San Antonio Light Circulation Figures From 1916 Audit
The San Antonio Light reports six month totals ending Sept 30 1916 with daily average 22062 copies and Sunday 26756. Net paid daily 20477 and Sunday 24424. Audit Bureau of Circulation certification strengthens advertiser confidence. The paper guarantees 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
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San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
No Cause For Worry Over U S Troops in Mexico
The piece questions Senor Palavacini’s claim of a grave U S Mexico crisis in Queretaro. It argues the situation has not worsened in months and that Carranza’s possible withdrawal demand would align with the existing protocol. The dispatch may be mistaken, and any gravity likely stems from other causes.
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Senor Palavacini
Mexico
Queretaro
United States
Senor Palavacin
Carranza
General Carranza
Prodigal People and the United States Governance
The article argues that lack of coordination across federal state and municipal governments, plus quasi governmental agencies, hinders progress in politics and education. It cites conflicts like two Texas courts issuing opposite rulings, and notes departments often refuse to share or apply costly scientific findings.
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United States
Texas
Americans and Experts Clash Over War Time Economics
The piece argues that Americans distrust experts across fields and imitate European wartime policies. It cites Congress, Chicago diet squads, and comparisons to army, Carlisle school menus, noting misperceptions about cost of living and efficiency. It laments lack of coordination and waste, ending with a providential note.
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Podunk
Army
Navy
United States
Congress
Europe
Chicago
Carlisle School
Carlisle
Speaking for the People on Peace Letter Endorsement
The Senate debates endorsing the public sentiment on Wilson's peace letter to the allies. Critics warn endorsing peace and endorsing a specific presidential act differ. The public distrust of the Senate grows, urging the body to speak for itself rather than for the people.
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United States Senate
United States
Wilson
Ilitchcock
Borah
Senate
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Lorimer
Illinois
Ready for War How Preparedness Deters Conflicts
An editorial argues that readiness deters war, noting gunpowder as essential to success and claiming a nation must be fully prepared in all aspects or face wasted resources and likelihood of fighting. It emphasizes prudence in readiness over expense.
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United States
Saltpetre supply urged as essential war protection
The speaker warns that without saltpetre or potassium nitrate the US cannot produce powder and lose military power. He notes Germany stored large reserves, Chile supplies most saltpetre, and a navy loss could block imports. He advocates storing several million tons in the US as insurance, arguing saltpetre keeps indefinitely and should be imported now.
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United States
Germany
Antwerp
Chile
Progressive Congressmen Set to Decide Next Speaker
Two Progressive congressmen may determine who will become the next speaker, signaling a potential shift in House leadership dynamics. Their stance could influence committee control and legislative priorities amid ongoing partisan tensions.
War Economy Measures Urge Women to Alter Skirt and Shoewear
Ten English women are advised to wear longer skirts and shorter shoe tops as part of wartime economy. The remark hints the public may reassess past war wear guidance and questions the accuracy of Sir William Sherman’s recommendations.
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Sherman
Chicago City Budget Faces 4 Million Deficit
Chicago confronts a four million dollar shortfall as officials seek to trim the budget. The commentary notes a common pattern of delaying action until a problem worsens.
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Chicago
San Antonio Gulf Highway Feasibility Emphasis
The piece argues a direct San Antonio to the gulf route is a more practical starting point for a regional highway project than a broader Puget Sound to gulf corridor. It frames the proposal as a reasonable initial step toward a larger transportation vision.
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Puget Sound
Gulf
San Antonio
January Weather and Finances Bring Seasonal Woes
The piece notes legislative sessions, widespread grippe, hens stopping laying, debts coming due, and January's reputation as a poor month for finances and activity across the land.
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Grippe
Federal probe to aid Texas fisheries study
The bureau of fisheries will investigate conditions along the Texas coast to devise plans for expanding the fish industry. The effort aims to promote public interest in fishing as a business and oyster farming as a possible occupation, aiding state development.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Texas
Fort Worth
Army bill calls 18 to 45-year-old men into national guard
The War Department provision under the last army bill enables any able bodied male citizen aged 18 to 45 to be called into service in the national guard during war time. The Austin Statesman notes this may not be pleasing to many citizens but highlights it as a statutory provision.
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National Guard
War Department
Austin Statesman
Permanency Doubted in Polish Rejuvenation Scheme
A fragment of a Polish Kingdom the Kaiser set up in Russian-occupied territory is doubted for permanence. An American in the region reports to Cardinal Gibbons that almost all children under seven have died, suggesting a ghastly basis for the Polish revival.
