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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
4
The item notes the San Antonio post office as second class matter and gives Publication Office address at Nos. 09-511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D. The fragment ends with unreadable tail.
A reader’s satirical note critiques the anti prohibition arguments after the November election. The letter cites government data showing liquor consumption rose with broader prohibition efforts and references Osborn reports on bootlegging and tax receipts to argue against prohibition zeal.
The report notes a sharp rise in liquor consumption based on tax returns for July to October 1916, totaling 7,395,537 gallons, forecasting over 22 million gallons for the year. It suggests continuing increases, cites dry areas’ effects, and predicts higher nationwide consumption under prohibition.
Congressman Rufus Hardy of Texas derides Secretary Lansing as he analyzes President Wilsons note to belligerent Europe. Hardy presents a psychologist turned lawmaker view that the Christmas timing and subconscious appeal could scarcely influence the war, arguing a universal sober agreement is needed for peace.
Kansas City police arrest a beggar posing as a charity recipient who shot two officers when questioned about a cashed check. Police allege he is a first class forger who deceived merchants with worthless drafts and carried a pistol while soliciting arms from housewives. A charitable note found in his cap led a woman to pledge aid, though she says she was duped.
An editorial argues charity should aid the needy but warns against impostors and fraud. It notes some beggars are capable of work and wealthier than expected, urging careful verification of recipients to avoid neglecting worthy cases. The piece defends charitable effort while stressing selectivity.
Government agents uncover revolutionary supplies hidden in ordinary cod fish. Officials warn that codfish could be deadly enough without additional munitions, highlighting the risk of hidden contraband in everyday foods.
A government booklet explains how to acquire a 40 acre homestead but omits guidance on making a living on land. British authorities enforce a food restraint order amid about 2,000,000 dogs in England consuming food that should feed people, a pattern echoed in parts of Texas with higher dog ratios.
A Laredo report claimed a Saltillo hotel was dynamited as an attempted killing of General Carranza. The facts show no Saltillo hotel bombing occurred and Carranza was not in Saltillo at the time.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes the legislature will likely consider selling or leasing the state railroad. The paper argues private ownership could accelerate development, open new territory, and boost progress and prosperity.
Suffragettes set up suffrage headquarters in Austin to promote votes for women and plan statewide action. The movement reports progress with fifteen Rio Grande Valley towns already lined up with the crusade.
The Galveston Tribune argues two years of military service would instill moral, mental, and physical discipline and patriotism in American youths aged 18 to 20, claiming four years are effectively wasted between ages 16 and 24 as many view life as a joke until 25.
The Farm and Home column warns that if the United States enters a world war the outcome is unpredictable. Initial panic and export interruptions lower prices temporarily, but inflation would rise yearly. a shift by Russia and Japan to join an autocratic Teuton alliance could force united resistance, making current conflict look minor.
The El Paso Times notes a shift as advocates of compulsory training gain attention. Secretary of War Baker signals belief in some form of universal service, and President Wilson shows growing consideration, marking a change from earlier labeling of militarists as medieval-minded.
A Bay City Tribune editorial argues civic pride drives urban development more than talk. It urges friendly competition in home beautification to rapidly improve neighborhoods and inspire broader civic action.
The Macon Telegraph discusses how women voters could influence taxation and property issues. It notes men fund most taxes and would not tax themselves to unfairly tax women and argues women with ballots would increase non-taxpayer participation. The Susan B Anthony amendment is sent to the house with mixed committee support and southern suffragette groups align with federal control.
May Irwin headlines a Grand Opera House performance in No 33 Washington Square. The show blends farce and clever disguise with strong supporting turns by Donald Meek and a polished company. Frequent audience applause punctuates the comic chaos as Mrs DePeyster and Matilda navigate wardrobes and society cunning.
A unique vaudeville cabaret follows tonight's main show at the Interstate playhouse. Headlining is Miss Claire Rochester, vocal marvel, with Franklyn Ardell and Hirschel Hendler in the cast for this splendid bill.
Linne's classic dancers present a satire titled The Period as part of a varied bill. Miss Claire Rochester of Atlanta headlines with a double voice performance alongside Franklyn Ardell and Marjorie Sheldon in The Wife Saver. Brenda Fowler fronts The Hyphen drama with a patriotic edge while other acts include Mary Melville and George Rule sketch and Hirschel Hendler piano pieces.
Ema Bunting appears in a new role at the Majestic Theatre on Monday and Tuesday as the lady in The Lady From Laramie. The performance follows her earlier Rebecca appearance and showcases her versatility and stage presence amid a strong supporting cast. The production, noted for its American independence theme and glamorous British society contrast, is expected to draw record crowds during the engagement.
The Empire screens The Ninety and Nine a five reel Vitagraph version of the Ramsey Morris stage play with William Courtney and Svicille Lee Stewart in leading roles. A Bray cartoon comedy and a Paramount Scenic complete the program. The story follows a young man who shields his sweetheart’s brother, drinks, and is helped by Ruth Blake before a daring engine rescue of a village from a forest fire.
The Blue Paradise from New York plays Grand Opera House with Shubert direction. Paul Nicholson Miss Norton Yoland Prestburg Charles Bowers Gustav Baci Lucy Fields and others star in a lavish operetta with chorus and special orchestra.
In Mexico City the constitutional convention debated labor provisions with a proposal for an eight hour day while a report from General Carranza was read. Delegates mourn Col Gabriel Calzada and Col Toridio de los Bantos who died in a train attack near Torreon. A foreign property rights decree gives non Mexican titleholders until April 15 to renounce treaty rights, with retroactivity unclear. Villista defeats are reported in the north.
New York reports Dr. Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute warns the United States may see a broader spread of infantile paralysis next summer. He says the disease is infectious, caused by a living micro-organism, and has not disappeared since 1906 with cases sometimes without paralysis.
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce elected Albert Kronkosky and John Cunningham to fill vacancies created by J. W. Huecker and Gus Zaliman zig resignations. The meeting at the Gunter Hotel was the 1916 board's last session and new officers will be installed January 1 with Vice President George B Allaferro presiding in A B Weakley’s absence.
The Elks' Club held its annual New Year ball Thursday night at the clubhouse. Guests danced late, then refreshments were served. A floral bell centerpiece with lights and prismatic colors dominated the decorations. Reception committee members were J. Gallagher, Al C. Jonas, and J. F. Kline. entertainment was by W. H. Sartin, R. L. Gillis, and W. A. Williamson, with music from the Edward Warwick orchestra.
Guests at the bearding table discuss diets in a St Louis Star fashion piece. A man claims he lived on eggs and milk for two weeks and actually gained ten pounds while another says he lived for over a year on nothing but milk and grew lighter each day. The crowd asks how, and he replies he cannot recall the method, suggesting it was like that of others.
Austin Texas December report states a joint committee drafted a bill to ease the congested Supreme Court dockets. Former Associate Justice F A Williams prepared the act giving Supreme Court and Civil Appeals extra review powers and setting compensation for appeals judges while serving under the act.
The Weehawken New Jersey landscape where Alexander Hamilton fell in a duel with Aaron Burr will be marked by a memorial erected by the Alexander Hamilton Institute. The announcement came today from Memorial Project officials.
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