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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
4
San Antonio Light Circulation Figures From 1916 Audit
The San Antonio Light reports six month totals ending Sept 30 1916 with daily average circulation of 22062 and Sunday 26756. Net paid averages are 20477 daily and 24424 Sunday. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures as authoritative for advertisers. The paper can guarantee 50 percent more paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Wages of lying and the fate of prohibition newspapers
The Vindicator and The National Prohibitionist failed as prohibition grew to be national, not local. Editors conceded truth undermined their cause, leading to elimination as they argued for national prohibition despite Webb Kenyon law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Prohibition
The
Prohibition Party
National Prohibitionist
Supreme Court
Webb-Kenyon
Salem Oregon markets itself as the sole Salem
A Salem Oregon advertising gambit to outshine Salem Massachusetts drew a sharp reply from the Boston mayor who warned that once Salem Oregon grows to fifty thousand and values match Eastern cities they might consider changing the name. The exchange underscores the towns reliance on bold publicity to gain nationwide notice.
Prohibition Folders Face Shift After Court Ruling
The article notes editors concede local prohibition failed and national prohibition now seems nullified by a Supreme Court decision. It argues that prohibition would fail nationwide if it fails in one state, making truthful supporters unlikely to aid the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
United States Supreme Court
Josephus and His Shells in Munitions Debate
The navy secretary Josephus Daniels says American munitions makers underbid. American firms deny low bids. A government plant to produce shells may be needed as Bethlehem Steel had contracted two years ago to build 4200 14 inch shells for 1.515 million dollars with penalties for delay, highlighting strained facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Josephus
Bethlehem Steel Com
United States
Shell contracts and delays in US naval shell program debate
A historical notice argues no shells have been accepted by the US government, citing a company loss of 522,881 dollars and unpaid contracts. It claims government requirements are unattainable, notes fixed bid parity with older 14 inch shells, and predicts delays until Josephus builds production plants by spring, delaying readiness for about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Josephus
Naval Department
President Wilson Awaits Next German Peace Move
President Wilson remains watchful and expectant for Germany to advance a peace initiative signaling cautious optimism and continued diplomatic scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Minnesota Guardsmen Desperate To Return Home
The Minnesota guardsmen endure brutal cold at 31 below zero and express a strong wish to go home, describing themselves as brave soldiers amidst the harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Factory owner sentenced for fire exit violations in New York
A New York factory owner received a Sing Sing sentence for flouting fire escape and unobstructed exit ordinances. The report notes Texas should adopt a similar law to ensure safe building egress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sing Sing
Texas
Serbian Minister Arrives in United States
Ljoubomir Mihailovitch, Serbian minister, has arrived in Washington. The task of introducing him to officials will require an expert linguist and seasoned diplomat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ljoubomir Mihailovitch
United States
Ljoubomir
Washington
Treasury officials note premiums on 1916 coins rise
Treasury officials say sharp dealers have been charging a premium on the 1916 half dollars and quarters, and many buyers are ready to pay it. They claim the public is educated to pay premiums on anything new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Private detective Burns convicted for publishing private papers
William J. Burns, a private detective, is found guilty and sentenced for publishing private papers seized from a New York law firm’s desks. The judge says the case should deter youths tempted to write for tin badges and lessons in becoming detectives by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Burns
New York
Ford Method Proposed to Speed Warship Construction
The Galveston Tribune argues applying Henry Ford’s assembly approach could cut shipbuilding time from about forty-six months to roughly one-third shorter, placing the four-year target on the verge of reality. The piece suggests the Ford system might streamline the new battle cruisers under any conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Henry Ford
Galveston Tribune
Cold Pots in Good Season
Seven inches of snow blanketed the northern half of Texas and frigid conditions reached the coast with steady rain. The moisture promises an excellent spring season. farmers have begun breaking ground and others will plow as soon as soils dry. Houston Post notes Texas will greet spring with a broad smile and a full burn.
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Texas
Houston Post
Critique of Civil Pensions and Need for Reform
The Utica Observer argues pensions are often too generous and allow young retirees to draw fat benefits then work elsewhere. It calls for reforms to ensure pensions go to those who truly need them and funds remain solvent.
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Utica
N. Y
Discovery or hype over the soya bean in New York
The soya bean known as soy has long been grown in the southern United States as a soil builder rather than food. Southern farmers supply New York for the market, while joking about the cost of living movement. The piece questions if cows and beans will be next to gain attention in the city.
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New York
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Proposal to Honor Sam Houston City Monument
A House adopted resolution by Rep H V Fisher of Harris County urges raising a fund for a Sam Houston monument in Houston and proclaims March 2 as Sam Houston Memorial Day to pair with Independence Day observances. The 1918 anniversary marks 125 years since Houston's birth.
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Houston
H. V. Fisher
Harris County
House
Sam Houston
Gompers Defies Law In Rail Strike Debate
The article reports Samuel Gompers stating he would violate a bill barring railroad employee strikes pending investigation. It portrays his stance as defiance of government authority and anarchy, highlighting a broader challenge to state power beyond the bill's policy questions. Galveston News.
