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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light owns two papers the Light and the Gazette with AP day reports. Publication office is 609-511 Travis Street. Rates show daily and Sunday carrier and mail options including Mexico rates. single copy pricing listed.
The document lists Paul Block Inc offices in New York Chicago Boston and Detroit with associated building bids and deposits.
The San Antonio Light reports six month totals ending Sept 30 1916 with daily average 22062 copies and Sunday 26756. Net paid daily 20477 and Sunday 24424 after deductions. Audit Bureau of Circulations certification supports advertiser confidence. The paper claims 50 percent higher paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other paper.
Evidences mount that Greece may join the central powers and fight the allies. The piece blames allied blunders in the Balkans for pushing Greece away, citing Serbia, Gallipoli, Kut el Amara, Roumania, and Selamis as failures that erode allied influence and nudge Greece toward Germany and Austria.
The Chicago project shown as successful raises questions about outcomes of the experiment. Across the country, diet squads or equivalents formed or revealed themselves. Oklahoma City began the latest official effort last Monday, announcing eight participants in the campaign to curb food costs.
Local citizens began a six day test under a domestic science teacher to promote practical home management. College programs in domestic science show housewives can learn to plan menus and manage expenses, reducing costs without sacrificing quality.
A critique of William Jennings Bryan proposing government seizure of private property in peacetime to disseminate its messages. The piece argues newspapers are private businesses not public institutions and warns against government coercion to publish state material. It likens such control to despotic regimes and predicts limited news circulation if enforced.
The public awaits administration bills on railway operation with focus on strikes. The President's message prompts concern as it proposes giving executive power to control and operate railways in wartime or similar emergencies.
The article debates government power to control railways in war and the vagueness of other necessity. It critiques compulsory arbitration in public utilities, notes opposition from labor, and praises a presidential proposal for a public investigation before strikes. It ends with a jab at British cabinet practice.
Berlin defends deportations of Belgians as an act of kindness not cruelty. The speaker argues small nations are being ruined by excessive affection in the war.
The report hints at President Wilson preparing a western journey likely to suit his current speech aims better than New York. The Farmers' Co operative Association argues speculation drives wheat sales beyond farmer production and raises consumer costs beyond consumption.
The Manchester Guardian reports Lloyd George is forming a cabinet without Asquith adherents and contemplates tackling the Irish Home Rule settlement as well.
The piece notes a once obscure New York cabaret becoming an urban landmark in recent years. It warns a forthcoming downturn, predicting a difficult morning for the thriving venue as its peak era shifts toward decline.
The Chicago News notes broad criticism of county jails from criminals suspects officials and reformers. It concedes much of the censure is deserved while warning against sweeping condemnation of this old institution.
Warden Tynan and a Kansas City Star report highlight that married men avoid prison at higher rates with 70 to 80 percent of inmates being single. Collier’s cites a study of 24 thousand insurance agents finding married men more persistent and generating more business.
The New Republic critiques the excess of free speeches in Congress. It argues that any spoken remark not said may be printed and circulated nationwide at public expense, funded by the treasury. The piece labels the practice a national nuisance and urges cutting abuses in an economy drive.
The Philadelphia Inquirer urged sending leaders to Washington to push Congress and the president to pass a law forcing compliance with the Baseball Players’ Fraternity demands. The El Paso Times notes lawmakers are harder to bluff after elections.
The Commercial club proclaims a broad reorganization to stop factionalism and bias. Old interests are to be swept aside and Corpus Christi would become the central thought of all effort. A wholesome plan to appeal to every man and represent the whole citizenship.
The Celeste Courier cites Celeste Republicans commenting on high prices under a Democratic administration and farm prosperity. One interviewee claims he voted for Hughes because farmers prospered, fearing farm collapse and rural migration to towns, noting Hughes would have stopped the trend. The remark reflects regional views on 1916 politics and farm economics.
Born near San Antonio Yvette a major feature of the Majestic vaudeville show opening tomorrow matinee. She headlines with a music dance act fresh from Paris and New York, while Charley Grape wins and Anna Chance present Poughkeepsie a rapid fire comedy.
Selwyn and Company revive Avery Hopwood farce Fair and Warmer at the Grand opera house tonight and for Wednesday matinee and night and Thursday night. The show, praised as a fountain of gayety, enjoyed a national tour success after its Elting Theatre run in New York.
Mayor Todd reports discussions with Mayor Miller on widening Turtle Cove channel to improve water sweep into the Turtle Cove area. Government engineers favor deeper water to prevent fill in the pass, proposing a 25 foot depth or greater and a 300 to 400 foot width over four to five miles. He urges city unity with Corpus Christi to push the project.
