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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette compose the Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report of the Associated Press. The paper entered at the San Antonio post office as second class matter and was published from Nos. 609 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
The six months ending September 1916 show a daily average circulation of 22 063 for the daily edition and 26 756 for the Sunday edition. Net paid averages were 20 477 and 4 424 respectively, with circulation certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The paper claims 60 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
A Georgia warden debunks the bloodhound as a foolproof hunter after an escape. A convict reportedly fooled pursuing dogs by posing as a keeper, letting the hounds accompany the prisoner away while the posse was misled. The tale marks the final of youthful illusions about bloodhounds.
The Texas House rejected the O'Ban ion resolution to probe Governor Ferguson's administration. Austin correspondents say the vote signals a defeat for the submission question and heightens prohibitionist and Democratic influence in the Legislature.
The article argues that prohibition leaders failed to derail Governor Ferguson amid attempts to attack him during the session. It notes the O’Banion resolution’s defeat signals broad legislative confidence in the governor, as some prohibitionists refrain from personal attacks while still opposing liquor legislation.
The Tulsa Democrat defends its right to express opinion on war while criticizing Senator Stone known as Gum Shoe Bill. It argues newspapers do not coerce policy and warns against labeling criticism as treason. It portrays rising anti democratic sentiment in Washington and defends freedom of speech.
A Washington senator speaks loudly for his Missouri constituents, courting votes with bold claims. Critics say his rhetoric includes nonsense, yet he presses on to win support from home.
The article notes the death of E. C. De Baca, second governor of New Mexico, as the first American citizen of full Mexican blood elected to the post. It highlights his education, writing, loyalty to U S ideals, and the significance of his election in a mostly Republican Mexican-American population.
An unnamed Chicago alderman faces charges for seditious language stirring public unrest. The case highlights rising tensions in city politics as prosecutors pursue action against elected officials.
The passage prompts a satirical warning about creating a national office to eliminate folly. The piece notes no names or places while musing on a city fire being treated as a real estate asset and urban improvement.
A Dayton substitute for the resolution on UT investigations argues all issues addressed by the University Board of Regents at the recent hearing should be considered res adjudicata. The remark aims to jolt readers back home to the issue.
The text extols General Funston noting that many leaders rise from farm beginnings. It argues farm life provides the best basic education and physical training for boys, asserting America remains in capable hands as long as its leaders are described as having grown up on farms.
The Laredo Times notes a new law prohibiting accepting drinks or cigars from political candidates. It warns readers to refuse any such offers as it constitutes mooching and draws on legislative guidance to support the rule.
The Waco Times-Herald quotes a defender of liberty asserting freedom as the core of American government and denouncing laws or acts that threaten freedom as assaults on American principles and integrity.
Pacifists urge a referendum before a final declaration of war. The Gallveston Tribune argues Congress represents the people and a national vote would reflect Congress, noting domestic opposition to war exists in every nation, and majority support often follows.
The Houston Post argues for reforming prisoner feeding rules to prevent profit from per diem allowances. It criticizes the convict lease system and contends the prison table should not be a public official’s source of compensation.
The Fort Worth Star Telegram notes many Americans serve with British forces in France, likely outnumbering the U S army in the Spanish-American War. Veterans and national guardsmen answer roll calls, gaining hard combat training beyond regular camps.
A Washington bill would bar second class periodicals from transport over rail or other lines that carry mail unless authorized by the Postmaster General and only within U S mail routes. If allowed by the publisher outside the mails, the periodical’s second class status could be canceled.
The Utica New York Observer reports many German steamers interned in the United States have been damaged, making them unusable for months. The ships are German property with no US authority over them, and seizing them could be framed as an act of war.
Review of the Majestic Theater new vaudeville program highlights a mix of acts led by Britt Woodmore the juvenile jester on harmonica and a seven ages esque piece featuring Ogg oon od Shane. The program includes the Alexander Kids Burke and Harris Caliste Content Estelle Riche Vera Burt and Selma Braatz among others with opening and closing numbers acclaimed.
Grand Opera House patrons view D. W. Griffiths epic The Birth of a Nation for a farewell visit. The two part Civil War and Reconstruction drama features 5000 actors, 3000 horses, 5000 scenes, and a $500000 budget, with dramatic battles and Ku Klux Klan sequences.
