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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
4
Spokane public school teachers formed a special class for 31 failing pupils to identify causes of underachievement. Over nine weeks all 31 caught up with their classmates, suggesting learning handicaps rather than inherent inability. The program earned praise for its student centered approach.
The piece argues John Lind’s mediation effort in Mexico failed, noting Huerta’s scornful rejection and U S diplomatic framing. It contends Washington’s stance block loans to Huerta and questions the premise of arbitration over the provisional president’s authority amid the Mexican conflict.
The editorial argues for a special session proposal to create a House committee on committees elected by the House and subject to its vote, reducing speaker control. It lauds the reform as a step toward democratic government, citing national practice and urging voters to back the change. It also critiques autocratic tendencies in governance and references the Thaw case and related legal questions.
The public obsession with Harry K. Thaw intensifies as chase aftermath and New York extradition proceedings dominate headlines. Law officers close in and legal actions for state extradition unfold amid mounting scrutiny.
India’s Religion by P C Banerjee argues educated Indians retain faith, noting Christian missions convert few with many educated natives in English and a diverse linguistic landscape. He cites Hindu and Muslim coexistence before British rule and tallies followers and non religious groups among 294 million people.
A Buffalo Express editorial argues a city board or chamber should curb unnecessary noise. It cites locomotive whistles flat wheels loose rails horn honks shouting hawkers newsboys and church bells as major disruptors to urban life and health, urging practical sound abatement.
The Dallas News argues band concerts should be widespread in Texas cities beyond Austin and Dallas. It claims music improves civic life, can be funded by cutting other less vital spending, and even suggests reducing police expenses to allow residents to enjoy good music.
The letter urges cutting high living costs by boycotting pricey products and growing staples at home. It cites families raising eggs vegetables and fruit, creating surplus to share or trade, noting elites face limits but a small plot can yield much.
The New York Globe argues the Wilson administration mishandled Ambassador Wilson. It says his resignation should have been accepted months ago and his pro Huerta stance harmed U S Mexican relations. It condemns Huerta as a murderer and subverter of constitutional government.
Fred Mulder hides a marriage ruse to obtain extra pay and flying lessons while ashore in harbor town. He fears Ben Barker from the Oregon and plans to marry Lizzie using a forged public notice. Lizzie discovers the scheme as the story unfolds with tension and doubt.
Describes a fashion hint for the season with frills and bows on a velvet student cap. Mentions curls showing below bows and embroidery, reflecting early autumn style in a playful, period tone. Also includes unrelated notes about a Seaman Fred Maldon passing and a stray editor anecdote.
A westbound Southern Pacific crowd helps a fashionable young woman onto a streetcar then laughs as her shoe goes missing. The shoe is passed overhead through the crowd to the embarrassed owner, delaying the car briefly before she reboards.
The Birmingham Ledger notes a Boston paper alleges civil service exams yield three eligibles two Republicans and one Democrat and that a Democrat is chosen. The charge claims the appointing power favors Democrats whenever an eligible list includes one. The piece mocks Republican protests as absurd even when Democrats win offices.
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