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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
8
The piece argues San Antonio offers unmatched outdoor sport facilities and climate for golf tennis baseball and related activities. It envisions future expansive outdoor sports tracts on the city’s edge, making San Antonio a national hospitality hub for clean sport lovers.
The piece argues Japan may eye U S interests by purchasing a coaling station at Magdalena Bay and contends such threats are implausible. It asserts U S strength through history and warns Japan underestimates American restraint and resolve in global conflict.
Readers urged to donate surplus books and magazines to the Southwestern Insane Asylum to aid inmates, with a call for citizen generosity and a system to select usable reading material. The piece notes the tragedy of hoarded or discarded print and promotes a second harvest of knowledge.
Austin reports State Entomologist Scholl plans a thorough piece urging protection for the lady bug. He argues the insect preys on plant pests, offering benefits, while rural readers recall childhood verses and fear in bean patches. The piece notes a potential clash between scientific view and farmer experience.
The piece notes Diaz may resign soon if insurgents act prudently, aiming to leave the presidency with dignity rather than a forced removal. It emphasizes the insurgents’ leverage and the potential for a graceful transition.
Bailey states he is not a Lorimer man at present, distancing himself from Lorimer’s influence and signaling current political independence.
The note suggests Mexico debuts a Joan of Arc persona as a publicity move for actress Bernhardt, signaling a staged royalist or national icon moment to boost publicity and cultural narratives.
The statement hints at a forthcoming revolution in Austin's fee structure. No specific dates or entities are provided, but the claim implies major changes in how fees will be set or collected. Further details are not present in the readable text.
Report notes the dry leader and the dry follower in San Antonio have not been found, with officials continuing searches and urging public tips as investigations proceed.
A Texas property linked to William J Bryan on the Rio Grande boundary appears in regional clippings. The note references farm ownership and cross state interest, with multiple Tennessee papers requesting copies of the item.
Reports from Mexico City state that Mr. Corral is afflicted with poor circulation complicated with gelid terminals.
Andrew Carnegie aims to stay in the rear ranks of the peace effort. Rebels gather strength to invest Chihuahua, likely making the city a revolutionary capital next month. A Guaymas dispatch says 27 convicts were taken from Magdalena prison and enlisted, with much of the federal army in Chihuahua similarly enlisted in defense. The siege outcome is viewed as a foregone conclusion.
The report notes fierce names for General Garner and his command urging rapid mobilization. It mentions Uvalde origins and UT Regents considering abolishing hazing as a response to campus life tensions and insistence on disciplinary measures.
A humorous verse notes an eighty year old speaker who coughs wheezes and sneezes each spring mistaking the yearly cold for a long tradition. The narrator jokes about old age and seasonal ailments with light whimsy.
A disputed ownership issue centers on an island located thirty miles below Sierra Blanca in the Rio Grande. Separately, a note says Japan has overlooked a bet, signaling a political or diplomatic misstep.
The Ninth Army’s maneuvers drew attention as a vivid spectacle during the war game, contrasting with other figures like Congressman John Garner who did not captivate the public with similar activity.
A humorous cryptic notice reports the health board will take action after a delay in soap delivery. The wording suggests a public health warning tied to supply issues, framed in a proverb-like voice. No specific dates, names, or places are given.
The text notes Congressman Slayden was not in Washington when the issue of moving the negro troops arose. It suggests he need fear neither shoestring districts nor other congressional troubles, framing his absence as a fortunate outcome.
A quiet diner, a hungry man, and a long tale of ham and eggs unfold in a restaurant. He jokes his wife cooks only ham and eggs while he craves variety, finally ordering ham and eggs again as the waitress prods his choice.
Lorimer, the Illinois senator, declined to speak about the tears and watched a hole boring machine when news arrived that his case would be reopened. The machine may prove useful to the senator in the future.
The board of health, Bexar County Medical Society, school board and the mayor clash on the vaccination issue. Politicized health moves threaten to sideline the public good as local statesmen push injections of politics into health measures.
Editorial clippings praise the selection of Judge O Gorman by James W Murphy as a strong Tammany ally yet warn that his Senate pledge must prove his independence. The clippings contrast O Gorman with Depew and Gaynor and stress accountability to his state and party.
The New York World notes that Justice O'Gorman did not travel to Murphy, Murphy was sent to him, and a senator elected under such conditions holds his own political fate and agency.
