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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1911
Page
5
Army transport analysis argues motor trucks superior to mule trains for field service at Ft. Sam Houston. It notes price and supply issues with mules, advantages in speed, fire resistance, and logistics, and outlines practical gear and terrain benefits for motorized transport in future warfare.
Former secretary of the navy Charles J. Bonaparte voices concern that the United States would be unable to resist a joint Japanese Mexican strike, warning the nation risks defeat without stronger preparation and defense.
The text argues motor trucks outrun mule trains by offering faster response and endurance. It notes trucks can move at pace through difficult road sections, retreat or dash to safety, and keep going while mules tire after six to seven hours. It concludes with implied lower costs for motorized mobility in good roads.
The timetable shows arrivals and departures for multiple lines including the M K & T Union Station, EK and T, G H and S A main line, Victoria Division, and Santa Fe. It details morning and evening departures such as No 5 from the north at 6 45 am, No 12 local from Laredo at 6 00 am, and No 8 for Palestine at 7 30 am, among numerous others with mixed notes and regional destinations.
The article compares mule teams and wagons to motor trucks, noting high mule prices at St. Louis. It proposes a low-profile, solid-tire truck with front-wheel drive for protection and easy maintenance, and urges four-wheel traction for muddy roads, arguing against frills and focusing on freight reliability.
Ottawa April 1 The Canadian budget will be introduced by Finance Minister Fielding on Tuesday in Parliament. Revenue for the year is expected to exceed 117 million dollars the highest in dominion history with a surplus over 10 million dollars. An interim supply bill of 45 million dollars was passed by the Commons providing two months of government funding. Fielding believes the bank act will not pass this year with bank charters renewed for a year and full revision left for next session.
The Fifth Internal Revenue District reports third quarter results showing total nine month collections near 24 million dollars and projected year end near 35 million. Demand for alcohol remains strong and steady through June 9, 1910.
Alvin W. Krech president of Equitable Trust Co says he closed a cash deal to buy 14 531 shares from Equitable Life Assurance at 500 dollars per share and will distribute the stock among bankers.
A promotional note touts Tadema Cigars as smelling good tasting better and smoking best. Made in Tampa the brand Tadema is sold by Sam Rosenthal at up to 5.50 per box and lists addresses 514 1-2 and 400 East Houston Street.
Rev. John M. Barcus of Weatherford has accepted the offer to become president of Alexander Collegiate Institute in Jacksonville succeeding Dr. F. E. Butler who will retire at the term's end. Barcus's move follows Butler's retirement announcement.
Supreme Court Justice James O Gorman was elected United States senator by New York's legislature on the sixty fourth ballot with 112 votes to Chauncey M Depew's 80. His resignation from the bench followed and Governor Dix lauded the result.
New York will send progressive Democrats to the Senate who will back party policies and back President Taft on reciprocity with Canada and the Panama Canal fortifications. The text notes Mr. O’Gor- as part of the report.
An unsolicited offer promises a free copy of a physician crafted recipe claimed to cure nervous debility and weakened vigor at home without medicines. It cites Dr. A. E. Robinson of Detroit and urges men to request the plain envelope prescription by mail.
The speaker advocates tariff cuts with reciprocity with Canada and the parcels post, fortifying the Panama Canal, direct election of senators, and a federal income tax. Born May 6, 1860 on York City’s lower west side, he is the son of Thomas and Ellen O'Gorman and married Anne M. Lessne on January 2, 1884. They have nine children, seven daughters and two sons.
In San Antonio locals are told to place Want Ads in The Light for quick responses and to include Valuable Premium Certificates. Advertisers are instructed to call phone 176 and dictate their ad to a skilled operator with payment allowed later.
J. J. Thomas a mail carrier between Salem and Marion Kentucky for sixteen years was arrested on charges of stealing $1000 from a mail bag destined for the Salem State Bank from the United States subtreasury in Cincinnati. Two men later delivered the stolen money to the bank saying the thief had hidden it in the woods. Thomas said he was held up by two masked highwaymen.
Three Cambridge police officers rescued Chas. Roschford a Black waiter at Memorial Hall Harvard University from a mob of several hundred students after he shot Heath Hughes another Black waiter in the college dining hall today. The incident occurred in Cambridge Massachusetts and is reported by the Associated Press.
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