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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
4
The text urges taxpayers to demand assurances of honest, efficient use of bond funds for city projects and calls for council support of a supervising engineer. It also discusses Mexico policy, Mexican exodus of Americans, and US responsibility for citizens abroad and at home.
The article recalls President Taft issuing a warning for Americans to leave Mexico quickly while a large U S Army force sat near the border at San Antonio. Mexicans in the region interpreted the move as a potential national policy prelude and many abandoned their homes and enterprises after costly investments.
Sir John Lubbock born 1834 dies in England. banker and first president of the Institute of Bankers. long political career from 1865 to 1890 as MP, then peer as Lord Avebury. He helped finance acts on finance and education and authored pioneering works on prehistoric times and civilization linked to Darwin.
The obituary lauds his extensive scientific studies and investigations. Key works such as Origin and Metamorphoses of Insects Ants Bees and Wasps and Senses Instincts and Intelligence of Animals earned worldwide applause. He is praised as a premier authority among scientists and a popular, instructive author.
The Lion notes rising US and European preparations for a boom in ocean commerce. Portland Maine considers dredging and pier expansion to become a trans Atlantic port, while Southwest Texas is urged to pursue Port Aransas deep water harbor to boost San Antonio access and regional growth.
The New York Tribune argues that tolls at Panama fall under international treaty interpretation, not domestic affairs. It notes Senator Chamberlain and others miscast the issue, stressing the Hay-Pauncefote treaty made the tolls international and tied to treaty interpretation rather than domestic matters.
The Memphis News-Scimitar notes that religious groups sought funds to host Billy Sunday in Cincinnati. Sunday would join a multiweek revival only if a 10 000 seat tabernacle was built and a 20000 dollar guarantee fund raised to pay him, reflecting his belief in both faith and prudent finance.
The C O D parcel post system allows payment upon delivery up to 160 dollars with a 50 dollar insurance, a ten cent parcel stamp fee covers collection, and rural carriers may receive as well as deliver parcels, per Temple Telegram report.
The Auburn Citizen suggests practical apprenticeship in trade as the sure path to commercial efficiency, contrasting it with college faculties seen as idealistic. It argues the business world rewards studied consideration of conditions over theory.
The Dallas News advocates dividing Texas into smaller states, arguing the split fits regional needs and links to evolving Southwest interests. It cites the appeal of senatorial posts and similar ambitions as a major driver of subdivision.
Dollabella Powney moves next to Mr Randall in Ac raman's Road and a comical near‑collision leads to an accident that bonds them. She helps him after a ladder fall and learns he staged the mishap for her to attend Red Cross lectures. Their near disaster ends with two houses becoming one.
John A. Lomax signs a letter from Austin dated June 18 commending the newspaper for strong editorials in favor of the University of Texas educational bond amendment. He states the editorials are persuasive, well argued, and conducted in admirable temper. The notice specifies letters must be signed.
A Houston street bootblack boasts a five cent sign yet traps customers with a nickel tale. The darker man pays a nickel for a shine but the vendor grants a ten cent service to a reluctant spender, boasting he “knows that man” and recalling past shiners who favored nickels. The scene ends with the customer meekly paying a dime.
A Birmingham News report outlines a scheme to colonize Roumanian Jews in Texas and the American Southwest. Supporters include Mayor Blankenburg and Philadelphia leaders who want a stock company, a $1,000,000 fund, and initial movement of 1000 people, with emphasis on Americanization and avoiding overcrowding.
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