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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1917
Page
4
Founded January 20, 1881 the San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette form the exclusive leased AP day report. Entry notes post office, second class matter, publication office at 609 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
A fragmented notice lists Paul Block Inc as the operator of offices at 250 Fifth Ave New York Malters Building Chicago Boston Safe Deposit Trust Boston and Kresge Building Detroit with bids and advances referenced in the text.
The six months ending September 30 1916 report a daily average circulation of 22062 and a Sunday average of 26756 for The San Antonio Light. Net paid daily 20477 and Sunday 24424. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies results as authoritative. The paper claims 50 percent higher paid circulation to advertisers in San Antonio.
The piece argues that once groups grow to eight or ten members they form associations and annual conventions. It condemns routine lobbying, countless bureaus, and commissions as wasteful and ineffective, urging enforcement under the Sherman Act or reduced public funding to avoid overreach and public expense.
In Austin lawmakers debate a statewide prohibition amendment. Prohibitionists seek a two thirds House majority and hoping one Senate swing to pass the submission, then place the decision before Texas voters. Anti-prohibition forces prepare to defend liberty and the constitution’s pledge.
The piece argues that professional prohibitionists manipulated petitions and ballots to gain a two thirds House and near two thirds Senate majority. It notes misprints misled voters on submission versus amendment, and contrasts Governor Ferguson’s leadership with the legislators’ actions. It warns the public to distinguish between prohibitionists and responsible citizens.
The letter discusses Congressman Robert L. Henry questioning Congressman Wood over mentioning Secretary Tumulty in a leak case regarding President Wilson. Wood says he made no charge and only relayed reported information, while Tumulty claims an apology may be owed but the public sees no basis for a rebuke.
The article discusses long standing rumors of leaks between Washington and Wall Street over peace talks. It notes investigations may fail to prove facts and that names of high officials have been circulated, suggesting bigger figures than Tumulty were mentioned earlier.
Report notes another American execution in Mexico and general desensitization abroad. It adds commentary on European diplomacy with Austria’s new emperor hailed for peace and the scarce availability of imperial posts.
Sapulpa dispatch notes a wagon carrying nitro glycerine exploded the other morning. Two men were with the wagon at the time. authorities seek the wagon and any involved parties to determine cause and extent.
Dispatch reports Belem Para police rebelled and drove the governor from the palace amid unrest. Question lingers over cause or outcome of the incident as authorities respond to the incident.
American astronomers are divided on the wisdom of adopting daylight saving. Even clock owners across the nation show no unanimity on the subject.
The comptroller of the treasury questioned banks about a December 27 condition report taken two days after Christmas. The query asks how one would individually render such a report.
The author notes that probes into high coal prices across the country rarely advance and tend to stall until spring, by which time any data gathered would be obsolete. The piece laments the frequent fate of investigations.
The Texas Legislature may be urged to appropriate funds for permanent tick eradication. Eliminating ticks would greatly benefit the state and boost the diversification movement as farmers plant feed for dairy cattle once tick-free.
The piece notes complete presidential returns highlight more Republicans in the South than northern readers expect. It recalls Senator John Sharp Williams saying he never saw a Republican until age 17 and still cannot adjust to the “darned things” in Mississippi, while acknowledging variation elsewhere.
Federal controller reports American banking resources of 15.52 billion dollars suggesting the United States could finance any potential war or economic need for some time. The figure exceeds about one billion dollars the combined resources of major European and world banks including the Bank of England and Bank of France.
The Utica Observer argues replacing sleet with glaze to describe the ice storm. Glaze, they say, captures rain and snow crusting objects, sparkling city streets, and a bright countryside, and could endure long beyond this winter.
A Christian Science Monitor note compares U S post office 50 1 cent stamped envelopes priced at 55 cents with 25 envelope packages in retail stores at 18 cents. It argues government envelopes may be overpriced since manufacturers sell to the government at lower costs and retailers may offer better value.
The Evening Post notes that if the Socialist party had matched November gains with total party growth since 1912, Benson’s vote would exceed 1,190,000. If 1912–1908 gains repeated, Benson could near two million, but current estimates show a 150,000 slide since 1912 with more losses likely. The piece cites post election soul searching and blame shifting to the party machine.
The Robin Hood comic opera by Reginald de Koven and Harry B. Smith is presented at the Grand Opera House tonight and Wednesday matinee. The Serenade by Victor Herbert with libretto by Smith features songs like I'm a Jolly Postillion and The Serenade, performed by the Walkey and Stevens company led by James Stevens, Ivy Scott, Cora Tracy, and others.
Emma Bunting earns top billing as she tours San Antonio Austin and Fort Worth with two day stops each presenting Meridith Nicholson's mystery play The House of a Thousand Candles. The production draws capacity crowds in San Antonio and Austin with elaborate scenery and a strong cast led by Bunting and Whittaker.
