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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
6
An Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report from the Associated Press details ongoing events, noting sourcing from AP correspondents and reporting highlights across regions. The dispatch emphasizes timely, concise updates suitable for daily newspaper use.
The National Rifle Association reports explosive growth since 1916 with 1082 civilian clubs 71 college clubs 44 preparatory and military school clubs and 118 high school clubs totaling 80 000 to 90 000 members Texas leads with 23 civilian clubs and one high school club The movement aims to train marksmen for national needs while keeping peace efforts intact with free arms and ammunition to spur participation.
The University of Texas Law Association has organized meetings in Austin to craft sweeping reform proposals for the state’s judiciary. The group argues many changes are needed to address systemic evils and restore just outcomes, though lay opinion questions feasibility and technique.
The University Law Association, formed by experienced UT Law graduates, seeks major court reform. They propose expanding the Supreme Court to fifteen justices, abolishing other appellate bodies, creating nine judicial districts with seven judges each, and establishing new courts including probate and commissioners courts. They argue reforms would end contradictory pool hall rulings and improve justice nationwide, while noting political tensions between Progressives and Republicans.
The piece argues Roosevelt declined the Progressive nomination to balance desires for revenge against Wilson with relief over the 1912 Republicans' hurt. It notes loyal Progressives misread politics while cautious observers saw the Colonel’s choice as personal and strategic. The article hints the Progressive party dissolved after Roosevelt’s withdrawal, suggesting doubts about the party’s principle.
The article defends Commissioner Uhr's authority to name his department’s employer, citing the charter’s aim to end spoils and autocratic rule. It argues the court upheld the people’s will, limiting interference by Mayor Brown and several commissioners, and notes prior cases indicating overestimation of responsibility by city leaders.
The Illinois State Journal notes women in Europe increase social activity and step into new roles during unrest and war. It cites examples from China and Mexico showing growing liberty and public influence, including Mexico's first congress of women with 700 delegates.
The Beaumont Enterprise notes that rural credits remain a tough issue for Congress. While better borrowing facilities are needed, current systems are costly and induce overborrowing. Cheaper, readily available money could raise leverage, risking holders of debt and land values in many cases.
The New York World proposes lighting the Bartholdi statue at the harbor entrance to keep its message bright day and night. A fund has begun for the lighting system with federal support sought to maintain it, reflecting an enduring bond from the Old World to the New.
A Scientific American note explains that even minor hand scratches send Bethlehem Steel Plant workers to the dispensary where doctors decide work readiness. It cites that over 1300 workers visit weekly and warns injuries can worsen to amputation or death, underscoring the need for medical precaution.
The Kansas City Journal notes a new crisis in China with likely revolutionaries gaining control and exiling or retiring imperialists from the Yuan Shikai administration. It asserts a republic may emerge and people will gain influence after the Yuan Shi Kai era.
A reader argues the M E Church South must interpret its laws against dancing, noting 1858 court rulings and stressing that rescinding rules does not prove support for dance. J E Harrison and others discuss belief, science, and faith, asserting sentiment guides thought toward a supreme being and a future life.
A Mexican official stationed in Torreon refutes claims of spying for General Villa and asserts no faction ties in Mexico. He notes a recent pardon by Carranza forces and arrival in the U S to visit his son, describes stable conditions in Torreon, and says Americans there number five with no harassment. He speaks on business for the Port of Liverpool and finalizes with thanks.
The fashion note emphasizes white sport clothes as daily essentials and evening wear as equally important. Summer wardrobes favor short full evening gowns with bodice details and voluminous filmy skirts. Wraps in pastel or vivid taffeta or faille, often unlined with ribbon or chiffon lining, dominate, with velvet ribbons and marabout borders creating refined color notes.
A letter from H. C. Futrell of Company D Second Texas Infantry Don na Texas defends militia service saying they did not enlist for food and shelter. He argues begging is honorable and disputes pay parity with regulars as insufficient for basic comforts.
Thanking the regular for his dollar and hoping to receive the goods soon, Private John A Sheehan of Co D Second Infantry U S Volunteers writes from Donna Texas.
A court scene recalls tram Ines failing under wear and tear and defendants blaming a wet summer. An eminent counsel browbeats a witness who finally concedes a noticeable summer anomaly, the judge insisting on a direct answer. The witness recalls being tormented by beastly files less than usual.
The invention features forks that extend up to three feet for cooking over open flames. The device uses a telescoping design to lengthen the handle for safe grilling and reach.
A 77, Let 47AZ ADS WANA a We ODAS DAINTIEST DISH S COOKERY If BECOME A NOBLE SCIENCE. Baked mackerel is praised for its color and freshness, with instructions to stuff the fish with forcemeat, bake for half an hour, and serve with maitre d hotel sauce, parsley, and lemon. The forcemeat combines butter, bacon, savory herbs, parsley, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasoning.
In Sleepy Time Tales Tiny Tim finds a friend in Tiny Thistle the gnome, who needs a dress. Jenny Wren and Mrs Robin gather bluebird brown and red feathers to craft a lovely dress, delivered by noon. The birds rejoice and the Gnomes invite them to visit Tiny Tim and Tiny Thistle.
The tale follows Lapkin and Anna Semionowna as they bond over a riverside engagement long sought yet tested by Anna’s brother Kolja. Kolja demands bribes to stay quiet, buys buttons and later earns mercy after a comic ear-pulling celebration of the couple’s commitment.
The text recounts Sir Archibald Geikle, a Scotsman, laughing at a joke about English and Scots visiting the pyramids. The Englishman admires the sight while the Scot shakes his head, lamenting the “mason work” and no rent.
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