A brief reflection from the New York Evening Post celebrates the ongoing struggle against evil, while reminding readers of the enduring strength and menace of those powers. The quotation emphasizes vigilance and moral resolve in facing persistent threats.
The caucus principle of majority rule remains intact despite a lengthy contest. The result shows the minority can compel the majority to respect its rights, as noted by the New York Herald.
The piece contrasts Senator O'Gorman with his Republican predecessor Depew and notes regret over Tammany wins. It cites insurgent concessions to Murphy electing a senator not their choice. It accuses Murphy of consolidating control of New York Democratic organization.
The imperial ukase sought to limit Jews to Jewish given names in Russia, urged by the holy synod. The measure aims to badge Jews with servitude, marking names by birth to reveal race and religion and hinder prospects and independent careers.
A humorous riff contrasts ancient cave life with modern married life. It jokes that stone age wives did the work while husbands bossed, and that today wives rule while husbands work. It also pokes fun at suffrage and women officers, imagining gender roles changing in society.
Walter Camp, longtime central figure in Yale athletics and the nation’s All American team selector, is celebrated on his 62nd birthday. The piece praises Camp as a pivotal force in American sports and notes his role as president of a clock company.
A telegram of congratulation from Adolph Ochs of the New York Times to the new owners of The Light is printed here, with credit noting his ownership of the press.
The York Journal of Commerce notes widespread price declines in grain cotton textiles meat eggs butter bread and milk while wages remain steady. The piece observes consumer relief but highlights a persistent gap between first hand and last hand prices and calls for continued improvement.
Ex Senator Chauncey M. Depew visited the White House and, when asked about a telegram freeing Republicans at Albany from their caucus vote, replied with a quip that two hours later the capitol was on fire, per Washington Correspondent of the New York Sun.
A fragmentary Philadelphia Press line notes Speaker Cannon eliminated himself, claiming he died with breath in his rugged warrior while his fate was sealed by self sacrifice.
After surveying the country Uncle J J Hill renews optimism and youth and sees nothing alarming, suggesting a calmer outlook despite concerns. Pittsburg Dispatch notes his renewed mood as reassurance.
The New York Post reports with regret that Monte Carlo records a significant loss of American money in a hotel fire. The incident underscores financial damage and raises questions about safety and containment in hospitality venues.
The Philadelphia Telegraph reports a humorous line about Mr. Harry Lehr allegedly suffering from overwork. The item notes the phrase Must Wave Invented Another Salad as a playful reference rather than a serious claim.
A San Francisco club has refused to extend an invitation to Colonel Roosevelt for dinner, signaling a notable social snub reported by the Pittsburg Post.
Macsh admits he did not call the reporter a packasa and says the choice of color is his own. Charleston News and Courier reports the admission as part of ongoing coverage.
A naval ceremony in Philadelphia confers rear admiral rank on an officer, with peers and officials in attendance. The action marks a milestone in the service career as an officer receives the prestigious title.
The verse portrays Methuselah lamenting endless life and fatigue with aging. He recalls companions fading away and mocks the parade of modern spectacles while expressing utter weariness with living, death desired over perpetual breath. The piece satirically questions immortality's burden.
A street car discussion among observers and crew on the meaning of one million reveals competing calculations. The motorman says ten thousand thousands, the conductor suggests hundred thousands, and a printer finally clarifies that a thousand hundreds make a million.
The Belknap Rifles will present a four plume drill and dance at their armory tonight. The top team to represent the Belknaps at the Kansas City drill will be chosen. Max Zimmermann, a young fireman, ran from springs to a fire near the Aransas Pass depot in fifteen minutes. Constable Martinez returned from Pleasanton where he testified against a horse thief sentenced to five years. The Light received the Texas Sportsmen's association tournament program for Waco in May with special railroad rates. Maverick Rifles held an Easter stag picnic at Riverside Park. Baseball, swimming and boxing were enjoyed by the boys. A. Heusinger moves to a new King William street residence. Attorney General J. S. Hogg and John Craddock visit Del Rio for lard suits. Clippers beat Swipers 3 to 2 in baseball. Jeegerlust Shooting Club held a seed shoot. Gabeller won the star. Rev Father Parorette celebrated mass at St. Mary's with Father Smith and Father Jeffers attending. A Horston street runaway sent two women from a redfield. officer Schumacher stopped the horse. Tendick Electric Light and Fuel Plant on Losoya street now operates attracting visitors.
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