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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
4
The article debates strategies after the July 19 defeat of a bond amendment for educational funding. It argues the advocates’ late campaigning hurt passage, notes fears over legislatures wielding taxation, and suggests a people driven approach to determine funding amounts for each educational proposition.
San Francisco business leaders refuse to fund the Panama Exposition amid doubts about management and federal aid. Rudolph Spreckels contests a $25,000 balance, citing unmet conditions and lack of confidence in expo leadership. The piece notes anti Japanese agitation and growing public weariness of expositions, yet hopes San Francisco can achieve a world class event despite indifference and internal friction.
The author argues for submitting a clear proposition to voters at the next general election. It would specify needed sums for each institution and ask whether to issue bonds, making the people directly responsible for education and relieving the Legislature of ultimate blame. Advocates of the defeated measure could pursue this plan without abandoning their goals.
In Washington and New York a heated question is raised over recognizing a governor amid the Sulzer impeachment. White House officials denounce reports of President Wilson's views, while federal New York relations hinge on who truly governs. The issue could stall federal-state dealings until a recognition decision is made.
The piece argues New York's executive branch is effectively nonfunctional after Sulzer's impeachment and Glynn’s claim to the throne, hindering federal dealings. It compares Sulzer and Glynn to Huerta, notes Bryan’s Sacramento intervention and a broader nonrecognition policy affecting state status within the union.
The King renewed the Order of the Bath in Henry VII’s chapel at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday. Led by the duke of Connaught as great master, knights swore an oath valuing God faith and loyalty to the king, while avoiding servile divine right. The ceremony mirrors historic rites. robes and prayers echo 1761 usage. The public watched London’s reviving of chivalric ceremony with fascination.
Indianapolis excerpts discuss Josephine Goldmark from New York who studied female work in department stores. The piece argues long hours force constant standing, causing foot arches and varicose veins issues, and nervous strain from constantly pleasing customers. It advocates giving female clerks seats during waiting intervals.
A reader challenges yesterday's report on San Antonio’s tax rate stating the city under its charter cannot levy up to 2.50 per 100 and clarifies the charter’s 2.00 limit with 1.00 for general purposes and 1.00 for special purposes. The writer argues the Attorney General and city attorney misread the law and urges publication of the quarterly statement and unused bonding capacity for public information.
Daily Fashion Hint describes a dainty afternoon dress worn by Mrs Oliver Gould Jennings at Southampton last week. The outfit features a white silk foundation with a net drop, pale green satin ribbon threaded through net casings, machine embroidered batiste bertha over the bodice, and a ribbon draped net skirt. A pale green sash catches the back drapery and white buttoned boots complete the ensemble.
The Uruguay foreign commerce for 1912 surpassed 1.06 billion dollars, with early returns suggesting that the figure will be exceeded in the current year. The quote notes that further bonds would require substantially higher city assessments, as stated by Joseph Ryan.
In a small town morning routine two young people ride the streetcar. The man insists on paying both fares while his companion, dubbed “Miss Independence,” pays hers first. The conductor notes the irony as the lady covers the other passenger’s fare.
The Vice President criticizes overemphasis on academic facilities in Aurora Illinois arguing the nation should value practical farm work alongside education. He warns that dreams of city success drain effort from industrial training, urging Negro communities to reconsider industrial schooling as vital for advancement.
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