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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1914
Page
19
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Chicago shows equal suffrage did not wildly alter voting patterns with about 175000 of 200000 registered women casting ballots. Eight women ran for alderman but none won while districts held usual party tendencies. Liquor questions split roughly like men, offering mixed implications for future female voting impact.
In sections distant from national politics, Republicans back President Wilson’s push to repeal the Panama canal tolls exemption act, a move seen as anomalous by some insiders. The apparent accord with Senator Elihu Root reflects a long standing bipartisan bargaining pattern, especially when viewing prior administrations and legislative dynamics.
Senator Root and several Republican allies opposed the exemption measure from its outset, warning repeal would hurt both major parties. The clash risks portraying Republicans as insincere while Democrats face embarrassment for opposing the tariff revision. As economic warnings fade, campaign rhetoric may blur lines between criticism and praise.
A 21 year old New Jersey bride accuses her NYC accountant husband of deceit after he works late two weeks into marriage. With no evidence and rising jealousy, she dies by carbolic acid. The tragedy illustrates unfounded jealousy and the need for open communication to avert small quarrels.
As secretary of state Mr Bryan must make official calls to foreign and domestic figures. Etiquette requires the visits, though he rarely meets people in person. a footman from the carriage suffices, marking formal calls without direct contact.
The secretary of state uses a payroll messenger as footman for official calls, but argues the government should supply another servant. He says he has paid for the footman pro tem out of his own pocket, deducting from the payroll. Commentators question if he also deducted time from Chautauqua circuit duties.
An essay contrasts East and West newspaper habits, noting New York interest in Vincent Astor's farming plan reflects provincial mindset. It argues environment shapes thought, urging broader social insights beyond sensational city news.
Texas aims to raise a large fund to project a creditable presence at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Waco plans a grand patriotic ball in the Cotton Palace Coliseum on April 16 to add proceeds to the drive, inviting broad public attendance. Rheumatics are advised to visit Marlin hot wells to ease stiffness.
The Lindale builder in Lindale Texas oversees fifty honor convicts building sand and clay roads with a Georgia expert. The venture’s success hinges on the contractor's leadership, seen as a predictor of results in the field of parole labor. The builder earns a Goethals of good roads reputation as his men work faithfully and achieve measurable results.
The Majestic Theatres run features Miss McMillan as a witty modern businesswoman mother, Scott and Keane in Drifting, Follies of Vaudville, Shriner and Richards, and Travato on violin. The show promises rapid laughs from start to finish with impressive variety and stagecraft.
The Omaha Bee argues the direct primary law does not enable media control of candidates but strengthens public information. It says newspapers expose corruption and incompetence, keeping leaders accountable while preserving voters’ right of decision. A vigilant press raises public service standards and reduces vulnerable candidates.
A manager debates a $2 monthly raise for a faithful bookkeeper who also mentions a higher offer from another firm. The exchange notes the worker’s value and asks whether to grant the raise, suggesting relief at not facing a Federal League bid.
A San Antonio real estate man discovers that paying spectators at Banks the blackface blocklayer on Houston Street are mostly tourists. He offers a $5 purse to the next 20 minutes of work and donates the amount himself after the crowd declines to pay.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a predicted craze peak passing. Corner stores report falling postcard trade and post office data show fewer cards carried. The form, once a fad and convenience, is giving way to bicycles as a discretionary but not mania worthy item. Postal and telegraph anxieties aside, letters persist alongside postcards and stationery.
The design simplifies a Mandarin crepe outfit in old blue for Lenten wear. A jacket blouse with bouffant paniers, soft neck and sleeve frills flatter the matron it suits. The low neck front remains the favored style for both older and younger women.
In a democratic country the question arises after the senator’s committee killed a bill requiring publicity for judicial recommendations. The Baltimore platform favored Philippine independence while the senator showed no life for the idea. The people must answer the question and their decision stands.
Philadelphia Record notes a new congressional push to end the 20 cent per mile travel allowance. It says mileage, set for stagecoach travel, no longer reflects actual expenses. Lawmakers from long distances currently gain substantial income from this relic. actual trip costs should suffice.
The Interstate Commerce Commission signals willingness to speed up rate-advance cases after months of delay. Railroads submit earnings and expense data aligned with commission bookkeeping, challenging the commission to judge the need for higher rates. President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio asserts the situation is critical, urging a prompt decision.
The Springfield Republican notes pledges within the platform and cites Oscar Straus opposing the party covenant with the people while commending President Wilson on canal tolls exemption repeal. It also mentions Senator O Gorman having been exposed.
A reader signed as AN INDIGNANT WOMAN endorses a Newcomer’s protest against routing a street through Alamo plaza park. She calls it outrageous to destroy San Antonio’s downtown breathing space and seeks other women to unite to prevent the act.
The New York Evening Post scrutinizes bank district selections arguing Richmond gaps, Cleveland as Ohio center, and Boston Philadelphia rival claims. It notes Jersey City Newark and Dallas chosen over Galveston New Orleans despite strong local financial ties, questioning alignment with mercantile industrial links.
Boston Herald notes Mr. Speaker Clark warning that repudiating a platform is worse than defeat. The piece criticizes Democrats for pledges later repudiated, cites a century old tax repeal aim, and argues platforms are often read aloud without scrutiny while remaining jingoistic.
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