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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
6
A pamphlet argues that poor pavements cost taxpayers $100 per person plus dependents and that only a city bond issue can fund good streets and sidewalks at lower overall cost. It urges voters to approve bonds to replace bad pavement with durable, economical paving.
A War Department publication by the chief of staff argues US disarmament debates misjudge the force behind paper power. It contends the nation has an army on paper, akin to France in 1870, and urges readers to grasp the practical limits of military might.
The piece argues the nation would be unprepared for war with antiquated rifles and a severely undernourished artillery. It notes 144 regular artillery pieces plus 200 militia guns against Russia and Japan while warning the Quartermaster Department cannot sustain a real mobilization.
Senator elect Sheppard contemplates a bid to secure the remaining weeks of Senator Bailey's term in the Legislature. Governor Colquitt named Colonel Johnston of Houston to fill the vacancy, while Sheppard seeks further honors. The dispute centers on Johnston's Bailey alignment and alleged nonprogressive stance.
The commentary argues the 1912 election pitted individualism over party, noting Taft and Roosevelt voters who switched to Wilson shaped the outcome. It states Colonel Johnston may not be a progressive yet suggests Texas Democrats could extend him a brief U.S. Senate term.
The piece mocks parcel post mishaps as postmasters report bruises from hauling bricks and feather beds. It cites Gary Indiana post office protests and a San Antonio incident, arguing for arbitration to resolve injuries and policy questions while readers remain amused.
The article traces early porcelain enamel discovery in Han era pots forgotten in an oven, the development of monochromatic glazing in Sung times, Mongol disruption, and Ming dynasty restoration of imperial porcelain manufactories and revival of ancient techniques including three and five color decoration after a preliminary firing.
The Argonaut notes Norwegian law allows an agreed divorce after a year of separation with costs from 1.25 to 265. It argues that easy divorces do not imply high divorce rates, citing 1910 data of 890 divorces from 400,000 marriages, about two percent.
The Galveston News notes Colonel Goethals would lose 5000 a year if shifted from military to civil governance of the Canal Zone, a factor hindering Taft. It suggests Congress could add 5000 to the governor’s salary, and hails Goethals as the best man for the role to stabilize operations.
In a tense scene at a French inn the stern General Ferdinand clashes with a Turkish captain over orders. During a battlefield assault in Bois de Vincennes the general fatally wounds the officer after a heated exchange, a moment later echoed in a war film titled General Ferdinand kills a Turkish officer.
The Charleston News and Courier notes Mr. Wilson acts with independence and could lead a distinct party of his own. The piece discusses editorial stance on party alignment and media commentary.
It appears Bailey’s second attempt to resign may succeed better than his first, as reported by the Indianapolis News.
The Littlest Rebel staged under William Farnum stars Dustin Farnum as Colonel Morrison and Alexis B. Luce as Captain Cary. Mary Miles Minter as the littlest rebel and Zenaide Williams as Cary’s wife deliver strong performances amid Civil War drama. The production emphasizes realism in battle scenes and human compassion, avoiding partisan bias.
The Kansas City Journal notes that Mr Taft made clear Governor Wilson was his second choice in the recent campaign, adding that he had no third option.
The Chicago Record Herald remarks on Cipriano Castro seeking fame through notoriety, contrasting illustrious status with public infamy in a biting editorial tone.
Colonel Roosevelt laments that the progressive party has not captured any legislature and has no other control, reflecting in the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
In a signed letter M B Hutchins argues climate and hotels alone won’t keep tourists without good roads and a statewide good roads movement. He urges bond issues to build roads, more city attractions, and expanded leisure facilities to make San Antonio a premier resort.
The St. Louis Times laments a turn among past voters who once favored a bull Moose party and now identify as lifelong Democrats, noting a change in political allegiance and party loyalty.
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes public figure Theodore Roosevelt’s reputation as a practical man and raises curiosity about his views on collectors visiting the Guggenheim museums. The snippet reflects contemporary commentary on art patronage and Waldorf era collecting.
A sardonic note from the Philadelphia Record on the Wilson administration, remarking that many are called but few chosen in forming the cabinet, capturing a political hiring mood of the era.
A Detroit Free Press remark notes Professor Wilson has so much wealth he could fill four or five cabinets, implying embarrassment at his riches.
The Chicago Inter Ocean quotes Senator Bailey declaring the nation is heading toward destruction and that he declines to go along with it.
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