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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1915

Page

2

Terrible warnings from Austin on Villa displeasure

The piece mocks fears that Villa will be displeased and possibly incite his soldiers to attack the United States. It lampoons the idea and suggests the nation is unready for war, preferring police action and sarcasm at the notion of a Villa inspired threat. The tone ridicules sensational predictions over state of mind and possible violence.

Austin Texas Carranza Villa United States Francisca Villa Panama Canal Atlantic Pacific Austin Statesman

Victory for Vegetarians in the Cat War

The piece argues vegetarians are winning without action as omnivores clash. It notes the National Association of Audubon Societies seeking evidence on cats as bird killers, estimating cats destroy 6 million birds yearly. Cities consider cat tagging and licensing ordinances.

National Association of Audubon Societies Association T. Gilbert Pearson Mr. Pearson Mapiclai New Jersey America Spokane Washington Champ Clark

Debate Over Humane Treatment Of Animals Sparks Moral Debate

The article debates whether cats and birds deserve protection, comparing anti cruelty activists and vegetarians. It questions consistency in humanitarianism, noting humans kill birds for food and asking if all living beings should be spared. It suggests the public may choose between positions or accept morality as human only.

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Stenogs Behind Wire Speech Triggers Outcry

Mrs Charlotte Smith sparked a storm with remarks at a Women s Homestead Association meeting in Boston urging a law to compel employers to cage stenographers. The response from stenographers and business people condemned the sweeping generalization, defending the normal professional relationship and the capable, independent stenographer.

Charlotte Smith Women's Homestead Association Boston

Eastland disaster indictments and accountability emerge

The article notes a rising social conscience reflected in indictments connected with the Eastland disaster. Federal grand jury returns hold three groups to account: boat company officials, employees in direct charge of the vessel, and U.S. government officers. State indictments preceded these, aiming to cover all responsible parties.

Eastland Federal Grand Jury United States

Eastland Disaster Prompts Call to Tighten Oversight

The article argues that federal indictments against two Chicago river boat inspectors expose shared blame for the Eastland tragedy. It notes officials and company employees must accept responsibility, despite implied approvals, and urges reforms to prevent lax safety standards and future calamities.

We Have the Money. U S ready to fund foreign credits

A New York Sun editorial extolls American financial strength and the ability to provide huge loans to foreign borrowers. It emphasizes exporting goods as the loan proceeds and calls the United States a billion dollar country, asserting unmatched economic power.

United States New York Sun

Department of laughter proposed in government debate

Excerpts reveal a push to create a department of laughter to ease public sorrow. Writers cite constitutional and moral questions while noting the era's humor amid political discourse. Nearby editorials discuss national security and declining costs of daily life alongside cinema audience statistics.

Fragmentary Foreign Policy Mentions and Decline Rumors

The text presents scattered notes about ex-President and international topics, mentioning San Proncises, the Philanines, and Governor General Martison. It hints at policy shifts toward Mexico and possible ruin, while acknowledging optimistic predictions and references to a Jones measure and the New York Times.

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Ruined Armenian City Ani in Caucasus Recalled in War Echoes

A National Geographic Bulletin passage recalls Ani once the Armenian capital famed for its 1002 churches and strategic walls. The ruined city near the Alexandropol railway now sits desolate with decaying structures and a lone Armenian monk hosting antiquarian visitors.

Ceiconus National Geographia Boulety Walch Firm Eward' Ant Pompeii Alexandropal Sevea Ant Alty Caucasus Rugland Mila Iba Deng Ciy

Government buys land for state prison use under scrutiny

Austin dispatch reports Governor Ferguson arranged a 2.6 million land purchase for the prison system. The Senate committee urges curbing land buys by the prison commission, favoring legislative authorization only. Critics say farming convicts is unprofitable and ill advised, noting alleged past favoritism and losses.

Dellas Journal Austin Dispatch Ferguson Haw Faw Senate Comiutes Charles Barin Warn Bir Warn Sven Worn Elate Treasury Tivo

Fashion Hint Describes Eccentric Paris Influences in Headwear

A fashion note reviews European and Asian influence in Parisian millinery, highlighting an oversized Chinese mandarin inspired hat worn in Newport. The blue velvet brim curves upward with gilt detail, a striped furled crown, and a jaunty tan bow at the top, suited to many outfits and creating an inflated silhouette.

Sesson Europe Asia Paris Newport

Wirted Tales Of Dimtance In London To Brixton Gate

In London a man named Cyril Webb moves from family life to an affair with a naval officer’s lover. He learns love, betrayal, and marriage lessons as the tale follows his choice between duty and desire, ending with Webb’s quiet, altered domestic life and a later awakening about happiness.

Brixton Garden Brixton Bac Claudio Ins Naval Mnice Cyril Webb Mr. Webb Webb Ronly Siar

Dumba Objects to U S Recall Demand

The Galveston Times discusses Dr Dumba's stance amid calls for recalling Austria's ambassador. It notes his defense of informing Austro-Hungarian nationals about alleged violations of Austro-Hungarian law and his belief in the right to organize labor actions. The piece critiques his view of U S policy and his letters to Washington.

Prom Galveston Dumba Vhose Washington Dr. Duma Unis Jesuie United States Dr. Dumta Thintha Meir Vounts

Sleepy Time Tale Of A Little Gnome’s Night Journey

A gnome wanders an unfamiliar village and cannot find his way home. A kindly girl named Mary and her mother provide warmth and a bird helps guide him back to his cage in the end. The tale closes with a hopeful note on caution against letting the bird escape again.

Titus Mary Bary Tor Neil Boon Thay Val Amitad

War Prospects and Mandatory Service Echoes Across Empires

The essay argues war’s scale dwarfs past conflicts and that voluntary defense systems have collapsed. It insists every citizen must become a soldier, capable of military discipline and self-reliance, with production lines and conscription looming in Britain, Paris, and Germany, while warning against lenient defeatism.

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