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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1916
Page
4
An editorial argues Mexico should consider placing its national railroads into receivership to resolve debts of about 600 million and sift legitimate claims. It proposes Utah chartered control and United States court oversight as a cost effective step to restore rail service and national prosperity.
The piece compares Britain and other European powers, arguing that in wartime harmony and decisive action are essential. It warns that domestic wrangling over defense could erode national security and block the pursuit of victory, threatening representative government.
A major employer searches for a top engineer at $15 000 yearly but struggles to attract candidates. The piece argues high salaries fail to lure capable men if the role is public or politically risky, noting elites already have good work and that top talent seeks unique mastery over routine tasks.
The piece argues that popular support for national security exists in the United States but political wrangling over methods mirrors 1840s debates under Martin Van Buren. It warns that partisan disputes could weaken defense until future threats arise and cites past luck in wars as a caution.
The piece critiques pacifist arguments claiming the United States will never be attacked. It argues against assuming perpetual peace and urges preparedness, warning that reliance on such assumptions exposes the nation to greater risk.
The author warns the US has no real friends and will be the wealthiest yet weakest after the war. Preparedness is essential as hungry, warlike nations gaze at American riches. Opposition to readiness ignores common sense and risks national death. Japan poses a looming threat if immigration policies persist.
The Galveston Tribune notes a shift in global commerce as England Germany and America lead world trade before the European war with the United States rising to record figures. U S exports exceed 5 billion with a large positive balance of 1 722 000 006 and calls for preparedness in case of war.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the National Americanization Congress uses motion pictures to depict immigrant adaptation. The films show Ellis Island struggles, language learning, wage growth, and naturalization as culminating American status.
Senator Mor ris Sheppard voiced strong support for a broad defense buildup including coast defenses, land forces of 500 000, regular army up to 141 000, annual military training for three years, and a naval program reaching 35 battleships in five years. Houston Post notes the stance as favorable for the junior senator from Texas.
A new federal law authorizes free rifles and ammunition to civilian rifle clubs. Ten members form a government club, adopt by laws with War Department approval, affiliate with the National Rifle Association, and receive one Krag rifle for every five members plus 120 rounds per member annually for range use.
The Houston Post reports Texas smaller cities are reorganizing chambers of commerce and young men's business leagues to build development campaigns. They aim to equip groups with strong leadership to press opportunities and establish active forward movements in every town.
Albert Payson Terhune adapts The Red Circle, based on Will M Ritchey’s Pathe Photo Play. Copyright 1915. Terhune’s work presents a silent era suspense narrative through its characters and set pieces.
In a seaside incident, a monkey is stolen and a woman may bear a distinctive mark on her hand. Witness Mary identifies a suspect and Deputy Pietro leads police to June, who confronts Mary after a chaotic pursuit ending with Alma La Salle’s arrest for suspected involvement.
A Palm Beach fashion note describes the embroidered lingerie frock in nets and organdie with a pink satin girdle and white accessories. A narrative segment follows with Alma and Lamar in a police precinct, the matron searching a detained woman, and a tease that the chapter continues Friday.
Observant Citizen Sanders catalogs Italian tales while a fruit stand vendor without English profits by shouting bananas at a dime a dot. A nearby crap-shooting worker overhears and, mishearing the call, ends with the punch line a dime yuh don t.
In a lighthearted Philadelphia Inquirer fragment a young bride trades her wedding dress for a going away costume. She asks Inez if she appeared nervous during the ceremony and is told she calmed after Gerald said I do.
A Louisville Courier Journal quote notes Money has wings and discusses taking a flyer as a speculative remark about finance or risk. The remark appears in a broader cultural context highlighting currency and chance.
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