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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1913
Page
6
The Sun newspaper reports February 1913 circulation totals. The total daily average for the evening edition reached 21 491 copies while the Sunday edition posted 24 438. Net paid daily averages were 19 842 for the evening and 20 281 for the Sunday edition.
The piece argues for unprecedented protection for Woodrow Wilson citing an epidemic of criminal threats. It notes heightened danger to reformers like Wilson and District Attorney Whitman, amid graft investigations and rising urban crime, calling for extremely strong guard measures.
The piece argues that the city needs better streets to stop draining social and business growth. It notes that poor pavements drive residents and investors away, undermining San Antonio's reputation and prospects. The writer insists improved roadways are essential for the city to attract capital and people.
Urgent push argues streets must be built with a single chartered method. The city should require joint funding by property owners and the city with no options or exceptions. Any multiple methods invite confusion, delays, and uneven burdens on neighbors.
The piece surveys likely Wilson administration ambassadors to France Germany Russia and England, highlighting McCombs Thomas Olney and others. It notes calls for trained diplomacy, cites Henry Lane Wilson in Mexico as precedent, and discusses fittingness and political influence in postings.
The piece argues that few Americans can accept ambassadorial posts abroad unless provided with adequate salaries or allowances. It cites Harvard President Eliot as an example who declined due to wealth limits, noting only the wealthy can sustain the social duties of the role. It mentions Olney, Thomas, and McCombs as possible candidates and questions the feasibility for others to manage Paris or St Petersburg duties.
The piece summarizes Ty Cobb’s series on life as a ball player. It highlights his claim that confidence and determination are essential to success on the field and in any field. It notes Cobb’s belief that belief in personal ability leads to top performance and respect, linking athletic achievement to broader professional success.
The Birmingham News reports the Washington arrival of the woman suffrage group as a disgrace to the capital and says the reaction among decent men may help advance equal suffrage more than any prior event. It condemns the treatment of women by a mob as humiliating and unbecoming.
In parts of Peru a suitor must attend mass at the same hour as the woman he loves for 30 days to prove devotion. On the thirtieth day he offers her holy water as she leaves church. If she accepts, marriage may follow. if another man wins her heart she declines with humor.
The Grand Opera House hosted Neil O'Brien's Great American Minstrels, praised as distinctly American and wholesome. Stars include Neil O'Brien as General Nuisance, with notable turns by William H. Hallett, Eddie Gates, Harry Van Fossen, Eddie Mazie, and Al Fontaine in a two-part program featuring a Philippine service spoof and a nature themed segment with colonial costumes and contrasts.
The Mexican Herald argues that recent brigand raids on Atlixco underscore the need to restore order and curb anarchy in Mexico. It condemns illiberal democracy as harmful, calls for a strong central govern ment to protect industry and landowners, and urges peace for daily work and national stability.
The piece notes tuberculosis deaths fell in New York City from 215.8 to 177.3 per 100000 between 1901 1911 but the share of deaths from TB remained 11.6 percent each period. It argues improved living conditions cut deaths but did not end the disease and calls for broader societal effort and funding to eradicate tuberculosis.
The editorial urges a prudent government stance toward Mexico, advocating for aid via forbearance and moral pressure to promote a stable government. It emphasizes selecting a peaceloving ambassador and a patient, sagacious approach to avoid a crisis for the new administration.
A Boston Globe note says next week the country will see two ex-presidents not on speaking terms, reflecting public friction between former leaders.
A collection of editorials critiques the Monroe Doctrine and U.S. restraint in foreign policy. They discuss potential dangers of American intervention in Mexico and challenges to authority in Latin America, Europe, and Asia, urging cautious diplomacy and warning against overreach. The pieces name major papers like New York Sun Chicago Inter Ocean Washington Star Washington Herald Milwaukee Leader Philadelphia Record.
The era of Huerta as provisional president is questioned as treachery and assassination accusations cloud his legitimacy. Papers debate recognition by foreign powers and demand de facto stability, while officials weigh the need for clear explanations and public consent. David Engart of Macon Missouri inherits 1,000,000 dollars.
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