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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for carrier and mail, with Mexico options. Publication office at 669-511 Travis Street near Avenue C and D, old Crockett 1743, new 176, and notice to update delivery addresses.
The notice lists Paul Block, Inc. offices in New York at 250 Fifth Ave Chicago at Masters Bide Boston at Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Building and Detroit at Kresge Building indicating a nationwide address spread for the firm with multiple regional locations.
The San Antonio Light reports a daily average circulation of 22062 and a Sunday average of 26756 for the six months ending September 30 1916. Net paid daily circulation stood at 20477 and 24424 for the daily and Sunday editions respectively. The Audit Bureau of Circulations certified the figures as authoritative and final for advertisers. The paper asserts a 60 percent higher paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other local newspaper.
The piece argues that rural youths lack horse buggy know how while elders misjudge the rising generation. It notes shifts from horse power to automobiles and imagines future focus on airships, concluding the world moves on despite critics.
Captain Henry J. Reilly of the regular army, now in Europe, compares Allied and American preparedness. He notes French air superiority and observation methods, including armed fast aircraft, aerial photography, and range correction for artillery, highlighting U S deficiencies in speed, armament, and photographic capability for planning trench attacks.
The speaker argues the assault would fail without trained officers and proper guns. Lacking large field guns and mortars, explosive shells, curtain fire, grenades, and automatic rifles, troops would be repulsed, risking thousands of lives as government actions amount to murder.
The piece argues that Prohibitionists, once a leverage over both parties, risk losing influence as they push for a national amendment through the Democratic platform. It contends that enactment requires cross party support and warns that even a Democratic win may not yield a dry nation. The text notes shifting majorities in Congress and leaves open whether the country leans more Democratic.
The piece argues that the next Congress will have more Democrats and that presidential policy, not party labels, drives views on prohibition. It contends a constitutional amendment would not reflect a nationwide Democratic majority and that party politics would block nationwide prohibition while Republicans would exploit the split.
A commentator argues that Roumania’s outcome might have differed if the state had prioritized military needs over national aspirations. The remark suggests strategic misalignment affecting security and regional posture. The statement reflects contemporary debates about national policy priorities and defense.
Question asks how to respond to Berlin's stance on Belgian deportations mirroring the approach taken regarding the Lusitania. It implies a paired diplomatic reaction strategy to two wartime issues and seeks unified course of action.
The United States plans a hospital ship as part of preparedness measures. If funding continues, the vessel could be added to national assets, signaling expanded medical capability for crises and humanitarian missions.
An account notes the Order of the Grand Cross conferred on von Hindenburg and a donor presenting a grand double cross to Mr Hughes, framed as a high honor given in California context.
The president started the White House social season with a Tuesday dinner for his cabinet. The first guest named was Colonel E. M. House of New York, formerly from Texas, a minister without portfolio.
The War Department informed Congress that producing the necessary large artillery for defense will cost 1,134,000 dollars above the original estimate. If tariff rates rise to finance only revenue, they will soon satisfy even the strongest protectionist.
The Louisville Courier-Journal praises General Goethals for his authority on the Panama Canal project, asserting his belief in its success and dismissing critics who doubt the undertaking. The piece frames his assurances as decisive and credible.
The Telegraph reports President Wilson resisting a proposed food embargo while offering to use powers to ease living costs and punish food monopoly wrongdoers. The Galveston Tribune notes Greece’s king and the French admiral deny starting the Athens clash and express surprise at the fighting, as the world expected Greek yielding.
Several hundred Americans detained in the Port of Jaffa due to Turkey not honoring an agreement to allow return home. The piece urges Turkey to change course, notes its poor reputation, and argues for American action, including using warships if needed, to bring citizens home.
Two hundred Germans from Winnipeg, driven by wartime sentiment in Canada, are located at Littlefield on the Santa Fe north of Sweetwater. This first Texas German colony, started earlier, built a church upon arrival and has grown this fall as reports say more than 10,000 Germans sought homes in Texas.
Princess Kawananakoa visits Washington asking Uncle Sam to name one of his battleships after Hawaii. The Cincinnati Times-Star praises the idea as a showcase of democratic influence and proposes naming new fighters after island possessions for mutual benefit and publicity.
The New York Herald argues that 85 percent of rail transport is interstate and should fall under federal authority. It voices distrust of forty eight state jurisdictions and favors national incorporation of transportation companies to create one master over all cross state lines.
A British steamer in port loads cars described as round cornered billets weighing about 200 pounds each. They resemble large calibre gun projectiles but lack a cavity for explosives. Supposedly destined for the front, this marks the first time Galveston ships non ammunition war material to warring nations.
At the Theaters Poughkeepsie a Hit a skyscraper of mirth showcases Charley Grapewin with Anna Chance as headliner on a seven act vaudeville bill at the Majestic. The program includes Yvette with comediennes, Chung Who Four harmony quartet, Bancroft and Broske operatic selections, Kerr and Weston acrobatic dances, Consul the Great, and The Paldrons offering a unique act.
Cleo Ridgeley and Wallace Reid star in The Yellow Pawn at Empire Theater with a Bray cartoon and Paramount scenic. The tale follows the wife of a district attorney and her artist lover as a marriage of convenience ensnares them in guilt and peril.
Mutt and Jeff return to Grand Opera House Gas Hill tonight and Sunday with the fifth edition titled Mutt and Jeff's Wedding. The act features a new scenic and electrical production with sensational mechanical effects, a fresh book by a renowned author, and the combined experience of Gus Hill in cartoon theater.
The El Paso Chamber offer to bake cakes and pies for troops on Christmas Day is cancelled at the army’s request. General Bell notes the government provides ample food via the commissary, and any shortfall would be the fault of the immediate commanding officer.
Arguments on motions to dismiss federal corrupt practices indictments against 72 Pennsylvania brewing corporations were heard in U S District Court Pittsburg. The cases allege contributions to political campaign funds and center on the legality of the corporate campaign finance restrictions.
A playful yet tense dialogue shows a mother threatening to strike Willie with a switch for disobedience. Willie quips that she will shake the switch and call his name, but she refrains from using it. The scene appears in a long-ago issue of the Christian Herald from Shoemakerstown, Pennsylvania, noting a pear tree on farmer J. Engle’s land bearing fruit.
Roden Halcomb courters Dorothy with devotion yet refuses marriage under poverty. He pleads for restraint, while Dorothy questions sacrifice for happiness. He warns that love must endure hardship, likening marriage to a seed that blooms only in proper environment. Both express longing amid uneasy resolve.
Dorothy, long hopeful yet doubting, remains overwhelmed when Boden reappears after three years. He explains his wealth was saved to protect his brother, then shares how Oklahoma oil brought luck. Reunited, Dorothy forgives and Boden asks her to join him in a garden of new happiness as theater tickets arrive for the couple.
John T. Attwood writes to oppose broader civil service applications beyond police and fire, arguing the amendments would be election timing and political control by city commissioners. He urges limiting civil service to police and fire and fears opposition could defeat the charter amendments.
A militia captain named Feeny leads a detachment during early border mobilizations. Per a misused war game, signs declare hazards like poisoned spring and closed roads. Feeny, sweating in the heat, orders forward and crosses a supposedly burned bridge despite an umpire’s warning.
An Irish man in a London pub jingles copper, orders a beer, and pays the barmaid with half the price. He claims beer has risen, but proclaims it has just gone down, claiming the drink is cheaper after he pockets the change.
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