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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
6
The piece argues that senators opposing Brandeis for the Supreme Court are hypocritical, accusing him of trust ties while benefiting from such connections themselves. It contends opponents’ motives are self serving and insincere, highlighting the justice of Brandeis’ nomination.
The San Antonio scene promotes home based getaways as the ideal leisure. Brackenridge Park and Lambert Beach provide public comfort, amenities, and aquatic recreation, drawing home-staying vacationers to relax amid parks, wildlife, and picnics.
The Texas Democratic state convention in San Antonio signals a shift likely to influence future U.S. Senate races. It rejects national prohibition as a party plank, forcing candidates to align with the party or run as independents, and condemns efforts to push prohibition as a political issue.
Medina Lake offers quick getaways a few hours from San Antonio with low costs and day trips possible. The city is gaining recognition as a year round resort, proving that staying home can be a wise and enjoyable vacation choice.
A bold fashion stir emerges as commentators muse on red hair trends. The piece notes past failed color experiments and hints at a new campaign proclaiming redheads supreme. It references a proposed Iridescent Order of Auburn and hints at historical roots of hair symbolism.
The piece playfully traces red hair through history from Cleopatra to Oliver Cromwell and modern figures, noting dyes scarce during war and linking hair trends to social status and professions. It cites Ethel reds, Esau, Cleopatra, Sarah Bernhardt, and others while wryly commenting that history’s red locks do not prove angelic virtue. It also touches on Verdun, Democratic conventions in San Antonio, and ends with the verdict that the San Antonio convention was not a Love feast.
The lower house approved the Lever cotton future bill taxing 2 cents per pound on cotton sold for future delivery. Supporters say it will curb such sales, while critics warn it shifts marketing power to speculators and harms growers. Denison Herald reports.
The minority on the House naval affairs committee seeks a larger building program urged by the Secretary of the Navy. The navy needs ships and crews now and should be under strategic control of experienced officers. Prompt, nonpolitical action is essential or it will be too late.
The New York legislature investigates police wire taps amid questions about munition contracts with European belligerents. The federal district attorney warns that publishing case facts now would hinder federal justice, highlighting tense state federal authority tensions.
The National Foreign Trade council urges a nonpartisan shipping board to guide a revived American merchant marine. It says a $50 million federal bond is far from enough and calls for from $509 million to $1 billion to rehabilitate U S shipping. The council says the bill’s aim is to create lines private firms deem unprofitable, though needed to boost trade.
The Electrical World argues Niagara Falls power underpins major U S and Canadian industry. It highlights inexpensive power fueling chemicals and notes potential future use in fixing atmospheric nitrogen for farming and manufacturing.
Lingerie frocks use net and filet lace to create a durable, stylish outfit. The dress shows a drop skirt over white net, an apron shaped overskirt with a net flounce, and embroidery adding a dainty touch. The bodice includes elbow length sleeves and a high collar, accompanied by a marabout trimmed hat and button boots.
Ned and his water spaniel Mink swim to the pond after sticks and a duck. Mink retrieves both stick and duck, bringing them to Ned despite the duck’s fluttering escape. Ned laughs and cautions how he throws the stick next time as Mink wags his tail in agreement.
Dallas News reports delegates to a San Antonio convention challenged the accuracy of county vote figures for national committeeman. Telegraphic transmission errors may account for some discrepancies, but most challenges target the secretary’s certified table and its correctness.
A detailed method for preparing devilled crabs from live crabs then oven finishing in shells. Crab meat mixed with veloute sauce cream chutney vinegar mustard onions parsley and the claw meat placed back into shells and baked until golden. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
The News notes various challenges to the vote count cast by those authorized to vote. It cannot confirm the exact facts but urges a thorough inquiry and recheck of the secretary's table. It questions whether Mr. Love was defeated based on telegraphic challenges.
The St. Paul Dispatch notes that Northwestern Mexico reporting leads the paper, ahead of European war coverage, highlighting a conflict with regional significance that could alter dynasties and maps of empires. The text frames Mexican events as central to world affairs.
John Barrett argues the U S handling of the Mexican invasion could redefine regional trust more than Europe’s war outcomes. The United States must end the Mexico crisis without complications to reassure Latin American nations. A curious note mentions a large pigeon delaying Poughkeepsie’s mayor by twenty minutes.
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