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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
4
The San Antonio Light and Gazette announce their origins in the late 19th century as a consolidated newspaper. The paper is distributed from San Antonio and carries Associated Press wire reports for readers nationwide.
A directory-style item lists Paul Block Inc offices at 230 Fifth Ave New York Masters Bidg Chicago and Tremont Bidg Boston. The brief shows multiple city locations for the firm.
The San Antonio Light's November 1913 total circulation reached 611165 with a daily evening average of 20034 and a Sunday edition of 22062. Net paid daily averages were 18688 for evenings and 20590 for Sundays. Circulation certifications for prior periods were issued by the Association of American Advertisers and N W Ayer & Son.
The author argues Americans exaggerate fears of white slavery and abductions fueled by hysteria and sensationalized reports. He denounces vice commissions for profiting from public outrage, calls the era as bad as Salem witchcraft, and urges dispelling unfounded rumors about poisoned needles and abductors.
The article portrays Pancher Villa as enforcing the plan of San Luis Potosi by allocating Mexican lands to the people and confiscating the Terrazas domain in Chihuahua. It frames Villa as redistributing vast lands once owned by Louis Terrazas and his family, noting the large size of the estate and the legality of the seizure within the conflict.
The piece portrays Pancho Villa as a rugged, illiterate leader who seized Terrazas’ lands and wealth in Chihuahua, distributing wealth to the poor. It notes Villa’s loyalty to Madero, his military campaigns against Huerta and Orozco, and his reliance on promises from the plan of San Luis Potosi to justify actions. It questions the future of Mexico under his rule and likens his methods to breaking an egg to reform the country.
The piece argues President Wilson may face criticism as he clings to a belief in his own perfection. It notes Congress’s past deference, hints at strain over Mexican policy, and mentions the Carabao Society banquet causing anger among officers who joked about policy.
A columnist defends the army and navy from political critique while criticizing the president for overreacting to a Society of the Carabao banquet incident. The piece warns that aggressive responses risk weakening leadership and public trust, urging a quiet rebuke instead of escalation. The author cautions that persistent tantrums could lead to diminished influence and lost re election.
Massachusetts sought ex detainer against former clergyman Bills in Japan over alleged abduction of his daughter. Japanese authorities rejected surrender, deeming abduction not extraditable and preferring crimes they deem offensive to their laws. Bills and child remain in Japan, with justice likely to be served by future New Hampshire cases rather than technicalities.
The Texas railroads suffered immense flood damage across the state, with bridges embankments track beds station buildings and equipment ruined. The piece urges public policy to strengthen transportation, improve finance and allow more investment for durable improvements to prevent future crippling washouts.
The Paso Herald denounces a long standing rule in New York City education that a married woman with a child loses her public school job. It argues the policy suppresses the mother instinct and robs schools and families of a valued teacher and family happiness.
Dealers importing the Panshanger Madonna reportedly paid about 500000 dollars, a sum echoed by Mr. Widener for Rembrandt's Mill. Such paintings carry value only to the highest bidder, with no comparable records to set a price.
Review praises Cosmo Hamilton's The Blindness of Virtue for human, not melodramatic, portraits of Harry Pemberton Archie Graham and Effie. Cast and staging praised especially Gerald Hengon. Play argues against parental ignorance toward youth sexuality without sermonizing. Shows extend through Friday Saturday Sunday with matinee.
The piece notes James E. Foye a bank clerk who forged stock and borrowed about 200000 with a 75 a month wage, predicting a stiff prison term. It contrasts his case with evidence of fraud at the St Louis & San Francisco Railroad where insiders profited and a receiver took control, warning insiders will face penalties in time.
Superintendent Leiserson of the Wisconsin free employment bureau urges unemployment insurance modeled on Britain. Workers would contribute part of wages into a state funded fund, with contributions during lean months, to ease labor fluctuations. The plan faces legislative scrutiny as it aims to balance labor movement amid workers who avoid steady jobs.
The piece highlights the Russian fitch in a winter outfit featuring a tailored Russia green olive rya suit. The design emphasizes rich fabric and modern lines with a black velvet toque and patent boots with gray kid tops completing the fashionable promo look.
Dockmasters sought steady labor from London port workers who load and unload ships then idle until the next voyage. The men refused daily work, preferring irregular days. The note also recalls ancient pearl sources with claims about Solomon and Phoenician trade and cites Ceylon pearl history in the Raajvila Chronicle.
In a letter to The Light, Robert Dowling laments lack of sidewalk control by contractors. He cites repeated muddy streets, blocked sidewalks on Soledad and Main avenues, and danger from passing vehicles. Dowling urges enforceable ordinances and covered plank walks, noting other cities protect pedestrians.
Col. B. D. Meier of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers predicts the diesel engine will replace the modern steam engine. The diesel, an internal combustion design using crude oil, already powers a Berlin express locomotive and promises smoke reduction and lower operating costs, rivaling electric motors.
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