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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
6
San Antonio newspaper, The San Antonio Light and Gazette, AP day report, filed at San Antonio post office as second class matter. Office located at 609 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
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The six months ending September 30 1916 show daily average circulation of 22062 and Sunday 26736 for the San Antonio Light. Net paid daily 20477 and Sunday 24424 after removing spoiled and unsold copies. Audit Bureau of Circulations certified figures and claims superior paid home circulation to advertisers.
The article argues Teutonic forces near Bucharest signal a quick collapse of Roumania, citing failures to stock artillery and ammunition and a strategic error in invading Transylvania rather than striking Bulgaria and defeating the Bulgarians first. It contends artillery and aviation dominance shaped the war and criticizes political aims over military needs.
The text argues that German General von Falkenhayn achieved a notable maneuver, suggesting the enemy flanked and forced retirement exposed the opponent’s inferiority in generalship. It likens Falkenhayn’s possible exploit to Stonewall Jackson’s flank march at Chancellorsville, a famed strategic feat.
The Chicago Tribune argues against U S plans to seize Mexico to impose happiness and system of government. It cites treaties and investments as guarantees and warns such action would be a high crime and hypocrisy. The piece stresses self determination and cautions U S intervention after war.
A Chihuahua city newspaper published a phony dispatch claiming Colonel Theodore Roosevelt led a revolution against President Wilson two weeks after the U S presidential election. The item, likely a jab at Villa's press, reflects yellow journalism tactics and unreliable reporting.
The piece critiques Mexican and American papers for publishing volatile rumors about Colonel Roosevelt and a supposed revolution. It argues the Mexican claims are implausible, labels some US papers yellow journalism, and condemns cross border journalism as deceitful and amateur.
The passage states Samuel Gompers complains that Judge Hook did not definitively rule on the Ad amson law's constitutionality, suggesting two possible reasons for the mixed ruling. It notes Gompers argues railroads should bear proof if the law is constitutional and hints at uncertainty in Judge Hook’s belief about the law.
A New York World note cites bakers polling on a wheat embargo showing northern support and southern opposition. It suggests a cotton embargo would reverse these regional sentiments, and claims many issues beyond tariffs are locally debated.
The Little Rock Gazette notes that about 75 percent of US gasoline comes from Midcontinent crude oil, mainly Oklahoma. From one 42 gallon barrel only about 12 gallons of gasoline are refined, prompting reflection on how long a motorist uses that amount.
A Beaumont Journal reflection urges balancing gifts with teaching giving to youths. It argues that prompting young people to contribute to others builds social-minded responsibility and community awareness, preventing a selfish, all-taking mindset.
A Dublin area farmer sold 58.68 dollars worth of pecans from a single tree, illustrating pecan trees as a potential independent income. The Bryan Eagle urges growers to plant pecans now, noting fifty trees could surpass fifty bales of cotton and free the farmer to diversify into feed crops, dairying, poultry, and hogs.
Two years ago Kansas state prison and Kansas agricultural college started an experimental correspondence course for inmates. Over 200 prisoners are enrolled as the prison becomes a vocational school. In 2-3 years certificates may match those for outside graduates. Last spring thirty one prisoners completed their courses.
An indictment targets a score of I W W leaders in the Everett Washington raid aftermath. The case follows a shingle workers strike and a sheriff led expulsion of 41 I W W members from Everett. A Seattle I W W journal urged 2000 volunteers to retaliate. seven died and fifty plus were wounded. Workmen fund defense as blame remains disputed.
The Grand Opera House plans a Thanksgiving Day matinee with Miss Imma Bunting in Lena Rivers a four act comedy drama. The play closes December 3 with Sunday performances and a strong advance sale hints at a new attendance record. Whitaker Vees Freedkin Ryan and scenic effects boost the show.
Pauline Thurston headlined the Majestic vaudeville matinee with The Garden of Alpha a tale of a captive princess and a naval officer. Leo Herming starred with a Hawaiian troupe, with The Midnight Follies, Moore Gardner and Rose, and several specialty acts completing the bill.
At the Empire Theater the new Mary Pickford feature Less Than Dust draws record crowds. The story by Hec Tor Turnbull places Pickford as a little English castaway mistaken for dust by Indian natives. a fifty-strong cast includes David Powell and Mary Alden. Manager Lytle’s costly Empire engagement proves highly successful.
