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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1911
Page
6
Announcement from The San Antonio Light gives contact numbers for the editorial and circulation departments and instructions to update delivery addresses and notify if delivery is irregular. It cites subscription rates and dates from 1881.
The passage evokes Texas as a land of empire and opportunity since colonial times. It frames Aaron Burr as part of a tapestry of daring, romance, and adventure, and suggests the republic era’s promise is nearing fulfillment as a boundless frontier yields to modern progress.
The New York Evening Post cites a bold forecast of Texas expanding to Illinois-like density with 32 million people and vast wealth. It notes 137 million of 167 million acres uncultivated and 8 of 245 counties unorganized, warning of political risks if an ambitious figure reorganizes them.
The article quotes a Texas forecaster asserting that Texans would control national elections and congressional power, opposing state division into four states and warning of dramatic population growth. It notes fears of Mexico and Japan being warned if Texas becomes densely settled.
The piece notes that heavy rainfall drenched Texas over several days, flooding streets and roads, delaying trains and soaking soldiers in a maneuver camp. It contrasts perceptions of Texas as arid with the recent wet spell that boosts the state’s prosperity and status as a great, thriving region.
The passage contrasts Texas with Kansas, suggesting Texas has transformed from its past and may become like a future Kansas. It envisions Texas as a land of perfect climate, abundant sunshine, ample rain, guaranteed crops, prosperity, happiness, and a paradise of improvement for its people.
Champ Clark of Missouri won the role of speaker at the opening of the Sixty second Congress special session. The newly elected leader faces a chance to enact policies, reform the house, and distinguish himself after criticizing Joseph G Cannon and the prior Republican majority.
The dispatches suggest President Diaz faces removal as Mexico tires of his long rule. While lauded as a great figure, Diaz’s refusal to step down could provoke a forceful exit. The piece contrasts Diaz with San Antonio Mayor Bryan Callaghan, who has held office sixteen years and may face similar scrutiny.
In the article Joe Fels explains how he built wealth and compares his soap to the original white man’s soap, reflecting on origins and success.
The speaker accepts assurances of peace but vows to keep powder dry, signaling cautious posture while seeking firm restraint and prepared defenses amid ongoing tensions.
Maine records its yearly earth quake described as proof of spring as frost departs the ground. The report notes warming temperatures and seasonal change as nature signals the season.
A claim reports 3000 short bushel baskets found with Honest Farmers in New York. The note links the incident to rising living costs and implies market manipulation.
A Basque party arrives causing curiosity at Ellis Island while fashion editors note basques have fallen from the style spotlight for years. The item blends travel intrigue with style update.
The note lists armistice in Honduras and peace talks in Mexico with China and Russia aligning, while the speaker muses on settling the war with Japan later. The tone reflects global conflict and shifting alliances during a broader wartime era.
A hypothetical San Antonio to Brownsville route, if built to reach every town along its path, would span about a thousand miles and wind through numerous bends described as corkscrew like.
The piece notes thirteen insurgents controlling the Senate balance and expresses hope that the number 13 will prove unlucky for bad men and measures.
Observers gauge last night’s rainfall in feet while tanks overflow and cotton and cattle crops approach sale readiness. The large runoff floods pastures and farm yards, signaling strong local impact on agriculture and livestock markets.
A commentary notes Germany’s Reichstag vote set for November featuring fifteen parties competing for votes, and draws a parallel to Adams County Ohio and its market for votes.
A frightening wave of anxiety spreads as Mr. W. J. Watriams, dubbed the king of the Loyalty Islands, appeals to Britain for aid to save his people from a feared invasion. The outspoken leader criticizes national policy and urges swift action.
The piece notes Japan's aggressive stances in the Pacific and the U S war effort. It mentions the War Department seeking coffins for future losses and condemns war as grisly yet noble when justified. It also critiques Mexican revolutionary recruitment methods.
Lloyds of London insures against rain and hotel keepers in popular resorts write policies. The firm may open an office in the arid west to insure against lack of rain, continuing its trend as an inveterate gambler in weather risk.
The Cologne Gazette reporter pulled the badger from its den during a wartime style Army Newspaper function, while Justice Holmes in a rate case dissent argued that competition is not always an unmixed blessing. The remark invites scrutiny on decisiveness and conviction.
The Evening Post feature writer Harry L. Beach departs Chicago to join San Antonio Light owner Charles S. Diehl in running a paper that will publish accounts of major events written by writers unknown to readers. Beach covered key events from the Spanish American War to the Iroquois fire, earning a place in metropolitan news history. Chicago editors expect Beach and Diehl’s collaboration to shape Texas journalism and steer national reporting through the Light.
Chicagoans readers in the south may see San Antonio Light delivered as two Chicago men acquire the paper. Harry L. Beach becomes editor and Charles S. Diehl moves in after a long AP career. The Light, 30 years old, is a leading southwest newspaper awaiting Texas growth.
