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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
2
An inquiry into a shipboard passenger load reveals 2770 tickets used, yet officials claim only 2300 total allowed. Inspectors admit half fares and counting children as half a person skew the tally, implying misapplied rules and possible incompetence in enforcing passenger limits.
A scrutinizing essay argues Washington relies on General Carranza as the sole capable leader to handle Mexico’s needs, while fearing missteps and tacit recognition of the constitutional government. It criticizes state diplomacy under Breau and the administration for overnarrow niceties and neglecting practical measures.
The State Department moves to a pragmatic line, treating Carranza as the responsible leader of the Constitutionalist cause. Under Lansing, demands on Carranza aim to urge action without implying formal recognition. Washington now frames its policy as aiding amelioration while not officially recognizing the constitutionalists.
The Rev Dr Sen Broughton challenged Mr Bryan after a sermon on The Sword of Goliath Moving Toward the Tans of David. Bryan, recently resigning from the State Department, argued the country must end the war situation. Broughton recounted Bryan’s UK wartime experience and his fury at being accused of backing a bloodthirsty war party.
A critical opinion piece denounces Francisca Villa for seizing private U.S. property in Mexican territory he controls. It accuses Washington of bias in coverage of Villa and Carranza battles, noting repeated unconfirmed claims of Villa victories and delays in recognizing Constitutionalists' gains. The article laments Villa's shift from favored status to open hostility.
Fragmentary opinion condemns United States actions as rough but not unexpected. It predicts the enemy will fade soon, possibly applying Storery to major cities left alive. The text foresees a retreat into mountains or exile across Mexico or the destitute country.
The Becker case is recapped as he faced execution after two juries found him in the conspiracy behind Herman Rosenthal’s murder. Prominent jurists and officials believed in his guilt, though he insisted on his innocence until death. The piece notes the strong chance of judicial error and the final execution last Friday.
The Galveston Tribune argues that Americans demand more than prestige and call for immediate defense spending. It predicts Congress will approve substantial navy expansion and army reorganization within a year, with rifles, machine guns, and artillery to stockpile for emergencies. It compares costs to Switzerland’s model, noting Swiss spending per soldier and full mobilization readiness.
The London Times suggests declaring cotton contraband and funding large purchases to Germany Austria and Nordic nations after the war. The plan would store cotton beyond British manufacturers’ needs and bypass any Washington London bargaining, leaving England to pacify smaller nations.
The Beaunont Enterprise quotes Thomas Jefferson warning that virtue declines when people cluster in cities like Europe. He urged lawmakers to safeguard farming as the best defense against racial deterioration and urged statesmen to prioritize agricultural life.
The Armyworm, noted by the Department of Agriculture, has begun marching north from Louisiana into Texas and beyond, with potential to cause major damage. Texas farmers, familiar with pest fights like the boll weevil, seek effective protection methods to mitigate losses as the worm advances.
The fragmentary text sketches Lombard history tied to Pope Gregory the Great and the Crown of Lombardy. It mentions Queen Theudelinda’s selection of a king, Monza’s early associations, and the crown or relics linked to Holy Roman emperors, along with Monza’s place in a Lombard and Italian mythic past.
Lesley Weekly reports former premier Bryan resigns amid a bid to oppose the Nemografic platform adopted at Baltimore. He argues the platform commits the president to policies and would challenge Wilson on the German note incident while aiming to rally allies against the current chief executive.
Daily Fashion Hint discusses simple babyish garments appealing to both youth and comfort. It notes fabrics like cambric and chambray for frocks, serge and molwird for school wear, with a focus on a flat buttoned collar, loose loops, and practical footwear. It also contains political analysis on Bryan and Wilson, framing party strategies and cabinet considerations.
The piece urges setting a higher aim than present conditions. It warns that drifting leads to undesirable outcomes and emphasizes that a life with purpose acts as a compass, steering people away from bad influences and loafing. It notes youths in streets spoil their lives by lacking direction and calls for action now.
A fragmented bedtime tale recounts Ned Beth and grandmother hearing a child’s story about a doe and her fawn, a hidden baby deer and its eventual fate, amid a weary grandmother’s quip. The piece shifts to a Civistian Herald note on 1910 foreign-born population statistics, citing Prof Albert Pry Faust of Cornell and detailing national origins and counts.
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