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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1914
Page
4
A humorous antiquated manuscript拟 found near Houston Street parodies urban planning. It claims progress and modernity outpace backsliding attitudes, urging capital investment, better roads, clean air, and new sidewalks, while praising forward-looking cities larger than Dallas.
The piece argues that suffrage gains in the United States mirror education levels, suggesting education may fuel militant advocacy. It notes the Congressional Union's recent disclosure of departmental leaders in political, publicity, organization, and research roles, linking universities to the votes for women crusade.
Analyzes shifts in American higher education as European models influence U.S. colleges and the broader public. Critiques naval temperance enforcement, compares to diplomatic grape juice hospitality, and argues for stronger displays of authentic Americanism amid bureaucratic actions.
The editorial lauds Judge Dooling for defining the Mann white slave act to require actual commercialism. It warns the law invites blackmail and malicious prosecutions by overbreadth. It calls for immediate repeal and a new clear bill passed by Congress with strong language.
A grainy editorial attacks the move to ban liquor in the U S Navy as a step in universal disarmament propaganda. It argues naval officers are not recently intemperate and warns extending prohibition globally would weaken sea defenses. The piece tars broader army clubs and calls for consistency in limiting alcohol across branches.
The piece notes regional bank allocations under the Federal Reserve Act provoke city by city protests. Western Connecticut cities want Boston district, while Jersey City Newark and Baltimore contest district assignments. Pittsburg Cleveland and New Orleans argue over centers. author suggests jealousy and practical outcomes will determine success.
A quote attributed to Dr. Samuel Johnson laments ingratitude toward agriculture and the neglect of farming as life sustaining. The Austin Statesman notes continued work is needed to inform mankind that life depends on the fruits of the earth.
The writer lampoons James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois as a verbose, flamboyant senator who drifted from the Mexican War era through the Monroe Doctrine to Russia and Japan. He portrays Lewis as a gilt-edged figure whose dramatic visions threaten the United States, calling him undignified and silly.
Bryce, a bachelor baronet, falls for a mysterious princess after a chance park meeting. His friend Toby doubts and taunts him while Bryce’s quest leads to a surprise revelation that the “princess” is actually Vera Deane, a visiting artist hired by a real noble, Miss Hedwig’s probable entourage.
At a fashionable New York club reception a prominent member wore a tobacco brown crepe mohair suit with a brown and cream silk duveryn vest. The outfit featured brown straw hat with pompons and brown cloth topped boots, noted for its striking yet simple style.
The Pittsburg report highlights detective George Up William J Burns praised for a notable coup with Burns attributing success to consulting the right sources. The tale includes a sisterly quip about presents for George and a separate note about French scientists evaluating insect strength versus size.
In a structured plea to readers, J. R. Christian argues the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway serves Southwest Texas fairly. He cites cotton shipment totals for 1911–13 showing most originations nearer Port Aransas, while rates to Port Aransas remain lower, asserting railroad prosperity and local development depend on these freight arrangements.
Cordell Hull of Texas proposes a constitutional method to remove federal judges by a two thirds congressional vote, deeming impeachment lengthy. He favors a simpler approach by defining disqualifications such as conflicts of interest and improper gifts to bar members to prompt removal.
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