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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
2
An article critiques German and Austrian plans to install a monarch in Poland while claiming it as a free nation. It argues Poland would be ruled by a king chosen and funded by Austria or Germany, with the Austrian archduke favored, and mocks the notion of Polish independence under such a setup as the war continues.
The New York Hotels Association issues a statement defending hotel and dining room prices amid widespread complaints. It argues many critics are living beyond their means and that war-driven costs have raised expenses for food and atmosphere. The association cites menu price examples as proof of rising costs.
A critical column argues hotel menus reflect wage-driven costs rather than gouging. It notes oysters and clams show higher listed increases than observed, while fish prices rise sharply in theory but less on menus. The piece dismisses accusations of overcharging, claiming value and hospitality justify costs.
The piece rails against the use of the von title in Germany, citing Admiral von Hintze as a symbol of perfidy. It recalls Hintze’s past as an emissary to Dewey after Manila Bay and his recall from Peking, noting Chinese hostility to a papal nuncio tied to Hintze. The author brands the von title as a marker of distrust.
The piece argues that perfidious acts are rewarded, citing Von Papen and Captain Boy-Ed as examples. Papen is praised upon return to Germany with high honors, while Boy-Ed is forgotten for following scruples. The writer says many similar cases exist and that such vile figures will not be forgotten forever.
The article outlines Claxton's plan for real military training in colleges for youths over eighteen as a reserve army preparation, arguing it would aid national defense and civil productivity. It discusses lower draft ages, college life pressures, and the potential broad adoption across educational institutions.
Washington Aug 24 The United States long avoided a militaristic stance, cutting expenses under Gallatin to curb taxes while preparing for possible conflict with Britain. The era saw reduced army and navy sizes, a large budget deficit, debt repayment progress, and tax measures like the Mediterranean fund to defend commerce and seamen as tensions with Britain escalated toward the 1812 war declaration.
A week of top vaudeville at Royal Theater features Hovis Chaluer and the ve iss Sisters, Marigold Guyne, Meyakos and Burke Sisters, plus the comedy An Heir for a Night. Lead film Patriot ism stars Bessie Barriscale with The Gaumont Weekly and a Fox comedy on screen.
Film listings note Theda Bara stars in The Soul of Buddha at the Grand with Sura in a story written by Sura. Director J Gordon Edwards oversaw artistic visuals and a strong cast. Beginning tomorrow through Wednesday and Saturday the Grand will feature Today the stage success adaptation.
A mosaic of wartime opinions notes General Von Blume and General Von Liebert conceding the American army’s growing impact in Europe while German press downplays crowd size. Issues range from rail traffic to postwar crops tonnage and civic absurdities.
Mrs Catherine McClure long a devoted Methodist Episcopal Church member, died at the Methodist Old Ladies Home at Tonela, nearly 100. Born November 15, 1818 in Tennessee, she leaves twenty three grandchildren, thirty eight great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren. Her grandson Rev Grant A Robbins pastors Linwood Boulevard AL Ws Church in Kansas City. Another grandson Bascom Stobbins is Bethany Hospital financial secretary in Kansas City Kaw. Her long life spanned eighty eight years of active church work. The article also notes lineage from Rev John Bewley and a Boone era scout father. a bizarre vegetarian anecdote ends the text.
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