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Gompers
Galveston Nave
Princess of Patches Shines as Miss Bunting Chooses Plays
In San Antonio the Majestic Theater hosts The Princess of Patches a South romance full of suspense and humor. Joel Friedkin as Judas and Ed Menlove as the tramp deliver standout character work while Miss Bunting leads with confident selections and strong ensemble support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patches
Miss Bunting
Majestic Theater
San Antonio
Judas
Joel Friedkin
Ed Menlove
Vaudeville Bill Opens At Majestic With Fresh Acts
The Majestic opens tomorrow matinee with Johnny Eckert Billy Parler in The Golf Players a new skit with songs dances and dialogue. The Clock Shop a musical fantasy headlines presented by Sam Chip Mary Marble and eight stars. The Piano Movers and the Actress McDevitt Kelly Lacey perform humorously. Dorothy Brenner brings a brand new act with songs and patter. The Morin Sisters close the bill with a variety show segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Eckert
Billy Parler
T He Clock Shop
Sam Chip
Mary Marble
McDevitt
Kelly and
Lacey
Dainty
Dorothy Brenner
Herbert Moore
Miss Brenner
Morin Sisters
Entertainer Trank Hartley Redefines Juggling Comedy
The review highlights Trank Hartley as a juggling comedian who departs from standard acts with original routines and a sharp comedic twist. It notes DeLisle and Vernon appearing in new character songs and dances alongside his act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLisle
Vernon
Trank Hartley
Intolerance Comes to Grand Opera House in Spectacle
Grand Opera House to show D W Griffiths Intolerance starting Thursday February 6 with matinees Wednesday and Thursday. Seats go on sale Saturday. The film presents four linked stories across modern times ancient Judea medieval Paris and Babylon to critique despotism and human intolerance.
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Grand
D. W. Griffith
Grand Opera House
Dante
Griffith
Judea
Paris
Babylon
Belshazzar
Double Program at Empire Theater Highlights Western Play
A three day run at the Empire Theater presents The Country God Forgot, touted as the era’s top Western. Starring Tom Santschi as Steve Brant with Marshall Neilan writing directing and co producing the Selig Red Seal release. The story follows a miner who seeks gold to provide for his wife amid harsh desert conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Empire Theater
Tom Santschi
McNamara
Marshall Neilan
God
Steve Brant
Grant's Grandson Enlists to Fight in France
Algernon Sartoris, grandson of Ulysses S. Grant, has joined the French Foreign Legion and trains at Levallebonne. A 42-year-old veteran, he served in the Philippines during the Spanish American War, rose to captain, and later held a diplomatic post in Guatemala before marrying Germaine Cecil Noufflard of Paris in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon Sartoris
Ulysses S. Grant
Foreign Legion
France
Levallebonne
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Frederick Dent Grant
Sartoris
Philippines
Theodore Roosevelt
Guatemala
Germaine’ Cecil Noufflard
Aris
Drama of Retribution in Eden Snake Recalled by Wells
A wife restless for outside life longs for release as Craig Wells the government reclamation service paymaster faces a dramatic reckoning. Helen Brant at the center confronts her misdeeds and a great love leads to awakening and joy for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Craig Wells
Government Reclamation Service
Wells
Helen Brant
Brant
Helen
Strand Presents My Wife's Family With Vein of Music
Milton Schuster's comedy My Wife's Family lights the Strand today and Wednesday with a string of musical numbers led by the Frisco Quartet. Dances by the girls and sharp turns by Billie House and Milton Schuster entertain, with a Thursday program change to The Roof Garden Girls. The Strand also shows high quality pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Schuster
Strand Theater
Dixie
Uncle Sam
Frisco
Billie’ House
Milton’ Schuster
Roof Garden Girls
Letters to the Light and Reader Inquiries
Letters discuss letters policy and anonymous submissions at The San Antonio Light. A reader defends enlisted men from the Mississippi regiment and questions why they would not receive cars to return home. A second letter praises the newspaper’s Sunday real estate section and its editor. A reader asks about street sweepers dust tanks and whether they hold water or leak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
A. Rooky
The
San Antonio
John L. Strohm
Tanks In The Desert Remain Quiet On Duty
The report notes the tanks are present but inactive amid unclear purpose. Observers question why units are stationed and when they might engage. Authorities offered no clarification, leaving speculation about their role and timing.
Pancakes Fatal to Five on Illinois Farm
Five members of the Meints family from a farm between Ashkum and Danforth died after eating hurriedly made pancakes. The mother, Mrs. O. K. Meints, is suspected of mixing poison into pancake flour, killing Fred 28 Theodore 26 Irvin 21 Mino 24 and grandson Clarence 7. The father O K Meints was ill and did not eat. The pancake batch was prepared in haste and consumed yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Meinhts
Ashkum
Danforth
Here
O. K. Meints
Fred
Theodore
Irvin
Mino
Clarence Meints
O. K. Meintz
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Emma McChesney
T. A. Buck Featherloom Petticoat Company
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T. A. Buck, Jr
W. A. St. James
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