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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
4
The notice lists the post office in San Antonio as second class matter and gives the publication office address at Nos. 509 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
The six months ending September 30, 1916, report the daily average circulation of The San Antonio Light at 22,062 copies and Sunday edition at 26,356. Net paid averages are 20,477 daily and 24,424 Sunday, with Audit Bureau certification backing claims of higher paid circulation to advertisers.
An editorial questions a so called Militia Board alleged to control calls for citizens aged eighteen to forty five during war or peace. It argues the board lacks authority over the regular army and urges readers not to overstate its power.
The current Congress sees a surge of Bills seeking government ownership or control of various enterprises. Some proposals aim at turning butchering, making the government a “hello girl,” or gaining airspace jurisdiction. The article notes mixed merit, warns of European contagion, and questions if such measures will achieve their stated aims.
The piece argues Europe moved to greater government control and the United States could adopt selective measures. It weighs proposals from Crosser and Fletcher on experimental abattoirs, DC telephone lines, and nationwide radio stations, noting wireless conflicts and the rationale for federal ownership of airspace to balance public and private interests.
A Washington column notes a widening self importance among officials as election to officeinflates status and prompts title fever. It cites Congress members clinging to honorifics and the public persona, while contrasting one honest exception demonstrating genuine humility in government habitations.
A newspaper portrait of Chief Justice White highlighting his plain, egoless conduct. The story notes he uses a telephone directly, declines special privileges, and avoids autocratic airs despite leading the nation’s highest tribunal. The piece praises his modest self view and respect for ordinary identifiers.
The government anticipates difficulty in hiring enough competent tanking employees to launch twelve new land loan banks. It contrasts with bygone opportunities, saying today offers none as in the past.
A proposed marker will honor the Hamilton duel site, noting existing state constitutions include a clause barring duellists from citizenship. The quote suggests most new states admitted to the union already memorialize the event via this prohibition.
A sentry at the army camp in Deming fired on a soldier who allegedly refused to halt. The report notes pneumonia and measles are not cited as fatal at the camp.
London announces a renewed push for home rule in Ireland as Dublin's talk intensifies. The proposal emphasizes greater self government with reduced reliance on London oversight.
David Lawrence writes in the New York Evening Post that Mexicans favor Woodrow Wilson for his stance on peace with Mexico. They expect his re election to keep the United States at peace and see his influence as a moral instrument beyond intervention. Hostility to the U S stems from historical tensions since 1848.
The Beaumont Enterprise argues that the Mississippi River will not become a major public carrier while railroads compete with it. It suggests joint effort and division of tasks between rail and water transport to prevent car shortages and freight blockades, easing national trade and reducing losses.
A Valparaiso boarding house keeper with 35 years experience says to cut costs by eating half as much and chewing slowly. He advises buying in bulk, avoiding factory wrapped foods, skipping costly potatoes, and using cheap staples like cracked rice and corn meal. He cites rice and hominy as economical options.
The Monthly Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel Institute details actions by Colorado Fuel and Iron Company to aid workers. Since John D. Rockefeller Jr. assumed influence, notable progress includes improved workers housing with gardens, YMCA facilities, playgrounds, hospitals, and employee car garages. The piece suggests no return to the prior labor conflict that shook Colorado's government.
Galveston Tribune notes Secretary Baker seeks a supplemental estimate of 11 250 000 to clothe and garrison 15 000 guardsmen for the year starting July 1. War Department policy appears to place border militias to maintain peace on the Mexican frontier, with states accepting the burden if peace is assured. A fairer distribution of this burden is suggested.
Sweden newspapers accorded extensive space to Jack London’s death, publishing long biographies and lavish illustrations. Francis Joseph’s death news ran nearly alongside. London was Sweden’s most popular American author with 24 translated stories since 1907 and about 230,000 copies sold in the United States.
The years play It Pays to Advertise is hailed as a top success by Cohan Harris. Cyrus Martin of the soap trust debates with his son who starts an ad driven business, proving advertising’s value. The show opens tonight at the Grand with additional performances Thursday.
Cohan Harris present The House of Glass at Grand Friday Saturday and Sunday with Saturday matinee. The eight month New York run at Candler Theater attests to dramatic strength. Max Marcin wrote the tale of a wholesome stenographer entangled with a burglarous chauffeur and mistaken crime. A strong cast led by Adeline O Connor and Robert Middlemas supports the production.
