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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
6
The San Antonio Light lists its founding date and notes it comprises the San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette with publication offices on Travis Street between avenues and D.
The notice lists daily and Sunday rates for carrier and mail for 1 month and 1 year, mentions advances and irregular delivery, provides old and new phone numbers, and notes San Antonio Light sales at hotels and stands with office addresses in New York Chicago Boston and Detroit.
The article argues Greece cannot gain from either side in the world war and has squandered its leverage by remaining neutral. It notes the Allies declare Greece useless due to manpower limits and lack of decisive aid, suggesting Greece will end the conflict with little reward and potential losses to its position.
Texas voters showed strong support for national defense measures while five congressmen lost re election. Four of the defeated candidates opposed the administration's preparedness program and their defeats suggest a political shift tied to defense policy rather than local factors. The article notes surprise at Texas opposition and argues the defeats reflect broader views on national security.
The piece notes that national issue salience faded as administration gains appeared assured and Texas voters shifted away from anti preparedness candidates. A lone victory in the Panhandle over a veteran lawmaker underscored a pivotal, security driven campaign.
An editorial argues that Britain’s use of compulsory military service and strict recruitment at racecourse gates shows the necessity of universal service. It contends the United States risks calamity if it delays adopting compulsory service, urging readiness to defend the nation’s existence and future.
The Verdun siege enters its third phase with ongoing fighting unseen in a long struggle. French forces maintain initiative and appear to be edging toward victory after seven months of German assault. The conclusion suggests a French advantage as operations continue.
The analysis argues the Verdun offensive failed to meet German aims while Allied operations on the Somme outpaced Verdun. It notes German manpower shifts, ongoing defensive posture, and concludes history will deem Verdun a French victory as long as French gains continue and Verdun remains unsettled.
In precarious days for Balkan leaders, the era of unstable ministries continues amid turmoil. San Antonio asserts a police force exists, with public reaction leaning toward relief at any form of organized law enforcement.
Travelers entering the United States from Canada were robbed by a stranger posing as a customs inspector. The note hints at the prevalence of such impostors and the public’s general distrust of officials.
Taft argues his belief that he is out of politics was tested when he walked four blocks in Chicago without being recognized. The Springfield Republican notes the moment challenges politicians who are in politics and suggests Taft may have been deceived by appearances.
The Springfield Republican notes that Ford’s annual statement highlights a paradox: a man can excel in automobile making yet fail at achieving international peace. It argues that a business background does not guarantee political efficiency.
The Beaumont Enterprise warns that dangerous unguarded grade crossings remain a deadly risk under state law. It notes that horse drawn traffic already faced danger and the automobile era worsened traffic, turning these crossings into death traps for the public.
The piece argues Republicans wrongly push Mexico as an issue while the administration’s Mexican policy is being judiciously handled. It cites that the Mexican problem is being rapidly and satisfactorily solved without war, a point emphasized by the Christian Science Monitor.
The Dallas News editorial critiques Labor Day oratory for overemphasizing rights and achievements of organized labor while neglecting its duties to society. It urges labor leaders to acknowledge a broader civic duty, warning that neglecting duties risks impairing rights.
President Wilson warns Congress to prevent threats to the railroad system and to establish a public bulwark against transportation terrorism. He suggests interdependent reforms including giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to regulate railroad wages and rates.
A reader criticizes a recent geography editorial and mocks a humorous story. The author recounts misdirected depot conversations with guardsmen and jokes about rail travel in South Texas, asking for better local insight from efficiency experts at Camp Wilson.
At the Majestic Theater Theaters Cabaret night will feature Mile Albertina Rasch and her Vienna operatic troupe in a classical ballet divertissement. The bill includes Webb and Burns Italian Minstrels, Bernice Howard and Jackite in The Gad abouts, Betty Bond in Vaudeville As You Like It and other acts. Managers host audience guests for an impromptu finale with all performers joining in.
San Antonio audiences show strong demand for Emma Bunting in the three upcoming performances of Jerry. Next week opens with What Happened to Mary, a new Owen Davis stage version drawn from Adventures of Mary, with matinees midweek and on Saturday. The story follows an American girl helped by a heroic young man, with Miss Bunting leading her acclaimed company.
Gladys Hulette stars in The Shine Girl a Thanhouser five part feature praised by the New York Morning Telegraph for her charm as a Mary Pickford type Kathryn Adams supports Hulette born in St Louis educated there and trained in New York Adams began on stage in Louisiana Lou and pursued a film career in motion pictures.
