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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
4
The San Antonio Light announces publishers Harmison L. Beach and Charles Diehl with Associated Press leased wire service and standard daily and Sunday editions.
Daily and Sunday delivery options with monthly or yearly terms. Includes rates for mail and Sunday editions. Instructions request both old and new addresses for changes and provide phone numbers for irregular delivery. Also lists the San Antonio Light sale points and New York Chicago Boston offices of Paul Block, Inc.
The San Antonio Light reports April 1913 total circulation of 598,297 with evening average daily 19,612 and Sunday 22,093. Net paid daily averages: evening 17,948 and Sunday 19,783. Harvey L. Steele certifies accuracy, notarized May 2 191?. The Association of American Advertisers and N W Ayer & Sons certify nine month periods as authoritative.
The article condemns the use of Austin chalk as paving material in San Antonio. It blames former street chief Fritz Russi for the widespread chalking of streets, calling the material worthless when dry and unsafe when wet. It argues to abandon chalk and pursue real improvements and better methods.
The Constitutionalists gather strength and move toward the City of Mexico signaling the end for Huerta. Federal forces retreat from Juarez to Chihuahua, admitting weakness as control of Juarez would shift the war’s momentum.
A column jokes about seismic forecasts by Prof. Chadwick and links to global tensions, then discusses San Antonio mayoral race with Joseph Ryan opposing Mayor Jones. It contrasts Ryan’s platform on streets, policing, and the city hospital with Clinton G. Brown as a stronger alternative.
The article argues Huerta abandons Juarez, a strategic port for arms and ammunition, to deny the Constitutionalists a base. It contends his withdrawal signals weakness or a grave miscalculation, benefiting the opposition. It predicts about sixty days may seal Huerta’s administration.
The piece lauds A. H. Jones for initiating municipal improvements in San Antonio. It notes the new garbage collection plan, dust reduction, pavement upgrades downtown, and greater transparency in city government. It frames Jones’s term as a turning point after years of mismanagement.
The article notes the French president's $240,000 salary and annual allowances, plus in kind benefits. Supplies for the table come from Versailles gardens, Fontainebleau fruits, state forests for game, Rambonillet hay, and staff costs are borne by the War and Marine ministries.
The Galveston News reports preparations for the intercoastal canal opening celebration along the Texas coast. Communities from Galveston to Corpus Christi expect a grand parade of boats from port and interior river systems with sponsors lining the fleets.
Canadian Pacific announces a new tunnel through Wicking Horse Pass in the Rocky Mountains. The sixteen mile bore will cost about 14 million dollars and take seven years to complete, surpassing the Simpson tunnel in length and reducing snow hazards along the route.
In a Senate foreign relations committee appearance, Mr Bryan advocates a world agreement to pause hostilities with a six month to one year truce after any grievance between nations. He says such cooling off periods would prevent fights by eliminating military preparations during the pause.
Dr. Rudolph Matas of New Orleans says neuralgia might be cured by alcohol injections into nerve ganglions at the skull base. The claim, if proven, could advance relief for headaches and colds though the method awaits wider validation.
Christian Leden tells a Berlin audience that Eskimo men settle honor disputes without violence by making the opponent laugh. The duelist who makes the other laugh wins, a practice he says Eskimo rules endorse with no appeal.
Fort Worth Record quotes Roosevelt allying with Japan against California governor Johnson and progressive lawmakers. The piece denounces the Outlook associate editor as shifting opinions and accuses him of rapid political chameleon behavior.
The Unknown Faithful notes that the weather bureau chief is removed yet forecasts continue. The postmaster general yields to a new, inexperienced successor but mail travels without disruption. In recent weeks major departments have seen new leaders, yet the public remains unaware of any change.
Grimston, a famed author, returns home to a quiet night of letters and a dream of his wife Beatrice confessing a hidden emotional bond. A nurselike twist reveals Beatrice unknowingly mirrored his anonymous confidante, prompting a daring revelation that strengthens their love and trust.
A Marietta clergyman promotes a new universal language dubbed world speech. He argues for a World conference to develop a universal tongue and cites Ohio Senate delays on a Columbus bill urging such action.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal item notes tension between Bryan and Clark, suggesting they may have reconciled but left a visible sign of discord. The report frames the dispute as unresolved, with lingering public hints of animosity.
The Census Bureau bulletin details Texas population composition, schooling, and illiteracy. It notes 1,003,357 males 21+ (25.7% of the population) with 83.3% whites and 16.6% negroes, and 283,904 illiterates (9.99%). It compares urban and rural schooling rates and urges lawmakers to consider schools and suffrage.
The piece presents Mary Konov as a symbolic mill worker earning six dollars weekly. It argues raising wages through law risks unemployment, as employers would dismiss Mary for eight dollars in pay and hire a faster worker. It questions who would employ her if laws cap wages.
The New York Herald notes critics of tariff cuts fear income taxes will hit all, including the poor. It argues wage earners bear the burden when employers and landlords suffer, and laments wasteful federal spending. The item ends with a brief, unrelated note about a father attempting to spank his son.
A school scene shows Susie accused of being a suffragette after Johnnie teases her with a harsh name. The teacher confronts the mischief, urging discipline as Susie weeps over the insult.
Dr Richard Ellis cites a simple home remedy to relieve nasal congestion during a cold. Bend forward to strain until the face reddens then breathe through partly blocked nostrils, repeat until nostrils clear. Exercise and hot drinks help, but the technique aims to restore circulation more directly.
In 1846 at Tampico Mrs Ann Chase, wife of United States consul Franklin Chase, defended the flag atop the residence from a mob with a pistol. She later advised the American commodore aiding the capture of Tampico. The fortress Fort Ann was named after her, and she died December 24, 1874 in Brooklyn with the flag she preserved.
Dr. Maverick in the New York Medical Journal criticizes Americans who waste time and money abroad. He cites a student who studied eye diseases three hours weekly and the billiard ball six hours daily, predicting he will return as an eye specialist. Other cases focus on cafes, music halls, and foreign meals distracting from medical study.
A Boston Globe note reports antivivisectio leader Miss Lind spoke about 330000 words in 56 hours amid a England lawsuit loss. The cable suggests unprecedented female eloquence, yet the claim is noted as not unique among American women beyond court proceedings.
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