San Antonio Light and Gazette Audits Circulation Figures
The San Antonio Light and The San Antonio Gazette publish their six month circulation audit for the period ending September 30, 1916. Daily average paid circulation 20 477. Sunday 24 424. Audit Bureau of Circulation certified. The paper claims higher paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other local paper.
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Peace Through Soft Speech in War Timbered Talks
A British column reflects on failed Europe peace talks. It notes Germany’s harsh note and the French and British stance, argues peace comes only through calm language and persuasive strength, citing biblical wisdom and presidents.
Slayden Fears Nation Over Immigration Literacy Clause
The article quotes Congressman Slayden urging the literacy test in the immigration bill for national preservation. It notes his worry that the U S may become a dumping ground for Europe and argues that new citizens possess basic education and military potential, contrasting with pacifist opponents.
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United States
Mr. Slayden
America
Europe
Slayden
Probing the leak in Washington Wall Street inquiry
The piece discusses a leak inquiry involving Henry in the rules committee and Secretary McAdoo denying any wrongdoing. It highlights calls for a thorough investigation to uncover who had advance information about President Wilson’s peace note and who profited, with strong language about accountability for public officials.
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Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
Henry
Rules Committee
Wall Street
Lawson
McAdoo
Jumulty
Wood
Wilson
Birth Trends and Immigration in American Future Policy
A column argues restricted birth in native born Americans will shape the nation as children of immigrants rise to leadership. It claims future citizens will adopt American standards yet retain ancestral traits. The piece urges Congressman Slayden to reconsider compulsory service citing dangers from steerage migrants and those lacking literacy test qualifications.
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America
George
Slayden
Watchful Waiting Expensive on Mexican Border
Washington estimates put the military cost of patrolling the Mexican border at 71 million dollars, rising toward 100 million. The toll includes lives and losses for guards and border residents, with no resolution of the underlying issue. Dispatches mention Henry P. Fletcher, newly appointed ambassador to Mexico, as part of watchful waiting.
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Washington
National Guard
Mexico
Henry P. Fletcher
United States
Fletcher
Fletcher's pay and Mexico ambassadorship questioned
The piece critiques Mr. Fletcher appointed last June noting a $17 000 yearly salary with $1 458 3313 monthly pay and claims he has drawn government wages while staying in Washington far from Mexico. It questions knowledge of conditions there while suggesting extra emoluments and criticizes remarks from a Berlin dinner.
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Mexico
Washington
Five candidates for Texas speakership with four withdrawals
Five contenders were listed for the Texas speakership, four withdrew and one was chosen. The remark mocks Mexican politics by noting with five candidates there would be one elected and four revolutions.
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Texas
Mexico
Bell reports intermittent fighting south of Chihuahua City
Brigadier General Bell reports to Washington that there is intermittent fighting south of Chihuahua City. He notes that there generally is intermittent fighting in the region, signaling ongoing conflict conditions in northern Mexico.
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Washington
Chihuahua City
Who Authored the Peace Note Leak?
Tumulty denies knowledge of any peace note leak and suggests that identifying the true author is possible by process of elimination. The article asks who did initiate the leak and what facts can be established beyond speculation.
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Tumulty
Lima Riot Penalty Orders Nationwide Apology Publication
A Lima Ohio resident convicted over a riot is sentenced to publish a public apology in all leading newspapers nationwide as punishment. The court’s ruling raises questions about public accountability and the reach of court imposed express penance.
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Lima
Ohio
Explosions at New Jersey munitions plants spark casualty debate
After two major munition plant blasts in New Jersey injure no workers among 2900 to 3000, casualty lists from belligerents using similar ammunition prove hard to understand. The Lawson etiquette breach involves not treating Howse committee members with their own seriousness. Lawson, not a House member, keeps a populist perspective.
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New Jersey
Lawson
Howse Committee
Villa builds government with American protection
The Galveston Tribune notes that Pancho Villa, backed by the American embargo on munitions to Carranza, is forming a government and hopes for American protection. It argues the US has little cause to support Villa yet is aiding him.
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Carranza
Pancho Villa
Villa
United States
Galveston Tribune
American shipyards rally to revive flag of 1855
The Galveston Tribune notes last year 1163 vessels totaling 20 847 tons left American yards. It cites 1908 production at 614 000 tons and 1855 peak American merchant marine at 580 000 tons, urging the flag to again sail the seas as then.
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Galveston Tribune
History busy or not says Army League founder on military policy
Mr. Huidekoper, founder of the Army League of the United States, argues history has suppressed the disasters we suffered from total absence of proper military policy. He contends historians have focused on the other fellow’s sufferings while we lacked military training.
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Huidekoper
Army League of the United States
Louisville Courier-Journal
Beating the Train Proves Hazardous at Crossings
Temple Telegram notes drivers repeatedly attempt to outrun trains at crossings causing nerve wracking suspense for engineers. Many autoists stop short of the tracks to judge the risk, a practice described as dangerous and foolhardy by the report.
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Temple Telegram
Smoking a New Brand and Diet Squad in Police Work
A congressional bid to punish newspapers for refusing political ads is mocked by Memphis News-Scimitar as a novel nicotine idea. Another item notes a twelve policeman diet trial costing 25 cents a day under the Life Extension Institute, with questions about practical home impact.
