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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
4
Subscription rates and delivery notes from the San Antonio Light
The notice lists monthly and yearly subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery by carrier and mail, with rates in advance for some options. It also provides address changes instructions, irregular delivery notices, and contact phone numbers Crockett 1742 and 176. The piece notes the paper’s availability in hotels and news stands and lists New York Chicago Boston Detroit offices of Paul Block Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sosa
Crockett
San Antonio
United States
New York
Paul Block, Inc
Fifth Av
Chicago
Mallets
Boston
San Antonio Light Circulation Figures for August 1916
The San Antonio Light reports an average daily circulation of 24,178 and a Sunday figure of 28,422 for August 1916. Net paid averages were 22,618 for daily and 25,853 for Sunday. Audit Bureau certification underscores credibility and advertiser value, noting a 50 percent higher paid home delivery guarantee in San Antonio versus competitors.
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The
San Antonio Light
Audit Bureau of Circulation
United States
Canada
America
Europe
San Antonio
Du Paty de Clam remembered for wartime service amid Dreyfus affair
Obituary recalls Lieutenant Colonel Du Paty de Clam once blamed by many for the Dreyfus case. It credits his bravery in battle, notes his disgrace and later restoration, and details his final wartime service. He left four sons and died in France at age 63 after a long career marked by controversy and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
du Paty de Clam
Dreyfus
Bordereau
Esterhazy
Yfus
Devil’s Island
Germany
Legion of Honor
Cay
Tottering Usurpers Face Uhr in Injunction Suit
The mayor and commissioners aim to strip Uhr of power over city fire and police commissions. San Antonio's injunctive case questioned Uhr's authority when he served as police judge. City sought to prove Uhr, as judge, fined arrestees by officers appointed by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhr
San Antonio
Mr. Uhr
Uhr and mayor clash over police control in San Antonio
A city dispute centers on whether the mayor can direct police affairs or if the police commissioner retains legal authority. The piece argues Uhr acted within charter rights by enforcing fines, while the administration seeks to strip the commissioner's duties for political ends. The column condemns attempts to redefine authority and notes the inconsistency of the mayoral faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhr
San Antonio
Mr. Uhr
Violation of Neutrality in Mexican Conflicts Spark Debate
The Mexican commissioners urged the United States to join an agreement enforcing neutrality against Americans aiding Mexican factions. The article argues U.S. law already covers such acts, citing recruitment in San Antonio and repeated violations since Madero's revolt, with blame placed on Washington administrations and shifting policies rather than minor officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Diaz
Madero
Reyes
San Antonio
Mexico
Washington
Border issue prompts call for enforcing existing laws
The speaker argues many favor a favorable view of Mexico but asserts the truth is easy to grasp. There is justification for Mexico's request, understood by those close to the border situation. The speaker contends no new laws are needed, only strict enforcement of current statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Prohibition Crusade Defeated in Tarrant County Vote
A local option election in Tarrant County ends in a decisive defeat for prohibitionists. Fort Worth shows across the county that alien agitators failed to sway voters, with only two of twenty six precincts supporting prohibition. Voters reject the crusade as opinion in the city voices demand common sense governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrant County
Fort Worth
National Employment Bureau achievements noted
The Federal Employment Bureau has obtained work for over 63,000 men and insured more than 7,000,000 dollars in wages. It is cited as a useful minor achievement of the present administration, especially in slow business times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Employment Bureau
Federal Employment Bureau
Utica Observer
England’s apology for search near Philippine limit
The New York World reports England issued an apology for boarding a ship within the three mile Philippine limit while seeking German reservists. It attributes the error to fog and notes broader concerns about British actions affecting American rights, suggesting future redress as facts warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Philippines
London
New York
Courier-Journal backs Wilson in defining atom analogy
The Louisville Courier-Journal states it supports Woodrow Wilson and opposes Charles Evans Hughes, arguing its stance is clear and principled. It declines to label the choice as a simple shift toward more or less, asserting a reasoned position for backing Wilson over Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Charles Evans Hughes
Courier- Journal
Hughes
Wilson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Another Motor Fluid Formula for Molasses Pipelines
A Chicago News envisioning future motor fuel replaces gasoline with a sugarcane derived molasses distillate. The piece imagines long pipelines from Louisiana cane fields to Whit ing northward to power self-propelled vehicles, replacing Texas or Mexico crude with a sweet, non ill smelling fluid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mexico
Louisiana
Chicago News
The Folly of Fear Parable on self made demons
In a Japanese tale a man tortured by a demon seeks why. The demon answers that the man created it and given it his nature. We fashion from our thoughts the demons of fear and unhappiness that torment and ruin our lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Austin Staetsman
Right to Strike Advocated by Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers warns that labor must retain the right to strike and condemns Massachusetts court rulings that declare human labor as property. He notes U S Supreme Court precedent upholding peaceful strikes against anti trust charges, stressing that such strikes are essential and peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Massachusetts
