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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1916
Page
6
Exclusive AP day report from The San Antonio Light notes developments across local and national events with emphasis on timely updates for readers. Strong entities include The San Antonio Light, The San Antonio Gazette, and Associated Press.
A critique targets the Chicago Tribune for publishing a false heat death claim about guardsmen and for labeling irresponsible correspondents. The piece argues newspapers bear responsibility to truth and rejects the idea of an irresponsible journalist. It defends Funston and condemns sensational reporting.
The article recalls American naval prowess claiming accuracy and readiness. It cites Admiral Cervera in Santiago and the Morro engagement as a contrast to the quick American gunnery. It notes a Sunday morning parade when the Infanta Maria Theresa faced American ships and signals from the guardship.
The account recounts a fast Naval engagement near Cuba with the Brooklyn leading hits on Spanish ships including Infanta Maria Theresa and Colon, while President Wilson supports but Secretary Daniels faces criticism for suppression of naval needs and poor marksmanship records.
Oakland California tests a two conductor system with a second “courtesy man” whose role is to friendly assist riders, answer questions, help women aboard, entertain children, and improve comfort. The plan aims to seat passengers, maintain ventilation, and curb rude habits, with success potentially making the position standard on all cars.
The text argues that while courtesy from a transit company is welcome, the core business is reliable service. It emphasizes well maintained, on time cars, adequate seating, and quick passenger transport as essential, noting a courteous conductor cannot compensate for poor reliability.
Rear Admiral Robert E Peary argues in Leslie's for three urgent steps to bolster defense. A 16 ship 35 knot battle cruiser fleet, an independent national air service with a cabinet head, and a citizen military training system modeled on Switzerland and Australia to field 10 million troops in 48 hours.
The El Paso Times urges workers to continually study to stay vital in their profession and avoid becoming a has-been. It warns against passively watching others’ rapid advances and forgetting one’s own duties in a swiftly changing world.
United States consul Voegger at Antofagasta reports Chile will buy American products at a profit and supply nitrate for return trips. Chile faces coal shortages with American coal selling around 20 dollars a ton, freight costs about 12.50, while nitrate freight is 24.30 per ton. Chilean importers expect to switch to English coal after the war ends, finding US coal unsatisfactory.
The Rochester Herald comments on Mr. Hughes who calls today’s prosperity a fools paradise. It suggests he implies profits from neutrality and a reformed currency are worthless and hints at opposition by Root and Roosevelt to avoid war.
The Galveston News argues Democratic leaders oppose taxing smaller incomes, claiming collection costs nearly equal tax yield at 2 percent. It contends the excuse is weak and that the tax becomes class taxation, despite appeals from the party behind it.
In 1871 Paris amid the commune's siege a disguised monk, Brother Bernhard, is forced to defend a barricade. He fears execution until he reveals a hidden rosary, which serves as proof of identity. A court martial later absolves him and the prior reunites with him.
Description of a chic Parisienne look featuring an afternoon coat with a princess waistline and flaring skirt. Capes add distinctive outer garment notes with two or three capes shown. Gray broad cloth coat fits at the waist with deep folds, three cuff buttons, and a double cape collar. Matching pontine turban finishes the ensemble.
The Light printed a signed letter from MR. AND MRS. HARRY LANDA and organization chairmen thanking The Editor for advertising help and publicity for a cross rally and picnic in New Braunfels Texas on August 7. They credit the public support with event success despite bad weather and say receipts would have been higher with better conditions.
A committee of inspection on tour of a penitentiary speaks with a convict who laments being known by a number rather than a name. The visitor consoles him by noting that owning an automobile carries a similar stigma, offering shared feeling.
Cooling drinks are essential in hot weather. Cherry-Ade is made by lemon juice, rind, sugar and boiling water, chilled then served with cherry syrup and garnish. Cherry syrup is boiled with cherries, jelly and spices, cooled and used when needed.
A young blackbird, left by its parents, finds food and friendship with a girl who feeds it daily. The bird returns each morning for crumbs, sometimes sharing the sill with a sparrow, and the two birds grow accustomed to the girl’s generosity.
The National Geographic Society bulletin describes the Straits of Otranto linking the Adriatic and Ionian seas. It notes Otranto's strategic role, ancient ties to Hydrus and Apollonia, and later sacking by Turks. The piece surveys Brindisi Aviona Valona and Valonia, Pyrrhus daring campaigns, and Epirus ties historic and strategic implications.
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