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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1912
Page
4
A historical newspaper entry describes publication details including date range and wire service status for The San Antonio Light and The San Antonio Gazette. It notes evening and Sunday editions and AP wire coverage, with postal matter classification.
The piece argues that cerebro-spinal meningitis spreads mainly in unsanitary conditions and warns Texans against needless quarantines. It cites hygiene and water quality as key factors and dismisses sensational fear, contrasting with political commentary on Governor Wilson and Senator La Follette.
Newspapers debate Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and his relations with Colonel Harvey of Harper's Weekly and Colonel Watterson of Louisville. Opponents accuse Wilson of lack of consistency amid editorials and articles across the country.
The piece notes the Panama Canal's parallels to a major Erie waterway project. It cites a projected cost of 104 million dollars, claims it would be over 400 miles long and 75 feet wide at the bottom, and describes 53 locks each 426 feet long, 28 feet wide and 11 feet deep. It highlights engineering challenges, including the Little Falls lock with a lift of about 40 feet.
The Erie Canal project involves massive dams and bridges to secure water and cross rivers. Engineers report 50 million cubic yards excavated, 5.1 million cubic yards of rock and earth moved in embankments, and a 1100 foot dam planned near the Mohawk with 85,000 cubic yards of masonry. The route spans sixty miles without a lock, showcasing state initiative over federal control and promising a surge in inland water freight.
The United States Tobacco Journal reports 1911 production and consumption figures showing nearly 9.83 billion cigarets and over 7.27 billion large cigars, with totals vastly higher than the previous year. The piece mocks anti smoking sentiment while highlighting per capita usage and mortality concerns.
The Plaza bill features Classic Poses in Porcelain and Bronze by Brengk models with a Meissen vase and a European bronze The Runners. Leslie Morosco Presents A Million Dollar Wife with Eric Whipple and John Rock. Various specialty acts including Dollie Merriman Brooks and Carlisle and Sensational Hand Acrobats. The Tuxedo Four and Ward and Weber close with strong encores.
Alvin and Alvin delivered the strongest act on the Royal bill with graceful dance and witty comedy. Bessie Leonard impressed as a versatile comedienne with notable costume changes. La Mothe's Motoring Comiques and Senor Don Carlos attracted solid crowds with acrobatics and trained animals. The show offered diverse entertainment and good value for the price.
The piece advocates moving inauguration day from March 4 to the last Tuesday in April. It notes a constitutional amendment is needed and claims it will pass the House but not be ratified by states before 1917. A table lists cold, snow, gale and rain events on March inaugurations since 1878, citing illnesses and deaths.
A brief, humorous exchange from Tit-Bits recalls a young man seeking marriage with an heiress. He asks the father for his daughter's hand, who coolly asks which hang she signs checks with, highlighting a worldly joke about wealth and consent.
The Chicago News reports as Taft eyes delegates from Oklahoma who are described as favorable prospects, suggesting solid backing for his presidential bid.
The Detroit Free Press notes Governor Osborn faces a tough battle to win Michigan for Franklin Roosevelt. The paper suggests his efforts may be limited and he may struggle to secure the state for his candidate.
The New York World notes Taft may push a steel tariff reduction bill to the Senate where he risks a veto clash. The president must hope such a move does not force him into a difficult political position.
The Kansas City Journal notes that widespread public sentiment favors a schoolmaster figure over a Wall Street master, reflecting a preference for education and public service in governance.
In a Chicago Tribune note, the public is told to forget the cocked hat incident as soon as possible and let the Hon. Woodrow Wilson set the example.
The Baltimore Sun notes Champ Clark ascends beyond the traditional favorite son role, marking a notable shift in political stature within the Barkis Class as he gains broader recognition.
Column notes that critics insist the letters T R may symbolize Time to Run, a pointed aside from the Chicago Record-Herald about political shorthand and public intrigue surrounding a phrase.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal comments that Taft is a round man and questions whether a square deal would suit him, implying critique of Roosevelt and taft policy alignment.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a recurring pattern in Ohio politics with a favored son on alternating days, reflecting local media framing.
An ex lieutenant notes two handed Arab swords from Crusader times while a recovered trophy sword is dismissed as a late nineteenth century piece. Wilkinson Sword head Jack Latham checks the blade and cites the trade mark to date it.
A short verse catalogues suffragette protest imagery with lines about a mother goose figure, police, and jail, ending with a question about Parliament and the king as a critique of authorities and gender rights.
A quirky note shapes a two edged creed about fishing and truth. The speaker asserts if one refuses to try they miss the weight of big catches, implying effort brings measure in a playful, drudge styled utterance.
From the London Chronicle a look at ancient sword etiquette. Officers align the cross guard with the lips when drawing or sheathing, recalling crusader traditions. Sergeants once wore sashes on the same shoulder as officers, now worn at the waist by all. Rifle officers avoid hooking swords due to cavalry heritage, while the battalion sergeant major keeps his sword in the scabbard. A classic riddle: when does the sergeant major draw his sword? At the trooping of the color.
A Los Angeles Tribune note discusses the term estop and contrasts it with stop. It argues estop means to bar from being done, while stop restrains an act in progress. The piece urges the reader to consult a dictionary for proper usage.
An observant passenger on a train balks at a rear platform smoking rule. After lighting a cigar he discovers the front platform door is locked, shakes it, then exits by a window and vows to walk next time.
Jim McNamara of Cimarron district saw a sack tear and corn chop spill into a 400 yard trail to his house. He aimed along the line of rabbits and with one Springfield shot killed the entire herd. The pile contained four dollars in coins. Elmer Peterson, a trusted reporter, quotes the tale as remarkable.
A Boston Transcript remark notes Key West’s incorporation as part of the continent, suggesting a tongue in cheek take on geographical realignment. The line frames an improbable territorial shift with wry humor.
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