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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
4
The New York Chicago and Boston offices of Paul Block Inc are shown with street addresses including 260 Fifth Avenue New York Tremont Building Boston and Mailers Building Chicago.
The San Antonio Light reported February 1913 total circulation at 605,541 copies with a daily average of 21,491 for the evening edition and 22,438 for the Sunday edition. Net paid daily averages were 19,842 and 20,201 copies respectively.
The brief inaugural address by President Wilson advocates conservative progressivism and national reform. It decries haste, calls for justice as a motto, and outlines tariff, currency, labor, and natural resource policies to curb private interests and expand governmental duties.
The piece describes Mexican bandits near Douglas Arizona firing on Ninth Cavalry troops across the border. It weighs options for U S action, noting Huerta’s weak position, potential international issues, and the risk of American soldiers entering Mexican soil. The author urges immediate cessation of cross border shooting to protect American citizens on their side.
President Wilson frames the national crisis around health sanitation and economy, urging reform and collective effort. He appeals to patriotic and forward-looking citizens to support his policies, emphasizing dedication over triumph and asking honest men to stand with him.
The New York World urges Texas to mind its own business on the Mexican border urging restraint from governors like Colquitt. It warns unilateral military demonstrations risk US force and stresses Texas must accept national sovereignty and avoid provoking war.
The writer defends Texas and dismisses World War I era accusations of Mexican invasion plans. He argues the United States should mind its own business and that Texas would handle foreign affairs better, noting New York ignorance of Texas geography and ridiculing calls for federal intervention.
Ambassador Wilson warns against lurid Mexico City stories from some special correspondents. He says AP reports are dependable and that colored tales will end a correspondent's service. The Utica Observer notes AP corrections when misstatements occur.
The piece notes Montana’s Judith Basin yielded 7,000,000 bushels of wheat in 1912 with potential to reach 40,000,000. It argues encroaching wheat cultivation tightens ranch ranges, driving meat prices up and boosting South American supply as tariff policy shifts.
The Utica Observer praises Henry Lane Wilson as a prudent and correct ambassador to Mexico. It commends his tact during a delicate period and notes the embassy as a refuge for foreigners, hoping for his safety as events unfold.
The Boston Globe questions whether hatpins protruding beyond half an inch should be regulated. It ponders protective coverings for bystanders and whether hatpin length requires statutory control. The editorial laments time spent on hatpins versus bigger issues.
Bruce Ranklin a frontier colonel sees Monica and rival George Vance in distress on a leaking boat. He offers to swap places so Vance may live, guiding a rescue by a paddle steamer arriving as the island crisis ends.
The Chicago Post reports Abdul Hamid condemns divorce remarks while in custody. The article frames his stance as part of a broader discussion on marriage and personal restraint, noting his status as a prisoner and suggesting ongoing agitation.
In San Antonio a joint recital by violinist Jules Falk and pianist Arthur Fischer impressed with high artistry. Falk opened with a Hayden sonata and Schubert Ave Maria, with Zephyr drawing particular praise. Fischer won over the audience with Liszt Hongroise eight and Bach E major concerto, while accompanist Malcolm Magnier offered refined support.
The St Cecilia's Harmony Circle met yesterday in St Cecilia's auditorium with Rev Father Fuhrwerk Rev Father Joseph Jacobi Rev Mother M Eugenia as honored guests. A varied program featured hymns classes violin and piano solos readings talks and addresses by area musicians and clergy.
The meeting drew a large turnout with veterans as guests of honor. Mrs. Mattie Walthall Leman was elected historian. General Polley of Floresville spoke on Hood's Texas Brigade and donated a copy of his book. A high school essay medal was announced for May 8, to honor General Bee. New members and honorary members were named.
The Travis School Mothers' Club meets Friday at 3 45 pm at the school. Dr Mary L Burnham speaks on A Mothers Responsibility to Her Daughter. Fourth grade pupils perform a musical program. Hostesses are Mesdames Guy S McFarland A Maracheau Ben Clemens and A D Evans.
The San Antonio Pen Women schedule a 10 o'clock tomorrow called meeting at the Gunter Hotel to elect a delegate for the Southern Women Writers meeting set for April 15 16 17 in Richmond Virginia. All members urged to attend.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Travis Park Methodist Church.
The Eleanor Brackenridge School Mothers' Club will meet at 3:45 Friday afternoon at the school. Dr. Mary L. Burnham will speak on Morals Among School Children.
