San Antonio Light July 1911 circulation totals
Exclusive Leased Wire Day Report shows July 1911 daily circulation totals for The San Antonio Light. Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, certifies accuracy sworn before Notary John J. Wahl. Records indicate the paper’s circulation figure of 16,138 for Not id daily circulation.
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The
Associated Press
San Antonio
Ey L. Steele
San Antonio Light
Harvey L. Steele
John J. Wahl
Notary Public
Bexar Co
Tex
Leadership and the Wilson nomination question
The piece argues Governor Woodrow Wilson pursues the 1912 Democratic nomination, citing his New Jersey win and outreach to diverse Americans. It stresses a debate on leadership versus the separation of powers and quotes Wilson on executive influence versus constitutional limits.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Wilson
Harper's Weekly
Governing Thoughts on the Constitution and a Statesman
The passage muses on historical constitutional subversion and the likelihood of future events. It praises Governor Wilson as a statesman of depth and foresight and ponders what he may have learned about the coming political challenges.
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Wilson
Astor and the need for uniform divorce laws
The piece criticizes John Jacob Astor for limited public service while noting his role in highlighting the absurdity of New York's divorce decree. It argues a uniform national divorce law is needed, with the conference of governors at Spring Lake, New Jersey, considering action.
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John Jacob Astor
New York
United States
Philippines
John Jacob
Spring Lake
New Jersey
Astor
Jersey City
Haiti grapples with recognition delays amid Caribbean turmoil
The article notes Haiti’s government seeks recognition but faces slow responses from major powers. Santo Domingo is the only state to acknowledge the Afro-Gaul republic while the United States and others hesitate, fearing entanglements as Haiti undergoes rapid revolutions and cabinet changes.
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Haiti
Santo Domingo
United States
San Marino
Caribbean
Bulgaria
Czar Ferdinand
Haiti recognition urged to avert regional war threat
An opinion piece argues Haiti must be recognized as a nation to prevent war risk. It proposes a blanket accreditation warrant for all Haitian officials and a centralized information bureau in Caracas to relay government changes, warning of European and American reactions.
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Haiti
Family of Nations
Firmin
LeBlanc
Republic
Creation
Haitian
Central
South America
Caracas
Venezuela
Europe
Washington
el Presidentes
Heat and politics fuse as unions and officials lash out
In Chicago the Chicago Federation of Labor attacks the arbitration treaty with England fearing a future Japan deal that would import cheap labor and depress wages. In Manitoba, attorney general Campbell warns Canadians against reciprocity, arguing the U S would wage war if repeal follows.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
England
Japan
Winnipeg
Campbell
Manitoba
United States
Canada
Canada on Reciprocity Analysis in St. John Globe
The St. John Globe argues that any policy blocking trade at ports or hindering rail traffic raises costs and hurts the economy. It states the defeat of the Paterson Fielding Taft plan would bolster protectionist forces in the United States.
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St. John Globe
High cost of living blamed on middlemen profits
The Peterboro Examiner argues that Canada’s high commodity prices stem not from farmer prices but from middlemen profits. It calls for healthy competition to protect consumers and regulate prices.
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Canada
Peterboro
Taft speeches as critique of reciprocity plan
The St. John Standard argues that Canadian advocates of reciprocity must reveal opponents' motives as well as their own. It asserts President Taft's speeches show the plan's flaws and should condemn the agreement to Canadians.
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Taft
St. John Standard
Measles Facts and Care From a Medical Note
Measles is a common childhood disease caused by a germ and not a poison. It shows after about two weeks, with a cold like start and a skin eruption on days three or four. Complications include pneumonia and lasting lung weakness. careful warmth, light control, and ventilation are essential throughout illness.
Lord surveys his estate as two elderly women admire
A newly minted lord stands behind gilded gates surveying his lands when two aged parishioners glance in, remarking on the scene. The elder woman comments that the spot would be perfect for drying washing, highlighting rural humor and class contrast.
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Jane
Poems Worth Preserving and the Irish Love Ballad Cushla Ma Chree
Note on John Francis Waller born in Limerick 1810 died Dublin January 19 1894. He used the pen name Jonathan Freke Slingsby and edited the Dublin University Magazine. The piece includes Cushla ma chree Irish for Pulse of my heart and a lyric about loving Mary by the Shannon with imagery of a heartbroken survivor and a vow to lie beside Cushla ma chree.
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John Francis Waller
Limerick
Dublin
Jonathan Freke Slingsby
Dublin University
Shannon
Mary
Begum of Bhopal Buys for Her Subjects in Geneva
The Begum of Bhopal, veiled Indian ruler, returning from Geneva after two weeks, reportedly bought wholesale gifts for her people. She acquired 4022 gold and silver watches and traveled with 243 pieces of luggage in two special vans, including musical boxes gramophones chocolates and wood carvings.
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New York Sun
Begum of
Bhopal
India
London
Geneva
Express
Ethel Receives Blushing Prohibition Message
In Tit Bits, old Mr. Brown tells Ethel to pass a message to her young man. He notes their parents do not object to his gas bills but object to him taking the morning paper when he leaves.
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Ethel
Mr. Brown
Scott
San Antonio
The Street Car Mood Skewing Public Perception of Pennants
In a reflection on baseball fans and advertising, the piece notes how people on street cars exhibit a vacant expectancy mood. It explains why crowds accept bold claims during promotional campaigns and how environment shapes consumer gullibility before the season's end.
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Mercantile Companies
The Poet Philosopher
A historical poem reflecting on changing medical beliefs from granny era remedies to modern surgery. The speaker recalls comforting herbal cures then contrasts them with surgeons who operate with stark methods and high costs, ending in mortality. The piece contrasts old and new healing eras and questions progress.
Heat Damages London Asphalt Pavements Widen Repairs
Cass Mason of the Pall Mall Gazette reports a recent heat spell has destroyed London asphalt pavements. Asphalt companies are repairing widespread damage, with counties and boroughs spending large sums, not due to heavy traffic but melting mastic and disintegration of the mix.
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Pall Mall Gazette
London
Sign of Wealth The Washington Star Joke
A Washington Star humorous note about a writer teased for wealth due to remarks that the author can afford costly laundry, with a quip about notes on large shirt cuffs signaling prosperity.
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The
Washington Star
Passing Car Advertisements Move Crowds in Blunted Town
The scene shows people fascinated by recurring ads as a car passes by. A friend quips he could sell red ants with a blue ribbon to the passersby. The text notes a use found for Senator Hayburn of Idaho and mentions he made Senator Root laugh in the New York World.
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Senator Hayburn
Idaho
Senator Root
New York World
Babbling Bob La Follette and Tariff Dismissed
A New York Sun remark questions Senator Robert La Follette’s grasp of tariff policy, asserting he will not gain health or clarity from studying tariff details. The aside frames La Follette as indifferent to economic specifics.
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Bob LaFollette
New York Sun
Taft Installs Lightning Rods at White House
The Washington Post notes it is timely for Mr Taft to install new lightning rods on the White House building.
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Adams
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Cass Mason
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