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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
4
Entry details show postal matter processed in San Antonio Texas with specified amounts and a press agency listing. The fragment references advertising or distribution roles tied to the O Beckwith agency and Tribune/Iribune buildings in New York.
Harvey L. Steele circulation manager swears the May 1911 net paid daily circulation totals for The San Antonio Light are correct. John J. Wahl notary public oversees swearing in San Antonio Texas with official seal.
Oxford University ends Greek as mandatory, sparking rejoicing among some students and a few critics who fear a decline in classics. Advocates warn Greek remains a noble vehicle of thought, valued for its history and aesthetic contribution despite English dominated modern life.
In a reflection on classical studies, the author notes Greek remains valuable despite modern universities pushing utilitarian curricula. The joy is reserved for those who study the Homeric hexameter and the original prose of Thucydides, beyond material advancement.
A Chicago reminiscence quixotically recounts historic brutal feats from rough and tumble to modern gilling. The piece traces gouging, biting, and cheek enlargement practices, noting Chicago’s revival “back of the stock yards” and a claim by Cincinnati over origin.
Edward Hines, Chicago lumberman linked to Lorimer’s campaign, was asked to resign by Union League directors who will wait for the Lorimer election investigation before acting. Hines refused. the club's delay implies possible expulsion as new evidence mounts and Lorimer faces likely unseating.
The subject Fra Elbertus from TF East Aurora has clippers applied to his hair, aiming to equalize weight inside and outside.
The bustling city harvest raises expectations as the 17-20 year old honey crop in San Antonio outpaces Uvalde, signaling a standout season for local beekeeping and apiary sales.
A London physician claims flute playing may extend life, a view weighed by whether it occurs within a community that tolerates lynching. The statement ties health to social context and local violence norms.
Austin weighs two water reservoir plans while expressing indifference to the contractor, emphasizing a functional dam outcome over vendor choice. The decision centers on project scope and cost rather than bidding entities.
In a local power struggle, reform-minded factions at city hall face resistance from entrenched stand-patters as governance direction stalls.
The Boston Globe reports that investigators may determine whether the explosion aboard the Maine stemmed from external or internal forces. Time has lessened the urgency, and Spain's decision to send no representative to the wreck site is considered wise.
The article notes a costly task to drain subsiding waters and use spade work on the harbor bottom to fully expose the hull. This will let experts or even laymen determine if the vessel’s primary explosion originated inside or outside the hull.
The source argues the Maine explosion did not cause the Spanish war but accelerated its onset. It emphasizes the incident as one of several factors shaping the fate of Spain and the nation. The tone suggests a newspaper editorial stance asserting broader causes behind the conflict.
The Providence Journal notes that if events unfold smoothly, the world will soon learn what happened on the night of February 15 1898 and accept the verdict reached.
The war department favors sinking the wreck of the battleship Maine in deep Atlantic waters arguing the hull offers education value only if it serves a practical purpose. Some papers oppose reviving memories, urging no need to remember the Maine as U.S. and Spain now neighborly.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues that if the Maine explosion is proven to be internal, the war's last tangible excuse vanishes, and concludes that the isl anders are not worth the sacrifice of money and men.
A wish is expressed that a final report identify whether the hull explosion originated from outside or inside. The note notes justice to Spain to clear any stigma, reflecting international curiosity and pressure for clarity.
The text recalls a Sunday sermon misattribution about Sodom and Camorra being cities destroyed for sin. It reflects on Col. Johnston and Col. Tom in a reflective, slightly comical frame as the speaker notes a writer’s quip and a ruffled response.
Mayoress Ella Wilson of Hunnewell faces insurgent pressure while Roosevelt denies clear endorsement of Tat ARY for 1912. Father Murphy offers a direct definition of squeshed, Abdul Hamid’s seraglio furniture is put up for sale, Mormon leaders keep homes intact, and Uvalde celebrates a record honey crop as the reel turns.
