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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
3
A critical examination argues the Mann Act, praised to curb serious crime, has been misapplied across the country. It cites a Baltimore case where crossing state lines and a non common carrier car failed to meet federal proof, urging an amendment to limit enforcement to intended serious offenses.
The piece criticizes William Jennings Bryan for resigning as Secretary of State. It accuses him of egotism and misjudgment, alleging his actions risk provoking war with Germany. The author argues the German government misreads American sentiment on war.
Fragmentary remarks recount the resignation of Mr Bryan and the Wilson administration's handling of foreign policy. Views split over whether Bryan's departure weakens peace efforts or hardens stance toward Germany. The piece notes potential estrangement between the United States and Germany and questions the timing's impact on national unity.
The German government concedes fault in sinking the Culflight, alleging a mistaken identity of the vessel and urging reparation. The incident echoes Lusitania era assumptions about armed ships, as Germany cites doubts about U S armed cruisers and Von Bernstorff notes alleged arms shipments to allies, all contradicted by evidence.
The text discusses German naval conduct and its clash with U S policy. It references President Wilson’s note urging submarine commanders to avoid attacking neutral vessels and to seek assurances, contrasting this with Germany’s asserted approach. The piece warns that diverging positions risk grave U S complications.
The letter from Mrak 3, Walsh, as chairman of the Industrial Commission expresses a calm tone and a pledge to avoid controversy regarding the Colorado episode and Rockefeller, urging restraint and predicting no further public remarks. It credits Rockefeller with keeping temper under pressure, acknowledges public sympathy for Walsh, and calls for measured deliberation by the commission.
A senior at the University of California has created two new vial devices to halt copper smelting fumes by a hydro vacuum method, promising cheaper copper production. The writer opines this breakthrough, though aimed at students, could justify higher adoption as other students face housing shortages.
Chicago's retiring public welfare official notes men who marry after age four are less prone to divorce than those who wed between seventy and one. She says youth's giddiness and social norms drive divorce, while the system’s openness inflates current divorce rates affecting both genders.
The article argues against a new congressional session to strengthen national defenses. It proposes increasing the standing army to 120,000 with a reserve of 1,000,000, and emphasizes forming an effective reserve force for rapid mobilization. It cites the Fuvelaon plan for a 100,000 strong army with federal control, navy support, and coastal protection using cruisers, airplanes, and marines.
Fragmentary note mentions Roosevelt and Mexico with references to plans and declarations. Key names implied include Louisian winners, Roven gelt, Mirape, Mexing, Mexico by July 4, and a 6 declaration of udepamdenes. Text is garbled and uncertain but hints at political aims and timelines involving the United States and Mexico.
A garbled romance scene unfolds with Bliss and Munroe plotting schemes as Lee Payne and Ary face social entanglements. Prolonged flirtation, wedding talk, and a tense undercurrent hint at conflict, while characters quarrel and cooperate amid a chaotic town backdrop.
A distraught male protagonist is drawn toward a woman he loves as the city’s chaos and hungry crowds surge around them. He struggles with restraint amid a revolver’s report and a tense plea for patience before a final, unsettled moment unfolds.
An OCR fragment narrates a fanciful tale about Tag a little white Jivdle and his mistress, with misadventures involving a cat and a leash. The piece includes disjointed dialogue and nonstandard names, mixing whimsy with domestic scenes and a missing phone incident.
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