Publication Offices and News Service Outlets Listed
Publication offices and distribution details for The San Antonio Light appear, with addresses and city offices for Pau l Block, Inc. in New York Chicago Boston and Detroit, plus routes to sale through bote's and national agents.
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San Antonio
Bote's
News
Etanes
United States
New York
Pau! Block, Inc
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Makers Ride
Boston
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust
Detroit
Paul Block, Inc
Kresge
San Antonio Light reports March 1916 circulation figures
The San Antonio Light shows a daily average circulation of 22 080 and a Sunday edition of 26 742 for March 1916. Net paid averages were 20 430 daily and 24 865 Sunday. Audit Bureau certification adds credibility to these figures and a claim of higher guaranteed paid home circulation.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Too Much Responsibility in San Antonio Politics
The article accuses Ray Lambert, James F. Garland, Clinton H. Kearny, and Clinton G. Brown of spreading delays in deposits at West Texas Bank & Trust and blocking Police Commissioner Uhr from acting. It questions voters about the concentration of responsibility among these four men.
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West Texas Bank & Trust Company
Uhr
San Antonio
Ray Lambert
James F. Garland
Clinton H. Kearny
Clinton G. Brown
Wealth and preparedness in the United States
A business tone argument asserts national preparedness pays in dollars and cents. It notes the United States as the wealthiest nation, with low debt and nil war debt, arguing protection costs are comparatively small given its wealth and position.
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United States
Russia
Germany
Austria
United
Wealth and preparedness outlined for United States
The article compares national wealth, listing the United States at 187.74 billion and other powers England 85 billion Germany 80 billion France 50 billion Russia 40 billion Austria 25 billion. It argues wealth justifies preparedness to deter attacks and secure the nation, noting wealth enables security.
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United States
England
Germany
France
Russia
Austria
Democratic Reverse on Clarke Amendment Clouds Philippine Bill
The article argues the Clarke amendment defeat signals political calculation in Congress. It criticizes Republicans for partisan motives while praising the thirty Democrats who opposed the measure to place national welfare above party. It condemns forcing a vote and warns of partisan blunders affecting national defense and credibility.
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House
Philippine
Philippines
Quezon speech on Philippines independence echoes 1776 debate
The article critiques Manuel Quezon's assertion that independence for the Philippines within four years would deter Japan and others. It recalls his comparison to 1776 and notes Congress members' skepticism about relying on world powers. The piece links his rhetoric to pacifist arguments opposing national preparedness.
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Congress
Manuel L.quezon
Philippines
Quezon
United States
Japan
O’shaunessy
Liberty and preparedness in the Philippines versus possible invasion
The piece argues that Filipino liberty ideals echo the American colonial spirit but urges more than sentiment against potential predatory aggression. It notes American independence came not only from resolve but from Britain’s preoccupation elsewhere, warning against relying on spontaneous patriotism in crisis for the United States or the Philippines.
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Philippines
Great Britain
America
United States
Hooroo for Cohalan in Irish Freedom address
A Boston era piece praises Justice Daniel Cohalan of New York as a true Irish descendant. It notes his Pittsfield speech to the Friends of Irish Freedom where he criticized British rule and quoted Thomas Sexton on taxation, calling Cohalan a symbol of Irish pride.
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Daniel Cohalan
New York
Emerald Isle
County Clare
Ballyhooly
Justice Cohalan
Pittsfield
Massachusetts
Friends of Irish Freedom
Cohalan
Thomas Sexton
Ireland
Idle Rich and Civic Pride in San Antonio
The piece notes Mrs. John Jacob Astor spent 27593 dollars last year to raise her 4 year old, with 7560 daily costs, and mocks the idle rich. It reports the San Antonio Real Estate Board and Women’s Club mandating decorated trash receptacles for entry into a yards contest, promising beautified homes and civic pride.
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John Jacob Astor
San Antonio
Steel magnates flip on tariffs over armor plate plans
Before the European war, U S steel leaders warned high tariffs were needed to face foreign competition. With government armor plate factories considered, some magnates now offer price cuts to deter protective legislation. The layman might question the link between foreign competition and tariffs.
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United States
Unconstitutional Proposal on Lawyer Numbers in Texas
Fort Worth resident George W. Armstrong advocates reducing practicing lawyers to one per 5000 residents, about 900 in Texas. The Dallas Journal suggests most lawyers would oppose the plan as unconstitutional and ill considered, with only potential support from those seeking appointment.
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George W. Armstrong
Fort Worth
Texas
Textile mills face labor unrest risk amid scarce dyes and rail delays
Industry reports show all sectors pressed to peak output while textile centers suffer labor shortages and dye scarcity. Rail delivery disruptions and high ocean freights heighten tension as workers press for shorter hours and higher weekly pay to avert a general strike.
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Waco Times-Herald
Labor Strikes and Wages Amid Shifting Market Outlook
The head of United States Steel Corp and other Youngstown Ohio area employers were indicted for conspiring to raise wages to the detriment of workers. The piece notes high material costs and a market sensitive to European peace talks, which depresses stock markets and creates uncertainty in industry.
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United States Steel Corporation
Youngstown
Denver News
Portugal and Cranberries War Link Noted
A Brownsville Herald note explains Portuguese harvesters cross the ocean each season to pick cranberries in Massachusetts. With war disrupting supplies, cranberry prices in the United States may rise next fall as Portugal’s participation in the European conflict affects the labor supply.
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Portugal
United States
Massachusetts
Brownsville
Herad
Letter urging Brackenridge park expansion for horticultural display
A reader argues San Antonio should acquire land from the Water Company to enlarge Brackenridge park. The writer promotes a public movement led by city leaders and civic groups to fund and develop a horticultural department with a hall and greenhouses, highlighting beauty to attract wealth and newcomers.
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San Antonio
Water Company
Brackenridge Park
San
River Avenue
Spooks Loses Her Collar in Nursery Tale Snippet
A children's story fragment describes Nina buying a large collar for Spooks the cat. Spooks enjoys wearing the oversized collar and Nina frequently removes it, hinting at a playful domestic scene.
Spooks the Kitten Finds Collar After Marching Home
Nina’s cat Spooks runs off after Nina clasps a new collar on her. The cat disappears and is feared stolen. Spooks returns late at night carrying the collar in her mouth, proving she had found it. Nina is overjoyed and the cat now stays inside at night.
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Spooks
Cook
Nina
Swat the Fly Dealers Warned in Galveston
A Galveston News item urges readers to kill flies and keep their homes and food clean. It cites Austin pure food experts who showed flies spread bacteria, including typhoid and infantile paralysis, and warns dealers to stop contaminated food. Fly control measures are urged to prevent rapid reproduction by July.
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State
Pure Food and Drug Department
Austin
Revival of Silhouette Brings Distended Skirts Back in Fashion
The return of distended skirts with bouffant and hoop silhouettes influences fabric color and texture choices. Adaptations are expected to thrive in spring suits using witchtex lining for stiffened hems. A black taffeta frock with pompadour silk accents showcases a chic basque bodice, triple net collar, bell sleeves, and a draped full skirt.
Sleepy Time Tales of a Monkey Visitor
A hand organ player brings a monkey to a porch full of children who buy pennies with the creature. The monkey bows, collects treats, and returns to Mary who fears and then loves the animal. At night the monkey ends up sleeping on her bed, tied by a rope, and a lost monkey notice prompts a homeward call.
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Mary
Aggressive Parade Attendee Blocks View For Children
An observant citizen recounts a parade where a woman pushed to the front, blocking a boy and girl from seeing. The children struggled to see while their mother asked for space. the woman reluctantly yielded but refused to mind the children.
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