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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1916
Page
4
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The San Antonio Light reports six months ending Sept 30 1916 with a daily average circulation of 22062 and Sunday 26735. Omitting spoiled and unsold copies net paid daily 20477 and Sunday 24424. Audit Bureau of Circulation certified. The paper can guarantee 50 percent more paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
Major Foulois returns to San Antonio as plans firm to build a large army aviation center. Congress allocates 13 million dollars to jumpstart training of officers, pilots, and aerial warfare development, leveraging the city’s climate and hospitality to support the project.
The State Supreme Court ruled the Democratic state executive committee lacked authority to nominate a candidate for railroad commissioner. Yet before the ruling the official ballot had been printed containing C. H. Hurdleston as the Democratic nominee, creating a conflict between law and process.
A satirical column notes a New York grave diggers strike raising burial costs after an eight hour bill. It argues moral duty to endure life’s burdens and warns of rising costs as society faces labor demands and future need for graves.
Governor Ferguson argues that county authorities cannot erase Hurdleston’s name from the ballot without a court order. The Supreme Court does not act on its own. a case must go through regular litigation to secure a ruling. The system lacks coordination between politics and law, leaving the public paying for decisions that may not be enforced.
The Prohibition party pressed a bold bid in the presidential race as J Frank Hanly toured multiple states urging 50 000 Indiana votes and 1 000 000 nationwide to force a dry plank. He warned a defeated party would adopt a dry platform or risk a dry nation with a different coalition.
The article argues that Prohibitionists aim to disrupt major parties rather than pursue broad reform. It labels their actions selfish and notes their pledge to back any old party that adopts their platform. It warns that Prohibition demands could become a prohibitive price in politics.
If the American-Mexican Commission ends the border dispute it could happen in a single day. The Savannah News notes Mexico is a country where no two days yield the same token.
The Memphis News Scimitar quotes that Greece seeks U.S. protection as the world shows sympathy for afflicted Hellas. It notes Uncle Sam currently struggles to defend his own interests and rights amid existing conditions.
The Madison State Journal, a longtime Republican organ, supports Wilson for president LaFollette for senate and Burt Williams for governor while its chief editorial writer, a Republican nominee, declines to back the GOP candidate for governor. The Memphis News-Scimitar notes a nationwide political mixup.
Turkish foreign minister Halil Bey told an AP correspondent that troops fight well everywhere and the Armenian question had been disposed of. He described Armenian massacres as revolting but said the country remains an ally and a welcome guest of Christians claiming divine rights.
The Indianapolis News argues the food price rise stems from a multi-tier chain from producer to retailer. It notes middlemen are essential but too numerous and retailers bear the strain as prices climb. A local case shows direct selling can lower potato prices, suggesting retailers should seek cheaper processes and sources.
East Texas counties won grand prizes at the Dallas state fair for corn and cotton. Mrs. J A Blow of Bullard won best ten ears of corn while Bud Campbell of Appleby took best individual ear. N B Davis of Canton won best cotton exhibit. The region also excelled in peanuts and other crops, signaling growing local prominence.
The Houston Post notes Dallas public health officials promote Keep City Clean as a daily standard. It urges residents to avoid spitting on sidewalks disposing garbage properly and refraining from vulgar language and actions that harm city life and health.
Al Wilson earns one of the highest honors of the night with a long ovation at the Majestic Theater as his new songs enrich the revived My Killarney Rose. Cast members Mattie Edwards William S. Gill and William Cullington deliver standout portrayals as Nora Donovan Michael Donovan and Beetle Toby. The show repeats at the Majestic Tuesday night.
Emma Bunting draws capacity crowds at the Grand Opera House in The Girl From Out Yonder where sea folk clash with New York society. The company performs nightly through Friday with a final matinee Wednesday, then rests as Al G. Field's Minstrels take the stage. Election returns will be read to the audience between acts.
Election returns at Princess attract crowds with standing room. The 600 seat downstairs and 1000 balcony seats fill nightly. A new ventilating plant installed in September is a success. Today and tomorrow feature Fox with June Gaprice in lead backed by an all star cast and four acts of vaudeville including singing and comedy.
A brief item notes election returns will be transmitted tonight via a special wire. It also states one lady will be admitted free with each paid admission at tomorrow and Thursday matinees, and that a complete change of program will occur Thursday in vaudeville and pictures.
Theodore Kosloff and fellow Russian Imperial Ballet artists appear at the Majestic Theater Wednesday matinee. Each member pursues outside arts from painting to poetry and children’s stories, with Kosloff noted as a painter and Maslova also featured. The troupe bills as the most costly and pretentious act on the Interstate Circuit tour.
Casey the adult gorilla, once mislisted as a chimp, headlines Wigwam No 2 with Biz the chimpanzee. Casey reportedly understands twenty words, dresses, smokes, and drinks beer, while Biz supposedly can do nearly anything a human can and understands over 300 words.
A San Francisco protest by a mother with a baby halted a street improvement costing $15. The board paused the project after tears moved the supervisors. The woman later returned claiming a stolen motor car and was directed to report the loss at the police station.
Ola Florence Magravaires, childless in a ruined Valtours hamlet, endures German occupation with sermon like faith. A hungry hawker swindles troops, but a young soldier and Florence’s granddaughter spark a plan to outwit him. Florence accepts aid to feed her granddaughter, while clinging to hope of French victory.
W B forecaster Mr W H Alexander summarizes Youths Companion data showing thunderstorms across US stations from 1904 to 1913. Tampa and Santa Fe are centers of activity. December has fewest and July the most storms with peak areas in the southeast and southwest. Mountain regions and the Mexican border show high activity while San Francisco remains largely exempt.
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