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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

Page

2

San Antonio Light circulation and ad data from 1914

The San Antonio Light lists daily and Sunday circulation figures for 1914, noting average weekday and Sunday copies, distribution through mail and newsstand, and an audit by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. It mentions New York and Chicago offices and claims advertisers pay a premium based on audited reach.

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Sinking of the Lusitania and the German responsibility

The Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine without warning while carrying neutral citizens. Germany’s official admission declares the act murder under international law, as no armed vessel may be sunk without safeguarding passengers. The incident is treated as piracy and a national atrocity, raising a grave crisis in the war.

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Contradicting Lloyd George Remark Sparks Debate

Fragmented report notes a clash over Lloyd George remarks about drinking and national effort. It suggests counterclaims about shipyard production and government rights, with debate centered on wartime priorities and industrial output. The source text is garbled but indicates a political dispute over wartime economics and leadership.

Britain and Germany clash over wartime labor policy

A late-war opinion piece argues Britain mishandled labor by pulling reserves from munitions and shells plants, reducing output and delaying production. It contrasts with Germany’s efficiently planned mobilization, noting armor and shell makers faced shortages as skilled workers joined the front. The piece criticizes policy to keep reserves at home and questions why skilled workers are not recalled from service.

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Right and Wrong in President Welson’s Lusitania remarks

The president in Philadelphia declares American example should be peace driven, not aggressive. He says the nation must uphold its rights and justify action if attacked, warning against pride before fight and noting force may be used only to defend right.

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Righteousness Must Prove Itself To Survive

The author argues there is no middle ground between right and wrong and asks if a virtuous person should endure being despoiled rather than defend himself. He emphasizes that righteousness, to meaningfully impact the world, must demonstrate its power to endure and protect.

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When age cannot wither a New York centenarian

Early Mayhew Osborne of New York City celebrated her hundredth birthday in May, dancing briefly at her party and attributing long life to her forefathers' clean moral living. Her life in the city since age 21 shows vitality amid urban bustle, while contemporaries like Madame Sarah Bernhardt pursue active careers past seventy, offering hope to others aged seventy or eighty.

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Decline of Native American Stock Warned by Professor Sprague

Professor Sprague, of New England, argues in the Journal of Heredity that native American birth rates are too low and that the stock is dying out in the United States. He contends a ratio of three births per married woman is needed, noting village education correlates with lower fertility.

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European War Spurs U S Economic Emancipation

A prominent finance authority argues the European War frees the United States from English dominance. The export trade hits record highs and will likely rise during and after the conflict, as America sells more to Europe while buying less, a one sided game with the Culled Stater in the lead.

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Textile manufacturers urge relief to avert mill closures

The Great Seeson reports textile makers warn that continued blockade conditions could force hundreds of American mills to shut. They note coal tar derived dyes dominate cloth production and US coal tar dye supplies are scarce abroad, calling for chemists and industry to seize the chance to build new domestic industries and declare industrial independence.

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English Women Mobilize for War Effort in Britain

The Galveston Tribune reports that many English women volunteer for war work and government committees appoint leaders. It notes strong national spirit, calls for the empire to support men abroad, and mentions conscription debates and broader mobilization across society.

A Troubled Woman Faces Hidden Desires and Guilt

A dramatic 1916 installment centers on a married woman living in uneasy tension with her husband and a restoring lover. She wrestles with concealed feelings for Dwight while fearing exposure and the emotional crosscurrents that threaten her marriage. (Continued Tomorrow.)

Journey of Liberty Bell Relic Across the Nation

The Liberty Bell, afflicted with a metal disease, travels from Philadelphia to the Panama-Pacific Exposition after city officials approve the move. The piece recalls its storied history from 1776 to 1915, including earlier relocations and displays at expositions, while noting public petitions and bipartisan interest in preserving the bell as a symbol of liberty.

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Daily Fashion Hint Milady America at Her Best

A feature on fashion shows after noon dresses with silk fabrics and novelty stripes. Describes brown and white striped taffeta gowns, georgette, suit combos, and youthful silhouettes with bouffant skirts, surplice bodices, and decorative button clusters. Notes on fabric details and styling trends.

Ada and Grandmother Restore Attic Toys for a Doll

Ada spends a rainy day with her grandmother washing a dusty attic window and exploring a trunk of old toys. She discovers a trove of dress up items and a handmade rocking chair doll, which she fashions into a personal treasure and drifts to sleep with her new doll.

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Nations accept U S Pan American conference invitation

All countries of the Western Hemisphere officially indicated their desire to join the Pan American Conference in Washington next month. Formal acceptances have been received from Costa Rica, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cuba, Bolivia, Guatemala, France, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Secretary McAdoo may participate. reporting session set for March 24. The gathering promises to be a major event with eminent statesmen and financiers expected to attend to strengthen hemispheric relations.

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