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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from The San Antonio Light mentions historical notes and names, including references to dates, people, and places. The readable portion is garbled and does not present a coherent event or clear news item.
A San Antonio feud between John Smith and William Jones escalates when Smith warns the public to stay off Houston Street. Smith shoots from a post office steps, killing Jones and injuring an innocent bystander. Smith is charged with homicide. he claims he warned all who went on the street. Public reaction questions who authorized such orders.
A fragmentary report speaks on the dangers of disputes among scientists amid war, noting that collaboration among nations has driven advances in science and technology. The piece warns that infighting could harm global progress and cooperation among leading researchers.
The piece discusses a long standing idea of professors from nations sharing ideas and teaching across borders, noting Harvard during Wilson's neutrality era and the friction caused by German scholars. It recounts Professor Meyer of Berlin and a humorous yet serious incident over an exchange post that sparked resentment and highlighted higher education’s wartime strain.
A convict team league operates at Sing Sing under Warden Osborne who tries humane discipline to reform inmates. Critics say prisons should not be pampered, yet Osborne argues imprisonment should not be a mere cage. The plan aims to temper behavior and ease future reintegration through scientific reform.
The article argues that improving inmates mental and physical welfare matters more than punishment. It praises prisoner led baseball leagues as constructive work, keeping minds engaged and reducing misconduct. It notes sport helps inmates resist contempt, maintain discipline, and remember they are prisoners within walls.
The piece contrasts Boer War casualty reporting with World War I secrecy. It notes Lord Kitchener’s policy to withhold details that could aid the enemy, questions official totals by Mr Tennant, and estimates casualties for both sides based on historic ratios while warning such figures may mislead the public.
The article argues that regardless of when the war ends, the United States must sustain and increase production of raw materials and manufactured goods for years. It emphasizes feeding Europe during and after the conflict and extending exports to South America, Africa, and Asia, highlighting America as the primary supplier now.
The Troy Record notes John Bunny’s death as a national loss prompting reflection on his career. It praises his optimism, compares his humor to lifting others, and lauds his public service stance while critiquing his economic choices.
Selma Ashton confronts David Dwight after a broker’s death by his own action ends a fortune scheme. Amid rumors and a society audience, she weighs love and betrayal as a note reveals a warning about self indulgence while looming public scrutiny unfolds. The scene hints at a planned continuation tomorrow with intensified moral tension.
Mary Clare Phough notes silk and voile dresses gain favor in warmer weather. A navy depline silk dress worn by Miss Adams of Atlantic City features long puffed sleeves, a basque bodice, and a short full skirt. Suggestions describe china silk drape, belt, fitted long sleeves, and front fullness tailored to figure, with details for recreating the gown.
A whimsical tale follows Tony and his pony Dandy in a farmyard misadventure. Dandy shows patience and skill, Tony’s fear and pride clash as the pony refuses to perform, and Alice reassures with feeding sugar. A neighbor notes the notion ponies should be well behaved, ending with a moral about learning kindly.
In a speech at the annual luncheon President Wilson defends American neutrality and frames the motto America first as a moral stance. He argues staying neutral serves the nation and the world, guiding the United States to aid others after the global struggle ends.
A long extract discusses Count Okuma's statements on U S Japan relations amid California anti Japanese agitation and U S policy toward racial issues. It reviews Japanese views on settlement through rational dialogue and patience, noting California as local and not reflecting national sentiment. It cites Washington and California positions and reflects on broader Mexican unrest and U S military moves, referencing Villa Obregon and Mexican leadership.
New York authorities seize gilted aigrettes valued at $10,000 from Deitsu Numa in a crackdown on illegal plume hunting. The case implicates numerous poachers and fashion sellers as activists call for harsher penalties. The report notes ongoing federal protections, rising cruelty concerns, and a public outcry over the slaughter of herons for decorative plumage.
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