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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and Gazette combination outlines its founding date January 20, 1881 and its status as an exclusive AP day wire service. Publication offices are listed as Nos. 609-511 Travis Street, San Antonio, with mailing classification as second class matter.
The San Antonio Light reports a daily average circulation of 24 178 copies in August 1916 and a Sunday edition average of 28 422. Net paid averages were 22 618 daily and 25 853 on Sundays, certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulation. The paper claims 50 percent higher paid circulation to home advertisers in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
The article outlines the strategic stakes in Dobrudja centered on the Cerna-Voda bridge and the Constanza rail line. It notes conflicting reports on Von Mackensen’s progress, explains why control of the Danube crossing and rail link matters to Roumania, and predicts further fighting as the next fortnight may reveal the campaign’s outcome.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker confessed he had misjudged the officers and men of the United States army in a speech to the Business Men's League in St. Louis last Wednesday. He said as a civilian he believed a standing army threatened free institutions and feared the professional soldier desired war.
A critical piece arguing Secretary Baker errs in viewing the entire U S Army as desirous of war. It praises his honesty about his limits, contrasts Funston’s diplomacy with political officials, and stresses that preparedness, not aggression, should guide a democratic army.
John A. Lee of Chicago urged stewards of leading hotels to embrace canned foods. He cited 3500 U.S. canners and a $500 million annual output, insisting canned products are cleaner, safer, and as ripe as fresh produce, challenging regional quality claims and noting no menu labels mark canned vegetables.
Mr. Lee explains why corn and tomatoes differ by can size and grade. He cites higher prices for superior corn and asserts standard goods appear in larger cans. He notes water as a factor in tomatoes and says canners plan an education campaign to promote canned vegetables as cleaner and healthier. He believes he has started convincing the public.
A critical column notes Bryan’s rhetoric in support of Woodrow Wilson while highlighting his past resignation from the Wilson cabinet over war policy. The piece questions Bryan’s consistency and implied motives, pointing to his focus on the phrase He kept us out of war and his tendency to speak more than act.
A Waco Times-Herald quips on delayed innovation as workers finally lay planks lengthwise across a bridge and find it steadier, noting the bridge no longer shakes and the planks become barely noticeable after months of use.
The Goldthwaite Eagle endorses a national pay-up week to speed debt settlements. The editorial argues that widespread adoption will help debtors clear obligations and creditors receive repayments, benefiting the economy as overdue accounts are settled.
An appeal notes manufacturers told Senator Penrose they favored a Republican Senate. It claims proper organization could have saved Colorado, Nevada, South Dakota and Wisconsin in 1914, where margins ranged from 40 to 3309 votes, raising questions about the motive and meaning of proper organization.
An editorial argues that soldiers and sailors deserve the franchise as their votes can influence national elections. It cites army and navy sizes under 150000 to 325000 against a national tally over 19000000, noting Canadian troops voting at the front and guard units in Vermont Maine and Illinois registering. It urges a public shift in attitude toward military voting.
The Boston Transcript argues for recognizing Serbia through direct diplomatic relations with a Serbian minister in Washington. It frames Serbia as a nation in exile, praising its soldiers, king, and civilians as elements of true nationhood and urging a receptive reception of a Serbian minister by the American people.
A San Francisco Bulletin opinion argues voting is not a duty but a tool for choosing leaders and actions. People vote from interest in candidates, habit, or influence, not because voting itself changes outcomes. Democracy arrives when voters demand value like paying for sugar.
A reader signed J. H. Downie asks for enlightenment on Wilson’s Mexican policy. The letter critiques U S representation in Mexico, Villa reports, funding of reports, border security, and the American Mexican Commission, calling the current inquiry a comic farce.
