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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
6
A transit note shows the item entered at the San Antonio Texas post office as second class matter. It mentions the 8. O Beckwith Special Agency and representatives in New York at the Tribune building.
Notice advises providing both old and new addresses when changing paper delivery. It requests notifying the office if delivery is irregular and offers a telephone contact. The San Antonio Light is advertised as on sale at hotels and newsstands throughout the United States.
Circulation statement for The San Antonio Light covering May 1911 shows a total daily circulation of 17,578. Joey L. Steele, circulation manager, certifies the figures as correct. Notary John J. Wahl sworn June 1, 1911.
Francisco I. Madero claims control of the state in Mexico City while the Scientific party vows to open a San Antonio desk for disseminating its doctrines. The group hostile to Madero’s new order watches closely, aiming to regain power and protect its interests amid ongoing ideological clashes.
The piece accuses the War Department of misleading the public about troop mobilization near the Mexican border. It notes units dispersing from San Antonio and marines returning from Guantanamo Bay while Madero enters Mexico City, criticizing authorities for false statements and public disbelief.
The article argues the Roosevelt era denial of Japanese threats clashed with telegrams from Washington to General Wood in Manila. It notes six inch guns moved to Subig Bay and a transport ready to evacuate officers’ families, suggesting misleading official statements despite clear warnings.
A Harper's Weekly writer explores dreams of vast transport projects, from a federal ocean to ocean highway to upgraded railroad gauges. The piece contrasts early disbelief with current acceptance and notes William Jennings Bryan’s claim that few truly understand how to run the country.
The bureau investigates steel data for potential regulatory concerns. A note suggests San Antonio may provide some such information regarding elections.
The remark cites a shared sense of rot in two linked political scandals the Maine wreck exposure and the Lorimer case, suggesting corruption or cover up behind both.
No further honors await Francisco Madero and Francisco Leon de la. They have been made member of the International club.
Fragmentary note suggests Taft aligned with other Republicans in 1910 and foresees a Democrat as the next president, reflecting political shifts and party realignments of the era.
The decline of Madero to engage with Bill Dunne's case leaves local reporters rueful about their previous promotion. Juneteenth festivities are set to feature abundant watermelons and razors, signaling a lively celebration.
The article questions the legality of 189 votes in a commission election and notes broad belief that at least 189 more votes may be illegitimate.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat urges a trumpet call to awaken the American people on fire waste. It cites Secretary Fisher as capable of securing lasting remembrance for improvements. It notes reckless construction materials and lax inspections with frame buildings a leading fire cause and cites chimneys heating lighting matches and sparks as major factors.
The New York Tribune questions forest conservation if timber is burned in preventable fires. It cites yearly waste rising by millions and notes the need for fire wardens in cities as well as woods.
The Chicago Tribune warns that fires destroy values utterly, draining natural resources under current conditions. It calls for a long educational process and notes that Underwriters' associations have undertaken this effort, urging strong press support.
A Cleveland Leader editorial argues America should study European fire safety practices rather than Asia, noting higher fire losses in U S cities compared with Europe when measured per population and property value, excluding Russia and Turkey. It cites Germany France Great Britain Italy Austria-Hungary and Spain as examples of practical progress.
A quote from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch argues against costly safety reforms that would disrupt long-standing customs and business. It questions whether spending millions daily to modernize fire protection is justified given the perceived pleasures of tradition.
The Boston Post quotes Secretary Fisher urging citizens and influential newspapers to awaken the public against the fire foe. It stresses carelessness in law enforcement, handling of matches and lamps, forest fires, and spark arresters as the key causes of yearly fire tolls, framing it as both task and duty for all.
The Omaha Bee urges city lawmakers to pass and enforce ordinances mandating fireproof material in all structures within business districts to curb vast waste and loss from fires. The measure, if adopted, aims to solve the ongoing distressing problem by strengthening construction safety.
A Troy Times quote urges the American public to reflect on tolerating large fire losses seen as a national reproach. The remark frames inaction as self harming in two ways and calls for public accountability.
The Syracuse Post-Standard urges cities to improve fire safety, arguing safer construction will spare American cities from fire hazards and noting Syracuse’s fortune in avoiding disaster, as a warning and call to heed precautions.
Olaf Larson in a millinery warehouse slipped into an elevator shaft and fell five stories with a load of boxes. Witnesses rushed to the scene and found him unhurt, climbing from the rubble with a wary whispered joke about the incident.
