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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
4
New York office at 230 Fifth Avenue Chicago office and Boston Tremont Building noted for Paul Block Inc. listing. No additional facts or context provided in text.
Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, certifies July totals for The San Antonio Light. Daily evening average 17 7 percent paid copies, Sunday average 19 404 copies, with overall July circulation 505 321. Notary Ivy M. Shults confirms sworn figures. auditor endorsements from Association of American Advertisers and N. W. Ayer & Son accompany the data.
The essay chronicles Cipriano Castro once again seeking power in Venezuela and provoking international concern. It notes U S vigilance, fears of European intervention, and Washington’s stance to protect foreign interests while keeping Venezuela stable. The piece emphasizes potential trouble for the United States regardless of Castro’s success.
The heats of summer allegedly affect Eastern minds less than Western, as New York firemen claim a four foot water moccasin emerged from a hose post fire. They rushed to rescue a cat and one was bitten, the snake supposedly traveled through Catskill mains. Westerners are praised for steadier nerves under heat.
The Des Moines cruiser has been ordered to protect American interests in Venezuela amid Castro’s rise. The Venezuelan government braces for land clashes, fearing Castro’s return and possible executions of leaders. The piece critiques U.S. diplomacy, noting global tension and skepticism about American influence.
A satirical notice declares the telephone an accessory before the fact of rising prices. It notes the telephone will continue to function, offering perfunctory service while customers are forced to accept higher charges and visit offices to settle accounts.
A magazine writer cites a personal experiment to show how ordering by telephone raised grocery and meat costs. She swapped to cash market purchases, cutting weekly bills from about $15 to a fixed $10 while improving food quality and quantity.
United States Marshal McDonald returns from Washington and urges a fair chance for both sides in Mexico. The president writes to Captain Bill who believes Constitutionalists and Huerta men deserve equal treatment before the government while proposing arms parity to prevent U.S. trouble. Captain Bill cites border experience and Mexico’s top factions as he argues for a square deal.
The presidents of Costa Rica and El Salvador oppose surrendering independence amid a pending Nicaragua treaty. They report stability and potential prosperity with investment. Nicaragua's president views the pact as solidifying relations and safeguarding independence and governance.
Fort Worth leaders call for a large Texas display at the Panama Pacific Exposition urging statewide support and subscription. They warn that weak representation would harm Texas by comparison and urge concerted action by commercial bodies and citizens to fund a comprehensive exhibit.
Representative Jordan questions the Texas compromise on a half million dollar antitrust suit tied to a defunct case. He notes no allegations were proven and suggests the state’s lawsuit failed, with big measures requiring control by big men.
The Engineering and Mining Journal argues that longer mine life does not guarantee higher value due to compound interest effects. Data from Johannesburg’s mines department shows deposits on the Rand allow accurate life estimates, leading to the conclusion that long life adds less to value than commonly thought.
Dr. G W Sims writes to urge city council to fund six more flushing wagons and ten sprinkling wagons to keep asphalt streets washed daily. He notes dust causes $500000 in damages yearly and warns that paving alone won’t fix the problem without adequate street cleaning equipment and regular watering of main thoroughfares.
The House adds a provision in the general appropriation bill creating a secret service bureau to enforce liquor laws. It would cost $25,000 yearly and be run by the comptroller. The Houston Post predicts a veto by Governor Colquitt and argues the bureau should stay under the governor’s direct control to ensure faithful enforcement.
Observant Citizen A C Burnett and Ed Sachs recount a tall tale of a rattlesnake chased by two king snakes that allegedly entered their traveling automobile toward Lavernia. Burnett reputed hunter of the Northern Canadian woods smothered the big snake with his coat, revealing 16 young rattlers and a 24 rattlesnake skin, brought home to San Antonio.
The Indianapolis News argues the parcel post changes will end private express firms’ dominance as weight limits rise and first zone expands to 150 miles. It praises Representative Lewis for linking reforms to cheaper national transportation and urges readers to embrace government delivery progress.
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