Publication Office Address on Travis Street
Publication office located at Nos. 609 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D, as listed for postal and business notices.
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Travis Street
Avenues C and
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
6
San Antonio Light Circulation Figures for Six Months
The San Antonio Light reports six months ending March 31 1917 average daily circulation of 20709 for the daily edition and 24300 for the Sunday edition. Net word averages are 19779 daily and 22378 Sunday. Audit Bureau of Circulation certified figures. The paper claims advertisers can expect 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Liberty Loan oversubscription prompts rebates for large subscribers
The Liberty Loan attracted vast funds with some large subscribers allowed rebates as their allotments are scaled to fit the oversubscription. Those not taken are urged to consider other government relief funds such as the Red Cross, with assurance of future loan opportunities and many places to invest contributions.
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United States
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
Assailing the President and German Press Debates
The piece denounces German newspaper attacks on President Wilsons Flag Day speech, arguing Americans rightly support war if needed and noting US history as liberator not oppressor. It asserts US aims in war and rejects colonial ambitions, while criticizing German anger at Wilsons clarified aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
America
Philippines
Wilson’s Role in Shaping the War’s End
The text argues President Wilson did more to steer Allied aims than earlier fighting, shaping the war’s outcome with the idea to make the world safe for democracy. It says his influence will dominate the finish, likely harming the German cause and provoking German resentment.
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Wilson
America
United States
Irish American Soldier Defies Hyphen Labels in War Service
Michael McNamara, born in Ireland and long a U.S. Marine, returns to fight under the Stars and Stripes after decades abroad. He argues that Irish and American ideals align and warns that applying the hyphen to him would erase his loyal service in multiple conflicts and his pride in a shared liberty.
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United States
Emerald Isle
Ireland
Michael McNamara
Germany
Erin
Michael
American Marine Corps
Nicaragua
Santo Domingo
Haiti
United States Marine Corps
Urging a War Government in the United States
The Chicago Tribune and other papers call for a wartime civilian government to run U S affairs until peace returns. It argues top ex leaders like Taft and Roosevelt could serve without pay, and notes many former administrators possess needed experience, though criticism remains as the war proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
United States
Tribune
Taft
Roosevelt
Coalition governance urged to unite amid wartime
The piece argues for a broad coalition government under Wilson to guide the nation through extended war. It cites past bipartisan support for conscription, notes other nations rely on coalitions, and warns that prolonged conflict will strain party politics and expose administration flaws.
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Democratic Party
Congress
Congressman Kahn
California
Wilson
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
America
Britain Spends Vast Sum in America as War Ends
The article notes Britain is spending 50 million dollars weekly in the United States while Germany believes submarines will end the war. It highlights the high expenditure and strategic belief shaping wartime steps.
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Great Britain
America
Admiral French’s Son Enlists in Army Service
The admiral’s son has enlisted in the army, choosing a path where he will not be required to salute admirals. The move highlights a personal shift from naval to ground service.
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French
Record-High Whiskey and Beer Revenues Hit Fiscal Year Peak
The United States logged their largest internal revenue receipts from whiskey and beer in the last fiscal year amid an unusually dry period. Authorities report unprecedented tax yields reflecting strong lawful alcohol production and consumption.
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United States
Finland Seeks Independence From Russia
Finland's leading classes cooperate for independence separation with a goal that Finland become an independent state among sovereign nations. Democracy needs no secret agents or propaganda as opportunity knocks and bids action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Russia
Fort Worth
A Gallon of Gasoline
A Popular Science note explains gasoline's energy. a gallon can power an automobile for a distance or perform tasks such as milking 300 cows, baling four tons of hay, mixing thirty five cubic yards of cement, plowing three fifths of an acre, or generating electricity for a farmhouse for thirty hours.
German Press Angling To Bolster Morale On U S War Efforts
The excerpt notes German media cheering the United States and predicting a failure of the Liberty Loan while hinting at a broader war effort. It argues German readers will be subtly educated about Americans and a possible large scale war if needed, to shape public perception.
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United States
Germany
New York Evening
Americans Respond to Draft Call With Strong Duty
Washington reports indicate registration will approach 10,000,000 with little shirking of duty under the Selective Draft Act. The government expects an army far exceeding 2,000,000 after exemptions are sifted, with September likely to see a large call to arms.
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Washington
Galveston News
Truth and trust in wartime reporting warned
A Veston Tribune opinion urges Americans to accept full truth about war. It condemns fake reports as treason and calls for steadfast government transparency and courage in facing casualties and national challenges.
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United States
England
France
Germany
America
Veston Tribune
Letters to The Light Require Signatures
The Light notes that letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer and anonymous submissions will be ignored. If a writer desires, their name may be published, but publication does not imply endorsement of the letter by the publishers. Typewritten signatures and stamps are treated as anonymous.
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The
Light
A Believer Speaks On Woman Suffrage In Eagle Pass
A reader from Eagle Pass replies to a Corpus Christi letter on woman suffrage. He argues suffrage can clean politics in other ways, supports literacy tests for voters, praises prohibition progress, and envisions married couples voting for mutual good. He emphasizes educated women will vote intelligently and defends American courtesy and masculine norms.
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Paan
Corpus Christi
John
Miladi
Boehmer
Austin
Tommy Rat
Texas
California
Jane
Hubby
The Bride of Hate at Empire Stars Frank Keenan Today
The Empire presents The Bride of Hate starring Frank Keenan for today only. Set in the antebellum South before the Civil War, the drama by John Lynch avoids northern conflict and creates a realistic southern atmosphere with period costumes and settings. Also showing Pathe News No 47 Know America scenic and a Manhattanese comedy.
