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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
4
Publication notice lists the paper as The San Antonio Light and Gazette with exclusive AP day report. It provides office address at 509 511 Travis Street and notes the founding date January 20 1981.
The snippet lists Daily and Sunday subscription options including carrier and mail, with monthly and yearly terms. It also provides office locations for Paul Block, Inc. in New York Chicago Boston and Detroit along with payment details and a small price line.
The daily edition averaged 22,421 copies and the Sunday edition 26,671. Net paid daily average 20,654 and Sunday 24,857. Audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, the paper claims 60 percent higher paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
The piece argues Greece erred by hedging between sides in World War I, warning that the king’s pro German stance risks greater losses once the war ends. It notes Bulgaria’s entry to the war and the shifting promises from Russia Italy and Romania, suggesting Greece may gain little regardless of outcome and may lose territory to others. A cautious stance, the author asserts, is dangerous and will likely trim Greece’s gains.
The article argues against using postwar protectionism as a political lever in the United States. It states Britain would endors e free trade by restricting imports to thwart unfair competition, and notes Britain’s unique ability to practice free trade due to its vast colonies and shipping dominance, making independence possible.
The article argues Britain built commercial supremacy by natural means while rivals used artificial methods. It contends reciprocity could have prevented war, predicting future choices between free trade and protectionism will shape peace or bloodshed. Germany should resist protectionism, as natural competition suits its industry and economy.
A critical column argues Congress overstepped by forcing a wheat law altering the standard measure and privileging a minority. It warns the move costs taxpayers millions, threatens constitutional principles, and suggests the strike crisis will deepen after the election. The piece asserts the nation must oppose laws that make some citizens unequal before the law.
The colonel Roosevelt, thought to be out of politics after the 1912 Republican convention, resurfaces supporting Hughes. He campaigns vigorously, arguing for a stronger Americanism and aims to influence the next presidential race. He remains a formidable figure, undeterred by criticism from Vance McCormick, and vows to continue fighting to the end.
The current Congress backs down before a threat and passes a biased law benefiting certain classes or employees. It acts without full investigation of merits or consideration of effects on the broader public, infringing on private contracts and risking further harmful class legislation.
The Baltimore American argues the United States remains neutral in the great war. It asserts individuals may hold opinions and notes broad opposition to Germany. The piece claims nations have no trade favorites and implies Pingland will not be allowed to evade consequences.
In 1915 a Houston Post excerpt notes 1086 deaths as autoists attempted to cross before trains. The piece laments that despite the motto Stop Look and Listen some people fail to heed warnings. Trains seem slow but reach crossings unexpectedly.
Texas peanut acreage jumps from 30000 in 1900 to revised estimates of 200000 this year. Manufacturers seek Texas crop for outside and state markets. Like cotton, peanuts are not perishable. slow marketing can yield sure profits if growers solve the marketing riddle.
A Waco Morning News editorial notes Texas will not lend money to the east within a year. It adds Texas will not lend until it stops buying cars, life insurance, farm implements, cotton goods, canned goods, bacon, corn and other goods from the north and east, a stance echoed by Beaumont Enterprise.
The Houston Post notes that Curaçao in the Dutch West Indies has lifted a long ban on moving pictures. With the islands no longer poverty bound, two picture shows operate to meet demand, using films from France and England with Spanish or English legends.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Italy’s war declaration against Germany ends a tangled diplomatic feud. It argues the move resolves a long standing fiction of peace with Austria while acknowledging that German interests in Italy created awkwardness. The piece predicts Germany will suffer more from the shift.
In the first Texas primary the Colquitt women’s plurality recedes as Culberson’s decisive win narrows the race to Wilson or anti Wilson. The border counties show weak anti war sentiment, and the German element backs Colquitt. Administration supporters see November encouragement and Americanism broader than the Republicans.
In Paris, an elderly actor Mondhably, famed in youth, hides from German troops by pretending to be an old man. His sister Sidonie recounts his courage as he vows to reveal his past by reappearing as a young man to confront history. Twenty years pass without word, leaving a haunting mystery.
