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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
2
A Milwaukee socialist figure, Victor Berger, denounces the government takeover of railroads as a Wall Street windfall. The piece argues rail securities declined before wartime action, but rallying prices do not prove a financial scoop and criticizes socialism as a failed theory.
The piece argues that Prohibitionists demand not full dismissal of Uncle Sam but a division of liquor control among states and an added forty‑ninth state for the country. The New York Times perspective is cited on the amendment in the reported resolution.
The piece argues that concurrent federal and state enforcement of prohibition would erode Congress authority, creating clashes between governments. It criticizes the idea as misusing constitutional powers and warns about artificial enforcement of laws, railroads, and ticket offices under government control.
A Dallas meeting of railroad officials from Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana outlined a cooperative plan to reform U S transportation policy. The program stresses efficiency, elimination of unprofitable practices, and centralized control to avoid government overreach while ensuring better service.
The article argues that retired army officers recalled to active duty should receive full pay of their rank, since they perform active duty tasks. A Congress bill proposes this rule, urging government to match salary to the work performed. It also notes plans for a secretary of munitions, with McAdoo as a leading candidate for the role.
The report notes a looming comet and links strife to such celestial events. It singles out a key figure associated with the timing of the appearance and hints at political or military turmoil surrounding the observation.
The Majestic showcases The Little Liar a musical farce by Will Mough with Edward Hume George Damarel and Myrtle Vail delivering comedy and song. A second act from Majestic Camp Theater features excruciatingly funny pantomime. The program includes Nella Allen and The Three Vagrants while Capes and Snow impress.
The Grand presents France in Arms from the cinematographic division of the French army with pilots and troops in action plus a Chan Chaplin comedy To the Park. Empire Theatre features Matt's Man's Empire headlined by J Warren Kerrigan in A Man's Man with action from an Arizona strike to Central America intrigue.
The Princess Theater opens a four day vaudeville engagement with New Princess Will and The Columbia City Four headlining. The act features pantomime and harmonious musical pieces, supported by The Three Gilson Girls, J C Mack and Company in On wa Busy Corner, and Orville Stumm the boy Hercules and his dog. Sessuo Hayakawa stars in The Secret Game photoplay about moving US troops through Japan to surprise Germany on the Russian front.
Harry Tavnder's final U S tour marks his retirement from the stage with a one night stand at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday. His friend Flo plans an army camp appearance the following day in Austin as Tavnder remains active in war work after the death of his only child Captain John Lauder who was killed in action. Lauder bought an estate in Scotland for father and son to settle after the war. Political unrest in Holland grows as government loses ground and a cabinet reshuffle is anticipated with Finance Minister Treuh possibly stepping down and a economic party leader emerging.
Annabelle in the office sparks a charity effort to knit socks for Soldiers, then receives a heartfelt note two years later from a returning ward. A box of goodies lifts the group. Harold, inspired, treats Annabelle as his guardian angel and she later learns of his gratitude as a wedding ring signals future happiness.
A Indiana church proposes shifting the second Sabbath service from 7 30 pm to 4 pm to conserve coal. The change aims to heat the building for about four hours, potentially saving fuel for larger congregations during cold weather and encouraging other churches to consider similar fuel saving measures.
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