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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
3
The document reports total circulation figures for the Bah Aitonle Lagut and The San Antonio Light era, including daily averages and Sunday editions. It notes certified circulation for nine months ending June 7813 and February 28, 1519, with attribution to N W Ayer & Son and advertising authorities.
An editorial urges San Antonio voters to approve a bond issue to fund paved streets, an adequate sewer system, a city hospital, and other modernization projects. It argues bonds are the best method to achieve progress, prevent stagnation, and raise property values, predicting a largely affirmative vote.
The article notes talk that President may recognize Huerta after Ambassador Wilson’s Washington conference. It questions whether such recognition will occur, citing past events with Madero and ongoing U S stance. It argues the United States does not consider Huerta a lawful ruler and would not recognize him.
In the forthcoming general election two forces contend at the polls Expectant Education and Hopeless Ignorance The amendment aims to empower bond issuance for state educational and penitentiary buildings roads and warehouses while raising emergency deficiency limits It argues for modernization of Texas education and infrastructure amid a heated debate over university and college funding and the penitentiary system
In a plea for U S policy the piece argues Mexico should recognize the Constitutionalists as belligerents, repudiating Huerta’s acts and aiding the movement from abroad. It claims Madera’s popular election and Huerta’s conspiracy displaced Mexican rights, and views recognition as the quickest path to peace and isolation of Huerta’s regime.
A discussion warns that Texas education facilities require upgrades at the University of Texas and the insane asylum in Austin. The proposed amendment would authorize the state to issue bonds for new buildings and grounds, to be paid from the permanent university fund, not raising taxes. Some fear an agricultural backlash, but supporters argue the measure updates a constitutional restriction and funds roads and warehouses as needed.
The New York Press reports on chemists pondering colors that shift with light intensity. They discuss intropic colors that vary with environment and brightness, foreseeing dyes that alter hue from dark to light as illumination changes.
Galveston reports Texas railroad claim agents meet to set guidelines for conduct and prevention of incidents. They aim to educate the public on proper behavior near rail lines to reduce disputes and enhance settlements with claimants. The group seeks orderly resolution and avoids provoking or harming those with railroad-related claims.
A Mobile unveiling honors Father Ryan as a symbol of the South. The monument, funded by contributions from across the South, including Alabama and Mississippi, celebrates his role as a patriotic figure admired by supporters of the Southern movement.
A fragmented note argues that county finances support broad civic aid and regional development. It claims endorsements by citizens strengthen prosperity for adjacent counties and the state, urging careful public advertising and orderly banking of funds.
A fragment recounts a distant soldier’s fame and sacrifice with austere cadence. It laments vanity and urges selfless action, praising endurance, loyalty, and the costly path toward a vanishing ideal in a beleaguered era.
Letters discuss dangers in Senate joint resolution 18 and criticize misrepresentations about bonds and college effects. A tale of maritime duty contrasts Titanic era courage with modern Texas public school funding fears, urging protective action for state education and youth welfare.
A vigorous call to Texans urging support for the proposed constitutional amendments benefiting education and state institutions. The piece contrasts civic duty with indifference, urging passage of amendments to remove perceived shackles on Texas schools and facilities, citing Captain Rostron and historic Alamo reverence as rallying points. It also includes a letter defending governor actions over park creation at the Alamo site.
In a Chicago Priora piece, Bresidune Wilson and a slate of editors and reporters ascend to government roles. Joseph Daniels becomes secretary of a navy rival, Hel lemte leads a Commoner editorial, and others from the Interior, Civil Service, and foreign departments are named. The piece hints at journalism dominating government.
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