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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
6
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri introduces a bill to restore the army canteen arguing its reestablishment curbs intoxication and maintains discipline. Supporters deem it wise and efficient, while prohibition opponents vow a strong fight.
Secretary of State Knox defends sharing U S battleship plans with Argentina as part of a trade policy. The piece notes the irony that the steel trust benefits and questions a cabinet shift under Meyer, arguing the secrecy of Dreadnought designs is paramount while suggesting Argentina may profit and possibilities for future replicas arise.
The piece argues Argentina could leverage wartime leverage to bid for ships, noting ironclad treaties with Chile and friendly ties with Brazil. It suggests the Knox law makes naval secrets easier to obtain, likening the approach to Argentina's strategy.
The article discusses Congressman Garner urging removal of black troops from San Antonio and the confusion over their marching direction. It notes pleas from border towns and the steady, precise reassignment process, concluding Garner meant well and deserves that epitaph.
Oscar C. Guessaz of the Anti-Statewide Prohibition Amendment association urges keeping prohibition out of San Antonio’s local election. He warns local fervor could distort voting on prohibition and defends residents’ city and state stance against revenge driven pro‑prohibition moves.
Yesterday’s Lorimer developments point to a full reopening in the Sixty-second congress. The author argues the case risks popular government and suggests the election may be investigated anew to redeem the reputation of the Senate and address purchases of influence.
Reactionaries ease from the insurgent craze while Dallas prepares for a mayoral contest as candidates roll the bones. Mexico reports Ramon Corral urged to depart, Montrose hosts a women led cleanup day, and Chihuahua bottling remains the only flourishing industry.
The discussion centers on who funds a rebel movement with speculation toward Japan. Morgan Guggenheimer and Standard Oil deny culpability, while others propose Japan as the financier. The remark notes the theory has historians considering new angles.
The text traces James Beauchamp Clark to Champ Clark and notes how his name evolved. It also reports William P Black and Edward Cecil leading an “anti forty five movement” to prove men past 45 can still contribute, arguing older men remain capable in many pursuits and should keep working.
The New York Times views King George as a plain middle class figure with practical views, modest tastes, and solid morals. It praises him as a good and wise king for Great Britain in this era, noting his unpretentious manners and lack of royal flamboyance.
The Hawk-Eye notes the departure of Colonel Diehl and Harry Beach from the Associated Press. It praises Diehl for courtesy, problem solving, and integrity, and lauds Beach as a personable, capable figure in newspaper life. The paper expresses deep regret at their loss and wishes them success in future endeavors.
Adolph S. Ochs of New York writes to Charles S. Diehl of San Antonio Texas expressing regret at AP losing Diehl’s services and offering best wishes for success in his new field.
W T Carley of San Antonio urges acceptance of Diaz’s reforms in Mexico in a letter praising his exchanges with Madero. He argues Diaz should not resign now, but could step aside later for a successor, claiming Diaz aims for fair elections land reform and peace.
A citizen questions why suburb residents rarely run for school trustee positions while business-district candidates dominate. He asks if the public should engage more in this vital civic matter and contemplates the fairness of local governance.
A witty aphorism on self view notes that one should not rate oneself higher than deserved. The line reflects skeptical counsel on ego and judgment.
A reader asks where Cain found a wife and the reply notes Cain married in the Land of Nod and his wife was a dream. This quip resolves the old riddle with a humorous twist rooted in biblical lore.
George Haven of Sharon Pennsylvania thought he would take a shortcut home and fell into an open old well. He clung to a cross beam and called for help, prayed, and even sang a hymn while awaiting rescue. He emerged alive but with a flood of curses and regrets, missing a chance at reform.
Dear Sir argues whether a small round file can square a one inch round hole in wood. The writer details hours of filing an oil barrel head and notes continued round form, claiming theory true but lacking sufficient material to finish. He promises progress if more material becomes available.
Daily birthday notice honors Lincoln Steffens who turns 45 today. The famed muckraker, author of The Shame of the Cities, is praised for remaining alive amid threats from powerful foes and continues writing as a regular magazine contributor.
A Denver Republic article contemplates the metaphor of thickness in a politician's skin compared with the skull of Jack Johnson, inviting readers to ponder resilience and public perception.
The Washington Post reports President Diaz is open to resigning but wishes to consider the step carefully by himself before making a decision.
A New York World quip notes that certain records in Albany are deemed inextinguishable by fire. The line suggests durable state or archival holdings celebrated for resilience and permanence. It frames Albany as guardian of enduring records.
Blue-eyed Billy Sheehan boosts senatorial campaign with cautious momentum. Report notes no overheating of support and cites calm rise in Albany political activity as backdrop.
The St Louis Post Dispatch reports Champ Clark consumes a daily lunch of water milk tea and pie. Republicans resent the pie portion, arguing over the menu and political snubs surrounding his meal choice.
The Chicago News notes Colonel Roosevelt calls the agitation against fortifying the Panama canal absurd and unpatriotic, asserting it is his canal and he ought to know the issue firsthand.
A dramatic report notes the Camorrist trial at Viterbo outpacing the Dreyfus case at Rennes, signaling heightened judicial intensity and public attention in a Europe-wide gaze at high-profile prosecutions.
The Des Moines Capital notes uncertainty over whether a Bryan endorsement would aid or harm Woodrow Wilson, suggesting mixed civic reaction and unclear political impact.
The Denver Republican notes Oklahoma shows boxing ambition tied to Has kell, but cautions the state is not pinning further political hope on the fighter.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a buoyant mood in Ireland as home rule gains traction and James T. O'Gorman is proposed as a U S Senate candidate. The report highlights optimism and political momentum in the Irish outlook.
A Boston Globe note comments on Rear Admiral Peary who retires on a six thousand dollar yearly pension and should maintain appearances as a public figure.
The Kansas City Star reports that Mr. Roosevelt offered the Guggenheims a position in San Francisco this week, reflecting ongoing federal dealings with private financiers.
Baltimore Sun reports "Uncle Joe" Cannon declines a spot on the firing line. The veteran figure bars his participation amid ongoing labor and partisan tensions shaping the scene.
A New York newspaper asks whether anything valuable remains after fires destroy protected structures and ignite concern about safety. The piece questions prioritizing preserved assets and hints at broader urban resilience issues.
A 1910 verse recalls rural life and the slow shift to mechanized farming. The narrator contrasts backbreaking labor with the modern farmer who drives with an auto, has a gas plant, bathroom, telephone, and seeds to loan, noting dramatic changes from past to present.
In a tense scene a calm mother mocks fear at a coming storm while Daughter and Young Matron tremble. A sudden gust tears through, a dry goods box is hurled 40 feet, and the moment silences the boast. The trio huddles together as the danger passes.
Twenty one years ago notes report the Powder Hill Gun club staged a large afternoon shoot. Also mentioned are March San Antonio deaths totaling 74 and city events including George Brasterton and Captain Schryver attending the State Lumbermen convention in Houston, plus various local civic and social items.
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