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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
6
AP leased wire day report filed from San Antonio office with post office entry as second class matter. Publication address listed as Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
The piece asserts Thomas B. Love has no path to the national committeeman seat after failing to protest the convention vote. It notes the national committee governs credentials, Poindexter will receive the official certificate, and the committee will not review behind certified state actions.
The San Antonio Democratic state convention spotlighted James E. Ferguson as the pivotal figure who created opportunity for ex-senator Joseph Weldon Bailey. Bailey rose to prominence through Ferguson’s influence, while Bailey’s return captivated many Texans as Ferguson’s leadership dominated the closing sessions.
The El Paso and San Antonio conventions reveal Governor Ferguson’s skill in steering the party. He designed the platform, directed tactics, and overcame prohibitionist pressure, delivering a decisive victory for the Democrats and national administration, while projecting future party strength and preparedness as campaign centerpiece.
The piece argues preparedness will dominate the presidential race with parties needing to embrace it to survive November. It notes coastal states demand security against European threats and cites New York parades as a nationwide call to action, predicting similar demonstrations in cities including Chicago ahead of conventions.
The piece cites H N Pope urging Texas farmers to study economic and political problems from a common viewpoint to vote intelligently. He argues farmers, though numerically dominant, must unite on major economic issues, highlighting widespread confusion in Texas law and politics. It also mocks a claim about the militia and jokes about Julius Caesar funding.
The washwomen face higher costs with a 20 cent per case increase in clothes pins following gains in bluing, starch, and other washing materials, compounding wartime pressure on household labor.
A Spokane Socialist is convicted of criminal libel against George Washington. An appeal is filed and may reach the highest court. A ruling against the appellant could set a troubling precedent. The piece mocks verbal body-snatching as a dangerous pastime and cites harsh remarks about Jefferson from his supporters.
Henry Clews argues wartime shocks have eclipsed old opinions and tied U S finances to Europe. He predicts postwar Europe cannot finance all projects and will seek New York capital as London Paris and Berlin bankers cannot extend funds.
A measure in the national House of Representatives calls for a five member board to censor all foreign and domestic films shown in the United States. Deputy censors would be stationed in major cities, with substantial pay likely to attract morally minded appointees and possibly influence voters.
The Buffalo Enquirer cites a New York municipal court ruling where 58 people were convicted for smoking in factories. It argues labor unions could curb fire hazards by enforcing anti smoking ordinances and pressuring workers to report violators.
The measure for rural credits, now passed in both houses with differences to be settled in conference, aims to offer long land loans repayable in installments. In Texas the homestead law blocks such lending, limiting the land bank’s role. Public sentiment in Texas favors homesteads over lending, and local markets already provide long terms and low interest on lands. The land bank’s impact in Texas is expected to be small.
A fashion piece describes a black liberty satin cape with a yards wide fall and deep folds. An immense standing collar forms a cape effect with rich self material reverses and embroidery in exquisite colors.
Describes smart cape wraps for children in pastel shades with ribbon frills and bouffant lines. Some wraps are unlined with ribbon puffings, others partially lined to the waist in georgette crepe or taffeta. Some have sleeves while cape effects remain the newest style.
The piece questions American generosity toward victims in Mexico amid World War I allied sympathy. It argues that many suffer and deserve aid, noting starving Mexican women and children, some with Villa forces, and critiques selective charity while urging broader compassion at home and abroad.
The News interprets growing European war aftermath as a push toward a industrial alliance favoring closed markets. It warns Britain and France may abandon free trade, inviting German retaliation and global economic disruption.
Instructions describe a two flavored custard dessert using milk vanilla cocoa cornstarch and eggs. The mixture is set in cups in a double boiler then cooled on ice and turned onto a plate of canned pineapple slices with whipped cream garnish.
Thurston and Anita explore a big shaded backyard with friends and a playhouse. A misread of “chickenpox” leads the twins to learn it is illness, not chickens, and they vow to avoid Ralph’s varicose fever sister until after Thurston’s birthday.
A lighthearted quote from Puck ponders spotting a wife at Easter services and jokes about seeing her fully dressed again until fall as summer dances and seashore bathing approach.
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