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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1913
Page
6
The San Antonio Light reports its founding date January 20 1881 and the union with The San Antonio Gazette along with editions and wired AP reportage during its daily and Sunday morning issues.
In a Mexico crisis the Lieut emphasizes accuracy amid wire dispatch delays. Trained correspondents report only verified events from Mexico City to Vera Cruz and through the Associated Press. The paper asserts it has published complete, first, and impartial news, praising reliability over speculation.
A thoughtful critique of how new scientific findings are sensationalized by the public and media. The text notes archaeologists finding ancient sites in the Missouri valley and overhyped claims about Lost Tribes, and describes overinterpretation of a surgeon’s isolated aneurysm case leading to false promises of vein artery substitution.
A British steamer carrying mineral waters and metallic sodium faced disaster after the captain, lacking chemistry knowledge, attempted to fight a sodium fire with water. The water intensified the blaze, causing explosions and a shipboard fire that spread above and below decks.
The essay reviews Dr. Alexis Carrel of New York and his Nobel fame noting he asserts possible indefinitely sustained organ and tissue viability after death. It questions sensational reports while acknowledging his cautious use of perhaps and his potential to advance medical knowledge and history.
A stream of water hit stored sodium in an open hatch causing an explosion that split the vessel and sank it within minutes. The first mate drowned while the captain and one crew member escaped in small boats. The mineral water owners sued the shipowners for value and won 5000 dollars plus costs.
The Lient reports on a visiting wealthier from St Louis who praised clean sidewalks as essential for a city’s appeal and critiqued San Antonio merchants for mud and disorder. He noted a city ordinance prevents sidewalk cleaning after 8 am and urged repeal or amendment to allow daily cleaning, arguing customers deserve dry, safe entrances.
Wealthy patron M. Hayem sponsored a portrait by eccentric French painter Henner who depicted Hayem as St. John the Baptist debased on a silver plate in a pool of blood. Hayem feigned pleasure and paid. his wife fainted at the sight and the piece was hidden away until now.
Government report notes a goat as an unpretentious yet effective sanitarian at Fort Washington on the Potomac. Dense undergrowth harbored flies and mosquitoes, but a sufficient number of goats will eat away the growth, clearing the area for human habitation.
The Buffalo Times comments that while conservation of Mary Ann is praised, criminalizing luring a servant with promises of higher wages and perks could misfire as even virtuous housewives may be tempted by a bargain offering perks like use of a family plane, extra time off, and theater outings.
The St Paul Dispatch notes that panic rumors may reflect fear among money powers of Wilson's threats of ruthless power over money and credit. The piece links market jitters to a perceived gibbett imagery used to pressure financial interests.
Joe Cannon, longtime chief of the standpatters and in his last term in Congress, denounces any reorganization plan or policy change within his party.
Frank H. Bushick urges San Antonio to adopt a nonpartisan, commission-style public works program funded by bonds. He praises past mayors, calls for businesslike governance, and argues a united citizenry can boost sanitation, streets, parks, and overall growth toward a metropolis on par with Los Angeles.
The Baltimore Sun notes plans for a large inauguration with safety and sanity as aims while Governor Blease will not attend.
Review lauds Eddie Foy and five young performers in Over the River at the Grand Opera House. Notes rapid, varied entertainment with songs, dancing, and eye catching Mexican themed finale. Highlights Foy’s humor and the family’s synchronized artistry amid a fast paced, spectacle heavy program. Pearl Mathews and James Davis receive repeated applause for cabaret style numbers.
The New York Journal of Commerce argues that Diaz’s restraint and Madero’s soft methods allowed military mutiny to persist. It asserts stern policy might have ended attempts at reform, while note on Madero’s failure to secure progress and stable leadership.
An editorial argues the United States should eventually intervene to aid Mexico in establishing order and a stable government, noting patience may end and stressing neighborly duty without seeking direct control or suzerainty. It compares the situation to Cuba and urges timely action.
The New York American questions whether citizens and property will be at risk for three weeks to spare the outgoing president embarrassment toward the incoming one. It argues for immediate orders from Taft to deploy armed forces to protect the American people during the transition to Wilson.
The public opposes direct domination by force yet accepts intervention as necessary to stabilize government and prevent revolution, reflecting concern over the use of force in shaping political outcomes.
The article asserts that protecting lives and interests of United States citizens and aliens of European origin is a vital duty no administration can shirk. It urges the next president to perform this duty with zeal and caution, noting it as a central purpose reflected in the Philadelphia Bulletin.
The article laments Mexico’s turmoil after Madero’s fall, arguing the situation worsens with a risk of intervention by a great power to avert total anarchy, as viewed from the Cleveland Leader.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that unrest in Mexico and Central America has tested global patience and may force the Taft administration to intervene, despite his wish for peaceful foreign relations.
The Utica Observer argues Diaz would have court martialed leaders and avoided violence, saying his harsh rule would have deterred such fighting, while noting many casualties were mere spectators in Mexico City and suggesting worse fates could follow if Diaz returned.
The St Louis Times criticizes Felix Diaz questioning his fitness to lead noting that only recently would outsiders know of him. The remark highlights perceived national decay despite natural endowments.
The text warns that protection for foreigners has been insufficient and that without strong Mexican efforts there will be increased appeals to Washington. It notes the gravity of the responsibility and calls for brave response.
The letter notes Kansas faces disappointment as its senate rejects initiative and referendum, signaling political friction and public debate. The remark comes from the New York Evening Sun.
A Boston Advertiser headline notes that only a woman could have the nerve to suggest Mr. Maxim invent a woman silencer, reflecting satire on gender and invention.
The Indianapolis News notes the donkey chosen for the inaugural parade will not run for office. The item contrasts with other entrants and emphasizes its neutral ceremonial role rather than political ambitions.
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