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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
6
The piece lauds the Democratic party for tactful handling of the special session. It credits Speaker Clark with wise separation of tariff and Canadian reciprocity issues, noting potential early results before adjournment. The forecast hinges on continued good sense in the Senate and avoids Republican obstruction in 1912.
In New York a meeting elected B F Bush as Missouri Pacific president, shocking Kuhn Loeb & Co which withdrew their support. J P Morgan ally Mr Gould proclaimed affection for Kuhn Loeb yet warned they would not be hindered, while Kuhn Loeb prepared counter bricks.
The Missouri Pacific line is described amid market talk with a loaded gun metaphor and quotes on the stock, while Wall Street reacts to statements from Mr Gould and Kuhn, Loeb & Co, noting perceived harmony or lack thereof in the meeting and ensuing language.
A newspaper critique notes Bill Sulzer of New York has repeatedly spoken of grand ambitions from presidential to other roles. It recalls past fantasies at Kansas City and a current claim that a Mexican Japanese treaty story comes from a revolutionary junta, which the junta calls incorrect.
Reports on General Madero's movements and rebel activity vary by hour. Conflicting dispatches describe advances and retreats at Eagle Pass Chihuahua and Agua Prieta, prompting fears that continued turmoil may force government intervention for national peace.
San Antonio owes a debt to General Carter for a superb military parade. The piece honors the troops who marched long distances and endured fatigue to entertain the city and its visitors, noting their hard work and sacrifice.
A brief urging intervention is raised regarding the D A R case. The note questions potential official action and the role of authorities in addressing the matter.
A vivid glimpse captures a bustling carnival with side shows, a loud barker, and attendees styled as dukes and duchesses, reflecting a festive street pageant.
Report says too much pulque and not enough powder led to a defeat at Agua Prieta, with morale and discipline blamed. Authorities analyze supply gaps and guard readiness as factors in the setback.
As returns near completion observers assess President Taft's performance. The piece notes Taft managed the situation like a capable progressive Democrat, shaping policy momentum amid evolving political currents.
The text notes George Gould remains in place as Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and John Dee cannot force him out. It claims a bush in Missouri is more effective than two in the chaparral, suggesting a local resistance to outside pressure.
The text contrasts two reciprocity forms as democratic and republican. It suggests one admits desired policies while the other yields to special interests, implying which party shapes policy based on who benefits.
Announcement states the IL G N receiver ship is eminently successful and notes Texas creditors may receive full payment for supplies that kept the road running before receivership, marking complete success if fulfilled.
The Democrats in Washington show signs of opposing the Galveston platform with straight political hostility. The Bailey wing is blamed for sidelining Jefferson and creating a new, purist image amid intra party tensions.
The remarks by Senor de la Barra imply he possesses details about the deaths in Douglas amid the battle. He presents the claim in an offhand manner, suggesting a clearer understanding of who fired the shots and why, though no concrete evidence is provided.
A fragment recalls American marksmen aiding Agua Prieta rebels with a cheap, convenient solution. The speaker notes a high tribute to the marksmen and comments on the bargain offered by the ally.
The Tacoma recall shows a plurality against the mayor a week after his official appointments. An actual majority was not polled, but the recall cannot be sprung on a plurality, so he will have another chance against the rival whose vote was larger. The recall should avoid timing after celebrations and anger of the disappointed.
An invention for making salt sold to an American syndicate for at least 5 million dollars demonstrates the high value placed on good ideas amid fierce commercial competition. The piece notes that while not everyone can create intricate devices, substantial fortunes have arisen from small innovations.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will require steam railroads to accept traffic from electric railways. This marks a significant recognition of electrically operated lines, welcomed in regions where freight traffic has shifted from steam roads to electric interurban carriers previously built for passenger service but now usable for freight.
President Taft writes Representative McCall denying use of the dormant prorogation power to end Congress after the reciprocity accord with Canada. He notes no president has adjourned Congress and argues a deadlock would be settled by Congress, not executive action.
The International Medical Conference in session at Monkden addresses the pneumonic plague. It seeks to define the disease, its spread, and possible controls to limit the ravages. Authorities note the unique claim that no one has recovered to date, underscoring the severity of the outbreak.
The piece in the Chicago Tribune dismisses sensational tales of idle and speculative rich fleeing hardship. It argues that even reports of a wolf prowling Wall Street fail to soften public sentiment, urging only Red Cross charity appeals and recognizing skepticism about genuine hunger.
In the Washington Star photographs King George bears a severe, contemplative expression as if pondering the poem Alfred Austin will craft about the coronation.
