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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1912
Page
6
One month remains to pay poll taxes or be barred from voting. The piece urges every man to settle the tax promptly to exercise the ballot for better government. It warns against lax county administration and calls for voting out current leaders and ensuring supporters pay taxes.
A New York peace rally at Carnegie Hall collapsed into a heated dispute over endorsement of pending ration treaties. Col Roosevelt and President Taft faced debate about participation and the breakfast dinner plan, with Roosevelt declining to attend the dinner amid program changes.
E H Sothern questions Baconian authorship claiming no conclusive ties between Bacon and Shakespeare. The piece contrasts internal evidence and scholarly debate, noting supporters on both sides and predicting renewed momentum in future conflicts over authorship and geopolitical tensions including Russia and Japan.
The piece argues that New York peace advocates harm their cause by quarrelling, noting Col. Roosevelt would respond to provocation. It warnings that their inconsistent stance undermines global peace aims and risks losing public support as they clash openly.
Russia seeks to restore dominance in Asia by pushing China to take back management of Mongolia. China answers it is not prepared to accept Russia's terms at this time. The exchange signals rising tensions as Moscow aims to reassert influence in the region.
The Buffalo Commercial notes Illinois Iowa and Kansas lead in corn but in 1909 Illinois reduced acreage and production while value rose by over 83 million dollars. Iowa cut acreage and output though revenue climbed. Kansas trimmed production yet earned 39 percent more. Farmers shift to other crops as prices rise nationwide, but corn remains sovereign.
The New York Herald criticizes those seeking to limit age to 45 arguing they cannot manage their own affairs. It cites Grant at 50 for a second term, Cleveland at 55, McKinley at 59 when shot, Walk at 67 on Panama canal talks, and Aldrich at 68 on tariff work.
The Charleston News and Courier reports Champ Clark preferred annexing electoral votes to discussing annexing Canada, signaling a focus on U.S. political strategy rather than foreign expansion.
New year edition at the Plaza features Aerial Sherwoods speed and daring, Alec Craig tramp act with a homemade fiddle, the Four Masons with novel humor, Miss Willette Whitaker with harp and strong voice, Bardlee Martin and company in A Unique Proposal, Coakley Hanvey and Dunleavy minstrel act, An Event in Clubdom, and Morton Jewell troupe delivering rapid juggling with song. The lineup aims to please holiday crowds with strong vaudeville entertainment.
The Royal hosts the first week of the year with full houses and packed shows featuring The Aviators Clifford and Burnett, the Poloff Sisters in humorous costumes, John Buckley in advanced slog dancing, Paul Homann lightning changes, and the De Bourg Sisters French magicians. The act highlights include a sword boxing finale and playful costuming.
The Star theater packed to capacity despite cold weather as four acts entertained for one hour and a quarter. Harry Davis wowed with silk hat tricks, Roy Keenan drew immediate laughs, Vance and Vance delivered lively crossfire comedy and song, and Neal and Neal performed a novel boy and barrel routine with balancing feats. Scenic and comedy pictures preceded the acts and held interest.
An article titled Air in the January Pearson's Magazine urges parents to improve ventilation. It explains how poor air reduces oxygen, causes headaches and restlessness, and outlines benefits of ventilating living and sleeping spaces. The piece stresses readers to study the issue for guidance.
An explanation of Kansas law lists quirky penalties in Hutchinson. Fines range from 15 to 100 dollars for acts like failing to clean a hen house, selling crime‑themed dime novels, spitting gum in streetcars, keeping tame pigeons, hitching a light weight horse, throwing rice at weddings, and other minor infractions.
A poem by Irwin Thomas describes the quiet terror of a snowy night hearing a window rattle and hobgoblins haunting the cold. It contrasts fear with parental reassurance while children tuck in to sleep. The verse ends with a mother’s admonition that hobgoblins never come to bed.
Leslie's Weekly argues worry kills more than work and accelerates disease and suicide. It notes rich and poor share anxious burdens, with wealthier directors resigning over trust-busting campaigns to protect their fortunes and guardianship duties.
The article reflects on George reaching a settled political position, freed from recall worries, and able to govern with a clear conscience as an established officeholder.
A cheerful observer shows a sour mood on New Year’s day as his optimistic friend greets him with good wishes. The grouch replies with a witty dig about sincerity and a fictional sphinx shedding tears, then laments resolutions as his wife vows to quit candy and bridge.
Warden John F Kennedy of Sing Sing is approached by a convict who asks permission to finish an invention, an airplane, claiming four weeks to complete it. The World notes there will be no flying at Sing Sing for now.
A lighthearted note from the Chicago Tribune warns visitors to avoid lingering around the White House as President Taft deals with a tariff message and must not be disturbed.
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