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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
6
The San Antonio Light and Gazette disclose their publication office at 509 511 Travia Street between Avenues C and D. This exclusive AP wire report details their day’s production and distribution logistics in San Antonio.
The article argues that parole releases create repeat threats, citing a Kansas case where a released offender killed a child and set a house on fire. It questions why abnormal criminals are let free, condemns sentiment against capital punishment, and urges tighter parole oversight to protect the public. It also covers San Antonio politics where four commissioners oppose Police Commissioner Uhr, challenging voters to hold officials accountable.
The article argues Robert Uhr’s election as fire and police commissioner dealt a blow to Mayor Brown’s administration. It criticizes Chief Lancaster for openly backing Wright and questions the police department’s ability to function harmoniously under partisan pressure. It frames the issue as whether San Antonio residents will accept such political influence in city leadership.
The New York World calls Republicans to nominate Wilson at the Chicago convention and rebuke German American anti Wilson propaganda. It argues Democrats and Republicans could reelect Wilson if united, and warns seasoned Republicans will demand rewards for cooperation.
A Newport News report notes that Texas prohibitionists have pushed many radical ideas, but a Michigan figure is described as currently at the greatest extreme in spreading prohibition propaganda.
A Michigan advocate argued ensilage in cow diets creates milk that acts like liquor. The piece defends his premise by tracing fermentation from ancient goat milk to modern beverages, contending civilization depends on satisfying new wants and ridicules attempts to ban ensilage.
A saying notes that the effectiveness of city administration matters more than its constitutional structure. Autocrats commanding officials shape policy, potentially overshadowing any formal government framework.
The House plans a cautious approach to national security described as Peewee preparedness. Critics in Texas say some representatives lack seriousness, comparing war strategy to a game of marbles and noting a supposed absence of weighty decisions.
Two children discovered five hundred thousand dollars beneath a building used as a legislative palace in Mexico City. The amount seems modest beside other sums reportedly found near the legislative area.
The Milwaukee Germania Herald quotes the New York Times urging German-Americans to unite in fall elections by backing a candidate of German descent for every office. The piece notes the wisdom of aligning support with Germany, warning it could embarrass or harm any candidate tied to such backing.
The Hartford Courant notes Senator Tillman will push for a federal armor plate plant in South Carolina once a bill becomes law and compares it to his efforts to secure a large Charleston drydock. It suggests political pork may accompany both efforts.
The Greenville Banner calls for immediate community clean up, paint, whitewash, and yard work to improve appearances and health. It argues personal responsibility benefits neighbors and local welfare. The Corpus Christi Times notes hog education in Texas to diversify crops, praising hogs as a mortgage raiser and urging farmers to adopt swine farming for growth. The piece ends with the proverb Always Take Papa's Advice.
Snowball, a white kitten, chases a black playmate through mud and streets until she returns home stained. Spotty the dog cannot tell her apart at first, but the wagging tail and confinement lead to a bath that restores Snowball to her pristine white coat.
The Washington Star reports a sub secretary in Mexico City proposed a 1000 cavalry punitive expedition limited to forty miles. Given hundreds more troops in Mexico and the need to guard lines of communication with infantry and artillery, the idea is deemed preposterous. The suggestion appears aimed at appeasing Mexicans rather than easing tensions.
A reader recalls landing in 1881 and urges cleaner politics and more enterprise in San Antonio. They criticize corruption, call for candidates who spend little on ads, and endorse John W Tobin as a credit to any ticket and office.
The Indianapolis News outlines that Dublin riots involve insurrection with killings, limited to Dublin, tied to German agents and Sir Roger Casement. It notes attempts to land arms, delays to home rule, and critiques British government handling amid wartime sentiment.
The article notes a shift toward sport tags and garments for summer, highlighting inexpensive tub frocks, two piece shirtwaist suits, and practical sport outfits. It describes a red flannel belted coat with a reversible collar, striped crosswise skirts, and a novel silk faced sport hat as stylish details.
City detectives Long and Bradford respond to a Fourth Ward loss report. A black suspect, once known to Long, is questioned with the axiom that he must be guilty but will confess. The man finds the missing diamond pin soon after a pressure talk, and the case ends with the pin recovered.
The piece portrays Mr. Wilson as strictly adhering to the law of nations despite pressure from both sides over wartime conduct. It notes his condemnation of Germany’s submarine warfare, citing the Sussex and Lusitania cases, and his pledge that the United States will stand for humanity with unyielding resolve.
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