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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1915
Page
3
The San Antonio Light reports exclusive coverage on the Ben Abtinte matter and related post office at Darnesort, detailing distinct leases and the Associates Respondent Entetef involvement.
The article discusses a municipal style push seen as essential to a city’s growth, arguing that public order and police protection help a town appear like a true big city. It references newspaper offices, circulation data, and promotional language from a period publication, highlighting how style and civic actions shape perception.
A historical prowar piece argues the United States is woefully unprepared for modern total war. It compares German stockpiles of 50 billion cartridges and 25 million rifles to U.S. capacity of 4,000,000 cartridges daily and about 1,000,000 rifles. It warns even 26 years of production would not reach Germany’s wartime levels, urges rapid expansion of munitions facilities, and notes Belgium’s performance as a contrast.
A discussion on a proposed navy advisory board sparks warnings about cranks versus genuine inventors. The piece notes that many people see themselves as genius inventors and fear Washington will become a Mecca for untested notions, while the board will face challenges in filtering real ideas from fantasies.
Commissioner Steves proposed a sun protective arrangement for police on downtown streets. The speaker argues officers should look disciplined and military like, with proper coat, headgear, and stance to earn respect and maintain efficiency amid the heat in San Antonio.
The Friends of Peace, a pro German group, label Secretary of State Lansing a dangerous radical. They claim his policies risk war and urge conservatism or his replacement. They announce a Chicago convention on Labor Day to promote their ideas, while hinting at a plot to draw the U S into war without naming the conspirators.
The letter criticizes Germany's actions and U S policy while claiming a Soviet style influence in America. It argues for a secretary of state who is neutral in views and loyal to the masses, praising Robert Laneings as fitting that description. It questions the logic about Italy and war for public sympathy.
Official reports recount Germany shipping arms to multiple foes and allies during the Russo-Japanese era, with shells reaching England killing German descendants and others. Krupp exports surged to Balkan states while shortages persisted at home. Inoculation against typhoid greatly reduced British troop losses in France, with most inoculated units experiencing far fewer cases and deaths.
A Kansas City Journal item critiques William Jennings Bryan for scolding newspapers over war coverage while praising Russian valor and warning that Germany aims for the English Channel. It argues newspapers must reflect public opinion and warns of potential divisive actions after a possible Warsaw capture.
A clipped report notes Japan's naval expansion with thirty nine planned warships, among them four superdreadnaughts, twenty destroyers, and eight submarines. It also mentions Japan resisting Allied pressure and continuing trade with Germany and Austria in the Far East, while a bold claim about a buyer of Texas cotter appears in the text.
The United States Chamber of Commerce plans to mobilize roughly 261 000 members across 600 trade associations to influence the La Follette seaman's bill. The move signals confidence Congress will heed business voices on legislation affecting industry. The piece notes a broader clash of opinion as foreign and domestic trade tensions unfold in the era.
In a railway yard a heated debate about equality erupts among engineman and crew. A dramatic signal mishap leads to a runaway express, the fireman and driver risk all to warn passengers, saving the train as the engine driver later contemplates the danger and duty.
The feature describes a fashionable gown for matronly wear with a dignified line and gold metal tracings. It highlights a tunic edged by fine pall hinge finishes and pointed shoulders, a transparent veil shawl, and a long central back drape. The design aims for versatility for after theater and evening wear.
The text shows thoughts of a fireman and a shunter discussing loyalty and merit. It hints at misfortune and the idea that some are treated differently, questioning why one man deserves aid while another does not, amid confusion and memory.
Readers in El Paso denounce Victoriano Huerta for neutralty violations and support U S policy against his bid to overthrow a sister republic. Citizens condemn his actions, while local officials and paid agitators face scrutiny over demonstrations and public sentiment.
Observant Citizen Jack Watle, chief clerk at the Gua ap Hotel, sparked a comical tragedy when a bathing party at Brackenridge Park led to a bath house scramble. Mr White’s bathing suit vanished from a room, only to be mailed back with watches left behind by women guests.
Amid tensions a Louig Post diapason notes opposition to arms exports to Europe and cites French government statements. It questions American ammunition supply to the Allies, mentions German casualties from U.S. shells, and records public sorrow and propaganda battles shaping policy and perception.
Fragmentary war report locates Grodno on the main Warsaw Petrograd railway frontier as a key fortress guarding the western trunk line. It notes Grodno's strategic role, fortifications, production in 1910s Ukraine and Poland history, and its population around 43,000 primarily Jewish. The article discusses Austro German advance and Moscow Warsaw links, with references to nearby towns and constellations of rail arteries.
The piece surveys tariff sentiment across the nation focusing on sugar prices and protectionist views. It notes sympathy for higher consumer prices in the North, while the average worker resists high costs, influenced by competition among peers. It mentions Florida grapefruit growers and South lumbermen as examples of varied regional reactions, with North Carolina and Missouri cited among affected states. It hints the South may rally to Republican stances amid debates on tariff policy and agricultural impacts.
Prices for beef and other meats climb as wartime demand and restricted imports push costs higher. The piece notes import reliance on beef and bacon, with April imports at 5.506 million pounds and exports around 14 cents per pound domestically, while wartime factors drive prices up and burden producers and merchants.
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