San Antonio Light Circulation Audit Details 1916
The San Antonio Light reports six month circulation ending Sept 30 1916 and guarantees advertisers 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes. Daily average 22062, Sunday 26756. paid daily 20477, paid Sunday 24424. Audit by the Audit Bureau of Circulation confirms figures.
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Germans less worried about war than Rep Callaway
The piece contrasts German indifference to U S entry into war with Rep Callaway of Texas. It cites German papers decrying American arrogance while noting Germany would focus on Britain’s navy and could threaten U S shores if not for British naval power. The author urges Callaway to emulate German calm and avoid unnecessary alarm.
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Retrenchment on the Somme Redraws German Defensive Lines
German forces on the Somme have fallen back about two miles along an eleven mile front in a move viewed as strategic defense. The retreat shortens German lines and threatens Bapaume, a crucial railroad town, as British forces tighten their coverage around the area.
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Congress Should Stand Fast on Separation of Powers
Editorial argues for independent legislative, executive, and judicial branches and warns against granting President Wilson sweeping powers. It notes presidents often usurp duties, urges Congress to retain control, and cautions that concentrating power could make Wilson a dictator despite good motives.
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Somme retirement signals shift in German war strategy
The piece argues the Somme retreat mirrors Verdun withdrawal and reflects a German policy to shorten lines, enabling defense with more troops while enabling Allied pressure on a shorter front. It notes Von Hindenburg's rise and predicts a forthcoming offens ive move, uncertain in location but imminent.
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We women of America will serve the nation in war
The article draws a parallel with England France and Germany noting how women filled roles left by men at war and that the United States suffrage movement mirrors this effort women offer to assist in any capacity if the nation enters the conflict.
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Seoffer
Suffragists Offer Services to U S in Crisis
Two million women advocates of equal suffrage pledge their services to the U S government in case of need at a mass meeting in Washington. They state that bloodshed is unworthy of civilization and express readiness to serve with zeal if the nation is drawn into war, proving they are Americans as well.
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Tourists to Host Golf Tournament at Brackenridge Park
A Brackenridge Park golf tournament is planned as rain finally arrives after a long dry spell. Organizers expect favorable conditions and regional participation for the event.
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Indemnity Demand Tied to War Destruction
Representatives Lange and Nordhaus urge members of the t caletannie to spend Sunday in this city. San Antonio faces questions of merit. The Standard Oil Company moves to seek indemnity for oil property destruction in Roumania during the German invasion. The dispute centers on whom to demand indemnity from and how to collect it.
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Legislature debates bill on pay for nonessential appendix removal
South Dakota lawmakers consider a measure restricting payment to surgeons who remove a non diseased appendix. The Fort Worth Star Telegram questions why not legislate the appendix out of citizenship to avoid patient surgeon disputes.
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One Way of Preparation for National Defense
The Galveston Tribune argues for six months of military training for all Americans at 19 to build trained forces in emergencies. It adds that defense readiness also requires physical training for both sexes in primary schools and colleges.
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Fighting Daughter Delays Grayson Confirmation
The Sherman Democrat notes a Navy captain’s daughter intervened in the Grayson confirmation, saying she has met every senator and honors her father’s forty one years of service, while not directly criticizing Grayson.
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Entirely Too Many Laws in Public Discourse
A Globe-Democrat paragraph quotes the Globe-Democrat and Houston Post on American lawmaking. It argues lawmakers overregulate trivial acts and ordinary conduct, claiming general belief in perfecting human nature through statutes and treating harmless habits as offenses.
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The Rule of Success in Business and Life
A traveling salesman notes that staying at the best hotel builds confidence and improves selling. The piece argues success comes from aligning with the successful, avoiding the unreliable, and embracing the law of progression to avoid deterioration. The Los Angeles Times quote frames competition as a universal survival rule.
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Civilization screens at Grand Tonight in San Antonio
The Century film Civilization opens at the Grand opera house in San Antonio tonight with a first public show. Producer Thomas Ince promises a sweeping, expansive view of history from Adam onward. The million dollar spectacle will be shown twice daily through Monday.
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Majestic Vaudeville Opens With Maryland Singers and Discontent Act
Two headline attractions anchor the new Majestic vaudeville bill at the matinee today. The Maryland Singers feature four singers and a music director performing southern classical melodies, while Clarence Oliver and Georgie Olp present the playlet Discontent.
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Jimmy Duffy
Dainty Mercedes Lorenzo
Rosita Mantilla
Harry Cahill
One Day to Screen at Queen Theater Tonight and Thursday
The city premiere of One Day a sequel to Three Weeks arrives at the Queen theater today and tomorrow. Jeanne Iver stars as Opal with a cast that includes Victor Sutherland Madge Tyronne Robert Broderick Edna Holland and others under Hal Clarendon direction of Famous Players and Thanhauser fame.
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Madge Tyronne
Robert Broderick
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The Melting Pot at the Empire theater tonight and tomorrow
Walker Whiteside stars in the film version of The Melting Pot at the Empire theater with Pathe Weekly 16 shown. The drama follows David Quixano, a young violinist orphan, exiled from Kishnefft after a massacre, finding refuge in a synagogue and later America where he bonds with Vera through music and love.
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Fulfilled Its Office Entertainment Committee Quarrels
A club article notes the entertainment committee is a success as internal quarrels provide considerable amusement for the rest of the members. The cheeky exchange highlights the committee’s lively but discordant dynamic.
Letter on preparedness and compulsory military service in the United States
The writer condemns Senate rejection of compulsory military service attached to the army appropriation bill. They argue the army officer class imposes rigid etiquette and discipline, hindering democracy. They claim conscription would awaken public interest in defense, though it may burden officers and limit training time.
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Editor's dispute on constitutional price conspiracy clause
A letter to the editor questions whether the U S Constitution contains a provision that any group of men who raise prices of common goods must prove natural causes before the law or face conspiracy prosecution. The writer asserts the clause does not exist.
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