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Supreme Court of the United States
Newrk
More Graduates Wanted at A and M College Civil Engineering
Dean Spence of the Texas A and M College School of Engineering says the institute cannot meet the demand for graduates. Sixty eight June graduates already secure good salaries with positions awaiting next year's graduates. Civil engineering offers both earnings and the satisfaction of aiding the country and fellow citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Spence
School of Engineering
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Houston Post
Majestic Theater Presents Wiseacres and World of Water
The Majestic showcases Wiseacres with a water spectacle featuring Odiva swimming in a glass tank aided by trained sea lions. The act includes dramatic pieces like The Coward with Lillian Kingsbury and Leighton Stark. Also highlights Harry Clarke, Mullens and Rogers, and Cissie Hayden with Trail of the Lonesome Pine. Emma Bunting draws crowds at the Grand Opera House in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine and will star in Merely Mary Ann beginning next week with matinees midweek and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theater
Odiva
Coward
Lillian Kingsbury
Leighton Stark
Miss Kingsbury
Harry Clarke
Mullens
Rogers
Lamb
Cissie Hayden
Olive Stewart
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Emma_ Bunting
Grand Opera House
Cumberland Mountains
Miss Buntingmore
San Antonio
Mary Ann
New Bill at Princess Theatre Highlights West Tale Fights Blood
Princess Theatre unveils a full program shift with William Farnum starring in Fighting Blood a stirring western story Dorothy Bernard co stars and an all star cast Vaudeville features College Days six sorority girls headliners Vanderkoors illusionists Jean McElroy Eastman and Moore Knox and Labelle complete five new acts A matinee offers one price for all seats boosting audience appeal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess
William Farnum
Fox
Dorothy Bernard
Vanderkoors
Jean McElroy
Eastman and Moore
Train Bandits Escape Near Detroit
Five or six men robbed the eastbound New York Chicago Express near Dearborn Michigan, beating Fireman John Doherty and taking one pouch of registered mail. Two robbers did the work with possible accomplices, escaping in a motor car after uncoupling the mail and baggage cars. The total haul will be known after postal checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Dearborn
Here
John Doherty
Chicago
New York
Ypsylanti
Charlies Palmer
Doherty
Excitement in Nicaragua Campaign
Dr Irias, liberal presidential hopeful, reports many telegrams from Honduras Costa Rica and San Salvador congratulating his refusal to accept American conditions. Three neighboring papers attack conservative candidate General Emiliano Chamorro for accepting the conditions. Telegrams indicate growing excitement across Nicaragua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Irias
Honduras
Costa Rica
Emiliano Chamorro
Quote exchange on wisdom of recognizing perfect timing
Mina Cayenne argues that a man must be wise to know when to stop while a man should be content with what is already good. The exchange highlights restraint and perception as moral virtues in a terse dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Cayenne
Washington Tar
Villa siege report underscores crippled leader seeking base
Field headquarters report Francisco Villa with 600 men near Santa Clara ranch plans to capture trains near Laguna and push north toward Texas. Villa is described as unable to walk without a crutch, his followers and horses in poor condition, and his movements raise fears of a fresh raid while Carranza troops advance in Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Columbus
Francisco Villa
Santa Clara Ranch
Namiquipa
Laguna
Texas
Fabens
Villa
Jose Inez Alazar
Martin Lopez
Murgia
Nikolas Fernandez
Santa Clara
Carranza
Chihuahua
Francisco Gonzales
Pearson
Felippe Cortinas
Casas Grandes
Galeana
Santa Maria Valley
San Luis Ranch
Invasion label pots clash on Texas Mexican frontier
A report from Consul Andres Garcia citing Colonel Jose Riojas says crossing the border by armed American soldiers is an act of invasion to be met with force. A court martial was ordered for the offenders after clashes near the Big Bend on September 19 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Andres Garcia
Jose Riojas
Ojinaga
Big Bend
Funston
Mexico
Riojas
Jesus Gallegos
San Antonio
Carranza
Presidio
Carlos Zuazua
Villa
Santa Isabel
Chihuahua City
Fil Democrata
Chihuahua
Zuazua
Seven troopers to face general court martial
El Paso dispatch reports seven Fifth Cavalry troopers will be tried by general court martial at the punitive expedition field headquarters. One trooper is wounded. The men are accused of taking part in the El Valle Chihuahua saloon brawl that left a Carranza sergeant dead, an American soldier killed, and another wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Gonzales
General Pershing
Casas Grandes
el Valle
Juarez Custom House
Federal Jail
General Francisco Gonzales
Juarez
Chivuahua City
Villa
Chihuahua City
Marcelo Caraveo
Cinecue Park
el Paso
Rio Grande
Eighth United States Cavalry
Mexico
Carranza
Zuazua
Trevino
Chihuahua
Santa Isabel
Jose Cavazos
St. Andrews
Cavazos
Fortuno Zuazua
Tex
Fifth United States Cavalry
Palavicini Resigns in Mexico City Appointment
In Mexico City on September 28 Alfonso Gravito was named temporary minister of public instruction replacing Felix Palavici ni who resigns to lead El Universal, a morning newspaper. Manuel Malbran, Argentinian minister to Mexico, arrived and received a warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
City
Alfonso Gravioto
Felix N. Palavicini
Senor Palavicini
el Universal
Manuel Malbran
Ramos Has Not Found Villa
Chihuahua City reports General Matias Ramos began pursuit of Villa but has not yet encountered the bandits. General Elizondo General Garza and Colonel Borjas surround Cusihuiriachic awaiting orders to assist. General Apolonio Trevino from Torreon says no Villa activity noted there.
