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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and Gazette report a major labor dispute reshaping city press leadership. Union action prompts management to reassess newsroom roles and distribution across the San Antonio media market.
John W. Willys of Toledo told the Association of Life Insurance Presidents in New York that rapid growth of the auto industry and allied trades underpins U S prosperity. He urged young men to seize opportunities, noting vast employment and wealth creation amid America's wartime debate and neutrality notes.
President Wilson issued a note to belligerents requesting terms of peace and signaling no offer to mediate. Secretary Lansing stated the U S draws nearer war and seeks clarity on each side’s aims to safeguard American neutral rights amid a critical global situation.
The article warns that national prohibition could spike government revenue and trigger broad economic harm. It outlines potential effects such as doubled pensions, higher taxes, a growing unemployment pool, and widespread plant closures if prohibition passed, arguing the public deserves clear cost estimates.
The passage argues prohibition would raise living costs and depress markets for barley hops corn rice wheat oats hay straw eggs and poultry, harming workers and labor unions. It questions who bears the tax burden and notes potential real estate losses, then cites Pittsburgh’s fog day and a House bill restricting liquor ads by mail as related issues.
The piece notes calls by the director of the mint for a two and one half cent coin as a remedy for wartime costs. It warns that pricing goods to capture tolls on such coins could affect buyers later, while suggesting this view invites criticism from calamity forecasters and detractors.
The Mother's club at Floresville organized a dental clinic with local dentists to examine every child at the school. They will chart each mouth and show the exact condition of the child's teeth, arguing neglect of teeth is a major cause of ill health and urging similar action by women's clubs statewide.
Louisville Courier Journal editorial notes Champ Clark of Missouri and Kentucky roots, argues lengthy speeches hinder Congress and waste public funds, while acknowledging his famed oratory and influence over younger lawmakers.
Waco News cites medical statistics showing forty percent of Texas deaths from Tuberculosis and warns mass migration of patients risks wider infection. It urges rigid preventive measures and strict enforcement to protect communities.
The Bryan Platform argues states should control prohibition and suffrage as Jefferson and Wilson favor. It endorses the electoral college, warns newspapers against government pronouncements, supports universal military training, and says exclusive federal railroad regulation is better than bankruptcy or government operation.
The Beaumont Enterprise notes Austin milkmen were fined for colluding to raise milk prices, while Texas railroads press to raise intrastate rates through the Interstate Commerce Commission, risking a $10,000,000 annual consumer impact if not curbed.
A series of contest letters from The High Cost of Living column publish reader suggestions. The letters present practical ideas aimed at reducing daily expenses and easing household budgets, reflecting community input on economic hardship.
An editorial argues excess and misperception drive high food prices. It urges personal responsibility, cites egg overproduction if each family cut daily consumption, and questions wasteful spending on nonessential items and clothing.
Joseph E. Tell advocates clean living and personal economy to curb costs. He urges compulsory harvesting and crop movement with gov ernment aid for owners who cannot farm, plus a distribution bureau to relieve shortages. He also calls a national campaign promoting rural life and avoidance of city parasitism.
Miss May Eckles argues for lowering living costs by cutting delivery overhead and encouraging homemakers to shop in person. She criticizes collectors, phone orders, and solicitors for driving expenses and urges women to supervise purchases to reduce prices.
A young writer confides to a friend that he has recently drafted a piece he believes will shock the magazine he first shows it to. The friend questions what it could be and jokes about a year’s subscription. New York Times
Washington DC December 22 Approval by Denmark's parliament of the treaty to cede the Danish West Indies to the United States opens the way for rapid exchange of ratifications and finalizing negotiations. The Senate has approved and Congress is expected to fund the 25 million purchase and create an American territorial government. The islands St Thomas St John and St Croix totaling 142 square miles host about 33 000 people, mostly black sugar workers.
