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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
3
The piece argues for federal rail control to end demurrage and push warehousing improvements. It critiques unnecessary middlemen, praising direct producer trade as costs fall and efficiency rises, with examples from packing, fruit trade, and British woolen firms moving away from jobbers.
The secretary of war faced skeptical questions in a Senate committee on military affairs after releasing a statement claiming wartime preparations were sound. He admitted gaps in knowledge while senators faulted his assurances as misleading. The exchange centered on production figures, public security, and accountability to Americans funding the war effort.
A collage of editorials and notes comments on wartime policy, city budgets, and public figures. It cites concerns about raising city employee pay, tax rates, and budget overhauls, alongside reactions to war, labor issues, and political figures.
A busy week lineup at Majestic and surrounding venues includes the headline offering Dubeville with Sodbusters gathered around a wood stove and an itinerant wagon show advance agent. The bill also features The Chairwarmers band and male quartet, De Michels Brothers proteges of Alexander Pantages, and a photoplay Alias Mrs Jessop.
Management issues 1009 invitations admitting a gentleman and lady to 7 or 8 45 performances. 8 46 Tuesday performances renamed society night. Aim to bring San Antonians, Camp Travis officers and men closer together. Civilians welcome at all shows including matinees and nightly performances.
In a letter to The Light Charles W Bruce argues against a San Antonio Express rooms ad that bars soldiers with families and requests that the paper publish the protest to support troops. He notes soldiers training away from home and asks for wider civilian cooperation to boost morale and liberty.
The Texas Railroad Commission announced new demurrage rules to begin Monday January 21. Free loading time is shortened to two days with charges rising from 5 to 10 dollars per car per day after the grace period, reaching 10 dollars on the eighth day.
M E Buckley succeeds Wilkens as judge of the car court after Wilkens tenders resignation to the council. Buckley, nominated by Commissioner and confirmed unan, becomes the first judge of that court under the present administration. An ordinance prohibiting sale of certain packages to be taken from saloons is discussed as part of city regulatory efforts.
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