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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1918

Page

3

Slayden Endorsed by Champ Clark Amid War Debate

The Slayden campaign touts Champ Clark's endorsement as proof of alignment with Wilson’s war aims, while critics note Slayden’s prior opposition to key Wilson measures and draft policy. They recount Clark’s own stance against the McLemore resolution and suggest the endorsement reflects political maneuvering.

Slayden Fourteenth Champ Clark House of Representatives Wilson Judson Harmon Ohio Harmon McLemore Clark

Local news exchanges face looming prohibition

The article argues that a government rule banning free newspaper exchanges would shrink each paper to its local area. It warns prestige and reach would erode for large dailies and that editors in county seats could lose access to wider viewpoints, with publishers and the public bearing the cost.

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Editorial on newspaper exchanges and regulatory control

The piece argues that limits on newspaper exchanges would hobble editors and reduce cross‑paper communication. It cautions government boards to regulate fairly and avoid ego driven overreach, noting editors’ willingness to serve during wartime but not be handicapped by restrictive rules.

Bor Npon Southwestern New Order Wills Tia Texas America Amanda Mainé

Deport the Anarchists and Strengthen Immigrant Policy

A House vote on the alien anarchist deportation bill would remove limits on deporting dangerous aliens. proponents urge rapid enactment to curb disloyalty and protect government by consent of the governed during wartime and beyond. The piece argues prior hospitality enabled agitators and stresses the need to root out anarchists among residents regardless of length of residence.

House of Representatives United States House

Without Neighbors A Mirror On Community Frictions

A fragment contemplates a world without neighbors, suggesting peace and quiet if neighbors did not intrude. It hints that when children cause trouble, the fault is often laid at the door of neighbors, reflecting social tensions in a communal setting.

Neighbors and the old time spirit of friendship

A narrative reflects on a row of neighborhood characters from the meddling gossip to the helpful volunteer. It contrasts past camaraderie with present criticism, noting the value of neighbors despite faults. The piece also touches on morning papers wire pulling and a claim about Mrs Busch funding hospitals.

Cams Bors

The Dimple Thieves Poem on Monroe Street

A poet recalls a humorous tale of a girl named Marty teased by a playful “dimple thief.” The piece suggests tears from dimples, with a mother urging discipline and a warning to children to smile and not cry as a way to help “catch the dimple thieves.”

Monroe Street Marty Jay Birden Kansas City

The Majestic and Princess Theaters Feature Varied Acts

The Majestic bills two top comedies Al Shayne and Harry and Emma Sharrock in Behind the Grand Stand. The Zara Carmen Trio and Kinkaid Kitties headline Royal Theater acts with music and bagpipes. Photoplay features Harold Lockwood in Lend Me Your Name and The Folly of a Life of Crime. Tom Edwards at the Princess offers ventriloquial novelty. The Three Kindred Girls Utopian Four and Nell O Connell also appear.

Shayne Sharrocks Majestic al Shayne Beauty Harry Emma Sharrock al Slayne the Royal Royal Theater June Mills Harold Lockwood Phyline Curley Peggy Provost Tom Edwards The Princess Princess Theater Harmony Singers Nell O'Connell Chicago Daily News Mrs O'Connell the Palace

When a Man Sees Red at the Grand today

The Grand showcases William Farnum in When a Man Sees Red a gripping photodrama praised for strong acting and thrilling scenes. The four day engagement ends today with Eva Tanguay’s She Wild Girl to follow for the remainder of the week.

Eva Tanguay

Hobby Supporters Liable After Accusations About Ferguson Ally

Mrs Solon Stewart accuses Hobby lobby of libel over claims linking her Ferguson activity to disloyalty. She defends her son Selo K Stewart, noting his service in the royal garrison artillery in France and current posting in Mesopotamia. She cites British consul Alfred Ogaton for verification.

Ming Ferguson Alfred Ogaton Galveston Texas Selo K. Stewart Royal Garrison Artillery France Mesopotamia Solon Sthwart

Full Citizenship Granted to Army Men at Camp Scurry

In Corpus Christi division, Judge James Hutcheson granted full American citizenship to fifty soldiers at Camp Scurry and General Army Hospital No. 165 within an hour. Recipients include 21 from Britain and others from Greece France Italy Norway Russia Sweden Venezuela and one from Poland.

Corpus Christi Tex James Hutcheson Houston Federal Court United States Army Camp Scurry General Army Hospital No. 165 Great Britain Greece Belgium Denmark France Venezuela Park Hutcheson Masterson J. J. Greely St. Paul Minn Crownsville Wort Ringgold Laredo

Plan New Scenic Road Across Continental Divide

Plan calls for a modern automobile trail built by the state highways commission linking Glacier Park in the west to Belton, spanning fifty miles across Montana’s wild country and crossing Skyline Pass. The route will cut north of Helena and cross the continental backbone through prime wilderness home to the mountain lion, grizzly, deer, and timber wolf.

Melena Mont Continental Divide Glacier Park Belton America State Highways Commission Helena Wilds Montana

Corpus Christi Women Register for July Primary Vote

Nueces County women are registering for the July 27 primaries, with early totals showing about 1100 registered by midweek. Robstown leads with 155 registrations, Bishop 138, and Corpus Christi Sixth Ward 1134, as women split town and country areas and many pledge support for A. P. Barrett for Congress.

Corpus Christi Nueces Robstown Bishop A. P. Barrett Congress

Army Post Plans Big Singing Event at Fort Sam Houston

About 6000 soldiers are expected to participate in a Thursday night singing event at Fort Sam Houston. Gen. J. A. Ryan invites civilians and military personnel to attend as Hi W. Kinsey directs the program. The post will reserve space for parking and the concert will feature America and other national airs along with allied tunes.

Fort Sam Houston Post Pola Feriy J. A. Ryan America Singing Army Hi. W. Kinsey Commission On Training Camp Brownsville Eagle As3 del Rio Laredo

Texas National Guard regiments may anchor at Alpine or Fort Stockton

Announcement from Southern Department leaders says new Texas National Guard cavalry regiments may be established at Alpine or Fort Stockton with inspection ongoing. Initial plans cited San Antonio for mobilization, but sites at Camp Logan Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley are also discussed.

Texas National Guard Cavalry Alpine Fort Stockton Southern Department Willard A. Holbrook Robert. J. Reaney Quartermaster Department San Atonio Jack of Water Camp Rullis Camp Stanley Camp Logan Camp Lowie Taent Gilbert C. Eastman R. O Washington Cenny Stanley Camp Bullis Reservoi

Quaytat and Whims of a Fractured Era

A scattered London to Kansas City miscellany questions Quaytat fate and mocks modern life. It jokes about celluloid collars and war nerves while noting a Finnish Diet president and a former Russian duke become London clerks.

Pittsburg Svinkaufved London

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