San Antonio Light circulation figures audited for six months
The San Antonio Light reports six month period ending Sept 30 1916 shows a daily average circulation of 22062 and Sunday edition 26756 with net paid daily 20477 and Sunday 24424. Audit Bureau of Circulation verification supports the figures and claims 50 percent higher paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Uewspaper
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Twelve Senators Fight Wilson Arming Merchant Ships
A critique of twelve U.S. senators including La Follette and Stone for blocking Wilson’s policy to arm American merchant ships on the high seas. The piece accuses them of treachery to the nation, urges decisive action, and compares the twelve to apostles, while noting the need to curb endless debate.
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United States
Wilson
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Stone
Missouri
Senate
Noted Turkish Pretender and British Remarks Clash
The piece contrasts a Turkish war office claim that its forces withdrew unnoticed at Kut El Amara with a British report showing visible pursuit and retreat. It questions the Turk's honesty while praising its wit, noting the broader war context and the British observation of Turkish retreat.
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San Antonio
Kut-El-Amara
Shumran
Thenemy
Turks retreat as British report highlights unnoticed escape
The British account describes a pursuit where Turkish forces retreat while claiming to be unseen. In two days of fighting, 1730 prisoners were taken, including a colonel, plus guns, machine guns, mine throwers, and ammunition. Air support aided the pursuit.
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Makhailat
Suwada
Ataba-Magasis
Jacketed shrapnel bullets shift armor vs projectiles race
A Canadian invention adds a jacketed shrapnel bullet that can pierce steel helmets and cuirasses, threatening to upend trench warfare defenses. If adopted by Germany, both sides would pursue heavier armor, renewing the arms race as the war evolves.
Tur Ligur Letters Back Foe of Unpatriotic Propaganda
Tur Ligur reports receiving many unsigned letters criticizing his stance. Most writers refuse to sign and accuse him of eagerness to spark war. Despite the critique, the core issue remains unaddressed in the missives.
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Tur Ligur
Tue Lieut
War, peace, and the duty of letters to the country
A column defends national duty over pacifist arguments. It attacks treasonous letters urging pacifism when the nation may face war, praising Tue Licut for refusing to publish sentiments that undermine patriotism and self respect. It argues peace is earned by steadfast action, not cowardly avoidance.
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Ue Ligut
Federal food probe, pitiless publicity questioned
The query asks what became of the federal food investigation and its harsh publicity, signaling concern over ongoing scrutiny and public exposure of the probe's details and findings. Authorities have faced demands for transparency while balancing sensitive information.
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Federal Food Investigation
New San Francisco Naval Yard Included in Bill
The naval appropriation bill now includes a naval yard for San Francisco. It is likely designed to be earthquake proof.
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Naval Yard
San Francisco
Naval
Germany ends warnings to neutral ships
The city press notes Germany will stop warning neutral vessels before attack claiming previous warnings were futile as neutral ships are often sunk anyway. The remark reflects wartime tensions and safety concerns for maritime traffic.
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Germany
Pacifist Friends Question American Who Would Shed Blood
The passage questions the motives of a bloodshedting act by a man who would kill over the death of his mother and sister left at sea in a winter gale, reflecting on pacifist views and moral outrage.
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Mr. Bryan
Tennessee Trial Sparks Chills at Davidson County Court
At a Davidson County courtroom in Tennessee a trial ends in bloodshed as the complainant is killed the defendant mortally wounded and bystanders hurt while the judge and jury flee through doors and windows. The report questions Tennessee judicial procedures and security during such incidents.
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Davidson County Court House
Tennessee
The Price of Silence in Swiss Diplomatic Remarks
A Swiss minister, as diplomat, declines to reveal how he views his role as German representative pro tempore. The reporter’s accurate interview is rejected by a statesman, prompting questions about restraint and candor in diplomatic dialogue.
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Springfield
Britain Faces Tonnage Challenge in Allied War Effort
Galveston Tribune reports Lloyd George telling Parliament that victory hinges on solving tonnage difficulties, while stressing England and the empire have resources equal to the burden as Germany claims submarine warfare results meet expectations.
Vocational education urged for Orientals in industrial critique
Galveston Tribune argues that Oriental people in colonies are illiterate and undisciplined, claiming the educated Oriental avoids work. The piece advocates vocational training to teach working habits and productivity, warning that an industrial Orient would reduce demand for English goods.
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Britain
India
England
Galveston Tribune
Intrigue Against United States era in German diplomacy
The Austin American notes that a Germany Japan and Mexico alliance against the United States would risk tragedy, remarking that Ambassador von Bernstorff examined the question for over a year while presenting as Germany’s envoy to the White House, amid ongoing international events.
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Germany
Japan
Mexico
United States
von Bernstorff
White House
Austin American
A. C. Austin
The
Light
New York World
England
Wilson
Austin
Mr. Austin
Free Education A Benefit For State Not Individual
The passage argues that free education serves the state rather than the individual and that intelligent citizenship is essential for a government of, by, and for the people. It contends that supporters of democracy should favor free education and even compulsory schooling.
