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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1916
Page
4
Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report details AP dispatches from the publication office at 09-511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D. It summarizes ongoing news items likely including political, economic, and social developments sourced for timely public consumption.
Subscription rates and office addresses listed for Paul Block Inc across New York Chicago Boston and Detroit. Includes 250 Fifth Avenue location and Mailers Building detail and Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Building reference.
The San Antonio Light reports a daily average circulation of 24 178 copies and a Sunday edition of 28 422 for August 1916. Net paid averages are 22 618 daily and 25 853 on Sundays as certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The report claims 50 percent higher paid home circulation for advertisers in San Antonio than any other paper.
A critique alleges the Army and Navy Journal reveals the United States uses its own slow mail ships to avoid British interference. The piece argues Americans risk harsher penalties for opening foreign letters while foreigners enjoy broader rights, predicting indictments for those in power if the policy persists.
Archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania note a Nippur tablet contains a Sumerian epic dating to 2250 BCE. The text, with a great flood mention, hints Sumeria saw itself as destined to govern the world and craft a pure civilization, a view judged long before Babylon and Chaldea.
The essay notes a persistent belief in chosen nations to rule and shape civilization, tracing its roots from Sumeria to modern powers. It compares deciphering ancient epics to misinterpretations in archaeology, citing a Colorado princess exhibit as a cautionary tale about limited knowledge and spectacle.
The article praises rapid motor truck transport developments under Major General Funston as the Twelfth Division marches from Camp Wilson to Camp Mabry and a string of maneuvers from El Paso to Fort Sam Houston. It highlights 175 miles in under 48 hours, 800 miles in 17 days, and sixty six trucks maintaining a supply chain to Fort Sam Houston, marking a new era of military efficiency and planning.
The article lauds General Funston’s rapid rise and his implementation of the national guard mobilization. It highlights a string of new records set since U S military forces came under his command, noting his temperament and native ability as factors in his effectiveness.
A French writer estimates prewar US financial transfers to Europe ranged from 200 to 300 million in debt interest and 150 to 200 million from tourism, plus 100 to 150 million from expatriates and 20 to 40 million in freights. Since the war the US imported 730 million in gold, paid much debt in Europe, boosted foreign trade by over 2 billion annually, and lent 1.47 billion to European countries.
Buffalo Times notes that rainfall above four inches in May and June across the Dakotas California Washington Kansas and Nebraska raises the wheat crop by 15 million dollars per extra inch. An extra inch above three in July in Indiana Illinois Kansas Iowa Ohio Nebraska raises corn value by 160 million dollars.
Dispatches report several Republicans delegates among Chicago victims of a nationwide scam. More victims were Progressive delegates, swindled by a group led by T. R. and confederates. no arrests proposed as the two conventions met in the Windy City.
The United States will rebuild life saving stations destroyed by the 1915 storm. Velasco and San Luis Pass receive first attention, then Galveston. Government takes time but will act. mariners should delay wrecks until the stations are ready. Houston Post.
The Opelika News repeats a Hartsboro Tribune tale praising peanuts for farmers. A farmer with 100 acres of peanuts showed his banker a debt of 1900 dollars, who offered to cancel the note and pay 5000 dollars extra for the crop as is. The banker profits 6800 from peanuts plus about 1800 in hay, Biting farewell to cotton.
The Austin American describes a vast military assembly converging on Austin for a Saturday review. Thousands of visitors are expected as mobs of 175 motor trucks 42 water tanks and hundreds of wagons accompany tens of ambulances and regimental mascots. Governor Ferguson and Texas officers planned to review the force on Congress Avenue.
The Temps argue America saved about 700 million dollars paid to Europe before August 1 1914 yet Texas savings show no trace in Houston deposits. The piece urges men to save now while gold is in the coffers and warns of a future when America may send more money abroad than it receives.
A lavish production at the Grand Opera House Sunday impresses with strong acting led by Emma Bunting as June. Joel Freedkin and G Emmett Whitaker deliver lifelike roles in a tale of feud, romance, tragedy and humor that captivates both new and returning audiences. The show runs the rest of the current week.
The Princess Theater opening night drew a full house for a bill pairing vaudeville and a moving picture. Acts included Chess Gruber & Company Knox and Labelle Haley and Haley Sunset Six, with the Fox film The Unwelcome Mother. The new format will rotate twice weekly on Sundays and Thursdays.
W S Hart stars as a Hudson Bay half breed in The Dawn Maker, a five reel Thomas Ince production, on the Majestic Theater program today and tomorrow. Norma Talmadge appears in The Social Secretary in a light romantic role with entertaining encounters. The program also features The Winning Punch Keystone comedy and Slim Summerville.
The Rockefeller foundation yelkow fever commission arrives in New York aboard the Brazos from San Juan after a two month study of coastal sanitary conditions in Chile Peru Bolivia Ecuador and Panama. Major General William C. Gorgas will have little time here before leaving for the South American east coast. Other members report data of interest though Gorgas declines to discuss early results.
San Antonio bakers meeting led to a planned price rise from 28 to 24 loaves per dollar with each loaf increasing to thirteen ounces. The move affects 25 local bakers and aims to cover higher costs, with a possible 10 cent loaf if flour climbs to $10 per barrel. Flour stood around $7.80 to $7.90 per barrel.
Gen Jacinto Trevino suffered a very serious shoulder wound from a September 16 attack in Chihuahua City. Carranza's commander in Nuevo Laredo reported the injury as grave but likely not fatal in a telegram received last night.
London dispatch reports rising German political tension as Pan Germans press to oust Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg. Berliner Tageblatt cites high atmosphere tension and the need for decisive action to avoid lasting imperial damage. Reuters notes Pan Germans push ruthless submarine warfare policy, blocked only by the chancellor.