The state teachers examination will start Thursday morning at the courthouse office of County School Superintendent P F Stewart. It will run through Friday and Saturday with papers sent to Austin for rating by the state board. Stewart expects 25 to 30 teachers to take part and notes the test must begin Thursday due to the board’s fixed five-exam schedule.
The Nineteenth Infantry band performs at the lower post Fort Sam Houston Thursday at 4 30 pm under Oscar Biermann. The program includes The Connecticut Isassan Overture Zampa Herola Waltz Golden Sunset Morceau Elegant Golden Bionus Faust Gounod Rag Gingeroso and selections. A brigade review is planned at the post Friday afternoon.
Alberto Pani Mexican peace commissioner arrives in Laredo after a New Jersey to Texas journey to present the protocol signed by the Mexican-American joint commission to General Carranza. A special train awaits and he departs for Queretaro.
Indianapolis report states the YWCA completed a campaign totaling $200000 to fund a new boarding home for girls. The item then diverges to note a Swiss turbine generates power from a water stream one and a half inches wide after a 6400 foot drop.
Berlin reports the man power bill will be introduced in the Reichstag with a speech by Chancellor von Lethmann Hollweg. The measure enforces civilian labor service for all able men 18 to 60 not in the colors, with debate likely over state control and enforcement. Authorities plan a census of machinery to shift gear to munitions factories.
Senator Culberson has recommended Harry P. Lawther of Dallas for the western district of Texas judgeship, to succeed T. B. Maxey. The Justice Department announced the recommendation amid uncertainty if the endorsement or other rival backing will prevail.
Four-year-old Billy a crippled boy at City Hospital received a new rubber-tired tricycle to exercise his legs and ride in the halls without disturbing other patients. Mrs Ian Palmer read the hospital plea in The Light and donated the tricycle after calling Associated Charities and buying it in town.
San Antonio ticket agents announced a 30 percent higher round trip fare within Texas for the holidays and possible elimination of outside state round trips. Railroads offer 80 percent of the double the one way fare for Texas points, with potential full one way rate for travel outside the state, prompting protests from holiday travelers.
A five passenger Ford owned by J A Carpenter of rural route 7 was stolen about 11 00 am Wednesday after he left it on St Marys street near Commerce street. The theft occurred within ten minutes of his departure and police were notified. The Studebaker touring car owned by John Hall of 915 Van Ness street was reported stolen 8 00 pm Tuesday and found by Salado creek east of the city about 10 00 am Wednesday. A German physician has invented a device to suspend a victim head downward to empty his lungs.
Today the army detaches Captain Charles L. Mitchell of the Infantry on expiration of leave. He will proceed to Fort Sam Houston and report to the Thirty-seventh Infantry for new duty.
Dallas resident R Duncan stops at the Gunter while Dr. and Mrs. R M Munroe of Richmond Texas are registered at the St. Anthony. John Mohrhardt of Dallas and many other guests from Houston Dallas Fort Worth Chicago and Detroit visit the Menger or Gunter. Captain Guy Cushman U S Army is counted among guests at the Menger.
Texas coastwise shipping to New York sees record demand as Morgan Line officials in San Antonio report ongoing heavy freight volumes. Eikel notes current five-ship operations cannot meet demand and an embargo on shipments is in effect for now. Line anticipates continued expansion with orders for large new boats.
Prof S A Watters of the Houston Federal Bureau of Animal Industry met with Bexar County officials to seek support for tick eradication. He proposes dipping vats and a cattle safety district, issuing certificates at first dipping to ease interstate shipping, with Dr J B Reidy overseeing Houston HQ.
The fiscal year ends November 30 and reports must be filed by December 10 with the district clerk and then County Auditor Van H. Howard. Reports show office fees and determine annual compensation, with officers receiving a salary plus one fourth of excess fees and the remainder to the county.
A letter argues prohibition overlooks public needs and cites Georgia’s law as a model. It urges a balanced approach to liquor policy, noting widespread demand for wine beer and whiskey and calling for lawful supply without destroying property or liberty.
A new home Turkish bath design uses a frame covered with blankets to enclose a person or vat while steam is supplied by a stove. The device aims to simulate a traditional bath experience in a domestic setting.
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