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Temple
Germany Faces Dire Need Amid War Transportation Collapse
The Temple Telegram notes dire German conditions as war disrupts rail, road, river, and canal transport. Factories diverted to other work, shortening and misery in short haul service, with ice blocking waterways. Austria and Hungary suffer similarly as food shortages mount.
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Germany
Austria
Hungary
Temple
Weeks Defends Draper Plant Link To War Readiness
Senator Weeks argues the Draper Corporation at Hopedale grew into a leading cotton machinery maker under tariff protection. He warns that the Underwood-Simmons framework and Republican fiscal policy foster American industrial independence, ensuring such plants remain valuable in wartime and not dependent on foreign sources.
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Senator Weeks
Draper Corporation
Hopedale
America
Republican Party
Springfield
Grumpy to Open at Grand Opera House Tonight
England’s Cyril Maude stars in Grumpy a melodramatic comedy making his first San Antonio appearance. The play follows an octogenarian detective solving the theft of a $450 000 diamond amid thrills and clever clues across four acts.
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San Antonio
Grand Opera House
England
Cyril Maude
Mr. Maude
Maude
London
America
Wallack’s
New York
New Theater
Boston
Chicago
Highest Bidder at Majestic Opens with Star Cast
The Majestic presents The Highest Bidder a tale of a marial ship wrecked by relatives and rescued to permanent bliss starring Allan Dinehart Mary Louise Dyer and John Alexander with George Damarel Myrtle Vail Edward Hume George Clark and ten misses. Also Temptation is revived with Camarel and the same company plus Deiro on piano accordion. Other acts include Buster Santos Jacque Hays The Health Seekers The Edge of the World Gary Owen Frances Moore Willie Missem and company offering aerial and musical novelty.
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Majestic
Smiths
Allan Dinehart
Mary Louise Dyer
John Alexander
George Damarel
Myrtle Vail
Edward Hume
George Clark
Temptation
Camarel
Deiro
Deira
Buster” Santos
Jacque Hays
Gary Owen
Frances Moore
Willie Missem
Company
Marie Empress Stars In Moss Photoplay The Girl Who Doesn't Know
Marie Empress, famed B S Moss featured star, headlines The Girl Who Doesn't Know at Grand Opera House Friday through Sunday. She is a niece of the late Edmund Keene and began on stage in South Africa before returning to America to pursue film.
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Marie Empress
B. S. Moss
Grand Opera House
Edmund Keene
Empress Early
South Africa
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Praetoria
America
Blue Bird Picture at Queen Theater Wednesday
The Toll of Vengeance a George Hirley story now a motion picture will be shown in the Bluebird series at the Queen Theater Wednesday only. Franklyn Farnum and Leah Baird star with The Devil's Pay Day used as the working title for theatrical release. The plot involves a mis matched couple who divorce and an innocent victim who becomes an executor of vengeance in the final settlement of affairs.
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Blue Bird
Queen
George Hirley
Queen Theater
Franklyn Farnum
Leah Baird
Bluebird
Anita Stewart at the Empire in The Glory of Yolanda
Anita Stewart appears at the Empire Theater today tomorrow and Thursday in The Glory of Yolanda a Maibelle Herkes Justice story directed by Mar guerite Bertsch. The program also includes A Triangle comedy and Pathe Weekly No. 18. Stewart plays a Russian girl who pursues dance from forest peasant steps to ballet in a city school with a nine foot line dancing scene and on stage in evocative rhythm.
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Anita Stewart
The
Empire
Empire Theater
Pathe
Maibelle Herkes Justice
Marguerite Bertsch
Miss Stewart
Stewart
Fathers and Sons Banquet and Meet at Y M C A
The annual father and son banquet and indoor field meet of the Y M C A will be held Friday evening March 23. Fathers and sons will compete in medicine ball contests basketball and other athletics to strengthen father son relations and inform fathers about benefits of YMCA membership. Only fathers and sons will be allowed on the gym floor March 23.
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Father and Son
Fathers and Sons
Fathers of
San Antonio
Young Men's Christian Association
Christmas concert disrupted by talking machine failure
Fans of Temperance concert at their hall near Griggs' grocery store Saturday night faced a spoiler as Ca ruso and Varrar were to sing but the talking machine failed. Cyrus Ditton's daughter nevertheless recited The Wreck of the Hesperus, keeping the program on track in Leadburg Nev. Journal.
