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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
4
February 1912 report shows The Light printed 557,812 copies with a daily evening edition average of 19,052 and Sunday edition 20,378. Net circ after adjustments was 17,581 for the evening and 19,024 for Sunday. Daily min 18,213 on Feb 12. daily max 21,192 on Feb 27.
A seaside editorial compares superstition about one eyed cats to albatross lore after a British steamer Kamouna arrives in New York damaged through heavy seas. A cook kicks a one eyed cat aboard San Francisco to Bermuda before a storm cripples the vessel and tragedy follows.
Senator Du Pont proposes a voluntary reserve funded by a bonus for ex-soldiers who reenlist when called by the president. Eligible men receive $4 per month since discharge, up to $300, to create a reserve without mandatory service. Critics say the plan lacks organization and real military value and could foster false security.
A sea voyage aboard the Kamouna endures fierce storms and wrecks as the One-Eyed Cat of Frisco becomes a feared omen. The crew blames the cook who kicked the cat and vow never to sail with him again, learning a cautious moral about respecting cats.
The text argues that six years after service a militiaman loses edge and that European conscription keeps reserves ready through periodic field work. It notes German Landwehr and French territorial forces as second reserves and criticizes Senator Du Pont’s plan for lacking proper reserve maintenance.
A woman on a large southwest ranch explains why she will not invite east friends to visit. Her husband father-in-law and brother dine in overalls at breakfast and dinner, contrasting with refined table settings. She admires their industry yet laments the solitude and rough attire shaping social life. She notes others may see lack of consideration somewhere.
New Orleans Times-Democrat reports visitors to Oyster Bay see Colonel Roosevelt delighted with the political scene. Chicago News notes Tony Provost was found after four months missing in Cook County jail, with jailers forgetting him and him insisting he should be released.
A cited claim states Russia has the smallest number of physicians per population among civilized countries, highlighting concerns about medical staffing and health care access in the nation.
The Slim Princess at the Grand last night drew a record audience with Elsie Janis as lead actress and Joseph Cawthorn as tutor to Princess Kalora. The production blends comic opera and musical comedy with strong scenery and costumes and a capable ensemble.
Freshleigh arrives at a rural garage and negotiates gas sale. The countryman offers to sell by the day or by the glass, remarking he accommodates city customers when asked for glasses. The exchange has a humorous frontier tone from Harper’s Weekly.
A Kansas City Journal quips that Washington Jefferson Adams and others refused a third term because they were not progressive. It labels them fossils.
The Baltimore Sun lauds New York Governor Dix for his volatile stance and elusive decisions, calling him one of the most remarkable minds for not staying made up seen in the country.
The Hartford Courant notes Col onel Roosevelt chose not to address tariff issues in public remarks and suggested speaking on the topic at a later occasion. The citation hints at strategic timing in tariff commentary.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer notes that the bout will not proceed unless a challenger steps forward and knocks the colonel's hat from the ring.
The Pittsburg Dispatch comments on a shift away from a long stretch of silence and repetition. The piece uses a light tone to note a new stance or statement after prior quiet. The exact subject remains unspecified but signals a move from inaction to communication.
Washington Star notes Taft is likely to enter as the favorite and not embarrass political friends by any indication of a dark horse status.
The Marconi company and the Italian government will erect a large wireless telegraph station in the Rome suburbs. The project features two 240 foot towers and four 150 foot towers, supporting a plant with two Diesel oil engine electric groups of 60 horsepower each.
In the seven years war the French under Marshal Broglie moved on Wesel. Chevalier d Assas led Auvergne troops and fell at the outset after shouting Auvergne here are the fate. His death forced Brunswick to abandon the Wesel siege and retreat. The Fort Myer signal corps can deploy a wireless setup in 68 seconds.
A retrospective on Montesquieu born in 1689 and his landmark work The Spirit of the Laws. The piece highlights his rational reformist stance, critique of superstition, advocacy for fair usury, and influence on modern thought and historical writing.
A tale claims Red Tie brigade committee members pressed a local tavern owner for Chamber of Commerce funds. After a friendly greeting they bought drinks and several rounds, then learned the proprietor claimed to already have subscribed for two memberships. The group says the drinks were worth the money.
The article discusses Montesquieu as the source of the philosophy of history and his influence on the United States Constitution. It notes his birth near Bordeaux in 1689 and death in 1755 at age 69, highlighting his impact on federated government ideas that shaped early American governance.
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