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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
4
An editorial notes Americans seek quick wealth via mining stock and recalls past gullibility. With metals prices up due to wartime production, forgotten mines are revived as copper zinc tin markets hit record highs, making small producers profitable again and turning prior buyers into cautious, potential winners.
The United States praised Venustiano Carranza for protecting American lives and property in Mexico since recognition of his government. Wilson noted progress toward pacification despite Villa’s attacks and implied Carranza’s ongoing responsibility for foreign safety, though not indefinitely.
The piece argues that recognizing Carranza imposes moral duties on involved nations and US capitalists to aid Mexico. It notes Carranza sought financial backing after victory, justified by his war effort for constitutional government. It warns that denying aid until independence risks a hostile reception to US interests and slow financial restoration in Mexico.
The piece denounces congressional proposals to federalize state militias with yearly funding. It argues militiamen are capable but raw, and that militia systems have historically failed in war. It warns political motives distort defense needs and that war requires trained, prolonged preparation rather than quick, district driven gains.
The speaker argues for universal service to develop military efficiency and national security, requiring every physically fit man to serve a set period. The service should be standardized under qualified military leaders. Spending nationwide funds is foolish and dangerous, inviting national disaster.
The article recalls Governor Arthur Capper of Kansas accusing a war preparedness push of being a well organized propaganda drive. Colonel William C. Church questioned Capper's authority and urged a reply, noting Capper’s lack of public response and questioning the basis for his charges.
The Delta Courier asserts compulsory arbitration under the 1911 treaty to prevent war, urges diplomacy and a possible coalition for lasting peace, notes shared interests and Monroe Doctrine ties, and contrasts 19th century founders with modern English democracy guided by brains over force.
Governor James E. Ferguson declares in response to questions that he will frame the Robertson insurance law as an issue in the upcoming campaign. He rejects repealing it and instead endorses a Gibson bill or similar reform to improve the Robertson law’s goals. Galveston News reports.
Editorial questions the abandonment of sending 20c cotton to Germany and suggests the move shifts to pressuring England with an embargo on goods. It argues Germany aims to cut off ammunition supplies and views cotton grievances as a lever against Congress and the administration.
Galveston Tribune argues the core issue before Congress is establishing a national defense policy. It predicts that once defined, two major campaigns will dominate the year: prohibition and woman suffrage, both likely influencing the presidential races and potentially overshadowing other topics.
The Spokane Spokesman Review argues Switzerland could mobilize 200,000 trained defenders in two days and 500,000 total, stressing its nonmilitaristic stance. It warns Belgium's fate shows the dangers of inadequate defense and urges U S preparedness toward a 6,000,000 man trained force.
The Louisville Courier-Journal critiques a United States Golf Association rule declaring as professionals any golfers who sell goods and rely on golf fame to promote sales. The paper argues this would exclude Ouimet Travis Evans and others, and mocks the association for wasting time on such a rule instead of bettering golf facilities.
Daily fashion hint describes a gown in navy blue georgette crepe and faille with varied width puffings on the skirt, a goldenrod satin lining, and a wide girdle. White chiffon collar cuffs, colored embroidery on the bodice, and a gilded hem give a rich finishing touch, paired with white kid boots and a straw satin draped turban.
TAX PAYER argues the present high school location near business districts harms health and transport. He contends hills offer purer air, larger athletic fields, easier transit, and cheaper site options, urging the board to choose hillside locations over pricey cross streets to fund two ward schools.
The Newark News views the war expanding government control over private industry and predicts support for socialistic measures as crippled veterans seek government positions and greater state involvement beyond pensions. Austria’s example suggests future political pressure to extend government activities. The article argues the war is altering global dynamics more than people realize.
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