Edwin J. Kiest of the Dallas Times-Herald congratulates Charles S. Diehl and H. L. Beach of San Antonio on their move to Texas, expressing confidence they will be successful in the great state.
A humorous critique compares firing a failing ballplayer to how city officials are treated when their performance drops. The author suggests a blunt, public method to replace underperforming officials, echoing a baseball benching ritual for emphasis.
Belinda buys a harem skirt sparking a family row as a husband demands to know who is pantaloony now. Marian Sherman credits.
A humorous newspaper notice proclaims Esther at No 26 Grove Street will fire china on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays while her husband is urged to leave home and avoid late returns. The spoof message notes her temper on alternate days and suggests household disruption and replacement costs.
A student writes Newt asking him to pose daily for a week to support an art class blocked by a strike and meager funds. Newt replies with humor and prudence, declining due to temperature, modesty, and wage concerns, suggesting alternatives and humor about a Navajo blanket pose.
The piece notes Governor Frank J Hanley, a prominent Indiana figure celebrated on his 48th birthday. It highlights his anti graft campaign that led to resignations, recovery of funds, and pushes for dry measures through a local option bill, reflecting his strong stance on whiskey and poison.
From the New Orleans Times- Democrat, readers wonder why a president would draft a lengthy forty column message to Congress. The piece notes public hopes that Taft will avoid a one paragraph special session rationale and seeks clarity on the tone.
From the Chicago Journal, Italians juggle danger and duty as they seek to save their lives and preserve art treasures while battling Camorrists and watching J Pierpont Morgan. The piece sketches a strenuous, perilous existence amid cultural stakes.
A Milwaukee Sentinel item suggests Mr. Johnson prefers controlled driving over reckless car use, praising discipline as a way to curb speed and promote public safety.
Despite art works over twenty years old entering duty free, ex-King Manuel's renowned stage companion has not yet visited Pittsburgh, keeping locals curious about potential arrivals and cultural ties.
From the Chicago News Isadora Duncan emphatically denies a tendency to embowpoint. Any observer who has seen her will testify that she is light on her feet.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph the remark notes Champ Clark’s complaint that automobiles might hinder his aim to be the central figure making all the noise. The line suggests he resists the growing auto influence in public discourse.
In Charleston News and Courier coverage, Gifford Pinchot leaves the country amid the Ballinger affair while officials clarify Ballinger’s actions. The report notes Pinchot’s departure as a protective move, signaling ongoing tensions between reformers and administration.
The Kansas City Star notes that even President Diaz recognizes a turning point for Mexico with a need to remove certain influential figures, signaling political realignment amid pressures for change.
The Washington Post notes a colonel holding firm on course and hints at possible revelations in time. The Atlanta Constitution reports Woodrow Wilson faring well amid friends pushing his presidential bid.
A brief sketch notes Mr. Roosevelts persistence as a public figure, still discussing conservation topics and criticizing Ballinger amid ongoing political debate all seen through Atlanta coverage.
The Boston Herald notes that Ambassador Bryce’s favorable views toward his American cousins provoke strong Tory anger, labeling his stance the worst kind of treason in their eyes.
Dream recounts from a reading list of Mexican cabinet officers and nicknames such as Don Inca Zodiac Tamale Bronco y Chili con Carni, presenting a whimsical view of political figures and titles.
From the Galveston News Hon. Joe Cannon declines to lead the Republicans in the next congress but is expected to camp where his supporters can view his influence and leadership.
Pittsburg Dispatch notes a court decision preventing Mr Goodwin from remarriage but warns the habit may be too strong to be restrained by any injunction.
A 1910 poem encourages Go west go east go south and go north for fortune and honor. It urges brave, honest effort and steady work as the path to success across regions, praising persistence over location. The piece frames opportunity as available in all directions for the earnest youth.
An observant young man from Prospect Hill, after an evening with a young lady, rode home by car. He disembarked to escape mud, slipped, and landed facedown in the deepest mud puddle. His once fine attire and cream hat were ruined as he trudged to a bath. The incident is recounted in measured newspaper voice.
Seedless watermelons pumpkins and squash head to the San Antonio market with a fresh supply raised by the firemen at fire station No 1 under the supervision of Farmer Charles Morales and Dan Kuhlmann.
Captain Green has received an official invitation for the Belknaps to participate in the Kansas City drill. The Powder Hill Gun club will have a shoot at clay birds next Sunday. This evening at sunset begins the Jewish Pesach. Services in Temple Beth-El. The special car carrying Robert Harris, ex-president of the Northern Pacific, departed for St Louis via New Orleans and Little Rock. Alderman-elect Charles Schreiner of Kerrville is in the city.
An Army Post car packed with troops and civilians neared the maneuver camp. The fatigued conductor kept order while selling transfers. A mother’s hat blew off. the conductor retrieved it in haste, earning heartfelt thanks and a reminder to treat conductors as people.
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