San Antonio Light Circulation Figures for October 1911
The San Antonio Light reports October 1911 circulation figures certified by Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, and sworn by Notary John J. Wahl. The notice details daily and mail subscriptions, rates, and distribution across hotels and newsstands.
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San Antonio
Lewes
Vaacaneen I
Harvey L. Steele
San Antonio List
John J. Wahl
Notary Public
Bexar Co
Tex
This is the law and the charter for San Antonio city
The text asserts eight affirmative aldermen required to approve city money actions. It explains that resolutions cannot authorize appropriations, and that any unlawful use of city funds is prosecutable. It reiterates that eight votes are needed for appropriation and warns against honoring unlawfully drawn warrants.
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City of
San Antonio
Canada and Empire Risk in Morocco Crisis Sparks Sun Critique
The Toronto Sun denounces Britain's Morocco diplomacy and warns Canada faces war risks without consent or power to influence Britain. It notes imperial populations total 338 million under 42 million Britons and questions colonial self government amid wartime decisions.
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Edward Gray
England
Morocco
Westminster Gazette
Manchester Guardian
Great Britain
Germany
Toronto Sun
Canada
Britain
Thames
Nolens Volens
Australia
New Zealand
India
Union of South Africa
United Kingdom
Empire
Enemies of Mexico Foment Trouble After Revolution
The article discusses reports from across the Mexican border and inside the country about factions plotting disruption against President Madero. It defends the Mexican revolution as largely peaceful, faults self-seeking politicians, and argues enemies of their country hinder Mexico’s path to peace and prosperity.
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Mexico
Vasquez Gomez
Bernardo Reyes
Madero
United States
Republic
City Warrant Authority Hinges on Aldermen Votes
The text argues warrants by laborers are as valid as those by the mayor only when money is legally set aside and at least eight aldermen vote affirmatively. It asserts street warrants gain equal standing under city law, stressing the eight alderman requirement.
Innocent Victims of War Over City Payroll
City employees who have not received their due pay are described as innocent victims of political warfare. The piece argues a simple fix: remove the unauthorized paying contract item from the general appropriation so funds reach workers within five minutes, while accusing the city administration of pushing an illegal act on Zarramora Street.
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Zarramora Street
Diplomacy and pawn in London politics argued by speaker
A speaker criticizes diplomacy as practiced in London, calling it unpleasant to be a pawn of a government lacking discretion to steer the state through dangers and unfinished reforms. The remark emphasizes discomfort at being used in political maneuvering.
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London
Rainy street car chaos ends with fare dispute
In a crowded rear of a pay as you enter car amid rain and mud, a young man pays a quarter but with five nickels and one missing. The conductor demands another nickel for a stranger who is not recognized. Passengers press for answers, the conductor drops the issue, and later glances at the youth who denies knowing the unpaid fare.
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New York American
Ed Howe’s Needle Gate Joke Explained
The Buffalo Times notes Ed Howe’s quip about the eye of a needle and the saying about camels and rich men. It explains the common misinterpretation that the passage referred to a wall gate called the Needles Eye in Jerusalem, not an actual needle’s eye.
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Ed Howe
Wall of Jerusalem
Buffalo Times
Dark Horse Senator Hurt in Accident Taken to Hospital
Senator J. Sharp Williams, a Democratic dark horse contender, is injured in an accident and rushed to a veterinary hospital for treatment. The incident adds urgency to a crowded political scene as supporters await updates.
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John
J. Sharp Williams
New York Herald
Jefferson shines in Rip Van Winkle at the Grand
The review praises Thomas Jefferson for portraying Rip Van Winkle with notable accuracy and charm. Rachel Sterling earns credit for Gretchen, while W C Reynier as Derrick Von Beekman draws strong audience dislike. Other cast members Andrew Ensign and Daisy Robinson receive commendation for their supporting roles.
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Thomas Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Jefferson
Rip
Mr. Jefferson
Washington Irving
Rachel Sterling
Gretchen
W. C. Reynier
Derrick von Beekman
Grand
Eva May Smith
Little Hendrick
Viola Kingston
Meenie
Andrew Ensign
Hendrick
Catskill Mountains
Daisy Robinson
Exercise for Girls Editorial Calls for More Outdoor Activity
An editorial in the New York Medieval Record argues today’s girls face more physical exercise than two generations ago and urges returning to Dickens and Thackeray era vigor. It notes some girls seek exemption from athletics, yet they most need systematic training to address overeating and excessive sleep, with exercise improving health.
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New York
Charles Reade
Thackeray
Dickens
Bitter Red Lion quarrel over football sparks claim of a tragedy
In the Red Lion smoke room an elderly man rants that football is a sin and a disgrace. A commercial traveler and locals tease him as he claims a relative was killed at a match, revealing the rumor as his wife’s first husband.
