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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
4
An exclusive AP leased wire day report covers notable events, updates, and headlines from multiple jurisdictions with concise summaries and authoritative sourcing. The item emphasizes timely reporting and broad coverage across regions and topics.
The September 1916 report shows the daily average circulation of The San Antonio Light at 22 624 copies and the Sunday edition at 27 342. Net paid daily circulation totals 21 231 and 24 886 for Sunday. The Audit Bureau of Circulations certifies the figures as authoritative and final. The paper asserts it can guarantee advertisers 50 percent more paid circulation direct to San Antonio homes than any other newspaper.
The Army and Navy Journal reports a new ninth heavy artillery unit to be stationed in Hawaii. It will move by motor power only, with thirty tractors, twenty seven motor trucks, and motorcycles for soldiers. Six batteries will use 4.7 inch guns and 6 inch howitzers, totaling sixteen and eight guns respectively.
The article argues bankers hold money and San Antonio targets wealthy visitors who spend on private travel and luxury hotels. It lauds golf as a top tourist asset and cites the American Bankers Association Kansas City convention to illustrate that moneyed visitors favor quality hospitality and golf.
A convention notes 221 bankers were assigned to two Kansas City clubs with others at Mission Hills, illustrating bankers’ love of golf. The piece argues San Antonio should attract them by promoting municipal golf as a profitable asset and possibly add links, ensuring winter play.
A critical essay argues that labor union status must be clearly defined to end public risk from labor disputes. It warns against superficial legislation and urges stable, lawful reform aligned with natural economic laws. It cites sympathy strikes in New York and calls for public empowerment to enforce fair labor practices.
The author argues that form alone cannot ensure good governance as personal character shapes outcomes. While monarchy could sometimes yield efficiency, power abuse remains tied to leaders, and commissions in cities were designed to curb misrule despite not guaranteeing honest government.
A typhoid fever outbreak in Elgin, Illinois exposes failures of the commission form. The sanitation chief ignored rising cases while officials traced the water supply to a contaminated river. Citizens and physicians urged recall or recall-like action, warning that theory alone cannot ensure competent governance.
The United States Bureau of Navigation announces the launch of a concrete boat in Norway, claiming the honor as the first of its kind. The American pioneer was built at Fairfield Maryland in 1912, likened to the first submarine and first airplane as notable American inventions.
Denison Herald notes the president plans to dive into campaigning with firm resolve. It suggests criticism of Mr Hughes has stirred irritation and the president may respond with strict discipline, while praising his engaging talk and earnest manner.
The Worchester Post notes Wilson aims to begin construction of 106 vessels this year including 57 submarines and 12 battleships with 16 inch guns. It contrasts Hughes as unaware, and asserts Democratic gains exceed 16 years of Republican rule. The Times-Herald and Waco Times-Herald discuss proposed purchase of Northern Mexico as a solution, despite prior ridicule.
A reflective column from the Corpus Christi Times on men driven by constant ambition. It argues many toil without leisure, face deceit, and fear loss of work yet remain admired by some while others in cemeteries may have more fun. It notes their impact on family and daily life.
An analysis of Mexico's indebtedness and potential for recovery under a permanent peace. The piece notes claims totaling about $1 billion, over $400 million held by Europeans, and argues Mexico can settle just claims and rebuild prosperity once peace returns.
The British steamer Hawkhead, not sunk as first reported, reached Newport News under her own steam after colliding with the City of Norfolk in Hampton Roads. The Norfolk for Baltimore with about 100 passengers was empty of serious injuries. most were transferred to other vessels and a bay liner to Baltimore. The City of Norfolk lost 10 feet of bow but officials reported no deaths or injuries amid heavy fog.
The court agreed to hear whether World War era trading with the enemy decrees may be applied in U.S. federal courts during wartime. The Watts Watts and Company vs Unione Austriaca di Navigazione suit centers on payments blocked to a British firm over the Austrian steamer Martha Washington. International lawyers note timing amid German manufacturers threatening suits in Germany and the United States over blocked shipments.
Fire Prevention Day on October 9 will be observed in San Antonio with a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the St. Anthony Hotel. State Fire Marshal English Fire Chief Phil Wright and City Fire Marshal McNeel will discuss new safety devices for stores homes and factories. The governor’s proclamation notes 79 out of 100 Texas fires are preventable. Jake Wolff chairs the insurance committee and will report on insurance-rate reductions.
The Majestic Theater presents a seven act vaudeville bill featuring Charlie Chaplin parody Bert Wheeler and Betty Wheeler in Bits of Everything with Betty's singing. Other acts include The New Producer an operatic cocktail and Visions in Fairyland. Blue Bert Kenny stars with Nobody's With Me and A New Idea by Harry Adler and Anne Arlene. Hale Norcross and Company offer Love in the Suburbs as well as Comedy on Wheels by the Larneds.