Mexican Mineralogical gift to El Paso exposition
Francisco A. Saenz director of the Mineralogical Museum arrived from Mexico City with a carload of minerals woods grains fibres and agricultural products to be shown at the Texas International Soil Products Exposition and Farm Congress to be held in El Paso in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Francisco A. Saenz
Mineralogical Museum
Mexico City
Normal Students Busy at Southwest Texas State Normal
With 667 students registered, Southwest Texas State Normal began the year amid high attendance. Enrollment last session was 668, and officials expect a material rise this year. Faculty changes include Miss Kate Pitts to art, A. W. Birdwell to history, H. H. Coxen to manual training, J. R. Coxen on leave, and Mrs. Lillie T. Shaver as dean of women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Coxen
University of Wisconsin
Lillie T. Shaver
Night schools to open in San Antonio system
The public night schools will enroll Monday evening at 7:30 on October 2, with four schools for whites and three for negroes. W. J. Knox, Navarro principal, oversees sessions on Monday Wednesday and Friday nights. Locations include Main avenue high school and Brackenridge high school, Navarro, Bowile, Grant, Douglas, and Brackenridge facilities with varied subjects in drawing English and civil service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
W. J. Knox
Navarro School
Main Avenue
Romana Street
Brackenridge High School
South
Alamo Street
Pecos Street
Bowile
North
Colorado Street
Grant School
Leona Street
Douglas High School
South Hackberry Street
Brackenridge School
North Hackberry Street
Tow to Station? Old Farmer’s Gas Trade Quip Ends in Judge
The quote recalls an old farmer telling of stalling an auto party asking for Bocotine while paying six shillings for gas and a five-spot for towing to the station. Judge remarks frame the exchange as a roadside bargaining moment.
Hughes Ends Segund Trip to the Weal
In Trenton New Jersey on September 28 Charles E Hughes Republican presidential nominee spoke mainly on tariff policy. He found grandstand seats sold days in advance for the trotting race forcing many to stand on the track to hear him. He attacked the Adams law and government extravagance and pledged enforcement of American rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Charles E. Hughes
Fair Grounds
Hughes
Hughes Returns From Campaign Swing On Tariff Promise
Charles E. Hughes returns to the East after an extensive Midwest swing. He speaks in Trenton Jersey City and Saratoga Springs about a protective tariff to sustain prosperity against European peace. In Pittsburgh he addresses thousands at the Homestead plant and a music hall rally with Republican and Progressive leaders sharing the platform. He says the Republican party is reunited and aims for a permanent prosperity in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Charles E. Hughes
Middle West
New Jersey
Trenton
Jersey City
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Hughes
Pennsylvania
Homestead
Europe
United States
Cleveland
Oliver and Penrose
William Flinn
Alexander P. Moore
President Wilson Plans A Series Of Speeches
President Wilson outlines a Democratic campaign strategy after a conference in Long Branch New Jersey with Vance C McCormick and Secretary Tumulty. He will deliver at least two speeches in New York state and one in New York City this October plus weekly talks through the election, including events for Pennsylvania and farmers delegations. McCormick predicts strong gains as Hughes fades while Wilson’s message expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National Committee
New York State
New York City
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
McCormick
Hughes
Bazaar planned for Good Shepherd Home benefit
A preliminary meeting was held at the Catholic Woman's Club to organize a bazaar for the Good Shepherd Home. A follow up meeting is set for Thursday at 4 PM in October to discuss plans. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Powell and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Woman's Club
Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Home
Harry Powell
Louise Lamm
Dalla Gittenger
Hugh B. Rice
Dunbar
Annie Sullivan
Wattslavzick
E. Stafford
E. Salter
Alistes Shand
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Associated Press
Travis Street
Avenues C and
Bill
Majestic
Michigan Central
Pershing
Santa Ysabel
San Marcos
Segund
Weal
Mr. Wilson
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