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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light announces publication details including office location at 609 511 Travis Street and notes on subscription rates. This notice communicates transmission via Associated Press wire and status as a second class matter post at San Antonio.
German and Russian comments after Wilsons reelection show conflicting hopes and sharp sarcasm. They predict opposite policy outcomes, doubt his past record, and assume a peace stance or tougher submarine policy, while all seek to prove alignment with their own camp. The aim remains an impartial US course serving national welfare.
Governor Ferguson proposes an official proclamation for a celebration of the Democratic victory. Texans who voted for other parties doubt the move will be well received. The re election of the Democratic party is noted as a source of gratification for many citizens.
The piece argues a governor should avoid partisan proclamations and state ceremonies. It contends a statewide celebration of a party victory is improper if it excludes citizens, and the capitol and state seal should remain nonpartisan. It suggests a partisan celebration should be led by non-governmental figures.
Frank H. Hitchcock former postmaster general did not predict victory but offered a cautious appraisal on a Republican tour. His negative summary could have cooled Republican overconfidence and spurred intense efforts for the nominee.
The article recalls Charles Hitchcock’s split into surely Republican doubtful and probably Republican columns, highlighting California as pivotal and noting how California Washington North Dakota and Oregon shifted. It credits Hitchcock with foresight beyond traditional calculations and recognizing Democratic strength.
An early look at unofficial returns from equal suffrage states shows ten of twelve gave majorities to Wilson. Illinois helped Hughes with women’s votes, while Oregon’s female turnout was lighter. Western states favored Wilson, with California and Utah among others voting Republican prior to the count. The piece weighs whether women’s votes influenced peace and supports continued inquiry after final tallies.
A Honduran representative in the United States says the country offers abundant natural resources from pine and mahogany to gold and oranges. He argues these varied assets invite North American capital and expertise, highlighting a need to inform the public about Honduras’s wealth and development potential.
Tillie Zick also known as Muriel Worth headlines a seven act vaudeville bill starting at 2 30 p m at the Majestic Theater It marks her premier presentation since appearing here four years ago as a slip of a girl Lydia Barry is second feature with new songs Ethel Clifton and Company present The Saint and the Sinner and more acts follow including De Leon and Davies DAmour and Douglas and Burt Earle all delivering novelty acts and burlesque numbers
Kathryn Williams stars in a red blooded adventure with Tyrone Power in Thou Shalt Not Covet. The program also includes Pathe Weekly No 89 and The Jacobean House with Earle Williams. Shows run at 10, 10 45, 12, 12 45, 2, 2 45, 4, 4 45, 6, 6 45, 8, 8 45, 10 and 10 30 a m.
The Texas Public Health Association has been named the Texas representative in the annual Red Cross Christmas seals campaign. The Austin based board includes Dr. W. B. Collins and W. M. Brumby with Dr. Z. T. Scott as secretary. The group aims to bolster public health and tuberculosis care through hospital development.
Plans for a new Bayonne New Jersey marine and industrial terminal, likely the nation’s largest, were announced with an estimated cost over 7 million dollars. The site’s accessibility to New York aims to relieve harbor congestion in the port.
Char tered firms include Fishburn Dyeing & Dry Cleaning of Dallas with 75000 capital stock and several incorporators. Marietta Oil Company of Texas in Waco with 10000 capital stock and listed incorporators. First Presbyterian Church of Southland in Garza county reports no capital stock. O J Warren & Company of Fort Worth with 3000 capital stock and named incorporators. Williams Coffey Drug Company of Paris with 10000 capital stock and incorporators. Standard Mercantile Company of Sherman with 10000 capital stock and incorporators. San Augustine County Lumber Company in Kellys Angelina county files amendment increasing capital stock to 200000. Proof of final payment of capital stock filed for Texas Publishing Company of Dallas Worth Milling Company of Fort Worth and J Weingarten Inc of Houston.
