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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues that Britain may inspect American mails at sea under a Bryan treaty, delaying protestable action during wartime. It asserts the United States must defend untrammeled mail transmission and notes Britain’s leverage to pursue arbitration after extended delays.
The article argues Texas Democrats misrepresent self-government and national will, comparing lawmakers to bandits and noting opposition to national preparedness. It contends voters oppose prohibition in theory and practice, with precinct and county conventions failing to let people vote on the issue.
The Texas state convention failed to reflect public will as prohibition split delegates and exposed a lack of popular sovereignty. Precinct and county meetings were manipulated by pro prohibition activists, forcing a party fracture and signaling deeper disengagement with political processes. Casement, Pearse, Plunkett, and Larkin figures surface in a broader Dublin revolt context, with historic echoes in the text.
In a tale of free expression a Chicago audience member mild in dissent is assaulted by James Larkin who then returns to the platform to reiterate his opinions. The incident underscores the dangers and tensions in a nation that prizes free speech.
The piece argues Justice Hughes has a strong chance to secure the Republican nomination as the convention nears. It notes Roosevelt and Hughes as the main contenders with other names fading, and suggests Hughes may be acceptable to unite factions. The analysis weighs odds and cautions about canards and potential declarative stances by Hughes.
The Troy Record notes Mr. Wilson defends readiness and a break with Germany if pledges are violated. It cites his Mexican policy and tariff stance as key parts of his record, warning that voters should judge the president on his actual policies rather than Mr. Bryan’s fantasies.
The Argonaut notes about 1300 golf clubs with 350,000 active members. With average annual dues around 120 dollars, annual golf spend tops 42 million dollars plus initiation fees and ancillary costs. Shoes, apparel, and clubhouse expenses push the total beyond 50 million annually. The largest item is dues near 17.5 million.
The dispatches note Hobson’s loss in a preliminary Alabama district race for Congress, following his failed senate bid. His challenger was a Bankhead son, in a district once loyal to Hobson, who aimed for Washington representation. The outcome signals Hobson’s reduced influence in state politics.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes the two week horizon to the Republican convention. It surveys candidates like Justice Hughes Roosevelt supporters favorite sons and Old Guard factions as forces whose fate remains uncertain amid shifting delegate dynamics and unresolved choices.
A Rose Fairy in a sunny garden greets the Blue and Gold King butterfly who arrives with his southern court seeking sweet honey. The fairy agrees to host the visitors and believes their presence will help protect the roses from pests and enrich the blooms with their pollination.
The Tyler Courier Times notes persistent disputes over military needs but highlights clear deficiencies in the aviation branch. It cites the Mexican campaign as having decimated aircraft, underscoring a failing in air power and the urgency of reform.
Bananas are peeled and halved lengthwise and placed in a casserole. A sauce of melted grape jelly with orange juice and pulp is poured over and baked about twenty minutes. Serve hot or cold with optional vanilla whipped cream. Cooked bananas gain nutritive value.
The author argues the United States lacks sufficient aviation personnel and training. He notes the small flying squadron, uncertain numbers of ready aviators, and reliance on foreign units. He urges Congress to fund a large air fleet and start widespread training immediately.
The British government reports higher munitions output when workers operate six days a week instead of seven. Sunday work ends while employees accumulate overtime during the six workdays. A man can work seven days a week under prior arrangements, but new policy concentrates on six day cycles.
The article discusses fatigue's impact on output, noting some workers perform better in eight hours than nine. It argues that will and enthusiasm matter more than time, that constant labor dulls pace, and that rest is vital for peak efficiency. It critiques 12 hour days as wasteful and seven day workweeks reduce efficiency.
A letter from a resident urges San Antonio to curb smoke from nearby shops. The author notes heavy gas laden smoke harms health, especially at night, and asks for remedies to improve air quality within the city limits.
The New York World reports Senator Smoot urging a national home economics program as part of national defense. He calls bad cooking a crime hurting families and prosperity, proposing a congressional committee, an interstate cooking act, penalties, and a permanent culinary commission to regulate home food preparation.
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