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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
6
San Antonio Light Circulation Figures For Six Months 1916
The San Antonio Light reports six month totals ending September 30 1916 with daily average circulation at 22062 and Sunday edition at 26756. Net paid daily average 20477 and Sunday 24424 after allowances. Audit Bureau of Circulations certifies the figures and endorsements. The paper asserts it can guarantee 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio advertisers than any other newspaper.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulations
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Afternoon papers deemed best for fresh news
A San Antonio Express comparison argues afternoon papers better capture new events than morning editions. It notes the Express front page carried mostly reprints from December 8 and older items, except a single five line note about a farmer’s death, illustrating daylight news advantages.
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San Antonio Express
Express
Mexico
Lient
the Express
Lxseur
Germany
State Department
Bastrop
End of Allied Somme Offensive Questioned by German Report
The German war office claims the Somme offensive has ended, describing it as smothered in mud and blood. The allies dispute this, insisting their long steady attack aims for peace and will continue as reserve German manpower declines.
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German War Office
Somme
Verdun Battles Prolong Pressure as German Losses Rise
The article argues Allied strategy aims to wear down German forces through sustained attacks. It notes Verdun defense where two French divisions held ground against six German divisions, suggesting German strength weakens under continued pressure. Allies plan to persist attacks to prevent German strength growth.
German cabinet changes seen as tactical by British press
The German view of British cabinet shifts is contrasted with German changes since WWI began. The piece traces leadership moves from Von Moltke to Falkenhayn and Hindenburg, noting blame for Verdun and ministerial retirements, and compares Britain’s democratic system to Germany’s autocratic structure.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
von Moltke
Marne
von Falkenhayn
Roumania
Verdun
British cabinet stars removal and search for better leadership
The article notes that some officers failed in their duties and were removed while warning Britain will replace leaders until victory, as both Britain and Germany purge underperforming officials. The piece argues leadership changes are common in wars and are not a sign of imminent peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Another American Killed by Villa in Chihuahua
The article reports that Villa killed an American mining man named Gray in Chihuahua, ordering his shooting and hanging. It debates U.S. response, noting long pursuit of Villa after Columbus crimes, and urges protecting Americans abroad with possible action if facts are confirmed.
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Villa
Gray
Chihuahua
United States
Columbus
Mexico
San Antonio
New York
Electricity as Crime Shield Surges in U S Usage
The United States uses a vast network of elaborate electrical systems and millions of minor devices as crime protection. Estimates claim over 100,000 major systems and more than 2,000,000 minor devices protect property and deter wrongdoing.
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United States
Investigation Aims To Clarify Coal Price Conditions
The Pittsburgh Post notes that much of the talk on coal price increases is guesswork and urges a clear fact based understanding. The Justice Department has begun an inquiry for the public good to illuminate the factors affecting advance coal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Pittsburg Post
Man-Made Problem Warns of Winter Fuel Shortage
The Cleveland Leader argues that a man-made fuel crisis could force industrial stagnation and famine if coal reserves remain meager as winter nears, urging decisive action to avert disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Poison Liquor Rumor Hits Local Town
A chemist warns that a misrepresented liquor made from coffin varnish and shellac will affect the mind. A man reportedly drank three heaping tablespoons and then bought a fake gold watch for $19 from a traveling auctioneer.
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Macon
Our Own Neglect in Dairy and Canning
The Beaumont Enterprise argues high grocery costs stem from neglecting local dairy and canning industries. It urges more state support and encouragement for dairy and canning club girls to reduce dependence on outside suppliers and lower prices.
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Canning Club
Beaumont Enterprise
Nitrate Supplies Push Living Costs Higher
The New York World notes government geologists find no nitrate deposits of value, implying higher future living costs. Nitrates raise wheat yields from fifteen to thirty bushels per acre, but coastal freight keeps prices high. Baekeland says cheap nitrates from air are unavailable due to waterpower securities issued by plant exploiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baekeland
Norway
New York World
Boston Judge Orders Habitual Drunkard to Billy Sunday Sermon
A Boston police judge sentenced an habitual drunkard with thirteen drunk arrests in a year to hear Billy Sunday preach. The judge ensured the sentence was carried out properly. The piece argues that society should seek criminals' reform, not punishment for its own sake, noting lingering old views on petty offenses.
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Boston
Billy Sunday
Fort Worth
Valley oak crowned largest US nut bearing tree
Foresters name the valley oak of California the largest nut bearing tree in the United States after a San Benito county specimen measures 37 feet 6 inches in circumference and 125 feet high. They note its slow growth limits use for shade or decoration and its limited geographic range. A chestnut near Cressmont, North Carolina, is cited at 33 feet 4 inches in circumference and about 76 feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States
San Benito County
Cressmont
N. C
Garden Magazine
Fair and Warmer at the Grand Delights Audiences
Theat ergoer notes a seven day Grand engagement of Fair and Warmer a lively comedy with a model husband and a clinging vine wife. Sager Midgley and Edna Hibbard deliver standout performances in a rapid fire series of humorous misunderstandings and disguises.