Dispatches report the death of Brigadier General Dan C. Kingman in Atlantic City. Kingman, retired former U S engineer at Savannah and later chief of engineers in Washington, had been in failing health for months and was born in New Hampshire in 1862.
At a Manufacturers' Club meeting Walton D. Hood says San Antonio made products will account for over 96 percent of materials in the Main Avenue high school project. Only wash basins hinges and door knobs will not be locally produced. H. W. Finck adds Texas labor and materials will be used in a $3 million State University addition.
Members of the Knights of Columbus plan to attend a Monday evening lecture by Father E F Garesche of St Louis at 7 45 PM. They meet at the local hall then proceed to the Gunter Hotel for the talk. Plans include a Cuero initiation trip and a monthly card party schedule. A Thursday dance was canceled due to a bazaar and last week a dance raised fifty dollars to outfit the football team.
Father E. F. Garesche of St. Louis will arrive in San Antonio Saturday to organize the Catholic Woman's Association for self supporting girls. He will speak at 8 PM Monday at the Gunter Hotel assembly room and begin formal work after introductory remarks. The effort grows from Daughters of Isabella philanthropy and the Catholic Woman's Club on Nacogdoches Street.
The Rotary Club of San Antonio coordinates Thanksgiving meals for 15 000 troops at Leon Springs. Lt Col Manus McCloskey notes the Virginia and New Hampshire batteries will spend the holiday there and plan to deliver homemade pies cakes and cookies to the guardsmen. The regiment has been at Leon Springs for several weeks and will not return before December 10.
The Chamber of Deputies assembled in Athens after the royal decree convoking the assembly was read by the premier. The session then adjourned sine die. A Life magazine quip about a woman and her husband appears in the same dateline.
Dr M M Smith of Dallas elected president of the Texas Fraternal Congress over Dr H W Beardsley with 49 to 31 votes at the Gunter Hotel session. Mrs Marie J Cole and W D Anthony named top two vice presidents. Houston won next convention hosting rights 42 to 8 amid a dissension denial and a closing auto ride to Camp Wilson.
At the Alamo Council of the Boy Scouts meeting at the Gunter Hotel $100 was authorized for field day prizes on Saturday December 9. About $200 in prizes is expected. The Gunter Hotel will present a trench stretcher and A K Garretson will donate a large American flag. Seven troops Nos 1 4 7 8 11 14 and 15 will participate in all contests.
Colonel E. M. House, a close adviser to President Wilson, visited the White House today. John E. Osborne delivered invitations from western states urging a Wilson trip, but officials said the president would likely not find time for a visit before Congress assembles.
The Times reports its Red Cross collection in London on November 15 passed £5,000. The fundraising effort aimed to aid relief services and medical assistance during a period of heightened humanitarian need.
Petrograd reports Russia will create a wide Poland under its sovereignty and autonomy, denouncing the German Austro-Hungarian move to form an independent Polish state as an enemy ploy to swell Teutonic armies. The declaration reiterates Russia’s aim to govern all Polish lands once the war ends.
Soldiers of the Twelfth division at Camp Wilson thawed out after a cold snap. By noon tents were opened to reveal a sunny day and resumed duties following Tuesday suspensions. Medical units prepared for departure to Leon Springs while field hospitals run drills for battle casualty care.
Rev Hugh McLellan will address the Rotary Club at noon Friday in the Travis Park Methodist church basement dining room due to an Alamo Heights Missionary Society invite. Bishop W T Capers will serve as toast master and the Alamo Heights ladies will host a turkey dinner.
City Mission Board hosts Friday reception at Travis Park Methodist Church parlors for area ministers and their wives from all San Antonio churches. Mrs. Claude Carter oversees the program and refreshments will be served. Many ministers are newly assigned to San Antonio by the recent conference in Uvalde while several are already known locally.
Ottawa reports publish letters between Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden and Sir Sam Hughes showing how the appointment of Sir George Perley as Overseas Minister of Militia sparked the dispute. Hughes had urged resignation and the documents lay bare the tensions between the premier and the minister.
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