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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
4
Legislature considers statewide requirement for headlights that illuminate the roadway while reducing glare. New York practice cited with tested patented lenses or ground lenses as compliant devices. Police to specify approved devices and seize nonconforming cars as public nuisances.
A German military attache in San Francisco marks his infant daughter with a coat of arms to identify her in a hospital nursery. The piece argues that birth and death, not caste or nobility, define humanity and that even a noble birth cannot set a child apart from others. A laundry mark is suggested as a simpler option.
A traveler notes that after circling the globe he found two constants in every country: the children and their dogs. He calls them the inhabitants of the only real democracy in life.
The piece argues the United States must act to aid Mexico after the Pershing withdrawal. It urges recognizing Carranza, sending an ambassador, and financing restoration of normal conditions, with loans or bond underwriting and extradition of traitors, while guarding the border and expediting action before Europe’s claims press Mexico after the war.
The piece contrasts Allied optimism with German resolve as World War I enters a tense third year. Haig asserts Allies can break German lines when weather allows, while German leaders claim victory through force. References to Somme conditions and open-field warfare feature amid broader trench warfare history.
The piece speculates on German moves near Basle and a possible attempt to turn the French left, arguing that such a blunder would rally neutrals to the Allies. It cautions against Swiss neutrality violations, notes the vast costs of prolonged war, and predicts decisive western actions. It also mentions food restrictions and warnings to Villistas, with a aside on merchant ship losses in 1916.
Secretary Lansing states that with Pershing's expedition withdrawn the United States maintains its existing policy toward Mexico. The note underlines continuation of nonintervention and pursuit of stability through diplomatic means and limited military engagement if necessary.
The text rails at presidential denunciations of Wall Street and mocks Democrats in the House Rules Committee for shielding brokers in a leak inquiry, calling the stance both amusing and disgusting.
The Temple Telegram warns auto speedsters that reckless driving could bring jail sentences of one to six months. It notes that public place car antics signal trouble for every other car owner.
Dispatches report the U S military governor in Santo Domingo trenching and removing Dominican ministers in Washington and Havana. A Texas city is noted as potential area for operations aiding the people’s business.
A Sherman Democrat editorial argues Grayson County thrives on diversified farming. It says a skilled farm demonstration agent can lift net incomes across every farm, with the agent’s fee vanishing beside the gains.
The article outlines U S territorial expansion from 892135 square miles to 3,743,444 square miles. It cites the Louisiana Purchase 827,987 miles Florida 58,666 Texas 389,166 Gadsden Purchase 1853 Alaska 590,884 and island acquisitions leading to current area.
The Louisville Courier-Journal mocks suffrage protesters at the White House calling them silly sallies and crazy-janes and urges Woodrow Wilson to act. It links banners like No votes for women no children born to men and No ballots no babies to threaten extinction.
The secretary of the Navy is criticized for awarding armor piercing projectiles to Hadfields of England, underbidding American firms by about $200 per shell. The Boston Post calls the move a disgrace and says steel firms overcharged by exploiting ignorance of English bids, revealing an eye opening scandal.
Rose Stahl headlines the Grand Opera House production of Our Mrs. McChesney a Ferber adaptation about Emma McChesney a traveling saleswoman for a Petticoat firm. Her son Jack falters risk but she strives to shape him while saving the company from crisis.
Sam Chip and Mary Marble lead an eight star company in The Clock Shop at the Majestic opening matinee. John L. Golden presents a musical fantasy praised for tuneful music and fancy dances. Other offerings include The Piano Movers and the Actress and The Golf Players with Johnny Eckert and Billy Parker. Dorothy Brenner returns with a new act featuring songs by Herbert Moore. The Morin Sisters and De Lisle with Vernon perform new material plus Frank Hartley the juggler and comedian who has appeared at London venues and before royalty.
D W Griffiths spectacle Intolerance opens at the Grand for three nights starting Tuesday with matinees Wednesday and Thursday. Four stories span Judea Paris Babylon and a modern midwestern city showing the evil of mankind. The production includes a mile long Babylonian banquet hall scene and a large orchestra with many effects. Seats go on sale Saturday morning. Curtain at 2 pm for matinees and 8 pm for evening shows.