The Tuesday Musical Club met at Mrs. Eli Hertzberg’s home to discuss Tannhauser with leaders Mrs. A. M. Fischer and Mrs. Edwina Snider. The program featured papers on Wagner’s inspiration, motifs from the opera, overture performances, vocal solos by Zaleme Herff and Mrs. Clarence Northrup Jones, chamber pieces by the Guinn family, and additional solos accompanied by pianists and organists.
The Alamo Mission Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas will present a Texas flag to the Johnson School at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon. Appropriate exercises will be held.
The Jewish Literary Club will hold a regular business meeting tomorrow evening at 8:80 o'clock.
The Parish Aid of Christ Church will convene at 10 oclock tomorrow morning at the home of Mrs. Guy 8. McFarland. The gathering aims to plan charitable activities and discuss upcoming services.
Four year old Japanese singer Little Hatsu Taniki performs English songs at the Plaza this week. She will host a matinee reception for school children to meet the audience. The program also features Joseph Jefferson and his players in the sketch 1999 about a future where women rule the home.
Charles Schweitzer celebrated his fourteenth birthday Monday at his parents home in West End Kentucky and Bandera avenues. A heart shaped cake with candles, hot chocolate, fruit, candy, and mini candy baskets. games and a guessing contest provided a cheerful evening. Guests included Beatrice Johnson, Mat tie Goodin, Eugenia DeAhna, Irvin Gaubatz, Marie Meyer, Gracie Johnson, Roy Gilmore, Archie Gilmore, Perry O Banion, Val Gillette, Bernie Meyer, and others. Assisting hosts were Mrs L Johnson and Miss Alice Mockert.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Gutzeit hosted an elaborate Saturday dinner party complimenting Mr and Mrs Adolph Toepperwein. Guests included Mr and Mrs Toepperwein, Mr and Mrs Otto Meerscheidt, Mr and Mrs Albert Friederich, Mr and Mrs Henry Wagner Jr, Mr and Mrs J Reybould, Mr and Mrs M Burataivitch, Mr and Mrs L T Waters, and Mr and Mrs G A Lowther. Cards and a deputy prize were awarded to each guest.
A grand prize mask ball organized by the Jewish Literary group was postponed from Wednesday night and will be held tonight at Turner E. The event features a formal costume theme and aims to raise funds for community programs.
Miss Olivette Furman hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Five Hundred Club at Mrs. H. Lieber’s Elmira street home. Prizes were awarded to Judith Joyce and Carrie Figh after the games, followed by refreshments served to a list of members and guests including Winona Furman Olivette Furman and Mrs. Lieber.
Cards announce the marriage of Edith Simp son to Richard Grant Halter. The ceremony is set for 8 p m Thursday March 13 at St Mark's Church.
The Dramatic Club plans a formal anniversary dinner in the pink room at the Gunter Monday evening. An after dinner stunt party will be unique and entirely informal for members and associate members to enjoy.
Mrs. Ernest Dietzmann and Mr. and Mrs. Emery Wolf along with their children of Batavia New York visit San Antonio for the spring and summer. Professor Wolf is due to arrive in late May.
Miss M. Eleanor Brackenridge remains ill while aboard her brother’s yacht Navidad off Port Laveca. The San Antonio Congress of Mothers and city well wishers regret they cannot honor her with the planned birthday reception this afternoon.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will entertain with musicals on Friday and Saturday evenings April 4 and 5 for the benefit of charity.
Mrs R Y Adam 706 Guenther street hosted a tea for Miss Alma Earl of Chicago yesterday afternoon. Mrs Adam was assisted by Mrs R C Lehman and Mrs Gus Zalmanzig presided at the coffee urn. About sixty callers were received during the afternoon.
A teacher during reading period teaches contractions. She writes cannot and can't on the board and illustrates their meaning. A student answers that a contraction is something ain’t all there and what is there stands for what ain’t there.
Seven hundred invitations for a Friday dinner honoring the Retail Merchants Association have been mailed by the Chamber of Commerce. The Home Products committee arranged the event to precede the Made in San Antonio exhibit opening Monday at 117 Main Avenue. Five manufacturers are expected to display, with the exhibit running from March 10 to March 15 and preparations underway for large crowds.
The Jobbers and Manufacturers' division of the Chamber of Commerce fixed the excursion date for March 25. About 150 business men will travel on a special six coach train with a band, making stops at Leming Pleasanton Jourdanton Charlotte Fowlerton Big Wells Carrizo Springs Crystal City LaPryor and Uvalde.
Fragment from Detroit Free Press notes some progressives still deny the war’s end and cling to old battles. The line reflects ongoing partisan sentiment and a reminder of wartime rhetoric persisting in public discourse.
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