Practically the entire $500000 from the governor’s rural school law is apportioned by the state board of education. The board extends state aid of $480000 to 1436 rural schools in 174 counties, available after March 1, 1917, leaving $20000 unallotted. High schools gain small grants for domestic science manual training and agriculture.
San Antonio will host three civilian military training camps in 1917 starting in spring. The camps aim to qualify civilians to become reserve officers, with a boys camp planned for ages 15 to 18 and government funding covering expenses. A committee will push for military training in public schools.
Receiver C E Schaff and Missouri Kansas Texas officials inspected the San Antonio Belt and Terminal property. The party, including J W Kendrick, said refinancing the Katy is nearly done and new terminals should be ready for occupancy by June 1, next year.
Six new directors will be elected at the annual meeting of the San Antonio Real Estate Board Tuesday night in the Brady building offices. Twelve candidates were nominated with floor nominations possible when the meeting opens. The fourteen directors will include seven elected last year for a two year term, with officers to be chosen next week. Vice President R C Hill will preside in President S C Kile absence. The president will read the annual report detailing strong finances and achievements, highlighting the board's remarkable beautified yards contest.
William E. Mickle adjutant general of the United Confederate Veterans announced that the week beginning June 4 has been chosen for the 1917 reunion of veterans in Washington D C.
A skeptical response dismisses a familiar pitch with a warning that opportunity knocks but may be ignored. The quote frames a habitual approach of turning down recurring offers and emphasizes fatigue with repeated solicitations.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will hold a 12 30 lunch at the Gunter Hotel to elect new officers and directors and discuss important matters. With Weekley and Taliaferro withdrawing, Franz C Groos is assured the presidency as votes are being courted.
Mrs Margaret Jane Gibbons 87 died at 6 PM Monday at 516 Spof ford avenue. A St Louis native, she lived in Texas 70 years. Survived by two sons J D Gibbons Bandera and J B Gibbons San Angelo and five daughters Mrs J R Strickland El Paso Mrs F T May Bandera Mrs J D Robinson Corsicana Mrs W J Field Sonora and Miss Ada Gibbons San Antonio. Funeral 3 PM Thursday from the home with ministers from Government Hill and Travis Park churches and a Confederate cemetery interment.
Mrs. Anne Williams 79 died at 6 30 Tuesday morning at her home 717 Morales street. A Mississippi native who lived in Texas 47 years, she resided in this city eight months. Survived by brothers D C Fanning and Dr Fanning of this city. Body to be taken by Sloan Hagg Undertaking to Rockdale for interment.
Harry C. Evans aged 21 died Monday morning in a Douglas Arizona army hospital. He formerly lived with his parents at 717 Marshall Street San Antonio and moved to Arizona to enter business. He served in the Arizona militia when called out for service on the border. He is survived by his mother Mrs B F Evans three sisters Gladys Vera and Bernice and a brother Reginald all of San Antonio. The body will be brought to San Antonio for a military funeral.
August Jennet aged 85 died Monday morning at a local sanitarium. A native of Germany he resided here 51 years and served with Company L Fourth United States Cavalry. Survived by his widow and daughter Miss Rosa Jennet the funeral will be Tuesday at 3 pm from Zezik Undertaking Company parlor with interment in the National Cemetery.
Fragmentary note discusses automobile equipment fitting Milan ships berth space. Mentions twin bedsteads. Phrases imply arrangement options with one bedstead placed atop another when space is limited.
A persistent high pressure system grips the United States with below freezing readings widespread. San Antonio records 26.8 degrees at 7 am while many Texas locales remain near the freezing line and northwestern centers report subzero temps including Des Moines 8 and Winnipeg 6 below.
Transportation officials at department headquarters mapped a departure timetable for National Guard units returning from the border. Battery A Kansas Field Artillery at Eagle Pass led the exodus with departures starting Monday, followed by detachments from Missouri and Utah artillery units, a District of Columbia signal company, and an Massachusetts ambulance squad at El Paso.
Denny Thompson of 231 Devine Street died at 1 o clock Tuesday morning from a brain concussion after falling from a moving car Monday afternoon on his way home from school. He was the grandson of Captain A. Denny. Funeral services will be held at 4 o clock Tuesday afternoon at the family home, with interment in City Cemetery No. 4.
Thieves broke into Louis Galles grocery at South Medina and Guadalupe streets on Monday night and stole forty sacks of flour ten sacks of beans four sacks of sugar and three sacks of another sugar. The theft was reported to police. Joe Callaghan of Bandera county reported a 100 pound flour sack stolen from his wagon in a local camp yard Monday night.
Washington public health officials ordered all physicians of the federal public health service not to dispense heroin hereafter and to return any on hand to headquarters. The move aims to deter general practitioners and encourage use of safer agents to curb rising habitual usage nationwide.
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