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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
4
The San Antonio Light established in 1881 combines the Light and Gazette with AP leased wire service. It notes post office filing as a second class matter and coverage extent.
Charles 8 Diehl and Warrison L Beach are listed with Folkers and Publishers in a clipping segment referencing a publishing arrangement or partnership. The brief item names the parties and the involved publisher house.
Delivery address changes must include old and new addresses for Daily and Sunday mail and carrier options. If delivery is irregular, contact the office at Crockett 1742 or new phone 176. The paper is sold at hotels and newsstands nationwide.
The San Antonio Light reported November 1913 total circulation of 611165. Evening edition daily average 70034, Sunday edition 22062. Net paid daily averages 18588 for evening and 20600 for Sunday. Circulation for nine months ending 19012 and 1913 certified by associations and N W Ayer Son.
A Boston minister refrains from invoking investors in railroad securities yet offers a satirical petition for those who hold May wheat. The piece lampoons petty rivalries, selfish conduct, and urban bottlenecks as it imagines a litany addressing bad paving, unsafe roads, traffic fights, and obstructive officials before pleading Good Lord deliver us.
The article questions if Emiliano Zapata, widely seen as a bold Mexican rebel, may in fact be an Irishman seeking home rule. It cites his proclamation of an imminent attack on Mexico City and notes a Lieut suspecting Irish origins based on clues in the text.
The article contends Zapata spins wild Irish origins and bold plans including burning cities and hanging Huerta and Blanquet. It questions his genuine identity, notes Irish satire in his rhetoric, and warns Ireland to heed the threat if his forces prevail.
A political allegory discusses President Wilson era policy on the Philippines. It argues a promise of independence clashes with abolishing slavery and safeguarding sanitation, weighing autonomy against perceived burdens and public health risks. The piece calls for careful delay in decision amid evolving arguments.
A historical reflection on U S rule in the Philippines discusses Moros in Manila greeting Governor General Harrison, the differing tribes, and a plea for protection. It questions whether the Democratic party will break a political promise to avert a sociological injustice.
Dr. William Ellis of Philadelphia urged the Dallas Council of Churches to advertise the church in daily papers. He cited Philadelphia as a success and argued that churches should unite for a half page ad to draw men to God and improve them.
A London doctor urged using simpler terms for patients, noting Latin jargon can mislead. He recalled an instance where writing heart disease in a casenote caused a patient to fear death, so he now uses the Latin morbus cordis to avoid misunderstanding.
Dr. Alice Hamilton's study for the Federal Bureau of Labor reveals serious lead poisoning among American potters. Lead glaze in dinnerware and bathroom goods can contain 5 to 20 percent white lead, with decorated wares reaching 40 to 50 percent, and occupational dust and poor hygiene risk workers' health.
The article notes English as the world’s technical language due to precise terms and wide use. A Swedish firm exporting globally shows most commercial correspondence and forms are in English, with exceptions in Germany Russia Switzerland and Italy where German prevails.
Mexican trouble spurs Texas industry as canned chile imports from Mexico vanish and local manufacturers rush to fill demand, anticipating a long lasting trade once tensions ease.
Public reports suggest lawmakers have not pledged to back a special session, placing the decision squarely on Governor Col quitt as required by the Constitution. The piece notes little legislative appetite for costly sessions and emphasizes executive responsibility.
The attorney general ruled that liquor firm advertisements soliciting liquor sales in dry areas are barred. Shipping liquor into dry territory is illegal and newspapers publishing such ads aid in felony, per the attorney general's department, reported by the Evansville Herald.
A French officer, Henri Latour, visits the Arab fair at Arba in Oran province. He meets Nedjina, negotiates with traders, and sees a military rifle displayed by Si Mohammed. Latour senses looming danger as Arab observers reveal hush‑hushed readiness for holy war.
Observant Citizen Ed Raymond, Majestic manager, recalls how godchildren and friends keep naming their babies Raymond. A Little Rock janitor predicted a boy named Raymond but his wife named the girl Raymonda, sparking a lighthearted tale of many namesakes.
Wall Street Journal notes that tenants and developers question further tall structures for profit, with most tenanted space in the Woolworth building ending at the 41st floor. A 15 to 20 story ideal is suggested as optimal for rental return and demand.
Henry Latour used an old fashion long-barrelled gun to shoot an officer after insisting it be loaded. Latour pressed the muzzle to the officer’s heart and fired, the man collapsing with a grim smile toward Nedjina. Meanwhile Bahamian turtle catches have fallen, with export of turtle shell possibly ending.
Dr J W Carhart defends The Light against claims of hysteria over white slavery and poisoned needle attacks. He praises the paper for courage and honesty, noting no truth to assaults in crowds and contrasting public fear with reported facts. He urges readers to seek truth rather than sensational reports.
Kansas City Star notes Postmaster General Burleson argues to Congress for extending the postal service to include telegraph and telephone systems. He cites strong public support and Wilson administration approval, asserting government ownership as the practical solution. The Panama Canal’s completion strengthens confidence in federal management.
The program highlights riotous fun as Willard Simms leads a unique farce in Flinders Furnished Flat. Fay and the blackface quartet From Uncle Tom to Vaudeville deliver harmonies and humor. The Armintis and others round out a lineup with tumbling trapeze acts and piano comedy.
Indianapolis News notes railroad rate pressure and a New York primer arguing wages must rise for efficiency. It details Frisco mismanagement including syndicate deals by officials led to multimillion profit, highlighting public concern over carrier subsidies and rate adjustments.
Sir Edward Shackleton notes explorers to the polar regions return with thick hair, crediting the lack of germs in freezing zones. He claims that a low temperature acts as a tonic for hair, explaining why Arctic and Antarctic travelers avoid catching colds.
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