Adelaide and Hughes headline a new Majestic program presenting The Garden of the World an allegory from a five week New York Palace run. The six act show blends drama and antiwar themes with comedy and will be joined by Wilfred Clarke Who Owns the Flat Linton and Laurence Bits of Our Hits Foley and O Neil A Couple of Nifties Nana Sterling and Ralph Lohse and D Amico provide athletic and musical acts.
Film star J Warren Kerrigan will visit the Empire Theater for Thursday and Friday shows, appearing in person five times daily with the feature film. He will show twice in each performance, in evening clothes and in cowboy outfit, while touring to meet fans. Kerrigan plans a three month national tour, with Texas cities favored, and a new Hollywood production plant under construction.
Peter Radford of the state warehouse commission reports from Central West Texas that cotton acreage will not rise next season as farmers shift to peanut cultivation on sandy soils. Peanuts command a premium and thousands of acres, previously used for cotton, will be planted for peanut crops.
Democratic and Republican leaders prepared for the opening session of the Twenty first Colorado general assembly. Democrats hold both houses with 39 to 26 in the House and 18 to 17 in the Senate.
E C McCarty arrives from Indianapolis to direct San Antonio Chamber of Commerce recruitment. Two rival armies will compete for the most members with daily allotments of names and campaign stunts planned. Committee meetings set to finalize plan and distribute booklets explaining the Chamber’s work and benefits.
E. E. Hillie was named director of publicity for the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce at a noon Gunter Hotel meeting. He succeeds J. W. Hucker, who resigned to become first vice president. Hillie takes the post immediately as the chamber reports over 500 letters from tourists and home seekers after recent eastern newspaper ads. A plan was approved to include San Antonio in the Ask Mr Foster Travel Information Service campaign.
District Clerk Osceola Archer enacts a rule requiring lawyers filing in district courts to guarantee payment of all court costs before trial. He says objections are few and that the measure protects the public interest by ensuring costs are collected.
Lloyds Shipping Agency reports the British steamer Holly Branch of 3568 tons gross and the Norwegian steamer Erica have been sunk.
Thirteen San Antonio banks and trust companies reported total deposits of about 30,000,000 on December 27 1916, up several million from 1915 but shy of December 17 1916. Loans totaled 20,620,327.31 with two banks over 3,000,000 in loans and four over 1,000,000. Major deposits exceeded 5,500,000 at one bank and three banks exceeded 3,000,000. Cash on hand surpassed 2,000,000 in two banks and over 1,000,000 in four. Real estate and fixtures were 1,258,386.52. cash and exchange 13,956,364.04. surplus and profits 2,044,827.53.
Houston veteran 8 D Parkhurst writes to General Funston for hardtack once enjoyed during the Civil War. Funston arranges a supply box, sparking gratitude from Parkhurst and fellow G A R comrades who thank headquarters for the memory and reminder of service.
The Battery A First Texas Artillery from Fort Ringgold, Texas arrived at Corpus Christi with 210 men and officers, 110 horses, 12 mules, four 3 inch guns, 20 ammunition cases and twelve wagons. Captain F. A. Logan commands the unit, most recruits from Dallas. They had been at Fort Ringgold eight months, twenty five miles from the nearest railroad, with good health and little sickness reported.
Charles Chick Evans national open champ plans a spring visit to San Antonio to play the new municipal links and gather material for a Chicago Examiner series on winter golf in the South. The examiner may publish articles and likely place the Alamo City prominently in the feature. No visit date was set.
Screen star J Warren Kerrigan travels under strict contract limits, confined to a drawing room and hotel suite with no dining car access, en route to San Antonio for Empire Theater appearance and a City Club talk on Motion Pictures. He will spend two days in the city, then continue a nationwide scenic tour while management guards his movements to avoid public scrutiny.
San Antonians will have access to government stock as the army auctions about 2000 head of horses and mules. Sales are planned in San Antonio McAllen and El Paso with over 200 expected to be sold locally. Early sales show some animals in fine condition despite minor defects.
Walter Dietzel fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs George Dietzel of Mission Valley Victoria county sustained a dangerous wound when a fence picket struck him behind the left rear as a saddle horse startled by a passing train swung the picket loose. He was tying his team and fell unconscious.
Lloyds reports the sinking of the French sailing ship Aconcagua of 1313 tons and the Swedish steamer Goosebridge of 1854 tons. The incidents occurred as navigational hazards or wartime danger impacted maritime traffic.
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