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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1917

Page

3

Has Hillquit A Chance In New York City Mayoral Race

In a heated New York City campaign, Morris Hillquit, a Socialist lawyer, challenges the major party contenders. The piece contrasts Hillquit’s appeal to radicals and elitist fears with Mitchel fusion politics, Hylan’s Democratic run, and Bennett’s Republican bid, noting Hillquit’s stance against war and his appeal to the East Side working class.

New York City Morris Jillquit John Purroy Mitchel John 2. Hylan William Mo Bennett Fulynitt Chisstte Elias Fynceines America New York East Side New York Evening Post Avell Daver Elise Higan el Wis Pale Aias Ates Vty Tollquit Tle Nis

Taminally Campaign Tactics Face Wage and Jobs Pressure

Amid a heated New York campaign, Hillquit pledges to uplift economic and serial conditions if elected, while Tamonay counters with promises to secure jobs and basic sustenance. The exchange highlights broader political tensions and coercive tactics in the contest.

Hillquit Tait Tamonay New York

Intemperate zeal over food pledge drives sparks backlash

A Western commentary warns against labeling skeptics as enemies of the country for not signing the food pledge. It argues many organizations have worthy aims but cannot demand universal support. Aggressive rhetoric harms good causes and the cumulative effect of signatures should be pursued without branding non signees as traitors.

Food Administration Board America Neele Tyne

Learning From France on Temperance and Cultural Exchange

A misspelled historical note argues mutual benefit in American and French exchange during wartime finds, emphasizing temperance as a key lesson. It warns against equating prohibition with abstinence and urges understanding why temperance is political, not merely personal, amid overseas soldiers and home communities.

United States France Hee Saldivers Aderic

French wine gifts to American troops spark debate

An article from Jo Matin argues French wine customs differ from American taste and urges caution in accepting wine as a war gift. It cites M. Lausanne's view that laissez faire drinking in France contrasts with U S restraint and prohibition in America, noting dangers of alcohol consumption during wartime.

France AL. Lausanne Jo Matin Paris United States M. Lausanne America Vnto Frenetimen M. Lausamie Lausanne

Fragmentary archaic plea for vengeance and justice

The text presents a densely corrupted plea invoking divine justice against perceived wrongdoers. It contains archaic language and scattered phrases about weighing sins, invoking punishment, and seeking ultimate reckoning by a higher power. Strong entities or clear events are not consistently identifiable.

Suffrage Endorsed by Cabinet Members in State Statement

Cabinet members including Franklin J. Kane and Daniel F. Houston back woman suffrage in a New York state statement. They urge immediate, decisive action and cite wartime service, patriotism, and civic duty as reasons women should obtain the ballot.

New York Meusitant Wilson New York State Omn Daniels Franklin J. Kane California Daniel F. Houston Wbppert William Kaden Treasur America United States William C. Rudfield Conmierve

Theatres reopen amid chaotic spring listings and star turns

A fractured circuit of theater notes describes Theatres Good Comedy and the Miajgatio reopening after a disruption caused by Aly’s det event. The program features a mix of vaudeville acts, musical numbers, and comic scenes led by a roster including Hunt, Lloyd, Watlen, and Farkina Gaver, with scattered references to performers like Gerriruts Waited and Toyothy Foguste. The chaotic text mentions Monkey Creeey at Royal and a variety of acts, painting a picture of a bustling but tangled entertainment week.

Bauman Lnells Chieu Vantks Hunt Talon Alos Therbert Lloyd Commune Litburlus Weller Muu Anmi Farkina Soy Gad Pater James Watlen Weber aLbeetiens Hoyas Gerriruts Leahire Pholophis Ama Nagin Anglind Haris

Amateurish vaudeville review at San Antonio theatre

A chaotic, fragmentary notice describes Harey Sutin and Wetsy Vale presenting a lively but muddled show with quirky acts, a run of film clips, and enthusiastic shifting praise for performers including Marguerite Clark. It praises Mr Clark’s support and the overall entertainment value, with plans for ongoing exhibitions and related humor acts.

Bya Tovie Anetonio Marguerite Clark Ciel Duen Suorite

Guests of City Club Attend Nantional Event

City club members and guests attended a public ceremony with Chief Marshal Meek, Mr. Mower, and others present. The event featured speeches by city officials and commemorative activities on Nin Tout street railway and nearby avenues.

Oftitvora Antonia Amd Elvclic Sing Elib Pabtia Sevier Stompin Wiew Cie Gest AP Mower Tsb Horan Tovatuvister Che Prapnim Sehiel Gilles Vyartiehits Seeview Offic

War cost estimates and public reaction in wartime letters

A collection of reader letters discusses the uncertain cost of the war, public sentiment on how long it will last, and the difficulty of calculating expenses. The writers reference General Pershing, Villa, and allied troop numbers, debating the financial burden and proposing that only a capable government figure can provide reliable figures while criticizing grandiose totals.

Np Stanley Lexus Anyonn Wrouslentore Thor Wallace van Persiing Mexico Herrea Ana Tirnteinar Ameerichn Jet Mauli Republic

Urge Building 1000 Housing Units At NCE

A luncheon by the Meitl state Board in Gunther Move discussed plans to construct about one thousand new houses in San Antonio to meet growing demand from Army camps and rental properties. Attendees warned that housing and apartment shortages would rise with population, urging property developers to act despite higher costs.

NCE Te Meitl State Board San Antonio Pranerty Uae Meluriel Covington Fred Tannert Jed Heulmeh Sonith Olsy Jon Ww.sarren Willace Bupuris Rewirea Pheu Eros G. Lenin Tt i Ate Fea Iviawitrtely H.W. Nielson J. Om. Atardyes George YT Lily

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