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Red Lion
A Hound of a Town Keeps Quiet and Kindly Company
A local note praises a dog described as a hound who travels by rail visiting towns, spending weeks here and there, and serving as welcome company. The narrator recalls evenings spent with the dog discussing daily questions, noting the dog stays well posted and on the right side of matters. The pup's popularity rests on keeping his mouth shut, a quiet wisdom the writer admires.
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Hobo Pup
Selah
Banker Fears Privacy Loss Over 150 Foot Fence Plan
New York banker J. M. Francolini files plans with the city building department to erect a fence 150 feet high along property west of his home. A nine story apartment building is planned on that lot, and Francolini believes the fence will block residents from looking down on him.
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New York
Building Department
J. M. Francolini
Popular Mechanics
Clark Says Democrats Can’t Lose in Coming Battles
Pittsburg Ga Gazette Times quotes Champ Clark claiming the Democrats “can’t lose” while noting that political battles are not won by arithmetic and that observers have mixed views on the party’s prospects this year.
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Champ Clark
Pittsburg
Taft’s Message Aims to Match Ex President’s Attention
President Taft plans a forthcoming message and hopes for as much notice as the ex president received last week, signaling strategic messaging to the public and press. The Boston Globe notes the parallel in attention drawn by readers.
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Taft
Boston Globe
It Did Not Affect His Feet Says Pittsburg Sun
The Pittsburg Sun notes that despite a severe cold afflicting the president the illness was likely caused by a nationwide chilly wave rather than a direct disease of the feet.
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Pittsburg
Roosevelt silent in public but writes instead
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that while Roosevelt refused to speak in public, he apparently believed a promise not to talk did not prevent him from writing.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia Inquirer
Strong for Favorite Sons
Ohio shows strong enthusiasm for a boom around any man outside the state as captured by the Washington Star. The comment notes such momentum may not endure long.
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Ohio
Washington Star
LaFollette Orders Hat Shaped Like a Phonograph
Wisconsin politician Robert La Follette commissions a distinctive hat designed in the form of a phonograph. The unusual accessory reflects his public persona and interest in progressive era reform.
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Bob LaFollette
Washingto Post
Time He Usually Stands Pat
The Chicago News notes J Pierpont Morgan keeps steady nerves and money in hand, not tripping over toe stubs as he holds wealth.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Chicago News
Worth While Kissing Archie
A Delaware man jokes that he is kissed often because girls think he is Taft, but observers say he resembles Archie Butt more. The Washington Post notes the humorous mix up and public curiosity over the likeness.
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Delaware
Taft
Archie Butt
Washington Post
Promises Rally as Mayor Shank Eyes Higher Office
A World opinion piece mocks Mayor Shank’s pledge to boost turkey wholesale prices for Indianapolis and frames it as a candidate’s run for president rather than a practical policy.
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Shank
Indianapolis
New York World
Doubts of Jonadab's Sincerity Prompt Bumping and Swearing
A Chicago Post item quotes a wife accusing Jonadab of feigning sincerity. She notes he swears after admonitions and frequently bumps into chairs or doors as if to excuse his harsh words. The exchange highlights domestic tension and petty theatrics.
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Jonadab
Chicago Post
Beat It Exchange in City Street Scene
A New York officer orders a woman away with a carpet and stick. She strikes the carpet in defiance and is arrested for street ordinance violation. The judge repeats Beat it to the woman, who leaves quickly, smiling at the reversal.
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New York
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Prevention and care of teeth urges early dental work
The piece explains teeth structure and acids from decay. It stresses prevention over repair, recommends brushing after meals, use of dentifrices and mouthwash, and notes that powders and liquids suit most, while pastes may be bad for very weak teeth.
Ice Cream Safety Standard Delights Health Officials
Health authorities approve ice cream with up to six million bacteria per cubic centimeter. The rule ends the counting debates at meals and keeps dessert on track. Melting ice cream also challenges the cube shape, humorously noted by the Chicago Post.
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Chicago Post
Divorce Case Reveals Fake Antiquities Scam
In a quiet divorce, abandonment is cited as the ground while a detective unravels a wife’s fraudulent antique collection. Nearly all items are fake, from Richard Coeur de Leon tankards to Napoleon era trinkets, eroding the husband’s trust and driving him to fear and bitterness.
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Richard Coeur de Leon
Charles the Fat
Josephine
Napoleon
Rome
Past Possibility A Vegitarian Organist Dinner Exchange
A vegetarian organist visiting a parishioner at dinner is offered various foods with sly insinuations. The host is solicitous and the son interjects a risqué line about trying the west seller. The scene blends humor with odd social tension in a village setting.
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Chicago Evening Post
Hail to our Lady of the Curves in Fashion Verse
A poem by James Ravenscroft extols a returning style icon, praising her allure and reign. The verse playfully crowns a slender muse while inviting admiration and courtly homage, noting her ongoing power to dazzle and captivate.
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James Ravenscroft
Our Lady of the
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