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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
4
The six months ending September 30, 1916 show a daily average circulation of 22 062 copies and a Sunday edition average of 26 756. Excluding spoiled copies and returns the net paid daily figure is 20 477 and the Sunday net paid figure is 24 424.
The statement asserts the right to navigate freely and reject German restrictions on ships near Britain, France, and Italy. It condemns unrestricted warfare against neutrals, cites Germany's broken promises, and calls for recalling Ambassador Gerard and demanding the German ambassador depart.
The president vetoed the immigration bill citing the literacy test as the flaw, leaving intact many provisions lawmakers sought while failing to secure a broader consensus. Congress has strong majorities yet may still muster a two thirds override to pass the measure.
The Carranza decree requires foreigners and foreign led companies to obtain ministerial release before seeking damages abroad and makes them subject to Mexican law in revolutions. The constitution also requires all corporations to obtain a Mexican charter, likened to Texas railroad law, seen as reasonable and necessary for equal rights and protection.
The article discusses opposition to a literacy test for immigrants while noting broad support for stricter immigration laws. It quotes President Wilson on illiteracy and opportunity, warns against wealth as a standard of worth, and critiques giving officials power over foreign laws and religious persecution. It also cautions that a peace league could drag the U.S. into conflict.
A Umatilla Oregon suffragette became mayor, firing the town marshal and police, sidelining council holdovers, and governing as if divinely appointed. In Washington, D C, picketing around the White House drew attention as congressmen revealed their antics, highlighting the movement’s escalating theatrics.
A Washington narrative alleges White House protestors endure cold for notoriety while lawmakers including Representative Kent suffer theft of winter gear. The tale, told in dime-novel fashion, portrays suffragettes shielding themselves with a senator's coat as Kent flees the capitol and finds his apparel missing. The piece casts protestors as opportunists, aiming to spark nationwide sympathy.
In tabling the Cummins resolution for discussion of the president's peace note the Democratic majority signaled that the president may speak enough for all concerned.
In England a conscientious objector faces arrest on charges of plotting to poison Lloyd George. The remark on his conscience suggests it guided only certain actions.
The San Diego army aviation school plans to try an airplane capable of 10,000 feet rise in ten minutes and of reliable navigation over the Mexican desert so it does not get lost.
The president's peace plan is said to be endorsed by almost everyone except the belligerents. An international league to enforce the plan could hasten an end to hostilities by guaranteeing lasting peace.
The article notes Brazil with 24.6 million people and 18 million illiterate, explaining the vast rural spread across a territory nearly as large as the United States. It cites eight persons per square mile, a difficult schooling problem, and a large indigenous population.
A Galveston Tribune commentary mocks Mexican editors and their readers for claiming American troops withdrew and praises the Mexican armies as valiant while ridiculing the opposing narrative across the border.
Utica Observer notes a large wartime loss at the California coast. The writer prefers such damage to battle, insisting the nation should chart and understand its coasts to prevent further smashes.
Utica Observer notes that the Supreme Court decision makes valid the blue sky laws in 26 states regulating securities sales while New York lacks such laws and is perceived as needing them more than any state in the Union.
Laborers from Mexico fill vacancies left by Europeans returning to Europe for the war. The change, cited by Temple Telegram, will spread modern methods to Mexican farms where ancient methods have long prevailed, advancing civilization through renewed learning.
The royal meal ticket has been surrendered by King Constantine for the regular beal ticket issued to all heads of families. From caramel cake and baked mutton to hard tack and strong country butter is a concession for the house of Constantine. Likely chronic dyspepsia from state worries may be worsened by palace victuals.
The Majestic Theater opens the new bill with The Clock Shop a musical fantasy by John Lt. Golden where clocks speak and act as characters led by a Dutch pair. The act features Sam Chip singing the male clock and Frank Hartley juggling two long necked bottles amid fast paced vaudeville comedy.
Alfred Bunn hoped for a grand scenic version of The Bohemian Girl though early stagecraft was crude. The first major production was at Theatre Lyrique Paris. the work’s largest European mount. Aborn Opera Company revived it in New York six years ago and it has toured successfully since. Grand Opera House presents it Sunday night and Monday matinee and night.
Rose Stahl, praised as a keen judge of human nature, stars in Our Mrs McChesney at the Grand next Friday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee. The three act Ferber Hobart comedy follows Mrs McChesney a traveling saleswoman whose son’s choices threaten her hopes and her firm as she works to mold him and save the company.
Milton Schuster and his company of singing and dancing girls present a new program The Roof Garden Girls at the Strand Theater today Friday and Saturday. The show promises one of the best and neatest entertainments with musical numbers and classy dances at popular prices suitable for all ages.
D W Griffiths epic Intolerance opens at the Grand Opera House for three nights beginning Tuesday with a matinee on Wednesday and Thursday. The show features Mae Marsh in the leading role and is presented as an exact replica of the New York production with a large orchestra and impressive effects.
The Empire presents its final showing of the western film The Country That God Forgot with Tom Santschi in the lead. Tomorrow and Saturday House Peters and Myrtle Stedman star in The Happiness of Three Women adapted from Albert Payson Terhune.
In North London two rising writers, one with stronger talent, clash over success and jealousy. Years later a murder case and a pardon bring Melton to national headlines, while a rival narrator misses a big serial contract as Melton secures exclusive rights for a sensational crime tale.
D J M'Lennan e mends Wilsons idea of freedom of the seas as allowing neutral ships to sail and trade without interference in war or peace. He cites Civil War actions and calls for it to be unlawful for any nation to interfere with neutral ships on the high seas.
From a humane view, firemen deserve shorter shifts. The piece argues a two platoon system improves welfare, efficiency, and family time, contrasting 21 hours on duty with eight for police. It cites chiefs in Seattle, Pueblo, Kansas City, Spokane, Berkeley, Johnstown, Joplin, and others endorsing the reform.
The piece advocates for San Antonio to create a Society Susan to suppress smoke and noise, noting its imaginary status yet urging real enactment of building ordinances for smoke consuming devices. It remarks on Waukesha Wisconsin as a former resort city fading from notice.
Leon Block laments urban noise from cars trains bells and street vendors in his second winter in the city. He urges curbs on car exhaust bells and shouting newsboys and cites examples from Baltimore Boston and London to push for quieter streets and better rest amid winter attractions. He ends noting his fondness but desire for change.
Fred R. Baker of the Texas Optometrical Association demands optometry regulation. He cites court rulings and university programs to argue fitting glasses is not medicine and attacks unregulated optics as a public scam fueling eye damage.
A sympathetic prison visitor moves through cells asking inmates what brought them here. One penitent replies that he borrowed money, and the visitor exclaims that people do not go to prison for borrowing money. The man explains his reluctance to lend at first.
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