San Antonio Light Circulation Audit 1916
The San Antonio Light and Gazette report six month circulation ending Sept 30 1916. Daily average 22062 copies Sunday 26756 copies net paid 20477 daily 24424 Sunday. Audit Bureau of Circulation certified. The paper claims 50 percent higher paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Pershing Expedition Pulled Back Amid Mexico Talks
The piece argues the Pershing expedition will withdraw from Mexico after Ambassador Fletcher reaches Mexico City. It says the United States failed to punish Villa for raids and murders and that the mission achieved nothing, lamenting repeated backtracking in policy.
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Pershing
Mexico
Fletcher
Villa
Rio Grande
United States
Vera Cruz
Excuse for a Reason Opposes Garner Tariff Plan
Washington dispatches report the administration opposes John N Garner's plan to raise tariffs five percent and end the free list with a ten percent duty on imports. The move is seen as politically expedient to avoid a charge of protective tariffs. The president and leaders avoided openly endorsing the plan due to potential criticism.
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Washington
John N. Garner
Texas
Garner
Tariff Policy Debate and Revenue Deficit Facing Administration
The piece argues the revenue shortfall from $200 to $300 million, questions the effectiveness of a broad tariff increase for protecting U.S. industries, and criticizes the administration for not pursuing Garner's plan. It notes the tariff commission was meant to depoliticize tariffs but remains entangled in politics.
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Garner
Tariff Commission
Allies consider eastern offensive as Rome meeting signals intent
In Rome, General Sarrail and General Cadorna attended the allied conference hinting at plans for a strong eastern offensive. Allies seek to leverage munitions and transport to break through in Macedonia, Serbia, and Bulgaria, while Greece is sidelined. The war hinges on equipment, artillery, and supply lines as the decisive factors shaping campaigns.
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Rome
Sarrail
Greece
Cadorna
Constantine
Germany
Italy
Macedonia
Saloniki
Serbia
Bulgaria
Sarrai
Austria
Gorizia
Russia
Roumania
Intimations of Youth in America’s Global Image
In a reflective vein the piece contrasts America’s self view as grown with its perceived youth in international dealings. It recalls domestic echoes of frontier freedom and notes two recent events that mark America’s infancy, including the death of Colonel William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, and a dispatch from Cold Bay, Alaska.
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America
United States
William F. Cody
Cold Bay
Alaska
News of Wilson's Re-Election Reaches Cold Bay by Dora
The dispatch notes that the Dora carried the first news of President Wilson's re election to Cold Bay Alaska, nine weeks after the November 7 election. The piece reflects on slow early communications and contrasts with modern rapid transit, urging preservation of enduring national traditions.
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Wilson
Cold Bay
Alaska
United States
After the Line of the Sereth Russians Face Likely Life Line
The note suggests Russian forces at or beyond the Sereth line may require a crucial lifeline or rescue effort to stave off collapse. It frames the front as unstable with potential strategic withdrawal or reinforcement needs.
Greek Situation Remains Critical Amid Pressures
The report states Greece faces ongoing critical conditions with heightened tensions. A separate note mentions Mexico also described as grave, signaling regional instability.
Pursuit Fails to Trace Outlaws After Bandit Clash
Following a brief clash with Nowata bandits in which two officers were shot the pursuing posse returns empty handed with no further trace of the outlaws found.
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Nowata
Prohibition Decrees Spark Military Metaphor
The czar’s ukase declaring national prohibition was hailed as a military stroke. yet skeptics note the army’s record suggests prohibition advocates must seek other arguments.
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Russia
War Department Struggles to Secure Reserve Officers
Out of 50 000 reserve officers allotted by new army legislation the War Department has secured only 300. The department faces as much difficulty finding reserve officers as the Mexican army does enlisting a private.
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War Department
DoJ Probes Canada Recruiting MI National Guard Units
The Department of Justice investigates a report that Canadian agents attempted to recruit an entire Michigan National Guard regiment for the Canadian Overseas contingent. Critics question why Canada would want a possibly weak unit if such claims are true.
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Department of Justice
Michigan
Canada
Just Room for One More in Two-Crop Texas Farming
Weather forces a decision as hogs mature in a state with a two crop climate. Northers in storage for every matured porker on the farm create an advantage for farmers. The Fort Worth Star Telegram notes the seasonal impact on Texas hog killing and orchard timing.
