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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
6
The San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette provide exclusive Associated Press day coverage. The combined wire service reports national and regional news with photo and feature supplements.
The San Antonio Light reports April 1914 daily average circulation at 22 758 copies and Sunday edition at 3 637 copies. Net paid daily average 21 114 and Sunday 21 835. Audits by Association of American Advertisers and N Ayer and Son of Philadelphia certify the figures as authoritative.
President Wilson appointed George D. Armistead as postmaster of San Antonio after Congressman Slayden backed another candidate. W. C. Robards was favored by many local leaders but lacked the decisive support from Slayden, prompting questions about the district’s representation and a call for new leadership.
The article recounts Josephus Daniels, the secretary of the navy, scolding American citizens who resided in Tampico and were compelled to leave under German protection. Secretary Bryan initially refused then agreed to meet, while Daniels accused the men of seeking wealth abroad and warned against expecting a national wartime shield for their actions.
The piece rebuts Secretary Daniels in Washington over protecting Americans abroad while criticizing his dual role as North Carolina newspaper publisher. It argues citizens deserve government protection when abroad and condemns the view that seeking better conditions negates rights. It notes Redfield's Latin American tour and Congress backing for foreign trade.
Eleonore of Bulgaria, wife of Ferdinand the czar, stirs American press attention with rumors of a visit incognito or welcomed in Washington. A press agent linked to lecture plans raises questions about motives and charity. Whether she comes or not, public reaction will vary.
Theaters discuss possible seat price reductions after a weak last season. Managers push for changes while critics and the public debate causes and remedies for the scarce patronage. The article notes the division among theatrical folk on the issue and the difficulty in explaining the decline.
The New York Review argues there is no valid reason to cut seat prices and that raising them unlikely boosts attendance. It notes production costs, contrasts US and Latin American pricing, and suggests affordable access may grow demand among the financially constrained, improving long-run patronage.
The New York Post notes Ohio cities move to municipal government reform. Dayton pursues city manager plans while Columbus adopts a modified federal charter by a 1000 to 9600 vote. The plan includes seven at large members, nonpartisan elections, and recall powers with a mayor seat but no vote.
Mediation efforts toward US Mexico harmony set hearings at Niagara Falls on May 18 International Peace Day. Observers expect the sessions to influence future policy toward Mexico and hope for a successful, peace driven outcome.
Texas and local counties pool 250000 to supplement 80000 from the post office for a model post road from Austin to San Antonio. Construction machinery will be set in operation, marking the first Texas road project under a new federal law. Citizens along the route welcomed the government terms, expecting broader state road improvement incentives.
The McKinney Courier-Gazette lauds Fort Worth as a leading world livestock market and notes Texas leads the nation in the industry. The piece claims Fort Worth is growing daily and has surpassed Houston in population, predicting Dallas and San Antonio will follow.
A reader defends public moving pictures, praises Sheriff Tobin and Brown for opposing censorship, and argues for religious liberty. The letter muses on the many faiths in San Antonio and urges calm, universal brotherhood and the primacy of loving one’s neighbor.
The New York Herald notes Senator Borah Idaho mischief over a Mexico flag claim and his plan to delay the Panama tolls vote until after the November congressional elections. The piece mocks Borah as a repeated mischief maker echoing Clark and Gallinger.
Kansas City Star reports Reel investors suffered a one million dollar loss in Frisco Railroad property at the New Orleans terminals. The line could not pay interest on its share of terminal bonds after being drained of seven million by insiders and thirty million in other profits lost to syndicates and underwriters. The piece argues the events were not confiscation but Let Us Alone finance.
The New York Sun links the progressive surge to Teddy Roosevelt and questions the fate of Hans Breitmanns party. Analysts note the progressives rise with Roosevelt, then wane as he dominates, with potential shifts tied to Foraker in Ohio and Penrose in Pennsylvania.
Congressman Gregg of Galveston warns permanent peace in Mexico is unlikely without U S occupation. He argues occupying Mexico would attract capital and settlers, making it American and aligned with U S ideals, while withdrawal could invite Japan or others and threaten the Monroe Doctrine. He notes broad support for U S responsibility under the doctrine.
The St. Louis Republic laments the U S army s lack of field artillery for Mexico operations. It notes 96 ready guns, compares to Huerta and Constitutionalists 200 pieces, and blames Congress for inaction while urging funding and faster production. It warns blunders but offers no quick fix.
The article notes Congress delaying hearings on canal toll exemptions while freight rates remain a pressing issue. It argues war or not, the Interstate Commerce Commission should settle rate increases promptly to avoid disrupting business, public needs, and railroad operations.
The Kansas City Journal labels Colorado striking miners as foreigners and argues they do not belong to the classes that make the best citizens. The Sioux City Journal quotes the remark, noting its controversy and implications for public opinion.
A sketch shows a wedding dress in heavy satin with Venise lace in a simple, effective design. The veil is silk net with a separate cap, both edged with princess lace. net sheerness adds charm and Val lace edging is also possible. White satin boots peek beneath the lace skirt slash.
The piece argues that incendiary agitators come from abroad but the responsibility lies with educated Americans who import and keep foreigners in servitude. It contends foreigners act on their own limited understanding while employers profit from their position, urging accountability for local elites.
A Pan American bureau pamphlet warns that Mexican port blockades could tighten gum supplies. About 10 million U.S. gum chewers would suffer if chicle imports, from sapote trees, drop or prices rise. In 1913 the U S imported 13,401,316 pounds of chicle. 800 million gum packages are sold yearly.
The Utica Observer warns of rising violence in speech and action across society. It cites a college president insulting a secretary of state and a commentator calling the flag a rag, alongside intensified conflict in Colorado. The piece argues such rhetoric signals drift toward lawlessness and away from sober judgment.
The piece argues that acceptance of the A B C proposals by President Wilson would be a master stroke of diplomacy whether mediation succeeds or fails. It credits Wilson and Bryan if inspired and says success would mark a notable triumph. failure would not harm Mexico relations and would blunt European critics. It also asserts mediation would reassure South American neighbors about U S partnership in western hemisphere governance.
The mediators urge a prompt meeting between U S and Mexican representatives. Personal contact will reveal true sentiments, and long distance telegraphing is deemed inadequate for tough issues. The conference plan signals sincere peace efforts, with broad support in Washington and optimism for a similar reception in Mexico.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that lawmakers are overwhelmed by petty district concerns and spoils promises. It suggests removing appointment power from Congress could curb corruption, keep unworthy members from campaigns, and boost legislative effectiveness.
Secretary Bryan dictates the first letters of the day during his walk to the state department. He meets a stenographer at home, using a tiny notebook, and the pair are seen near an entrance door dictating as they stand in a wall niche to avoid crowds at the office.
Sioux City Tribune raises a constitutional puzzle for the village board. It asks whether Congress can declare war independently of the president, and if a veto cannot be overridden, whether the nation is at war. It also ponders if a president who refuses to follow congressional orders as commander in chief would be guilty of high treason.
The article notes Yaqui Indians may side with the United States if war breaks out, influencing Mexican views on conflict. It says Mexicans fear Yaquis more than any other group and would avoid fighting them, even over defeating the United States.
From the New York Press Carranza portrays Mexico with clear strategy while condemning the State Department for muddled views. He claims Washington mishandles peace and war, and that Bryan and Huerta are outmaneuvered by his approach. The piece argues Carranza wins points against U S policy despite strong rhetoric.
The Countess of Warwick is said to have a Shakespeare garden with every flower named in the plays. The concept could extend to a Milton animal menagerie a Home divinity statue park and even a penitentiary filled with hardened criminals.
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