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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR of a 19th century newspaper masthead listing publication details for The San Antonio Light and related notices. Includes publishing offices in New York Chicago Boston Detroit and addresses for circulation and delivery.
The Bay Antonin Light circulation shows a daily average of 1861 copies and a Sunday edition of about 857 copies. The International Advertising Association notes the publication as a major American trade organ with advertisers and agencies across the United States and Europe.
The article weighs whether a blockade is a true act of war or a mere notification. It cites historical blockades, notes that force must enforce a blockade, and discusses Germany's denial of declaring one. It also covers Britain’s efforts to curb supplies and the need to assess practical enforcement. Admiral Rehneke’s view is cited on Germany’s food shortage and strategic aims.
The piece argues against Senator Lattimore's proposed amendment restricting city land rents to 10 percent of property value. It warns such limits would deter improvements and harm owners, while praising the land-tenancy law for promoting efficiency, diversification, and economic gain for productive tenants across districts.
The passage discusses neutral ships under a wartime blockade, noting they cannot be prevented from entering ports carrying non combatant goods. It states belligerents may search for contraband but must not destroy neutral merchant ships until safety provisions for non combatant crews are ensured. It recalls neither Germany nor England has formally declared a blockade.
Washington sources report tension between naval officers and government leaders as secrecy and optimistic briefings diverge. Admiral Knight and Navy committees challenge secretaries views while Secretary Daniels remains cautious about naval developments and leadership statements.
The piece debates Secretary Daniels and naval leadership, arguing officers should not be punished for speaking truth about preparedness. It asserts naval experts, trained by the government, would criticize policies of the amateur secretary and warns for Congress to watch any punitive moves against dissenting officers.
The piece urges rapid progress on economic improvements, arguing delays raise money and labor costs. It stresses that those with capital should push projects now to spur a better outlook and avoid higher future prices. The text references sentiment and practicality over benevolence in driving business.
The Kansas City Journal notes Englard using the Stars and Stripes to shield a merchant ship from German danger, provoking pride at Britannia’s diminished dominance. Washington admits legality, yet the ruse itself dominates discussions as Britons feel humiliated. Simultaneously, English laborers voice anger over tax promises and wartime burdens, citing delayed land transfer assessments and landlord interests shaping the war’s cost.
England holds naval dominance doubling rivals ships and shaping strategy under Churchill. The piece contends maritime power secures strategic leverage, while past leaders and plans are recalled as Europe braces for further conflict.
A reader letter argues against claims that a diocesan girls' school should occupy a building as a temporary city hospital. The writer demands equal publicity of the school board denial, while defending a bristling view on prune pricing and shop profits amid a broader exchange about honesty and public discourse.
A fashion snippet describes a narrow straight cache style with a small military durian shape, an upstanding brim, tan velvet binding, high side, and a double velvet band. A large veil covers the hat and a wide mower moves quickly. A price note questions two pounds costing 25 cents and one pound selling for LF cents. AN HON E BAY MAN.
From the Galveston Tribune, a disputed view on John St Tawson as a Colorado miner and the Rockefeller foundation. The piece contrasts Tawson’s criticisms with Dr Charles W Eliot’s favorable stance, noting Rockefeller philanthropy versus radical corporate reforms. It argues truth lies between extremes and that Rockefeller efforts merit credit while corporate evils are broader.
An observed tramp, aided by Dilley, seeks steady work but declines pleasant onions at a Sunday meal. He later pockets two green shallots, sparking curiosity about the stray’s plans while a theater crowd recalls a stinky kitchen and a rumor of a sly “Secundrel Bot.”
Irma and friends plan a Valentine party and rush to a store for cards and treats. A mistaken identity near the boxes leads to a playful chase as siblings plot and a sweet celebration unfolds with hearts, candy, and a long awaited gift.
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