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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
6
Editorial argues the city must secure a purchase option in any waterworks contract with the Waterworks Company. It urges appraisal of the plant, fair allowance for improvements and depreciation, and insists the city retain the right to buy during the contract term. The piece notes voter sentiment favors a purchase provision even if a sale date and price are not fixed.
A political writer notes Wilson seeks to inaugurate a Washington custom where the president can summon lawmakers and work in a dedicated president's room at the Capitol. He cites ease of access in Trenton and argues the plan would suit Washington, despite the distance from the White House.
The piece discusses President Wilson possibly spending time at the Capitol to influence legislation and be accessible to Congress. It weighs criticism of interference against the potential benefit of direct consultation, noting the distance between the White House and Capitol and the public’s reactions to such a plan.
Texas advances policy to eradicate carnivores with large statewide and county bounties totaling $1330000 per year. The text links coyote destruction to protecting cotton crops and turkey populations, noting reduced hunter profits as numbers fall and urging sustained, remunerative effort. It also contrasts fire losses with war costs, criticizing moral hazard in insurance-induced fire.
The article notes a week of artillery bombardment in Mexico City causing at least 20 million dollars in property damage. It argues the loss harms the world economy by removing labor value and affects the city known as the Paris of America. It stresses the broader financial impact beyond local destruction.
Woodrow Wilson on a New Jersey train scolds the railroad management in a concise rebuke to a conductor. Surrounded by commuters and reporters, he forgoes seats for women, giving up his own seat twice. The incident sparks quiet admiration among onlookers.
The Western states of America celebrate suffrage wins and joy spreads worldwide. In exile on an island in the Lena river, Catherine Breshkovsky reads The Woman’s Journal and sends a postcard upon receiving the issue.
The Chicago Tribune decries the man who pays fines or furnishes bail for suffragettes who seek jail and hunger strikes for the cause. The Utica Observer says he withholds martyrdom by preventing their starvation and posing as victims, calling him a real benefactor to the nation.
Opinion from the Toledo Blade notes socialism no longer commands serious attention. The piece mocks internal socialist infighting and the spectacle of factions clashing as entertainment for the public. It urges observers to watch rather than worry.
The National Canners Association board in Louisville Kentucky urges internal reforms for sanitary methods in the canning industry. The Atlanta Journal notes reforms from within are quicker and more thorough than external impositions, praising proactive measures that impact public welfare.
Press commentaries from Buffalo Times Los Angeles Tribune Cleveland Leader and Christian Science Monitor debate Huerta's provisional presidency and the fall of Madero. They warn of further revolutions, emphasize the rise of a Mexican middle class, and question whether any faction can bring lasting peace amid upheaval.
The St Louis Times condemns killings of Black people in the United States while the New York American notes power struggles in Mexico. The piece mentions Gustavo Madero, Huerta, Diaz, Orozco, and Zapata as figures shaping Mexico’s leadership amid potential turmoil.
The Philadelphia Bulletin argues a Mexican crisis could reveal the urgent need to relocate and consolidate U S Army forces. It notes mobilization would take ten days, with posts scattered across twenty five states and few on the Pacific coast, urging concentration at strategic points to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. Marines are described as the ready emergency arm.
A New York Press item recounts a bank president and a depositor joking about dollar weights. They compare a $20 gold piece to twenty six or twenty seven crisp and used dollar bills, noting dirt buildup in used bills effects weight.
A fragment from St. Louis Globe-Democrat hints at Mr. Bryan possibly becoming Assistant President and suggests he would have grievances to settle if he takes the role.
A Texan letters to the editor urges prominence for March 2 as Texas Independence Day and notes it coincides with the birthday of Sam Houston, urging Patriot celebrations across Texas and reviews of the era and the commander-in-chief.
The Birmingham News notes Democratic strength in the Senate, with 49 votes and another in January, predicting loss of several Old Guard seats in 1915. Republicans face gains in a few states, while Democrats seem poised to maintain or expand control through Wilson's term.
Report from Chicago Record-Herald states Governor Blease supports a bill to legalize lynching in South Carolina, signaling strong official backing amid mounting calls for reform.
The article surveys proposed statewide full crew laws in Texas and Pennsylvania. It notes the Texas Farmers Union opposition citing a $1 million annual burden, and the Pennsylvania case arguing trains need only an adequate crew for operation. It outlines concerns of travelers, companies, unions, and shippers over safety and rising freight rates.
The Los Angeles Tribune notes Woodrow Wilson will publicly announce his cabinet selections once finalized. It condemns attempts to pressure or mislead public opinion via unofficial leaks and urges respect for the president elect. The piece also mentions Los Angeles planning more housing inspectors to combat slum conditions.
The article discusses plans to start a baseball school or university with a funded endowment of $1,000,000. Proponents argue for formal instruction by expert teachers to improve player efficiency, while skeptics warn it could undermine the sport’s traditional values.
The piece critiques the Sherman Antitrust Act 23 years after its enactment. It argues the law targets monopolies but notes widespread violations and civil actions without consistent prison penalties. It asserts enforcement failures by judges and prosecutors and calls for serious penalties or stronger enforcement.
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