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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1913
Page
4
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The San Antonio Light reports February 4 1913 total circulation 606 541 copies with daily evening average 21401 and Sunday 24488. Net paid daily averages were 19842 and 20291 respectively. Harvey L Steele circulation manager swore to accuracy on March 3 1913 before Notary John J Wahl. The Association of American Advertisers certified nine months ending June 30 1912 and N W Ayer & Sons certified nine months ending January 1 1912.
Dispatches announce Greece has captured Janina with a 32000 strong garrison marking a decisive moment in the Turkey Balkan War. Independent reports say Turkey seeks mediation while allies press on with siege warfare and debated terms of settlement.
The piece argues San Antonio has long hosted Mexican revolutions from Madero to Vasquez Gomez, noting the city’s proximity to the border, the role of U.S. stance toward Mexico, and the cheerful portrayal of revolutionary figures who visit the city while denouncing plots to alter conditions. It suggests headlines may misplace the city near the border and warns against scaring tourists.
The article recalls Turkey conceding an irreducible minimum at a prior conference and notes the allies would not resume talks without a large indemnity. It suggests Turkey is unlikely to gain peace on any terms other than those set by the allies.
A public warning about Congress and the Democratic party failing to equip the U S army. The piece blasts feeble numbers and late action, accusing lawmakers of trading votes for local favors and betraying the country. It ties pension criticism to the mishandling of military readiness and coast defense funding.
The text condemns lawmakers who cut military spending, arguing that one battleship instead of two and reduced army efficiency will lead to higher future bills. It warns that incompetence will be charged to Congressmen and the pension rolls will grow due to poor preparation.
A San Antonio plant discussion warns that anger harms health and profits. A calm employee recalls using restraint over insult and highlights that temper gains nothing, with doctors noting temper outbursts shorten life and hurt business outcomes.
The Kansas City Journal argues that 95,000,000 Americans unite in praise of the dynamiters’ conviction, viewing it as a stand against thuggery rather than a strike against organized labor. It dismisses demagogic rhetoric and asserts juried evidence proves guilt.
A young woman touring hangars with a mechanic asks what happens if an engine stops in flight. The guide replies that three men are aloft in France with engines stalled and cannot descend, starving while awaiting rescue.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch says Wilson’s Cabinet, except for Bryan and Lane, is little known but forms a fine body of men. It calls the group a novel and promising idea to bring fresh viewpoints into presidential counsels aligning with his democratic notion of returning affairs to the people and a larger forum of discussion.
The South in the Cabinet shows strong progressive tones with no factionalism or sectionalism. The cabinet is expected to align with its chief, reflecting courage and progressiveness, according to the St. Louis Times.
In the Republic of Mexico the younger Diaz declares his candidacy for the presidency. He says he can win if peace is kept with Huerta and the polls are secured by soldiers, presenting the election as the will of the people with limited violence. The piece notes voters face a stark choice between death and Diaz’s presidency.
Valeska Suratt stars in The Kiss Waltz a two act operetta style farce noted for risqué flirtations and a parade of bald heads. George Baldwin Harry Mac Donough Jr and Theodore Lorraine deliver standout performances as the piece straddles rule bound comedy and liberated drama.
Daniel William Schilling presents Destiny a dramatic vaudeville piece to be staged at the Plaza featuring a young reporter hero and a downfall story based on Bryant. Wins and Hassen open the bill with balancing feats and animal parody by Charles and Madeline Dunbar. Garnet Raymond replaces ill Gretchen Knorr with storiette songs and a suffragette address.
The Kansas City Journal notes critics feel sympathy for Mr. Wilson over his upcoming burdens while suggesting attention should turn to who will lead the administration, hinting at Colonel Bryan’s possible role.
Wallace Gillpatrick argues Americans must study Mexico to grasp its people and history. He notes Mexico's mixed Indian Spanish heritage, the Moorish influence, and the enduring social challenges from conquest to modern nationhood. He cites Diaz and Madero as sincere leaders misunderstood by contemporaries.
The Los Angeles Tribune suggests Wall Street aided Huerta with a $30,000,000 loan arranged with U.S. capitalists. It claims Madero failed to secure such financing, while Wall Street allegedly moved quickly to back Diaz and Huerta, implying foreknowledge of the coup and urging intervention.
A note in Tid Bits argues tobacco use in moderation may bolster disease resistance. It cites experiments claiming tobacco smoke destroys cholera and other bacilli, mentions Greenach workhouse and Hamburg cigar factories with low cholera impact, yet warns excessive smoking weakens immunity.
A person named Diaz asserted over many years that his position was correct, up to a defined point, reflecting a lengthy belief in his own correctness.
An agitated man rushed into the Associated Charities waving a gram for a Will Come at once message and tried to obtain a half fare ticket for El Paso. Mrs Haley suspected a common ruse and ordered an investigation. El Paso replies say the man and his wife are faking a canvass to gain charity.
The article argues forests have health benefits beyond economy by moderating winds and heat, promoting rainfall and reducing drought. It notes cholera outbreaks decline in wooded districts and rise in barren areas, citing Allahabad as an example where barracks with dense tree cover fared better than those with few trees, illustrating the health value of forests.
A brief item from the New York Evening Sun notes an inquiry into how many men would walk from New York to Washington to vote. The piece emphasizes voter willingness and the distance involved in a civic act.
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