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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
6
A June 1911 circulation report for The San Antonio Light presents a series of unreadable OCR fragments detailing estimated readership figures and related metrics. Despite garbled sections, the document indicates a large total circulation figure and mentions returns.
Voters are urged to participate early on election day for the Texas prohibition amendment. The appeal emphasizes voting before work hours to safeguard the state's prosperity and avoid delaying the decision.
W S Hawkins former Oklahoma highway commissioner urges building a speedway from San Antonio to the gulf as part of a continental road system. A 1000 foot wide main artery from New York to San Francisco would spawn feeding branches and connect cities, with San Antonio taking the initiative by appointing a fifteen member committee to pursue the proposal.
Census data place the US population center about four miles south of Unionville Indiana. The move westward accelerated from 1890 to 1900 and is driven by growth in the Southwest and far West with Texas a strong magnet. Improved highways and regional linking roads spur further shifts as San Antonio presses its lead.
The piece urges a large turnout against the prohibition amendment, arguing local option suffices and that enforcement has varied in history. It points to distrust of sweeping bans and stresses each vote counts toward a likely anti amendment victory.
The piece comments on Senator Bailey and others failing to see The Light in political dealings and mocks the Morganheims claim that the Dick to Dick letter is a farce. It notes subscription rates and the absence of franking privileges for newspapers.
The report notes German plans to harden stance on the Monroe Doctrine as the Mexican crisis unfolds. It mentions unrest in Aguascalientes where Maderistas face trouble while Lorimer faces widespread criticism.
Counsel for the sugar trust says the men behind it should be capitalized, contrasting with the view they should be penalized. Lieut Lahm, noted for aeronautics exploits, is presented as one not led to slaughter by his adventures.
The Richmond Indiana man charged with bigamy forgery and theft is entitled to consideration after qualifying on the bigamy count. The article notes he is awaiting further action on the remaining charges and details surrounding the case.
The text contrasts the size of the battleship Utah's 1200 crew with a single long whiskered prophet who leads a state. It also notes Mexicans attacking De la Barra while supporting his country, drawing a parallel to free and enlightened citizenship in the United States.
The comment notes a potential mix up between a Patrick Henry on the Bexar county statewide prohibition committee and the famous orator who cried to "Give me liberty or give me death." The piece argues the two are not the same party.
A New York tailor drank carbolic acid but his timing saved by a passing nurse who acted quickly. The nurse’s intervention saved his life and he is now pursuing marriage arrangements with her.
A note from Chicago fixes the gas price at 70 cents per 1000 units. The text suggests a firm rate, implying a stabilized market stance without indicating illumination or discussion.
The Chicago Tribune comments on Joseph Bailey, noting his intellect suited for leadership but remarking that his inconsistent political moves and flipflops may hinder party cohesion when distant from his base. The piece mocks his habit of changing positions and performing political gymnastics.
Report notes Senator Balley is losing his following while surprising that he ever had one. Chicago Record-Herald remarks on the unexpected shift in support and questions previous support dynamics.
The New York World notes Senators Bailey and La Follette work together to block reciprocity, sharing a common motive contrary to their parties. The Indianapolis News hints Bailey’s inflamed eye may blind him to what lies ahead.
A St. Michael's Alaska Eskimo community asks Washington to ban a postal savings bank prompting satire on civilization and travel lore. The letter questions the upside of books, banks, and distant “wild” life as postal banking spreads.
A Kansas state reformatory inmate who hoped to join the 25 member band protests his parole. Director Prof Herb notes many inmates apply to join the band while Superintendent Richard confirms the parolee must leave after parole. The story contrasts passion for music with release timing.
A Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece dismisses Mr. Jeffries' repeated claim that he is through with the fighting game as superfluous and wearisome.
The St Louis Republic notes Senator Lorimer's retirement stems from banking management and that he has not yet formed a steady habit of public service. The remark suggests uncertainty about his future political role despite retirement.
Garrett P. Serviss envisions near future feats in aviation and space travel. Humans will fly over continents and reach the moon using electric propulsion and other breakthroughs, despite skeptics and gravitation. The piece celebrates dreamers who lead progress toward lunar exploration and experimental flights like Bleriot's channel crossing.
Richard Bennett recounts a friend’s feverish fear of losing money and a wife’s care as he jokes about watering flowers keeping a canary alive and curtains drawn. The anecdote ends with a plea about staying away and leaving the home in darkness.