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Texas
Fort Worth
California referendum defeats single tax proposal
The single tax was defeated in a California referendum by 184 984 to 43 829. It would place all taxes on acreage asserting no one should own more land than they can use. The Waco News notes the debate is strong on principle but weak on practical workability.
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California
Waco News
Bubbling Cup Water Fountain A Menace To Health
The Fort Worth Star Telegram warns that bubbling drinking fountains can spread deadly microbes if not properly set. It recommends tilting the spout 15 degrees from vertical to ensure drainage and prevent transmission of bacteria between users. Call the plumber for adjustments.
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Fort Worth
Texas Dominates Agricultural Wealth Production Says Galveston News
The Galveston News notes Texas is first among states in agricultural wealth, but warns the rise reflects opportunity as much as efficiency. It stresses Texas has led last year and likely will remain prime in the future, often occupying first place.
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Texas
Union
Galveston News
Origin of the Gulf Stream Described by Galveston News
The article explains how trade winds create two westward equatorial currents that form reaction currents. These rise to elevate the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean surface, creating the rapid Gulf Stream along North America to Newfoundland. The stream splits, returning water toward the equator or continuing north. The warm, narrow, deep current moves about eighty miles daily.
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South America
West Indies
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Gulf Stream
North America
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Equator
Galveston News
Pretty Miss Nobody Delights At The Majestic Theater
At the Majestic Theater Monday night nearly all seats were filled for Pretty Miss Nobody. The English nobleman falls for an untutored American girl in California and after eight years a reunion occurs. Miss Bunting and company deliver charming scenes with French-tinged performances. The show repeats Tuesday night.
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Miss Nobody
Majestic Theater
Hammy Bunting
San Antonio
United States
California
England
Miss Bunting
Experience at Grand Opera House Delights San Antonio Crowd
Crowds flock to the Grand Opera House this week for George W. Hobart’s modern morality play Experience. The vivid story covers temptation sin rewards and punishments and features a distinguished company and striking gowns drawing high citywide praise.
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Grand Opera House
George W. Hobart
San Antonio
America
Majestic Weeknight Vaudeville Show Highlights Petticoats
Coming to the Majestic for a week opening matinee Carrie Grace Dunbar Nile stars Petticoats a feminine comedy romance among the top bills. Frederick V. Bowers headlines in a new scenic Song Revue with a large company and elaborate staging. Additional acts include Chief Caupolican returning, Billy Schoen and Elizabeth Mayne, Sylvia Royal and Her Pierrot with trained pigeons, Janis and West dance eccentrics and The Lunatic Tumblers O Donnell and Blair.
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Majestic
Weeck
the Majestic
Grace Dunbar Nile
Frederick V. Bowers
Bowers
Chief Caupolican
Billy Schoen
Elizabeth Mayne
Sylvia Royal
Janis
West
O'Donnell
Blair
Marguerite Clark in Snow White at Empire
Marguerite Clark stars in Snow White at the Empire in a Fairy Tale adaptation by J Searle Dawley. The studio transformed into a fairy realm with witches, dwarfs, and magical sets. Seven real dwarfs join the cast. schoolchildren and teachers are admitted at reduced rates through 6 p.m.
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Marguerite Clark
Empire
Snow White
Famous Players’ Studio
Little Miss Clark
J. Searle Dawley
Mr. Dawley
Little Lady Vileen,” “Mice and Men" and Other of Miss Clark
Milton Schuster to Open Long Engagement at the Strand
Next Sunday Milton Schuster and his Musical Comedy Company launch a long Strand engagement in San Antonio. The company has five seasons in stock engagements across central and western cities and aims to satisfy audiences and managers with classy comedy at a small admission price.
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Milton Schuster
The
Strand
Mr. Schuster
San Antonio
How Would You Like This Man for Mayor
A political note discusses favoring a candidate with the banner A Prince for a Day as the opening bill. The brief frames a public question about leadership and proposal reception.
Cavalry Frolics at Empire Theatre Friday and Saturday
The First New York Cavalry presents Cavalry Frolics at the Empire Theater on Friday and Saturday. The show features a 22 piece orchestra, an 80 voice chorus, top soloists, and a renowned quartet on the border. Director William Halloran has built a large, polished production drawing on Hastern college traditions with standout skit by Schmitt and Kearney.
