San Antonio Light circulates higher paid daily and Sunday editions
The six months ending September 20 916 show a daily average circulation of 22062 and a Sunday average of 26756. After removing spoiled unsold and other returns the paid daily average is 20477 and the paid Sunday average 24424. The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the San Antonio Light and advertisers can expect 50 percent more paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
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San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
San Antonio Tourism Promise Versus City Cleanliness
The piece argues San Antonio spends on northern advertising to lure winter visitors and highlights historic sites. It cautions that dirty, unswept streets undermine the city’s antique allure and tourist appeal, stressing cleanliness as essential to attracting crowds.
A Half Baked Bill Against Blacklisting in Texas
The Strickland anti-blacklist bill would ban corporations from giving negative reports on current or former employees seeking new work unless a conviction of intent to blacklist is proven. It would require favorable records to avoid penalties, likely preventing honest, critical feedback and harming employer interests.
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Strickland
Texas Legislature Debate On Employment Records Bill
The article argues that employers must give a thoroughly good report or none at all to avoid clouding an employee's record. It warns that even slight adverse notes could lead to misinterpretation and blacklist accusations, risking prosecution for the firm. The piece labels the bill as one of many half baked measures in the Texas Legislature.
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Texas
War time influence on life insurance rates discussed
An eastern life insurer asked applicants if they planned to serve in the army navy or Red Cross to assess war related losses. The move aims to adjust rates based on average losses in war rather than to reject applicants. If widely adopted unrestricted policies could raise costs for future applicants and worsen living costs.
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Eastern Life Insurance Company
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Lloyd’s
San Antonio businessmen press Fort Sam land purchase
A San Antonio committee of businessmen visited Washington to push acquiring more Fort Sam Houston land. They sought influence through Congressman John Garner and dismissed James L. Slayden’s advice as worthless, aiming to redraw districts to unite San Antonio with Uvalde, with Garner directing them to the finance committee.
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San Antonio
Washington
Fort Sam Houston
Fourteenth
Texas
Tne
John Garner
Uvalde
Garner
Slayden
Finance Committee
Appropriations Committee
War Department Visit Shapes Texas Congressional Efforts
The passage notes a Texas congressman’s visit to the War Department where, after a brief session, the committee felt hopeful they had advanced their mission. It critiques Representative Slayden’s influence and Washington know-how, suggesting practical help lies outside his district.
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War Department
Zarner
San Antonio
Texas
Fourteenth Congressional District
Fourteenth
Slayden
Washington
Party Board Shrinks to Three Members
The Republican and Progressive parties are described as reduced to three leaders: Chairman Willcox, George Perkins, and Everett Colby.
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Chairman Willcox
George Perkins
Everett Colby
China Accelerates Stand After German U-Boat Policy
China denounces Germany's submarine warfare and prepares to sever relations. The remark implies China sees the United States as poorly prepared and feels emboldened by Washington's stance.
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China
Germany
United States
Cuban soldiers escape with arms spark new revolt
Thirty Cuban soldiers fled with their weapons and are presumed to have joined the uprising. Observers expect they will soon organize a formal force, possibly called the Army of Liberation, with many of them elevated to general rank.
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Army of Liberation
Texas may lack float in Washington inaugural parade
The Liear proposes a per capita tax on Texans who travel to Washington to view or take part in the parade unless additional funds arrive immediately.
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Texas
Washington
Chicago apartments test coal substitute amid storm
Severe weather and a coal shortage push Chicago apartment owners to substitute fuel. In prior winters tenants wore overcoats and ear muffs to stay warm, but current efforts seek a broader remedy.
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Chicago
Jews in Russia Expected Free Liberty by February
Dispatch from Russia reports that Jews are likely to receive complete liberty before mid February. If action follows, about 6,000,000 people will be freed.
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Russia
Boston Globe
Hawaii Battleship Name Poetry Hint
A reader from Beaumont Enterprise notes a rumor that Princess Kawan anakoa of Hawaii is urging Uncle Seme to name a new battleship Hawaii and proposes writing a poem about it. The letter discusses pronunciation rhymes and old top slang in a playful tone.
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Kawananakoa
Hawaii
Seme
Beaumont Enterprise
Lane Wilson Quits League over World Alliance Plan
Henry Lane Wilson resigns from the League to Enforce Peace alleging the leaguers seek to divert the league from its original purpose toward President Wilsons world alliance proposal. The Galveston Tribune notes his view that the league was fine until Wilson vitalized it.
