San Antonio Light Circulation Figures for Six Months
The San Antonio Light reports six months ending September 30 1916 daily average circulation of 22062 copies and Sunday editions 26756 copies. Net paid averages were 20477 daily and 24474 Sunday. Audit Bureau of Circulation certified the figures and advertisers confirm the paper can guarantee 50 percent more paid orientation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
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Revision of Texas tax laws urged by Bagby Jr.
Texas tax commissioner A P Bagby Jr pushes for a complete overhaul of the state tax system amid rising pressure from lawmakers and the public. The piece traces past failed renditions, argues for uniform, fair assessment, and notes ongoing legislative study and early conference efforts in Austin.
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Texas
A. P. Bagby Jr
Light
Pur Light
J. M. Campbell
Bagby
Austin
Equality In Umatilla Sparks Suffrage Debate In Oregon Town
In Umatilla Oregon women seize control with a female mayor and all-women council. The new regime derides male authority by appointing women to key posts and declining to appoint a town marshal. The piece questions whether this is genuine equality or a political stunt.
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Umatilla
Oregon
Recorder
Council of
National
Equal Suffrage Organizations
Texas Lawmakers Weigh Plans After Prohibition Flap
The article notes plans discussed or agreed upon are not yet learned by the public as prohibition debates absorbed lawmakers. Once the prohibition issue settles, legislators may turn to economic welfare concerns cited by Commissioner Bagby and give them earnest attention.
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Texas
Bagby
Nobody Punished Over Law Son Peace Note Leaks
The investigation into Thomas W. Law son and alleged leaks of a forthcoming White House note on the European war shows no clear criminal culpability. Officials and reporters involved, including Secretary Lansing, faced questions as to how the information spread among government circles and the press.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Wilson
Wall Street
Lawson
House Rules Committee
White House
Lansing
Ambiguity Over Lansing Note Sparks Stock Market Rumors
The article questions how insiders might profit from a forthcoming note while Secretary Lansing’s confidence remains intact. It notes rumors in Wall Street, possible leaks, and the shifting interpretation of the note from bullish to bearish as Lansing alters his stance on neutrality. It asks how many millions traded before and after his statements.
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Lansing
Wall Street
Lawson
United States
Auction of Brewery Sells House and Schooner Quietly
A court house auction nets a brewery and a single schooner sold at public sale. The sale proceeds as a simple, unglamorous transaction with no dramatic bidding or conflicts reported.
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Court House
Threats From Germany Forecast Loud Explosion Near Oyster Bay
The text warns that continued threats between Germany and the Entente may lead to a loud rumble and an illuminating explosion somewhere near Oyster Bay in the near future.
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Germany
Entente
Oyster Bay
Arizona’s two governors and Old Wolfville era shocks
The note packed excerpt reflects political jests on Arizona’s dual governorship, recalls Wolfville and Red Dog fame, and mocks leak inquiries by Wall Street figures. It mentions a British pensions commissioner urging a polite reply to Mr. Wilson and hints at prolonged conferences linking Mexico to a future European peace conference.
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Arizona
Wolfville
Red Dog
Entente
Mr. Wilson
Mexico
Europe
Slang in the Army Provokes Gentle Rebuke in Washington
A committee hearing in Washington hears critics of military slang as General Scott says yes we let George do it and Captain Sims notes submarines cut no ice. The army and navy must be in facetious mood according to Fort Worth Star Telegram.
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Navy
Browning
Boston
Washington
Scott
George
Sims
Fort Worth
The Smart Inventor and Civic Debate Echoes
A bubbling fountain invention is described as a germ trap until use ends. Austin upholds prohibition repeal with a 567 vote margin despite opposition. Texas workers donate to Christmas charity through a union fund. The state backs rural education with a proposed 2 million dollar legislative appropriation.
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Austin
Texas
Ramsay
Fredericksburg
London Times a Factor in British War Effort
The London Times is praised for shaping British war conduct by exposing flaws in old shrapnel tactics and urging full Empire focus on the war. The Galveston Tribune warns that without following this path Britain may waste blood and treasure on an indecisive outcome.
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London Times
Times
The
Galveston Tribune
Majestic Theater Offers Diverse Week of Vaudeville Acts
A six act bill at the Majestic features Grace King and Maurice Brierre as engaging "personality folk" with song and dance. Other acts include Voland Gamble the human adding machine, Billie Burke with Tango Shoes audience participation, five assorted plants, and a slick crook spoof titled The Real Q with a sharp ending.
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New Orleans
Grace King
Maurice Brierre
Majestic
Voland Gamble
Gamble
Billie Burke
Wil
How Would You Like This Han for Mayor and War Film
A film review notes Nazimova leads in a Brenon directed production focusing on war’s impact on families. The work features hospital scenes with expert medical supervision and consulting priests, an eight part production with high costs, Nazimova paid $50,000 and Brenon more, Empire pays $400 daily rental.
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Red Cross
Orrin
S. Wightman
Brenon
Almost Married Dream Ends In Humorous Stage Sketch
A country lass dreams of marriage after dozing during apple peeling in the skit Almost Married. A city suitor appears and she wakes to the thought five more minutes would have tied the knot. Feats of skill open and close the bill with Togan and Geneva walking and dancing the wire. Togan performs a backward flip on the wire. A comprehensive Jiu Jitsu display by Japanese experts rounds out the program.
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Liams
Togan
Geneva
Nazimova Stars in War Brides at the Empire
Alla Nazimova, famed Russian actress, appears in Mile. in the film version of Marion Craig Wentworth dramatic playlet War Brides at the Empire. Herbert Brenon directs the production which portrays war brides incidents observed in various European countries at the onset of conflict.
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Alla Nazimova
Empire
Empire of Mile
Marion Craig Wentworth
Mme. Nazimova
San Antonians
Herbert Brenon
Experience seat sale opens for Grand Opera week
Advance reservations for Experience begin today at the Grand Opera house for the week starting Sunday night January 14 with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Mail orders are heavy. Former Governor Walsh praised the production after its Boston run and attendance by his staff. The New York Experience organization will present in this city with 82 cast members in ten scenes.
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Grand Opera House
Walsh
Massachusetts
Boston
New York
George W. Hobart
Smart Set Takes Grand Opera House With Top Talent
The Smart Set company performs at the Grand Opera House tonight and Friday with a matinee. They feature a large troupe of comedy song and dance stars led by Whitney and Tutt, touted as the merriest of entertainers.
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Grand Opera House
Whitney & Tutt
Lithuanians Deserve Equal Coverage Over Poles, Soldier Says
Corporal Peter M. Joze of the 3rd U.S. Infantry writes from Del Rio Texas praising The San Antonio Light for covering Lithuanians in war and correcting English readers on nationality. He recalls discrimination in a recruiting office and urges recognition of Lithuanians as distinct from Poles.
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Lithuania
United States Army
Russia
Peter M. Joze
Co. F
3Rd
U. 8. Infantry
Five Spanish ship firms form Trans Mediterranea combine
Five large Spanish shipping companies unite in Washington to end duplication and cut costs. About fifty vessels come under a single management, with twelve for trans oceanic routes and the rest serving the Mediterranean Spain France and Great Britain services. The venture is named Compañia Trans Mediterranea.
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Washington, D. C
Spain
Mediterranean
France
Great Britain
Compania Trans Mediterranea
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