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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1917

Page

2

San Antonio Light Circulation Details and Office Reach

A data filled notice from The San Antonio Light outlines circulation figures for daily and Sunday editions, noting average daily circulation, the Sunday edition reach, and distribution across the United States and Canada. It lists New York, Chicago, Boston, Detroit bureaus and includes fraud protection and subscription details.

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Congress delays Liberty Loan work hinders patriotic funding

Secretary McAdoo fears slow bond sales as bankers and speakers urge quick purchases. A tax schedule uncertainty may force business owners to hold funds, delaying Liberty Bond subscriptions. The public, though patriotic, seeks clarity on burdens before committing money to national security investments.

McAdoo Liberty Loan Washington Sant Terre Cosgress Congress Ruily

Evading the Draft Provokes National Shame

Dispatches report young Americans crossing into Canada to dodge conscription under the selective service act. West Texas authorities uncover a plan by several men to resist the draft and possibly perjure themselves in jury service to shield their actions, underscoring persistent opposition among a few.

Canada Texas

Slacker deserters condemned as traitors to a nation

A editorial argues that Americans who flee to avoid service should face severe penalties including prison, loss of rights, and exclusion from public office. It decries deserters and those who assist them, urging the federal government to act and label felons as exempt from military duty. The piece critiques slacker behavior and calls for harsh consequences to defend national honor.

America Congress Craven Tight National Guard Canavat United States

In Britains Steps Warnings Echo in U S War Efforts

A critical editorial argues that the United States repeats Britain’s early wartime missteps. It claims authorities overpromise food stability and tax burdens, push second class mail rate hikes, and shuffle grain policy while debating funding. It warns memory cannot replace action and calls for decisive, timely sacrifice.

Great Britain United States Postoffice Department Europe

War Finance Debate Reflects Deep National Unease

The discussion contrasts House and Senate views on an $1.8 billion wartime revenue bill. Supporters call it essential to preserve the nation, while opponents warn it is unjust and harms small businesses. The piece critiques wartime information control and systemic missteps in wartime preparations.

House of Representatives Senate United States

Secret Sessions Stir Public Backlash in Senate

The piece recalls executive sessions in U S history, noting how newspapers reveal what occurs in secret meetings. It asserts the press has always published such accounts, provoking Senate protests and calls for censorship, while recognizing that without insiders disclosure the public might remain uninformed.

United States Senate The Republic Unitedates

Shortage of soap sparks public concern and press freedom warning

The text argues a soap shortage underscores the danger of muzzled press and stresses that without a constructive policy to replace old regimes, reform can become harmful. It cites Russia as an example of reform gone wrong, warning against anarchy and the need for factual reporting through media.

Russia

Wounded British Soldiers to Be Sent to U S Hospitals

The Boston Globe reports that crowded British hospitals have sent many wounded to Canada and now about a thousand will be distributed to New York hospitals for treatment, with others to be housed in American cities as part of war relief.

New York Canada Boston

Fragmentary wartime note on submarine threat and commerce

Fragmented text discusses submarine threat and economic impact, with references to naval actions and the need to consider enemy landings. It mentions waiting for enemy moves and the broader industrial system's strain. Names and clear facts are obscured by garbled OCR.

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Rwil More Shins and New Texas Venture Declared

A rough report notes Rwil More Shins and Reawmont capital planning a large ship project for Waterplay businesses with Torre Rien. The plan seeks greater development than a century under Spanish rule, aiming to deploy a flat vessel ready to sail in fall. It highlights visits to Parlo Ried and a boost for Texas industries, urging expansion of Texas producers and shipping enterprises.

Reawmont Capital Torre Rien Reyrt Texas Prockets Beaumont Kore World Star-‘Letegrara

Treasury secretary assures financing for new plans

Treasury secretary says no difficulty financing the government's programs and growth aims. Officials project orderly progress and industry support to build new enterprises, with costs and confidence guiding the push. Texas environment highlighted as plan unfolds under directive momentum.

Secretary of the Treasury Vexas

Delicia Arrives At Bob Phelps Home In Surprise Union

Ma Phelps confronts a startling marriage plan as Delicia, a striking young woman, arrives with Bob Phelps and a costly lifestyle. The scene unfolds with family scrutiny, fashion judgments, and a cautious embrace of a new daughter-in-law.

Mat Phelps Hod Mr Phelps Neigheor Bal Phelps Delicit Bert Mrs. Ellis Dia Phelys Ares Ma Phelps Bob Delicia Beondh Reyes Hee Fan Bob Phelps Lesters Avive Crow Wax Dal Deligia Bow Hob Del Mrs. Phelps Ben Ioa Fin Atri Rascal

NO AMERICAN TORPEDO BOATS LOST IN BATTLE

May 25 report denies any American torpedo boats were lost at sea and rebukes rumors of naval disasters. Secretary of the Navy defends candor, promising full official details if ships are sunk, while condemning vicious rumor campaigns by unknown individuals disrupting American morale.

Washington Colesorle Ditalels Yilign Department Helgaland

Musketry School Attendance Ordered for Fort Sill Cadets

Massachusetts recruits from Boston and New England were ordered to attend the Musketry School. Six cadets were assigned to study the grades at Fort Sill in Oklahoma.

Musketry School Boston Mass England Anil Hautenant Eglanel Hare Fort Sill Okla

Theaters Show Miss Mington Leads in New Paramount Offerings

The program at Empire and Majestic features Miss Mington in a new play by Charles Kenyon titled Sapp Flee, plus the Bennett-Heystone comedy Inched to the Finkel. Also on bill are Rocking the Boat at the Majestic starring Eva Maylor and Lawrence, The Troubles of a New York Show Girl, and The Belle of Blaguile with country character sketches. The Society Circus and a new singing act by Bradley and Ardite add variety, with the Thomas Trio offering triple bar juggling and novelty acts.

Mington Sapp Witlel Margaret Wmingtoh Jer Mortun Chis Paramouar Lapis Uhentar Miss Tiling Charles Kenyon MC Ute Whant Ahev de Finkel Bennett-Heystone Majcetic Eva “Maylor Majestic Stem Stern Gertrude Barnes Jough New York Whitfieide Reland and Company Blaguille Ernest Sw Society Circus Bradley Ardite Hiaven Willing Jordan

Governor to Name Three Members of State Highway Commission

Governor Ferguson plans to announce the appointment of three members to the State Highway Commission. The act creating the commission requires names within sixty days after enactment, with the act taking effect July 1, 1917. No salary is attached. members receive per diem and traveling expenses.

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