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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
6
The Light reports February 1912 circulation totals of 557 812 copies with daily averages 19052 for the evening edition and 20378 for the Sunday edition. Net daily circulation after adjustments was 17581 evening and 19024 Sunday with the smallest daily total 18213 on Feb 12 and the largest 21192 on Feb 27.
A March 10 presidential remark on recalling judicial decisions is linked to Goethean figures by Allen Wilson Porterfield. He likens Taft and Roosevelt to Egmont and Gotz, tracing despotism themes through republican politics and the idea that strong leaders confront mob rule and legal uniformity.
A pamphlet argues that chloroform offers a painless death for condemned prisoners, potentially replacing gallows and electric chair. It notes acceptance in the East and North, suggests prisoners might self-administer, and predicts warden fear with a sponge and cone image.
The piece argues a Goethean lens on Roosevelt Taft and Taft’s imitators, noting Roosevelts fans and critics alike. It contrasts Taft and Roosevelt, paints Taft as cautious but banquet prone, and links their fates to a broader dramatic satire culminating in Alba’s fatal end.
The passage argues for moving executions from public or melodramatic rituals to swift formal methods. It claims a quiet chloroform execution would be more impressive and corrective, less maudlin, and painless, reducing societal cruelty toward murderers.
Captain Amundsen says Dr. Cook likely reached the North Pole first based on maps data and talks with Cook. He accepts Peary may have reached it too but argues Cook arrived first and would be first to the South Pole if Scott finds traces upon return. He criticizes explorers as egoistic and driven to secure ends.
Washington correspondence reports Col Cecil Lyon, a Texas Republican figure, rode a train with a Fort Worth & Denver official and helped supervise a wrecking crew at a derailment, staying up until 2 a.m. to clear the damaged track after observing the superintendent at work.
The Hartford Courant notes that Colonel Roosevelt appears to defer any explicit tariff discussion to a different occasion. The remark suggests the tariff issue may be postponed and addressed later rather than in the current context.
In the Pensacola Journal a line notes Harmon holds the same berth as the Boston Nationals in the National league, highlighting a cellar position comparison within the leagues.
The writer explains the Audubon society name from John J. Audubon and outlines aims to study and protect birds. Capt M B Davis leads Texas efforts. concern rises over bird extinction, law enforcement gaps, and a donor fund aiding southern schools with literature and materials. Mrs Russell Sage funds support school programs, with local chapters already forming in Beacon Hill.
The piece traces bread as older than cheese, noting cheese may be a later invention. It cites Swiss lake-dwelling excavations showing stone-age baking and milling, with bread found in early contexts, underscoring bread's deep antiquity.
The piece argues for an umpire recall linked to Roosevelt era debates and suggests reducing baseball innings to seven. It describes crowd challenges to umpire calls and a test vote tally showing support or opposition, then the game proceeds after the ruling.
A young country pastor orders a piano for church use and asks the dealer to bill the secretary. The $25 rental and pastor salary go unpaid. The dealer threatens suit and a collection agency threatens nationwide notice. The minister replies he has pursued the title of D. I. in his ministry.
Rex Beach's The Barrier played to a small Grand audience last night. Howard Nugent as John Gale and Lucretia Del Valle as Necia stand out with convincing performances. Del Valle's nuanced portrayal of the half breed girl drew particular praise for its artistry.
The highwayman robs a man on the road and pockets the loot. The victim, angered by the insult, battles the thief, disarms him, and flees after beating him, leaving the robber helpless in the gutter. The scene ends with the assailant left defeated and stripped.
Roosevelt and Bryan as potential Democratic ticket options provoke debate in the Baltimore American. The piece weighs the viability of Roosevelt pairing with Bryan, exploring public reaction and party strategy.
The Columbia State notes Taft praises Howells as the greatest living fiction writer while admitting unfamiliarity with Frederick A. Cook. The remark highlights contrasting literary reputations and invites scrutiny of Cook’s underrated works.
Those who expected Secretary Wilson to quit after he had broken all cabinet holding records did not know Tama Jim as reported by the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Senator Cummins asserts continued candidacy but finds no corroborating evidence to support the claim. The report emphasizes lack of confirmation from party officials or campaign sources as the situation develops.
A tongue in cheek note from the telegraph column mocking endless apologies by Mayor Gaynor and President Roosevelt. The New York Telegram hints at compiling a volume of their public explanations and evasions.
The colonel struggles under a heavy load of explanations as he tries to clarify multiple complex points. His role as a knowledgeable explainer faces an intense demand from audiences seeking clarity.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes ex Senator Beveridge being mentioned as a vice presidential possibility for the Roosevelt progressive faction. The item places Beveridge alongside Roosevelt in early campaign mention.
The St. Louis Republic notes that Sunny Jim Sherman will run if nominated, though he currently is not a candidate. The item frames this as a conditional political move tied to Roosevelt era rhetoric.
A New Orleans item notes the remark Few go insane in Kansas and asks for President Taft's thoughts on the comment.
In a post Persia tour he faces England with a cautious plan. The text notes Safe on first and a wallop at England, emphasizing risk and resolve as the matchup unfolds in New York Telegram style.
A Baltimore Sun quote praises Governor Dix of New York for a remarkable mind that rarely settles on a fixed decision, highlighting his unpredictable leadership style and reputation.
The New York Telegram quotes a terse exchange about Persia’s bold stance against England, noting safe on first and a tendency to swing at England when uncertain, while remarking she has no friends.
Observant diners discuss loyalties among Mexicans in the city with factions like Maderistas Vasquistas and others. A waiter reveals he is a Texan deflating the test with a simple Senior reply in measured English.
Chief Edward Brick of New York claims Roosevelt learned the line in North Dakota from ranchers who tossed their hats in a kitchen to signal consent. The chief says the hat staying in the ring signaled approval and that Roosevelt used the phrase as a call for public support to enter the presidency.
An excerpt notes how rising costs and convenience shape household expenses. It argues that perishable goods now arrive in neat packaging with paid delivery, reducing the need for customers to scoop from bins and carry purchases home, a shift attributed to broader service trends.
A brief item notes an American political or social event described as a party activity reaching a conclusion with momentum and public interest. The readable text implies a finish or culmination of a party related effort.
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