The Empire Theater presents The Return of Eve starring Edna Mayo as Eve and Eugene O'Brien as Adam for a one day only showing. The film follows two orphans raised in isolation by a tutor who must navigate civilization after their discovery and a will that grants fifty thousand dollars a year to the one who brings them into society. The story is filled with social intrigue, scenic imagery, and a final happy ending.
In New York and thirty other major cities the Knights of Columbus held Washington’s Birthday celebrations at the same hour via telephone links for patriotic greetings. In New York the event featured Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske as principal speaker at the Washington headquarters. The Sons of the Revolution presented a gold medal to Leo H. Lukisch of the Coast Guard for an incident at the annual dinner.
President Wilson participates in Washington birthday ceremonies amid patriotic fervor. He awards a gold medal to a schoolboy for history essay and pledges allegiance as diplomats and Congress observe with the flag and marine band. Senator Pomerene criticizes Germany's submarine campaign and pacifists seeking a referendum.
The city marked Washington's birthday with flags at public buildings and closures of schools banks and offices. Programs honoring the first president were held in public schools yesterday afternoon.
Seguin Texas marked Washington’s birthday with bank and post office closings. The main observance was a public tree planting at the fair grounds with citizens donating trees and personally planting them. In Salt Lake City the All-British Society celebrated George Washington’s birthday for the first time in its history.
Work on the Concepcion road sewer plant pumps advances rapidly as Commission er Kearny predicts operation readiness next week. The electrically driven pumps were supplied by Alamo Iron Works. Objections arise to claims the Westinghouse delay was due to munition contracts, noting strikes and other factors slowed delivery.
A San Antonio reader thanks the Light for its wartime editorials that present both sides of the conflict and explain international law to counter pro German questions. The writer emphasizes American identity and notes Germans may skip the page to avoid truth, while many Americans in San Antonio area appreciate the reporting.
The Texas Bottlers Association wrapped up its fourteenth annual convention in San Antonio with a banquet at the Gunter Hotel. Nearly 100 bottlers and guests attended as officers were elected and Fort Worth was chosen as the site for next year’s gathering. W H P Anderson of Paris was named president with S M Reeves of Greenville as vice president C M Prall of Longview secretary and trustees H P Tilley of Jacksonville M R Kelly of Corpus Christi and H Smith of El Paso. The group thanked San Antonio for hospitality, noting the event as the most successful yet. The association began in San Antonio fourteen years ago.
Washington's birthday observance by Natchez Tribe No 2 Improved Order of Red Men set for Thursday night at their Soledad street hall. About 250 members expected. committee includes J L Meyers chair, Kit Carson Sachem, and Co B Treutter past sachem. Delegates from Natchez No 2 attend the great council at Laredo.
At a February 19 meeting of the executive committee of the South Texas County Institute the county superintendents of Refugio San Patricio Aransas Jim Wells Brooks Kleberg and Nueces arranged a joint institute to be held in Corpus Christi from September 3 to 7.
Young Mr Hallowell serving as chaplain on a battleship plans a Bible lantern lecture to entertain and teach. A gramophone player provides music between slides starting with Adam and Eve. The singer unexpectedly belts out There is only one girl in this world for me.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a cabby and passenger dispute over insufficient change and a quoted fare per mile. No clear names, places, or dates are discernible from the readable portion.
Berlin details secret Reichstag session reports by Dr Alfred Zimmerman and officials. Capelle cites success of unrestricted submarine warfare while Helfferich notes Britain’s dwindling supplies and coal exports. officials claim zero U boat losses and shrinking North Sea shipping.
Dr. Charles William Dabney president and Daniel Lawrence in San Antonio said the 500 acre West End Lake gift from F H Baldwin of Cincinnati could be improved soon. The tract valued at 200000 may not remain idle long and is praised as an ideal home site for the University of Cincinnati.
T Lawrence Seibert, author of the song Casey Jones, died in Los Angeles yesterday while being carried to a hospital for an operation.
Stanley Levinsky missing since February 13 and suspected in the murder of his wife was found dead beside an open gas heater in a Chicago rooming house. A cat’s cries led to the discovery of Mrs. Levinsky’s death in the same rooms.
The charter of the H. H. Osborne Company of San Antonio was filed today in the State Department. Capital stock is $10,000. Purpose is merchandising. Incorporators are H. H. Osborne, Robert Bogg and Charles Kauffman.
Official announcement states that mails can again be sent to western Europe and America from CHRISTIANIA though sailing dates are not yet published. A German has invented traps to electrocute insects usable with Hecht fixtures.
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