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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
8
Government argues that federal control of railroads ends demurrage by using cars as transport not storage. It notes shippers formerly paid nominal charges to delay unloading, harming growers and producers. The solution requires better warehouse facilities and penalties for holdbacks to move freight efficiently.
The article discusses the long standing quarrel over producer consumer relations urging fewer intermediaries between maker and buyer. It argues both sides have merit and that reform would require careful consideration of market needs and practical effects.
The article argues middlemen, especially speculators and jobbers, add costs with little value. It cites a major British woolen firm moving to direct trade to cut profits and justify reducing middleman roles. It suggests many middlemen could be eliminated without harming commerce and urges prompt action, noting war sparked this reassessment.
The article criticizes Secretary Baker for saying the country is secure while Senate members dispute his figures on weapon production. It argues the American people deserve transparent war preparations and warns against secrecy in Washington. It emphasizes the public’s right to know how blood, labor, and money are used.
A quotation condemns withholding information from the public about naval losses and war preparedness. It asserts the public’s right to know the truth to secure democracy and warns against elites seeking unchecked power in Washington, urging accountability and timely transparency.
Editorial argues a 10 percent wage hike for city workers earning under $100 monthly is fair yet urges budget overhauls to avoid tax hikes. Says relief should come with reduced unnecessary expenses and focus on those who actually perform city duties. Also comments on liquor sales and other unrelated wartime notes.
A poem by Frank T. Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution extols a wood fire’s warmth and memories. It speaks of red sparks leaping, dancing light, and the homey comfort that draws old friends and familiar tales back to the fireside tonight.
A reflection on pervasive fear shaping politics and public life across nations. The piece argues fear drives policy, rhetoric, and action more than death itself, citing Sir Edward Carson and leaders worldwide as examples of fear motivating war and competition.
A collage of satirical comments from Texas newspapers on war hopes, postage rates, rail service, drafts, and local curiosities. Items include war weariness, stamps as fare, public subscription for a railroad engine, suicides among draftees, marriages by telephone, northern weather, and remarks on poets and labor pay.
The Majestic features tubeville and Sodbusters troupe with advance wagon tourled acts, a Royal theater bill includes the De Michels Brothers protégés of Alexander Pantages, plus The Man From Painted Post with Douglas Fairbanks. Grand Opera House runs The Cold Deck and The Birth of a Nation with eight matinees and eight nights, along with Everywomen and Bird of Paradise in February.
The management issues 1000 invitations admitting a gentleman and lady to seven or eight forty five showings. The 8:45 performance will be called society night on Tuesdays. Civilians may attend all shows including matinees on Sunday Wednesday and Saturday or both shows nightly.
The Light publishes letters only with argued content and signed names if chosen. Anonymous notices are ignored and signed letters may not reflect publisher endorsement of the writer’s policy.
A San Antonio Express want ad refusing rooms to soldiers sparks a letter to the editor. Private Charles W Bruut writes that such bias harms wartime morale and urges publication to suppress similar expressions and support troops training near the city.
Demurrage charges will shorten loading and unloading time and rise overall. The new rules begin Monday January 21 as railroads in San Antonio receive Texas Railroad instructions. Free time is cut to two days with a daily rate starting at five dollars the first day and increasing by one dollar each day until a maximum ten dollars on day eight. Afterward the rate remains ten dollars per car per day.
M. E. Buckley succeeds J. 12d. Wilkens as judge of the corporation court after Wilkens resigned. Buckley, appointed by the late Mayor Campbell and repeatedly elected, was confirmed unanimously. The meeting covered liquor sale restrictions, proposed phone-rate hikes, and personnel changes including Simpson’s resignation and Flannery’s nomination as clerk. Police staffing and a weekly payroll of 2458.95 were approved.
Miss Mary Aubrey will appear as soloist with the Philharmonic Orchestra in its second program of the season on Wednesday evening January 16 at Beethoven Hall. This will be her farewell concert before leaving San Antonio for New York to pursue studies for a career in opera and concert performance. The program includes Haydn Symphony in G major, Grieg Concerto op. 16 A minor, Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3, and Verdi Don Carlos aria O Virtù. Arthur Claassen conducts the orchestra.
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