San Antonio Light circulation figures and address notices
The San Antonio Light announces publication details from January 10 and lists circulation figures for daily and Sunday editions for the period ending March 34, 1917. It notes metropolitan address changes, subscription rates, and national Associated Press copyright, with offices in New York Chicago Boston and a claim of higher paid circulation than rival papers.
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Advaned
Pew
Crockert
Antonio
Uultet Bistes
York
Paul Black
Ing
Pitt Aye
Chicago
Fay Dive, Inc
Arailocn Tide
Boston
Bustin
Postt & Trust Bldg
Berit OF
Eighpams Eyack
MresKe Elde
BEX
San Antonio
San Antonia
Cna Homa
Zen Antonio
Associated Press
Associated
Lonadews Sab- Aphogneseik
Boys as soldiers in Civil War heroics noted
A Massachusetts town item recalls Captain John Bigelow of the Ninth Massachusetts Battery who died at 76. He served bravely at Gettysburg where his unit faced heavy fire and sacrificed much before being saved by his determined actions. The essay argues today’s war is fought by youths similar in age to Bigelow’s era.
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Massachusetts
John Bigelow
Gettysburg
Army of the Potomac
Sickles’ Corps
Longstreet
Trostie’s Farm
Doys
Morality and Tattooed Sailors in Navy Debates
The essay argues tattoos should not define a sailor’s worth in battle. It cites Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels praising proper conduct, while noting some recruits bear unmatured tattoos. The piece questions whether art on the body should affect service eligibility or effectiveness.
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United States Navy
Neil
Josephus Daniels
United States
Ran
Mackie
Hhey
Daniels
Gar Angels
Navy morality clash ends navy recruiting row over art
A satirical piece recounts Navy policy clashing with art and morality. It describes a push to bar sailors marked by provocative imagery while noting a Navy League plan to tattoo skirts on sailors as a remedy. The dispute halted recruitment and deprived the force of seasoned fighters.
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Trousseau
Mr. Daniels
Trac
Navy League
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
League
United States
Up to the Germans plea for stricter press rules in U S
The government plans tough measures against foreign language newspapers, mainly German, amid bold editorials critical of U S policy. The piece defends German Americans as loyal, notes some anti American elements, and argues wartime pressures require enforcing laws while preserving civil rights for loyal Germans and their families.
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United States
Cina Janeguage
America
Germany
Palic
German Attitude Toward Americans Sparks War-Time Tension
The piece argues German language newspapers and sympathizers in the United States risk eroding trust as World War II unfolds. It warns that hostility toward Americans could trigger arrests of German editors and lead to stronger measures, including removal orders if sentiment shifts intensify.
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Armiuricans Stll
America
Comuntry
Spiritual Suffering of Belgians Amid War Destruction
Analysis by John A. Gade notes Belgium's spiritual agony under German rule, detailing messages between families and loved ones. Describes censorship, isolation, and the moral impact of occupation on daily life and hope, contrasting with reported physical devastation.
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Belgium
Ivagion
John A. Gade
Merbert C. Hoover
United States
Telginm
My. Ginlealldird
Gade
Dave
Mr. Gide
Dncommunicada
The
United
Velvet Florin and Olympia Box Office Scandal
Irene Medie, Bert Florin, and manager Forrest intersect over a theater troupe. Florin learns his father’s debts and a past entanglement drive present tensions as box office gossip, money schemes, and personal loyalties collide at the Olympia venue.
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Arebéy Cameron New
Irene Medie
Veriatynt Trevsurer
Hazel Dwyer
Macaingrehewrah
Shem
Miss Dwyer
Impus Donetty
Bert Pamison
Merous Drone
Ehc
Hels
Jo Florin
Bert Jamison
Fobrest
Olympia
Aisies
Tatler
Forrest
Tye
Selby Jul Florin
Abel Olymyna
Ji Florin
Selby
Selsby
Jim Flori
Bethy
Jim
Helb
Helb~ Charged Plyvin
Sulby
Bert Dimison
Morro
Airis
Troy
Coney Island
Gillr
Irene
Reilly
Florin
Bert
Hunter
Hert
Forrest Dlune
Forrest Dlune and Busily Serlb- Witt
Forrest Bert
Mable
Varvest
Bert Florin
Tyr Turen
Jim Wlorin
Underground Belgian Newsprint Defies German Censors
The Gazette reports Fool Teuton officials failed to suppress underground press in occupied Belgium. La Libre Belgique and La Lipre Belgique are smuggled via Lausanne print runs, risking capture as readers face travel perils, rationed goods, and camouflage strategies. Editors boast wider circulation through new routes, despite threats.
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Goneva
the Gazette
E Tauranne Renorta
de Hol ‘Glang
la Lipre Belgique
Belgium
Reschell Lausanne
Atu Letacul
Bators and Publishers Sey
la Libre Elgique
Adilion
Tragic air incident reports high altitude crash
In London Soest 22 Unconsciousness at 180 feet or less is linked to Lieut C R Weller of the Royal Flying Corps death in a crash during an altitude test. Captain Inglefield notes Waller climbed to 6000 feet and possibly 16 000 feet earlier. A nose dive followed, wrecking the machine and killing Waller. Jury cites skull fracture due to impact.
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London
Soest
C. R. Wellen
Royal Vying Corps
Inglefield
Royal Flying Coths
Waller
Airdome
McCatlock
Bean
Yneanschon
Editor’s note on Wilson rift and German affairs sparks debate
A fragmented report discusses President Wilson, German relations, and a Swiss-based source claiming German influence shaped American stance. It cites Ereberger and Baumberger as commentators and notes allegations of misdirection by a German-aligned figure. The piece frames U.S. policy shifts and editorials as part of a broader discourse on wartime diplomacy.
French planes aid infantry in St Quentin trench fighting
At Vondon on September 22 French planes joined ground forces near Fayet to support counterattacks after a night assault seized part of the front. Despite heavy machine gun fire, French air units flew low over trenches, suffering severe damage yet continuing to battle with the infantry as army orders praised their performance.
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Vondon
St. Quentin
Fayet
Ninetheenth Reguet
Bute
Soiame
Thorfer
TRY TO TRAP TANKS LONDON
A London dispatch describes a new enemy method to hinder the advancing Allied forces with an account from a private just returned from the front. The report notes German anti tank devices and the limits of their effectiveness against harbors and tank formations amid air and land challenges.
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London
Ionlies
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the Light's Daily Story
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Real Sport
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Neva
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