Mack's Monthly argues cities vary little in quality and waste. systems cause waste. Public opinion calls for direct primaries for candidates especially legislators and municipal officials, local referenda, and recall to influence policy. It predicts a nationwide shake up of city governments and elimination of county governments where possible.
A senator at the New Willard praises Pierpont Morgan for keeping loyal friends. He recalls a multimillionaire’s boast about securing a job under Morgan twenty years ago and his willingness to do any task to stay close to him.
The narrator recalls a June day at Van Cortlandt Park where golfing journalists discuss former stars and current assignments while rain falls. A golfer named McTeeg introduces others and jokes about reporters covering fires and rewrites. The piece ends as the golfers continue playing in the rain.
A speaker rejects gloom and fretting, urging bold, cheerful resolve. He claims personal wealth is health and vows to face any loss nobly, defying sorrow with firm stoicism and a cheerful attitude.
Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson are seen as strong Democratic presidential contenders with Judson Harmon also in the mix. William Jennings Bryan weighs options as party figures gauge the field.
A passenger rings a bell to stop a streetcar by mistake and pays a nickel as the conductor jokes about the cost. In court, a defendant delays trial over mistaken dates tied to the prohibition election, then jokes about the voting outcome.
Fire Chief Bishop arrives at city hall each morning between 10 30 and 11 o clock to report to the mayor. He walks from the Locomobile station on Travis street and notifies the on duty fireman that he is bound for city hall. If a fire occurs his driver will lead the way and the Locomobile often arrives first, signaling the start of the call.
A 1910 poem parodies reform rhetoric as a boy proclaims that officeholders should be fired and workers replaced by the public’s wishes. It satirizes blaming labor and producers while heralding an easy street through political change.
Barr Macon reports William T. Hornaday of the New York Zoological Park calls for immediate action to halt destruction of song and game birds. He warns grandchildren may visit a public aviary to study bird life if people do not protest, noting widespread slaughter beyond city suburbs.
The fire chief waited with companions at the city hall east entrance for a car that vanished. An elevator from the third floor produced a siren-like whistle, traced to Frank Keller the elevator operator who can reproduce the siren on the fire chief’s locomotive.
A Salt Lake editor confesses uncertainty whether a fichu is clothing or food. In Kentucky the item appears wearable to the girl and edible-looking to the man, illustrating the differing viewpoints in fashion and appetite.
The article notes the automobile spurred a road building movement with states creating good road systems to form a national network. It compares this to the Roman empire’s unifying influence, citing Harper's Weekly.
The postmaster general says the department now operates on a paying basis and the Providence Journal notes this aligns with the house of representatives push to investigate the change.
Mrs. Leslie Carter declares bankruptcy and blames ruined gowns for her downfall, a history echoed as many actresses take up Salome dancing to cope with rising costs and fading stardom.
A Los Angeles judge orders brain surgery on a man who persistently steals bicycles to stop him removing wheels, in a case reported by the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Pittsburg Dispatch notes that the new Portuguese republic constitution is expected to eclipse those of Oklahoma and Arizona, signaling bold, far reaching reforms and a potential historical benchmark.
Kansas calls for a large labor force to help harvest wheat damaged by hard freezes drought and other harsh conditions. The appeal emphasizes a ruined crop and the need for workers to salvage the yield.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes mummies selling at $11,000 each in England and mentions a local offer to give away an unspecified quantity for free. The remark highlights a striking price gap and a willingness to dispose of mummies without charge.
In a Mix the antagonist removing his coat and spitting on his mitts signals he will not fight or will be defeated, as noted by the New York Evening World.
The Memphis News-Scimitar quotes Governor Woodrow Wilson joking that he had not given the presidency much thought, urging him to stop kidding about the matter.
The Chattanooga Times reports that Richard LeGallienne’s wife files for divorce arguing no woman can live with a poet. It notes his lavish lifestyle and that steak and potatoes are too high as part of the hardship.
The Kansas City Star quotes Gov Woodrow Wilson asserting New Jersey would be famed for something beyond its reputation as a birthplace of trusts. The remark hints at future state achievements under his influence.
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