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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and Gazette report their six months ending September 30, 1916 circulation totals. Daily average copies were 22,062 with net paid 20,497. Sunday edition averaged 26,756 with net paid 24,424. Office at 609 511 Travis Street. Exclusive AP Day Report. Established January 20, 1881.
The Texas Legislature considers an optometry bill to regulate eye glass fitting, restricting it to qualified practitioners and excluding swindlers. Supporters argue it aligns Texas with 38 other states and clarifies optometrists do not practice medicine, while opponents, mainly physicians, resist. The measure is deemed urgently needed with no decent objections.
The Glasgow, a fast cruiser, survived a Chilean sea battle and later helped sink Scharnhorst and Gneisenau with Invincible and Inflexible. Now patrolling the south Atlantic, she hunts the German raider reported near Pernambuco, noted for decisive actions in the war.
The report signals Major General Frederick Funston may decide when the Pershing expedition leaves Mexico. The piece argues Washington seeks the easiest exit, blaming the administration for shifting responsibility and fearing political fallout from either remaining or leaving.
The speaker argues that the current troubles are not of his making and fault lies with the blundering men in high seats at the nation's capitol, warning that any mistake would be charged to those in power.
The piece argues that prohibition measures will dominate legislative action, critiquing the Pro stance as aiming to force propaganda on the public. It warns such tactics ignore other welfare issues and predicts backlash against the restrictive approach, describing it as rule or ruin in essence.
Lawson notes a plan to let Henry handle matters while the National Guard abandons its Pharr camp. A Madrid dispatch hints Alfonso could figure in peace negotiations and should take lessons from Wood- TOW.
Kitchin says administration and House leaders are in harmony on a revenue bill yet differ on revenue sources. German papers claim victory ensures peace while Entente notes insist Allied victory ends the war. Perkins and Colby urge Republicans to reconcile with the Progressives for harmony, prompting questions about their return to the party.
Some House Democrats favor a higher tea tax to boost federal revenue amid the deficit. The subject of tea taxes has long been a sensitive topic in American history. Maryland requests 100 jack rabbits from Texas to release for game propagation, a proposal noted in the same discussion.
The new speaker is Mr. Fuller of San Jacinto County. Despite his prohibition stance he was elected with anti prohibitionist consent. Both factions agreed on him and congratulated him signaling House harmony, as reported by the Austin Statesman.
In the United States people grumble about the high cost of living yet can still obtain goods for their price. By contrast neutral and belligerent European countries face shortages with some items unavailable at any price. Holland foresees a season without white bread, similar to last spring.
A Temple Mirror note laments a Louisiana family killed after a father hoarded four thousand dollars at home instead of banking it. It urges securing money in banks to prevent such violence, condemning money lovers and murderers.
The Japanese bureau chief says the new factory law may reduce female workers to twelve hours a day and improve their moral and physical conditions. He notes nearly 2,000,000 working girls in Japan and calls it a primary step toward better treatment of laborers. There is room for improvement in the Flowery Kingdom.
Orange Judd urges southern state Legislatures to revise land laws and adopt the Torrens system. He notes states must allow valid first mortgages for long-term loans to access the federal farm loan program, and predicts Texas may need to amend its homestead clause to benefit, as it currently raises lending costs for farmers.
The state superintendent urges families to foster the reading habit in children. Emphasizing wholesome books, the piece argues home cultivation beats trash reading and sees the home as the key, with schools partly responsible if the home fails.
Delegates from every district in the West Texas Conference, up to 150 people, are slated to attend a two day evangelistic conference at Travis Park Methodist Church. Bishop E D Mouton will preside with a program featuring Rev C W Weddell and others on topics from revival planning to evangelism in Sunday schools.
A delegation led by Charles C. Smith urged Mayor Brown and Commissioners Kearny and Lambert to pave Jones Avenue from Grand Avenue to Koehler Park, about two miles, citing a pledged improvement. The mayor noted deed language and bond fund limits, promising consideration and cost estimates for a cheaper pavement option. A second group urged grading and topping Olympian Way from McCullough Avenue to Jones Avenue due to severe ruts and near impassability.
The Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College team and Prof J A Evans arrive in San Antonio to survey pecan growing between San Antonio and the Gulf coast. Over about three months they will gather data and headquarters will be in San Antonio. They aim to show growers how grafting native Texas pecans with soft shell varieties can raise quality and marketability amid strong northern and eastern demand.
A vivid San Antonio theatre piece blends vaudeville, comedy and chorus in a potpourri titled A World of Pleasure. The eight scene show features Courtney sisters and Conroy LeMaire among others with patriotic moments and a run of lively songs. Performances continue Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with matinee.
Milton Schuster and company played to four full houses at the Strand with A Prince for a Day lauded as the best tabloid musical comedy this season. Billy House as Mike Murphy drew crowds, and cast members Rob inson Webber Murray Scott Lurgio impressed with songs, dances, and encores. The troupe will perform matinee and nightly shows this week.
Miss Bunting presents Eugene Walter's The Wolf at the Majestic today and tomorrow. The Canadian tale follows Hilda Mc Tavish guided by Jules Beaubein as a woodsman quelling a scheming wolf in man’s form. G Emmett Walker stars in a leading role and the entire cast delivers strong drama.
The production will mirror the original New York presentation with showings today and tomorrow at the Majestic. A matinee is scheduled each day.
The Majestic features The Wail of the Eskimo a grand Alaskan romance with music opening Wednesday matinee. Lew Madden Raymond Bond Gertrude Van Dyke Vincent Van Dyke Leo Zarrell troupe and Josephine Davis headline a varied program alongside Pauline Frederick in The Slave Market at Empire with Meighan Hoff man Playter and others.
Lieu tenant Colonel Harry G. Bishop remains convalescing in a Yuma hospital after being rescued from the Sonora desert. He is emaciated with swollen limbs but able to sleep in a bed for the first time since his January 10 flight from North Island with Lieutenant W A Robertson toward Calexico. Robertson has returned to San Diego for recovery.
The Commercial State Bank relocated Sunday from the Gunter Hotel to new offices in the Gunter building. A modern vault was added at the rear, replacing the former W. H. Whisenant drug store. The vacated hotel quarters will later host Cole Y. Bailey store and related spaces, with plans to occupy the old bank area by February 10 for a clothing shop.
Senator McNealus introduced a joint resolution to amend the Texas constitution for a single tax system. It calls for a vote on the third Saturday in August 1917. Senator Henderson's resolution to memorialize Texas congressional delegations for an East Texas armor plate plant location was adopted. Dayton presented a Grayson County petition urging state wide tick eradication legislation.
New York City added about 200000 residents in 1916 despite a drop in immigration, according to tenement house department estimates. The average yearly growth is about 150000.
Chicago police arrested two detective sergeants and a policeman on gambling charges in a raid on the morgue of a downtown undertaking company. Four others were taken into custody as a curtain separated a card table from two bodies being embalmed.
San Antonio grand opera committee brings the Boston National Grand Opera Company to the Majestic for two performances on February 9. Madame Butterfly in the matinee features Tamaki Miura with an all star cast. Tosca in the evening stars Luisa Villani and Giovanni Zenetello. The company numbers 170. scenery and 55 musicians accompany, with tickets sold at South Texas Music Company.
A Turkish government note to neutrals argues that the Central powers started the war to defend territorial integrity and that Entente ambitions target Central Powers areas. It accuses the Entente of seeking to partition Turkey and of violating nationality by plans for Egypt Cyprus Tripoli and Constantinople. Turkey claims victory in defending its liberty and independence and says the Entente bears responsibility for ongoing bloodshed.
City National Bank has received the new 1917 quarter dollar for distribution. The coin features a simple design with Liberty on the obverse and an American eagle with United States of America and E Pluribus Unum on the reverse. A ring of stars and In God We Trust are present with the date at the bottom.
Port Arthur Texas faced a gas shortage after a plant explosion last night and storage supply exhaustion at 8 this morning. Local residents relied on alternative fuels as service remained disrupted.
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