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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
4
Historic newspaper notice lists offices at 509 611 Travis Street and rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions by carrier and mail including Mexico. Includes prices for 1 month and 1 year, with Mexico and mixed rates noted.
The San Antonio Light reports six months ending Sept 30 1916 daily average circulation 22062 and Sunday 26756. Net paid averages were 20477 daily and 24424 Sunday. Audit Bureau of Circulation certified the figures and advertisers gain 50 percent more paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio.
The leak investigation loses steam as witnesses contradict one another and key figures claim only vague information from street chatter. Allegations point to high administrative involvement, yet a conspiracy to conceal the truth hampers Congress. Perjury prosecutions are viewed as necessary to reach facts.
The essay notes the calm, restrained American public mood as the United States nears potential war. It compares current attitudes with heightened emotions in 1898 during the Spanish American War and references global tensions and prior crises shaping national and international outlooks.
The piece argues that US public sentiment remains calm and deliberative as tensions with Germany rise. It stresses courage, duty, and restraint, noting that war may be needed if essential, but urges reaching decisions in a dispassionate, sane manner rather than emotional frenzy.
Two lawmakers, a senator and a representative, exchange papers revealing opposing views on what hinders good laws. One cites too much hurry, the other too little time, signaling a shared concern that urgent, undigested bills crowd out thoughtful measures. The piece criticizes catch-as-catch-can legislation and calls for a clear, deliberate Texas legislative program.
The passage criticizes lawmakers for not cooperating to seize opportunities, accusing them of creating mythical needs to satisfy political factions. It laments their constant hurry and lack of time to focus on essential tasks.
The king opened Parliament last week in the admiral of the fleet uniform, a tribute to the navy and to overseas forces. The royal escort highlighted England’s celebrated navy and its global role, while the army and dominions were honored by the king’s field-formed bodyguard.
Ship owners propose arming their merchant fleet with spare naval guns. The question remains if the navy can provide matching gunners to crew the weapons as advocates led by William Jennings Bryan organize peace efforts in Washington.
The Swiss minister reports Berlin asks Washington about the fate of German seamen held in internment. The remark notes they are fed three meals daily and suggests Germany should be informed of current treatment.
A discovered plot against Cuba's government shows the island remains vigilant. experts warn that absence of plots could indicate complacency and potential disruption looming as political tensions persist.
The Department of Agriculture says Oriental timber bamboo is growing in the South, with Florida and Louisiana reaches to twenty five feet. It plans to supply young plants from California to the Carolinas where land is affordable for profitable use. Yet the crop’s ultimate popularity remains uncertain, and bamboo will not rival peanuts soon.
The National Geographic Magazine treats Colonel Roosevelt to a scoop about a surprising Australian bird the kookaburra or laughing jackass. The laughing bursts of mock laughter echo as the bird sits on a stump with a square body and open mouth, while the reporter remarks on the absurdity and foolishness of the scene.
The Houston Post argues that dwindling border troops fuel increasing depredations by both sides near the Rio Grande. It urges sustained military presence and decisive government action to restore order in Mexico across the river.
A Gallipolis Tribune noted piece mocks cranberry consumption, stating the berry is indigestible in its natural state and only palatable when sweetened or cooked. It humorously warns against berry pairings and jokes about stems, work, and an owner facing ruin after excessive retirement.
The Utica Observer praises Mexico's constitution as protecting miners and lands, fixing an eight hour day, and requiring compulsory arbitration for labor disputes and resource conservation. It argues the law is sound, but progress depends on people and leaders living up to it.
The Majestic presents a star lineup headlined by Maryon Vadie American dance prodigy and Senor Ota Gygi violinist on King Alfonso’s leave. Josie Heather Wm Casey Jr Bobby Heather headline a lively act with The Recoil comedy by Claire Vincent. Plus Lunette Sisters Geisha aerials and more attractions.
The play Peg O' My Heart ran 604 nights at the Cort Theater and has consistently drawn crowds in cities visited, breaking long-standing records. Morosco's company will perform at the Grand Opera House Thursday with matinee and night shows at popular prices.
The musical The Million Dollar Doll with ten principals and a large chorus will show Friday night at the Grand Opera House for one performance. The production features a thirty person company, a carload of scenery and electrical effects, three elaborate scenes with dancers, a Winter Garden illuminated runway over the audience, and twenty two song hits.
Neil O Brien and his Great American Minstrels return to the Grand Opera House for Saturday and Sunday performances with matinee and night shows. Seat sales begin this morning. Manager Oscar F Hodge promises a larger, newer, up to date company with a strong lineup of comedians and vocalists and a new one act sketch The Jitney Joy Bus written and staged by O Brien.
Clara Kimball Young appears today for the last time at the Empire in The Foolish Virgin based on Thomas Dixon's novel The stage offers dramatic tension as the heroine, misled by romance, aims to redeem a criminal husband. Albert Capellani directs with a strong cast including Con Way Tearle Paul Capellani Catherine Proctor Sheridan Tansey and more. Tomorrow and Friday feature Wallace Reid and Anita King in The Golden Fetter.
Funny Strand show features Elmer McDonald with the Heidelberg Girls in The Bogus Pasha a comedy with music. Last performance today with singing dancing and clean humor. Weekend changes announce The Battle of Not Yet beginning Thursday.