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Henry Lane Wilson
League
Wilson
Henry Lane
Galveston Tribune
Broom Corn Contracts Signal Farm Prosperity
Oklahoma farmers diversify into broom corn and contract at 100 dollars a ton for this year’s crop. The article notes farmers selling long before planting and eight months before harvest with forecasts of 150 dollars per ton by next fall, signaling broad farm prosperity.
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Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Ignorance and Innocence at the Juarez El Paso Bridge
A Dallas Journal piece defends Mexican women who resisted typhus quarantine at the Juarez El Paso bridge. It argues their fear extends beyond bathing to potential gasoline burnings of jailed prisoners, noting male cruelty toward detainees as a cause of the women’s innocence and concern.
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Juarez-El Paso
el Paso
Dallas Journal
Legislative Office Building Proposed for Austin Site
The Austin American reports Senator Johnston of Harris proposes a legislative office building on the former temporary capitol site at Eleventh Street and Congress Avenue. It argues the capitol era has produced growth making current accommodations inadequate and urges statewide endorsement.
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Texas Capitol
Johnston
Harris
Eleventh Street
Congress Avenue
Austin
Austin American
The Potato Market Holds Prices Amid Hoarding
The Utica Observer notes farmers and dealers across the nation are storing potatoes to push prices higher. Weather and freight congestion delay shipments, risking a sudden flood of supply if many sellers release goods together.
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Utica Observer
Heavy poll taxes hint at prohibition election motive
Texas voters face an off year with municipal contests. Rural counties show rising poll tax payments, while Bexar and Tarrant lead due to San Antonio and Fort Worth races. Dallas also prepares for a major municipal contest, though Dallas County payments lag last year.
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Texas
Bexar
Tarrant
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Dallas
Lindsley
Peg o My Heart Charms San Antonio Audiences at Grand Opera House
The comedy Peg o My Heart stars Dorothy Chesmond as Peg and Stanley Hamilton as Jerry. The English setting contrasts Peg with aloof relatives, delivering humor and a romantic plot. Oliver Morosco produces as audiences attend Monday through Thursday shows with matinees.
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Peg
America
England
Jerry
San Antonio
Grand Opera House
J. Hartley Manners
Dorothy Chesmond
Stanley Hamilton
Peg O
Love
Oliver Morosco
St Elmo Revival at Majestic Captures Era Charm
Emma Bunting headlines the Majestic revival of St Elmo, a dramatization from the popular novel. Packed matinee and evening crowds applaud the period pieces, with Bunting as Edna Earle and the story tracing tragedy from village life to the duel and its aftermath.
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St. Elmo
Majestic
Majestic Theater
Emma Bunting
Edna Earle
Aaron Hunt
St. Elmo Murray
Murray Hammond
Mrs. Murray
Cast Delivers Strong Performances In Period Drama
The remainder of the play sets five years after the duel with Miss Bunting shaping a grown woman of faith. G Emmett Whitaker excels as Lt Elmo Murray a cynical duelist who softens under Edna Earle. Eva Sargent shines as Agnes Powell the calculating villainess in a robust ensemble.
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Miss Bunting
St. Elmo
G. Emmett Whitaker
Elmo Murray
Edna Earle
Eva Sargent
Agnes Powell
Joel Friedkin
Aaron Hunt
Jack Ball
Shadrach
Marie Harcourt
Mrs. Murray
Sam C. Miller
Rev
John Hammond
Ed Manlove
Murray Hammond
Frank Bond
Gordon Leigh
Harvey Southard
E. M. Leonard
Bertram Fowler
Gygi and Vadie Lead Majestic Show Tomorrow Matinee
Ota Gygi headlining at the Majestic opening tomorrow matinee. Gygi tours the United States by royal permission from King Alfonso of Spain and serves as court violinist. Maryon Vadie presents a classical repertoire. Also appearing are Josie Heather, William Casey Jr., Bobbie Heather, Claire Vincent, Walker Whiteside’s company, Parish and Peru, Lynette Sisters, Frisco, and Florenze Duo with variety acts and magic.
