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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
4
The fragment lists names Charles Diehl Harrison Beach as editors and publishers with a price line indicating 60 cents and small charges. It reads like a cataloging snippet from a newspaper page showing staff credits and prices.
The San Antonio total monthly circulation for June 1912 was 570,818 copies. The evening edition averaged 18,656 copies daily and the Sunday edition 20,884 copies. Net paid daily circulation after adjustments was 17,223 for the evening and 19,627 for the Sunday. The nine months ending January 31, 1912 circulation for The San Antonio Light was certified by N W Ay er Son of Philadelphia.
An officer mistakenly endorsed Frank Gallagher for city treasurer instead of county collector. The error is regrettable but minor. the endorsement was based on the person, not the specific post, and the lieutenant would support Gallagher for any reasonable position he seeks.
A Chicago grand jury scene echoes Senate threats as whispers warn witnesses. The Funk conspiracy and Lorimer expulsion link bribery and trusts to fear in testimony. The Cronin murder reference underscores the deadly stakes behind political power.
The article details a long running scheme to damage Clarence F. Funk by suborning witnesses and plotting murder to protect conspirators linked to Senatorial ambitions. It notes the Funk verdict found him innocent while prosecutors pursued the conspirators and references Dr Patrick Henry Cronin’s murder over funds for Irish home rule.
Public-spirited citizens of San Antonio and Bexar county back John W. Tobin for sheriff praising his efficiency, honesty, and swift action. They cite his record capturing criminals quickly, maintaining a capable deputy force, and delivering speedy court service, reducing costs for the county.
On trial to obtain justice without delay he has closed race-horse poolrooms and shut down dives in the restricted district. He has forced houses of immorality to vacate business and residential quarters and runs an office conducted on the square. The Lieur says no better man for sheriff could be found anywhere in the country.
The letter circulated after Wilson’s nomination shows he opposes prohibition and backs local option, prompting Ramsey supporters to reconsider and likely shift votes to Colquitt. The piece accuses Ramsey leaders of deception, arguing Colquitt stands consistent on local option.
The American Medical Association notes a typhoid outbreak in St. Charlies Illinois, with 60 cases in eight months. Water was clean, but milk bottles from two dairies were not properly sterilized, so bottles were boiled for at least 20 minutes and the epidemic subsided. The event underscores care in food and beverage sanitation.
Mrs Jones loses her infant Emmeline on a S37 night train near Muddleham. Anxious search proves fruitless and the couple exploit sympathy by claiming the child nationwide. A visiting man prosecutes, exposing a calculated fraud. Jones sentenced to eighteen months hard labor.
The piece argues anger as a dangerous force, citing Seneca Bacon Solomon and Confucius. It warns anger fuels wars, mutates reason, and destroys self control, urging patience, discipline, and reflection before campaigns and conflicts. It mentions Caesar, historical battles, and the need to restrain temper to avoid collective ruin.
A playful dialogue features a young man praising a woman as the most precious thing, and her flippant reply about marriage abroad and smuggling. The exchange captures light domestic irony in a period voice.
A Milwaukee Sentinel squashes a report claiming Roosevelt posed at a hotel window with a flashlight shining on his face for onlookers. The paper asserts Teddy would not engage in such an act, calling the claim nonsense.
The dispute over the Baltimore party chairmanship drives editors to republish aged shoe ads labeled under Governor Douglas and captioned as Alton B. Parker. The Washington Post notes the unusual display as a political undercurrent.
Knickerbocker Press notes the Republican nomination of Sherman for vice presidency and suggests Democrats may respond by naming "Doc" Cook, signaling early political maneuvering.
The Milwaukee News quotes Colonel Roosevelt saying after the August convention is digested he will do enough talking. Some irreverent persons think he has already reached that end.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Colonel McKinley’s offer to lend the Republican steam roller to Colonel Bryan has been promptly rejected, signaling political posturing and campaign tactics.
An observant citizen notes a postal worker’s hair styled into a high knot. A red headed boy condemns her as an old maid, she laughs and asserts she is not. The moment ends with the boy muttering further disdain.
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