San Antonio Light Masthead and Editorial Leadership
The San Antonio Light announces editors and publishers Charles Diehe and Harrison L. Beach. It notes exclusive AP wire service and post office mass matter status with New York and Chicago special agencies listed.
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San Antonio Light
San Antonio Gazette
Associated Press
San Antonio
Charles
DIEHE
Harrison L. Beach
New York
Rtne
Beckwith
Tribune Building
Chicago
Orozco Speaks Again on Mexico Contracts
The article argues that Orozco misstates international law about contracts with the Madero government. It explains foreign claims depend on recognition of the de facto government and that rights may shift to the future regime if the old government is overthrown. It defends the role of international justice over unilateral decrees.
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Senor Orozco
Madero
United States
Mexico
Orozco
Heredity and the Beginnings of Genius Across Generations
The article questions whether mental attributes are heritable and cites numerous father son pairs such as Philip and Alexander, Brutus and Lucius Brutus, Herschel, Dumas, Adams, Mill, and Mill, Holmes, Hawthorne, and James to probe if sons shine by their fathers or through independent talent. It asks how many sons reflect their sires and how often fathers achieve lasting fame without their offspring's fame.
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Winston Spencer Churchill
Lord Randolph Churchill
Mr. Asquith
Philip of Macedon
Alexander the Great
Hamilcar
Hannibal
Marcus Junius Brutus
Lucius Junius Brutus
Vespasian
Titus
Nicholas Bacon
Francis Bacon
Lazare Hipolyte Carnot
Sadi Carnot
Alexandre Dumas
Pere
Firs
William Herschel
Mexico Revolutions and Likely Indemnity Costs
The piece argues against Orozco focusing on the danger of ridicule and notes the Mexican government may face enormous indemnification payments to settle revolution related claims. The author suggests such liabilities could cripple Mexico for decades and affect every Mexican taxpayer once peace returns.
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Orozco
Mexico
New York Herald Attacks Recall Amid Judge Rosalsky Bomb Attempt
The New York Herald argues the Rosalsky bombing shows recall would be misapplied if used to suppress critics. It contends the act stems from a disturbed mind, not a valid recall principle, and suggests judges might favor recall as protection against danger.
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New York Herald
Judge Rosalsky
New York
New York State
Is Genius Transmissible Through Paternal Lines
The text argues about hereditary genius using nineteenth century examples. It cites the Lyttons Dante Gabriel Rossetti Oliver Wendell Holmes Julian Hawthorne Henry George Jr and contrasts fathers' strong literary gifts with sons weaker or style influenced by predecessors. It urges that proof must be unassailable to avoid ridicule.
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Dante Gabriel Rosetti
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Julian Hawthorne
Henry George Jr
Moving Picture Investments Battle of Money and Brains
Review of Reviews notes a shift in the entertainment industry as moving picture firms raise standards and expand capital. The number of theatrical producers dwindles to a twenty five year low while film magnates grow, with firms like Cines of Rome and Kinemacolor and Pathe Freres each holding multi million dollar investments.
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Moving Picture
Cines Company
Rome
Kinemacolor Company
Pathe Freres
Paris
New York
Old London Breakfast Habits and Dining Times in the Sixteenth Century
A London Chronicle excerpt notes a shift from breakfast to a later routine. It describes noble, gentry, merchant, and student customs with common dine and supper hours, highlighting social and academic patterns in London and universities.
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London Chronicle
Harrison
Britain
London
Wireless longitude trials span Paris to Tunis clock link
The Westminster Gazette notes a bold wireless longitude test between Paris and Bizerta Tunis linking clocks at the Eiffel Tower and Bizerta. Signals cross the distance in .007 second, about 200000 miles a second, illustrating rapid timing methods. It recalls Sir George Airy using 30 chronometers between Valentia and Greenwich to confirm longitude.
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Paris
Tunis
Eiffel Tower
Bizerta
George Airy
Valentia
Kerry
Greenwich Observatory
Paris Experiments Aimed at Brighter Incandescent Light
Scientific American reports progress in Paris to raise light efficiency of incandescent gas burners by increasing the air to gas ratio in the flame. By compressing gas in mains the air-gas balance can reach the preferred five to one, improving illumination. Some Paris boulevards already use the system with highly satisfactory results. In another note, Mexican natives hang large spider nests to trap insects in homes.
