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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette were formed as a single newspaper entity on January 20, 1881. This consolidation created a unified publication serving San Antonio with regional news, features, and editorials from two historic papers.
In the last Fourteenth Texas district primary James L Slayden owed his nomination largely to German American voters. After Massachusetts Congressman Gardner attacked Germans in Congress Slayden remained silent, prompting questions about defending the German American community.
A critical editorial condemns a proposed universal stamp tax as an odious move harming democracy. It rebukes Congressman Davis for mischaracterizing history and argues that tax policy should not burden the poor. The piece defends Texas against national misperceptions shaped by its public representatives.
A reflection on choosing gestures and cunning in politics, contrasting surface maneuvers with deeper mental training and disciplined thinking. The quote questions whether political actors have truly trained minds or only practiced clever performances.
The piece argues that reprisals in World War I blur the line between lawful response and barbarism. It condemns attacks on civilians, condemns both sides for using retaliation as justification, and highlights Viscount Bryce’s appeal to end frightfulness. It also commends Sir William’s perseverance from humble roots.
The article notes a new rule placing military operations orders with Sir William Robertson over Kitchener, sparking public debate in England. It details Robertson’s unlikely rise from private to chief of staff, praised as a democrat among democrats amid aristocratic traditions.
The piece weighs three positions on national preparedness with Roosevelt backing compulsory military training, Bryan advocating peace and disarmament, and Wilson pushing a moderate boost in the army and navy. It argues the election hinges on this issue and predicts Wilson would win if held tomorrow, though many events before November could shift views.
A Grand Rapids Herald opinion argues great powers will not consent to binding arbitration on questions of national honor and sovereignty. It claims any such pact would be in bad faith and driven by sophistry since nations with human instincts will not yield fundamental freedom to an arbitral decision.
The Houston Post endorses the Let Texas Feed Herself campaign as entirely worthwhile. It argues Texas cotton is the principal money crop, but prosperity is hindered as a large share of crop receipts leaves the state for food and forage.
The Springfield Republican notes President Wilson can win renomination without any single state's votes. Ohio’s law requires each candidate for delegate to name a first and second choice for president, with the first choice needing written consent. Ohio Wilson supporters may be pressed to pick a favorite son to satisfy the legal requirement unless the president intervenes.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes a dramatic 300 mile decrease in Texas railway mileage from 1913 to 1915. It contrasts 356 miles built in 1913 with 51 new miles in 1914 and a 4.4 mile total in 1915, laughing at the uncertain growth and implying further declines may come as the state’s development and prosperity face similar drops.
Albert Payson Terhune adapts his novel The Red Circle into a motion picture story based on Will M Ritchey’s Pathé photo play. The work emphasizes action and suspense typical of the era’s crime intrigue.
Morning sunlit Surfton beach frames a cliffside hideout as Smiling Sam Eagan hides from detectives Jacobs and Boyle while Lamar recalls the embezzling lawyer Charles Gordon. June Travis resolves to warn Gordon before central office closes in on him.
A gnome visits Rollo the Newfoundland and learns the dog’s dish pan holds a smooth ice skating pond. Delighted, the gnome vows to tell friends, promising a skating party that night and more stories to come.
The National Geographic Society describes Erzerum as a strategic Armenian fortress guarding routes to Mesopotamia. The city, its fortifications, and surroundings are outlined, noting its history of sieges, its role on the frontier, population of 43,000 with 25 percent Armenian, and a peace-time garrison of about 5,000.
A fashion note describes a navy blue pussy willow silk gown paired with navy and white striped faille. The skirt uses plain silk with a stitched hem and striped crosswise bands, plus a lengthwise striped panel at each hip. A narrow belt and embroidered waist finish, with black boots and a flowers trimmed straw hat completing the outfit.
A signed letter from Leon N Walthall, president of West Texas Bank and Trust Company, refutes claims that bidders were allowed to alter or raise bids for an out-of-town trust company. He states he submitted a bid and was not asked to change it.
In a rustic exchange the Postmaster confirms a telegram about Lem Huggins. The farmer reacts with astonishment at how the young men are forgin ter the front, reflecting wartime anxieties.
In a Traction Company waiting room on Houston street motormen swap stories of unusual passengers. A polecat rode ten blocks on an automatic life saver and a rabbit leaped into view as a car sped past Alamo Heights, ending with breakfast for one motor man.
Clerks in the office of County Collector John A Bitter presented him a bound gift at his fiftieth birthday. Deputy Thomas Connor spoke as colleagues crowded around. The present, a copy of the city directory of 1909, symbolizes colleagues’ contributions and well wishes.
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