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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1912
Page
6
The circulation for the nine months ending January 31, 1912, is certified by N. W. Ayer & Son of Philadelphia. Their audit is regarded as authoritative and final by advertisers in America and Europe.
Harvey L. Steele circulation manager swears the gross and net circulation of the San Antonio Daily and Sunday Light for February 1912 as printed. The report lists totals, Sunday averages, and net averages with figures for ad samples and returns. Notary Jno J Wahl verifies the oath in Bexar County Texas on March 1, 1912.
President Taft issues a proclamation urging Americans to avoid unsafe areas in Mexico and relocate to safety as unrest persists. The statement notes U S recognition of unsettled conditions, foreign threats to lives and property, and the need for Mexican authorities to restore order while welcoming Mr Madero's leadership.
Harlem resident laments pushcarts and street bargaining invading every block and cries for action. The piece compares New York unfavorably with Chicago's noise controls and calls for anti noise reform to curb street clamor and protect residents.
The text argues that the United States must defend the rights of foreign citizens and their property in Mexico, warning that if Mexico cannot enforce its laws, other nations must intervene. It cites the Monroe Doctrine and past French intervention in Mexico, noting the President’s effort to protect foreigners and calling for congressional support to widen that power.
A fragment discusses the justification for violence noting that success in future conflicts could rely on different tactics. It cautions that many massacres arose from arguments deemed less worthy, implying a lesson about motive and escalation.
A congressional debate on the Lawrence Massachusetts textile strike questions whether labor-saving machinery benefits workers. It notes 25,000 strikers averaging about $6 weekly and argues machinery boosts output, reducing skilled labor needs while not lowering product prices. The piece warns of abuses and contrasts U S tariff protection with wages against Britain and Europe.
New York Herald dispatches from Cuba and Mexico warn of brewing crises as Cuban veterans press demands and Secretary Knox warns Cuba to behave. Americans in Mexico beg Washington to avoid intervention or risk lives, with urgent calls for restraint amid looming decisive actions.
The New York American notes that life saving crews aided 1737 vessels valued at over 10 million dollars and issued 219 warnings to vessels near danger, including 137 steamers and 194 night alerts. It urges retirement pay for incapacitated service members, comparing their risks to firefighters and police.
A Philadelphia Inquirer line argues the colonel believes ex presidents deserve a third term, reflecting a political stance on presidential succession.
The Plaza stage this week showcases Willard Simms whose act draws strong laughs though he does not start the show. The Chadwick Trio and Murray K Hill deliver steady comedy while Schoen's Rough-House Kids and the Doria Opera Trio add variety. The Romano Brothers impress with flawless poses and makeup. Little Aine Menlo charms the crowd, and the Four Rianos offer a quirky finale. Overall, the bill stands as one of the venue’s best.
The Royal showcases Hap Handy and company with clever dialogue and soap bubble tricks. Bayone Whipple and company perform a witty playset while Jester and Grace charm as juvenile singers and dancers. Willisch the juggler brings amusement as the act is well received.
The Madero administration probes the seven year old National theater project, seeking value for money. The $6 million, 12 million peso structure overlooks the Alameda in Mexico City, with early findings suggesting 200,000 pesos in fraud and notable construction defects.
The Knickerbocker Press notes Colonel Roosevelt will attend to the matter immediately despite not having devised a weather formula for the heavens to follow. The remark underscores his readiness while poking at the idea of a fixed forecast guiding events.
A Pittsburg Dispatch fragment hints at a quarrel involving a colonel and Colombia. The speaker notes the colonel may be sent as a messenger, referencing a prior phrase I took Panama and a general readiness for confrontation. The text remains fragmentary and context is limited.
The St. Louis Times notes a fresh win for Maxim Silencer as Arkansas rises in prominence. Jeff Davis has not appeared in local papers for more than a week, marking a quiet period in his coverage.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes Pinchot urging thought by the American people while warning the mesh is too large, and the New York American contrasts Roosevelt’s broad reach with the scrutiny it drew at Columbus.
Memphis News-Scimitar reports Marie Henri Time requests information as authorities have not yet charged Woodrow Wilson with kidnapping Mond Lisa. Details of the investigation and potential charges remain unsettled as officials review evidence.
From Le Cri de Paris the article reports Queen Maude of Norway longings to live in England, seeking absence allowance from King Haakon who fears public discontent. It notes Norway’s civil list and public scrutiny, contrasts royal costs with former Danish allowance, and quotes a radical wish for a republic and a cottage in London.
Drifting from job to job a man seeks a quick snap and a show tonight. He dodges steady work though the boss is kind and hours are light. Once trusted friends now avoid him as he hunts pick up work for a scanty meal.
A new London school teaches women practical daily skills such as how to open a window shade ride a streetcar and trim a lamp. Courses cover packing tin cans driving nails folding clothes corking lighting a fire and selecting proper shoes. It highlights dog care sanitation theories and lectures on food prices and materials for households.
The New York Sun notes progress in Portugal as agitation for Charter Democracy advances with notable momentum and public interest building across the country.
In a Gran Opera House performance a version of The Virginian centers on a ranchman leading cowboys to pursue a cattle thief among friends, testing the hero’s commitment to duty over personal ties. A Texas town tale ends in tragedy as a dead shot ex-sheriff, defending a cache for workers, shoots his own son.
The Milwaukee Sentinel quotes the Sun Yat Sen remark about abandoning his post implying he could not gain traction in American politics. The note suggests doubts about his future influence.
The Birmingham Press reports Georgia enjoys a bumper peach crop despite frost damage that ruined the top Roosevelt delegates, offering relief for farmers and a spring outlook.
Plans to thin dense shrubbery around Central Park New York aim to open views of the green landscape to pedestrians on adjacent streets. The move reflects a broader effort to make municipal properties more widely useful for all residents.
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