San Antonio Light circulation and subscription details
The San Antonio Light announces subscription rates and delivery options for daily and Sunday editions. It notes address changes require both old and new details and provides office contact information and international availability through newsstands. The piece includes notarized circulation verification by Jno J Wahl and audit details by N W Ayer & Son.
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Emmy
Sun Light
Tolls on the Canal and PanamA Canal Policy Debate
The piece critiques the Adamson Panama Canal bill as favoring free passage for American vessels and tolls for foreign ships, with the Doremus amendment restricting railroads from owning or controlling water carriers. It warns the policy could foster merchant marine growth yet risk creating new trusts, noting rising U.S. shipbuilding and interoceanic traffic opportunities.
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No Postponement of Democratic Convention Urged
A column denounces delays by Republicans and argues against postponing the Democratic convention in Baltimore. It mocks GOP leaders, warns of plots to overtrain Democratic orators, and insists the Baltimore gathering must proceed without delay.
Panama Canal Benefit Hinted for Private Investors
The text argues private capital in merchant ships using the canal would reap large dividends since canal shipping would compete mainly with U S railroads and offer cheaper tonnage. It suggests the Adamson bill should set maximum freight rates for canal vessels and questions congressional aims.
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The Foreign Burden Protests in Chicago Meeting
A large meeting in Chicago adopted resolutions opposing a senate bill introduced by Senator Dillingham of Vermont. An amendment to the bill was also discussed as pending in the Senate.
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Dillingham
Vermont
Senate
Immigration policy and asylum costs spark New York debate
Senator Root and allies push the Dil lingham bill and Root amendment to curb immigration through tests and deportation. They cite rising foreign-born patients in state asylums, costs of care, and demand federal exclusion and repatriation to ease the burden on New York. The piece also includes reader letters advocating home ownership to beat rent costs.
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New York
United States
Europe
Goodwin Brown
State Hospital Commission
New York State Board of Lunacy
H. M. Pollock
Commission
City of
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Westchester County
Utica
Long Island
New York State
Texas
Morgan Collects 999 Miniatures in London Cabinet
A New Yorker visiting London notes that J. Pierpont Morgan’s art miniature collection in Prince Gate totals 999. The tiny pictures rest on black velvet in tray shelves, each fixed to the tray bottom. The guide explains Morgan favors odd numbers and refuses to reach an even thousand.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
London
Prince Gate
Mor House
Mollywiddle Heard From Echoes Roosevelt Progressive Creed
In the Memphis Commercial Appeal Roosevelt says we progressives stand as four years ago, portraying a barker stance rather than genuine progress. The remark frames a critique of steady push for change.
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Roosevelt
Memphis
Roosevelt sought major general cavalry post over Japan clash
New York Sun details Colonel Roosevelt’s push to have President Taft appoint him a major general of cavalry should tensions with Japan escalate. He proposed organizing another Rough Rider regiment and picking capable officers, arguing for swift action beyond red tape.
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Texas
United States
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Mexico
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New York
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Secret Service Guard
Cecil Lyon
Republican National
San Antone Light Shines Bright on Sunday Evenings
The San Antone Light glows nightly and on Sundays, unless printers run low on change Saturday afternoon and miss a segment. The note from Chicago Tribune hints at a northern reputation and ties to local press delays affecting service.
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San Antone
Is T R a Shrinking Violet in Pictures
Lillian Russell Gaby Deslys and Clarence Darrow lead the Get Your Picture in the Papers league with standout public profiles and media attention in Los Angeles
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Lillian Russell
Gaby Deslys
Clarence Darrow
Los Angeles Times
Cooking Secrets and Ragout of Lamb Dishes
A cookbook style piece discusses strawberries its risks and varieties then details a wild strawberry dessert and a savory ragout of lamb with vegetables. The instructions describe rice preparation onions butter and stock then lamb pieces browning flour use bouillon herbs simmer and serving with onions carrots turnips potatoes peas.
Adams County Stands Up for Teddy with Strong Victory
In Adams County Ohio a clear majority backed Teddy Roosevelt, viewed by many as a cipher by outsiders though locally seen as a firm stand for the candidate. The Birmingham Age-Herald reports the surprisingly decisive showing reflecting local support.
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Ohio
Teddy
Birmingham Age-Herald
Democratic Figures Draw Mixed Reactions Across Parties
The Atlanta Constitution notes that Taft and TR have dented the Republican stand with ease, while the Los Angeles Times observes Ohio Democrats exercising restraint over Harmon enthusiasm, reflecting party tensions and public reaction.
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Taft
T. R
Atlanta Constitution
Ohio
Los Angeles Times
That's the Way He Does Things
A witty quip from the Philadelphia Inquirer notes a man’s confident gesture in a card game recalling Colonel Roosevelt. The remark plays on perception of strategy and style in high stakes play.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
He Argues With the Bleachers for another season
The column argues for re signing the Colonel citing his ability to cover ground and contribute next season. The piece appears in Columbia State and weighs the value he brings as a player.
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Colonel
Columbia State
The Oyster Bay Kid Fires Up Crowds in Midwest and East
Roosevelt dazzles Illinois crowds with a sweeping punch potential while promising to finish strong in New Jersey. The Philadelphia Record reports his bold claims and boxing bravado as he heads to upcoming bouts.
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Roosevelt
Illinois
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Splitters Warn Democrats of Anti Third Term
The St. Louis Republic notes that anti third term signers suggest Roosevelt nomination would split the party, giving Democrats confidence in a Roosevelt run.
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Roosevelt
St. Louis Republic
Green wallpaper and the arsenic scare in old rooms
The New York World notes fear of sleeping in rooms with green wallpaper due to arsenic dangers from past wallpaper dyes. It cites English innovator Perkins who learned to create dyes from coal tar, ending arsenic use in domestic dyes.
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New York World
England
Perkins
Up-to-Date Verse on Clorinda and Domestic Virtues
A light poem contemplates Clorinda as outwardly charming but uncertain in domestic skill. The speaker weighs marriage to a pretty but capricious wife against finding a reliable cook who earns trust through competence and character. The piece ends with the knight’s resolve to value the heart over appearance.
Swiss Court Fines Bride To Be For Coiquette
In Zurich a young woman, about to marry, altered her birth year from 1883 to 1886 on her birth certificate to appear three years younger. The offence of tampering with official papers led to a fine of more than $5 and costs. The magistrate quipped, you must not be so much of a coquette.
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San Antonio
A. J. Greiner
Indianapolis News
Zurich
Switzerland
Mademoiselle
Root Clapp clash over Republican convention chairmanship
The Pittsburg Press notes a contest between Senator Root and Senator Clapp to decide the temporary chairmanship of the Republican convention. It will serve as the initial test of leadership and party direction.
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Senator Root
Senator Clapp
Pittsburgh Press
Druggist Checks Burned Man Claiming Iodine Cure
A cyclist crashed on Commerce street and a pedestrian screamed about acid burning skin. He was rushed into a drugstore where the chemist declared a mere iodine cleanse, dismissing the danger as exaggerated and the man left, uninjured but shaken.
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Jury Service Echoes on Local Post Office Quagmire
Reporters quiz a juror on the post office distance and directions with the man giving noncommittal replies. The bystander identifies the juror as Pete Hobanot, famed for many jury panels, while a French chemist claims a bleaching process for silk.
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