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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1914
Page
4
Texas political scene grows paradoxical as anti prohibition leaders push to eliminate rivals to block the Fort Worth convention. Torn by resignations and executive committee withdrawal the anti prohibitionists face a damaged democratic process and uncertain outcomes in the upcoming election.
The piece argues that in a commercial age active leaders in business, war, or finance attract criticism and envy. It notes successful figures generate enemies, while lesser men fear harsh judgment, and cites the Sage of East Aurora on avoiding criticism by doing nothing. It concludes great men have always faced harsh scrutiny.
The remark notes that the harm caused will be acknowledged, and those with virtuous perseverance and sincere purpose deserve full praise for their efforts.
The British Admiralty shifted to oil for most ships, yet concerns mount over securing oil in wartime and sustaining price. Experts note a limited peace supply and increased costs, while Britain relies on external sources and nears possible shortages if conflict expands.
The oil-burning program, laid down by the Admiralty, faces embarrassment as the House of Commons questions the oil situation. It appears naval authorities acted hastily before full assessment.
The piece notes Harry Thaw's harm to New York justice as he sought to block lawyers' fees for extradition efforts from Canada and Vermont. Representative Golden introduced a resolution to forbid payment, but the vote failed overwhelmingly. The author calls the episode a commentary on dishonesty in the New York Legislature and recalls Thomas Reed's line about politicians being bought.
The Houston Post laments that despite promises the House may remove the 20 cent per mile allowance for traveling members, replacing it with a traveling expense allowance. The editorial notes the graft has survived multiple attacks, eased by law and tradition, and fears optimism may be misplaced.
Secretary Daniels order banning liquor from the navy is seen not as a prohibition victory but as a move to abolish class distinctions. Naval rules already barred liquor on ships, yet officers applied it unevenly, protecting themselves while enforcing against men. The rebuke favors discipline and equal enforcement.
The Tyler Courier-Times notes a tinge of inconsistency in the Oklahoma’s christening as champagne burst against the hull while church hymns played. It jokes a state famed for banning whiskey would need water or grape juice rather than champagne for such a ceremony.
An Oregonian editorial commends Judge Tuttle of Detroit for denying a pretextual injunction against striking messenger boys. It argues fights among workers are police business and warns against overuse of injunctions and martial law.
The Philadelphia Record notes the Kaiser and his advisers keenly follow reports of English military resignations. It argues Ulster’s actions hurt English prestige and questions whether an unreliable army at home could defend against a foreign foe.
The Lincoln Nebr State Journal argues that Torreon proves Mexicans can fight and that intervention would have costs, countering claims of easy victory and silent retreat by Mexicans. It insists courage and persistence on both sides justify taking action if needed.
Mr Labrum, owner of Alston Hall for six weeks, orders removal of a cyclist rest shop opposite the gates. He offers to buy the shop for four hundred pounds, while the tenant Joe Finch defies the threat. After weeks, Labrum discovers a large sign advertising Labrum’s Sausages for sale across the street, causing shock ahead of a grand hunt.
In Hanover a heated row over a roadside sign ends with Finch stubbornly refusing to take down the inscription. Labrum, angered by the taunt, haggles over price with Finch, ultimately paying four hundred pounds after sausages and a stubborn stand test loyalties and tempers.
The Indianapolis News condemns a congressional move to exempt 117 of 195 physicians from civil service exams under an Indian appropriation bill. It argues the change would turn these government positions into spoils of party, harming devoted public servants who have fought graft and supported Indians.
Cleveland readers lampoon Representative Bartholdt for proposing inviting Huerta Carranza Villa and Zapata to Washington for a peace conference. He suggests a $25,000 appropriation to bring and entertain them. The piece mocks the idea and predicts no real agreement, but hints at violent outcomes from their confrontation.
The piece critiques Senator Lewis's dramatic scenario of U S intervention in Mexico. It argues Russia would ally with Japan to seize Alaska, France with Germany to seize Louisiana, and warns Pax Americanum would face global sympathy but a massive, hard-to-maintain effort. It stresses U S governance must avoid Diaz era tactics and find effective controls.
An official resists a April Fool gag by keeping a gold wrapped cigar, later smoking it at the Travis Club. The scene draws amused guests as a bold puff sparks astonishment and a comical retreat. A final quip notes you never can tell about people.
Commentary contrasts U S suffragette parades with Parisian scenes where male admirers disrupt or dampen events. It argues two nations achieve similar outcomes by different methods and notes police intervention cleared the streets in Paris.
A Brooklyn lawyer and a local boss were convicted of bribery in a judicial nomination case after sensational disclosures in New York papers. The bribe giver and taker received equal sentences, and a Brooklyn Bar Association member urged a committee to seek legislative action to curb press interference with the bench and bar. Critics doubt any action will follow, labeling supporters as defenders of public corruption yet lauding the press’s role in moral accountability.
A Chicago Inter Ocean dispatch reports Kansas City offers 20 in rewards to E Co White and William Cullen Bryant public school pupils for bird kindness. Prizes include 2 for best essay on birds value to trees and gardens and 2 for first child to get a wild bird to eat from their hand.
An editorial likens anti-trust legislation to a rotten tooth in need extraction. The Merchants' Association of New York asks President Wilson to delay anti-trust reforms until next Congress, but the piece argues for swift passage if the measures are beneficial and immediate rejection if not.
Multiple letters to The Light urge preservation of Alamo Plaza Park in San Antonio. Citizens protest Crockett Street plans, arguing the park is a vital asset and breathing space. A German immigrant criticizes streetcar smoking bans, blaming city council for overreach and calling for focus on street paving.
In urging economic justice, the Philadelphia Ledger argues that heirs like George Vanderbilt, who inherited millions without earning them, bear a moral duty to return a substantial portion to the public. It notes wealth from railroads and inheritance and compares American leniency to stricter schemes in other nations.
The piece critiques German action against rabid anti Russian papers and warns against media incitement to war. It argues such propaganda harms neutrality laws and that vile journalism deserves serious consequences like filibusters.
The St Paul Dispatch lauds H. H. Asquith as the most powerful figure in the British empire after six years in office since April 1908. It credits him with shaping the home rule crisis, overturning the House of Lords, and pressuring consent to changes in Ireland despite Conservative opposition.
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