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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
4
A brief note describes the paper as The San Antonio Light, founded January 20, 1881, with its companions The Ban-are and The San Antonio azette, operating as Evening Daily and Sunday Morning editions.
An extended local protest targets the figure of Mossback in San Antonio reflecting on civic conditions and a broader call to protect Americans in Mexico. The piece links burial of Mossback to city progress and warns that U S policy toward Mexico may need stronger action to safeguard lives and property.
A historical text cites Webster and the State Department arguing the United States should not intervene in Mexico unless Americans there face wholesale slaughter. The piece critiques indifference to violence against U S citizens abroad and questions obligations to protect expatriates.
The piece argues that U S actions toward Mexico were controlled by commercial interests backing the Madero regime. It claims Knox refused full autonomy, cites manipulations of army deployments and neutrality laws, and asserts the State Department avoided protecting Americans amid renewed conflict and street fighting in Mexico City.
A reflection on polar explorers Peary Amundsen Scott Livingstone and others. It praises their spirit and willingness to endure hardship for knowledge and humanity while noting personal sacrifice is high and rewards are rare. It frames explorers as trail-makers and moral exemplars inspiring all humankind to pursue challenging destinies.
Assessing Mexico under President Madero, the piece credits a humane yet firm campaign against brigands, noting the dispersal of Zapata from Cuernavaca and the quelling of Orozco and Diaz threats. It cites Lascurain's talks with Taft and Knox, predicting peaceful months ahead and renewed commerce.
Texas ranks tenth in number of automobiles and nineteenth in inhabitants to car compared with other states, per data from the Texas Commercial Secretaries' and Business Men's Association. There is one automobile for every 110 people in Texas, a rate matching the national average.
Wheezy the cock sparrow becomes entangled in a garden peril tale. A fieldfare, a ginger cat, a robin, rats, and owls converge as Wheezy dodges traps and escapes predators, ending in a dramatic rooftop flight and perilous pursuit.
Jane Grey argues women will bring more heart to government as she discusses suffrage, the new woman, and the shift in roles. She reflects on the growing solidarity among women, the burdens they may shoulder, and the need for heartfelt leadership over bigger government.
Extracts from leading newspapers show pre downfall Ma dero era support for U S intervention in Mexico. Editorial comment reflects prevailing opinion on national policy and potential actions.
The Houston Chronicle asserts that American citizens and property in Mexico would be safeguarded under the incoming Democratic administration, noting reduced risk of American imperialism and tension.
The Times notes protection efforts for foreigners have failed to prevent danger and urges Mexican authorities to provide stronger security or risk a direct appeal to Washington. The piece underscores grave responsibility and the need for brave action.
The aged Diaz failed to teach self-government and Madero’s idealism meets a unready populace. The piece argues Mexico must learn its lesson and warns Americans to hope for a resolution without entangling the United States in Mexico’s difficulties as noted by the Baltimore News.
The Chicago Record Herald argues that if conditions do not improve immediately, the government must take steps to provide adequate protection to American and foreign life and property in the unrestful country, regardless of other problems.
Fragmentary line urges peace for Mexican people and calls for an end to conflict. The text presents a plea aimed at readers and authorities without additional context or events.
Wheezy regains consciousness in a warm cage after a night fire alarm wakes the house. A bird fluttering at the window saved residents, and rescuers extinguished flames that scorched chairs and curtains. He had been found frozen on a window sill next morning amid food and drink abundance.
The Washington Herald argues during Mexico City clashes that if mobs threaten homes shops and factories, the United States must display a strong arm to deter further violence and chaos in the capital amid factional warfare.
The Houston Post argues the United States and Europe cannot tolerate Mexican conditions. It says if Madero fails, his successor must quickly restore order or intervention will follow, risking more trouble for the United States. The note compares Mexico’s condition to the Cuba crisis that prompted action.
Washington Post argues that a Diaz victory over Madero could end the revolution, restore order, and benefit the United States. It notes Diaz is more capable, friendly to Americans, and could win loyalty of northern forces or compel terms if army stays loyal. Mexico City control is pivotal.
The Philadelphia Bulletin argues that while bulldozer politics are rejected, intervention to preserve stable government and protect lives of U S and foreign nationals is a duty no administration can shirk, to be performed as zealously as Taft.
The St. Louis Times notes yesterday's events near Mexico City seem graver than at any time since the Madero era, even allowing for typical reportage exaggeration. It states that fundamental facts about Mexico and U S duty remain unchanged despite sensational coverage.
The article notes Madero's escalating collapse and suggests U.S. intervention could occur if the Mexican government fails to safeguard American citizens and property. It frames the downfall as likely and discusses potential foreign involvement.
Review of Mexico's long history of revolt from colonial times through to the 19th century with figures such as Hidalgo Santa Anna Juarez and Diaz. The piece notes border clashes with the United States and the rise and fall of leaders including Maximilian and Lerdo de Tejada.
Bal Sun argues that revolution alone should not trigger intervention and warns that Taft would need compelling reasons to abandon non intervention. He questions Diaz's ability to hold power if he seizes Mexico City and notes Mexico’s reluctance to accept a military dictatorship.
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