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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
6
The San Antonio Light and Gazette share a historical masthead noting publication details. Exclusive AP day wire reports are carried. The office is listed at 509 511 Travis Street between Avenues C and D in San Antonio.
The San Antonio Light reports an average daily circulation of 24,178 in August 1916 and 28,422 for Sundays. Net paid averages were 22,618 daily and 25,853 Sunday after deductions. Audit Bureau certification is noted as authoritative for advertisers. The paper claims it can guarantee 50 percent more paid circulation direct to homes in San Antonio than any other newspaper.
American and Mexican conferees at New London appear unable to advance as Senor Arredondo visits Mexico for talks with General Carranza. With the national election about five weeks away the conference is deemed doomed to failure, and Mexican affairs are reported to be only marginally better.
Roumanian government proclaims a great victory with Russian aid over German and Bulgarian forces led by Von Mackensen in Dobrudja. They say invaders seeking to sever the Bucharest Constanza railway were pushed back as Roumanians and Russians pursue them, matching a prior Mackensen claim.
The article argues that if Germans and Bulgarians retreat in the Dobrudja and Roumania fronts, allied superiority may decide the war. It cites von Mackensen, Somme offensives, Verdun, and compares defensive policies to Fabius. It warns trench warfare disadvantages favoring the Allies.
A report from the New Hebrides claims some natives have revived cannibalism. A British trader and several children were killed in Australia with another child abducted, fueling fears of punitive colonial expeditions and war-time neglect. The piece links cannibalism to broader colonial errors and old European practices, urging vigilance.
The piece argues that missionaries will be sent to the New Hebrides islands after wartime strains ease. It frames them as militant agents and suggests the native inhabitants face imminent death, while British and French powers relieve themselves of war trials.
The shortage of white paper disrupts publications nationwide causing delays and even temporary closures. Major papers faced Sunday edition losses despite strong finances, with supply hampered by non availability rather than credit. Shipments arrive late as demand soars during the war, risking continued distress into the postwar era.
The Beaumont Enterprise notes canned fruits and vegetables could rise 15 to 30 percent due to wartime or distribution issues. If prices push eateries to source fresh vegetables from local truck growers occasionally, that would be an acceptable improvement.
The Times-Herald criticizes the Mann white slave act as a powerful blackmail tool. Federal authorities claim at least $1,000,000 was secured by a Chicago operation using the act as the main weapon, while noting constitutional overreach and risk to civil liberties.
The piece notes about 4,000,000 women could vote in twelve states, with Illinois housing one third of them and California over 800,000 while Washington surpasses 400,000 and Oregon more than 200,000. It cites suffrage leaders aiming to unite women to influence the presidential election.
Longview Times Clarion describes House Joint Resolution 30 proposing to amend the state constitution to allow common and independent school districts to levy a local school tax up to one dollar per hundred dollars of assessed value and counties to levy up to fifty cents per hundred dollars to supplement county schools, subject to a major vote of taxpayers.
A reflective editorial urges Americans to adopt daily saving habits. It contrasts easy money with frugal living and suggests penny by penny savings across life, business, and home would build wealth for the nation. The piece cites Jackson ville Progress and calls for disciplined spending.
The Waco Times-Herald attacks the so called Shreveport case arguing Shreveport lacks waterway freight and inland port status. It calls the case a fake and urges railroad commissions and the Interstate Commerce Commission to end low water rate claims.
Charles E Hughes campaigns across New York state with a strenuous itinerary and attacks the administrations handling of the Adamson eight hour law. He argues against filibustering and cites correspondence and letters from Wheeler Newlands and Olney to challenge the railroad wage bill decision.
President Wilson opens a letter writing campaign urging peace terms and warns against radical policy shifts that could alter the nation. He thanks Leona L. Carrabee of Portland for Democratic Club work and cites suffrage as a crucial issue. He also notes future business challenges depend on young business leaders.
The text reports President Wilson declining a campaign tour and campaign speeches. Secretary Tumulty confirms no platform speeches or extra runs are planned. The president will travel in his private car with regular trains and brief stops only, with tentative plans for a possible formal message on a celebratory occasion.
The Majestic hosts Cabaret Night with seven vaudeville acts led by Odiva The Water Queen an aquatic spectacle with trained sea lions. Headliner is Lillian Kingsbury in The Coward a vivid modern playlet. Additional acts include Lightner Sisters and Alexander Jolly Trio and other specialty performers.
Miss Bunting and her company bring Merely Mary Ann to the Grand Opera House for a week starting Sunday matinee. The production features Miss Bunting as Mary Ann with Israel Zangwill's beloved character enhanced by her charm. Whitaker Vees and Freedkin co star, with The Trail of the Lonesome Pine shown tonight and Saturday matinees.
The Princess presents a three day winter vau deville run opening Thursday with mostly new acts except for Knox and LaBelle. The Van der Koors perform sleight of hand in a burlesque routine, Eastman and Moore sing, harpist Jean McElroy plays well, and Cal Dean with The Sorority Girls delivers a witty College Life farce headlining. William Farnum in Fighting Blood closes with a strong boxing saloon scene earning praise.
Land Commissioner J. T. Robison argues the Goose creek bay peninsula within tide water belongs to Texas if under water. above tide water, ownership lies with the claimants. Court action may be needed to settle the title as oil production expands and more mineral permits are sought. Robison has discussed the issue with the attorney general.
Lieutenant Kenneth Perry of the Third Infantry Texas National Guard left San Antonio on Friday for Harlingen where he has been stationed since the guard was ordered to the border. He has served mainly as an ordnance officer assisting in equipping national guard units sent to the border. His regiment remains at Corpus Christi.
The Texas Library Association will hold its annual meeting in Galveston Oct 11 18 with Carl H Milam director of Birmingham Public Library delivering The Library and Community Service. Sessions will cover literary topics and Texas county library law. Miss Elizabeth West of San Antonio is president and J Marron serves as secretary.
Baron Yoshiro Sakatani arrived in Washington for a two day visit amid ceremonies honoring his work on international peace research. The Japanese embassy disavowed any plan to reopen immigration or alien land negotiations after the war, stating statements attributed to Sakatani were personal and not official.
A reader argues for equal recognition of regular army soldiers and militia. She urges the public to honor the regulars serving in Mexico, noting their sacrifices while militia members receive more praise. She signs as Vera Cruz, claiming to raise a son who respects the flag.
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