Governor Ralston urges a statewide Riley Day observance for October in honor of James Whitcomb Riley the Hoosier poet who recently died. Public schools are to celebrate October 6 and churches to recognize it on the following Sunday, October 7 being the poet’s birthday.
The crew of the Dutch steamer Antwerpen, 11,300 tons of Standard Oil, has been landed at Plymouth after being reported sunk on September 13. The ship, built at Newport News, was sailing to London from Bayonne on its maiden voyage.
Thousands watched the brigade parade on Thursday afternoon as 3000 guardsmen from the First and Second Kansas infantry and Seventh Illinois passed before Col. Lyman W. V. Kennon. The long column, led by Colonel Hoisington the Second Kansas, Colonel Metcalf the First Kansas, and Colonel Moriarity the Seventh Illinois, impressed spectators with exact drill and shining equipment. General Funston observed from the sidelines, his pride evident, with many men from his home state having served under him in the Philippines.
Pure Food Commissioner Hoffman questions state bacteriologist Graham about Austin water contamination. He argues fish decomposition in Lake Austin, not sewage, explains bacteria presence. Health officials consider chloride treatment and trench cleaning. Fort Sam Houston doctors may inspect for safety ahead of 15,000 soldiers arriving September 23.
Washington Sept 15 The battleship Pennsylvania fired its twelve 14 inch guns in four turrets and scored five hits on a small 11 mile distant target in a single discharge. Navy officials say the test proves the three gun per turret arrangement and answers critics of the design.
Yaqui Indians in Sonora are driving Mexicans from the Yaqui river valley and regaining control of their ancestral lands. Americans arriving report the Indians dominate most of the district between Tecoripa and Suaqui, with Tecoripa and Represo marking the northern boundary. Col. J. Jimenez and Col. Francisco Anchetta plan a campaign to push them into the Bataceta mountains.
Gold flows into New York surpassing 50 million dollars in ten days forcing a ten million dollar deposit at the Philadelphia mint. Since the movement began in May second week, total gold moved reaches 294.5 million with about 75 million sent to Philadelphia.
The council approved $800 to buy land for a 300 yard rifle range and a small house to serve as clubhouse. An extra $17.75 funded target disks, and barriers will use timber and asphalt. Work is to start soon under Commissioner Lambert.
New York reports plans for Theodore Roosevelt's western campaign in Hughes's favor. One option would take him to San Francisco with stops in Chicago and Denver. another would send him through the middle states with a northwest detour and return via Missouri and Kentucky. Roosevelt told Willcox he is ready to go to California if needed.
Lieu tenant Herbert Dargue and Lieuten ant William Robertson of the North Island Aviation School narrowly escaped death last night during a bomb-throwing flight at about 4500 feet when the motor back fired and the plane went into a side-slip, plunging over a thousand feet before Dargue righted it. During the final maneuvers Dargue nearly smashed into a hangar by a few feet.
Reports from ministers and committees on church work were heard by delegates in Kansas City to unify the church's several branches as a chief aim of the Southwest Missouri conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Funeral services for Judge Leroy G. Denman Sr. will be held Friday afternoon from his residence at Main avenue and French Place, beginning at 4 oclock. Bishop W. T. Capers of the Episcopal Church will officiate, with interment at Mission Burial park. Prominent Texas legal figures will serve as pallbearers, including Chief Justice Nelson Phillips and Chief Justice W. S. Fly, among others.
The San Antonio Bar Association will meet Saturday at 10 in the Seventy third District Court room to pass resolutions on the death of Judge Leroy G. Denman.
The State Department seeks consent from entente allies to ship famine relief to Syria via Turkey after Ankara agreed to allow passes through Beirut. Red Cross and Red Crescent would distribute. Wilson designates October 21 and 22 for fund and supply collections for Syrians and Armenians.
London report says the British steamer Counsellor of 3176 tons foundered with captain and crew landed. One American aboard. She sailed from Colon for Liverpool August 27 via Vancouver and San Francisco. A London dispatch claimed the vessel sunk though cause not stated.
Chicago September 15 Former Senator William Lorimer announced after losing the Republican nomination for Congress that he will stay in politics. He declared he will live at least thirty more years and be alive and kicking politically in them.
Erasmus Wilson recalls farm harvests with thirsty water boys, hard work gathering sheaves, and meals that leave boys hungry then rest in shade. A cradler forces a grindstone break, while a modern invention speeds dining with long tablecloth rollers.
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