Publication Office Address in Travia Street
NS reports Nos 509 to 611 Travia Street, located between Ayénuts C and D, as the publication office site.
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Travia Street
Ayénuts C
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
4
Unsecured depositors mock patience in bank delay speech
Banking Commissioner John S. Patterson defends postponing unsecured deposits to allow a new bank charter and setup. He insists depositors do not mind waiting, while critics argue rights and guaranteed funds are being sidelined as promises of payment recur in cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Patterson
Patterson
West Texas Bank
Commissioner. Patterson
Unclear Fragment Reflects Judgment on Affairs
Fragmentary text suggests a speaker asserting others are wrong and that the subject knows more about their affairs than they do. No names, places, dates, or concrete facts are readable.
Carranza Note Likely Supposed Demand for US Exit From Mexico
The piece argues General Carranza may have sent a message to the United States demanding immediate withdrawal of American troops. It warns such a move would risk war, asserts US aims to protect its citizens, and states troops will remain to pursue border bandits until order is restored. It notes Carranza understands but may mislead his people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
United States
México City
Mexico
Rio Grande
BUSTING THE PORK BARREL OPPOSES SITES FOR FEDERAL BUILDINGS
Representative John N Garner argues against pork barrel funding by requiring cities to prove real need before offering sites for federal buildings. He claims only strong market conditions and private investment should drive appropriations. The piece criticizes pork barrel as an abuse of public funds and urges a business like, necessity driven approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Garner
Garner
United States
Lawmakers debate measure to curb pork barrel spending
Congressman Garner supports a proposal aimed at limiting pork barrel projects. He argues the plan would promote an economic and equitable government, even if it provokes unpopularity among many lawmakers.
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Congressman Garner
Prohibitionists in Texas Again Use President Wilson Tactics
The editorial views the Texas prohibitionists as childish for seeking President Wilson's endorsement in a local race. It argues past interference influenced Governor Ferguson's win, condemns renewed efforts at the San Antonio convention, and predicts a repetition of these tactics at future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wilson
Ferguson
Thomas H. Ball
United States
Ball
San Antonio
Thomas B. Love
Prohibition
Mr. Love
U S Statements Put In Black and White
A remark on the United States making its positions clear in formal statements presented in stark, decisive language. The note underscores the country's readiness to articulate policy in explicit terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Antonio Ice Makers End Price War With Armistice
San Antonio ice factories, which fought a price-cutting war in February and March, have reached an armistice that will last until summer. Meanwhile ice prices have risen back to a high level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Crisis Eases as Talks With Mexico Signal No Immediate War
General Hugh L. Scott reports a successful conference with General Obregon and says American troops will not be withdrawn soon. The Kansas City Journal notes the talks concluded pleasantly for all involved as attention shifts back to Europe and President Wilson's ultimatum.
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William
Wilson
Mexico
Hugh L. Scott
Obregon
Kansas City Journal
Manitoba Women Protest Salvation Army Plan for War Widows
Women of Winnipeg and other Manitoba cities unite to oppose a Salvation Army proposal to bring 5000 British war widows with two children each to Canada after peace. They denounce the plan as impractical and unfair to both the widows and Canadian women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Canada
Manitoba
Winnipeg
England
Austin Statesman
Japan Expands Cotton Cloth Trade Amid Dye Shortages
Reports say demand for Japanese cotton cloth grows in China India and Russia as European supplies dwindle due to ongoing war. Japan, once a buyer from England, now ships large quantities to Britain while facing dye shortages and moving to produce dyes domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Russia
Japan
England
Austin American
His Delegates Disguised
An Emporia Gazette analysis notes a New York political agency claim that Roosevelt has 320 of 570 Republican delegates. It argues he is not a factor unless delegates shift by events such as a war, Hughes decline, or Root boom, with a sardonic tone on vanity and convention dynamics.
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New York
Roosevelt
Taft
Hughes
Emporia Gazette
Spotty the black dog learns bath time risks
A visiting girl tries to wash Spotty’s black spots with soap and water but fails. Cook stops the harsh washing and Spotty is dried by fire and given milk and a bone. Snowball the kitten notes bathing could be good, while Spotty vows to hide from soap in future.
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Showball
Spotty
Black Dog
Snowball
Cook
Black Spotty
Prohibition set back in Vermont cited by anti saloon press
From Leslie's report anti prohibition papers hail Vermont's local option victory overturning a 1908 dry regime. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the gain came without liquor interests opposing hard campaigns. Prohibitionists warn losses may reflect Maine and other states' experiences and fiscal concerns.
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Leslie
Vermont
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Anti-saloon League
Enquirer
Maine
Green Mountain
Panama Canal Reopens After Major Slide Clears Traffic
The Panama Canal resumed traffic Saturday afternoon after a landslide halted operations since September 18. Sixteen ships including the US army transport Buford passed through without incident. Engineers hope the slide removal ends long interruptions, though earthquake risks remain a concern. A Nicaragua canal route remains a political option if further disasters strike.
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Houston
Panama Canal
United States Army
Buford
Nicaragua
Nicaragua National Congress
Europe's Women Seen Gaining Freedom in War Era
Wall Street Journal reports European sociologists believe the war will emancipate women from political and social restraints. A British sociologist in the United States notes Britain faces serious problems as society shifts during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wall Street Journal
Sport Clothes Shown In Varied Ways For Women
Fashion article highlights sport outfits in jersey silk and wool with vivid greens blues yellows gold and rosé. Describes one piece box pleated frocks with hip yokes pearl buttons and contrasting belts collars cuffs plus three quarter coats and Mexican style hats. Emphasizes head to foot coordinated outfits with hats matching fabrics and outfits.
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Ateric
Women Replacing Men in Postwar British Jobs
After the war, authorities aim to remove women from roles as bus conductors drivers gardeners letter carriers and elevator operators. The public has embraced women in these jobs noting better performance and pleasant conduct in London with women mail carriers and conductors praised for efficiency and demeanor.
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London
Luncheon Oysters Souffles Beaming From the Menu
A housewife's new dish idea to vary meals with Beards oysters cut fine and folded into a rich custard. Butter flour pepper salt eggs milk and oysters form a creamy mix, baked in small cases topped with crumbs. Ready in about 15 minutes for immediate serving. tomorrow features Pineapple Custard.
Badge Theft Entangles War Time Romance
In wartime April, Christina confesses she took Sydney Belfort’s badge to save face and honor against Mrs Belfort. Bernard presses for a full confession while he weighs her motives and their strained romance in the wake of scarce possessions and social differences.
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Helen
Bernard
Miss Renshaw
Christina
Barnard
Sydney Belfort
Belfort
Miss Reenshaw
Mr. Belfort
Chris
Minister Refuses Wedding Over Insurance Policy
A man interrupted a prayer meeting in a downtown church to wed a girl. The minister, after checking the license, realizes the paper is a life insurance policy and refuses to perform the ceremony.
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Brothers and Sisters
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Associated Press
Europe
WOMEN
Constance Clarke
the Light's Daily Story
Thomas Cobb
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