A humorous tale follows Jimmy a young prodigy whose knack for math and languages astounds his parents. In a classroom moment his professor asks the meaning of Eureka and Jimmy answers that Archimedes found soap while shouting Eureka.
The Atlantean Constitution notes that while Washington could be seen as a summer resort, Mr. Taft might find that status a drawback for Congress. It suggests political comfort abroad may dull legislative vigor.
Missouri politician Hon. Joe Falk has opened campaign headquarters and become an active aspirant for the Democratic presidential nomination, signaling a formal step in his bid.
The Pittsburg Gazette Times quips that a much wickeder city than New York exists and jokes about Chicago trying not to appear self conscious in a lighthearted urban gossip note.
A New York World notice claims Attorney General Wickersham used benzoate of soda in canning Dr. Wiley. The snippet reflects a sensational press assertion about chemical additives in food safety investigations.
Philosopher John Boroughs asserts a man with 70 cents is happier than one with 70 million dollars, in a remark cited by the Chicago Record-Herald. The quote highlights wealth versus contentment in a published opinion.
Public record notes John Hays Hammond appearing in an American court in attire described as short pants. The case details include venue and the involved parties. The report emphasizes the clothing choice as a notable element of the appearance.
Mr Rockefeller blames his wife for amassing his fortune and building up the Standard Oil millions. The Pittsburg Dispatch reports the claim as part of a noted public dispute.
A Milwaukee Sentinel note highlights a quotation about women’s attire by Lillian Russell, sparking discussion on whether women are best when unadorned. The brief cites the line and notes its context in public discourse.
A Paris dispatch reports John W. Gates made three phone calls on Sunday regarding money matters. The Atlanta Journal notes the inquiry into whether he obtained the funds.
A brief opinion note from the Kansas City Star questions Castro's return to Venezuela, calling it a calamity and reflecting skepticism about regional developments.
Secretary Fisher's anxious stance toward Controller Bay charges arouses investigators to doubt their case. The Pittsburg Dispatch notes the tense atmosphere as officials reassess the dispute and potential misdirection in the inquiry.
John Sharp Williams vents anger at Senator Heyburn in a sharp retort that mixes political line with a personal pique, illustrating the heated personal tone in the Senate corridors.
Ollie James rises to address the senate, while John Sharp Williams avoids the need for an ear trumpet. The scene hints Ollie James will be a loud presence and may require ear protection for others.
The Pittsburg Post reports John Hays Hammond faced shock from anglophiles over his alleged close behavior toward King George. Accusations claim Hammond touched the monarch’s elbow, prompting outrage among royalists.
The Boston Globe notes the rise of Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, dismissing attempts to sideline him and highlighting his enduring influence in state affairs.
Fragmentary poem text speaks of sacrifice courage and martyrdom with religious imagery. It contrasts pain and glory and references crowns thorns and fire. The readable lines evoke a ceremonial tone about resilience and artistic worth within suffering.
From the New York Tribune a South American monkey named Sam in the Bronx Park primate house chewed a gum lump tossed into his cage. He dragged gum through his fur and tail, tangled it on the perch, and the keepers avoided entering the cage due to his evil disposition as he chewed into the night.
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes that after the reciprocity bill passes the country will recall Senator LaFollette’s three days of opposition and commend the insurgent for aiding the victory.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat speculates that some senators who joined Mr. Taft on a yachting party may later boast they crossed to support the reciprocity bill aboard the Mayflower, framing the voyage as historic backing.
Poem from 1910 by Geo Matthew Adams complains of potato shortages and high prices. The speaker blames weather and Wall Street figures while rejecting ideas to scapegoat John D. Rockefeller and urging political action amid tariff and market turmoil.
Popular Mechanics presents Captain Amundsen and his Norwegian team marching toward the south pole. They face 130 miles of crevassed glaciers and towering ice walls as they endure the Antarctic night and record lows. The expedition demands heroism and perseverance to immortalize Amundsen in history.
A bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church south has excommunicated Gov. O B Colquitt of Texas in San Antonio for opposing the prohibition amendment. Colquitt, who has campaigned against the amendment, faces removal from the church on a bold move by a religious authority. The timing aligns with Texas voters going to the polls next Saturday.
An editorial quip in the Washington Post remarks that Governor Mann prayed for rain and was rewarded with a shower, speculating whether this might prompt him to consider a bid for the senatorial seat.
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