The combination of two shows in one proves popular with patrons. Matinees draw many ladies and nightly showings include A. O. The Tortured Heart starring Virginia Pearson ends today. Fox features lead the audience with two new releases weekly. Tomorrow, Sunday, a full vaudeville and film change occurs with William Farnum in The Man From Bitter Roots.
A compiled register shows numerous individuals from across Texas and beyond staying at the Gunter St Anthony Menger and St. Anthony hotels. Names include M D Bennet Cuero I N Mitchell Alfred Eickenroht Se guin and others from Fort Worth Dallas Brownsville San Luis Potosi Mexico City Baltimore New York Richmond Galveston and Houston.
First and second examinations start Saturday at the Gunter hotel headquarters with exams every Saturday morning. Names listed include Zay Smith Troop 12 Daniel Esser Troop I Roy McMurtray Troop 12 Milton Woodward Troop 12 Herbert Smith Troop 12 Bascom Humphrey Troop 12 Joseph De Costa Troop 12 Waldo Moody Troop 12 Reece Em rie Troop I Egbert Merrylees Troop I Leslie Evans Troop I. All will complete written exams on the first day and begin oral exams and demonstrations.
Hailey and Adams of Jones County win a temporary injunction from District Judge Edwin J. Clark in Waco blocking the Jones County commissioners from declaring the September 30 pool hall election results. Hearing set for next district court term. petitioners claim property valued at $5000 would be insured by banning pool halls and allege the Jones County judge refused to hear the injunction request.
The attorney general's department approved records for several Beaumont bond reissues totaling 630000. The bonds are serials, mature in 40 years, and bear 5 percent interest. Beaumont city attorney E F Ferguson submitted the records and also met with the state board of water engineers during the visit.
A strike of 1000 harbor and dock laborers, joined by cartmen, halts shipping in San Juan with demands for higher wages. Violence erupted as effort to bring in workers from other places met with opposition. most imported workers joined the strike.
R M Perry, 30, son of a Denver mining man, was held for 15000 dollars near Oak Creek. He broke free in a canyon cabin, killed a guard, and fled after a gunfight. a posse hunted six to eight foreigners, with one man named William De Moine arrested. Perry telephoned the sheriff and is hospitalized in a mountain cabin.
J L Coulon of 1002 Avenue B was robbed Friday night by two armed negroes who took a purse with 2 75 as he crossed West Travis street bridge. A soldier uniform clad negro stole items from 839 Hood street Saturday morning. A 13 year old Mexican boy was arrested for stealing 5 from 215 East Evergreen street. A white 40 year old man wanted in Taylor for forgery was arrested here with morphine and drugs. an officer will return him to Taylor.
The dining room at the Young Women's Christian Association boarding house will reopen Sunday morning at the association building after the cafeteria moved downtown. Weekly meetings include the Young matron's Bible class Tuesday at 4 PM, religious work committee Tuesday 10:30 AM with Mrs Wurzbach, house committee Monday 10:30 AM with Mrs Brandi, cafeteria committee Tuesday 12:80 PM, and membership committee Tuesday 10 AM with Mrs A W Green as chair.
George D. Marshall of the federal bureau of highways, now in Texas, has returned from Denton where he examined a proposed $900,000 bond issue to build at least 227 miles of good roads in the county. He also urged a maintenance fund of at least 75 dollars per mile.
Charles Edward Norton, son of Charles G. Norton, died at home in Austin after an extended illness. Norton is a well known newspaper man who has worked on daily papers in San Antonio, Galveston and other Texas cities.
The Court of Criminal Appeals issued a mandate in the Randall County murder case of Robert Hazlewood. Hazlewood, previously sentenced to a term of years in the penitentiary, had his conviction reversed by the court.
Lord Robert Cecil said British plans for peace will keep neutral trade separate from belligerent measures. He rejected claims of discrimination against U S trade and argued the policy protects common interests while aiding worst-hit Allies. He warned against German-fueled ideas of an exclusive U S pact.
The Texas comptroller’s office reports a surge of redemption certificates as delinquent taxes are paid. Daily filings range from 500 to 1000, with a peak near 3000 on one Friday. Officials expect about 200,000 filings in the coming months, far above 1915’s total. Certificates are collected in duplicate and matched against tax records to clear back taxes.
United States minister reports an American killed in a bomb attack during a cent aid raid on Bucharest. A Bucharest dispatch quotes Secolul. Romania protests the aerial bombing to neutrals.
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