The Majestic opens with Tango Shoes by Bert Cole hailed as vaudeville’s niftiest novelty. S. Miller Kent presents The Real Q a suspenseful playlet. Brierre and King debut new songs and dances. Keene and Williams perform Nearly Married in a comic mix of mirth. The Imperial Troupe showcases jiujitsu. Voland Gamble shines as The Human Comptometer. Dancers in Mid Air by Tegan and Geneva close the program.
Nazimova and Mae Murray star in two Empire Theater billings. Mae Murray in The Big Sister portrays a girl protecting her brother from a crime lord, with a country escape, a fatal accident, and a wedding finale. Next up on Tuesday Mme Alla Nazimova in War Brides, hailed as a major photodrama with Brenon’s grand staging and a heavily expanded plot.
The Smart Set promises upcoming talent including capable fan-makers vocalists and dancers showcased to excite audiences with a lively stage presence and variety act.
Whitney and Tutt star in an eight scene two act musical comedy at the Grand this Thursday night and Friday matinee and night. The show features a capable supporting cast with a well chosen chorus and parts tailored to the stars talents.
The 3000 more men and boys in Sunday school campaign opened at Travis Park Methodist Church. Led by Earl E. Dilley and J. S. Brooks, twenty teams across denominations organize to recruit 3000 signups by January 21.
The Chicago Federation of Labor announced resolutions protesting proposed military training for public school pupils. They charged training would arm boys to oppose organized labor during strikes. Margaret Haley of the Chicago Teachers' Federation joined in opposing the plan, saying training seeks obedience and harms democracy.
In Olney Illinois Roy Hinderliter faces a three day schedule with a half day for state, a day for defense, and a day for argument. Floyd Shook, a key state witness, will be called this morning as the jury was to tour the orchard yesterday where hair ornaments and clothing linked to Miss Elizabeth Ratcliffe were found. The defense blocked the planned field trip.
Valuable jewels valued around 3000 dollars stolen from Mrs. Charles Pettus of St. Louis at a Chicago ball last Saturday were recovered by police. A woman claimed to have taken the gems from a washstand by mistake and returned them upon realizing the error.
Cuba's suit in the Supreme Court against North Carolina to collect 2 186 000 in railroad bonds from reconstruction days, repudiated as fraudulent, was withdrawn with permission to abandon the case.
The Supreme Court, seven to two, upheld the Federal Webb Kenyon Act and West Virginia prohibition, allowing dry states to block interstate liquor shipments for personal use. The decision centers on whether states may prohibit receiving or possessing liquor via common carriers in interstate commerce.
James I. Cox Democrat and Dayton publisher is to be inaugurated as Ohio governor for a second term. Democrats also take oaths for lieutenant governor auditor attorney general secretary of state and treasurer. Inaugural ceremonies in the House of Representatives begin at noon with Capper's address expected. An informal state house reception caps the day.
Frederic D. Gardner of St. Louis today became Missouri’s governor in the museum of the unfinished capitol. He was escorted to the capitol by retiring governor Eliott W. Major as the inaugural ceremonies concluded with a ball planned at the executive mansion.
Cunard Line plans two new ships under construction in England to operate between Vancouver and the Orient within a year. The vessels will be larger and faster than the Empress of Asia and Empress of Russia, the current Canada Pacific line ships on the Vancouver to Far East route. The ships are said to serve the same route now handled by Pacific Mail under cooperation with San Francisco.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes Solomon Beach boasting of his witty wife who dishes sharper jokes than he can handle. He recalls coming home grouchy and being teased about his corn as the wife jokes about it possibly being rye.
San Antonio residents are invited to a Monday night meeting of Sam Houston post No 76 VFW at Fort Sam Houston to install officers and launch a campaign to elevate reverence for the flag and national anthem. Speakers, flag salute demonstrations, and Star Spangled Banner music by the Sixteenth Cavalry band will highlight the program.
Walter Walthall defeated Fred Tarrant 5 up with four to play in the finals to claim the president's cup at the Country Club. Walthall, handicap ten on Sun Cay’s course, posted an 84 to Tarrant’s 75 and earned the trophy for the second time, adding a handsome watch fob to his honors. He advanced to the final by beating Thomas Goggan, vecenne Mangham, and Fred W. Daulle.
San Antonio music clubs and societies will endorse a municipal coliseum this week. The Real Estate Board committee reported progress and said club women will join the campaign. Attorney decisions on bond financing were not yet received, delaying final recommendations.
A young husband questions a memorandum listing kitchen items. The wife explains she will turn a stale loaf into bread pudding to avoid waste during wartime London.
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