San Antonio Light History Note Declares Wire Origins
The San Antonio Light history note outlines its formation and ties to the Associated Press exclusive leased wire service with offices listed in New York Chicago Boston and Detroit under Paul Block Inc.
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San Antonio Light Circulation Audit Figures Released
The six months ending September 30 1916 show a daily average circulation of 22062 and a Sunday average of 26756 for The San Antonio Light with net paid figures of 20477 daily and 24424 Sunday. The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the results and endorses its authority. The paper claims advertisers 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
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Pay Your Poll Tax and Vote in San Antonio
Less than two weeks remain to pay poll taxes in San Antonio. Many men delay until the last minute causing crowds at the collector's office. Go early Monday to pay, otherwise you may miss the chance to vote in upcoming elections affecting the city's welfare.
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Texas Senate faces test on statewide prohibition amendment
The Texas Senate drift toward a two thirds voting hurdle echoes last year’s Congress battle. Prohibitionists push for a constitutional submission, while Democrats drift to a unitary stance. Analysts warn autocratic House power contrasts with the Senate’s restrained role as statesmanship is weighed against public will.
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Controlling the Danube Threat to Allied Positions
The article argues German advances in Roumania could soon give Berlin control of the Danube mouth, a river corridor crucial for central Europe and a potential lever in peace talks. It criticizes Allied Balkan policy and warns that losing the Danube could reshape European history and influence Constantinople’s fate.
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Texas Voters Reject Statewide Prohibition Push
Texas voters resist statewide liquor controls amid repeated electi ons of a governor who pledges to veto liquor legislation. The piece argues against submitting any prohibition amendment and criticizes prohibitionists for dishonest tactics and national ambitions, urging Democratic senators to oppose the resolution in line with administration pledges.
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Will They Dance The Naval Visit Sparks Baton Rouge Debate
In Baton Rouge a flotilla of United States destroyers anchored for an unexplained purpose drawing attention to local women and city conduct. The article notes tensions between civic duty and military presence and hints at a threatened telegram to the Navy Secretary.
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J Josephus Daniels
Baton Rouge Mayor Apologizes to Navy Flotilla Over Dance
Navy seamen faced slight during a Baton Rouge social event when local women did not dance with the sailors. The flotilla commander demanded redress, threatening action, but the mayor offered a public apology and promised to consider the matter resolved.
General Funston Visits Deming Amid Illness Fears
The report notes General Funston visiting Deming recently while concerns about pneumonia and measles linger. The brief mentions his health and travel, with no further details on outcomes.
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Chicago police officers arrested on graft charges
Members of Chicago's police department face graft charges in a case framed as a sharp curb on corruption. Reports mention arrests and ongoing investigations amid wartime price concerns.
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Washington announces land bank officials chosen without political qualifications
Report from Washington states that political qualifications will be ignored in selecting new land bank officials. Critics allege the move echoes partisan favoritism and raises concerns about merit and accountability.
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Land Bank
Mysterious submarine sighting sparks Atlantic intrigue
Reports claim another unexplained submarine sighting in the Atlantic amid a surge of similar mysterious vessels. Officials and observers weigh potential origins and implications for maritime security.
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Atlantic
Production surge in wartime armaments
The passage notes England now churns out ammunition at a rate equal to its prewar annual output every forty eight hours, a pace mirrored by the United States. The shift reflects England's expanded army and artillery, highlighting intensified wartime mobilization.
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Should Repeal Primary Law
The Times Herald argues for repealing the primary election law in full allowing parties to oversee their affairs. It asserts corruption within a party should be checked by rivals and rejects state involvement in party actions.
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Railroads and Industry Draw Big Investments Last Year
The New York Journal of Commerce shows Ame van investments exceeded 3.5 billion dollars in railroads industrials and foreign government loans last year. Railroads received 778 million dollars and industrials 1.406 billion with foreign governments at 1.381 billion. The total surpasses 1915 by a large margin.
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Waco Times-Herald
Troops Needed on Border As Violence Rises
The Houston Post argues that border depredations by both sides rise as troop numbers fall. It urges continued military presence and stricter federal action to restore order across the river.
