Circulation Data
The San Antonio Light lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery, plus Mexico pricing. It also provides six months ending March 31, 1917 circulation totals: daily 20,708, Sunday 24,300, with net paid daily 19,279 and Sunday 22,378, certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation.
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Roosevelts Chicago address undermines volunteer system
The article argues that Colonel Roosevelt's Chicago speech endorses universal service yet favors selective conscription for volunteers, showing the paradox and warning that the volunteer idea erodes national unity and national defense. It claims selective conscription offers equal opportunity and maximum national service.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
France
Texas Auto Law Centralizes Traffic Rules
A new Texas statute sets mobile traffic rules with a state wide speed limit schedule and a 35 cent per horsepower tax plus minimum and extra fees. It preempts municipal control by standardizing limits from built up areas to business districts and imposes penalties for violations.
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Texas
Taxation of Automobiles Under New State Act
A discussion of enforced compliance with a new act aiming to tax autos. Critics warn lax enforcement in cities like San Antonio could undermine aims, noting high combined taxes may exceed 5 percent of vehicle value. The piece contrasts private use versus commercial, arguing autos are now necessities and that broad taxation burdens a minority while all use roads.
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San Antonio
Alien Regents Act Casts Doubt On Professor Citizenship
The University of Texas board of regents discharged all aliens, but one Galveston medical professor, long a U.S. citizen in practice since 1895 and U.S. Army reserve officer, may not be an enemy yet lacks final naturalization papers. His status reflects confusion over wartime citizenship rules and oversight.
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Board of Regents
University of Texas
United States
Galveston
Wilson
Great Britain
United States Army
Taft
Alien Professors and the University Dismissal Controversy
The text discusses citizenship and final papers for a professor labeled alien. It notes indignation at proposed dismissal and a motion to modify regents' resolution to exempt the alien faculty member. It warns that amending the measure to save one would not justify discharging all aliens and urges principled precedent.
Allied Victory Over German Retreat Said Likely
The article argues German claims of a Somme victory were overstated and that retreat from the Peronne Bapaume line and Lens involvement suggest Allied success. It notes Von Hindenburg ordered forces to hold near Lens, contradicting German triumphalism and implying Allied progress on the Somme.
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France
Peronne-Bapaume
Somme
von Hindenburg
Lens
Home guard urged to block river with submarine net
J Ogden Armour calls for meatless days and government control of food. He notes that a few years ago packers would brand such ideas as anarchist. The suggestion follows a call to organize the home guard for immediate action.
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San Antonio River
J. Ogden Armour
Austrian emperor to convene Reichstag amid war talk
The Austrian emperor has agreed to call the Reichstag into session for the first time since the war began. He says he needs no help running the country but acknowledges increasing talk of democracy and may let the legislators rant for a while.
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Galveston
German Sailors Required to Report in Galveston
Federal authorities removed several Germans from crews of American and foreign steamers in Galveston. They must report regularly and may move freely if proper behavior as enemy aliens is observed. They may not leave the country or sail on any steamer without government permit.
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Galveston
Galveston Tribune
Patriotic enlistment call for older recruits in Texas camp
A notice invites men from twenty years nine months to forty four to join army training and become officers. Government covers transport and lodging as the Tan Springs camp near San Antonio opens May 8 for three months. Beaufort Enterprise reports. The Seas of Matrimony offers a witty take on marriage vs war, noting brave but costly domestic life. Cleburne Review.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Tan Springs
San Antonio
Beaumont Enterprise
Cleburne Review
War Department ruling on married men’ s exemptions upheld
The War Department’s decision to deny exemptions for men who marry after the declaration of war is praised. The paper argues the government seeks to protect families, exempting those with dependents, and notes discharged National Guard members. It condemns men using marriage to evade duty, suggesting wives benefit from the policy.
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War Department
Galveston Tribune
Letters to The Light Policy on Signatures
Letters to The Light must be signed for publication. Anonymous submissions are discouraged and typewritten or stamped signatures are considered anonymous. Publication of a letter does not imply the publishers endorse its policy.
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Light
Legal questions over nepotism law in new school board
A reader argues the state nepotism law applies to school boards and cites past resignations of officials like Carlos Bee and Ed Tynan. The letter notes a new member, Mrs Rena Maverick Green, cannot serve while relatives remain employed, unless relatives retire, calling the situation legal and regrettable.