Milton Schuster presents the musical comedy My Wife's Family at Strang Theater with dancing girls. Tonight through Saturday the two act farce The Roof Garden Girls concludes the engagement. Reviews praise the show's comical features and new picture programs accompany performances.
The Tzigani Troupe of Arab acro bats adds dramatic verity to Aborn Opera Company's New York revival of The Bohemian Girl. The troupe, imported by Hassen Ben Ali, performs in a Hungarian street fair scene as part of Balfe's opera.
The Empire Theater presents The Country That God Forgot a sweeping Western tale. Tom Santschi stars in a role rivaling his Spoilers performance as a desert heat tale unfolds with a doomed love triangle and a hard fate on the sands. A Pathe Weekly film is also shown today.
A rugged man faces intrigue, crime, and sincere love in isolation. In the end a stark awakening follows as consequences strike, changing fates for Helen Brant and the punished figure like the Snake in Eden.
Letters from Russell C. Hill and George J. Roark praise the Sunday January 28 real estate and development section of The San Antonio Light. Both writers urge continued city boosting coverage to foster local confidence and progress.
The body of M F Heck a farmer near Smithville and former owner of Heck Machine and Supply Co of San Antonio will be buried Thursday afternoon in Dignowity Cemetery. The funeral follows a 3 PM service at the Masonic Temple. A dying man Louis Briggs was found near the farm with a pistol and empty cartridges. A relative says the two men had no quarrel over money and the death remains a mystery.
The San Antonio Trades Council endorsed C. W. Woodman for state labor commissioner and sent J. W. Ellett to Austin to work on his behalf. Woodman was renominated by Governor Ferguson but Senate confirmation was delayed. The resolution urged confirmation and defended his labor service, with copies to Senators Bee and Hudspeth and to Governor Ferguson.
Many visitors arrive daily as hotels and cottages report a bustling season with few vacancies. A register at the Commercial Association helps travelers from Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma reconnect, while others come from most states.
Friends of Will W. Wood the Texas game fish and oyster commissioner are pressing him to seek the state comptroller post to succeed Henry B Terrell who will run for governor in two years. Tom Bell the state purchasing agent department chief clerk is also said to be considering entering the contest.
Representative Lange of Bexar county introduced in the House a bill to amend an act creating the San Antonio Independent School District. The measure expands the school board’s scope and clarifies several of its acts previously in doubt.
Mrs Johnson asks why her dog is being whipped and Mr Gap Johnson from Rumpus Ridge Arkansas explains he plans to visit town and will likely see the dog cause trouble, so he says he is beating it now to finish it quickly. The exchange shows rough rural discipline and a tense domestic scene.
Henry P. Fletcher prepared to depart for Mexico within days to become American ambassador to Carranza's government. He will be accompanied by embassy staff and carry full instructions on protests to foreigner protections and Mexican constitutional provisions. A reciprocal ambassador is expected from Mexico and several hundred border troops and consuls will be withdrawn or reassigned as diplomacy resumes.
Antonio III, king of the 1917 Fiesta San Jacinto, will open San Antonio’s spring festival with a grand ball. Gran Quivera members plan a late Fiesta week entry with an 8 p.m. Monday arrival, a parade, and a ball at the hotel. Committees were appointed to oversee parade, costumes, and events.
San Antonio golfers received notices of the Houston Country Club fourth annual mid winter invitation to be held February 21 through 24. The committee led by L. H. Attwell J. B. Rice Henry Stude J. C. Dionne and J. S. Bonner offered a detailed program with multiple flight and consolation matches for handicaps from scratch to 18. A left handed match and several open handicap events are included with prose on permitted talk during play.
Children, settlers, Confederate veterans and citizens attended a ceremony dedicating a commemorative tablet at 303 Willita Street where General Cos signed capitulation articles in 1835. The San Antonio Water Supply Co owned the house and donated the tablet to the Texas Historic Landmark Association.
Mercantile tile and real estate men were surprised by news that a five and ten cent store chain leased a premier Fifth Avenue site opposite the public library below Forty second Street. The 42 year term carries an aggregate rent near 4.5 million dollars.
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