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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
2
President Wilson faces critics among foreign-born citizens and political opponents over U S neutrality in Europe. He asserts clear lines between support and opposition, warns of a strong public backing, and defies those aiming to sway policy or elections.
Cone Johnson, solicitor of the States Department and longtime figure in politics, aligns with Paxomania and attacks preparedness. He positions himself as a drummer boy among pacifist critics, urging Americans to reject reasoning and warning of defeat, while Governor Ferguson takes a contrasting stand.
A heated editorial critiques Mr Johnson and advocates of national preparedness. It parodies their logic, argues disarming nations is impractical, and notes Texans face cross border risk if states differ on gun laws. It mocks arguments while defending readiness and questioning pacifist rhetoric.
A defiant view cites Francisco Villa declaring war on the world as the reason major European powers hesitate to plunge fully into World War I. The piece argues Bulgaria Greece and Roumania refrain from action to avoid entangling with Villa’s forces, tying U S prep and naval buildup to looming global conflict.
The piece portrays Garía and Koumana anxious about Francisco Villa entering a world war on a global stage. It contrasts Britain and France’s efforts to end the conflict with the awe and dread surrounding Villa’s purported plan to combat the entire world. The rhetoric likens Villa to historic conquerors and warns he could become a demi god or a fool if he fails.
The aging Rev Isaac Hosey known as the cow boy parson died, leaving a legacy of rugged faith. He once faced hostile cowboys with peace and mercy, then kept order from the pulpit with a .45 beside his Bible. Cowboys across the West mourn a friend who walked the ranges with them and lived his beliefs.
A Springfield Republican essay argues that defining normal in war material shipments is futile. It labels Vienna's stance as preposterous, noting that 1914 standards cannot govern modern wartime needs. The piece contends buyers' pays and sellers' capacity drive normalcy in conflict.
The Liberty Bell will travel from the Pan American Exposition to Philadelphia with brief stops in Dallas and Fort Worth on November 18. The Dallas stop lasts two hours and the Fort Worth stop one hour, giving crowds a fleeting chance to view the historic bell before it resumes its journey.
A note credits Neal of the Navy as author of training yarns and describes his early work on motion pictures. It mentions his screenplay efforts for Pathé Exchange and ongoing promotion with a theater circuit continuation into the coming Monday.
On Martinique coast a secretive insurgent network hatches a plan to ship firearms via Dolores. In a barred cellar a guns-runner meets with Hernandes and Inez Castro as they plot to obtain Matacra rifles and money, while a rival ship searches for the missing cargo and a U.S. secret service watch tightens.
The Hie Grande sails near Dolores as Captain Hernandez and his crew plot to move guns to the insurgents. A Central American contact negotiates with the captain while insurgents edge closer, and Annette and Jerold eye the unfolding plan. Hernandez and Panaman coordinate the smuggling, disguising the arms as oil stoves. The ship’s crew readies for a tense exchange as the plan advances.
The Grand Opera House offered a musical comedy titled Who Dreams Come True with a clever plot and strong music by Bilvio Hein. Principal performers William Pruette I and Edna Temple delivered solid vocal work while Connie Mac and James H. Browne gave standout acting in roles Maida and Hercules Swong, as the shipboard plot unfolds on a trans Atlantic liner featuring romance and intrigue.
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