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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1916
Page
6
James Karas of Chicago performs a perilous act to save children from a moving car, steering into a fence and wrecking his vehicle to prevent harm. Though the crowd applauded, his ice cream was stolen and he faces $150 in repair costs, proving heroism brings little financial reward.
Cotton growers face a brighter financial outlook as world demand rises. Since August 1914 prices plunged, but united farmer action lifted values to over 13 cents a pound for a product once near cost. Experts estimate a world need of 14,000,000 bales this year amid favorable market developments.
The United States pressed Germany to respect international law after the Sussex sinking. Germany previously claimed no submarine attacked the ship, then admitted the vessel was Sussex, while the skipper argued it was a ferryboat mistaken for a warship.
Experts warn growing supply constraints may fail to meet demand as European conflict shifts markets. Peace talk from the Holy See and Mexican border tensions boost cotton prospects, while U S policy and renewed mill capacity support a profitable outlook for American growers.
The article argues San Antonio is the southwest’s strategic mobilization hub for National Guard units due to rail access and proximity to the border. It emphasizes rapid ingress and egress as crucial and asserts the city’s importance to operations along the lower Rio Grande.
French reports claim German marksman ship in the war is poor but front reports contradict by stating towns shelled and captured by Germans show no brewery destroyed.
When General Funston replied he had none to send many who smiled at the small army talk woke to the true condition of affairs. They realized too late their potential contribution to the country amid the Mexican tangle.
The solicitor general says all married Englishmen living temporarily abroad must return to England and report for military service. Bryan argues the United States could detain Englishmen here on dual nationality grounds under constitutional interpretation.
The Utica Observer laments anti preparedness advocates across parties. It notes Republican Minority Leader Mann uses parliamentary tactics to block a conference on the army bill and says enough pressure forced him to step aside for now.
Switzerland tires of repeated German air raids on its territory. A Berne dispatch cites a Geneva paper noting the thirteenth incident since a German pledge to stay three miles from the frontier. The piece accuses Germany of promising and lying as a key munitions resource.
The St Paul Dispatch warns coal barons may raise prices to profit from wartime demand. It questions whether higher mining costs justify the rise or if owners exploit the war for profit, possible prompting congressional and justice department scrutiny.
The article notes ongoing friction between the country and Japan over Asiatic exclusion laws. The pending Senate immigration bill renews debate, with committee actions to remove provisions seen as obstacles to settling the controversy.
A World editorial notes that if President Wilson keeps peace honorably he will be attacked by Republicans for not rushing to war. It recalls James R. Mann's April 25 1916 remark that to avoid trouble they should endure insult and injury.
Accurate road data from 20 000 postmasters along the 100 000 mile national route is being gathered in Washington to aid the National Highway Association in pushing a federally built road system. Fifty tons of mail in 500 sacks have been sent from headquarters to secure precise data using modern maps.
A letter recounts an anti Brown tax payer’s visit to the city hall seeking correction of an incorrect assessment. The voter describes delays, distractions, and misdirection between the collector and assessor offices, noting the error was in the collector’s records. The writer regrets not meeting the staff and laments the time wasted, ending with a humorous touch about time for a taxpayer.
An evening notice reports W B Tuttle urging every street railway worker who enlists be rehired after term ends. The piece argues San Antonio should lead by example, supporting families and local business, and asks the Chamber of Commerce to secure pledges from employers to back this plan.
The piece highlights summer parasols in silk lace chiffon and linen with vivid features. A navy blue pussy willow silk parasol lined in white chiffon showcases ostrich feather trim, a black long handle, and a silk tassel pairing with a white Milan white flannel frock and roll brim sailor.
The Detroit News notes no mob hysteria or anti German fervor amid tense negotiations with Germany. It argues Americans seek calm rational peace and a humane path to restore Europe’s peace, citing mainstream temper and cross nation goodwill.
A group of boys who dug holes for marbles on a sidewalk are scolded by Mr Nelson. He invites them to his house for lemonade and cake and explains the safety concern. He then shows a yard space with neat holes where they can play marbles freely, earning their cheers.
Milwaukee Sentinel notes the Tenth United States Cavalry, a regiment of colored men under Col. George A. Dodd, fought in Mexico on March 29 against Villa forces, suffering heavy losses. The unit also distinguished itself at San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War, fighting alongside the Seventh Cavalry in punishing Villa bands.
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