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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
2
A reprinted anonymous essay argues carelessness is the root of national woes and domestic unhappiness. It says carelessness outworks armies, ruins livelihoods, wrecks homes, and causes sickness and death by striking in every place from homes to factories.
The piece argues that U.S. recognition of Carranza compelled restraint after Villa supporters killed seventeen Americans in Chihuahua. It urges punishment and indemnity for victims, notes the temptation for a border invasion, and calls for a measured response within international norms rather than unilateral action.
An editorial discusses US response to massacre of its citizens in Mexico and calls for protest to the Mexican government. It notes Italy’s handling of a similar event in New Orleans and argues the United States must pursue satisfaction through diplomatic channels or, if refused, consider escalation south of the Rio Grande. It expects Carranza to align with US wishes.
Ken Hugh McLellan of San Antonio addressed a peace conference panel urging a square view of postwar issues. He traced humanity from war to arbitration and a hoped for Good Will era, stressing diplomacy amid the danger of coercion and the need to restrain force in future settlements.
The fragment praises discernment to avoid false ideals and urges a courageous, keen vision to shape the future. It notes faith and habits of thought influence worship at peace and stresses only some possess the wisdom to guide the young.
The speech argues for a united global mechanism to enforce peace rules beyond mere treaties. It cites discussions by Lin Root and Rost on the need for universal penalties and an international judge to curb state selfishness and injustice, warning that without justice for all nations, future peace remains fragile.
German submarines struggle to pass through strategic straits while ships guard the seas. Observers question British strategy and suggest stricter naval barriers. A Pan American congress hears Dr. Luis Alfredo Glero argue unity as protection against European colonization and urges adherence to continental laws.
A Cleveland or Chicago style debate claims open air cars reduce winter dangers for riders. Yet critics warn exposure worsens health while others advocate for safer partial openings. Protests reference general rail policy and dangers from crowded, enclosed vehicles.
Soldiers and experts warn the war continues to strain the nation as Wall Street citations and foreign aid debates surface. Analysts say the United States bears a heavy score of obligations abroad while domestic measures expand rifle clubs and armament under new war laws.
The notice presents bibliographic information for a work by Albert Payson Terhune, listing title and author credits and related publication notes, indicating an early 20th century style catalog entry.
A dramatic pursuit unfolds as a woman dressed in disguise tries to elude a vigilant police force and a hardnosed detective, aided by a tense chase through streets and a tense confrontation at headquarters. The scene features a costly coat, a nightstick wielded by officers, and a burglar-obsessed pursuit ending with a disrupted burglary.
A fashion note reviews skater attire for outdoor use, detailing which outfits are inappropriate for street wear. It highlights leather boots with borders and specific fabrics as impractical for daily skating, while noting that certain styles remain profitable for wearers who adapt shoes and outer garments.
A garbled account reflects World War I era imagery with forests, mountains, and villages, plus a London transmitted note from the United States. It mentions Allied and German forces, economic auctions for road funds, and reflections on neutrality, diplomacy, and potential indemnity. The passage references Arcadia and the Ancona incident, with nascent commentary on U.S. demands and postwar relief.
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