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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
6
The San Antonio Light founding and publishing details list The San Antonio Light The San Antonio Gazette and various distribution and agency information. Names including Charles Diehl Harrison Beach appear as publishers with Associated Press affiliation and post office entry as second class matter.
Public notice advises subscribers to supply both old and new addresses when changing delivery and to inform the office if delivery is irregular. It notes the San Antonio Light costs 17 cents and is sold at hotels and news stands nationwide.
Harvey L. Steele circulation manager of The San Antonio Light certifies May 1911 totals. The report shows month totals, average daily circulation, net paid daily circulation and other figures verified by me before John J. Wahl notary public June 1 1911.
A letter from Charles W. Gilbert defends San Antonio against claims of civic lag and urges unity after a heated political campaign. The piece notes Mayor Callaghan’s prior notice to newly elected aldermen restricting their role and warns that reconciliation depends on mutual trust, not one sided concessions.
A historical column discusses how the west gunman and Apache figures in Paris and New York captivate public attention. It compares public morbid interest in crime to a child’s fear of darkness, noting a universal pull from sensational violence.
A column laments a new class of urban marauders who assault and rob transit riders. It condemns the ruffian hoodlum for publicly stripping victims and calls for drastic police action including possible use of coercive interrogation. The piece contrasts outcasts with this criminal breed and warns of escalating brutality.
A man smoking on a New York subway platform defies a no smoking rule. He insists the cigar is worth a quarter, pays a three dollar fine, and is taken to jail without protest. The tale ends with antique moralizing and biblical verse.
People wonder what will become of the San Antonio school board’s $400,000 budget fund as discussions continue and officials weigh allocation options and future needs.
The article suggests President Taft maintains belief in Lorimer amid controversy, denying accusations of bad faith while defending Lorimer’s integrity and political stance with cautious support.
A garbled note suggests a legal injunction about swatting a fly, but the reference to W. 8S. Fly becomes unclear and local authorities clarify its misapplication.
The text expresses a phlegmatic stance toward rumors of the army's relocation from San Antonio, stating opposition to excitement and noting that no order has been issued. The passage reflects restraint and skepticism about unverified military movements.
The text depicts a strong claim that half the division would mutiny to resist, declaring Madero a heavyweight. It notes his arrival on the Mexican tableland causing immediate upheaval and a metaphorical earth shake in political dynamics.
A terse remark asserts that unity matters more than unit counts as long as the army remains aligned with San Antonio. The statement stresses loyalty and cohesion over numerical division within the forces.
The city barred dogs from the streetcar end seats but a canine passenger persists occupying the rear seat, prompting ongoing enforcement questions and notices.
Anticipating a Monday council session the Vigilant Six gathered for a caucus. They spoke heatedly with strong words and shared terse remarks as they prepared their stance.
The Denver Republican notes it is the first time in U.S. history the Post Office shows no deficit, praising Postmaster General Hitchcock as the first to achieve this result, highlighting economy and efficiency in government work.
The Baltimore Sun argues the post office is a public convenience not a money maker. It should be self supporting and not shift the cost of distributing the Congressional Record onto letter writers.
Observes that the Postmaster General Hitchcock has made the post office department self supporting. If achievable in this vast, costly bureau, other departments filled with sinecures may face early overhaul and reorganization.
The savings, perhaps seven million dollars, are attributed to reform in railway mail payments led by Victor Murdock of Kansas. The rest is credited to the postmaster general. Regardless of Mr. Hitchcock's political alignment, he is hailed as a great director of posts.
Mr. Hitchcock reduced the annual shortage to under five million dollars last year and now eliminates it. His demonstration of results achievable through system and economy promises more efficient Post Office Department management and lower mail costs for the public. Detroit Free Press.
The New York Tribune reports the postal service has achieved self sufficiency, confirming forecasts by the postmaster general. It credits the department head’s prior work for this notable achievement and notes public readiness for the favorable update.
The Charleston News and Courier notes the postal deficit has been wiped out but warns that Jeffries Davis remains a heavy tax on the public.
The Boston Post lists key antitrust actions the government pursues in federal courts. Trusts named include Standard Oil American Tobacco American Sugar Refining Lumber Trust Du Pont Nemours Bathtub Trust Anthracite Coal Trust Harriman Merger Beef Trust Southern Wholesale Grocers Paper Board Butter and Egg Trust and Tugboat Trust. Delineated are dissolution or indictments timelines and court locations.
A vivid image shows weary Civil War veterans at a sunlit post office while distant guns thunder from Petersburg fortifications. The piece contrasts northern comfort with southern famine as Union forces siege Richmond and railways supply lines are cut.