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Texas irrigation conference aims to influence state water policy
A newly organized Texas irrigation conference seeks to promote knowledge about irrigation and water use. It proposes floodwater storage, power development, and amendments to irrigation laws to bring citizens' needs before the Legislature and the state board of water engineers. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes the group could address the state’s growing water concerns.
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The Soldier and His Pistol
A Pharr Clarion editorial argues that homicides among Rio Grande valley soldiers are rising due to widespread pistol ownership. It calls for outlawing pistols among guardsmen to halt the killing, suggesting General O'Ryan’s G. O. Number Seven is insufficient to curb the violence.
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Submission in House Aids Prohibition Amendment
Submissions supporters in the Texas House push toward adoption of a joint resolution to submit a state wide prohibition amendment. With 97 votes in the lower chamber and 95 needed, leaders expect the measure to pass next Thursday amid active lobbying and a call of the House.
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Rutgers to Abolish Clubs Movement at Rutgers College
Rutgers College students move to abolish club societies mirroring Princeton efforts. The drive aims to end the club system on campus and comes as students push reform within New Brunswick.
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Experience closes tonight at Grand Opera House
The triumphal week long engagement of George W. Hobart's modern morality comedy drama Experience ends with tonight's performance after an afternoon show. The run has won great favor in this city for its departure from usual drama. Characters feel real and the music throughout is delightful.
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Grand Winter Garden Show Comes to Witter Garden
The Grand announces the New York Winter Garden spectacular tour stops in this city Sunday. The production titled A World of Pleasure features a nine scene, regal stage extravaganza with a 100 member company and a special orchestra led by Samuel Lehman.
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Frederick Bowers at Majestic Solos in Scenic Song Revue
San Antonio theatergoers have three more performances at the Majestic this week. Frederick V. Bowers stars in the seven scene Scenic Song Revue with Lillian McNeil, a male quartet, and Grace Dunbar Nile among features. Also billed are Chief Caupolican in a new act, Sheen and Mayne, Sylvia Loyal and her Pierrot, Janis and West in Dance Eccentrics, and O'Donnell and Blair with The Lunatic Tumblers.
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The Wolf to be staged by Miss Bunting at Majestic
Miss Bunting presents Eugene Walter’s The Wolf a Canadian Northwest tale with Hilda McTavish played by Miss Bunting and Jules Beaubien by G Emmett Whitaker at the Majestic Theater Monday and Tuesday with matinees. The production follows an exact New York replica with forest character and drama.
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Friday the Thirteenth at the Princess Theater
Robert Warwick stars as Robert Brownley in a photodrama based on Frenzied Finance. Beulah, daughter of Judge Sands, aids a rival firm by feeding information to ruin the Brownleys before Bob saves the Exchange. Added vaudeville acts complete the program.
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Milton Schuster to Star In A Prince for a Day at Strand
Milton Schuster, head of his own company, stars in A Prince for a Day opening at the Strand Sunday. He stresses comedy as a business and the need to mind your business and stay clean and free from vulgarity for continued success.
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The Farm Loan Act a New Force in Agriculture
Frank R. Wilson explains the farm loan act as a revolutionary program that promotes land ownership, higher production per acre, and cooperative farming. Reduced interest could save farmers $160 million annually on a $4 billion loan volume, with governance kept by farmers themselves. The act aims to raise fertility, discourage tenancy, and spur farmer cooperation while directing borrowed funds to productive use.
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Sabinal Man Shot In Street Accident
Roy Nixon of Sabinal was accidentally shot on Houston and St. Marys street as a 38 caliber pistol dropped to the pavement and discharged. He was crossing to the Morse Auto Livery garage and taken to P and S Hospital where doctors said the wound was flesh deep with no broken bone or severed artery, though blood loss was substantial.
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Rome wasn't built in a day remark cited by Brooklyn citizens
A teacher asks when Rome was built and a student answers at night. The amused exchange echoes a common quip about Rome's construction.
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