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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
4
The San Antonio Light announces its founding in 1881 and lists its publication details, including Associated Press wire service, post office entry, and key staff notes highlighting the paper's branding and lineage.
The piece analyzes Senate bill 7532 and House bill 26541 proposing younger officers lead divisions and squadrons to boost naval efficiency. It argues the plan risks creating two officer classes, prompts resistance from aging flag officers, and questions fairness and American ideals.
After long delays the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railroad planned to begin the first section between San Antonio and Crowther mid February. Backers have secured funds despite opposition from competing interests and Balkan war fears. The project promises renewed prosperity for San Antonio as a major Southwest business center.
The speaker warns that sweeping anti discrimination measures could drain morale in the armed forces. He compares Senate bill 7532 to a dog chasing a mirage, arguing that pursuing too much could cost the country what it already possesses: confidence that servicemen are treated fairly.
The Chicago Tribune compared parcel post and express delivery on January 1, sending 21 packages nationwide. Parcel post led with 27 first arrivals and 18 second arrivals versus 2 first arrivals and 18 second arrivals by express, and 6 packages with no report. One parcel arrived in San Antonio 15 hours 20 minutes before the express parcel.
The report notes most parcel post packages arrived in poor condition or damaged while express shipments reached destinations intact. It concludes parcel post, though cheaper, is quicker and superior in rapid delivery, praising the Chicago Tribune for its experiment and public benefit.
The Associated Press reports former El Imparcial editors and reporters will start a new daily with strict impartiality after selling to government-friendly interests. The move challenges President Madero's press control as independent journalism seeks to survive amid censorship and shifting ownership.
A New York World summary notes rising living costs across Canada and England. It cites Prof. Mackenzie of Toronto University linking price hikes to gold production, reduced gold use in ornamentation, urban migration, war prep, and tariff barriers. Canada shows faster inflation than England with higher meat and dairy price gains.
The Literary Digest notes dancing mice from Japan cannot move straight but perform round dances with rapid rotations. They seem dizzying as the mice turn for hours in one direction then reverse course, sometimes alone or in pairs around fixed objects.
A dying patient asks a doctor to summon Gilbert Ferrard, the circus ringmaster she once loved. She recalls a deadly accident caused during a gala trapeze act with rival Gisela, Ferrard’s lover. The confession leads to Ferrard’s arrival, and the girl dies as revelation and guilt overwhelm them.
Margaret Hubbard Ayer profiles M. de Fouquieres the Parisian stylist dubbed Beau Brummell of Paris. He popularized the Oriental color scale influencing high society dress, arguing elegance means fit, harmony, and context. He plans lectures and color photographs to showcase clothes and interiors.
A fragment from the Charleston News and Courier notes that Mr. Perkins’ bank account is hinting he should become a contributing editor, reflecting a light cultural tone on career shifts and financial parity.
The St Louis Republic reports Governor Deneen arguing the Bull Moose Party formed from disappointed personal ambition and political misgivings, outlining his interpretation of the movement's roots.
The Milwaukee Sentinel suggests Thomas Nelson Page may succeed Whitelaw Reid, a change seen as slighting Indiana and drawing comment on literary leadership and press alignment.
The Texas Industrial Congress awarded 10000 in prizes to 141 winners in a state wide crop growing competition with more than 4000 farmers entering Ten acre farm contests covered cotton corn cow peas and Kaffir corn Winners yielded near two and a half bales per acre in cotton and 167 1 2 bushels per acre in corn The contest aims to promote crop rotation soil conservation and up to date farming methods improving Texas agriculture overall
The Seneca rescue of Tur Rialba passengers highlights the vital, overlooked work of revenue cutters. These crews, part of the treasury department, provide emergency aid and always stay ready, though receive little congressional or public recognition.
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