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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
2
A discussion on urban improvements shows improved streets boost real estate and farming efficiency. It notes dust oiling reduces pests, including English sparrows, who dust bathe in dry streets. Authors suggest oiling streets could deter sparrows while enhancing traffic benefits.
Critics split on Verdun outcome with some saying the siege failed to gain permanent advantages while diverting attention from German plans. Others insist the attack was genuine and collapsed due to German missteps, despite strong organization and French resistance at Metz.
The article argues German staff failed to learn from French defense at Verdun. It notes French defense, organization, and best-branch leadership resisted German masses and artillery. German underestimation of a capable foe doomed their offensives and plans.
A reader letter argues many whistles in the city are unnecessary and nuisances. It suggests engineers blow whistles only when needed to protect safety and proposes a policy to reduce noise while preserving rail safety.
Observers say the election outcome hinged not on Wilson Hughes or national issues but on a petty factional row in California. A cooperation between old-line Republicans and Progressives emerged as Hughes began a western trip to unite the party while Republicans pressed old scores with Governor Johnson and his progressive faction.
The narrative argues the G O P and Progressive alliance collared by old Republican leaders in California details a banquet favoring non union workers, while Hughes appears uninformed. It notes Kansas and Texas debates, with Capper and ranch land offers, and a Texas Mothers group call for punishment of deserting husbands.
Fragmented clippings discuss German U boats active in European waters sinking ships, a British vessel believed dead, and the danger of misidentifying targets. Additional notes touch on politics in Germany and general public policy debates.
Telegram-style report from Ditawa details Sir Sam Hughes stepping down as Canada’s minister of militia and defence after a dispute with Premier Borden and the cabinet over policy and administration. The government names no successor. Gen. Hughes vows to assist recruitment and politics from abroad as changes unfold.
The Power Committee of a local Manufacturers' Club compares Texas city rates with southern peers and argues cheap water power could attract plants. They note San Antonio’s three to four cent power costs versus cheaper options elsewhere and call for development of Guadalupe or Medina river power to boost manufacturing.
Impetus for amendments to the general Irrigation law of Texas aimed at expanding the state board of water engineers powers and water-rights enforcement. A Texas Irrigation Conference formed to draft a constitution and amendments to present to the next Legislature. Attendees included engineers and officials from Dallas Pecos El Paso and Beaumont with John W. Gaines as president and Judge W T Lotter as secretary.
Final arrangements for sending the Christmas ship Caesar to New York are in place with officials including Secretary Lansing and Red Cross leaders. The vessel, arriving mid December, carries about 25 000 tons capacity and will deliver aid to Syrians suffering from Turkish blockade and famine. About 100 000 people face starvation as relief funds exceed 400 000 dollars, with 250 000 needed to fill the ship.
Startroad Commission proposes changes to demurrage rules for empty cars and delays at transfer points. The plan seeks higher penalties and quicker notice after arrival, with adjustments to daily charges and time limits at key junctions. A public hearing is set for December 12 in Austin.
A federal court ruling held the so called starch trust guilty of unfair methods of competition under antitrust law and ordered its dissolution within 120 days. The Corn Products Refining Company and allied firms are enjoined from price fixing and unlawful practices while assets are divided to restore competition.
The Texas Philatelic Association marked its twentieth anniversary with a banquet in St. Antonio. Edward W. Heusinger, president, announced he may not seek re election. Attendees included S. B. Hopkins, G D Kitzinger, and many collectors from across the state, reading congratulatory letters from associations nationwide.
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