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Ota Gygi
Maryon Vadie
America
the Majestic
United States
Alfonso
Spain
Gygi
Madrid
Miss Vadie
The
Majestic
Josie Heather
William Casey Jr
Bobbie Heather
Claire Vincent
Walker Whiteside
Parish
Peru
Lynette Sisters
Frisco
Faderewski
Xylophone
Florenze
Foolish Virgin on screen at Empire Theater
Thomas Dixon's The Foolish Virgin is being shown starring Clara Kimball Young. The film, produced by Albert Capellani, is praised for its dramatic portrayal of money driven crime and murder.
Cast of Leading Screen Players Headed by Conway Tearle
A company of top screen players is led by Conway Tearle with Catherine Proctor Sheridan Tansey William Welsh Marie Lines Agnes Mapes Edward Elkas and Jacqueline Morhange among the cast.
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Conway Tearle
Catherine Proctor
Sheridan Tansey
William Welsh
Marie Lines
Agnes Mapes
Edward Elkas
Jacqueline Morhange
Sedgwick and Eileen at Queen theater in new Vim comedy
Big Ed Sedgwick and his sister Eileen appear in It’s Cheaper to Get Married at the Queen for today only. Florence LaBadie stars in Saint, Devil and Woman in the Gold Rooster drama. Blue Bird day features Piper’s Price, a drama of love and devotion, with the usual big program.
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Ed Sedgwick
Eileen
Universal
Queen Theater
San Antonio
Florence LaBadie
Million Dollar Doll Musical at Grand Opera House
The reserved seat sale for the Million Dollar Doll opens at the Grand Opera House today. Folks should arrive early for good seats as this season promises to be larger and better than ever. The show is a clean refined musical comedy not burlesque and will be presented at the Grand Friday night only.
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Grand Opera House
Kindergarten Expansion Reported in 1916 United States
Washington February 13 1916 the year saw a marked rise in kindergarten schooling nationwide the federal bureau of education reports that about five hundred seventy kindergartens were opened last year in public schools where none existed before this means one extra year of education for about twenty five thousand children.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Federal Bureau of Education
Cooper Buys War Bonds
London reports Sir George Alexander Cooper subscribed for the largest private allotment of the British war loan, exceeding 2,000,000 pounds. His total holdings, including the converted loan, total 2,635,000 pounds. He married Mary Emma Smith in 1887.
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London
Smith
Chicago
George Alexander Cooper
George
Mary Emma
George S. Smith
Evanston
Mrs Durant Dies Widow of Well esley Founder
Mrs Paulina A Durant widow of Henry F Durant founder of Wellesley College died yesterday at age eighty five. She was born in Alexandria New Hampshire and devoted herself to numerous philanthropic efforts.
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Paulina A. Durant
Wellesley
Mass
Henry F. Durant
Wellesley College
Alexandria
N. H
Bethlehem Steel could face injunction over capital raise
Vic Chancellor Lane filed in Court of Chancery an order to show cause why Bethlehem Steel should not be restrained from increasing capital from 30 million to 75 million. General Investment Co seeks to stop the plan. a stockholders meeting is enjoined. The suit cites a 69.37 million surplus and proposed distribution of 30 million in dividends plus 15 million in new stock at 100 dollars a share. alleges J and W Seligman Co and brokers marshal a syndicate to underwrite 15 million and directors profit. alleges dilution of control by underwriting.
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Trenton
N. J
Vic Chancellor Lane
Court of Chancery
Newark
BethLehem Steel Corporation
General Investment Company
Bethlehem
J. and W. Seligman and Company
New York
Bethlehem Steel
Mooney to Seek New Trial in Preparedness Day Case
In San Francisco on February 18, Maxwell McNutt, serving as Mooney’s attorney, announced a plan for a new trial after Mooney was convicted of murder in the first degree for the July preparedness day bomb explosion. The jury did not recommend mercy, leaving the death penalty to the court pending judge Franklin K. Griffin’s proceedings.
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San Francisco
Cal
Thomas J. Mooney
Maxwell McNutt
Mooney
McNutt
Supreme
Franklin K. Griffin
Enlistments Rise in Chicago Amid War Effort
Enlistment in the army navy and marine corps is increasing daily in Chicago. Medical examiners are working late to keep up with the rising numbers. Applications for citizenship papers remain above average with many applicants being former German and Austrian nationals.
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Chicago
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Germany
Austria
Open Secret on Wealth and Work
A fragment quotes a dialogue about wealth and labor, contrasting mastery of getting rich with persistent work. The lines imply a cautionary view of wealth pursuit and highlight shared uncertainty between speakers.
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