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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
4
The San Antonio Light logged a total January circulation of 587 182 copies. The evening edition averaged 18 592 copies daily and 21 292 copies on Sundays. Net paid daily averages were 17 083 for the evening edition and 19 231 for Sundays.
The article analyzes the two year Mexican upheaval and the new war a la Mexicana tactics used by both sides. It notes Gen. Felix Diaz and rebel leaders maneuvering for control of Mexico City, while President Madero fights to hold position and avoid capture amid strategic pauses and promises of ending bloodshed. The piece frames the conflict as a repeat of past revolutionary temporizing and the unusual, almost humane, rhetoric masking hard strategic aims.
The first annual meeting in Washington drew the largest business turnout for a single goal. President Taft endorsed plans to educate commercial secretaries, boosting local chambers to shape civic policy and city progress. The nationwide coalition aims to modernize American business methods and spur broad improvements.
The text depicts a controversial stereotype about Mexicans as fighters who are either easily unsettled or overly hopeful. It claims they plan a coup d etat and execute it to a critical point, then rely on Providence and past achievements, failing to follow through like a golfer.
The piece argues that city advertising boosts growth and benefits all residents, not just business owners. It urges replacing subscription funding with general tax funding via city council votes to share costs fairly among property owners.
The piece argues funds should be insulated from politicians and shows advertising becoming an exact science. It notes advertisers demand measurable results, expands beyond commercial to churches and cities, and cites Atlanta Episcopal churches seeking regular ad rates for service notices.
Nazim Pasha confronted rioters in the Constantinople council chamber and uttered the word Imshi. He was shot moments later, his act seen as a bold, contemptuous defiance. The crowd’s reaction was the gamble of a brave aristocrat facing overwhelming odds.
At a Paris meeting Dr Rene Moreau reported a small diphtheria outbreak traced to a single baker who transmitted infection with his bread. Eleven people were affected and four died. All patients were patrons of the same baker, whose wife and son were among the first struck. After disinfection the epidemic stopped.
A Paris critic notes Mme Rejane’s return to Germany could trigger changed views toward her and her new drama Alsace. The piece cites her ban on foreign critics at a dress rehearsal and her quip linking critics to national disguise.
Readers urge Postmaster General Hitchcock to fix local service, while a Crowther grievance accuses Mayor Jones and Pancoast of selling street dirt. A City Engineer review denies dirt sales, and H D Barnitz attacks Dr Russ over health board criticism, defending board reforms and sanitary expert leadership in San Antonio.
A letter discusses appointing a trained sanitarian to enforce public health ordinances, supervise the food supply, protect foodstuffs, and oversee vital statistics and epidemic control. It advocates replacing the unpaid board of health with a physician-led, salaried body and questions widening commerce street for tax-funded improvements.
A letter from a concerned citizen argues that improvements will favor wealthy districts and urges voters to reject the bond proposal. The writer warns that if bonds fund select enterprises the less favored district should vote against it, claiming taxpayers will find the reply interesting.
Property owners along Commerce street funded earlier paving at their own expense, while the city faces widening costs. The improvement district has nearly $100,000 raised, and the city’s share is expected to reflect original paving costs. The project will beautify the city and boost merchant activity, prompting questions about fair city contributions. R F Peters raises postal service delivery questions in a letter.
Assistant Postmaster Joseph Fuller explains that heavy parcel post packages are delivered by wagon but first class packages too bulky for carriers have no wagon delivery option. The note clarifies service boundaries for bulky items.
Cipriano Castro praises Habeas Corpus as a larger political figure in the country than Hon. Secretary Nagel in a Kansas City Journal dispatch.
Cast members Julius Weile as Freckles and John Marble as Mr. Duncan anchor a gentle stage adaptation of Gene Stratton Porter's Freckles. The production visualizes the Limberlost tale with natural humor, singing, and faithful character manners, ending with Freckles’s fortune and a hopeful romance with Angel.
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