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Cardinal Gibbons
New York World
France will settle war debts by productive energy
A Galveston Tribune editorial argues France will settle war debts by turning wartime energy to peaceful industry. It notes other belligerents may follow the same path and warns that European peoples deserve rest after the conflict as dire necessity drives sustained labor.
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France
Europe
Galveston Triune
Substitute for Gasoline touted in Florida plant plan
The Waco News reports Florida plans a fuel alcohol substitute for gasoline costing about five cents per gallon. NYC reports show similar ventures with obvious motor use value. When economical service is achieved, land values in Texas crops will rise and a new phase of agricultural development will begin.
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Florida
New York City
Texas
Waco News
Eight-hour Bill Sparks Congressional Pressure
The Galveston News notes that a railroad employes eight hour proposal would likely kill the compulsory arbitration bill this session. Yet the idea remains alive in Congress as advocates insist the public interest outweighs railroad and worker interests, and the principle will be pressed despite setback.
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Congress
Galveston News
Salaries for Wives the Thing in Suffrage Debate
An English lecturer now in the United States argues that wages for wives would reflect the many house keeping duties and social duties they perform. He lists child rearing cooking baking preserving cleaning laundering sewing first aid and extra tasks like election work club politics and entertaining.
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Fort Worth
Dance of the Battle Tops Majestic Vaude Offerings
The Majestic Theater bills The Garden of the World as a standout vaudeville fantasy with the dance of the battle as its epic centerpiece. Adelaide and J J Hughes lead the allegorical tale set in a classic garden, while Wilfred Clarke and a lively supporting cast provide quick comedy and song. Critics praise the interpretive dance, lights, and the patriotic themes amid lively performances by Clarke ONeil Anita Lawrence and others.
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Majestic
Majestic Theater
America
Adelaide
J. J. Hughes
Hughes
Leo Edwards
Arthur Gutman
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Mexico
Civilization
United States
Wilfred Clarke
Foley
O'Neil
Anita Lawrence
Harry Linton
Nana Sterling
Ralph Lohse
Miss Sterling
It Pays to Advertise at Grand Opera House
Review notes the clever lines and funny situations of the Cohan and Harris farce It Pays to Advertise performed at the Grand Opera House. Despite uneven characterizations, the show moves well with witty dialogue and a plot about a soap maker’s scheme and a rival press agent leading to the payoff that it pays to advertise.
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Grand Opera House
Cyril Scott
San Antonians
Cohan & Harris
The House of Glass Returns to Grand Opera House
The Theater Company continues its run at the Grand Opera House with The House of Glass after It Pays to Advertise closes. The Police Relief Fund Association will share proceeds from ticket sales by San Antonio police, who promoted the production. The House of Glass plays Friday Saturday and Sunday with a matinee Saturday.
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House of Glass
Grand Opera House
Cohan & Harris
Police Relief Fund Association
San Antonio
House of Glass charms Shreveport crowd in Grand showing
The Shreveport Times reports Cohan Harris sent a capable company to perform The House of Glass at the Grand. A large audience enjoyed the melodrama as Max Marcin’s telling brings pathos and moral tension to the old tale.
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Shreveport
Shreveport Times
Cohan & Harris
Grand
House of Glass
Max Marcin
Kerrigan Stars At Empire In Beckoning Trail Screenings
J Warren Kerrigan, famed matinee idol, appears twice per show today and Friday at the Empire in The Beckoning Trail. Screen star will perform in evening dress and in western make-up at 2 30, 5, 7 30 and 10 pm as part of the cinema program alongside Peggy Hyland Ernest Overton and Charles Kent in The Enemy. Kerrigan has twice won national popularity contests and fashion plate cups.
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J. Warren Kerrigan
Empire
Kerrigan
Mr. Kerrigan
Peggy Hyland
Ernest Overton
Charles Kent
Kirven Elected Clerk of Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
At a conference of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday, Judge O C Kirven was chosen clerk to fill the vacancy from Captain E P Smiths death. Olin W Finger of Austin was elected deputy clerk, replacing T L Copson who has served two years.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
O. C. Kirven
Capt. E. P. Smith
Olin W. Finger
T. L. Copsin
Kirven
State Board of Pardons Unde Colquitt
Ferguson
A. C. Prendergast
Rudolph Kleberg Ewing
Steno
Philip R
Geologic Survey Planned in Bexar County by UT
C. L. Baker of the University of Texas bureau of economic geology prepares for a February start in San Antonio. A detailed geologic map will be produced with emphasis on local oil deposits and coal resources. E. L. Porch Jr. assists Baker on this county survey.
