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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1914
Page
4
Chicago shows about 200000 women registered and 175000 voting in the first city election after women’s suffrage. Despite large turnout, results mirrored pre existing patterns with women not strongly favoring female candidates. On liquor issues, women divided similarly to men, and overall voting behavior matched the average level of political intelligence.
The piece notes surprising Republican backing for President Wilson in repealing the Panama canal tariff exemption act. It cites Senator Elihu Root as an example, highlighting the uneasy cross-party collaboration amid a historical Republican-Democrat feud and reflecting on past legislative contexts.
The piece argues Republicans fear repealing the exemption measure will backfire on them in the coming election. It notes GOP leaders split, some supporting the president, and warns that defeating the repeal could hurt the party’s bid to return to power. It highlights economic scare tactics losing impact as voters grow skeptical. Senator Root and others are cited as examples of the shifting stance.
A New Jersey man marries in New York City and returns late. His wife, consumed by suspicion, drinks carbotic acid after a quarrel and dies. The tale warns against unfounded jealousy and letting small quarrels escalate beyond reconciliation.
The text describes Mr Bryan seeking an official footman for carriage calls at the state department. It notes precedent where a payroll messenger served as footman pro tem, and that Bryan funded the messenger’s time himself, prompting press inquiries about whether he also charged expenses from the Chautauqua circuit to his official duties.
A study contrasts Eastern and Western newspaper habits as reflections of regional mentalities. It cites New York society gossip about Vincent Astor's farming plan, noting East versus West attention to trivial items and broader life attitudes. The piece argues environment shapes thought and national character.
The article argues Mr Bryan as secretary of state has official calls to make, necessary as part of his duties. Diplomatic etiquette requires these calls, but he need not exit the carriage or greet the people. a footman is unnecessary yet the servant may descend from the carriage.
Panama Bulletins notes Waco plans to back the Panama-Pacific exposition fund with a liberal gift. A grand patriotic ball will be held April 16 in the Cotton Palace Coliseum to boost contributions. The item praises Waco and urges rheumatic attendees to visit Marlin hot wells to ease their joints.
A partial OCR report describes a local experiment in building sand and clay roads under supervision from a Georgia expert. It notes mixed results and hints at a misfit contractor, with reference to a person linked to Rommonds and a Fort Worth observer. The readable fragments suggest ongoing tests and public interest in the project.
The Magestic Theatre program praises Mise McMillan for her versatile, natural stage presence and emotional range. Scott and Keane deliver Barriesque sketches, while Travato’s violin work and the duo F & Moana add polish. The piece highlights clever dialogue and musical numbers that sustain audience engagement throughout the show.
Fragmented OCR reveals a debate praising vigilance of the press against corruption and dictatorial influence, warning that public sentiment can be steered. The piece rails at political manipulation, corruption, and the role of newspapers in safeguarding democracy. includes garbled dialogue about a bookkeeper and wage offers.
A San Antonio resident as a spectacle draws a crowd at a Banks performance, promising a purse for donations over 20 minutes. The crowd, including locals, contributes as the real estate man seeks funds, while tourists stand out as curious onlookers. Nearby notes warn postcard trade declines and debates in Congress on mileage allowances for travel expenses, arguing for abolition.
A garbled item notes pledges and figures amid political clash over Wilson era toll repeal. It mentions Oscar Strang and Senator O Gorman with references to repudiation of a poll and exposure linked to the presidential stance.
A fragmentary fashion note discusses Mandarin crepe and outfits for Lenten seasons, noting jackets and blouses as a favored ensemble and contrasting style with a political platform. It questions whether a platform pledge or a pledge itself matters in a democratic context, referencing Senator O'Gorman and the Baltimore platform debates.
The New York Thnew reports the Interstate Commerce Commission's first look at expansive delays in life-advance cases and the ridicule faced by its staff. Critics demand clear figures on railroad earnings and expenses and question President Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio about the railroads’ critical situation. The piece argues the commission must decide promptly to avoid undermining its own credibility.
A letter to The Light condemns destroying San Antonio’s Alamo Plaza and park, urging preservation and unity among women readers. A New York Evening Post commentator criticizes regional bank center choices, urging attention to geographic banking ties and merit. CHAM LOVES PLATFORM freon tha Tinstar Wesald remarks on political integrity, noting Democrats’ practice of embedding contested ideas in platforms and the public’s tendency to ignore them.
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