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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
4
The fragment shows editors and publishers Charles Diehl and Harrison Beach with pricing hints listed as 6.00 5.00 2.00 and a date 05, indicating a newspaper masthead segment and pricing.
The San Antonio Highs total June 1912 circulation reached 518 copies. The average daily circulation for the evening edition was 18 656 and for the Sunday edition 20 884. Paid daily circulation after deductions stood at 17 223 for the evening and 19 627 for the Sunday edition.
City officials argue against issuing a call for the mayoralty election before the July 27 primaries. They warn it could cloud state and local issues, risk Governor Colquitt’s chances, and provoke another prohibition election contest in Bexar County.
The Mexico City announcement signals the cabinet will discuss granting amnesty to Orozco and his followers. Observers say this may reflect President Madero's cautious approach to insurgent challenges and the limits of visible iron hand leadership.
The piece argues for a Democratic proposal of a six year one term limit for the president, with the president ineligible for re election. It contrasts with Republican push for strong centralized authority and discusses reputational and ethical concerns in long tenures.
The July primaries approach with James R. Davis as the Citizens' party candidate for county judge. Davis is portrayed as the ideal jurist: learned, honest, and capable of imparting fair, prompt justice on the bench. The piece urges Bexar voters to back his candidacy to preserve orderly government and strong courts. The section also notes postal savings growth and a humorous exchange from a Judge sketch.
The article argues amnesty is inappropriate for Orozco and followers still at war and marching into Sonora. It suggests clemency only if rebels declare peace, and emphasizes fighting to end the rebellion before pardons. It also notes concerns about presidential terms and a proposed six year limit with no reelection.
Hartley, a journalist, is hired by Silvestre to pose as Lord Basingstoke and interview American heiress Anastatia B Sympkins at Claridge's. Hartley recognizes the Schemes of the Strangways cousins while being drawn to Anastasia. The story sets up a planned crossover of identities for a sensational feature.
An analysis of public education faults highlighting underprepared teachers across states, high turnover with many beginners yearly, and alarmingly low wages averaging under $500 annually. It emphasizes the need to address inefficiencies to improve teaching quality nationwide.
The long-serving San Antonio mayor Bryan Callaghan dies early Monday ending a nine-term career spanning 1885 to 1898 and 1905 to his death. Born to Irish and Mexican heritage, he was honored for public service and for not personalizing public funds, despite criticism of his methods.
The Temple Telegram remarks on the passing of Bryan Callaghan, longtime San Antonio mayor and political figure. It notes his dominance in city affairs, his reliance on a solid Mexican vote, and his leadership style. The obituary suggests his death marks the end of an era and anticipates changes in the city’s governance.
Bryan Callaghan, Irish Spanish descent, served as San Antonio mayor for fourteen years and was known for his political resilience. He drew supporters with a powerful presence and left a lasting mark in the city’s political history.
The Dallas Times-Herald recalls Bryan Callaghan as a plain man who died poor despite handling millions. He rejected corporate franchises in favor of aiding workers and believed every poor person’s blood was as valuable as that of the rich.
The obituary notes Bryan Callaghan, longtime Alamo City boss, who led with firm will and uncorrupted stance. It lauds his devotion to politics, loyalty to friends, and warns his absence leaves the poor without a trusted ally in San Antonio.
A Laredo Times tribute details Bryan Callaghan as a man of unquestioned honesty and steadfast loyalty to San Antonio. Despite opposition from antazsonistic critics, he is praised as a loyal civic leader whose memory the city will honor on its marble shaft.
Charles R Henderson of the University of Chicago cites World’s Work noting the United States ranks lowest among nations aiding defective and neglected children. He contrasts Germany Hungary Italy France England Belgium Norway Sweden and calls for improved birth and death record keeping in the U S.
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