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Bexar County
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas
C. L. Baker
Bureau
San Antonio
Baker
E. L. Porch Jr
Industrial accidents in Pennsylvania total 251488 in 1916
The state Department of Labor and Industry released figures showing 251 488 industrial accidents in Pennsylvania for 1916 with 2527 fatally. The report highlights the persistent danger in early 20th century industry and the toll on workers across the state.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Mae Department of Labor and Inustry
Federal Reserve reports show steady business amid peace talk
Federal Reserve Board releases indicate continued high business activity across twelve districts in December. Boston notes hesitations over peace talks. New York and Philadelphia report activity unchanged. Chicago and St Louis record high volumes. Minneapolis cites car shortages. Dallas notes holiday buying. San Francisco expects minimal disruptions in peace transition. Food prices rise 4 percent from Oct to Nov with notable gains in potatoes and eggs. beef remains cheaper.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
East
South
Middle West
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
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Kansas City
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United Kingdom
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
France
Canada
Germany
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Record Production Leap Heralds Steel Boom Ahead
The Iron Age estimates 1916 pig iron at 39.55 million tons, surpassing 1913 and 1915 levels. Open hearth furnaces added 4.21 million tons capacity, while 1917's new steel capacity is described as beyond precedent with 72 furnaces and eleven converters under construction or planned, aiming for 6.02 million tons output.
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New York
Bessemer
Record Live Stock Year in Chicago 1916
Chicago Union Stock Yards reports 1916 total marketings at 509,620,023 with a daily business average of 1,649,300 across cattle calves hogs sheep and horses. The annual total exceeds 1915 by 138,681,867 and sets new price records in all categories.
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Chicago
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Livestock Markets in 1916 Face War Demand and Drought
The 1916 cattle market was shaped by war demand as packers held contracts with nearly every warring European country but shipping conditions limited fulfillment. A Texas drought spread to the northwest and corn belt, pushing prices up and forcing sale of thousands of unfinished cattle later in the year as winter holding costs rose.
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Texas
Rayburn Blocks Rail Road Hearing in Congress
Representative Rayburn blocked a House vote on extending the Newlands railway investigation committee. He argued Congress will not consider other railway legislation until the Newlands hearing and report. His bill would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to veto or approve railway stock issues and to investigate railroad records.
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Washington, D. C
Rayburn
House
Newlands Railway Investigation Committee
Newlands
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Supreme Court
Louisville & Nashville
Texan
Adamson
Irish Patriot Lehane to Lecture in Dublin History
Cornelius Lehane an Irish patriot visiting from El Paso will lecture Thursday night at Hermann Sons Hall 8 o clock. He escaped death in Dublin during Easter Uprising 1916 and will present the inside facts of the Irish revolution to the American public. Lehane, linked with late James Connolly, is famed as an Irish labor leader.
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Cornelius Lehane
Dublin
America
Lehane
Hermann Sons’ Hall
el Paso
Lawrence Peterson
Ireland
James Connoly
Peterson
Big Town Flair Sees San Antonio Embrace Modern Style
Dr. James Brown Potter of Newport, R I, in San Antonio on business and pleasure, lauds the citys New Year celebrations at the St Anthony, Gunter and Menger hotels. He says San Antonio shows big city style and promises romance and history to match its modern entertainments.
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San Antonio
Texas
James Brown Potter
Newport
R. I
St. Anthony
Gunter and Menger
Orchestra in Concert Opens 1917 San Antonio Season
The San Antonio Symphony Orchestra under conductor Arthur Claassen gave its opening rehearsal at Beethoven Hall Thursday at 4 PM. The first formal concert will be Thursday evening at 8 15 with tenor Oran Kirkpatrick as soloist and Mil dred Gates at piano.
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San Antonio Symphony Orchestra
Arthur Claassen
Beethoven Hall
Oran Kirkpatrick
Mildred Gates
Villa followers spike through eagle at Parral consulate
A foreign refugee reports Villa followers drove a railroad spike through the heart of the eagle on the American shield at the U S consulate in Parral and tore an American flag during their November 5 occupation. He says Villa canvassed the mining camp taking what it needed for the Villa army while soldiers were kept from looting.
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EL Paso
Tex
United States
Parral
Anti Pass Case Is Submitted in Texas Court
The Texas anti pass case arguing the constitutionality of most exemptions under the anti pass law was argued before the Third Court of Civil Appeals. Assistant Attorney General Luther Nickels represented the state in a suit against about thirty five leading Texas railroads challenging exemptions as class legislation and discriminatory to fare payers. The trial court had ruled the law constitutional, and the state appealed.
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Austin
Tex
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Luther Nickels
Texas
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