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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1917
Page
10
Reading from a San Antonio post office entry marks this as second class matter. The publication office is listed as Nos. 609-511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
A twenty-year-old Irish lad Manus Duggan saved twenty-five miners during the Speculator mine disaster near Butte but died heroically at his post. His swift walling of fire and gas, with scarce timber, saved many lives while he sacrificed his own. The story notes his memory endures among the survivors.
President Li of China faces divergent advice from a Japanese adviser and a British adviser, each backed by their governments. A rebellious Chinese general, Chang Hsun, demanded immediate Parliament adjournment, underscoring the confusion and friction within Beijing’s power circle.
The piece argues against wartime political appointees expanding federal payrolls, citing George Creel as press censor and criticizing proposed insect life bureau as unnecessary. It complains of economy efforts being used to justify new government roles and questions effectiveness of the Agriculture Department. It warns of cronyism and political favoritism in new hires during war.
The administration pursues new jobs while critics claim no clear benefit to the people. They call it good politics but poor logic and question the outcome for citizens.
A Texas editorial urges sweeping the state for able-bodied idlers amid labor shortages. It praises harsh policing to force idle men, both black and white, into work, citing a Kansas City sergeant who read hands for work history and rejecting pleas of needing rest.
The article surveys Texas beetles, noting over 300000 insect kinds and the usefulness of beetles in science and daily life. It recounts DeJean, Napoleon’s general called the father of Coleopterists, who collected beetles under fire at Ai Canizas and kept a bottle safe in his holster for a prized specimen.
The article states the German press fears a forthcoming great war, but asserts Germany will not participate. It notes the king of Greece has abdicated and mockingly warns that if the allies continue, America may need a relief commission to care for aged, worn-out rulers and emperors.
A New York judge sentences a slacker to eleven months and twenty nine days in prison. The phrasing implies a shift from military service to prison time with a focus on a strict lockstep routine.
An editorial urges the nation toward a genuine awakening beyond government pleas for funds and lagging public response. It warns that when the blood of trench soldiers calls, the country’s finances must answer.
Indignation in Stockholm over Germany sinking three grain laden Swedish steamers. The El Paso Times notes that starving Swedes could be pushed into war if ports remain blockaded by the nation they helped feed in its hour of stress.
Washington states thirty two towns will house 22 000 soldiers with 2000 buildings each. These barracks will span over a square mile and be the best erected outside a fortress. They may be used for two to five years of training and later as summer camps if pacifist dreams prevail.
The Beaumont Journal discusses war brides and the timing of marriages as the draft begins. It argues wives wait for husbands to return rather than hasten unlawful exemptions, valuing sacrifice and the promise of homecoming as the true test of devotion.
The Galveston Tribune recalls President Lincoln sending Clement Vallandigham to Confederate lines as a stark example of suppressing antiwar dissent. It argues the tactic could apply to modern opponents of the draft, urging citizens to declare loyalty to the United States.
Fossett and Forrest plot to recruit Miss Fannie Thompson a church singer as a theatrical act. They charm her mother and work to land a television style big break, while Miss Thompson’s loyalty and a telegram hint at a staged rise in the touring act.
The Light states letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer and names may be withheld only if desired. Anonymous or typewritten signatures are deemed anonymous, and publication does not imply publisher endorsement of the letter’s policy.
An elderly woman, aged 83, writes a heartfelt letter to her grandson who is stationed at a military training camp. She expresses pride in his service, offers blessings, and hopes for his safety and swift progress in becoming an officer during wartime.
A 1917 Austin letter to Walter discusses patriotism and democracy, contrasting war aims with autocracy. It affirms President Wilson and the national cause, notes growth from military service, and ends humorously about packing and addressing his father.
A vintage cartoon style caption notes talk of a great wave of prosperity sweeping the country, while a speaker admits they struggle to earn enough to avoid being swamped in satire from a Boston Transcript context.
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