San Antonio Light Classifieds and Office References
The snippet lists publication details for The San Antonio Light and affiliates, with postal notes, street address, subscription rates, and New York Chicago Boston offices of Paul Block Inc. It reads as a media directory listing rather than a news event.
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New York
Paul Block, Inc
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Masters
Boston
Safe Deposit & Trust
Detroit
Kresge
San Antonio Light Six Month Circulation Audit Report
The San Antonio Light reports six months ending Sept 30 1916 daily average circulation 22062 and Sunday 26756. After adjustments, paid daily 20477 and Sunday 24424. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies figures as authoritative. The paper can guarantee advertisers 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Submarine warfare pace in first month falls short of German aims
In the first month of unrestricted submarine warfare, German U boats sank about 266 000 tons of shipping by January 20, including neutrals, far below the claimed 1 000 000 tons. Many boats remain in harbor, reducing impact, while British blockade officials note minimal interference with port traffic. Time will reveal overall effect.
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Germany
Great Britain
Lord Robert Cecil
British
The Pen and the Sword in World Opinion
An examination of how Germany shifted from relying on military power to using the press during the war. It argues German censorship, consuls, and embassy staff failed to understand neutral audiences, alienating major foreign correspondents and shaping press reception worldwide.
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Germany
America
Entente
Congress
German censorship and propaganda during World War I described
The passage outlines German censorship and propaganda efforts in the United States, their uneven effectiveness, and the Entente’s contrasting openness. It notes German correspondents faced bans and bias claims, while Entente news flowed freely and sometimes biased, prompting a reevaluation of the pen’s power.
Texas theater safety bill aims for uniform fire rules nationwide
Senator Buchanan's measure would require the state fire marshal to oversee theater construction and public amusement venues. It argues for uniform safety standards across cities, noting current regulations are uneven and poorly enforced, risking patrons and nearby property.
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Buchanan
Texas
Texas Fire Safety Bill for Theaters and Motion Pictures
The Buchanan proposal would require uniform fire safety standards for theaters and motion-picture showings. It would empower the state fire marshal to enforce precautions, aiming to reduce blaze risks without restricting entertainment demand.
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Texas
Where is the Citizen's League in the mayoralty race
In a sharp column the writer questions the absence of the Citizen's League in the mayoralty campaign. The piece likens public interest to a jab at social small talk, hinting at political digression and humorous critique.
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Citizen’s League
Austria Opts for Watchful Waiting on Submarine Policy
Austria's stance on submarine policy is described as watchful waiting, a cautious approach awaiting broader developments before decisive action. The administration may view this stance as a prudent interim posture amid regional tensions.
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Austria
Ancient steamer Madison entangled by steel net at Newport News
A steel net stretched across the channel at Newport News entangled the ancient steamer Madison, hindering its passage and raising the possibility that a submarine might slip away unscathed.
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Newport News
Madison
Three Army Planes Wrecked by Winds at Columbus
Winds wreck three army airplanes at Columbus. The army may need longer stays on the New Mexico border to learn wind patterns, especially during February and March, as about a year more could pass.
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Columbus
New Mexico
Ice Thick on Mississippi Sparks Fish Dieoff in Iowa
An Associated Press dispatch from Iowa reports thick ice on the Mississippi River causing fish deaths from lack of air. The source predicts high ice prices next summer due to difficulties in cutting the ice.
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Mississippi River
Iowa
Associated Press
Legislature Promises Frugal Budget After Campaign Pledges
Statisticians project two year state appropriations totaling 20 million dollars. Lawmakers elected on a platform of saving taxpayers money and enacting reforms pledge restraint and efficiency.
Hyphen Debate Ends as German Ties Cut
The German-American National Alliance adopts a resolution backing the United States and approving the president's move to sever diplomatic ties with Germany. The paper notes the rupture signals the end of the hyphenated American identity.
Protest Notes from Powers Over Submarine War
In a blunt editorial tone the Baltimore American says natural powers protest Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare. It argues notes of protest are treated as scraps of paper by the Teutonic point of view, especially after U.S. experience.
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Germany
United States
Baltimore American
Mooching Bill Spurs Debate in Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature considers a mooching bill aimed at stopping people who solicit political favors from candidates. Senator Hudspeth supports it, saying organized moochers operate in cities around campaign offices and pressure candidates. The piece critiques addressing effects while ignoring root causes.
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Texas
Hudspeth
Waco Times-Herald
History’s Bloodiest Period Compared to Napoleonic Wars
The Galveston Tribune declares this era as one of mankind’s bloodiest, likening it to the Napoleonic wars and the Thirty Years War. It notes expanding global involvement and questions whether the peak of hostilities has been reached.
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Galveston Tribune
Paper Shortage Deepens as Canada Orders Mill Allocation
The Canadian government requires mills to reserve at least ten percent of their output for domestic use, threatening supply for American papers that had contracts with full mill output. The move adds to growing industry anxiety amid a nationwide printing crisis.