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Grand
Grand Opera House
Sager Midgley
Edna Hibbard
the Grand
Two Loose Pages From the Book of Fun at Majestic Theatre
Vaudeville at the Majestic ends its seven act bill tomorrow matinee and night with Nick Hufford Dell Chain and the popular Bessie Clayton headlining a troupe including Lester Sheehan Constantine Kobeleff and a dancing harmonists band. The program features What's the Matter With Ruth a satire and other acts from piano and violin to acrobatics and gymnasium routines.
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Nick Hufford
Dell Chain
Majestic Theater
Bessie Clayton
Lester Sheehan
Constantine Kobeleff
Russian Imperial Ballet
Moscow
Petrograd
Miss Clayton
Ruth
Violinsky
Jimmy Casson
Dorothy Earle
Witt
Winter
Tex Ritchie Shows Close At Empire Theater Tonight
The Empire Theater hosts Tex Ritchie Shows with final performances at 7:30 and 9:30 p m tonight. Tomorrow Marguerite Clark stars in Miss George Washington by Paramount in six acts followed by Henry B Walthall in Pillars of Society and Vampire Ambrose. Pauline Frederick arrives Thursday for Nanette of the Wilds and Clara Kimball Young opens Sunday in Common Law from Selznick.
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Empire Theater
Tex Ritchie
Marguerite Clark
George Washington
Paramount Company
Henry B. Walthall
Triangle
Pillars of Society
Vampire Ambrose
Pauline Frederick
Nanette
The
Northwest Mounted Police
Clara Kimball Young
Common Law
Selznick
Marriage Dilemma Sparks Dress vs. Love Debate
A witty exchange weighs love against practicality as one partner questions marrying for affection or for a partner who can provide clothing. The other affirms that while love is desirable, attire is a basic need.
No New Year receptions at White House amid war
Washington reports that the White House winter social calendar omits the traditional New Year and diplomatic receptions due to the war. Two diplomatic dinners will entertain entente and Teutonic diplomats separately, with events moved to Tuesdays and the season ending by February.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Entente
Teutonic
Supreme Court
Army and Navy
Congress
Army
Navy
Judiciary
Executive Mansion
Washington
White House social year features multifaceted dinners and receptions
The article describes the White House social calendar as the cabinet dinner and two diplomatic meals, followed by a large congressional reception and a bright army and navy gathering in full dress. The speaker's dinner closes the season with cabinet members and congressional leaders amid elaborate ceremonial pageantry.
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White House
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
House of Representatives
Police Powers and Public Courtesy in San Antonio
A reader condemns a San Antonio police officer who forced a customer to pay a fifteen cent bill in a little South Alamo Street restaurant. The letter argues officers should enforce the law, not act as bill collectors, and questions whether the customer owed the amount or was arrested unjustly.
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San_Antonio
Tex
Light
South Alamo Street
Policeman
San Antonio
Private debts are not a city's policing matter in San Antonio
The correspondent asserts that police have no authority over private debts and that such concerns fall outside the city's duty. The stance emphasizes that individual financial obligations are private matters, not the concern of San Antonio police.
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San Antonio
Naval board weighs armor plant site amid defense push
The special naval board chosen by Secretary Daniels has summarized arguments from over 125 cities for an eleven million dollar government armor plant. It indicates the final site will likely be inland in the Midwest with strong mineral and transport links, avoiding coastal borders and near-Canadian areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Special Naval Board
Daniels
Middle Western
House
Badger
Fletcher
Navy
General Board
Sharpe
Congress
United States
Admiral Badger
California
Bonds Sold in Private Sale for Milliken Purchase
San Antonio Uvalde Gulf railroad bonds totaling 3.647 million par value were sold to John T. Milliken of St. Louis for 785 thousand. The National Bank of Commerce held the bonds as security for the Bankers' Trust Company debt, now in receivership, with other collateral released to the receiver including Texas real estate and about sixty thousand dollars in small bank stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
John T. Milliken
National Bank of Commerce of
Bankers’ Trust Company
Suspects Freed in Slaying of Cashier Clarence Glass
Three suspects detained by Sheriff Whittle of Rains County in the Glass cashiers murder at Point were released early today. Authorities push new lines of inquiry finding the killer a local stranger to the area who knew the vicinity. The county’s full force continues the hunt for the slayer amid scarce clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Tex
Whittle
Rains County
Clarence A. Glass
First National Bank
Glass
Glass’ Slayer
Callow heckler challenges suffragette speaker
A callow youth heckles a well known suffragette after her speech asking if mothers should stay home. She replies with a personal, earnest remark that she believes children should stay at home with their mothers. Won Tit-Bits
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fort Douaumont
Empire
J. H. Savage
Mer. G. Bedell Moore
Raiload
Uvalde & Gulf
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