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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
4
Paol Block Inc appears with office addresses across New York at 230 Fifth Avenue Chicago at Masters Building and Boston at Tremont Building indicating a regional presence.
The San Antonio Light reports July 1913 total circulation at 506 321 with daily evening average 19 204 and Sunday 21 410. Net paid daily averages are 17 473 for evenings and 19 404 for Sundays. Certifying officials include Harvey L Steele and Notary Ivy M Shults.
The Sap railroad responds to State Senator Watson's criticisms, arguing the line has invested over 1,000,000 annually for three years in solid improvements. It cites modern bridges, 70-pound rails on major segments, ballast work, and better, heavier locomotives. The railway says passenger service has generally run on schedule and denies using patched rails.
The Binghamton clothing factory fire that killed sixty five workers spotlights lax enforcement of safety laws. Across recent years costly fires in Newark, New Jersey and New York state illustrate inadequate building design, sprinklers, escapes, and drills. News notes widespread weariness with expositions and growing disinterest in future world fairs while presses call for stronger laws and stronger enforcement.
The text discusses Texas railroad financing difficulties, noting Senator Watson’s letters as hindrances to capital and service. It cites San Antonio's experience with the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad delayed by planning, with a sense that Texas lags behind other states and needs lighter handicaps to attract construction.
The United Kingdom plans to skip the Panama Pacific exposition, a heavy blow to the fair. Germany may also refrain from exhibiting, and Japan and Mexico appear unlikely to attend as strains in relations loom. Overall foreign representation at San Francisco is likely to be weaker than any similar event in U S history.
After the Jones administration, the Starr Heights Improvement Club and Alderman Uhr led residents in the Sixth ward to demand cement sidewalks. The council approved a special appropriation and city workers laid crossings, unlike the Fourth ward where sidewalks existed but crossings remain muddy and unfinished. The piece argues for applying the amended proverb.
A Texas offer of 50 000 for a boll weevil exterminator is recalled as Alabama congressmen seek 100 000 for a pest extermination recipe. The pest drove cotton prices up over years. no exterminator has emerged and its threat lingers. Temple Telegram.
The Temple Telegram reports Governor Colquitt wins court backing to proceed with restoring the Alamo and spend a 5000 dollar appropriation. The Daughters of the Republic may push for an additional grant, but their timing won’t turn the Alamo grounds into a park.
Postmaster General Burleson will issue final orders for parcel post reforms including a higher general weight limit and lower rates for the first and second zones. The Interstate Commerce Commission shows no plan to obstruct the changes and consent may be granted without a hearing. Senate postoffice committee members say the Postmaster General can implement the reforms, with public opinion seen as the key counterforce.
The Washington legislature creates pensions for indigent mothers. In Seattle 309 applications have been filed. on Saturday the superior court granted ten pensions ranging from $15 to $37.50 monthly. The Houston Post notes the policy may burden less than the current federal system and reduce fraud.
Letter argues US$375,000 bonds should fund extending Market Street east to Lafitte Street to relieve traffic on Commerce Street and connect to rail depots. Advocates widening Market Street to divert freight traffic from Commerce as city population grows, noting block purchases and revenue potential. The letter also recalls citations about Wagner and Nye and a 1912 Dutch West Indies export figure.
A Newport social scene note describes Mrs Murray Sargeant in a dainty tennis frock worn at the Casino. The gown features a white silk foundation with two flounces of embroidered batiste over a sheer mull bodice and a man orange sash with amber bead jewelry.
Excerpts urge unity to defend national dignity amid threats from foreign powers. The piece contrasts Mexico’s heroic past with fears of raids, looting, and destruction, stressing a collective pledge to protect civilization built by Mexican hands. Swiss machinery exports in 1911 and 1912 show a rise of 1.68 million dollars.
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