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Scientific American
Paris
Mexico
Guilford Court House Battle Marks Strategic Victory
The 1781 engagement near Guilford Court House pitted Cornwallis against Greene. Despite a British tactical win, American losses were lighter and Greene’s tactics forced Cornwallis to withdraw, leading to the Yorktown surrender and American independence.
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Guilford Court House
Lord Cornwallis
Greene
Camden
Cornwallis
South Carolina
King’s Mountain
Cowpens
North Carolina
Webster
Black Watch
Queen's Guards
Virginia
Wilmington
Yorktown
Train Robbery That Failed From Sanderson Texas Tale
A Texas train robbery attempt ended with the express messenger killing two bandits. The Sanderson story contrasts frontier crime with urban views, noting the boldness of the hold up and the danger of such acts. It reflects on public appetite for crime tales and the role of messengers in foiling robberies.
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Indianapolis News
James Boys
Tracy
Sanderson
Tex
Southern Pacific
Burns
Camerondam
Oregon Mountains
Texas
Plains
Eyes Reveal Character in Public Encounters
The London Chronicle argues that the eyes, not the chin or forehead, reveal a face. In crowded railways or transit, looking into another’s eyes creates recognition. a glance away signals discomfort or intrusion. The piece asserts the mask over the eyes is the most revealing disguise.
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The
London Chronicle
Campaign voices spark tombstones in politics tale
The Denver Republic notes how a campaign can enliven the tombs as Tom Hisgen Urey Woodson Charles A Towne and Chancellor Day have all been heard from. The piece comments on the stirring effect of political activity on otherwise quiet matters.
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Tom Hisgen
Urey Woodson
Charles A. Towne
Chancellor Day
Denver Republican
Marcus Aurelius Remembered For Enlightened Leadership And Meditations
A retrospective tribute marks Marcus Aurelius death on March 16 and eulogizes his rule and the Meditations. It lauds his purity and virtue, notes his calm acceptance of fate, and praises his humane treatment of prisoners of war as a model for rulers.
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Marcus Aurelius
Herp
Cavil
Thomas de Quincy
Howards
Wilberforces
Prayer Before Planting Trees by Walter Malone
Poem from Walter Malone's "Prayer Before Planting Trees" in the April Scribner edition speaks of divine guidance and parental care as a community plants infant trees to bless future generations. It blends religious imagery with stewardship and unselfish obligation to nurture life beyond the authors.
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Walter Malone
Fragmentary Gospel Quote Recounts Jesus Speech
A historical newspaper snippet records a line spoken by Jesus addressing a listener about proximity to the kingdom of heaven. The cited phrasing follows a traditional phrased proclamation attributed to Christ.
Senator Percy Holds Firm on Doctrine None Re Sign
Mississippi Senator Percy remains firm that none may resign, a stance noted by the Baltimore Sun as part of ongoing political debate.
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Tama Jim
Percy
Mississippi
Baltimore Sun
Have It in Black and White Phrase in Colonel Letters
A brief snippet notes that the colonel’s letters reveal his character suggesting emphasis on proof and clarity. The Binghamton Press line hints at a preference for direct evidence over rhetoric. No further context provided about individuals or events.
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Binghamton Press
Weather talk exposes mass longing for comfort
The Observant Citizen notes that public mood shifts with weather. He cites warm spells followed by complaints about heat and cold, arguing that people always seek better conditions and will vent about current weather regardless of season.
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Leng
San Antonio
Peanut farming drives hog feed from Southern drives
The National Magazine notes peanut factories spread through Ruston Lincoln parish Shreveport and other points in North West Louisiana. Farmers aim for commercial scale peanut production with hogs as a key market. Peanuts provide a distinct meat flavor and reduce feeding costs as hogs forage for their own living.
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National Magazine
Virginia Corporation
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Shrewport
Louisiana
Nyack Sees Hold on Public Offices Prompting Declines
Nyack New York residents persuade would be officeholders to seek public roles as candidates fade for both Democratic and Republican parties. The town faces a shortage of contenders, with local officials noting reluctance to stand for office.
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Nyack
N. Y
Ohio
Chicago Record-Herald
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