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Temperance
Griggs
Caruso
Varrar
Cyrus Ditton
Leadburg
Impeachment Inquiry Opens in Ferguson Charges
Texas lawmakers launch the Ferguson impeachment probe with testimony beginning Wednesday at 10 a.m. The committee of nine includes Bledsoe Carlock Fly Thomason Bryan Pope McMillan Miller of Dallas. W. A. Hanger named Ferguson’s counsel. Davis seeks his own counsel. Campbell considered but not retained. A subcommittee will pick a meeting location.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Davis
van Zandt
Bledsoe
Carlock
Fly
Thomason
el Paso
Bryan
Midland
Pope
McMillan
Miller
Dallas
Hanger
W. A. Hanger
Fort Worth
Thomas M. Campbell
Palestine
M. M. Crane
Campbell
Court of Justice
Crane
Rural School Aid Bill Nears Governor’s Signature
The Texas House will concur with Senate amendments to a Fly bill appropriating 2 million dollars for rural school aid over two years. The measure, a platform demand, passed Senate 24 to 1 with minor amendments about extending term salaries and prior aid eligibility. The plan also discusses highway commission structure and A and M College governance.
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Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Fly
Texas
Alderdice
State Board of Education
Buchanan
Bell
Strickland
Highway Hill
Free Conference Committee
State Highway Commission
Tillotson
West Texas A. and M
A. and M. College
New College
Bizzell
M College
E Bryan
West Texas A and M College location debated
The article outlines competing views on locating a new West Texas A and M College with candidates Kerrville Sweetwater San Angelo Wichita Falls Brownwood Amarillo Paint Rock and other sites. Dr Bizzell warns a separate college would miss federal aid and seek independent extension plans. Former Senator Julius Real argues Kerrville is ideal due to climate water and proximity to San Antonio.
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Kerrville
Sweetwater
San Angelo
Wichita Falls
Brownwood
Amarillo
Paint Rock
Julius Real
Kerr County
San Antonio
Senate
Dayton
Clark
Gibson
Smith
Pages
House
Boner
McFarland
Law
Washington
Bryant
Davis
Grimes
Harris
Texas
State Commissioner of Insurance
Department of Insurance
Banking
State Warehouse and Marketing Department
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Hudspeth
Board of Regents
Delegates 60 Arm for Cattle Raisers in 1918 Fort Worth Meet
Flaring red hat bands with San Antonio in 1918 marked a chamber event as cattlemen and business leaders planned a vigorous push to secure the next Texas Cattle Raisers' Association convention in 1918. Lafayette Ward chairing the San Antonio delegation expects 300 travelers via Missouri Kansas & Texas and International & Great Northern Railroads, including about 30 South Texas cattlemen, with Fort Worth Houston and Wichita Falls backing San Antonio, and hotel men pledging top accommodations.
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San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Texas Cattle Laisers' Association
Lafayette Ward
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
International & Great Northern
South Texas
Houston
Wichita Falls
Cattle Raisers
How to Handle a Crowded Streetcar Fare Dispute
During a Christmas week crowding, a passenger demanded a fare and threatened to be ejected. The conductor squeezed through the jammed center of the car and threw the offender to the platform edge. The man thanked him and offered a dime for passage.
Curio-Captain’s Packing Conundrum At Camp
An officer just back from Alexandria recounts a British soldier humor tale. A captain with curios pressed two privates to shift his effects. They move all items except a heavy packing crate that defeats their efforts. One privately asks what’s inside, Bill replies pyramids.
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Alexandria
Janey
Bill
Letters to The Light require signed contributions
The Light notes letters must be signed for publication and anonymous signatures are rejected. Publication does not imply publisher endorsement of the letter's policy.
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The
Light
Letters to the Editor Debate War Roles and Persuasion
The Light publishes reader letters from AMERICAN and J. W. ATKINSON. Arthur C. Austin defends neutrality and criticizes sympathizers with Germany while American voices clash over war warnings and Wilson administration neutrality. A reader from Mexico offers a tongue in cheek bid to capture Villa cheaper than the expedition costs.
Approach Secretary of War Baker on Light contract
The Light suggests bypassing the quartermaster department and directing the contract matter to Secretary of War Baker rather than the Army’s usual procurement channel. The note emphasizes seeking cabinet-level approval for the contract decision.
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Quartermaster's Department of the Army
Baker
Governor Signs Juvenile Boards Law for Large Counties
Texas Governor Ferguson signed a bill creating juvenile boards by district and county judges in counties with cities of 70 000 or more. The act affects Bexar Harris Tarrant Dallas and El Paso counties. He also approved the Westbrook child labor law stricter provisions the compulsory tick eradication plan in three zones under the State Live Stock Sanitary Commission and enlarged the Port Arthur Independent School District.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Senate
Bexar
Harris
Tarrant
Dallas
el Paso
Westbrook
State
Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Port Arthur Independent
Third Tennessee Infantry Leaves San Benito for Home
The Third Tennessee infantry begins loading equipment for its return trip and expects to depart Wednesday leaving no guardsmen at San Benito. The government leases land one mile west for cantonments of the Twenty sixth United States infantry with headquarters to remain. Some companies continue outpost duty at river pumping stations.
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SAN_ BENITO
Tex
Third Tennessee Infantry
San Benito
Twenty-sixth
United States Infantry
Harlingen
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