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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1917
Page
4
A newly formed combined wire service includes The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Farzette. The Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report of the Associated Press provides daily coverage for the city and region.
Entry filed at the San Antonio post office as second class charter with publication office located at 809 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
The San Antonio Light reports six month period ending September 30, 1916 with daily average circulation 22 062 and Sunday 26 756. Paid daily average 20 473 and Sunday 24 424, audited and certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation.
The piece lauds Walton Hood's mayoral bid as free of machine backing and urges continued momentum. It contrasts Hood's campaign with the Coy Tobin Rubiola faction and notes Hood's broad appeal across classes while warning of shifting alliances before the primary.
A labor conference called by Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor is set for March 12 to decide how far labor will go in supporting preparedness. The piece warns war looms as U S ships fight German submarines and urges upholding the nation, linking war to labor stakes and wage effects.
A San Antonio city commission meeting reveals slipshod budgeting and unclear financial bases. The mayor and commissioners fail to show a unified plan, with several members admitting they did not know how their departments were funded. The piece argues for systematic, businesslike administration and greater cooperation to avoid waste.
The text argues that submarine dangers threaten U S trade and labor, urging balanced focus on material interests. It predicts the March 12 labor convention will back adequate preparedness and express patriotic resolve to support government efforts to safeguard lives property and national honor.
The city reveals that the tax rate will rise by fourteen cents over last year less than a month before taxes due. Citizens demand clear disclosure of financial status and each city transaction to avoid sudden rate changes.
Congress failed to appropriate funds for White House furnishings due to a filibuster, leaving President Wilson positioned to gauge Governor Ferguson’s stance on the matter.
The impeachment hearing reveals the governor used funds appropriated by the Legislature. It also suggests the Legislature itself is spending its funds to no clear purpose.
An engineering expert argues the United States can construct 1000-ton freight boats faster than German submarines can sink them. The idea implies outpacing losses by boosting production and population to sustain peace at any cost.
The Beaumont Journal reports Germany seeks reaffirmation of the 1828 treaty provision safeguarding its interned merchant ships. It omits discussion of articles guaranteeing free trade with the non belligerent country at war, namely the United States.
The Galveston Tribune argues the United States can restore order in Mexico while projecting power into the European conflict. It contends US strength is sufficient to handle both goals simultaneously, shaping human progress abroad.
The Bunting players led by G Em mett Whitaker with most of the cast appear at the Majestic today and tomorrow in The Three of Us Miss Bunting rests after illness A Retrieved Reformation and Alias Jimmy Valentine also staged Whitaker praised as Jimmy Valentine by critics Horace V Noble from New York makes his debut with the company today Matinees daily
Last day showing of the photoplay sermon The Girl Who Doesn’t Know starring Marie Empress from Moss Studio. The film is presented as a delicate yet pointed lesson for parents about guiding daughters and instilling proper values before they learn from others.
Texas leads all states in hog raising according to a representative of a major packing company. The article notes safe farming returning hog production to home grounds while marketing a surplus hog supply. It adds that while Texas could grow excessive cotton under world conditions, sustained hog-raising intensity might risk oversupply in any year.
In a Lewiston Evening Journal excerpt the author laments traitors seeking to undermine American democracy by targeting munitions and oil storage plants. The piece argues illiteracy is not the issue, suggesting even uneducated men could better serve by replacing those deemed unfit.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal piece observes women who perpetually prepare wardrobes, never finishing, always planning or acquiring more. It likens gown materials to Venelope’s web, implying endless fabric pursuits.
The Majestic opens Wednesday with The Bride Shop a B A Rolfe production featuring sixteen artists in the cast and Andy Tombes in the principal comedy role. It includes ten song hits and six principals led by Ellen Boyle as prima donna, plus varied acts such as Odd Nonsense Musical Classic The Stowaway and The Montana Cowboy Singer.
The Chicago Herald argues that the nation should grant the President authority to act, framing it as a step toward war rather than a declaration. It asserts the aim is defense of fundamental human rights, not material gain, and urges Congress to empower the President in what may be a critical moment akin to 1861.
Mary Mac Laren with Harrison Ford star in The Mysterious Mrs. M plus Franklyn Farnum in a comedy drama Ruth Stonehouse in The Saint Sinner Rex Ingram's The Fore ward of the Faithless and Violet Mersereau appears in The Boy Girl for one day only at the Queen Theater for Bluebird brand entertainment.
