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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1911
Page
6
The San Antonio Light reminds readers to provide both old and new addresses when changing delivery locations. If delivery is irregular, call 176 to notify the office. The paper is sold at hotels and newsstands nationwide.
President Taft rejects a claimed secret treaty between Mexico and Japan as the cause of troop movements to San Antonio while noting governments may have considered or not considered such an accord. He urges formal abrogation of any agreement and says the United States cannot tolerate a Japanese foothold in Mexico. Officials debate notification of the troop move purpose.
The piece recalls Michael Link a former Illinois legislator who confessed taking money for a vote for William Lorimer. Link died alone in a bathtub, a fate the column ties to the Lorimer case while blaming defenders for public deceit and predicts divine justice for prominent figures.
The stormy career of Tom L Johnson four times mayor of Cleveland and twice a member of the lower house of Congress has shaped party reform and civic battles in Ohio politics.
The piece portrays Johnson as a man of forceful personality with warm friends and bitter enemies. His ideas met public opposition, yet he persisted, and though at times his methods were rough, his firm beliefs kept him fighting to the end.
A Berlin company with $2,000,000 capital aims to run airships carrying 300 people across the Atlantic. The piece recalls failed attempts by Andree Nissen Wellman and earlier German ventures, noting such a voyage is not yet feasible.
The piece notes a new republican movement in Malaga amid Portugal's dethroned king and predicts repeated eruptions. It cites Spanish statesmen fearing invasion of Portugal if republicanism spreads, warning the task could overwhelm Spain and risk domestic upheaval.
Fragmentary lines reference Julius Caesar Gaul conquest and Waterloo defeat with parenthetical denials. The text mixes historic events with playful slang and undefined quotes, yielding no clear, verifiable news item or date to summarize.
A concise remark notes that beyond leadership the movement misses organized cultural backing, suggesting a need for artistic cohesion to bolster national identity during the upheaval.
Indications point to the dissolution of the partnership in the firm of Madero and Son Revolutionists as speculation grows over its future operations and leadership changes.
A deceptive display shows a monitor firing at the historic Texas battleship, illustrating how a modern adversary could threaten the vessel even in practice. The scene underscores debates over relics and naval power.
Odds are offered that it will not rain during the carnival. The note hopes for a dry April moon and fair weather for festivities ahead.
Arkansas lawmakers push to end free lunch programs citing a recently enacted state statute. The measure targets government aid policies and aims to curb immigrant led costs while reshaping welfare assumptions statewide.
The remark notes that performing those actions on other ships would be worth at least four million dollars, implying the recovered battleship Texas holds substantial historical and monetary significance.
The report notes California's aggressive hop cornering activities, a move that could energize the national federation of dancing masters and prompt rapid responses across the industry.
Washington protectionists urge a wool tax and free cotton bagging. The impact depends on location and what is sold. Webb's ticket could win by over 160 votes if Elks minstrels reflect local politics. Standard Oil stock rose about 60 points despite an adverse court ruling.
Beaumont signals fitness for a large city class by embracing a city plan idea long advocated by the Light in San Antonio. The piece argues no growing city should spread haphazardly and urges orderly development.
A spokesman argues it is cheaper to act now than to issue bonds later. He estimates bonds could total a million or two for changes that might cost about one tenth of that amount today.
News dispatches indicate Blatt, the figure United States planned to confront in a tense standoff five to six weeks ago, will soon be released. The report ties his release to ongoing international tensions and recent diplomatic developments.
Report notes a $222,000 judgment against hatters that was set aside by a higher court. The article concludes the phrase Mad as a hatter is replaced with gay as a hatter reflecting the court’s action.
The Union Pacific will install soda fountains on its trains making beverages readily available to passengers. The report notes a humorous concern that passengers might confuse emergency brake actions with ordering a chocolate nut sundae.
Crop sharps who have worked the area thrice report Southwest Texas blooming like never before. Heavy crops seem assured unless a calamity occurs, with no signs of upheaval in Farmers' almanac, signaling a long period of prosperity for this Texas region.
An excerpt from the Camorrist trial recounts sobbing, muffled laments, and a chorus of cries as Luigi’s entourage reacts. The scene captures the tense mood inside the courtroom with whispers and shifting chairs.
Editorial lauds Colonel Charles Diehl and Mr. Harry Beach two renowned Associated Press officials for entering publishing by jointly purchasing the San Antonio Light. The piece notes Diehl has 28 AP years with 18 as assistant general manager and Beach 20 AP years as superintendent of the general division. It asserts their leadership will strengthen the San Antonio newspaper and benefit the community.