Milwaukee Sentinel notes a shift away from the baseball war as attention pivots to other conflicts, joking that the Mexican revolution may be dropped in the process of broader upheaval.
A Baltimore Sun remark questions how 20,000,000 Hungarians could remain in Hungary, noting the large number of emigrants and implying pressure or trends affecting national population movement.
A Chicago ball player aged 33 has been released due to old age. The Detroit Free Press notes this shows in baseball the good die young.
In a lighthearted reflection the Arizona Democrat notes the old tale that Nero fiddled as Rome burned, suggesting the idea ties to golf not yet gaining popularity. The comment plays on historical and modern contrasts for humorous impact.
Harrison Fisher calls a Houston girl the perfect southern type, a remark the Los Angeles Express suggests may imply she was imported.
A Wall Street Journal note states President Taft has a pass valid for all baseball games, prompting commentary that the presidency inspires many young Americans to look forward to such access.
Observations on wealthiers chasing speed and wealth, noting flashy automobiles leave dust and fumes as symbols of excess. The line implies a critique of conspicuous spending and reckless driving by the affluent.
A humorous exchange depicts Jerry proposing a criminal plan to ransom and publicize a Home for Missing Girls to profit from women’s disappearances. The other narrator rejects the idea, citing ethics and risk, noting he lacks funds and would not participate.
A gentleman friend jokes about a powder loving young lady calling her a human marshmallow. Flossie laughs at the quip while cautioning about the source. Frank Daniels delivers the punchline on stage, prompting suspicions about its origin when next sparks fly.
The All Sorts club of Del Dio with 22 young ladies and gentlemen plans a comedy drama. The narrator jokes about accepting the role of a dashing fiancé and fears a breach of promise suit if acting deceives the heroine.
A terse private message lists fashion cautions and secret payment hints. References to a green Py shirt, a yellow shirt, Easter bonnet costs, and deductions from a weekly allowance are noted in fragmented lines. Mentions of an observatory and a rubber plant appear as stray associations.
A brief remark from Beatrice asserts no copyright on suspenders worn with a trouser skirt. The statement hints at casual style debates without legal implications.
A poet notes the 85th verse of a "Spring" poem is missing signaling an incomplete work. The fragment hints at seasonal imagery and emotional tone but lacks the final stanza.
A German professor Dr A Bergfeld argues race colors stem from feeding habits. He claims sunlight and diet determine skin tones, with Indians red from haemoglobin in meat eaters, Mongols yellow from milk diets, and Caucasians whitening via salt bleaching effects.
The Springfield Republican notes growing chatter that if Bryan stays in Washington and remains active during the campaign season, he could mount a fourth presidential bid. The piece suggests widespread press speculation across the country about his intentions.
Philadelphia Telegraph discusses the 1912 ticket of Wilson and Clark as unsuitable. The piece notes the nation’s learning and hints that two former college presidents are unlikely to win over the voters.
Mr. Bryan accepts the flattering offer of Memphis but refuses to make the city more prominent than a single lecture date.
The Baltimore Sun remarks on Abe Rueff as a model of piety and virtue for convicts in the California penitentiary serving as a lesson for a Sunday school teacher and broader reflection on reform.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a precedent in a case where Abe Rueff taught a Bible class to California convicts after a disputed quote of scripture by the devil. The article emphasizes the legal implications for religious instruction in prisons.
The Buffalo Bill group sails for England as speculation grows that he may seek a seat in the House of Lords.
Afre predicts Beveridge will write a book and publicize the episode as he vows revenge on those who turned him down.
Chicago news notes Diaz may think his patriotism justifies continued action despite pressure. The fragment hints at internal conflict over leadership or strategy and possible reluctance to step down.
A preacher recounts a tale of a man in Oz who suffers great misfortune yet endures without complaint. The narrative contrasts Job like trials with the man avoiding self pity while tending boils and livestock losses. The piece ends noting the man was unlucky yet never used a fountain pen.
Observers describe a large military parade with soldiers marching along Commerce Street Santa Rosa Avenue and West Houston Street as crowds in Milam square watched in amazement. An intoxicated veteran asleep on the grass saluted officers and woke to joke that only a few thousand men remained when the parade had passed.
Events of the week include visits by Captain J S Rams, a census estimate of 60 000 for San Antonio, Easter fundraising at Casino Hall netting 700, rehearsals by Deutscher Maennerchor, and planning for sports and public events. Commencement shifts to the high school, San Jacinto Day holiday, and health trips to Topo Chico noted.
A naive reporter attempts to enter the Ladies of the Maccabees state convention at the St. Anthony hotel. The porter asks for a password, the reporter is halted, and about 500 members glare as he retreats from a guarded, tense session.
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