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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
6
The piece argues that current international law does not fit modern warfare and will require changes after the conflict. It notes England and Germany pressing for exceptions, while the United States resists amending treaties without global consent, warning against shaping rules during war for temporary gains.
The attorney general ruled the San Antonio school board acted within its authority by selling bonds under the contracted terms. Protesters alleged the board rejected the best bid, but the AG found no basis to judge the comparative merits of bids.
Secretary Lansing declines serving as permanent chairman of the New York Democratic state convention, citing fear of partisan misinterpretation of foreign policy. The letter questions if concern for appearances outweighed principle, suggesting honesty as policy but not as principle.
The attorney general ruled the San Antonio school board acted within bond issue laws by selling all bonds for a premium, avoiding a gradual sale. The board’s deviation from the pre election plan favored taxpayers, while protesters had offered only optional terms, not a concrete purchase.
A contemporary dismisses Republican push for Hughes despite talk of a possible bid. He notes only a single, unlikely condition would push reactionaries to nominate Hughes over Roosevelt and that Hughes has some sentiment outside New York, especially farther from the state.
The piece argues Republican operators push Charles E Hughes as a possible nominee to blunt Roosevelt and lure anti Roosevelt voters, while keeping him distant from actually running. It says Hughes is seen as honest and capable but unreliable to follow machine directions. The strategists hope to trap votes by creating Hughes demand without committing to him.
San Antonio enjoyed its first midwinter music festival with strong artistic merit though finances showed a deficit. The festival choir earned praise for excellence while the St Louis Symphony Orchestra impressed audiences. The Music Festival Association plans to cover the deficit and host a larger event next winter. Local business and cultural reputation benefited, though some opposed forces harmed the effort. The city is urged to unite and support future festivals.
The Pleasanton Express imagines San Antonio as a future Dallas style hub connected by an interurban to Corpus Christi via Pleasanton. It says rapid transport would spur farm goods from Pleasanton to city markets, including strawberries pork sausage eggs butter and produce, while San Antonio remains undisturbed. It notes Houston drawing trade away from the region.
The Fort Worth Record notes a shift in global finance as Britain France and Italy seek large loans from the United States while Uncle Sam acts as the leading money lender. It cites a possible new British loan this month and France seeking 300 million dollars Russia 100 million, with Italian agents also requesting large sums.
A Houston woman advocates a Book of Recipes to showcase Texas grown and made products. The plan aims to boost Texas food value awareness and stimulate culinary talent across households as part of a broader movement in the Lone Star state.
Albert Payson Terhune adapts his story The Red Circle into a film based on Will M Ritchey’s Pathe Photo Play script. Copyright 1915. The work condenses action into a suspenseful drama featuring peril and daring pursuit.
Daily Fashion Hint notes the motor coat shifting from utility to essential fashion. Drecoll uses new materials in a daring motor wrap, asking is it possible for such dainty style to be practical. Velours mohair and gabardine wraps follow, with French blue velour coat featuring a two toned cross bar pattern and a self material cape collar. Trim straw hat glazed kid trimming and high buttoned boots complete the look.
Spokane Spokesman-Review weighs in on War Department plans for volunteering in defense. It questions reliance on employers and pacifist sentiment, warns against delays, and urges prudent national preparedness citing history and leaders like Major General Wood and Secretary Garrison.
A town cafe sees a regular customer insist on the same meal daily, but a slip marked ditto leads a waitress to check. The man clarifies he wants two orders of tea and bread and butter, baffling staff who misread the note.
The Providence Journal notes record railroad earnings in October but warns of underlying troubles in the system. It cites large securities under receivers, reduced new mileage, and fewer locomotives and cars bought, with war and panic influencing 1914 and 1908 trends.
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