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First New York Cavalry
Empire Theater
First Cavalry
William Halloran
Halloran
Brooklyn
Schmitt
Kearney
Barney
Letters to the Light on Prohibition and Suffrage Policy
Readers discuss the Webb Kenyon ruling and state anti shipping laws with emphasis on national prohibition and state rights. A.Husted Harper argues for non partisan suffrage support and asks the paper to favor non militant terminology and help Texas women gain the franchise.
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New York City
Congress
The
National Association
Congressional Union
Texas
Harper
National Suffrage Press Committee
Boston National Grand Opera on San Antonio Tour
The Boston National Grand Opera Company plans a February San Antonio stop with matinee and evening performances of two operas chosen by the local grand opera committee. Max Rabinoff, the managing director, says San Antonio could join a permanent tour, contingent on strong local patronage. He outlines a national inspection to secure support and shape annual visits, highlighting opera as art for ears and eyes with elaborate scenery and costumes.
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Boston-National Grand Opera Company
San Antonio
D’hoffman
Aleko
Andrea Chenier
el Paso
Pacific Coast
Loston National Grand Opera Company
Boston National Grand Opera Company
America
San Antonio man champions salesmanship clubs tour
W. S. Jones of Clifton George Company returns from a speaking tour across Oklahoma Kansas and Texas promoting national salesmanship clubs. In San Antonio he plans to organize a local club with support from leading firms and individuals. Davis will visit Atlanta Nashville Cincinnati Toledo and Columbus to study clubs for ideas.
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W. S. Jones
Clifton George Company
San Antonio
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Clifton George
James
Mr. George
Davis
Mr. Davis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
Houston
Atlanta
Nashville
Cincinnati
Toledo
Columbus
No Reciprocity Speech Echoes Between Cobill and Doblil
In a terse exchange Cobill pleads for $10 from Doblil who retorts that Cobill always aims to be the other. The dialog exposes a strain of obligation versus self interest among friends.
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Cobill
Doblil
Federal Farm Loan Act explained to prospective borrowers
Frank R. Wilson outlines how farmers and would be borrowers join national and local farm loan associations under the Federal Farm Loan Act. Steps cover forming associations, selecting directors, securing land bank charters, stock requirements, loan limits, and cooperative structure aimed at ultimately owning federal land banks.
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Frank R. Wilson
Federal Farm Loan Bureau
Washington, D. C
National Farm Loan Associations
Federal Farm Loan Act
Federal Farm Loan Board
Washington, D.C
Federal Land Bank
O. K
National Farm Loan Association
Federal Land Banks
Good Roads Meeting Endsorsements in Texas Legislature
The Texas Good Roads Association meets in Austin and endorses the administration highway commission bill. It also backs a Tillotson joint resolution to split Texas into ten reclamation and conservation districts and to create a three member commission including the State Board of Water Engineers the State Reclamation Engineer and the State Forester. The group plans action on related good roads legislation.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Good Roads Association
Good Roads
Administration Highway Commission
Tillotson
Texas
State Board of Water Engineers
State Reclamation Engineer
State Forester
Welfare Workers Meet in Austin for Three Day Session
The State Conference of Social Welfare held its annual meeting in Austin beginning today for a three day session. George Fox of Fort Worth presides as president. Delegates joined officials for talks with Governor Ferguson and notable speakers including Mrs. F W McAllister of San Antonio Dr Hernan Ce James and Dr C S Potts of the university.
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Austin
Tex
State Conference of Social Welfare
George Fox
Fort Worth
Ferguson
F. W. McAllister
San Antonio
Texas Congress of Mothers
Hernan Ce. James
C. S. Potts
The
University
Fragmented dialogue from a late-night business conversation
Conversational snippet shows Mr and Mrs Rowneder discussing a postponed meeting or work obligation. The exchange centers on trust and truthfulness, with a mention of deception and a character named Charlie. The fragment hints at personal tensions amid professional duties.
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Travis Street
Crockett
Martin Wright
Light
United States Supreme Court
Maine
Arizona
Idaho
New York
Pennsylvania
T. M. Gilmore
National Model License League
Boston-National
Rabinoff
Janes
Farm Loan Act
Texas Association
Rowneder
Mrs. Rowneder
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