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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1913
Page
2
A shuffled jumble of January circulation figures for The Light and references to Napoleon myths. The piece notes daily and Sunday totals, then pivots to critique M. Onessa and Mary Ann McCarthy, describing a fictive debate on Napoleon’s fate with satirical tone and scattered historical speculation.
February 19 1913 reports from Texas describe General Felix Diaz in control of most of Mexico City and President Madero possibly a prisoner or fugitive. The alert cites continuing turmoil and critical criticism of the Madero administration, noting American concerns and Media advocacy in favor of clear news coverage.
A French historian Omessa argues Napoleon escaped death on St Helena via a double named Francois Eugene Robeant who supposedly served as a stand‑in and later died there. He cites fragmentary evidence of Napoleon fleeing to Italy then Verona and Vienna before being killed attempting to see his son on September 4, 1828, with a private notebook entry noted.
A critical reflection on Washington declaring a Vera Cruz crisis to move a naval show of force. The Wheeling is sent from Vera Cruz. it arrives, then departs with no incident. The article questions motives, suggesting the crisis was a distraction from deeper State Department aims.
The general staff has chosen four Continental American cities New York San Francisco Chicago and San Antonio to house the four divisional headquarters this month. These cities serve as Atlantic and Pacific outposts Great Lakes center and the South strategic hub. Other posts will hold brigades and regiments while these four cities carry the main divisions. The larger cities accept the plan. the smallest city Witte Ho remains less sure.
The piece extols San Antonio as a strategic, climate-rich city at the hub of a growing Southwest. It notes population growth 86 percent in the last decade, forecasts higher rank by 1920, and highlights its water, soil fertility, healthful living, and future commercial advantage with rayroads and a seaport. It credits location, natural advantages, and inbound emigration for a coming quarter-million residents.
Texas lawmakers debate a blue sky securities law in Austin with strong support for protecting investors from fake stocks while warning against overreach that could hamper legitimate corporations. Reported differences focus on red tape, reporting forms, and permissible business requirements. The aim remains safeguarding citizens without harming Texas commerce or deterring legitimate capital.
A lawyer attends a perilous dispute over a threatening Rostin neighbor while an unseen assailant lurks behind a screen. A nurselike visitor arrives with a plea as the attorney balances caution, a live pistol, and a potential homicide. The conflict ends with a social remedy and a shared toast.
M postoji confusion in the names and titles. the item appears to be a blurred legal or social notice noting individuals such as Tisen Goull, Finley J Shepard, and references to Mize Gould and Tilman. The text seems to mention governance, names, addresses, and a newspaper source the Wyening Sun, but details are unclear due to OCR garble.
Confederate veterans ask the national committee to permit wearing Southern uniforms at Gettysburg to symbolize brotherhood. They urge a true reunion of Blue and Gray, arguing absence of bitterness will make the celebration meaningful and historic.
A fragmentary item notes a birch rod trade in London with a large Holborn address, claiming shipments worldwide and a private dwelling used for juvenile chastisement related products. It references fashioning rods and a long-standing British industry amid historical headlines.
At the Plaza this week The Will delivers strong entertainment. The Dusky Maidens from Buckley led by Nichols sisters drew curtain calls with witty lines and lively songs. The Merchant Prizes with Harey Jol man offers clever humor and romance. The Gordon Brothers boxing and wrestling act showcases athletic feats and stunts. Robertte the European juggler and Stella Bea McVerret provide juggling and singing, while George H Reyes and partner deliver catchy songs.
Prices for goods in Iquitos show river trade influence with steamer delays from Europe, Argentina, or North America. Salt beef and mutton run about 60 pounds, veal wings and other meats similar, potatoes around eight stashes, sugar at 14 cents per pound, tobacco in pence, and perishable items noting high transport costs in the Amazon basin.
A fragmented OCR note suggests discussion of a Taft vote strategy in Washington, claiming Taft support is insufficient to secure a man's bail. The readable text references the St. Louis Republic and a plan involving half the tit value and a waytan.
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