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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1912
Page
4
An enthusiastic convention nominates A H Jones as San Antonio mayor candidate. The endorsement urges voters to elect a business man who will bring honesty, efficiency, and growth to the city during the pivotal next three years.
A Chicago police stance ends inflated heat death tallies while a Texas primary pits prohibitionists against local option. Governor Colquitt and Cone Johnson lead local option versus statewide prohibition with Morris Sheppard’s scene-crossing stance amid a broad anti prohibition vote. The outcome suggests a move toward pragmatism during a Southwest period of prosperity.
The speaker criticizes Richter for policies that hindered San Antonio and praises Jones as a progressive, energetic businessman who will advance the city. If voters value their interests and progress, they should elect Jones by a decisive margin.
The Saturday primary results show Prohibition as a political issue in Texas is effectively dead. The defeat of Judge Ramsey marks a turning point, signaling the end of organized Prohibition influence as official returns finalize.
The Baltimore Sun notes an executive order changing the president's flag from red to blue, increasing the union to 48 stars for the 48 states. To avoid crowding the blue field on small flags, flags under five feet will bear 13 stars, with specified proportions for hoist and fly and a standard of 12 sizes from 20 feet to 0.31 feet.
A Washington writer notes that Governor Wilson should not overvalue favorable letters, warning that Republicans historically vote Democratic only after the dog days, implying tempered political optimism.
Biard and his friend Jaliasse entertain a plan to work and inherit from the grocery woman in Rue Miche-au-Four. A murder at No. 7 Rue Miche-au-Four unfolds as Deibler faces a mad sister Rosalie and a web of alibis. Victor Hugo claims arise as Jaliasse is unmasked and collapses in court.
Annette Kellermann argues housework is good exercise when done right. She suggests a clutter-free, beautiful home, proper clothing, and modern vacuums to turn cleaning into intelligent, enjoyable activity that builds fitness and savings.
A large motor car stalls at the Alamo and Commerce intersection with the driver and a feminine passenger aboard. The driver struggles at the crank while streetcar workers and onlookers offer crude advice as heat and tension rise. The scene ends abruptly with a meek question from the female passenger about turning on the switch.
In a Progressive stance the New York World urges Mr Roosevelt to add a rule to his platform. The newspaper advocates the ninth commandment Thou Shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor as guidance for policy.
The Kansas City Journal quotes Colonel Rosevelt calling his platform a contract with the people promising to stay in the White House at least four years if elected. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes his regard for Perkins as increasingly touching and suggests he will let George handle it.
A Baltimore Sun line jokes about attribution of blame to Roosevelt's party as Halley's comet nears, reflecting tongue in cheek political commentary.
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