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Carlos Bee
Nelson Lytle
Ed Tynan
Rena Maverick Green
Seaside Street Seeks City Secession Over Streets and Taxes
An inquisitive new settler on Gladstone Avenue in San Antonio writes to the editor lamenting lack of city services on the unaccepted street. He notes no water, fire, or police protection while taxes rise, and asks if the neighborhood can secede to join county administration.
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Gladstone Avenue
San Antonio
Letter from A Voter on Uhr quitting from office
A Voter argues that Uhr should resign and not continue in his role. The letter presses for accountability and a timely departure to restore public trust.
Uhr for Fire and Police Chief Ends With Loyal Stand
A letter argues for Mr. Uhr in the race for fire and police commissioner. It praises his stand against machine politics, notes his strong polling amidst city and county opposition, and claims he would appoint an efficient police force if given a chance. The writer urges voters to reward loyalty and allow Uhr to continue his work.
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Uhr
Naitier
Lowther
Maverick
Mr. Uhr
Meir
Chysel
Carnival of Crime
San Antonio
Vater
Baby Burns to Death Near Fort Worth Suburb
The three months old infant of Carl Owens living near Lakeview Fort Worth was burned to death today. The mother was milking in the cow yard when the house caught fire.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Carl Owens
Lakeview
The Cost of Hatred at Empire Theaters Today
The Empire Theater presents The Cost of Hatred led by Theodore Roberts and Kathryn Williams on its final day. The bill also includes Skirt Strategy, Pathe News No. 32 and a Pamount scenic.
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Empire
Empire Theater
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Pathe News
Nhead Wilson
Sarita
Justus Graves
Graves
Elsie
Robert Amory
Amory
Mexico
Diplomatic Corps
Mexico City
Ned Amory
Ned
Musical Act Heads Bill at Majestic Theater
Countess De Leonardi violinist to open Wednesday matinee with the Futuristic Revue and Pagliacci by ten voices. Arthur Deagon offers songs and stories. The Big City Four quartet promises bright moments. Emily Montrode showcases Protean acts with Lillie Jewell Faulkner and Miniature Hippodrome featured. Jackie and Billie the talking birds and Lawton the innovative juggler round out the program.
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Countess de Leonardi
Majestic Theater
Arthur Deagon
Big City Four
Rover
Bates
Emerson
Kilcoyne
Emily Montrode
Lillie Jewell Faulkner
Jackie
Billie
Lawton
Womanhood at the Grand Opera House Tonight and Tomorrow
The Grand Opera House presents Womanhood a timely sermon on preparedness today and tomorrow with Mary Aubrey contralto and Oran Kirkpatrick tenor. Wednesday begins a week long run of Jules Verne’s 20000 Leagues Under the Sea with the same performers starring in a patriotic program.
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Grand Opera House
Jules Verne
Womanhood questions test Mary Ward in moral maze
In a moral dilemma filled scene, Mary Ward faces choices about loyalty violence and love. A foreign nobleman, feigned betrayal, and the fate of a loved one test her courage and conscience in a dramatic drama.
MANY SHIPS DESTROYED FIRST MONTHS OF U BOAT WAR
Amsterdam reports that in the first two months of unrestricted submarine warfare shipping over 1,600,000 tons was sunk. German interior secretary Karl Heilferich told the Reichstag the campaign showed great early gains, with first month results surpassing prior highs by 25 percent and the second month by 60 percent.
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Amsterdam
London
Karl Heilfferich
Reichstag
Hastings Mine Disaster Mortality Expected By Tonight
Mine officials and rescue workers expected to recover most of the 120 entombed miners from the Hastings mine of Victor-American Fuel Company in Hastings Colorado as repair work continued on the haulage way after rock fell blocking the track. Despite officials saying no hope remained, rescuers pressed to reach the mine face where most workers were at the time of the blast last Friday morning.
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Hastings
Colo
Victor-American Fuel Company
New York Enforces Five Hour Daily Water Ban
Mayor Mitchel orders a five hour daily water ban in New York City starting after 1 AM as a wartime measure. The ordinance aims to conserve water and support essential city services during the period.
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Mitchel
New York
New York City
Lightning Destroys Oil Plant In Abilene
A midday strike on the Texas Company plant in Abilene Texas caused about thirty thousand dollars in damage. The fire destroyed 12 000 gallons of gasoline and two cars of lubricants with other property losses. The loss is covered by insurance.
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