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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
6
Insurgent forces clashed with government troops in Juarez as Diaz faces unraveling support and dwindling volunteers. The rebels breached the town, then withdrew. blame for start of fighting is disputed. Diaz’s resignation or continued fight hinges on dwindling loyalty and momentum.
A Boston note argues women require more funds than men, estimating women need 1240 dollars yearly while men require 838. The piece mocks the idea and urges men to oppose suffrage by framing the financial burden as a bargaining price.
The democratic majority and Republican insurgents passed the free list bill by 236 to 109 after a lengthy filibuster. The measure removes duties on meat and many agricultural implements, a move seen as mixed for Texas but praised for the farm tools.
The piece argues that high import tariffs burden American farmers. It notes Russia can buy a Chicago made McCormick reaper cheaper than a local buyer and that duties should be adjusted so Americans can purchase American goods as cheaply as elsewhere.
New York and New Jersey seek removal of the wool duty claiming eight or nine sheep with long fleeces. Southern Democrats pledge to oppose. Texas delegates must press to keep a duty high enough to offset domestic costs and protect Texas wool producers.
Report says Chicago residents embrace fresh air baths as a health boost. It prescribes two hot water baths with soap and a scrub after the air cleanse to counteract smoke and soot, illustrating how one good habit yields two more benefits.
The essay notes another Mexican clash across the border leaving Americans dead on their own side. It argues both nations have rights and predicts Americans will flock to the frontier to watch, deeming a full solution impractical and difficult.
The transgressors attempting to tarnish Lorimer’s halo suffer legal setbacks as court actions unfold. Authorities press forward to uphold reputational and legal standards amid ongoing disputes.
An AP dispatch claims a fish set fire to a loaded hay wagon in Fort Plain New York misdescribed as a prank. The quirky report ends with the line the fish was a sucker highlighting the improbable nature of the tale.
An Illinois judge emphasizes that a man's bank book is sacred, delivering a pointed note on financial integrity and the power of money in legal matters. The remark underscores the judge's view of monetary value as a fundamental, protected right in society.
The peace commissioners had briefly adjourned when a shell struck their quarters. The blast damaged the building and likely forces talks to move to a Cyclone cellar for safety.
Senator Bailey argues against creating a bureau to guarantee pure milk for babies, saying today’s infants become tomorrow’s voters. The remark frames the issue as a future electoral consideration.
Proposed tariff changes rally high tariff Democrats and some free trade Republicans against the measure. Debate centers on duties and trade policy with party lines sharpening as allies collide over economic strategy.
A Fort Worth strategy to deploy women painters against union pressure shows promise. The plan envisions disciplined, fashionable workers who can confront strikers with poise and authority, signaling a firm stance in labor disputes.
A rhentie man who sent a message to his dear a thousand miles away in a poem might have waited until today to whisper it 2000 miles over the New York to Denver telephone line.
England and China conclude a reciprocity treaty limiting opium exports from India in line with China’s own production reductions. The accord mirrors a half century old conflict when Britain forced China to concede to opium pressures and trade terms.
A survey of varied items notes that India may face opium competition from China, a Mexican rebellion toll of five to six dead in Mexico and about a dozen on the U.S. side, with most American casualties south of the Rio Grande. It also mentions Shakespeare, Bacon, Madero, Washington, Germany France Morocco, Carnegie medals, and Cannon’s gag rule shift.
The Washington Star notes that there is no reason to delay a vote on the pay separate proposition. The president urges action and the country expects it. The editorial warns the Senate to seize the tariff issue now, promising that records could be set before the national conventions and into the presidential campaign.
The Baltimore Sun quotes a critique that senators ignore public demands, feeling secure because the people cannot easily punish them while they are elected by state legislatures. The remark highlights frustration with the indirect method of selecting lawmakers and the resulting public disenchantment.
The president's reciprocity speech dispelled fears on the issue and left only Senate action. The Chicago Tribune notes the speech covered all ground and urged passage of the bill as written without tinkering.