The item notes the bride’s attire and asks what the groom wore. Becker replies that the groom wore a scared look, implying a humorous wedding fashion quip from the New York Sun column.
A Dallas report notes anarchists hidden bombs beneath Italian tenements aiming to elevate their race, signaling a security concern tied to organized groups and urban housing areas.
The article notes Minor’s Hill in Virginia and General McClellan transforming raw recruits near the capital into the Army of the Potomac. “Little Mac” enjoyed peak popularity as he led the Union effort.
Observant Chief Bishop recalls an aging fire horse named Old Ben purchased from the city years earlier. A Mexican agent confirms the animal’s identity as one discarded by the department, and the gong’s call sparks the old steed into quick action before returning to its quiet pose.
The Brownsville Herald calls for an apology from San Antonio for arresting a woman over a century old on va crancy charges. It urges a humane home for the aged and highlights the city’s climate as promoting longevity over punishment.
The Beaumont Journal reports Mayor Callaghan's difficulties as newspapers publish unsanitary conditions around a military post without first securing the mayor's permission to publish. The issue underscores tensions between city leadership and local media.
A verse on love and loneliness, contrasting wanting affection with the troubles of couples. The speaker notes candy costs and social pressures while preferring singleness, ending with a weary refrain that confirms not being in love. The poem lines reflect humor and self deprecation about romance.
A speaker laments debt and unemployment while resisting crime and social stigma. They express openness to work, camaraderie, and risky bets, hoping for luck to change their situation without compromising ethics.
A narrator recalls a fat three year old girl who loves early evening stories. The child, lively all day, settles on the narrator's knee after six o clock for tales of dolls, cats, dogs and trains. The piece reflects on bedtime and the hope that sorrow may be kept away.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes the president shows qualified support for a summer capital plan but indicates his present priority lies more with political capital.
The Denver Republic reports on President Barra’s challenge to demonstrate Diaz control as he attempts to pivot from a setback and present a stronger political trajectory.
Detroit Free Press notes the crown of Queen Mary weighs 19 ounces, suggesting the weight was reduced to ensure the queen’s head rests comfortably during ceremonies.
A New York Sun line likens the Democratic Party to Mr Bryan’s chattel after 15 years, describing it as a patient productive cow. The quote portrays frustration with party leadership and hints at political fatigue and calls for change.
Chicago News quotes Judge Gary asserting subsidiary companies must remain silent unless addressed, reflecting the era's dominance of the steel trust in corporate conduct and labor relations.
The Washington Post notes that the American horse Adam Bede finished unplaced in the Coronation Derby, drawing a comparison to our own J. Adam.
A brief wry item notes R. T. advises restraint while political figure Diaz, dubbed a mere citizen, hopes to return from exile like a modern Elba. The Boston Transcript frames the quip as a compact political snapshot.
President Diaz pledged to return if his presence is required while Jeffries and the Boston Globe echo a similar vow. The exchange underscores mutual readiness to respond to potential crises.
San Antonio's new city council held its first meeting yesterday with orderly conduct and no incidents. The report from San Marcos Times notes no disturbances or injuries as officials begin their new term.
An Interstate Commerce Commission statement notes notable improvement in southern railroads with higher increases in freight 10.1 percent and passenger 10 percent for 1910 over 1909, alongside larger gains in maintenance and equipment. The report argues growth reflects southern potential and readiness to meet rising transportation demand.
An old sea captain recalls crowded ships during California gold fever days. A passenger says he slept on a sick man who is now better, illustrating harsh travel conditions and the need for beds at sea.
A 1910 poem urges Readers to end grief through labor. It extols workers of all kinds from farmers to sailors, claiming toil cures all ills and brings joy, warning against idleness and urging persistence.
The account outlines the archbishop placing the queen ring, Queen Ediths crown and the investiture with scepter and ivory rod. The queen is anointed and vested, then processed to the royal canopy before the holy communion and recessional pageant. Current Literature (June).
A light quip contrasts a proud young father admiring his newborn and a mother noting a small mustache mark on the child. The exchange plays on parental pride and playful teasing.
Seymour will campaign to issue a bonds worth 100000 dollars to improve Baylor County roads. The effort aims to fund road repairs and upgrades, engaging local voters and officials in the planning and approval process.
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