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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1916
Page
4
Street address of the publication office is listed as Nos 509 to 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D, indicating the paper’s physical base in that block.
A famed actor risked a sea stunt provoking a naval chase by a British warship. He was captured at sea, detained in the Bahamas as a suspected saboteur, and may sue the British government for nine million dollars.
Newspaper ads urge faster phone use and fewer words to save time for business and professionals. The article notes that inefficiency at one end causes waste at the other and compares American greetings with English usage while urging conscious effort to cut superfluous talk.
The article argues cotton’s value extends beyond clothing to many industries. It notes uses of seeds, lint, and stalks in explosives, artificial leather and silk, paper, dyes, fuels, and more, supporting global employment and economic influence that justify calling cotton the king.
The piece condemns overlong verbal rituals in phone calls. It argues speakers should identify themselves and ask for the person directly to save time and avoid insulting the person on the line. The main point is the telephone’s purpose is efficiency.
A French former Kaiser's chef claims German military reverses stem from Kaiser dependent on German cooking. He alleges poor digestion and failed plans due to diet, while deriding Germans and praising himself as the best cook. Public opinion dismisses the Frenchman as mean despite his claims.
Mrs. Fred Osborn of Ann Arbor, speaking at the Vegetable Growers’ Association of America convention in Chicago, declares pak choi sin kwa and fu kwa the coming world vegetables. She criticizes French cooking and asserts the Chinese dishes will be supreme, hailing the bite of these greens as fitting a new era.
The Crown Prince of Germany concedes soldiers in the Teuton forces are human, not mere cannon fodder. He notes the sacrifices at Verdun and the burden of war on troops, contrasting public harshness with human limits.
A bank publicity man told the Bankers' Association in Kansas City that a grouchy teller ruins a year's advertising. He said no matter how much you advertise that a person with a dollar is as welcome as one with a thousand, if the man with the dollar feels unwelcome, the ad fails. This applies to other advertising as well.
A Galveston Tribune excerpt reports Luxemburg declares aerial raids on its foundries unjustified and asserts readiness to supply ammunition to any customer. The piece notes Germany and the United States stand ready to furnish ammunition to Germany, with emphasis on German access.
A Brenham Banner Press note says a Texas county recently passed a bond issue to build permanent roads in a precinct. The project left some roads unfinished, creating a mix of first class stretches and sand and dirt segments for travelers.
The Houston Post notes that war years saw brokers closing offices and creditors pressuring firms, but now money floods the coffers as Monday's stock sales reach 2,250,000 shares, 750,000 above the prior peak, attracting new buyers and seasoned operators alike.
The Dallas Journal notes Federal Judge Gordon Russell refused to halt railroad rate increases under an Interstate Commerce Commission order in the Shreveport case. The decision cites overlap with Judge Pardee’s injunction. The state’s challenges remain, as raised in its answer and will be tested in the ongoing railroad suit.
The Chicago Herald notes Bethmann Hollweg’s speech hints at submarine policy without clear stance. It suggests two readings: backing Tirpitz’s faction or doubt that submarines remain the decisive weapon to shorten the war. The piece frames U.S. interest as rooted in implications rather than direct declarations.
A Port Arthur yard argues against using rifles to kill birds to protect crops. It cites naturalists who say birds largely help by reducing insect pests, noting the English sparrow as a pest and urging youth to value feathered allies over casual shooting.
Governor Dunn probes Rosiclare Hardin county Illinois where two fluorspar mines owned by the Rosiclare Lead and Fluorspar Mining Co. and the Fluorspar Mining Co. face a union dispute. Miners quit, violence flares, and authorities report opposing claims of working conditions and intimidation as talks, investigations, and affidavits unfold.
The E A Schiller stock company presented Within the Law at the Grand Opera House showcasing a transition from comedy to tragedy. Joel Friedkin and Eva Sargent delivered standout performances with Emma Bunting and Albert Vees earning strong notices as well. The production received high praise for its suspenseful storytelling and powerful acting, rendering it a superior rendition for San Antonio audiences. The run continued the rest of the week, with a new bill debuting at the Princess.
A packed theatre welcomed a full vaudeville lineup led by Prevost Goulet and Dan Holt with Roma Morano and La Medici's Models. The feature film The Man From Bitter Root starring William Farnum is praised as a strong West drama with a love story and grips audiences from start to finish. The new program runs daily until Thursday.
The Majestic Theater presents Charles Ray and Bessie Barriscale in Plain Jane with William Desmond and Enid Markey in Lieutenant Danny U S A A Keystone comedy rounds out the program The Wolf Woman reference highlights Ray Barriscale as a romantic standout The 5000 foot border tale promises thrills and the Keystone feature is billed as a knockout
The Thirty seventh infantry band at Fort Sam Houston will perform Monday at 8 pm on the lower post Chief Musician Carl Everhof curates a program including National Defense overture On the Bosporus Amina Night in Naples and Hobos Reel Also see the Nineteenth infantry band to give the next army concert Thursday night.
Judge T. Maxey of the Federal Court Western District travels to Philadelphia for time away and plans to resign upon December 1 at age seventy. He is accompanied by Mrs. Maxey.
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