The San Antonio Light Publishing House Notice
The San Antonio Light announces editors Charles S. Diehl and Harrison L. Beach operate as publishers. Subscription rates shown for daily and Sunday delivery. changes of address require both old and new details. offices in New York and Chicago listed. paper available in hotels and stands nationwide.
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San Antonio
Charles S. Diehl Harrison L. Beach
New York
C. Beck
Tribune
Chicago
San Antonio Light Circulation Figures for 1911
The paper shows an average daily sworn circulation of 17,628 copies for the year ending December 31, 1911 with a net paid daily figure of 16,894. For December 1911 the average daily sworn circulation rose to 18,417 copies with a net paid daily figure of 17,729.
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San Antonio Light
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Modern railroading cuts freight cost per mile across United States
The piece credits James J. Hill for building level tangents to cut freight per ton per mile, noting rebuilt lines from St. Paul to Seattle and Omaha to Ogden. It highlights low gradients, minimal grades, and economies on Union Pacific and Burlington, then discusses the San Angelo to Tampico Orient line and its tangent route advantages for shorter mileage and earlier Panama Canal proximity.
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United States
James J. Hill
Rocky Mountains
Burlington
Iowa
San Angelo
San Antonio
Tampico
City of
Mexico
Orient Line
Kansas City
Topolobampo Bay
Sinaloa
Orient Railway
Arthur E. Stilwell
Topolobampo
Orient Road
Fromansas City
San Francisco
Panama Canal
San Mcisco
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexico
Rockport
Has Man Progressed Since Caesar In Shaw's View
The essay debates whether humanity has progressed since Caesar, citing George Bernard Shaw's claim that core motives remain similar. It notes material gains may influence civilization but questions lasting moral progress, citing ancient and modern behavior, justice, and social restraint as evolving yet not definitive measures of progress.
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Caesar
Mr. Shaw
Shaw
Rubicon
Pan American railroad plan lifts San Antonio as travel hub
The report notes a landmark push in the north and south railroad construction, marking San Antonio twelve hours closer to Mexico City. With the Pan American system extending south of Mexico City, San Antonio becomes a focal point for tourists and travelers heading to the Isthmus of Panama.
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San Antonio
Mexico City
Mexico
Panama
The Head of Progress and Human Adaptation
A reflective meditation on human evolution from ancient forests to modern attire. The piece compares progress to a snail circumnavigating the globe, noting how humanity moves around obstacles and questions the pursuit of perfection without an ideal.
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Europe
A. D
Favoring Our Foes on Canal Toll Policy
The piece argues foreign trans oceanic interests oppose restoring the American merchant marine and toll exemptions for coastwise vessels through the Panama Canal. It contends U S policy should align with national profit, not foreign advantage, urging the United States to act as others do to gain toll revenue.
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Napoleon
United States
Panama Canal
Name You Call Wife
A読Shreveport Times note on a Baltimore Sun letter urges men to refer to their wives by proper names in public and avoid familiar nicknames. It criticizes using terms like mother better half or princess and suggests calling Jemima Emmeline or Isadore by her own name, not cooking slang.
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Shreveport Times
Baltimore Sun
the Sun
Jones
Jemima
Emmeline
Isadore
Texas
Baby Mine at Grand Impresses in Farce Comedy
At Grand Opera House Zoie’s plan to win back Alfred drives a lively farce. Alfred learns of lies and twins then discovers triplets as Jimmie and Aggie scramble to finish the deception. Strong performances by Cortland Perry and Preston elevate the show amid vaudeville acts.
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Zoie
Alfred Hardy
Jimmy Jinks
Alfred
Aggie
Jimmy
Zole
Jimmie
Papa
Zoisie
Mine
Marjorie Cortland
Natalie Perry
Clinton Preston
Preston
Earle Mitchell
Mitchell
Hardy
Mr. Mitchell
Plaza Theater Shows A Top Notch Week Of Variety
Review praises Plaza Theater bill with four strong acts led by The Five Musical Lands. Maurice Freeman shines in Tony and the Stork alongside Nadine Wilson. Bert Kenney BE B. Platt and the mysterious Mr Nobody entertain with wit and song as three young sisters Buford Bennett and Buford charm with original numbers. The program blends classical pieces modern composers and light rag.
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Plaza Theater
Plaza
Tony and
the Stork
Maurice Freeman
Bert Kenney
BE B. Platt
Mr. Nobody
Buford
Bennett
Royal Week Program Delights Audiences At The Royal
The Royal offers a four act bill praised for value and merit. Klein and Clifton entertain in a shop window routine with comic antics and a floor swim gag. Fenner and Fox sing well while Roby delivers witty monologue. The Prentice Trio perform a polished sketch with acrobatics concluding the show.
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the Royal
Klein
Clifton
Mr. Klein
Miss Clifton
Fenner
Dan Roby
Prentice
Up-to-Date Verse About Mabel and a Wedding Gift
Minna Irving comments on Mabel who lacks cash but has many friends. She buys a wedding gift for ten cents an imitation jade vase and signs a subtle mark to claim ten dollars on the label, earning deceptive credit through wit.
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Minna Irving
Mabel
His Real Chance From the Popular Magazine
The tale by Billy Sunday recounts a Kentucky mountain man Jim resisting evangelism. A town leader presses the point asking if the Lord died to save him despite never seeing him, prompting Jim to quip the Lord’s death would be easier for a man who never met him.
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Billy Sunday
Kentucky
Jim
Duty and social secretary in the study scene
The dialogue shows a husband asking a woman about being his wife's social secretary. She confirms her role to handle Mrs. Buirrup’s social details. The judge remarks that Mrs. Buirrup does not come downstairs to kiss him goodbye before leaving for the office.
Can Give Em Pointers Sticking
A Washington Post column hints the French cabinet needs direction and answers as ministers face domestic challenges and political pressure amid ongoing policy debates and diplomatic issues.
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Washington Post
Open Door to the Ananias Club
A New York World item notes it is gracious to be invited to a dinner under the understanding that a gentleman will never admit attending. The remark hints at discreet social protocols and the exclusivity of the gathering.
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Ananias Club
New York World
Electric light bill doubles amid daughter’s engagement
Two elderly men on Hast Houston Street share a laugh over an electric bill that doubles from last month due to a daughter’s engagement. The father explains the parlor stays lit every night as he and his prospective son in law discuss future plans, keeping the lights on.
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Houston Street
Traction Office
Electric Light Company
Advertising Insight From Mike Goggan
Mike Goggan of San Antonio is a successful dealer who champions extensive advertising and knows how to craft highly convincing ads. His approach underscores the impact of well funded campaigns in retail success.
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Mike Goggan
San Antonio
Chicago Musical Times
Willis and Gillis Courtroom Quip on Luxuries and Class Attendance
In a courtroom exchange, Willis jokes that his son spent freely at college until told to cut luxuries. Gillis asks if he followed the instruction, and Willis replies that the son has been cutting classes since. The judge records the remark as part of the proceedings.
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Willis
Gillis
Judge
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Marseilles
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Royal Theater
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