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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
4
Exclusive AP day report text from The San Antonio Light and Gazette with publication office address at 509 511 Travis Street. Entry notes standard newspaper masthead details and postal classification for San Antonio.
The notice lists daily and Sunday rates for carrier and mail subscriptions, with 1 month to 1 year options and special prices. It also instructs readers to report address changes with old and new addresses, and provides contact phones. It notes the paper is available at hotels and newsstands nationwide and lists Paul Block Inc offices in New York Chicago Boston Detroit.
The San Antonio Light reports May 1916 daily average circulation of 21 009 copies and Sunday 24 836 copies. Net paid averages were 19 335 daily and 22 086 Sunday after deductions. Audit Bureau certification supports advertiser confidence and asserts higher paid donations direct to San Antonio homes than competitors.
The Texas Democratic executive committee is accused of rush to place a prohibition ballot question after accepting a petition with possible irregularities. Secretary Charles J. Kirk defends fairness while admitting doubt about compliance and questions whether signatures were properly verified.
Dr. David Starr Jordan travels to Albuquerque amid war prep debates. Local press condemns his stance on peace and preparedness as unpatriotic, urging citizens to support national policy and push the country toward unity in face of possible conflict with Mexico.
The article discusses concerns about fraud and illegality in a petition drive. It quotes Mr. Kirk claiming a head turn at the petition reveals illegality and critiques the committee for unfairness to both the Anti-Saloon League and Texas citizens. It condemns the committee for misrepresentation and excessive fairness.
In a New York Press Club address President Wilson defends American investments in Mexico arguing they spurred progress and prosperity. He questions why investors should be suspected, noting the vast one billion dollar stake and the broad benefits to Mexican wages and industry.
A Muskogee court acquits Mrs Ida Hadley of murder on insanity grounds after she and her husband killed Sheriff Jake Giles. She is later sentenced to ten years for attempting to break jail, prompting calls that miscarriages of justice fuel lynch mood and criticism of courts.
The passage argues that intervention in Mexico would not increase investment value and that many investments are ruined. It contends President Wilson misreads the Democratic pledge to protect Americans abroad and urges Congress to declare no future Mexican investments will be protected by the United States government.
A section of the preparedness parade in El Paso featured native Texans described as Mexicans, provoking critique over attitudes toward the Mexican vote. The Waco Times-Herald notes thousands along the Rio Grande remain loyal to the American flag.
The Fort Worth Record notes Japan and Russia moving toward a new alliance for Asiatic trade and territory after peace. It warns Japan is expanding holdings as Europe faces turmoil, while the Far East nation grows its empire amid regional shifts.
The Brownsville Herald notes that civic improvements are spreading nationwide as cities aim to foster pride and progress. Cities anticipate parks, playgrounds, ornamental lighting, shade trees, and beautification efforts to create real city beauty.
San Felipe in Austin county, a 150 population town with about 65 voters, holds over $100,000 in loans, making it the world’s wealthiest municipality of its size. Once Texas’s first capital and a key river crossing on the main route to the western frontier.
A recipe states a rich consommé from veal bones and meat. It details cutting meat thinly, simmering with herbs mace and vermicelli for twelve hours, reducing to three pints, skimming, straining, chilling, and serving with salted crackers. Beef cubes offer a lighter alternative.
James Rolph Jr the mayor of San Francisco has made about one million dollars in three ship trades He sold the Annette Rolph II for 1 750 000 after contracting at 750 000 then bought back for 1 500 900 and resold for 1 750 600 The ventures involved Norwegian interests and prior contracts For example the Annette Rolph I was completed after a 635 000 contract sold for 1 000 000 The General Pesquiera bought for 175 000 was sold thrice for profit and Rolph notes his risk taking amid wartime shipping uncertainty.
Prominent German Americans in Utica predict party lines will drop this year as they unite to oppose Wilson. George S. Viereck of Fatherland predicts Justice Hughes will win due to pro British bias, framing the issue as a stance against Wilson rather than domestic politics. A French inventor also introduces paddle wheels for boats operated by hand.
Mary explores the country with curiosity and patting a new bossy calf. The calf goes missing after being hidden by its mother. Mary locates the calf in a bushes, wreaths it with flowers, and leads it home to a joyful reunion with her mother.
The Kansas City Journal asserts that Wilson is not an untried man for the Democrats. He is familiar to households and respected for readiness and undivided Americanism. The paper emphasizes his courage and dedication to the country’s honor.
Daily Fashion Hint surveys silk sweater styles from gay checks to stripes with colors from rose to orange. Raglan sleeves and Byron throat collars appear, paired with white basics for a summery, modish look. A blue and white check ensemble with white skirt and accessories completes the scene.
The speaker notes Wilson’s patience and open minded approach to all sides of issues. He asserts the public already knows Wilson well and loves him, arguing there is no need to introduce him to the nation as he stands in the tradition of Lincoln.
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