Tonight at the Majestic the theater offers a standout vaudeville bill led by Valerie Bergere in Little Cherry Blossom a Japanese comedy by Stephen Champlin. Clara Morton Frank Sheen perform in a Junie McCree musical diversion while the Riding Duttons bring a thrilling equestrian act.
Grand presents The Eagle's Wings for four days starting today. The film features Herbert Rawlinson and Grace Carlyle in leading roles and highlights industrial preparedness and the Columbus raid. Scenes show munition factory production repurposed for foreign war orders.
The Deserter features Charles Ray as Silent in a tale of love deception and desertion. Jack Parker incites a shooting, faces court martial, escapes in disguise, and is pursued by Indian attacks while Mary and Barbara tend him in the hospital. Clara Kimball Young stars in The Common Law next.
Little Finnia Bunting appears at the Majestic Theater in a four performance engagement over Christmas Day and the following two days. She plays Rebecca, a 13 year old lass, with a lifelike portrayal that captivates the Maine village setting. Emma Bunting leads a strong cast in a charming and simple production.
A review notes the Cort Theater run of It begins with The Princess Pat and praises Blossom's work on the show. The Grand presentation Monday and Tuesday features Dorothy South Carle Stowe Lou Powers Nelson Riley and Victoria Gowan with a full chorus and the Princess Pat orchestra. Seats went on sale today.
James J. O Kelly a longtime Nationalist member of the House of Commons died in London at age seventy one. An early Parnell recruit he faced suspension and removal from Parliament and pursued daring roles in the Sudan Nile expedition the Franco Prussian War the United States army Indian campaigns Cuban rebel dispatches and journalism for New York and London papers.
Charters issued for Hium Hardware Company in Galveston, Kagan & Walker Company in Houston, and McDaniel Automobile Company in San Antonio with various capital stocks. Amendments include Wood Investment to Wood Ferris Investment in Dallas and name changes for Blum Hardware to Black Hardware in Galveston and Planters' & Merchants' State Bank of Hearne. Permits granted to Plains Oil Company of Ardmore and Otelo Oil tc of New York City with Texas HQs. Final capital payment filed by Longbranch Oil L and Gas, dissolution filed for Texas Ganitoid Company.
Two inmates were seen exchanging token money and hauled to court after an order prohibiting gambling at Sing Sing. The judge asked for the charge and the deputy explained they were betting on whether it would rain today.
Doris admits she is lowest in her class after her father asks about her school standing. Her mother scolds her and urges harder study to rise from the foot of the class. Doris blames the change on the little girl who has left.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Briands's plan to curb spirits faces strong opposition from the National Wine and Spirit Association and many workers fear mass unemployment and revenue losses. The same session approves new taxes on theater tickets and communications while coal shortages prompt government action.
Washington reports Paris enforces the 6 p m closing rule to save electricity and gas. Stores must not be lit after 6 except for food and drink venues, pharmacies, barber and tobacco shops. Cafes and public entertainment close by 9 with alleys and theaters limiting performances weekly.
Wells Fargo & Company announced a $1 million bonus for about 8000 employees earning $2000 a year or less. The bonus equals eight and one third percent and will be paid in quarterly installments starting January 1. Eligible workers must have completed twelve months of service.
Six large Tulsa oil companies announced a 10 percent Christmas bonus for employees earning under 2500 a year. The firms include Sinclair-Cudahy Pipeline, Sinclair Oil and Gas, Carter Oil, Gypsy Oil, Cosden Oil and Gas, and Gulf Pipeline.
Christmas bonuses totaling about $40,000 are being distributed to Standard Oil Company Louisiana employees earning $8000 a year or less. The announcement was made by P. Morris, general manager, in New Orleans on December 22.
Leonard A. Busby of Chicago Surface Lines orders a special street car designed to transport patients between the psychopathic hospital and the Dunning insane asylum or to Kankakee. It features berths, toilet and hospital facilities for attendants and tele patients at a cost of $10,400.
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