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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
4
Paul Block Inc announces office locations in New York at 230 Fifth Avenue Chicago at Masters Bidg and Boston at Tremont Bidg indicating expanded regional presence and operations.
The text urges immediate grand jury action after the murder of Dr. Augustus Maverick. It states the killer confessed and demands swift court process to deter mob violence and prevent repetition of such atrocities.
The piece questions Peter Radford's marketing critiques and his influence on Houston era policy. It argues Radford's economics are literary and his practical proposals weak, noting his emphasis on reducing production may not raise farmers’ net returns and cites Denmark analogy.
California and Texas experiment with dried cantaloupe as a profitable use for surplus melons. Prospects hinge on taste acceptance and quicker eastern market access from Texas. The piece also recounts a boxing bout between Ah Chung and Paddy McCarty with dubious links to broader political musings.
A historical discussion argues for improved marketing and distribution to aid farmers. It contrasts free market laws with monopolistic control by trusts, debating acreage reduction versus intensified production. Advocates favor conservation and broader use of arable land over artificial production curbs.
In a New York City ring before the St Nicholas Athletic Club crowd of about a thousand, Ah Chung defeated Paddy McCarty. The Chinaman outweighed and out experienced the Irishman, delivering a historic upset in prize fighting.
The Philadelphia Bulletin opines that Japan's decision to decline recognizing General Diaz as Mexico's representative is a courtesy and possible sign of friendliness toward the United States. It rejects conspiracy theories of Mexico Japan collusion and suggests the move merits reciprocal politeness from the U S in ongoing disputes.
The Paris Advocate argues the United States should intervene to restore peace in Mexico after Madero's murder, praising patient policy yet insisting armed action may be necessary if right remains unaddressed. The piece condemns current misery in Mexico while urging measured U S involvement.
A London Chronicle note reports that a Daily Citizen correspondent calls for removing the title Mr from letter superscripts. It cites 17th century Massachusetts penalties for misusing prefixes, with Josias Plaistowe fined and ordered to be called Josias, not Mr. The piece notes no record of docking Mrs. from women.
A hunter found a large crocodile hanging in a tree fork about ten feet high far from water. Natives say elephants lift ireful captives by the trunk and place them among branches after wading in Lake Ngami, a curious behavior noted by the London Graphic.
A San Antonio farmer telephoned central for a taxi, swore when refused service, and was connected to the police. Two mounted officers detained him and he faced magistrate court the next morning with a $10 fine plus costs. The account notes operators bear the brunt of ire aimed at telephone staff.
The Telegram notes movies hurt Buffalo Bill Wild West shows by offering more natural wild west scenes than traveling tents. Films deliver action and accompaniment with real nature, attracting lovers of adventure for a Dickel or a dime versus four bits in old traveling companies.
A Corpus Christi letter-writer decries a publication titled Below the Rio Grande. The writer accuses supporters of the Huerta regime in the East of funding disingenuous patriotic efforts, calling the money spent a mystery without a clear purpose.
A reader criticizes the sanitary department and Inspector Davis for perceived lax inspections and ties to a political group. Cites broken records, trash in wagon yards, open cesspools, uninspected markets, and the need for better, more frequent checks and a public financial report. Observer urges accountability and lists local sites needing attention.
W P Lane is a candidate for governor as his department peers turn toward his political domain. Charles B White, currently chief clerk in the department, announces candidacy for comptroller. Worth S Ray, former legislator, also seeks Lane's seat with potential other aspirants in Lane’s department and Senator H B Terrell mentioned.
The fall fashion notice highlights a satin trimmed visor cap from Virot worn with velvet and felt winter models and summer outfits. Lady Con stance Richardson showcased the style in New York pairing the cap with a white mohair tailleur and sheer embroidered blouse.
Former State Purchasing Agent J. C. Haynes leads a slate of tentative contenders for the comptroller post. The article notes numerous candidates across offices statewide as the upcoming Texas season gathers momentum.
An automobile dealer blends discarded rubbers into a tire like sausage. He slices a piece and places it on luncheon meat at a cafe. A German worker tastes the slice, exclaims in shock, and an angry German customer is rumored to have followed.
A solar trust is created to unite global observatories under Mary Proctor with $60,000 donated by Thomas Cawthorn Nelson to fund a solar physics observatory in New Zealand. The plan assigns each major observatory a dedicated field and aims to compile findings for a comprehensive global solar study led by the Carnegie Institute at Mt Wilson in California.
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