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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1913
Page
18
Partial OCR text lists hotels and addresses in New York near Broadway such as Hotel St James and others. Mentions rooms, rates, and several business names including Roams and Wels, Earle, Mizzentop, and Motomobile HQ. Details are garbled with numerous misspellings and unclear context.
The article recalls the thistle as Scotland’s national emblem with roots in early legend. It notes a traditional tale of Danish invaders creeping toward Scottish lines and the thistle’s cry warning the defenders, leading to its lasting emblematic status.
London settles after a muddled period of state affairs and suffragette issues as fears of a channel tunnel attack fade. The piece argues against sensational press patriotism and suggests the danger rests in overblown scenarios about armored tunnels and European warfare. It draws on historical references to Thermopylae and Leonidas to warn against extreme responses like dynamite mines and armored domes.
Charles B. Alexander of New York arrives in London with his daughter Jeannette at the Carlton. Both mother and daughter entertain London hostesses, drawing keen attention from matchmakers and critics who deem Ailis Alexander worthy, a favor among dowagers and aspiring nobles.
A Cas Editor essay argues Germany lacks foreign friends and accuses Junker elites, military officials, and diplomacy of provoking neighbors. It condemns German policy toward Belgium, France, Holland, Denmark, and warns of anti German sentiment abroad, urging realism and restraint.
Paris and Geneva dispatch describe Balkan settlement hurdles for new states and the question of who will wear the crown. Balkan princes face distrust, with monarchy uncertain as European powers seek a stable order amid smuggling and chaos in surrounding regions.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss perceived shifts in car design and manufacturing in America. References to designers, trends toward cleanliness, and reactions to foreign influence appear amid garbled phrases and incomplete names.
Paris May 41 A report on a Franco German peace conference held in Switzerland shows limited German representation and no ruling party presence. Leaders avoided territorial questions but warned a quarrel could arise if talks progressed, while France congratulates itself and hopes for Franco German friendship.
In Paris, striking is seen as overrated with bakers and gardeners facing skepticism. Parisians remain calm as prices hold, and women prepare fresh produce from markets despite labor actions. A separate advertisement touts old-time sausage and a grocer’s offer with meat prices per pound.
In Paris a flood of exhibitions fills the year with the great salons crowded and a new salon opening. Artists submit works to juries unseen by names while a general panel and an appeal panel judge with anonymity to protect impartiality.
The French chamber rejected a hard crackdown on gambling, arguing it cannot be fully banned. Lawmakers say those who gamble know the risks and must bear consequences, viewing partial prohibition as hypocritical and ineffective.
In a Paris report a French academy discussion links age related loss of fluorine in the body to changes in the jaw and tooth enamel. Professor Gautier suggests decreasing fluorine may cause gum recession and tooth decay as age advances.
An editorial and letters debate whether women should get the vote. President Poincaré reportedly favors extending suffrage, citing patriotism and less corruption. Clemenceau argues women are not yet ready for full political power and military service. The discussion highlights divergent views in French politics on gender rights and public duties.
A doctor at an asylum in Nantes discovers a patient who, though barely literate, can solve large arithmetic problems. When asked to compute seconds in 28 years 0 months 32 days, he answers 2, etc. He claims 21,536,000 seconds per year and arrives at an estimate swiftly, demonstrating extraordinary mental math skill.
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