Observant Citizen urges the board of health to extend weed control beyond private property to streets and city property. He notes weed growth on streets near the business district and complains of seven blocks from Alamo Plaza where a garbage wagon has not visited in eight days.
General Dodge recalls a Civil War locomotive theft in Maryland where a tall Georgian and his men dragged a locomotive fifty seven miles using rope. The feat impressed the Baltimore and Ohio president, who promoted the man to roadmaster after the war. The story illustrates resourcefulness shaping career advancement.
A young lieutenant from a New York regiment surveys Texas scenery in the desert gloom and questions the purpose of mobilization. An El Paso editor asks about hidden aims, and the lieutenant says the aim is to compel Mexico to cede Texas.
A playful verse notes changes in a relationship as the speaker observes the partner becoming more amenable and less domineering. The speaker recalls past faults and warns of pride in guiding the other, while acknowledging improved behavior and decency over the years. The tone is affectionate and teasing about evolving habits.
A poem recounts a plumber named Grastus who speaks little and asks for eight dollars. It contrasts Bob Taleflash a mild poker fan who prefers silence, Hill Talkalong who pursues legislation yet loses respect, and notes that fame comes from various paths. The author observes that talkers do not always win while quiet, shrewd operators may seize wealth.
The text describes Doc Cyan leading a band with new uniforms and a constructed stand. It notes players such as Hal Parker and George Warfield, praises Harry, and depicts Doc Cummins criticizing the effort while not playing. Sidelines cover emotion and tension as the band struggles under critique.
An ode to Indiana for the noble Speedway spectacle and the laws permitting it. The piece lauds citizen pride and legislative framework behind the event.
Syracuse Journal notes 100000 spectators at Indianapolis Speedway on Tuesday saw what they expected as the temporary hospital filled to capacity amid the incident in the boxing ring.
Albany Press notes the governor signs a hurried divorce law taking away the jury trial from wives in divorce cases while a wealthy man seeks to end his marriage with little hindrance. The piece wryly observes no Sherlock Holmes is required to link the two developments.
In a Toledo Blade note readers are told if fishing is good in June the writers may skip the coronation and stay away from the event. The item uses casual local tone and hints at a possible attendance decision based on fishing conditions.
A quip from the Atlanta Journal notes Mr. Morgan champions the simple life, contrasted with those who claim it after enjoying the other.
Political jab from a Houston Post editorial mocks Governors Wilson and Harmon for pressing to Washington to bully Democrats in Congress, hinting at partisan maneuvering and cross party pressure.
The Omaha Bee notes that Gates and Gary appeared not to have a definite understanding of what they were to testify before the steel investigating committee.
Mr Folk acts swiftly on tariff questions, overtaking the other Missouri candidate.
Pittsburg Sun reports the steel trust paid about 20 million dollars in dividends in the first three months of this year, calling attention to the high payout and its implications for investors and the industry.
The Baltimore News notes Mr. Bryan has grown so fond of something that even extra ore would not change the outcome.
The Baltimore Sun features a sharp look at Andy Carnegie as a figure who outpaced J. P. Morgan in a banking era rivalry. The piece contrasts Uncle Andy with Morgan and notes Carnegie’s independence from Morgan’s control.
Memphis editors note President Roosevelt shows strong support for peace, praising him as tireless in seeking peaceful policies and diplomacy. The piece argues his actions reflect a steadfast commitment to pacific measures and international harmony.
The Milwaukee Sentinal notes caution that if J Pierpont Morgan were compelled to quit his work like Porfirio Diaz he might have to leave the earth, reflecting fear of loss among leading figures of business and politics.
The speaker, Geo. Matthew Adams writing in 1910, rails against popular magazine fiction. He attacks Arctic epics by London, Curwood, and Beach, Western cowboys, detectives, divorce tales, and lurid dives into vice, calling for a return to wholesome, old fashioned literature.
The Kansas City Times notes Barr Maron argues that opponents of direct senator elections fear states may fail to elect senators under the proposed resolution, depriving representation. He asserts the public seeks a system ensuring representation after election and criticizes the standpatters as missing the point.
At the Knickerbocker Club in New York J. G. Phelps Stokes applauds country week associations preparing brief vacations for impoverished children. He notes the wholesome holidays and the curious remarks from the youngsters about rural life. A tiny East Sider asks where a farmer gets chewing gum for his cows.
A Pittsburg Post item quotes a dialogue about a pledge to join a "Don't Worry club" and a refusal citing loyalty to the home team. The exchange highlights tension between personal commitments and team allegiance.
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