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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
6
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette form part of the CR publication. Office located at 509 611 Travis Street between Avenues C and D in San Antonio.
The editorial argues that while senators may speak freely, criticizing the administration’s neutrality stance on war risks harming national unity. It cites past episodes, including Mr Bryan, and names senators Jones, Gore, O Gorman, Owen, Works, and Hitchcock as potentially serious voices that could undermine the United States during wartime.
The piece notes Longfellow popularized rhythmic Indian language with works like Hiawatha and Minnehaha and questions whether he simply created a language he could fit English to. It contrasts this with Cooper’s Leatherstocking and cites Carlisle School’s random Indian student names as evidence.
The piece contrasts pie as a symbol in English culture with Chippewa names for pie, noting humorous and harsh phonetics. It suggests English influence distorts Native names, giving vivid examples like Nancy Kicks the Iron and Yellowface, then laments the Chippewa term pah tah me she me bah she ne si gah ne we ko be baw kwa she gan.
An analysis of China’s shift from a republic to a monarchy under Yuan Shikai. The piece notes the emperor’s ambition to endure, the turmoil in six provinces, and Japan's quiet opposition while questioning loyalty within Yuan’s army and the broader fate of the new regime.
Senator McCumber plans to introduce a bill for a pension for American ex presidents during the current Congress session. The editorial argues ex presidents deserve dignified support after office and notes practical and moral considerations of their post tenure life.
The piece argues for lifelong presidential salaries of ten thousand dollars and widow pensions of five thousand, to avoid post presidency poverty. It adds a plan that ex presidents become nonvoting Senate members to provide ongoing guidance without affecting votes. The author urges such reforms as honoring experience and ensuring independence from money concerns.
The United States could act as a spokesman for humanity and request no interference with milk shipments to Germany for its children. The Houston Post argues that despite the blockade, Teutonic children deserve wholesome nourishment and that aid should be provided in any safe form.
The Hartford Times discusses rising global debts and a surge in billions in taxes exports and bank wealth. It notes a proposed 500 million dollar preparedness policy and public opinion's potential shift toward large, billion scale propositions.
The confidential General Board report, allegedly suppressed by Secretary Daniels, proposed spending about 1.6 billion dollars over six years to build a navy equal to the world’s strongest. The World notes Congress would struggle to approve such an increase and doubts Augustus P. Gardner would back it.
The Memphis News-Scimitar reports massive gold and credit inflows from Europe. Since the war began Americans purchased one and a half billion in railroad securities and brought them home. This keeps $75 million in interest at home and could force savers to store money outside traditional banks.
The Birmingham Ledger urges caution as England pressures UK bondholders to swap United States holdings for British bonds. It likens the request to asking a French farmer to trade buried gold for paper, noting many see American bonds as their safest property and resist selling.
The Ancona case ends with a punished submarine commander for its destruction. Austria pledges indemnity for all American lives lost, framing President Wilson’s diplomacy as a great success and a fitting climax to a string of achievements.
Harland narrates eight years ago in Pietersdorp the rising tension between Mrs. Griffiths and the Chinese man Wang Fu. Griffiths, jealous and wary, avoids direct action as Wang Fu’s influence grows, culminating in a church scene and a fearsome premonition of tragedy.
The article notes a fad in wool jerkin fabric costumes for skating noted as less conspicuous. It describes a blue and white ensemble worn at an indoor rink, featuring a short flaring skirt a smart coat with a one sided waist cut and girdle knot detail, plus white tasseled cap and scarf.
In Petersdorp a missing wife is joined by Wang-Fu as a search across a scorched veldt uncovers the couple’s fate. At Buit’s Drift a wagon and ponies are found and a shed hides the murder of Gwendoline Roberts. Griffiths is driven mad and committed to an asylum. Wang-Fu disappears.
The Chicago Herald reports a peace agreement between the Villa faction and Carranza representatives at El Paso. The move marks a shift as Villa's power wanes and recognition of Carranza, plus an arms embargo, curbs the conflict, suggesting northern Mexico may soon enjoy peace and renewed industry.
Believed to be the smallest fresh water fish in the world, this tiny species has been carried to New York from Haiti. When full grown it is under one and a half inches long and swarms tropical rivers. It is valued as a destroyer of mosquito larvae.
A reader argues that San Antonio would gain stable prosperity by building a cannery and a large meat packing plant to process surplus truck and fruit from the south and to create a local meat market. The writer urges the Chamber of Commerce to lead a campaign, hoping these facilities open before the International Fair to attract visitors and boost rail connections. R. E. Johnson signs the letter.
E H Gladstone urges a large scale convention and exhibition building for San Antonio either city owned or co operatively funded by residents. He envisions a centrally located facility within three to five blocks of the main business street to attract big crowds and make the city a leading Southern convention center, urging the Chamber of Commerce to spearhead the effort.
A letter argues against allowing wills from the dying, urging tests of sanity and witness affidavits, and condemning posthumous disinheritance as punishment. The writer likens it to a constitutional ban on entails, applying the logic to wills and contested fortunes.
William Jennings Bryan recalls a long standing clash with a political foe at a Nebraska rally. The presiding chairman, when introducing Bryan, asked if he sang or spoke and then acknowledged his name, highlighting the animosity and curious moment.
A small dog wakes cross and scolds his black kitten friend and Ted. He gobbles breakfast, chases the cook, and runs from boys. A big friendly dog consoles him, warns against anger, and the cross dog vows to change and stays kind thereafter.
The National Geographic Society primer portrays Lake Van as a strategic, rugged barrier in the Caucasus region. It notes the lake’s 1400 square mile area, 80 by 50 mile dimensions, 5000 foot elevation, and historic role as a transport route with 90 sailing boats before the war.
A January Popular Science Monthly description shows the audion, a tiny lamp‑like device, powering novel electrical music. Dr Lee DeForest demonstrates notes across many octaves using four or five bulbs and piano‑style keys, imitating Stradivarius tones and creating unheard timbres.
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