The article notes Santo Domingo burying the machete and pledging to pursue peaceful economic development with the United States as mediator. It contrasts this with Cuba’s continued unrest and U S peacemaking duties, reflecting a shift from revolutionary to orderly governance.
The New York World questions the feasibility of an 80 000 ton battleship arguing one ship alone has little value without a complete fleet and adequate harbors and dry docks. It says the Navy should not pursue stunts but speed up building more battlecruisers and battleships of the already adopted type.
British statistics show since August 1914 more than seven times as many die in London car crashes as in Zeppelin bombardments. Zeppelins have killed 137, while motor buses have caused 954 deaths, underscoring the failure of air raids as a tactic. The public fear and home anti air craft deployment reflect this.
Bessie Love and Wilfred Lucas headline the Empire bill with Hell-to-Pay Austin and Triangle comedy Hobbled Hearts plus Pathe Weekly No 18. The program includes the San Antonio funeral of General Funston with a caisson procession and El Paso military guard led by Pershing and Bell. Love’s Nettles noted for strong interpretation and emotional depth amid humorous submarine subtitles and barroom poker scenes.
Beaumont Journal contends that opposing President Wilson’s policy to protect American lives and shipping on the high seas during the crisis amounts to treason. It argues that public leaders and private figures obstructing the administration’s efforts cross a line beyond personal responsibility.
At 7 30 mass at St Marys Church Sunday morning Rev James H Quinn pastor and AOH member officiated the blessing of two flags Old Glory and an Irish banner. Over 200 AOH members from Bexar County Division and Auxiliary attended with Father Quinn praising patriotism and citizenship. Light refreshments followed in St Marys hall.
Austin report notes the Thirty fifth Legislature largely redeemed platform demands though two bills loom large. The highway commission bill and a proposed western state insane asylum face action this week. Other labor measures lag, with debate over a stricter child labor law and tweaks to workers compensation.
The House bill is killed and the Senate measure passes, keeping the commission but revising cotton sampling rules. The governor will nominate a new university regent to replace Dr. Dave H. Lawrence after rejection, and appoint a state labor commissioner. The Senate may delay votes on two other regents as it awaits governor investigations.
The Light states letters must be signed to be published and only signed letters will be considered. Anonymous typewritten signatures or stamps are not accepted, and publishing a letter does not imply endorsement by the publishers.
A reader rebukes Lewis Maverick for pledging to stop theft and urges caution about his candidacy. The letter defends Maverick's American citizenship and wartime service while suggesting his election could threaten corrupt protections in law enforcement. It argues public duty vs. political masters and warns of potential firings of non loyal officers. NEUTRAL.
A reader texts that traffic rules have never been enforced, noting councils pass laws while judges reverse them. The message speculates election timing may influence enforcement and cites biblical allusion to judgment with reference to Bethsaida and Chorazin.
CHICAGO IL March 12 Nearly 8000 victims of loan sharks have appealed to a law firm for relief from small loans piled beyond the principal by interest. Street car workers switchmen clerks and firemen are the main sufferers from loan agents usury in a report by the firm pushing a law curbing loan agencies.
William Mosely, 52, a well known horseman, was shot and killed near St Joseph Missouri after breaking down a door in the house where Mrs Stella Libbe lived. Mrs Libbe, 45, surrendered to county authorities.
Sixty nine U S sailors arrive in Zurich after a 62 hour trek from Brandenburg via Lindau. They report one daily soup, harsh abuse by guards, and severe cold. Swiss hospitality praises, United States Consul Keene urges American restraint.
PLAN LIBERAL LEAGUE NEW YORK March 12 A working plan for the future of the party will be submitted at a Progressive campaign meeting in St Louis April 12 13 and 14 A resolutions committee will meet at national headquarters to receive suggestions Matthew Hale acting chairman says overtures have been made to Progressive Republicans Democrats Socialists and others to discuss a league of liberals with the Progressives.
The United Shoe Machinery Company of Boston and its subsidiaries deny monopolizing the shoe industry in briefs filed with the Supreme Court as the government begins dissolution proceedings. The case is set for argument next week.
Fragmented dialogue shows convicts exchanging quips about medical warnings and future consequences. Convict 1193 cites a doctor’s claim they will die within two years if they smoke. Convict 1103 jokes about an impending hanging.
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