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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
2
A group of alleged murderers pressed a letter on New York legislators arguing against the death penalty. The piece defends state law, asserts murder remains illegal, and rejects abolishing capital punishment as a political argument. It notes historical context and warns against linking legal executions to war.
The United States Weather Bureau stamps Texas operations and restricts reports to within the state. Texans depend on daily forecasts for farming and other activities. A storm forming in the Rockies and moving toward Texas would be known immediately within this system.
The piece discusses reliance on weather maps for global planning, noting Britain’s daily weather chart began in 1876 and was halted when war began. It cites Germany’s weather data dependence, Allied news censorship, and the practical impact of weather intelligence on military operations.
Rev Cortland Myers of Tremont Temple Boston leads a delegation to Philadelphia to ask Billy Sunday to hold a revival in Boston. Myers said most churches want Sunday but urged inviting Unitarians to “the devil.” The remark drew heavy criticism for targeting a Christian denomination and for the speaker's tone and role.
The text quotes George W. Coleman and Cortland Myers in a Dallas talk about heaven’s gates. It questions Myers and Billy Sunday figures and labels a minister’s remark as reactionary, arguing he is out of step in the earthly debate.
An essay traces the spread of the word jitney from California to the East, noting its rapid adoption for small passenger vehicles and the earlier term motor bus. It explores possible linguistic roots, including a likely five cent meaning, and predicts jitney will endure in dictionaries as standard usage.
The piece goods market notes frequent prediction that postwar peace will remove tariff competition. English reports say costs in Britain are rising, with war taxes and wages likely increasing. Observers expect higher labor demand during European reconstruction, boosting manufacturing costs and prices.
A Buffalo Courier report discusses how railroads in Pennsylvania and New Jersey urge public service commissions to determine if trains are manned adequately. The piece notes that crew size varies with train length and that advances like air brakes and automatic signaling reduce labor for trainmen.
The article notes a rapid expansion in electrical development with South Carolina increasing kilowatt hours from 18,400,000 to 36,000,000 in ten years, the highest state gain. New York and California also show large increases, while U.S. consumption figures for 1812 are cited as a lag. The piece then discusses planned mobile auto service and its impact on town reads, with a focus on improving road conditions and farm access.
Mme Valadier, wife of famed French doctor Valadier, endures loss of husband and son during the war. Sheltered by German officers, she plots a grim revenge, inviting officers to a carefully staged dinner using her own wine cellar as a trap. Her restrained poise hides a resolve to avenge the family’s deaths.
A fashion note suggests petite hats rise over tall features with new spring hats in straw and blue tones. Describes designs with velvet bows, ribben accents, and cream Gauiste embroidery. Mentions black dots and crown-fitting details for a refined look.
Amid a sudden collapse and violent outburst, Enel Von dér Koout, visibly in agony, confronts guests as a glass shards strike Madam Valadler. The party erupts into convulsions and screams while a figure named Gaistor flees, leaving a dead hostess and a room in chaos.
The article reviews performances at The Majestic Theater highlighting a tribute to Putinhead Wiser as a philosopher and a troupe delivering satirical takes on tragedy through mock-serious acts. It notes acts like Jessie Kellar the Venus of Wheels and impressionists, with Fred Brad and others delivering humor, while audience reaction remains mixed to the pompous Congress theme.
The letters discuss publication policies for letters to The Light, condemn anonymous submissions, and urge readers to seek truth about war, Germany, and English policy. They debate press influence, public responsibility, and American citizenry amid wartime discourse in a domestic context.
A London dispatch notes widespread mourning for a family in Britain amid social season strain. Paris reports court shortages and judges away in military service. A New York Herold account covers Vacher&E Bóna Limited directors and trench front conditions as war reshapes trade and labor across Europe.
In a nostalgic tale two boys Gna trey and Warokl share a close bond. Harold falls ill with scarlet fever keeping him home while Godfrey and the others stay connected through window talks and a brave gesture that brings a wooden ball and a comforting gift, leaving Harold grateful for his thoughtful friend.
The report notes Europe produces over half the world’s wheat, with imports covering about 500 million bushels. Germany and France face shortages, while Russia’s exports hinge on war outcomes. Neutral countries such as Romania play a major role, and overall European production is estimated near 1.76 billion bushels for 1914. The piece reflects wartime supply concerns and global trade shifts in bread grain.
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