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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
2
The article provides circulation figures for The San Antonio Light, including total daily average, separate editions, and advertiser notes. It cites offices in New York Chicago Boston and Philadelphia, with delivery and subscription details and historical publication data.
The article predicts a strong Slator victory in the Llano congressional race against James L. Slayden. It claims Slator has broad support in Bexar County and the north, while Slayden’s popularity wanes over his debt stance and management issues. It notes alleged cordial ties with national administration and debates over postmaster appointment.
The text mocks ongoing quarrels over Wilson era policy and business influence, depicting renewed clashes between the president and self styled representatives of enterprise. It portrays a heated battle against perceived lobby power and its impact on legislation.
The piece discusses a divided view of antitrust legislation under President Wilson, noting a transitional economy, widespread optimism and fear, and the influence of lobbyists. It argues that neither side explains the problem clearly while warning that business remains cautious amid regulatory pressure and tariff changes.
The proposed Safety First bill, advanced after the Empress of Ireland disaster, tightens ship safety rules. It covers ice reporting, derelict positions, and insurance for emergency calls, plus stringent construction and life saving standards. It may overlook fog navigation, with critics arguing standstill rules could impede Atlantic passage in foggy months.
The article notes the risk of navigating in fog as ships seek quick journeys. It mentions a British bill and a Washington measure shaping safety steps, with international talks advancing regulations. Emphasis falls on captaincy, crew competence, and the quest for technologies to detect nearby vessels when visibility fails.
The piece notes railroads nationwide petitioning the Interstate Commerce Commission and the public for rate increases, claiming current schedules are too low to sustain profits. It highlights New York's $149 million canal improvement plan and rail line withdrawals that hamper canal traffic, accusing railroads of harming public welfare and opposing state canal ventures.
The article discusses the North American skunk fur industry, noting yearly exports and market values. It references prices around 3 to 4.60 per unit in 1913, U.S. Department of Agriculture reports, and the popularity of skunk fur in America and Europe, with historical export figures and labeling practices for American skunk pelts as sable.
Six thousand tons of sugar lay in the Esrom’s hold near Philadelphia for a week as unloading stalled. Owners seek $10,000 demurrage for the delay while accusing others of profiteering. reports connect the sugar trade with Cuba as it faces wartime controls. Separately, Secretary Taft and Illinois official Governor Tow discuss the cost of armor plate and a possible government factory to save millions by producing own armor for the Navy.
The suffrage crisis sparks fears as threats target royal children. King George and Queen Mary show sympathy for Imperial Rustan relatives amid ongoing apprehension about anarchist activity. The Baltimore American notes public toleration of Salta woman is seen as a factor in such cases.
The Panama scheme attracts Parisians and Montenegrins? and calls to make Panama a world milling hub while warning against bringing back plague to the United States. The Milandophia Ledger notes the concern over a Parisian institution being welcome here and potential health risks.
A historical sketch praises John Wanamaker as Philadelphia’s thrift pioneer. It recounts his frugal youth, early clerical wages, and how thrift shaped his business ethos. Wanamaker’s adoption of one-price policies and employee welfare reforms are highlighted along with a note on later thrift-promoting programs.
A garbled dialogue recounts a youth’s night out linked to a party and a girl. The text blends names and fragments, mentioning sleep loss, a chase, and an alibi involving relatives and a drug store visit with unclear outcomes.
A king hosts a contest for dogs to win a golden collar. The French poodle, a dashhound, a big shaggy dog and a hero dog recount deeds. The loyal dog saves a child, earning the crown and the golden collar for his bravery.
The passage extols the United States as thriving on large men in business industry and finance. It urges collective effort to expand factories, mines, banks, and mills, praising national strength through enterprise and the widest opportunity for individual achievement.
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