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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
4
An article argues that Sing Sing prisoners seeking release to enlist in the U S Army reflect outdated views. It notes Uncle Sam rejects felons with prison records, civil or criminal, and clarifies that enlistment favors lawful, well behaved individuals, not jailbirds.
The Actors' Union negotiates with theatrical managers to win guaranteed rights for performers. About 350 to 400 actors, including leaders, join the alliance and may refrain from engagements with managers who refuse demands. The piece frames it as wage talks but notes the aim is broader protections and benefits, not pay alone.
The article argues actors earn fair wages only relative to their frequent unemployment and long rehearsals. It notes grievances include half pay during Christmas and Holy Week, one sided contracts, and actors must buy their own costumes. A reform push by a committee of business leaders may improve conditions, though wage levels remain unresolved.
A Vienna dispatch says George Fred Williams, U S ambassador to Greece, sent a circular to European powers offering America’s good offices to restore peace in Albania. The article says Albania’s fate is Europe's affair, not the United States, and criticizes Secretary Bryan and his policies in the Americas.
A brief excerpt promises a remedy for those who have abused stimulants or alcohol and fear a violent reaction labeled The D T s. The text invites readers to seek a hopeful cure, suggesting relief for those in danger of withdrawal symptoms.
A Boston physician Dr Andreas proposes a novel cure for delirium tremens and drunken binges using ice cream and chocolates. He argues cold, fatty cream can absorb alcohol and soothe the stomach, while candy may neutralize alcohol in the blood. critics warn of practical downsides and the patient’s willpower.
A Philadelphia Ledger editorial argues interlocking or dummy directors fail to improve corporate governance. It urges Congress to craft a law that ensures sound directing by all directors rather than merely banning one person from serving on multiple boards.
A Kansas City Star quotation portrays Roosevelt as willing to seize and run Pennsylvania anthracite mines, sparking unease among elite owners while the masses cheer, arguing for justice over reverence for property and state authority. The piece contrasts feared anarchy with populist backing for bold action.
A Galveston Tribune letter notes coal mining and seafaring as highly dangerous occupations. It cites 364 coal miners killed in April, up from 285 last year, and 2875 coal miner deaths in 1913. The writer urges a system to compensate dependents of injured or deceased workers.
An April 26, 1655 letter from the Dutch West India Company to Governor Stuyvesant approved Jewish settlement in New Netherland with self supporting housing. The article traces how immigrant Jews thrived through thrift in rag trade, junk, and industry, noting low pauper rates and rising prosperity despite hardship.
The New York Press reports distrust of an anti-trust measure facing heavy resistance from big business and organized labor. Little labor has not yet voiced a position, while alarm grows over potential threats to bread and butter. Critics argue the legislation stems from partisan mood within the Democratic party rather than clear public demand.
A pretty passerby on Houston street watches Mexican laborers trenching cement for an upcoming electric lighting system. She imagines flowers and trees along the avenue as her escort stays silent, reflecting on the city beautification vision.
The Nebraska state penitentiary, led by Warden Fenton, launches a correspondence course using University of Nebraska extension material. Inmates study regular university and common school subjects, with fees waived and credits awarded on examinations. The program aims to turn prisons into schools and improve outcomes.
A Providence Journal note discusses the decline of classical oratory in public life. It cites the presidents Vera Cruz tribute speech as lacking old style eloquence and suggests Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address began a new, concise public speaking era.
Daily Fashion Hint notes taffeta is fashionable for both little tots and grown ups this season. A small coat for a girl features ruffles wide collar and cuffs with ties. Pussy willow taffeta in light blue suits the outfit. Rosebud trimmed bonnet matches. White hose and button strap slippers complete the summer look.
A brief remark notes that clear concise speech, whether factual or emotional, outperforms florid phrasing. It says occasional flashy oratory still pleases some audiences, but contemporary taste favors straightforward, sincere delivery that resonates with thoughtful listeners.
The Baltimore American notes Japan's cotton spinning boom rising spindles from 760,000 in 1897 to over 2,000,000 in 1911, with 400,000 added in 1912. The industry, about 60 years old, is boosting Japan's competition with the West by exporting to India and China. Japanese spinners maintain strong dividends while expanding.
A mother asks her three children to care for their sister Amy and bring lunch. They buy a strawberry tart from the pastry shop with their pennies and share it in three parts. A dog snatches the tart but their mother reveals she packed a large tart for each of them.
The New York Tribune denounces the U S Senate for blocking aid from the General Education Board to farm demonstration work tied to the Agriculture Department. It notes the board funded a large program from 1906 to 1913 and 1918-14, reaching thousands of farmers and students, while praising Dr Seaman Knapp and Bradford Knapp for their roles and condemning the action as petty demagoguery.
The Waco Times-Herald questions whether the United States is bound to collect tolls from coastwise traffic through the Panama Canal, arguing the treaty with Great Britain offers no obligation to do so. It credits Mr. Root of New York for clarifying the possible exemption authority.
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