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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1915
Page
3
A damaged OCR of The Ban Antonio Light shows publication details and distribution data. It lists offices, staff names, and subscriptions figures, plus notes on advertising, circulation audits, and newspaper membership in the association. The text mentions circulation averages and market areas, with references to billing and delivery.
The piece argues for broad free expression and a free press as essential to democracy, critiques Obregon's threats during Mexico City tensions, and notes US concerns over potential mob violence and the need to protect foreign residents and property while avoiding suppression of press freedom. It emphasizes government restraint and reliance on lawful measures rather than martial control.
The text conveys a fragmented critique of the Constitutionalists of Mexico. It suggests the government would neither yield nor back down, while an observer notes the protest to Carranza is not clearly a missionary effort for democracy. The passage reads as an editorial fragment with unclear specifics.
An editorial discusses British diplomacy shaping access to the Dardanelles and Constantinople, linking past actions to current war plans. It notes Britain’s role against Russian access to a sea route, cites Sir Edward Grey’s remarks on peace terms, and endorses an American Legion mobilization plan as a pragmatic defense measure without signaling militarism.
The piece notes Bishop Greer denouncing rumors about General Wood and the plan to form a national American Legion. It argues the scheme would gather names of former officers willing to serve in war, emphasizing preparation and defense, while defending the plan against protestors who suspect its intent.
A retrospective essay argues necessity drives knowledge and civilization, linking potato scarcity in Germany to shifts in policy and social structure. It notes Berlin families facing shortages, municipal controls, and a postwar move toward turning luxuries into necessities, with the potato emerging as a symbol of progress and potential future culinary innovation.
A reader from San Diego, Texas, reflects on neutrality and loyalty amid World War I. He argues Americans must weigh German ties, Monroe Doctrine, and national identity while condemning militarism and urging clear stance against belligerents.
A broad essay contrasts national courage, arguing courage is not confined to any race or intellect. It cites Austria, Germany, Britain, France, and Africa in wartime contexts, noting physical bravery across diverse peoples. It condemns German claims of cultural superiority and stresses universal grit in soldiers and civilians alike.
From the Providence Journal a 1918 examination notes early prohibition steps across nations and states. It cites Russia’s vodka ban, France’s absinthe ban, and wartime restrictions. U S moves expand via state laws and constitutional amendments in Arizona Colorado Oregon and Washington. It highlights congressional support for nationwide prohibition and the growing consealed reach of legal bans amid wartime policy shifts.
A dispatch lauds Belgium's resistance in the German invasion, praising their brave stand as a beacon of liberty. It notes Belgians sacrificing greatly to defend themselves and their country, urging recognition of their peril and valor.
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