San Antonio Light official paper and 1913 circulation notes
The San Antonio Light announces its official city status and documents circulation figures for May 1913, including total circulation 614,438 for May, evening edition 10,828 daily and 617 Sundays, with drafts of agency verification by MS Weaver & Son. Also lists New York, Chicago, and Boston offices and addresses.
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Suebcriptios
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Mall
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Carer
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Bueday
Crockett
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United Siatee
United Siatee New York Office—Faul Bek, Inc
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Chicago
Paul Blok, Inc
Malle Tide Bobion
Paul Block, Inc
Tha San Atfasig Light
Sundey Edison
Rely
MS. Weaver & Son
Phildulphis
Advertisere
America
Europe
San Antonio
Gentle Prisoners and High Intelligence in Hawthorne Letter
My Julian Hawthorne now in prison writes to a prison periodical urging mercy for prisoners deemed educated and refined. He argues that the “new order of prisoners” suffer from harsher treatment due to laws and prosecutors, while noting the irony of educated crime and the mails frauds connected to mining stock promotions.
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Julian Hawthorne
Scarlee
Hawthorne
Plea for Philander Knox to Lead War Effort
A dramatic call urges former Secretary of State Philander C. Knox to step forward for leadership in wartime. The speaker mocks his image and urges decisive action and bold deeds, urging Knox to discard his appearance and join the national cause.
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Philander C. Knox
Philander
Philander urged to confront Salazar in El Paso
A lurid plea urges the Honorable Philander to confront Mexican general Salazar in El Paso over the Cameron ransom case. The call touts a public show of force to avenge alleged insults and restore American prestige, promising support and a favorable reception from local residents if he acts decisively.
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Prince Albert
Philander
el Paso
Mesas
Texas
Lone Star
Vez Satanar
Tle
United States
Salazar
Cameron
Fl Paso
Philandee
Government targets Kodak trust over monopoly claims
The United States government charges the Eastman Kodak trust with monopoly and Sherman Act violations. Eastman controls much of photographic film and has used exclusive dealing and tariff protections to shield its lineup. The Essiman Company says it will not oppose the suit and will adjust practices, while Eastman argues coordinated action among US manufacturers is needed to compete globally.
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United States
Rastman Kodak Trust
Eastman Company
Eastman
England
Europe
Essiman Company
Notable Trust Criticized for Excessive US Profits and Tariff Benefit
The speaker argues that the trust has not been overly oppressive, but has extracted exorbitant profits from Americans compared with Europe and capitalized on tariffs beyond expectations. It questions the trust’s dealings with dealers, noting long-term DOJ inattention before eventual arraignment.
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Europe
Department of Justice
Votes for Women in Texas and the suffrage push
The piece argues Texas will likely join the early states in granting equal suffrage. It notes suffragettes gain ground through newspaper campaigns, front-page banners, and editorials, and contends that journalism proves more efficient than speeches in persuading public opinion. Political economy and patriotic concerns are weighed against gender equality goals.
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Texas
Crusaders
Equal Rights
Galveston ,Tribune
Fla
the Cause
Triblime
Ivihwne
United States
Lazy Irishand Day Enacted By Legislature In Washington
The law requires a husband who shirks work to support his family to earn $1.50 per day after complaint by his wife. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer notes many complaints already filed and predicts quick growth as more husbands abide by the provision, with earnings reaching about $1.80 daily within two weeks.
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Seattle
Kauston
Boling for Patna luge de Bend Tynes executive mard
Coraleana Sun notes a planned meeting with the engineer tomorrow morning to finalize gate plans for transporting goods. The effort aims to enter a large, future oriented project with careful waste use and solid foundation despite cautious, limited funding.
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Patnaluge de Bend Tynes
Mard
Howard
Unclear text fragment from Granbury Nowe
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss progress in Texas couples and families, claiming better homes, teams, vehicles, and education improve contentment and reduce caste divisions. It asserts such investments are the best, comparing to primitive roads and costly good roads, with reference to Granbury Nowe.
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Texas
Granbury
Office Lift Prank Endangers Partners at Dodson Finch
In a London office a playful mischief by Junior Clerk Jones triggers a chain of events. The automatic lift stalls with Brown and Todbury Finch blocked inside, as Jones later confesses his joke to Mr. Finch who orders him to leave the firm. A afternoon lunch and a misread payoff reveal the prank's high stakes and the partner's stern response.
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London
Messrs. Dodson Finch & Tod
Sol
Silky
Totlentain Hotspur
Jones
Pwr. Jones
Fogin
Brown
Betas
Geantor
Mr. Jones
Autama Beall
Mr.town
Todbury Finch
Sturomings
Nini
Presonby Jones
Mr. Brown
Stemmings
Tively
Ma Ill Hasthy
Stenmings Iid
Bir
Todbury
Aninas
Mr. Finch
Inginn Post
Dag
Finch
Pinel
Bluebell
Bluchelt
Heling
Tedbury
New Florida Bill Seeks Cheap Passenger Travel and Free Meals
A proposed measure in Florida aims to cap train fares at 85 cents between all trap points and requires rail companies to offer passengers three free meals daily. It also mandates magazines and cigars at cost, plus fruit or sweets for women and children’s toys. Critics say the bill favors common carriers and faces political scrutiny.
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New York Evening
Magogne
Worldz Ilense
Representativ
Florida
Vailesall Commission
Shane
Randy
Florida Times-Union Suy
Times-Union
Florida House
Cotton crop outlook fuels debate on world demand
The May 25 government crop report offers little clarity on whether the South can meet expected American cotton demand. Analysts note rising European consumption and forward sales, while weather, heat, and drought remain key risks influencing supply as the new crop year approaches.
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Wall Street Journal
Manchester
Destruction of tons of eggs sparks British press debate
The London Opinion laments officials destroying three and a half tons of eggs. It argues waste harms national material and warns a wave of sadness will follow. It contrasts naval pride with domestic food policy and mocks political arguments about empire and vigilance.
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Indiananows News
London
Unisne
Bao
Great Britain
Ireland
Sana
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Kodak Trust
the Light's Daily Story
Gan
George
Tyr
Dave
Etoek
Res
Dodson, Finch & Dodson
Ike
Dean
Taft
Tedhy
Detroit View Press
the Dreadnaught
Mea
Vipin
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