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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
4
Founded January 20 1881 the San Antonio Light and the San Antonio Gazette form the paper’s leadership. The editors and publishers listed are Charles B Diehl and Harrison L Each. Exclusive Leased Wire Report of the Associated Press. Entered at the San Antonio post office as second class matter.
The piece warns that anger over suffrage disturbances risks mobs harming suffragettes or sacred spaces. It cites riots, vandalism, and attacks on churches, urging the government to curb outrages before tragedy occurs and insisting law, not mobs, must punish abuses.
A Dallas-born gentleman named Holland visited San Antonio and offered extensive political guidance. The piece notes San Antonio is imperfect and could learn certain things from Dallas, but also expresses regret over the unsolicited advice given to the local populace.
Edward A. Ross argues gifts of ill earned wealth should be cast back to the giver until repentance. The piece critiques his logic and discusses Rockefeller rebates, noting legal change and the danger of confiscating wealth from the wicked. It questions judging ill gotten money and the fate of Captain Kidd’s treasure.
A syndicated editorial argues against turning church attendance into a marketable commodity. It warns the social and spiritual harms of hypocrisy and material reward, and states true churchgoing should foster spiritual growth and reverence for a Supreme Being.
The Corpus Christi Caller criticizes public schools for overemphasizing classical study and underpreparing students for practical life. It argues Latin and trig are not profitable and urges more hands on training in shop and domestic science to better prepare learners for modern realities.
Cincinnati smoke inspector lauds a locomotive equipped to eliminate smoke as a wise business move. The device, though costly upfront, would lower coal bills long term and promote public comfort by reducing smoke in rail operations.
The Mexican situation deepens as the United States declares Tampico an open port while Huerta threatens closure. A cargo of arms for the Constitutionalists heads for Tampico, complicating Niagara Falls mediation efforts and stirring national concerns.
William Jennings Bryan will open the summer chautauqua in North Carolina on July Fourth. The secretary of state also agreed to join the circuit, signaling a tranquil national scene with peace in Mexico Colorado Michigan and West Virginia and no major government actions needed.
Ralph Morton meets Edith Hale’s father in a tense talk about his engagement. Mr Hale questions Tom Morton’s actions, while Ralph asserts Edith’s engagement to him and reveals his long love for Edith. The scene ends with Tom Morton’s presence at a nearby table, heightening tension.
The piece argues that nationwide labor distribution would reduce unemployment and stresses the danger of a large class of one occupation workers. It notes the rise of mass unemployment, the risk they pose as potential burdens, and the value of diversifying skills as a fallback.
A fashion hint introduces a beauty-spot veil with a silk bat and ball design set in open mesh. The piece proclaims support for the national sport and comes in any shade with natural colored bat and ball.
A fox boasting of cleverness tries to trick a stork into sharing a fish. The stork outsmarts him by catching and keeping the dinner, proving pride leads to loss.
A Detroit Free Press clipping reports a plan to silence early wakeups by borrowing the neighbor’s lawn mower the night before. The cheeky scheme targets the neighbor who normally rouses the speaker at 4 am.
The article praises Belgium’s thrift policy teaching children to save and spend wisely. It describes government savings banks using adhesive stamps, rural distribution of stamps, and endowment policies payable at various ages. It contrasts Belgium’s low poverty with the United States' lack of thrift education, noting American efforts to teach thrift through schools and home gardens.
The Chicago Post argues that Congress repeats billion dollar sessions, as Democrats clutter departments with duplicative bureaus and medical services. It urges consolidating agencies, ending costly inefficiencies, and running government on business principles to cut spending.
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