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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1913
Page
4
The San Antonio Light reports evening edition 18 592 and Sunday edition 292 copies, with total 17 088 copies after returns. Harvey L Steele, circulation manager, swears to accuracy before Notary John J Wahl in 1913.
The Mexican republic faces renewed turmoil as President Madero seems at risk of losing the capital to both federals and rebels. Ambassadors report Diaz in control while Mexican consuls claim Madero has the situation in hand. If defeated in Mexico City, a harsher civil war could erupt.
A New York businessman visiting San Antonio urged public spirit and a bond issue to fund improved streets. He criticized city roads as mud and ruts after rain, saying good streets impress visitors and attract investment. The article notes tourists wintering in the city and calls for an era of road improvements.
A critic argues the Mexican government’s elected leader Madero failed to defend the state against rebels. He warns harsh consequences if Madero survives or is captured, suggesting future woes will reflect past troubles.
The excerpt attacks gambling losses and the so called good sport ethic as protection for gambling houses. It cites Kelcher and Becker cases to argue that honor among thieves is a false notion and crooks will cheat even friends if they think they can escape punishment.
Congressman Pujo and Samuel Untermyer return from Jekyll Island convinced William Rockefeller will not testify about the money trust due to a throat ailment. The committee notes Rockefeller hid for six months, avoided process servers, and only explained he could not talk after being found. They criticize his disregard for the law and the Rockefeller family’s conduct.
In Paris Noblet, secretary to the prime minister, helps Cormontreuil claim a new photographic process by planning a hidden camera shot at the czar. An anarchist plot fails. bombs are found in Cormontreuil’s lab, and Noblet’s loyalty is questioned as he is deemed unfit for the prime minister’s private secretary role.
The bill reported from the second conference committee with the certificates of character clause removed was quickly approved by the House and sent to the Senate. Critics warn about the literacy test and its exemptions for religious refugees, arguing the wording is flawed. The Senate is urged to examine all provisions carefully before rushing to passage.
A Duluth man says he began using tobacco at 14 and his claim ties smoking to his mental breakdown and institutional commitment. He bled after an attempt to kill himself during a period of depression, prompting discussion on self-control and brain health.
A brief reflection on how justice has evolved from medieval and early modern times to modern standards. It cites the basket and trading justices noted in historical texts and satire, contrasting past corruption with present impartiality.
Scientific American notes that a Spanish three ship dreadnought program aims for ships under half the Pennsylvania’s size, displacing about fifteen thousand tons. The design includes eight 12 inch guns, eight inches of armor, and a speed of 19.5 knots.
A Baltimore Sun remark notes that the claim lemons in America are controlled by a powerful trust weakens when considering Governor Cole Blease's freedom. The quote reflects a skeptical view of monopolistic control and political liberty.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the Wyoming Legislature opens amid sharp exchanges and decisive tempers as lawmakers clash over key issues. The dispatch highlights brisk debate and early confrontations setting the session’s tone.
In Charleston, the editor notes that although many Progressive bills exist, Bill Taft is not aligned with them and is pleased to say so, reflecting a cautious stance on reform efforts.
Miss Katherine Lord rejects Bishop Hickey's harsh portrait of modern women as brazen and dull witted arguing that most women uphold high morals and seek healthy outlets for youth. She cites settlement work lace classes and dances as vital recreation while praising industrious hopeful suffrage discussions without endorsing militant methods.
General Clarence R. Edwards argues in a Kansas City Journal interview that school histories misstate American military prowess. He criticizes 1812 and Civil War coverage and claims American fighting has been pitiable, urging reconsideration of how history honors soldiers while offering no sources for his claims.
The Toledo Blade notes global reach of modern commerce with autos across the Sahara and to Khartum as a winter resort, rail routes in South America and Asia, Alaska coal fields under consideration, Hudson Bay seaport plans, and Northwestern Canada development, predicting few blank map spaces remain in a decade.
London doctors report hypnotism can cure golf slumps by auto-suggestion. Golfers buy new clubs to explain away faults, then regain form. Some fail, juggling six putters, while a new hypnotist coach may assist all well equipped clubs.
The Philadelphia Record notes that Illinois governor-elect Duane will not even take a first cup of coffee where it costs 25 cents.
Chicago News reports that extracting speech from William Rockefeller is deemed a major operation in progress. The note suggests the task involves analyzing communications or utterances tied to Rockefeller, signaling a significant investigative effort.
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