Acquaintances recall Mrs. Arthur A. Gelatt and her baby were killed at their Madison Wisconsin home after a broken heart over separation from her husband. The couple eloped to Europe years earlier from the University of Wisconsin. The Gelatts left letters explaining the motives for the double tragedy. Mrs Gelatt was the daughter of Dr Ludwig Hektoen a Chicago pathology professor involved in major cases.
Judge William Blakeslee, master of the fourth degree in the Southern jurisdiction, mails notices to 500 members in Texas districts about the fourth degree celebration and exemplification at Galveston on October 15. He anticipates an initiation class of at least 150, based on councils in cities including San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Beeville.
Five hundred Dolphin jute mill workers will take a voluntary 10 percent wage increase granted on Saturday. The raise, linked with Barbour Flax Spinning Company’s announcement, lifts wages for nearly two thousand mill workers in Paterson New Jersey.
Three hundred eighty secretaries of chambers of commerce from across the United States gather in Cleveland for the opening of the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries convention. The event runs through Wednesday.
Adolph Studer aged 36 died at 5 30 Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs Ella Keene 701 Belmont San Antonio He was a native of Valverde county and worked as a railway locomotive engineer in Mexico He leaves brother Frank Studer of Columbus NM and three sisters Mrs Emma Kramer Mrs Ella Keene and Mrs Adele Keene all of San Antonio Funeral 4 PM Monday at Riebe Undertaking chapel with Rev R Y Barber of St Johns Episcopal Church conducting services and burial in a local city cemetery.
Mrs Hattie Wilbur Marvin 5% years old died at 4 15 am Monday in a San Antonio hospital. A Vermont native she had lived in San Antonio 29 years and is survived by her husband. The funeral will be held at 3 pm Tuesday from Sloan Hagy Undertaking chapel with Rev T V Neal of Prospect Hill Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Mission Burial Park.
Bennie Beezley died Saturday and his funeral was held Monday at 3 PM at Prospect Hill Baptist Church. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park.
Otto R Adams aged 16 died at 5 AM Sunday at 614 Denver Boulevard. He is survived by his father John S Adams mother and siblings. Interment followed at 4 PM Sunday in Mission Burial Park. Services were led by Rev Y Barber of St John’s Episcopal Church.
Miss Emma Haas aged 52 died at 3 45 Sunday morning at 314 Pierce Avenue. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs C J Haas and two brothers F H and C C Haas of San Antonio. Funeral services were at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon from the residence with interment in City Cemetery No 6.
Mrs Phil Geissler died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning in Chicago Illinois. She was a resident of San Antonio but had recently gone to Chicago for medical attention. The body will be sent to Milwaukee Wisconsin where she formerly lived for interment.
Mrs. A V King 69 died at 2 30 am Monday at her son N H King’s home 115 Uvalde Street She lived in San Antonio 21 years born in Alabama Survived by two sons N H King manager King Furniture Co and P L King with the Traction Co a brother 8 T Anthony of Grapeland and a sister Mrs L M Adams of Kountze Funeral services set for 10 am Tuesday at the residence conducted by Rev B J Porter of the First Baptist Church interment Anchor Masonic cemetery Pallbearers named Frank Winerich H S Affleck Richard Johnson Fred S Hall G G Gessler and W W Boone.
Mrs. Cipriano H Lopez, 52, died Sunday at her home 1006 Real Street after 35 years in San Antonio. Survived by son Gregorio and daughters Mrs J Nombrano Mrs M Cortinas and Mrs F Larque. Funeral at home 4:30 with services 4:45 at San Fernando Cathedral, interment San Fernando Cemetery.
Congressman John N. Garner of Uvalde met Mayor Roy Miller and Corpus Christi officials in San Antonio to confer with army officers about stationing soldiers at Corpus Christi. Officials may propose a longer hike to the city. Garner, a farmer, said he just arrived from fishing and wished for rain for his town.
General Funston hopes to leave headquarters soon for an inspection tour of troops in the Brownsville district and El Paso conference with General Obregon. He cannot confirm timing Monday morning. His duties directing an army of over 100000 along 1800 miles of border keep him at headquarters except for Camp Wilson deployments.
Corpus Christi Texas reports a sharp rise in fall tourism as thousands of Texas troops stationed there attract hundreds of visitors each weekend, especially relatives of soldiers traveling from across the state to greet their families.
Nearly a hundred golfers, many women, played the municipal Brackenridge Park course Sunday. Despite heavy rain, the course remained usable with minor flooding on the canal and hole No 16 putting green submerged. Manager Ed Diemann praised the rain and expected a full return Wednesday.
Dallas officials and railroad leaders announced a full opening program for the State Fair of Texas on October 14. The union station will host opening ceremonies at 11 00 and the dedication of the Sydney Smith Memorial at 2 30. Governor Ferguson and city leaders will attend and a 5 million dollar terminal handover will be made by Union Terminal Company. A luncheon for 100 guests follows at 12 30.
Basswood from the hills of Fayette County is being cut and shipped to New England paper mills. Twenty five years ago the industry employed many men with nearby mills, but most timber was exhausted. Recent investigations show large trees suitable for pulp have regrown.
An automobile driven by W. M. Burrell of New Braunfels was struck by a street car in downtown Austin and severely damaged. Burrell narrowly escaped death, escaping injury by a narrow margin as the car carried the auto about twenty five feet before stopping. The vehicle was put out of commission.
Automobile thieves are active in Corpus Christi with no trace of the men who stole the car belonging to E. L. Caldwell and abandoned it south of the city after stripping it of tires and clock.
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