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New York Post
Undiluted Americanism in Crisis Read by Merchants and Citizens
A patriotic note cites merchants manufacturers shipbuilders and landowners sending word to Washington that all they are is at the nation's service. It lauds the reader’s pride in a crisis, quoting the New York Sun’s reference to Farragut’s torpedo remark.
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Washington
Farragut
New York Sun
A Condition Not a Theory
The United States must protect American steamships blocked in American ports or foreign commerce will collapse as if enemy ships blocked the entrances. Shipowners demand government action to safeguard their rights, noting the issue stems from U.S. policy, not their actions, and urging immediate protection.
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United States
Germany
New York Herald
Majestic Hosts All-Hawaiian Cabaret Night After Show
At the Majestic Theatre a superb all-Hawaiian cabaret post show invites audience guests of management. The bill features over twenty-five artists in native costumes including Hermine Shane, Glenn Anders in Mary Ann, the Alexander Kids, Britt Wood, Caliste Conant, Selma Blantz, Estelle Richie, Vera Burt, Burke and Harris in Stories From Life in Song, and a rendition A Night in Venice.
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Majestic
the Majestic
Uncle Sam
Hermine Shane
Glenn Anders
Mary Ann
Alexander Kids
Britt Wood
Caliste Conant
Selma Blantz
Estelle Richie
Eltinge to Perform in Cousin Lucy at the Grand
Julian Eltinge appears at the Grand next Monday and Wednesday in Cousin Lucy, Charles Klein’s last play. San Antonio hosts its first chance to see the new work, with a wide role for Eltinge and a large chorus of singers and dancers.
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Julian Eltinge
Cousin Lucy
San Antonio
Charles Klein
Lusitania
Lucy
Eltinge
A. H. Woods
Emma Bunting Presents The Three of Us at Majestic
Emma Bunting and her company stage The Three of Us at the Majestic theater Monday and Tuesday with a matinee. The plot follows Rhy Mc Chesney in a Nevada mining camp as she defends her name against Louis Beresford who seeks to claim both mine and girl while Townley reveals the true value of the claim.
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Emma Bunting
Majestic Theater
Rhy McChesney
Nevada
Stephen Townley
Louis Beresford
Townley
Beresford
Towley
Rhy
Miss Bunting
Whitaker shines in Townley role with fitting reading
A fragment praises Mr Whitaker for his best effort and notes his splendid part in Stephen Townley. The reviewer highlights his appearance and reading as especially suitable for the role, praising the overall performance.
Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne at Queen Theater
Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in The Great Secret serial at Queen Theater today with the latest chapter The Trap. The Metro production features Bushman in multiple roles and Bayne delivering a standout performance as the program showcases all new pictures.
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Francis X
Bushman
Queen
Beverly Bayne
Mr. Bushman
East Side
Bayne
The Wax Model at Empire with Vivian Martin
Vivian Martin stars in The Wax Model a Pallas Paramount drama at the Empire today and Saturday. The film follows a London artist's model who loves a young Englishman who misreads her Bohemian life and slowly rebuilds trust as she risks poverty to save his sister and win back love.
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Vivian Martin
Empire
Pallas-Paramount
Studio
E. Mason Hopper
Miss Martin
London
Civilization to Appear Here at Grand Opera House
A. C. Langan representing Thos. H. Ince arrived to finalize arrangements with Manager E. H. Weis for the showing of Civilization at the Grand for six days starting next Wednesday with a daily matinee at 2 30.
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A. C. Langan
New York
Thos. H. Ince
H. Weis
Grand Opera House
Grand Six Days
Old Salt Boatsman Keeps Party Afloat Despite Leaking Cockleshell
An hour outing in a cockleshell boat shows a veteran boatman steering a five-person party toward shore as the craft develops a leak. He reassures passengers and distributes life belts amid banter from a loud companion. A frightened cockney complains about missing a belt, but the captain dismisses the need, joking that a hollow head cannot sink.
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Chicago News
Quote about the gentler sex cited by a bar patron
The passage questions who first labeled women the gentler sex and mocks the idea by imagining a bar scene. It hints at casual attitudes toward gender and suggests the speaker doubts such labels apply in real life. The tone is witty and observational.
Adeline's Engagement and a Soldier's Courage
Adeline the sharp eyed lieutenant taunts her fiancé Dickie as he vows to rise high. A dawn attack ends with his valor and death, leaving Adeline to ponder future fame and marriage while the war claims its brave.
Nature Improving. Little Beryl Lessons in Vanity
The tale follows a ten year old girl named Beryl who admires her reflection in a mirror and debates nature's handiwork with her father. He cautions her against vanity while she humorously questions whether nature is improving his looks as well.
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Beryl
Papa
Bette
Brooklyn
Eagl
Patent Leather Shoes Joke Report Told by Dolby
The New York Times recounts Mr. Dolby polishing shoes when an intruder questions the motivation. Dolby responds that the shoes are patent leather but notes the patent on them has expired, delivering a dry comic moment.
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Dolby
New York Times
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