The San Antonio Light Receives Audit Certification
The Audit Bureau of Circulation certifies The San Antonio Light noting its nationwide membership includes newspapers magazines and advertisers in the United States and Canada. The paper claims 50 percent more paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
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San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Turning Down the Colonel Leads to a Veto of France Plan
President Wilson rejects Colonel Roosevelt’s bid to head an army to France, branding his actions as impudent and unpatriotic. He notes Roosevelt named regular officers for service, while the army is far smaller than claimed with uneven enrollment across states, undermining the expedition.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
France
New York World
Congress
New York
South
Far West
Middle West
Capture of Bullecourt Strengthens Allied Hold on High Ground
The capture of Bullecourt by British forces shifts momentum on the western front. Holding the high ground between Arras and Cambrai gives the British the uphill advantage, potentially shaping subsequent engagements.
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Bullecourt
Arras
Cambrai
Aeanne
the Somme
Bullecourt Clash Shatters German Will in Key Retreat
Allied forces report an important breakthrough at Bullecourt as German reserves fail to recapture the position. The capture blocks German efforts toward Queant and Pronville, boosts British artillery reach toward Cambrai, and signals a strategic setback for German defenses in the line.
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United States
Bullecourt
Cambrai
Queant
Pronville
Government probes 150 percent profit claim by Chicago produce firm
Government agents investigate a Chicago produce dealer prospectus claiming 150 percent annual profit and $40 000 projected annual gain from present contracts. The document lists Texas onions and other produce with inflated per car profits, hinting at price manipulation and food speculation tied to Wall Street. The piece urges federal food control and contract abrogation.
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Department of Justice
Chicago
Texas
California
Washington
Wall Street
Food control and distribution argued to curb grain thefts
The piece calls for centralized warehouses and adequate transport to move crops to market, arguing without such systems farmers lose profits and face food robbery. It notes near Chicago stockpiles and a Millington, Illinois example where grain waits for cars as railroads haul laborers, and urges government action to stop food theft.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Millington
Illinois
Profits first America last motto for Chicago Board of Trade
A proposed motto states profits first and America last as a guiding sentiment for the Chicago Board of Trade. The line frames a provocative stance on prioritizing gains over national interests in market operations.
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Chicago Board of Trade
America
New Army Bill Lets Roosevelt Move Division to France
Roosevelt may deploy a division to France only after the President authorizes the action. Quick Watson, reach Mrs. Longworth for comment.
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Bill Roosevelt
France
Quick Watso
Mrs. Longworth
Russia illustrates socialist principles in practice today
The present situation in Russia serves as a fair sample of how a wide range of socialist ideas are applied in Europe at the current time.
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Russia
Europe
The War Tax Target Theaters And Amusements
A new war tax measure imposes a levy on theaters and amusements while sparing the loud voiced fans who attend every show. The bill focuses on entertainment venues and ignores vocal patrons in a curious persistence.
Senator who called for conscription of men and wealth
A long unanswered question remains about the senator who first promised to vote for conscription of soldiers and then signaled support for conscription of wealth to fund the war, leaving his stance unclear and critics awaiting his final vote.
British Move Ahead in War Effort Ahead of Schedule
Secretary Balfour says Britain is two weeks ahead of attacking plans and progressing with lower costs thanks to superior artillery prep and disciplined pace. He notes artillery dominance, now paired with air superiority, as the decisive factor in modern warfare.
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Balfour
Galveston Tribune
Escape War Tax With Liberty Loan Bonds
A Galveston News item outlines a method for small earners to reduce war tax by buying liberty loan bonds. It notes bonds yield 3 1 2 percent and two $100 bonds would net $7 annually, targeting those able to invest up to $200, as a patriotic, selfish incentive in response to Secretary McAdoo's appeal.
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Liberty Loan
McAdoo
Galveston News
A Rubber Stamp Reform
A Cincinnati Times-Star opinion column denounces Kaiser Wilhelm II plans to curb royal power via Reichstag committee recommendations. It argues decrees lack force without the chancellor signature, calls it a futile concession by Junkerdom, and notes the chancellor’s removal is at the Kaiser’s whim.
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Reichstag
Cincinnati Times-Star
Submarine Warfare Under German Seas Grows Deadly
The 1915 World War I confrontation notes German U boats have become far more effective since February 4 1915 and that attempts to curb them—despite promises to observe cruiser warfare rules—have failed. The piece argues Berlin’s subs intensified after two years of warfare and cites the New York World’s stance.
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Wilson
Europe
Germany
New York World
San Antonio auto dealers close Sundays for rest
The San Antonio Automobile Trade association promotes Sunday closings to give employees a day of rest and time for worship. They urge customers to buy in advance and not purchase car supplies on Sunday, hoping San Antonio Christians back the appeal.
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San Antonio Automobile Trade Association
San Antonio
Houston
Conductor Arthur Claassen Announces Six Symphonies
Arthur Claassen, conductor, announces a season of six symphony concerts and six popular concerts for January, February, and March. He says the orchestra will be larger with top city musicians and plans to bring in more out-of-town talent.
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Arthur Claassen
Vivian Martin and Jack Pickford at Empire in The Girl at Home
Vivian Martin and Jack Pickford appear on screen today at the Empire Theater in The Girl at Home the last time. The Mack Sennett Kaystone comedy Her Kome and Shame shares the bill. Martin notes real snow used in scenes produced in Southern California after a mountainous truck trek and a snow ball battle on the studio lot reduced the load.
