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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
4
The article recounts how Camden, New Jersey, doctors failed to stop Mary Shipp’s hiccups for seventy two hours. Comedians visiting her room were ordered to be as funny as possible or risk her death, and their desperate, exhausting efforts aimed to produce a single life saving laugh.
A choice bit of English breaks into a hiccup sequence and, with Miss Shipp, the audience laughs away the spasms. The piece suggests theater has a place in medicine as moral uplift and counter-irritant, noting it sometimes works to end hiccups.
The editorial notes Albert Walter, convicted of Ruth Wheeler’s murder, was executed at Sing Sing after a swift trial based on circumstantial evidence. It contrasts Walter’s denial with public sentiment and calls for consistency with Crippen and other cases, urging less public clamor and firmer adherence to due process.
A curiously prehistoric petrified deposit sent to Assistant Secretary of State Alvan Adee yielded two mosquito larvae that, when analyzed, developed into rusty stegomya fasciata mosquitoes. The find underscores the persistence of mosquitoes and the plan to curb their young due to their link to yellow fever.
A discussion on fossilized mosquito larvae found in rock asks if life can endure tens of millions of years. It explores whether preservation, auto generation, and conditions inside the rock could explain the phenomenon and what age the rock might reveal about life versus time.
An account of King George's private smoking room in his palace suite. It describes its layout, supervision by the late King Edward, and its use for informal chats with officials. The piece notes the king's lighter tobacco habits and his queen's aversion to tobacco smells.
In the Munsey February Stage Comment Matthew White Jr. cites the Times list of imported British players showing more men than women. He argues Americans struggle to portray refined gentlemen, noting native energy hinders portraying conventional well bred citizens. John Drew is singled out as a notable exception.
The Philadelphia Record declares it confidently that Mr. Roosevelt will soon break his silence, signaling a forthcoming public statement or address. The comment frames the anticipated move as a major political moment.
The Prince of Tonight a musical fantasy receives strong audience appreciation at the Grand Opera House. Henry Woodruff leads in the title role with Vera Stanley and Claire Noelke among praised cast members. The Howard score nears operetta quality and the production features clever incidental work, strong chorus, and appealing scenery. It will be repeated tonight.
A New York Times piece notes 47,436 Kentucky women earn an average $5.96, with $9.50 as a bare living wage. The commission, appointed by former Governor Willson, cites $6.50 as the minimum for self support and urges legislative reforms after surveying 2960 workers in mills stores and tobacco industries.
A historic remark from Lord Young of the Scottish bench recalls a counsel describing a bibulous plaintiff as a capable water works manager. The judge replied after a pause that the man “looks like he could be trusted with any amount of water.”
Philadelphia horseman Joseph E. Widener recounted a long horse story in New York describing a grocer in Elkins Way whose reckless driver led to a master's horse's death. The grocer berated the boy and demanded payment, while the boy proposed deducting the cost from his next Saturday wages.
Nebraska citizens on the primary ballot backed Taft as a progressive Republican forgiving the Winona speech, according to Chicago News.
The paper notes all letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer and that anonymous communications will not be considered. It adds that publishing a letter does not imply policy endorsement by the publishers.
TPSWICH S D Jan 25 1912 To the Editor herewith please find draft for my subscription from October 17 1911 to October 17 1912 as per your statement enclosed please receipt and return to my address Myself and family were tourists in your city for three months during the winter and spring of 1911 and were guests at the Hotel Hutchins 205 Garden street during our sojourn there We were very much pleased at the position your paper took in the war in Mexico and was much pleased to learn of the overthrow of the Diaz government by President Francisco I Madero We were also pleased at the able editorials you have written on the present situation in Mexico also your editorials on the coming presidential campaign and the fight you made for commission form of government which is very much needed in your city We have been trying to induce many of our friends who have gone south this winter to go direct to San Antonio as we received many benefits from your delightful climate Ss V ARNOLD
James S. Harlan petitions for administration of the late Justice John Marshall Harlan’s estate. The entire fortune consists of personal property valued at 5700, life insurance 7200, and salary arrears 486.11, with no real estate. The total sums to 13 86.11, highlighting judge salaries and national service.
A Baltimore American note states Colonel Roosevelt is now driving an automobile himself, signaling a shift in his public mobility and activity.
Restless spirit wanders from home while loving comrade remains. The speaker hopes to find solace in distant lands yet declares life apart from beloved is barren and empty. Poem echoes longing and emotional distance.
Poem excerpt urges resilience as a speaker declares to rise and fight through cold air and rushing winds. It invokes imagery of hills, caves, plains, and starlit skies to inspire vigor and perseverance in the face of desolation. Samuel McCoy cited from February Ainslee's.
Harper's Weekly notes Carlos Restrepo's presidency in Colombia bringing an end to civil strife. He reorganized departments, curbed monopolies, and established honest governance. The public watches him closely, hopeful yet wary of whether his reforms will endure.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Shuster as an able financier who collected his salary before leaving for distant duties, illustrating his pragmatic approach to compensation and travel.
Observant Citizen recalls the 7:30 from the hill street car where smoking on the front platform is allowed under new Traction company rules. A motorman quips the rule reduces his expenses as he enjoys a daily mix of tobaccos while passengers puff around him.
The article notes Jews are among the most orderly populations in every country and cites American, Russian, and Austro-Hungarian Jewish communities. It states about 1.8 million Jews live in the United States and highlights New York City as housing the largest Jewish population globally. It argues for equal rights for Jews abroad and at home.
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