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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1916

Page

6

Gazette Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report

The report lists office locations for Paul Block Inc including New York Fifth Avenue Chicago Mailers Building Boston Safe Deposit Trust Building and Detroit Kresge Building with message noting associated press dissemination. Specific dates or events are not provided in readable text.

Associated New York Paul Block, Inc Fifth Ave Chicago Mailers Boston Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Detroit Kresge

San Antonio Light Reports February Circulation Figures

The San Antonio Light announces February 1916 figures with daily average circulation of 20 955 and Sunday 25 112. After adjustments for spoiled copies and returns the net paid daily average is 18 995 and Sunday 23 164. Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies the figures as authoritative and final for advertisers. The paper says it guarantees 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.

The San Antonio Light Audit Bureau of Circulation United States Canada America Europe San Antonio

Shameful political pressure in San Antonio fire department

The Citizens' League pressured fire department members to sign a political circular backing Phil Wright. The writer argues such actions undermine public service, cites lack of civil service in San Antonio, and calls for voting against Wright to punish the league and protect the department.

San Antonio Citizens’ League Phil Wright

Usurped Sovereignty and Texas Legalism Debate

The Lieut J. S. Cullinan argues Texas sovereignty has eroded as politicians gain power and the courts tighten access. He warns citizens risk unjust treatment, describing a legal process dominated by iron clad rules over merits, urging business leaders to restore liberty and justice.

J. S. Cullinan Texas Economic League Texas Mr. Cullinan Texan. In A Previous Article Mr. Cullinan General Sherman League Melville Davisson Post

Hoarding Gold and War Threats Stir U S Finances

A Texas treasury report notes gold coin nearly vanished from circulation while foreign exchange and war fears inflate demand for gold. Despite bankers denying a hoard, many fear private saving shifts to gold as the dollar strengthens and U S gold reserves rise with wartime needs.

Europe United States New York Germany Mexico Texas Austin Federal Reserve

Sovereignty in doubt as people drift from voting reality

The article argues that the people, not their lawmakers, hold sovereignty but often accept objectionable laws and let politicians dictate governing direction. It notes Texas delegation attitudes on national preparedness and imagines a hypothetical Moran Willard boxing outcome to illustrate public accountability and preparedness themes.

Texas Congress Moran Willard Jess Je8 Pittsburg Charlie White

Willard Moran Fight Talked Into Existence

The piece notes Jess Willard holds a championship valued highly amid wartime boxing. Frank Moran, a tall Irish American from Pittsburgh, seeks the title and a bout is arranged. Willard is described as a firm believer in the cause.

Willard Bryan Ford Moran Havana Jess Willard Frank Moran Pittsburg Mr. Willard

Motor-Ship Predicted To Dominate Future Passenger Trade

The Galveston Tribune predicts motor ships will become common in the not distant future. Benefits over coal and steam vessels include no smoke, less vibration, reduced waste, space savings, and lower crew needs. Electric propulsion with storage batteries is anticipated but currently distant.

Galveston Tribune

South America Lags as U S Immigration Surges

The Galveston Tribune notes immigration to the United States remains strong while South American emigration turns positive for the first time in years. It speaks of South American economies relying on agriculture and pastoral activity, noting less demand for war munitions and greater need for immigrant labor to fuel growth.

South America United States Europe Equator Galveston Tribune

Water Power Waste Prompts Call for Dam Law

In 21 million horsepower of navigable streams lies untapped while the Senate debates a general dam law. The power could light cities, run streetcars, power mills and nitrate plants, and aid farmers through fertilizer and industrial needs. Only seven million horsepower has ever been developed in navigable waters. Delay hurts farmers and consumers.

Senate United States Leslie

Colonel Roosevelt and the armed merchant marine rumpus

The Baltimore Sun notes Colonel Roosevelt will likely react furiously upon learning of the armed merchant man incident while he was away. It predicts a fierce speech condemning the event and criticizing the White House mollycoddle as he returns, promising a Roosevelian outburst.

Roosevelt William White House Baltimore Sun

Wicked London flirt manipulates keepsake romance

A self styled socialite Viva dazzles Tony with gifts and dinners as he ships away to the Mediterranean. She repeatedly swaps his locket portrait with other photos, destroying the original keepsake after learning of his fortune while they marry, leaving a silent warning as the tale ends.

London Tony Mediterranean Viva Montreal Moving Picture Palace Tony Ross Mons

Bailey Defends Pacifism Against Preparedness Call

In Denver last week former Senator Joseph W. Bailey warned the European war will exhaust all participants and that no nation will attack the United States. He joins a notable group opposing preparedness, a view the Houston Post cannot share despite respect for his motives.

Houston Post Denver Joseph W. Bailey United States Senator Bailey Bailey

One Demagogue Must Go in Wages Debate

A Leslies excerpt argues wage hikes for railroad workers and coal miners raise living costs, with public payers bearing the burden. It urges labor and capital to unite against demagogues to ensure prosperity, higher wages, and fuller dinner pails.

Leslie

Plaids and Checks Dominate Sport Fashion This Season

Daily Fashion Hint notes gay plaids and checks in sport outfits surge in demand with a wide range of materials. Small invisible plaids on light foundations, bold color combinations in large plaids, and very fine checks enhance sport garments. A separate sport coat remains popular, styled smartly with a white skirt, button shoes, and hat.

Eric the dog rescues lost girl in snowy field tale

In a snowy village tale a mother sends Eric the dog to find her lost daughter Ethel as night falls. The dog tracks through deep snow and discovers Ethel near a field, drags her toward a fence and road, then stays by her side, guarding and guiding her home until warmth returns.

Eric Ethel

Twin brother vacancy sparks odd staff search

The office manager laments a staff vacancy and asks Johnny to fetch his twin brother seen at a football match during his grandmother's funeral last Wednesday. Johnny agrees and says he will bring him, while the chief smiles grimly and says not to return until found.

Johnny

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