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Vivian Martin
the Empire
Jack Pickford
Empire Theater
California
Marshall Neilan
Photodrama "Kick In" Returns to Grand Opera House
Susanne Willa stars as Myrtle the tough girl in the film presentation of Kick In at the Grand Opera House tonight her longest run of similar roles includes Aggie Lynch in Within the Law Stop Thief The Revolt and The Co-respondent born in Los Angeles she ran away to pursue acting and later joined the Belasco Stock Company in Los Angeles she jokes about loving dramatic deaths and claims the distinction of first to play tough girl parts on the state stage.
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Grand
Grand Opera House
Myrtle
Susanne Willa
Aggie Lynch
Chicago
Miss Willa
Cohan and Harris
Helen Ware
Irene Fenwick
Boothe Theater
New York City
California
Los Angeles
Maude Adams
Olga Nethersole
Belasco Stock Company
Florence Roberts
Willa
Hudson River
Good Co at Majestic vaudeville bill headlines
Good comedy anchors the Majestic weekly vaudeville lineup with Fred Adrah's The Corner Store delivering big laughs. Frankie Heath shines in song and performance while The Midnight Rollickers showcase whirlwind dance and live orchestra. Violet MacMillan stars in In and Out of the Movies with Two Maids from California and other acts lively.
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Good Co
Majestic
the Majestic
Fred Adrah
Hiram
Frankie Heath
This Wek
Violet MacMillan
John
Winnie Hennings
Kare Kouple
Leach Sisters
California
Binns
Burt
Prisoners Seek Wartime Service from Cook County Jail
Chief Justice Joseph Fitch received a letter signed by Inmates of the Cook County Jail asking that petty criminals be given a chance to serve the country in time of war. The note states there are nearly two thousand prisoners in the jail.
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Chicago
Joseph Fitch
The
Criminal Court
Cook County
Pennsylvania to plant millions of forest seedlings this year
The state will plant about 2,800,000 forest tree seedlings as part of forestry operations and distribute roughly 1,750,000 extra to individuals and organizations for personal use.
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Pennsylvania
Proclamation Implements Selective Draft Under War Army Bill
President Wilson enacts the selective draft by proclamation. The law requires all males aged 21 to 30 to register and be subject to conscription, with penalties for evading or failing to register. The order empowers federal and state officers to enforce registration and draft rules across the United States and territories.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Congress
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
District Court of the
District of Columbia
War Department
District Court of
Woodrow Wilson
States
Board of Commissioners
District of
Coimbia
Registration Day Proclaimed for 1917 Draft
The proclamation sets June fifth from 7 to 9 p m for men aged 21 to 30 to register at their precincts with exceptions for military personnel. It advises mail or agent registration for absentees and sick individuals and authorizes county and city clerks to create sub offices to handle registrations while urging national unity and a shared wartime purpose. Signed by President and Secretary of State Robert Lansing in Washington May 18, 1917.
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Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
United States
Territories
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
France
Congress
Washington
Anmteri Ca
Robert Lansing
Free Tickets to Texas Farmers Institutes Invite Delegates
Commissioner Fred W. Davis announced to 3000 farmers institutes in Texas that the State Farmers Institute will meet in Austin from July 25 to 27. Railroads will provide free transport to the meeting with passes limited to seven delegates per institute. institutes must elect delegates by June 2 and submit applications by June 30 to receive passes.
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Farmers’ Institutes
Austin
Tex
Commissioner of Agriculture
Fred W. Davis
Texas
State
Farmers’ Institute
Luxemburg Independence Resolution Adopted in Paris
A Paris meeting of about one thousand Luxembourgers adopted a resolution calling for the principality’s independence while remaining in close union with France, England, Russia and the United States. The gathering was presided over by Funick Brentano.
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Luxemburg
Paris
Luxemberg
France
England
Russia
United States
Funick Brentano
Increases in Texas Official Salaries by Special Session
Material raises in state official salaries were enacted by the Thirty-fifth Legislature special session. The act fixes salaries by law, preventing future reductions or increases except by repeal. Notable boosts include Adjutant General from 2000 to 3000, Commissioner of Agriculture to 3000, Superintendent of Public Instruction to 4000, Bank Commissioner to 5500, and Insurance and Banking head to 5500.
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Austin
Tex
Free Conference
Adjutant General
Board of Pardons
State Industrial Accident Board
State Labor Department
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Pure Food Commissioner
Pure Food Department
Insurance and Banking
Picture of General Lee Presented at New Robert E Lee School
A picture of General Robert E Lee was presented Friday afternoon to the new Robert E Lee school by the Barnard E Bee Chapter UDC. The event featured a program with speeches by Mrs E O Spencer and Judge W S Fly and included musical numbers, a Dixie song, and thanks from the school’s principal Mrs Kate Schenk. Special guest Miss Ethel Lee Buxton noted her kinship to the general and spoke of returning to the South after years away.
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Robert FE. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Barnard E. Bee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
E. O. Spencer
W. S. Fly
Daughters of the Confederacy
Mother's Club
H. D. Menger
J. Fox
Henry Voltz
F. J. Bailey
Marie DeHam
Frank Basenberg
Miss Huffacher
Georgia
Celie Treevino
C. Trevino
Fly
Dixie
E. 0
Spencer
Kate Schenk
Lee
Ethel Lee Buxton
General Lee
State Senator Strickland Marries Rena Hunter in Austin
State Senator J. J. Strickland of Palestine wed Miss Rena Hunter at the home of Mrs. W. H. Dick on Crockett Street. Dr. W. R. Minster performed the ceremony. The couple due to travel by car through the southwestern Texas after the wedding.
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Strickland Marines
Austin
Tex
J. J. Strickland
Palestine
Rena Hunter
W. H. Dick
Crockett Street
W. R. Minster
Anderson
Strickland
San Antonio
Paiese Tne
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