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Memphis News-Scimitar
Woods
New York World
American crop values hit record high for year
Despite low yields across many crops, USDA estimates place total U S crop value at 7.64 billion dollars for the year. Corn again leads, with cotton following as one of four crops surpassing a billion dollars, signaling prosperity reaching actual producers per the Denton Record Chronicle.
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America
Denton Record Chronicle
Our Best Customer John Bull Buys Our Way to Trade Peak
The United States enjoys high foreign trade with Britain last year as our best customer and most profitable buyer. Yet the piece warns that this favorable balance won’t last long as John Bull spends freely but cannot sustain it forever, and the good run may end soon.
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Great Britain
United States
John Bull
Dallaus Times-Herald
Farm Loan Act Amortization Helps Farmers Apply for Credit
The Federal Farm Loan Bureau describes how loans under the Farm Loan Act aid farmers by limiting use to productive purposes and restricting indebtedness. Mortgages run five to forty years with equal annual installments, optional prepayment after five years, and amortization tables illustrate annual payments for a thousand dollar loan.
How Would You Like This Man For Mayor
Charles C. Smith, former Alderman, is highlighted as a mayoral candidate. The text argues the Farm Loan Act aids farmers by enabling safe borrowing for productive use and encouraging business initiative, with future installments promising coverage of the act’s investment features.
Peace Hope Persists as Germany Submits War Budget
London January 17 Dr Lentze German finance minister says in submitting the 1917 budget to the Prussian diet that each war budget has carried the hope it would be the last. He notes the German peace offer was refused and the policy of war to destruction continues.
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Europe
Wilson
Germany
Geraan
London
Lentze
Reuter
Amsterdam
Scenic Song Revue Opens at Majestic With Bowers
Frederick V. Bowers presents Scenic Song Revue at the Majestic with seven scenes and a strong cast. The show features a male quartet, Lillian McNeil, and comic sketches like Petticoats, Grace Dunbar Miles, Chief Caupolican, Billy Schoen and Elizabeth Mayne, Sylvia Loyal with pigeons, and dance numbers by Janis and West and O Donnell and Blair.
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John B. Hyner
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Elizabeth Mayne
Sylvia Loyal
Pierrot
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West
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Blair
Experience morality play enthralls Grand Opera House audience
Hig houses for Experience capacity audiences greet nightly presentation of George W. Hobart morality play. Clergy across cities sponsor it praising its moral message. Over 100 letters from priests commend Experience in last two seasons. Remaining seats few for final performances including today matinee and tonight show.
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Hobart
Grand Opera House
World of Pleasure to Play at Grand Opera House
The musical extravaganza World of Pleasure from New York and Chicago venues arrives at Grand Opera House for four days starting Sunday with two matinees. Harold Atteridge wrote the book and lyrics, Sigmund Romberg the music, with Jack Mason choreographing and Theodore Kosloff arranging the ballet. Nearly 100 entertainers in two acts and nine scenes perform, with seats on sale at the box office.
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New York Winter Garden
Palace Music Hall
Chicago
Grand Opera House
New York
Harold Atteridge
Sigmund Romberg
Jack Mason
Theodore Kosloff
Marguerite Clark Delights Children in Snow Photoplay
Marguerite Clark enchants young audiences with her latest photoplay Snow. The film plays to children from four to a hundred years old with its festive spectacle and charm.
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Marguerite Clark
Snow
Snow White at Empire Theater Ends Amid Fairy Tale Romance
Five part film presented by J. Searle Dawley and Winthrop Ames retells the Grimm tale with Miss Clark Creighton Hale and Dorothy Gumming in the cast. Snow White faces the Wicked Queen Mary Jane, a poisoned apple trap, and a revival by Prince Florimond. The queen is turned into a peacock as Snow White and the prince wed. Special school rates noted. Kathryn Williams and Thomas Holding to perform Redeeming Love on subsequent days.
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Snow White
Prince Florimond
Little Bird
Kathryn Williams
Thomas Holding
A Prince for a Day
Milton Schuster and his dancing girls bring the musical comedy to the Strand for opening week starting next Sunday. The company's recent press and manager endorsements assure strong attendance, with enthusiasm from cities seen in the last six months. Prices are cut to lure full houses for a profitable stint.
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Milton Schuster
Strand
Schuster
Britons to the Colors Raise War Recruiting at Home
London reports major steps to boost military strength. About 60,000 agriculturists under 26 are to be drafted and additional men under 30 in shoe making are summoned. The measure expands the pool of volunteers and conscripts for national service.
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London
Miss Ella Embry Tubbs Dies Author Behind Short Stories
Miss Ella Embry Tubbs, author of numerous short stories and books, died at her home in Binghamton New York last night. Her career included a wide range of works that appeared in various periodicals.
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Ella Embry Tubbs
Bighampton
N. Y
Two Bets By Teddy In Stormy Window View
A four year old boy named Teddy peers out during a sleet and snow storm and declares he could go outdoors but prefers to stay inside after glancing at his mother. The remark frames a child betterment note on self restraint.
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