The Burlington Iowa Gazette notes the retirement of Colonel Charles S. Diehl and Mr. Harry L. Beach from the Associated Press. They will take charge of the San Antonio Light after purchasing the San Antonio paper, and the Gazette expresses gratitude for their courtesy and efficiency in the Midwest.
Alfred Muller of 1029 East Commerce St urges San Antonio readers to discuss vaccination pro and con, arguing sanitation and hygiene in shops are more crucial than vaccination, and urging health authorities to focus on sanitary conditions to protect public health.
A crowd watches two boys fight until a peacemaker urges arbitration. Twelve men chosen as arbitrators attempt to resolve the dispute, then return to find a second brawl erupting as the arbitrators work.
A writer from Chicago reports well dressed men now wear ostrich plume hats with derbies priced from two to five dollars. He warns the trend could spread nationwide, incite envy and conflicts, and even cause discomfort in rain and streetcars, urging a featherless future.
Today marks the 49th birthday of Charles Evans Hughes. The guest is introduced as a former New York governor now on the Supreme Court, noted for his whiskers and unique stance on keeping them.
The report notes challenger Champ Clark has already received three gavels with more on the way. The tone suggests he faces a heavy workload and the public expects decisive action from the speaker designate.
The Anaconda Standard notes Mistah Johnson may feel relieved that his wait ends sooner than Abe Ruef leaving California, implying a resolved or reduced timeline for Ruef’s departure in the state.
The line from the New York Telegram notes that once the O'Gorman man has risen and spoken, the world can resume its steady course, suggesting a symbolic moment of resolution or announcement. The comment frames the event as a catalyst for normalcy.
Champ Clark states the Democrats are prepared to revise most things, signaling broad receptiveness to change. The Charleston News and Courier notes the call for major reforms and adjustments within the party.
Baltimore News frames President Diaz as passionately pursuing Mexican reforms, portraying his zeal as a closing act of a reformist career. The brief notes the gravity and finality of his stated aims.
A Texas paper argues Texas should develop its raw materials at home, citing a stance reported by the Denver Republican.
George Ade serves as foreman of a jury in his native Indiana as lively slang colors a Washington Post feature on judicial temper and style.
Washington hints that William Jennings Bryan will be the Democratic nominee for president in 1912, a prospect that elicits rejoicing in Republican circles. The report references public reaction and cross-party implications.
A Pittsburg Post note says President Diaz confronts both a hostile congress and ongoing war but remains unagitated, a recurring pattern in past crises. The brief highlights his steady demeanor amid political and military pressure.
The Chicago Journal notes President Taft will confront a Democratic majority in Congress, signaling a shift in political dynamics and new challenges for his administration.
Boston Herald notes that Roosevelt's Reno stop is neither a divorce proceeding nor a prize bout, framing the visit as a unique experience rather than a scandal.
The Memphis News-Scimitar reports Governor Wilson and William Jennings Bryan met together, described as a good sign for the campaign. The item notes the two leading candidates were seen in concerted action, signaling cross support.
Observers note mud scraped from car steps by a Traction Company worker on Houston street piles up in the gutter as cars arrive in downtown. Bystanders joke about the mud becoming real estate while others predict it will be used to fill pavement holes near Alamo plaza.
A meeting of bricklayers convened last night. Prof. Cheeseman now in Seguin organizing a dancing class. G. W. Saunders shopping for new stock after Pearsall fire. Mrs. Barrey to preside at upcoming WCTU state convention May 1. Will Reuter to install gas engine for fans this summer. Calico hop hosted by Mrs. Walters on West Houston. James P. Newcomb to Austin for GOP state committee conference. Fire alarm from burning pitch pot at William Elliott’s Soledad residence. Belknap and Maverick Rifles drilled on Alamo plaza. Mavericks gaining ground. Hon. A. W. Houston cites Coke’s telegram on Aransas Pass deep water bill. favorable, senate commerce committee. Union stock yards construction begins southwest city, to finish next fall. Rev. Shaw of Waco to deliver free thought lecture at the Grand tonight.
A brisk, crowded street scene unfolds as a hurried man and a stylish young woman repeatedly collide on the curb. Both misjudge the space, each yielding alternately until they finally pause to let the other pass. The episode ends with the man recognizing haste does not guarantee speed.
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