San Antonio Light June 1913 Circulation Figures
The San Antonio Light shows June 1913 total circulation at 586277. Evening daily average 19150 copies, Sunday 21601. Net paid daily averages: evening 17654, Sunday 19562. Advertising agencies certify nine months ending mid 1912 and Feb 28 1913. Audit regarded authoritative by advertisers.
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San Antonio Light
Association of American Advertisers
San Antonio
N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
America
Europe
San Antonio bond issue urged for city progress
The editorial argues the bond election as vital for San Antonio to gain paved streets, sewer, a hospital, and modern improvements, asserting bonds are needed to fund growth. It warns against stagnation and urges voters to support the bond issue before polls close tonight amid discussions of Mexican politics and recognizing Mexican Constitutionalists as belligerents.
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San Antonio
Texas
Recognition talk shadows Huerta issues with Wilson visit
The piece discusses President Wilson summoning Ambassador Wilson to Washington amid talk of recognizing Huerta. It notes Wilson’s long support for Huerta after the Madero/Suárez murders and argues the United States cannot recognize Huerta, having already rejected him as a lawful magistrate.
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United States
Ambassador Wilson
Washington
Huerta
Wilson
Madero
Suarez
Texas Bond Amendment Aims to Modernize State Education
The Texas Legislature faces a constitutional barrier on new building funding. A voter amendment would authorize bond issuance for UT and other institutions, financed from the university’s endowment rather than tax increases. Proponents call it essential, while critics focus on UT potential use for an agricultural school in Austin.
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University of Texas
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
University
Insane Asylum At
Austin
Texas
Bryan
Vote for the Amendment in Texas Education Bond Issue
Texas faces a decisive vote on a five point amendment to raise emergency deficiency limits, authorize state bonds for education and penitentiary farm buildings, allow local road bonds by majority vote, and permit districts to decide on warehouses. The editorial urges support to fund UT Austin, A and M, and state facilities, framing the choice as education versus illiteracy and urging informed, factual judgment.
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Texas
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
University of Texas
State Penitentiaries
Alamo
Color changing clothes forecast by chemists
At an international congress in London Giacomo Ciamician predicted future outfits will change color to suit surroundings without altering the dress. He spoke of phototropic colors that shift with light, making light suits turn darker at night and enhancing fashion harmony.
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London
Giacomo Ciamician
New York Press
Work of the Claim Agent in Texas Railroads
Convention in Galveston focuses on claim prevention. Texas railroad claim agents now educate the public to minimize wrecks and injuries. Originally an adjuster, the agent seeks best settlements to avoid lawsuits.
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Texas
Galveston
Galveston News
Monument to Father Ryan Unveiled in Mobile
A monument to Father Ryan, the South’s poet priest, was unveiled in Mobile on Saturday. Funded by a dime subscription, with major support from children and donors across the South, especially Alabama and Mississippi. Father Ryan celebrated as a patriotic leader for the Southern people.
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Father Ryan
South
Mobile
Houston
County Fairs Endorsement Boosts Texas Prosperity
The Dallas Times Herald advocates emphatic support for county fairs in Texas. It argues fairs boost each county's advancement, benefit neighboring counties, and improve state prosperity by advertising locally and attracting immigration.
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Texas
Prospect
Dallas Times-Herald
Memory of Lieutenant Call and the aero plane progress
The Houston Chronicle honors Lieutenant Call who died not on a singular mission but contributing to aviation progress. His sacrifice is framed as a stepping stone toward better aircraft, with progress built on blood, sweat, and sacrifice as civilization advances along untraveled trails.
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Call
Houston Chronicle
See America First Move to Texas for Big Leisure Slice
Eastern bankers and steamship agents estimate European tourism costs are soaring. The Star-Telegram suggests tourists head to Texas for a affordable mix of gulf breezes, prairie air, and recreation from bathing to ranch life with temptingly cheap fruit and relaxed leisure options.
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Europe
America
Grand Old
Texas
Star-Telegram
Republicans Do Good elsewhere as Reform Efforts Falter
The Los Angeles Tribune notes mixed GOP actions in states and questions the party’s progress. It cites Pennsylvania reform attempts by old-line Republicans, New York’s Republican resistance to direct primaries, and Illinois Republicans blocking I and R. The paper asks what Republicans have been doing to advance human progress nationwide.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Letters To The Light on Texas bond amendment debate
The writer criticizes warnings about Senate joint resolution 18 and argues the amendment would not harm, but aid, state education. He uses the Titanic and Rostron rescue as a moral frame, urging Texas voters to support issuing bonds for schools to prevent fire traps and improve facilities for the blind and deaf, stressing civic duty and opportunity.
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A. and
M. College
A. and M. College
Atlantic
Lord
Rostron
Carpathia
Texas
State Blind
Deaf and Dumb Institute
White cotton crepe frock from Miss Helen Coster’s trousseau
A midsummer white cotton crepe frock from Miss Helen Coster’s Grace Church wedding displays narrow Trish lace, draped skirt, a black louisine sash with a cut steel buckle, and a black satin bow at the neckline. The page also includes temperance appeals and letters on Texas state issues.
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Helen Coster
Grace Church Chantry
Newspaper Men in Office
The Chicago Tribune reports President Wilson favors newspaper men in high posts. Josephus Daniels becomes secretary of the navy while editor Metcalfe leads the Canal Zone administration. Bryan associates, Ford of Johns Hopkins, and several editors fill civil service and diplomatic roles. Government by journalism may have arrived.
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Chicago Tribune
Wilson
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Bryan
Legge
Metcalfe
Canal Zone
Galloway
Civil Service Commission
Lane
Interior Department
McAdoo
B. R. Newton
D. F. Malone
Bob” Rose
Foreign Trade Department
Ford
Johns Hopkins
Philippines
Switzerland
Costa Rica
Great Britain
Cuba
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