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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
3
A New York exchange recounts a meeting between John D. Rockefeller Jr and Mother Jones. They discuss labor agitation and the Colorado troubles, with Jones offering insights into opponents and Rockefeller seeking mutual understanding. The piece argues for listening across divides to reduce hostility.
The Light argues that outdated laws slow progress and cites the posting of legal notices in public places as a relic of past times. It notes shifts in government and media, with courts and post offices no longer serving the same public function as in earlier decades.
A critique argues the public deserves access to official notices through newspapers. It claims newspapers are essential for widespread dissemination, urging reinstatement of legal notices in print to inform citizens and sustain government publicity.
A discussion clarifies how prize courts function during war, balancing municipal and international law. It notes that belligerents may not seize all ships at will, that prize courts must follow defined rules and evidence, and that outcomes depend on whether a vessel is deemed a proper prize under national and international standards.
A fragment discusses potential outcomes if evidence or irregular proceedings affect rights in an international dispute. It references American interests, prior seizures during wars, and cautions about court decisions shaping action between Britain and the United States. The text underscores Washington's role in protecting American title and property amid wartime seizures.
The Lansing letter, attributed to Mr Lansing though likely written by Mr Ridder, splits opinion among Germani American voters. It shows pro German and pro allied claims accusing the administration of bias, while noting the difficulty of remaining neutral as the United States faces a global crisis.
The writer ponders whether wars hinge on a few military geniuses or on broader forces, comparing ancient leaders like Frederick the Great and Marlborough to modern generals. They question if Austria or Russia produced true strategic elites and remark Napoleon’s view of Archduke Charles, noting Austria’s best was not among history’s top captains.
Fragmentary report shows Republicans divided as Senate action looms on a shop purchase measure. Opposition lines form a mood of caution while the House moves to curb obstruction and shape procedural rules amid debates touching the political balance and potential consequences for administration policy.
The piece recounts a complex interaction centered on Jardine and a woman named Miss Jardine, with family dynamics and moral judgments unfolding. Tense dialogue reveals a shift in views on propriety as a confession and apology emerge, followed by commentary on a wife’s credibility and future expectations.
A long letter excerpt defends American neutrality while condemning German militarism and British policy. It cites historical figures like Napoleon and Prussia, argues about war contracts and armament, and refutes Grams and Choate as authorities. The writer urges vigilance, edifies citizens, and discusses race and national origins in a period-tinged, polemical tone.
A looping children’s tale unfolds as a wild geese flock sets northward led by a cautious ruler. They spy a strange flying machine, describe its size, riders, and speed, and react with curiosity and caution as they attempt a safer path.
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