A Scottish watering place tale centers on Macpherson found on the sands in a contented mood with his pipe. He resists plans to go for a salt, muttering in Scots and slowing his companion. The scene blends humor with coastal idleness as tides and travelers mingle.
Mrs. Dan A. Leary of the Associated Charities urged San Antonio readers to support the charity, stressing thoughtful giving over coin tossing. She warned against mere handouts and advocated root‑level aid, investigations, and plans to develop character, calling for money and volunteers.
Four new girls canning clubs were organized in Bexar county on Tuesday led by Mrs. J L Landrum from the State Department of Agriculture and a Women’s Club of San Antonio committee. Clubs formed at Kirby Schertz Converse and Selma schools handle officers and members listed with presidents vice presidents secretaries and supervisors including Josie M Reitmeir Agnes Schertz Alvina Lieck Mattie M Money and others.
The Army reports Second Lieutenant George R. Simpson of the Ninth Infantry is retired due to disability. Officers listed as transferring include Correa Edmunds Hayer Eleventh to ? Captain Frank B. Kobes Thirty Fifth to Tenth First Lieutenant Leon M. Logan Sixth to Seventh First Lieutenant Thomas G. Peyton Twelfth to Tenth First Lieutenant Arthur A. White Thirty-Sixth to Sixteenth First Lieutenant Junius H. Haughton Nineteenth to Sixteenth First Lieutenant Douglas J. Page Twenty-Sixth to Seventeenth First Lieutenant Charles C. Smith Twenty-Third to Sixteenth First Lieutenant Harrison Herman Twenty-Eighth to Third First Lieutenant John F. Goodman Fourth to Third First Lieutenant William W. Dempsey Thirteenth to Fourteenth First Lieutenant Robert R. N. Alonoe Thirty-Sixth to Seventeenth Leave of one month First Lieutenant Robert G. Kirkwood Third Field Artillery.
Readers sign letters for publication with names or initials. A resident laments anonymous submissions and comments on county politics, a request for full-time dedication by county commissioners, and praises The Light for covering a grammar grade basketball championship with impartial reporting and thanks from Harris School Team members.
A tag day to benefit the Bexar County Humane Society is set for Saturday February 17 Mrs Herbert B Linscott chairs and will appoint station committees in the city The society lists a large board of directors and a advisory board with many local professionals and officers named for humane duties.
Charters were filed for the Dorcus Orphans Home in El Paso with no capital stock and incorporators including Mrs. C. A. Coffin Mrs. H. E. Harris and Mrs. George T. Mansfield. The Missionary Board of the Church of God of Texas at Gorman Eastland county organized for charitable and religious purposes with incorporators HM Coker W Creager and C H Johnson. The Southern Sureties Company of San Antonio with capital stock 1200 and incorporators Robert H. Rice L J Gittinger and William H. Russell. Securities Morte and Catte Loan Company of El Paso capital stock 100,000 with incorporators W L Gaines J H Henderson B L Farrar and others. St Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church of Waco no capital stock with incorporators August Koester H F Engelke and Martin Franks. Taylor Sanitarium Training School at Taylor no capital stock with incorporators G A Wedemeyer J C Thomas J I Collier and others. Texas Petroleum Company of Houston capital stock 200,000 with incorporators J H Christian L Rockwell Charles Mitchell and others. Empire Pipe Line Company of Dover Delaware granted permit to do business in Texas capital stock 500,000 with headquarters in Mineral Wells. Dissolution certificates filed by The New Furniture Company of Comanche E T Smith Cotton Company Galveston Southern Hotel and Realty Company Dallas Texas Right of Way Company Tyler Morley Oil Company Thorndale.
A humorous exchange between Slowpay indig and his tailor ends with the tailor lamenting no pockets in the trousers. The man’s account led the tailor to assume there was nothing to hold, prompting a line about prior absence of items to carry.
The San Antonio school board fixed the tax rate at 40 cents for maintenance and debt service, unchanged from last year. The annual financial report by Paul Scholz shows the general fund near 100000 and a projected $27000 surplus, with enrollment around 20000 and a push to enlarge facilities for future growth. President Hood hailed the schools as in excellent condition and outlined plans for a summer teachers institute and new classroom resources.
Professor S W Stanfield of Southwest Texas Normal School spoke to the San Antonio Scientific Society on meteors and meteorites. The illustrated lecture covered Texas finds and world specimens, noting diamonds in some meteorites. He noted meteorites mainly iron or nickel with heavy metals, iron varieties often burying in earth and skyrocket bursts of stone types. Nineteen meteorites have been recovered from Texas sites, including one at San Pedro Park in the city.
The funeral for William Cassin who died Tuesday will be held Wednesday afternoon. A short service will take place at St Marys Church conducted by Rev Father J H Quinn. Burial will be in St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers include S G Newton Sr Price Cross S G Newton Jr W W Bogel Samuel Gaines Tom J Newton. honorary pallbearers include Judge P H Swearingen Judge S J Brooks Jack W Neal Jesse D Oppenheimer Judge J H Clark Sol West D RB Colp Albert Steveg Jr.
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