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Empire
Frank Keenan
Southland
John Lynch
Pathe News No
America
Brackettville Pioneer John Herzing Sr. Dies
Brackettville Texas June 21 John Herzing Sr. a pioneer resident died Wednesday night after a peaceful end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackettville
Bracketville
Tex
John Herzing, Sr
American jackies to have field day
The American torpedo boat destroyers plan a large field day with running races walking contests and baseball games as part of an athletic program for the crew. A recent baseball game between picked teams ended with the Greys defeating the Blues 15 to 2 amid sailor spectator attendance and American ship presence.
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Associated Press
Jack
New York
London
United States
Whch
Greys
Blues
Pacific Coast League
Colonel Sturgis Guest At Seventh Artillery Banquet
Col S D Sturgis of the Seventh Field Artillery, backed by a Wilson nomination for brigadier general, attended a formal banquet at the Menber Hotel with many officers commemorating days when the unit was highly popular. The gathering included officers from the Seventh, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Regiments and a long list of attendees.
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Col. S. D. Sturgis
Seventh Field Artillery
Wilson
Seventh Artillery
Men- Ber
Seventh
Sturgis
L. R. Holbrook
Nineteenth Field Artillery
H. L. Landers
Twentieth Field Artillery
J. A. Mack
Marion Howze
William E. Dunn
C. W. Harlow
Rumor of Red Cross Supplies Refuted in City
Mrs A B Weakley chair of the Red Cross supply committee denies rumors that San Antonio condemned Red Cross shipments. No goods have shipped since the setup of Red Cross work. Washington orders kept supplies on hand. Boxes prepared in 1916 will be shown next week in Wolff and Marx windows.
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Red Cross
San Antonio
A. B. Weakley
Red Cross Supply Committee
Washington
Wolff & Marx
Purchase of 109 Fine Cattle by Tex. Buyers
Robert Lee Texas reports L. J. Cowart and A. D. Lane purchased 109 head of fine cattle from AoE Saul. The consideration was not disclosed in the brief notice.
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Robert Lee
Tex
Bliss Acts as Chief of General Staff in Scott's Absence
Washington June 21 Major General Tasker H Bliss assistant chief of general staff is now acting chief due to General Hugh L Scott being away. Bliss has previously governed Mindanao and later led the first American army in France, with a long career starting from 1871.
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Scott
Washington, D. C
Tasker H. Bliss
Hugh L. Scott
Russia
General Bliss
United States
Bliss
Mindanao
Philippine
John J. Pershing
France
Pennsylvania
Dry zone urged around Fort Leavenworth by Kansas governor
Governor Arthur Capper of Kansas urged a ten mile dry zone around Fort Leavenworth in a letter to Secretary of War Baker. He cited a Missouri community across the river where soldiers from the fort allegedly obtain liquor, noting the fort’s dry status under a government order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Fort Leavenworth
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Baker
Missouri
Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation
Ten Mile
Pershing in Paris Receives Warm Welcome From France
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes General Pershing’s Paris reception as a stirring display of allied resolve. The crowds hail him as a pivotal figure who embodies American war aims, unity, and total commitment to victory. His presence links history with modern war effort as France and the United States stand together against a shared foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joffre
America
Pershing
Paris
Mexico
Napoleon
Washington
Mic
Marne
Republic
Philadelphia Public Ledger
No Slackers in Coke County
Robert Lee reports no slackers in Coke County after arrests tied to alleged anti conscription activities. Every male resident aged 21 to 31 registered on June 5, dispelling fears of widespread refusal.
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Coke County
Robert Lee
Adventists to Join Hospital Corps in World War II
Seventh Day Adventists issued a statement from national headquarters expressing willingness to serve in ambulance and field hospital roles while mindful of conscientious scruples against combatant service.
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Hospital Corps
Washington, D. C
Seventh Day Adventists
British Cotton Trade Hard Hit
London reports the Liverpool cotton futures market closure. Manchester and Liverpool view it with approval. Trade leaders consider output reduction, government intervention, and possible import controls after postwar wage and price pressures. The Times cites shipping shortages worsened by submarines as the root of the unrest.
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London
Liverpool
Manchester
Federation of
the Times
Balfour Reviews Mission and U S Ties
Arthur J. Balfour described the American mission as a success at a luncheon in London with Empire Parliamentary Association members, Walter Hines Page and others present. He praised US enthusiasm for world freedom and asserted the alliance with the United States rests on moral grounds, not conquest, and will endure until shared ideals are achieved.
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London
Arthur J. Balfour
Foreign Affairs
United States
House of Commons
Empire Parliamentary Association
Walter Hines Page
Herbert H. Asquith
Mr. Balfour
Ambassador Page
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Britain
France
America
Big Drive for Recruits in Chicago
Plans are formed for a large recruitment drive for the National Guard and regular army in Chicago during the coming week. The National Guard is to stand beside the regular army in the move to France, with possible Europe service before long.
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Chicago
National Guard
Wilson
France
Europe
Army Seeks 500 Balloonists for France Service
CHICAGO June 21. Captain Franklin R. Kenney says the Army recruiting office needs 500 men for service in observation and dirigible balloons to reach France soon. Enlistees may see active duty in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Chicago
France
Franklin R. Kenney
Army Recruiting Office
Digby Bell Dies in New York Sanatorium at 68
New York report notes comedian Digby Bell died last night at a city sanitarium after months of illness. He was 68, born in Milwaukee, and achieved fame on stage and screen during his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digby Bell
New York
Milwaukee
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Hate
Eagle Pass, Texas
Colonel Sturgis
Poe
Maj.2gen
H Bliss
Capper
Balfour
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