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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
4
The article discusses the dangers of Germany using armed merchant ships and sinking vessels without warning, the risk of faulty intelligence, and the potential impact on neutral lives. It contrasts Lord Northcliffe influence with British policy shifts and considers American political dynamics around Roosevelt’s nomination.
An American might name Premier Asquith as England’s most powerful man, but the true holder of supreme influence is Alfred Harmsworth Lord Northcliffe. He owns about forty newspapers including the Evening News the Daily Mail and the London 7.
Cecil A Lyon of Texas claims Roosevelt would accept the presidential nomination if offered by Republican states. He cites insider status and long friendship with Roosevelt, noting strategic prefer ence for a nomination from Republican states to avoid mixed loyalties and ensure party unity.
A skeptical column on men flooding courts with ridiculous love letters. It cites a New York breach of promise case where a man sent a fortune of kisses and laments his past folly. The piece compares past writers like Swift and Byron to modern missteps and warns against risky courtship prose.
The Brooklyn Citizen argues that Senate discussion of intervening in Mexico is increasingly offensive to reason. It says the Mexican government under Carranza is doing its best to pursue the outrages and no grounds exist to doubt sincerity.
The Utica Observer notes Canadian nerves after the Ottawa fire and warns that wartime paranoia could brand anyone involved with German foods as suspect. It likens suspicions to historic witch hunts and warns against fear of sauerkraut carriers being seen as bomb bearers.
Incorrigible pacifists claim advocates of preparedness push for government manufacture of munitions to sap the movement. The president vows to urge that plan before Congress. Critics say taxing wealth would kill the effort, but Congress backs the tax, and the defense cause grows daily.
The Kansas City Star notes the president at a critical junction asks the country if it is ready to support him. It points to signs of awakening in America and widespread inquiry into Congress's handling of national defense matters.
Albert Payson Terhune adapts his story into a novelization based on Will M Ritchey’s pathé photo play titled The Red Circle. The work, copyrighted in 1915, follows the suspenseful exploits of its central figures amid perilous intrigue.
In a Surfton seaside scene Sam Eagan unveils himself as Circle Jim’s heir to June Travis and Mary, demanding payment in return for food and protection. The Red Circle mark reappears on June, heightening fear as Sam hints at police involvement and secrets. Mary vows protection, while June and Mary plot to move away to safety.
The National Geographic sketch portrays Corfu as a pivotal Adriatic choke point, detailing its strategic position, rugged terrain, and naval harbor Avlona. It traces Corfu’s history from Greek colonization in 784 B C to Roman, Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman control, and eventual modern Greek status, noting population, exports, and trade influence of the town of Corfu with about 29,000 inhabitants.
Mary Glynn surveys latest fashion trends with high and low color schemes in neckwear. cape effects for youthful low collars appear on sport blouses, while white pique collars with scalloped edges catch the eye. Novel hats use ribbon, embroidery, straw, and bamboo shapes with bold bows.
A Rose Fairy and a Golden Bumblebee hide in a young lady's hat box and candy box to travel north by train. They reach their destination but the bee falls ill from eating too much candy while the fairy enjoys the trip and returns home to reunite with friends.
The Majestic Theater features a blend of magic and music with Han Ping Chien’s "Pekin Mysteries" drawing strong applause alongside Ralph Dunbar's Salon Singers whose quartet and solo performances highlight strong baritone and soprano voices. Burlesque and satire acts by Imhof Denn and Coreene "Surgeon Louder US A" and Williams and Segal in "At Bug Junction" entertain, while a cake walk by Emily Francis Hooper and Ellsworth Cook closes a program noted for tasteful stage presentation and occasional coarse moments.
Grand Opera House hosted Richard and Pringle Sunday with the Georgia Minstrels drawing large audiences for both matinee and evening shows. The production is elaborately staged with lively melodies and original humor. David Smith and his Dozen Dashing Dixie Dancers delivered a bright burlesque with flashy costumes and razoo effects.
A stray quotation describes a neighbor’s reply about illness, mentioning headache, stomach trouble, weak heart, and troubled nerves as part of a brief health lament. Not tied to a named event or date.
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