Emma Bunting’s performances draw packed crowds in San Antonio as she stars in Eugene Walkers emotional Cumberland mountains drama this week. Next week she and her company will present Eleonore Robson’s Merely Mary Ann by Israel Zangwill, famed for its love theme and the lodging house tale. Matinees are scheduled Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
William S Hart stars as the Indian half breed in The Dawn Maker five reel Incé feature. The Triangle program shows Hart in a dramatic role with a tragic romance alongside Norma Talmadge in The Social Secretary and Slim Summerville in The Winning Punch at the Majestic Theater today and tonight.
Crowds packed the second day of vaudeville and Fox feature pictures with many turned away at the night show. A double program of big feature photoplays and vaudeville proved a success, with redecorated interiors and flowers. An eight-piece orchestra played as five vaudeville acts and a Fox feature ran daily from 1 pm to 11 pm. The lineup changes Thursday with ier Farnum headlining Fighting Blood, followed by Bertha English in Slander and Virginia Pearson in The Tortured Heart. Farnum earns 100000 dollars yearly for Fox pictures.
A grandmother offers Bobbie a pie in a saucer and asks if he appreciates the effort. He replies that his mother said not to be a bother, suggesting the pie could be of regular size if it causes trouble. The anecdote, attributed to Northwestern Christian Advocate, centers on politeness and practicality.
Preparations are under way at Camp Mabry for the Twelfth provisional division to hike back to San Antonio starting Wednesday morning. Troops enjoyed freedom in Austin amid a rainy stay with many entertainments canceled or altered.
The Republican state committee reported receipts of 533,317 and expenditures of 542,909 for the recent state campaign. Treasurer George W. Norton of Portland released the figures. The national committee contributed 537,500.
Director General E. P. Bicknell of the American Red Cross traveled to New York to meet the relief committee. They will organize a nation wide publicity push to boost contributions on October 21 and 22 designated by President Wilson after Syria opened to Red Cross relief following lengthy negotiations.
The sixteenth annual Texas Nurserymen's Association gathering opened in Waco Texas with a small turnout. State officers including President W R Munson attended while the morning program covered officers reports and committee appointments.
The Manufacturers' Club in San Antonio will hold a meeting at the Gunter Hotel Tuesday to outline a fall home industry campaign. President G S McElroy will preside as members hear that 95 percent of local plants are on overtime and business and trade output have surged, driven by army activity and broader gains.
The San Antonio Ex-Students Association of the University of Texas formed with about thirty five alumnae and alumni at Travis Club. D. O. Terrell elected president and T Frost Woodhull first vice president. Lucille Bell second vice president. O A Pfeiffer secretary-treasurer. An eleven member executive committee will oversee committees on by laws entertainment and finance with annual dues set at one dollar. A meeting at 5 30 pm on October 2 at the Travis Club will ratify reports and arrangements for the October 13 Texas game with Oklahoma A and M.
Boston marked the two hundredth anniversary of America’s first lighthouse with a bronze tablet unveiling at Boston Light Station. Secretary Redfield and federal, state, and city officials joined maritime and historical groups to honor the inscription noting Boston Light built in 1746, destroyed 1775, rebuilt 1783, and placed by the United States Lighthouse Service in 1916.
Joe Wilmeth of the Live Stock National Bank of Chicago and George Miers, Del Rio rancher with a Mexico ranch 40 miles from the border, were arrested on Miers’ ranch last Friday. They are jailed at Sabinas, Mexico, awaiting payment of a $10,000 fine. No reason or arrest details were given in the report.
After months of delay the San Antonio Belt & Terminal Railway wins a city franchise to cross streets in Highland Park and connect with a Katy depot on South Flores. The ordinance guarantees payment of damages via the parent company and awaits referendum if petitioned. work to start within 30 days under a 90 day acceptance window.
Marshall Texas September 26 The four discharged workers were not recalled but the rest of the shop staff returned to duties after superintendent J J Carey announced an agreement had been reached He did not disclose terms nor specify the date of settlement leaving the likelihood of renewed labor peace in the Texas & Pacific shops undecided 600
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