Waco Texas September 5 By agreement the state and the defense bail in the sum of 5000 dollars each was allowed J E and W R Watson in indicted by a McLennan county grand jury for the murder of State Commissioner of Banking and Insurance J S Patterson Bond made immediately by the defendants Proceedings waived by the state when the habeas corpus hearing began this morning no testimony taken The cases against J E and W R Watson are set for September 18 in the Nineteenth district court Here It will be decided whether application will be made for T R Watson and who was indicted with his two sons for the killing of Mr Patterson The hearing was held before District Judge Tom L McCullough The state was represented by County Attorney John B McNamara and Lud Williams of Waco Pat M Neff of Waco appeared as leading counsel for the defense The courtroom was crowded with spectators during the proceedings
Ensign Fitzhugh Green, aboard the Danish steamer United States, confirms Crocker Land does not exist after accompanying Donald MacMillan in 1913. He traveled 150 miles toward Peary’s sighting, concluded the feature was a mirage, and noted their own mirage observations. Green later undertook a 13,000-mile dog sled journey to a southern Greenland post, with Dr. Maurice Tanquary and Dr. E. Co. Hovey accompanying part of the party.
County commissioners opened bids at 11 o clock Tuesday to repair the Home for the Aged roof blown off by the tropical storm and to add a story to the two wings. Bids for roof replacement used a cinder fill and anchoring. bidders were Coleman & Jenkins H N Jones Construction McKenzie Construction Rheiner Brothers and Walsh & Burney. A decision will follow on accepting a roof bid or pursuing the wing addition, estimated near ten thousand dollars for the addition and about three thousand five hundred for the roof.
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a line about a standardized bridge prize for afternoon events. The prize is described as a boiled dinner in a can meant to please wives and reduce spousal scolding.
The three Mexicans arrested for operating a shell game on South Alamo street face theft charges in Justice Ben Fisk's court. The leader, named by Sheriff Tobin, is accused of stealing $500 from a hotel guest who befriended a Mexican who had just drawn funds from the bank, then $200 from another hotel guest. Post office receipts indicate money sent to a woman in Monterey, Mexico.
A four year old boy and his father walk to Sunday school. The child, puffing and panting from the distance, tells his father that it is not the pace but his own exertion causing the fatigue. The brief exchange ends with a gentle paternal moment in a faith paper tone.
Five national guard regiments on border duty in the Southern Department have not started home due to lack of railroad equipment. General Funston said the troops would have been useless for strike duty, with movement now planned from Brownsville and Douglas. The First and Second Kansas infantry may move by motor trucks later this week, as the division plans a march to Austin around September 14.
General Frederick Funston expects a visit from old friends as the First Infantry regiments of the National Guard, including the First Kansas under Colonel Wilder Metcalf, prepare to arrive in San Antonio from Eagle Pass. The units are due Monday morning and will set up at Camp Cecilia A. Lyon, renewing ties from his Philippine service.
Federal Land Bank committees of the Chamber of Commerce and the Clearing House Association will hold a joint conference Tuesday afternoon to study data gathered by Assistant Secretary Boark on San Antonio's trade resources. The report covers cultivated land, livestock, and annual yields of cotton, corn, and other crops, to be used in deciding whether to present it to the Federal Land Bank commissioners in Austin later this month.
The Grand Opera House opens its 1916-17 season with Emma Bunting leading a stock company in Tess of the Storm Country. The crowd fills the pit and balcony as Bunting’s portrayal of the squatter girl wins praise, though the orchestra’s loud accompaniment detracts from her voice at times.
Prof. William F. Doughty state superintendent addressed Bexar County Teachers Institute at Morrill High Harlandale. He discussed school improvements and the compulsory education law to start December 1 in Bexar county. The program featured J Ira Kercheville and Senator Carlos Bee on Citizenship and Rural School of the Future.
A intoxicated soldier stole a delivery truck loaded with bottled beer from Oldyle Beer at 215 North Fibres Street at 6:45 PM Monday. He led Motorcycle Policeman Eckhart and the chauffeur through the city for two hours before abandoning the truck at Tobin Street car line and being arrested after boarding a streetcar toward town. Conductor E man handed him to Houston and Soledad street police. He will be transferred to authorities.
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