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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1912

Page

4

Editors and Publishers Harrison L Beach Company

Charles 8 Diehl is named in the editorial masthead as part of the Harrison L Beach editors and publishers group.

Charles 8. Diehl Harrison L. Beach

Roosevelt Rough Neckers Clash With Republican Committee

Column blasts the Roosevelt faction for pressuring the Republican National Committee. It accuses them of trying to override party will, claiming they seek to bend rules for their agenda and attack leaders while predicting gains for Democrats in November.

Roosevelt Nebraska National Committee Republican Party Theodore Taft

Innocent Orozco Defends Treason Charge

General Pascual Orozco says he was not in service to the Madero administration when he took up arms and retired to private life, asserting the government cannot charge treason. The statement portrays him as naïve yet assertive as he explains his actions in the field.

Pascual Orozco Madero

Socialists Endorse Nonviolence In Platform Draft

Debate over violence in labor moves to the forefront as the Socialist Party of the United States adopts an anti-sabotage plank at Indianapolis. The piece contrasts Budapest riots and U.S. reform efforts, noting leaders like Roosevelt and shifts in party perception amid early 20th century politics.

Socialist Party of the United States Indianapolis Budapest Count Tisza Cooperative Commonwealth Europe United States Roosevelt

Roosevelt's possible bolt looms over 1912 GOP

The piece argues Roosevelt may bolt the Republican ticket if not nominated. It notes February statements promising to accept nomination only if tendered and to follow convention, while February beliefs about his intent shift with time and patronage pressures. It weighs the risk to the party and Roosevelt's potential impact on the GOP's future.

Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Bolt Republican Party Lairey Gamp

Orozco's Rebel Stand and Peace Open to Negotiation

The article outlines Francisco M. M. Orozco's leadership of the insurgent army against the Mexican government. It notes his threats to seize Mexico City and force the president to resign, while acknowledging his recent claims of government overreach and openness to peace terms. It concludes that a failed rebellion makes a rebel merely a fugitive citizen.

Orozco Mexico

Political realignment hints at waning party lines

The piece argues that the Republican and Democratic parties show little real difference as campaign debates focus on conservatism versus radicalism. Taft and Roosevelt, once opponents, now voice critiques aligning with socialist rhetoric. Overall, party lines appear to be dissolving with unsure political developments ahead.

Taft Theodore Roosevelt

Tickled the Buffalos A Western Kansas Telegraph Puzzle

H J Barber of Pawnee county recalls a Yankee railroad man attempting to protect telegraph poles from buffalo in Western Kansas. Poles bore white belt scratches from gnats while a Boston official ordered peg ging awls driven into posts. Buffaloes attacked, awls broke, poles fell, and remaining tools were withdrawn. A final quip hints at a silver lining in clouds that fail to float inside out.

Kansas City Journal Kansas Buffalo H. J. Barber Pawnee County Boston

Secret Ball and Hidden Truth Between Betty Culford and Morant

Betty Culford confronts Dick Morant after a ballroom ruse and poacher clash. Morant rescues her from Theydon’s pursuit, sparking a tense night of deception and confession. Betty questions Morant’s honesty but leans toward acceptance as they ride home together.

Betty Philip Theydon Theydon Dick Morant James Culford Mr. Theydon Richard Morant Raverley Eric Baverley Morant Betty Culford Baverley

England Invents Vessel Speedometer Machine

A new device developed in England performs a service on vessels similar to how a speedometer works for cars. It provides real time measurements of vessel speed to assist navigation and safety.

England

Golden bells for you and me beyond the river

Poemstanza about heavenly realms beyond the river sung in faith. Imagery includes gates of immortals, angels singing, and the glory jubilee. Mentions golden bells, the shining river, and a peaceful haven where sin and sorrow cease. Attributed to Dion De Marbelle.

Silver Sea Arden

Health in the Canal Zone Healthfulness praised by canal sanitation record

The Isthmian canal commission sanitation department reports March 1912 deaths at 4.58 per thousand overall for all 61,095 workers, with only four deaths among nearly 12,000 U.S. white employees. Typhoid and other contagious diseases are nearly abolished, suggesting smarter disease control could aid American cities.

Sanitary Department Isthmian Canal Commission Journal of the American Medical Association Department of Sanitation Canal Commission Panama Railroad Canal Zone United States

Senator Dixon Highlighted Amid Fine Weather Debate

In Chicago this week Senator Dixon is noted amid discussions of weather and public mood. The column weighs presidential prospects and urban issues, reflecting prevailing concerns and the atmosphere of the era.

Senator Dixon Chicago News

Boy at Electric Park Loses Hot Dog and Soda in Quick Theft

A nine year old boy enjoys a hot dog and white soda at Electric Park with three peers watching. The youngsters snatch the sandwich and bottle as he sets them down, then all three run off as the owner gives chase, vowing to defend his lunch.

Electric Park

The Dead Letter Office Sifts Missent Love Letters

James Rankin Young, veteran head of the dead letter office, shares tales of romance found in misaddressed mail. He cites a letter bearing the signature Your darling and other flowery closings, highlighting the challenge of tracing senders when signatures are overly sentimental.

James Rankin Young United States Popular

Half a Dollar Earned at a New York Bank

Norman B Mack recalls a tale from New York about a newsboy guiding him to a bank four doors away. He pays half a dollar for the directions and remarks the boy earned easy money, while the boy notes bank directors are paid highly in New York.

Norman B. Mack New York Popular

Macbeth Ends in Confusion Among Three Witches

In a judge’s quip, Macbeth learns the witches work in trio as one goes, one stays, and one comes. The idea of three witches simultaneously serving him proves too much for the thane.

Macbeth

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