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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1916
Page
4
Nonpartisan Congress Shapes Hope For Democrats
Analysis of the new House suggests Democrats may avoid hard obstruction as Republicans show independence. Many Republicans previously aligned with progressive causes may still back administration measures, and cross-party support could emerge on tariff, ship subsidy, and other key acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Congress
Associated Press
Organization of Congress
Wilson
Three Senators Nominated and Elected in Regular Primaries
The piece notes senators LaFollette Poindexter and Johnson elected as Republicans after caucusing with or representing varied alignments. It discusses their voting tendencies against party lines, their prior affiliations, and the impact on California and Washington politics. It also reflects on national markets and the federal reserve act’s influence on prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Poindexter
Washington
Johnson
California
Hughes
Wilson
Senate
Miles Poindexter
Senator Poindexter
Hiram Johnson
Colonel Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Chicago
Los Angeles
Mr. Johnson
United States Senate
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Enduring Republican dominance shapes Sixty fifth Congress votes
The text notes a large Republican majority in many offices and argues a Republican congressman could not vote against administration policies without opposing his constituents. It suggests party lines may be abandoned again in key measures shaping the Sixty fifth Congress.
Undisturbed Markets Amid Turbulent Election
The article notes markets remained largely steady despite a national election with unexpected turns. It highlights that usual volatility from presidential outcomes did not materialize, as the political tide shifted several times and suspense stretched across multiple days beyond the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Newspaper Follows Flag The Alaska Daily Empire Special
A forty page edition of the Alaska Daily Empire explores development and hopes of a part of America that rejects keeping its resources in cold storage with bold courage. The piece reflects a flag focused stance cited by the Louisville Courier Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Daily Empire
America
Louisville Courier-Journal
Painting a City Black
The New York World argues that city liquor certificates are far fewer than reform advocates claim and cover hotels and clubs as well. It contends overstating vice harms reform and cautions against exaggeration of New York’s darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York World
Utah Supreme Court ruling on business use of telephone contract
The Utah Supreme Court holds that a contract between a telephone company and a subscriber restricting use to the subscriber's own business violates ownership and public use standards when the line is used as a public service. The decision emphasizes commonsense equity in contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Supreme Court
Leslie’s
Taylor County Satisfied With Cotton Prosperity and Wealth
The Taylor County Times notes farmers are producing more cotton than expected, with prices for cotton and seed higher than anticipated. Happy agriculturists show broad smiles, hogs are fattening for home use and some surplus, and farmers have money to buy gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Taylor County Times
Rare restraint in submarine warfare praised by Berlin press
The New York World notes central powers sea forces sunk 1,258 hostile ships totaling 2,699,501 tons and 200 neutral ships of 276,524 tons from war start to Oct 12. A Berlin boast that neutral tonnage sunk is only 10 percent signals unusual moderation in targeting neutral commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Owers
Berlin
Santago
New York World
Proclamation on Polish Independence by Central Powers
The Galveston Tribune notes that after occupying Poland for over a year the central powers declare Poland independent and call for a national Polish army. They seek to suppress Russia France England Italy and Roumania to ensure the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Teutons
Russia
France
England
Italy
Roumania
Galveston Tribune
Money Supply Boosted by Gold Imports and Federal Reserve Act
The Boston Post notes the money supply rose after Mr. Wilson’s election via the Federal Reserve Act and further from heavy gold imports. It asserts business boomed with the Fed system and abundant money, predicting continued prosperity regardless of war while liquidity stays cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Federal Reserve System
Boston Post
Republicans Narrowly Lacking Working Majority in House
New York reports Republicans will hold 217 seats in the next Congress with gains in New Jersey and losses in certain districts. Democrats maintain about 212, with independents and a Progressive possibly aiding Republican organization. Debate centers on speaker race, with James R. Mann favored by Republicans and Champ Clark by Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
John H. Ramsay
Robert Heath
North Carolina
Joseph Scully
Iowa
Louisiana
Mr. Ramsay
House
Congress
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Independence of Action
Wilson
James R. Mann
Clark
Champ Clark
Claud Kitchin
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Britt
Weaver
Fordney
Joseph W. Fordney
Michigan
Way
Means
Ebenezer Hill
Connecticut
Longworth
Ohio
Gardner
Moore
Green
Fairchild
Gillet
Fitzgerald
Cannon
Slemp
Virginia
Good
Mondell
Wyoming
Ware
Davis
Hayes
California
Glass
Cooper
Wisconsin
Flood
Esch
Adamson
Georgia
Volstead of
Webb
Albert Johnson
Washington
Burnett
Alabama
Kahn
Dent
Butler
Padgett of Tennesee
Greene
Alexander
Missouri
Marine
Steenerson
Moon
Tennessee
Lenroot
Pérris
Oklahoma
Campbell
Kansas
Henry
Texas
Senate
The Prince Chap at Grand Opera House
Miss Bunting returns after a layoff to open a week at the Grand Opera House with The Prince Chap a three act comedy drama. The story follows William Peyton an American sculptor and Claudia a model’s daughter through a love tale in London’s student quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bunting
Grand Opera House
London
William Peyton
Claudia
Honor Thy Name and American Aristocracy On Majestic Program
The Majestic program features Honor Thy Name a drama starring Louise Glaum Frank Keenan and Charles Ray with a plot about a southern gentleman protecting a family name. American Aristocracy stars Douglas Fairbanks filmed at Newport R I with society buds in scenes. The Keystone comedy Ambrose's Rise stars Mack Swain and Keystone players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theater
Louise Glaum
Frank Keenan
Charles Ray
Douglas Fairbanks
Newport
R. L
America
Princess Presents Sandelmo and Company Vaudeville Act
The Princess features a strong bill of pictures and vaudeville early this week headlined by Sandelmo and Company, a mysterious novelty. Sandelmo is a handcuff expert who demonstrates his craft on stage.
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Sandelmo and Company
Sandelmo
Escapist Act Shatters Chains In Water Tank Escape
A performer escapes from shackles and a galvanized iron water tank after being thrown in. Acts by Hannon and Troy as Italian Vendors mix patter with songs. The Three Silens blend comedy aerial work. Baby Doll Morrison debuts new songs. Fox feature Sporting Blood runs early week with race track thrills and a love story ending in a close race.
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Hannon and
Troy
Morrison
Austro Hungarian Society Forms In San Antonio
The Austro-Hungarian Society was organized at Beethoven hall with 150 attendees. Ernst Raba elected president, L T. Haas vice president, A. Alscher secretary, Anton Judmayer treasurer, and a seven-member board. The group vows social, non political aims with monthly entertainments and two large yearly events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Hall
Ernst Raba
L T. Haas
A. Alscher
Anton Judmayer
A. J. Bauer
Ernst Burgstaller
Julius Maier
E. W. Roth
Louis Eckert
Car overturns on North Flores. driver escapes unharmed
J. R. Glore, 32, of 133 Hicks avenue, escaped unhurt when his roadster overturned in the 00 block on North Flores Street at 12:55 Sunday morning. He crawled out after being briefly trapped beneath the wreckage as the radiator and vehicle sustained heavy damage while avoiding a collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Glore
Hicks Avenue
North Flores Street
Glore
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Majestic
Bill
Princess
Yessir
Oa Dorn
ORM Organization
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