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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1916
Page
3
A bizarre chain of accidents in Logansport Indiana follows Henry Weaver as a tree trimming led to a pigpen collision with a pig, a frightened colt, torn fencing, a dead cow, and a killed dog as a veterinarian failed to save the horse.
An editorial notes long lasting misrepresentation of General Carranza in the United States for resisting foreign exploitation and praising renewed understanding from President Wilson's cabinet. It argues clearer American view may allow Carranza to govern Mexico's internal affairs without U.S. interference.
Veteran observers note Carranza's stamina amid Mexican upheaval. He is praised as the ablest figure who has led through four years of chaos, with villa and Huerta fading from prominence. Washington begins to grasp his authority and true character.
An analysis argues seven belligerents spent about 75 billion dollars on military actions with another 25 to 30 billion in indirect costs. Entente powers may expend 105 million daily, enemies about half, risking debt crises as postwar security networks collapse.
Senator McGregor argues tipping should not be counted toward accident compensation. He contends tips mix wages with bribes and lack contract certainty, urging law to prohibit tipping while noting Texas does not ban it. The discussion highlights broader social views on tipping ethics.
From the Galveston Tribune summary noting the West’s rise in US affairs and a shift in war shipping, it cites a total net loss of British shipping at 218 percent since the war began, with about 525,000 tons net lost amid higher maritime casualties.
Florida growers raise 50000 to combat citrus canker and the Florida Legislature allocates 125000. Congress allocates funds to aid affected states as investigations link the outbreak to import stock from Mexico and Japan via birds. The report notes broader southern business ties and transportation links with Chicago and the South.
The piece critiques tipping practices in Texas and notes Senator T. J. Mackegor of the Industrial Accident Board aligning official stance with personal views on tips. It highlights clashes between conventional norms and regulatory authority.
Residents of Kansas City St Louis Fort Worth and nearby towns weigh support for a touring Met Opera company partnership with Verdi and Bizet works. Community leaders seek clear stance on state and civic backing to stage Car men and Travalore before expanding to New York Chicago and other venues.
The Garden at Aloha headlined a vaudeville program in Dallas with The Royal Hawaiians and a grande troupe. Miss Bunting featured in Lena Rivers with strong advance sales, while Mary Pickford's Empire program showcased Less Than the Bust and new feature plans.
The Texas cotton crop has received large sums of money for farmers, but the rising costs of food and feedstuffs threaten liquidity. The piece argues safe farming and prioritizing foodstuffs and feedstuffs to stabilize farming.
The YWCA reports growing interest in Spanish courses for beginners advance pupils and children with a high enrollment. An English class for Spanish learners is planned once enrollment completes. The program is led by the same teacher, and a popular Spanish conversation table meets daily at the cafeteria from 12 to 2.
A letter from a park employee complains of low wages and late pay while detailing deductions for sickness and family issues. Commissioner Lambert responds with salary figures for day laborers and gardeners, noting budget increases and standard workdays. The correspondence touches on egg and feed price rises affecting local costs.
A brief poultry column notes feed prices for grains like maize and keffir the impact on egg costs. It mentions higher feed costs ahead and references a Poultry Booster from West Virginia regarding producers.
Red Cross seals go on sale Saturday under Herbert Lifscott as committee head. Aiming to boost Christmas charity, San Antonio merchants buy seals for outgoing mail while funds support anti-tobacco efforts and peace work in Texas. Additional purchases include Emil Blunt Co 10 and Gunter Hotel 16 along with local firms.
Princeton autistics show rising college enrollment among high school graduates. Preparatory school graduates remain the majority, while city and country high school graduates show noticeable gains. Yale Harvard and Princeton last year abolished special examinations and adopted entrance boards, likely guiding more graduates to larger universities. Princevi ta total enrollment reaches about 1555 students.
P H Morrissey, longtime assistant to the vice president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and former leader of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, died at his home in Galesburg after a long illness. Funeral services are planned here near Thursday.
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