The Providence Journal notes that Washington must avoid a proud attitude toward Canada and that only the administration’s concessions could secure a proposed agreement. Canada stands to gain if the deal passes, but the U.S. risks greater losses if it fails.
A Philadelphia Record column argues reciprocity with the Dominion. Canada would stay loyal while British ties align with trade interests. If Britain’s link harms Canada trade, friction could rise, and severed Union–Dominion trade might push Canada to join the United States.
The Cleveland Leader observes Canada’s liberal leader faces a tough battle to win reciprocity and freer trade with the United States. He will rely on personal influence and leadership rather than delegation to secure success.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes a warning that Republican insurgents in the Senate would bear blame if the pact is defeated or weakened. It argues they are not showing vigorous opposition and may even conspire to kill the measure.
The piece notes protectionist rhetoric in the land appears pitiful and fading. It argues threats of business disruption earn little response, as businessmen smile at warning from Congress. It highlights a shift in public opinion toward the president.
The republic party platform next year will cite the reciprocity agreement with Canada as admirable results. The deal was negotiated by a Republican president and approved by a Republican House in the Sixty first Congress with a majority of Republicans voting against it.
A playful excerpt references Adam marveling at Eve and a humorous line about a stenographer’s sneezes revealing the wind’s direction while a business man is described as stoking. The tone suggests light satire within a collection of memoirs.
A brief poem explores enduring love as lovers endure long separation. It reflects on counting days until reunion and the steadfast hope of a future together. The speaker emphasizes two lovers, named or implied, enduring grief and anticipation.
A verse about gilt edged clouds contrasts with a Newt's opera anecdote on Lucia staged English muddled with Chinese. The plot twist features a mortgage, an uppercut, roses, a chantecler tune, and a villian’s self inflicted dagger ending a chaotic performance. Nearby a cobbler shop displays a sign in its window.
A local shop announces closure as owner is sick, citing health concerns and potential reopening date to be announced. No further details provided.
A collage of quoted verses and opinion notes drifts through a Chicago Post fragment. It laments lingering cold, comments on spring imagery, and scorns women’s hats from Emporia Gazette, while tossing brisk jabs at political claims in Pittsburg Dispatch and cultural notes from Houston Post.
The Detroit Free Press quotes a Texas poet praising Senator Bailey for unwavering loyalty to friends and colleagues, noting a near rupture over a job but recounting his general reliability and fidelity.
A Charleston correspondent notes a Texas man sold 187000 cigarettes last year, suggesting the boastful claim predated wider prohibition talk. The piece hints prohibition remains distant and ends with a tongue in cheek warning about political candidacy.
In Chicago the Lorimer case reveals a group ready to testify to almost any claim about any person. The tenor shows a broad readiness to back up statements as needed.
A reflective poem by George Matthew Adama contrasts wealth and social success with a longing for childhood joys. The speaker recalls fortune and status, but laments aging and desires one hour of simple play, dance, and song of youth. The scene shifts from opulence to poignant nostalgia.
A northbound Hot Wells car drew a crowd when a ventriloquist trooper among Signal corps soldiers played a mandolin and performed for over thirty minutes before being detected. Spectators searched the car center where the music came from, then learned the trick behind the mysterious tunes.
The piece notes two kinds of campaign workers, those for a candidate and those who “work” the candidate, highlighting new entrants to city politics who gain experience for pay as elections approach. A witness reports a case of a political worker involved in the present campaign.
The Belknap rifles performed a fine drill on Alamo plaza last night. A Baptist delegation left for the Waco convention. The Turkers and their ladies held a social at their tenpin alley. W. H. Ludlow is night clerk at the Maverick. A Mexican colony meeting occurred in the recorder's court room. The I and G N passenger train ran an hour and a half late. Mr and Mrs August Schilling celebrate their infant at Grand Avenue residence. Albert Hunt, railroad boy, died Wednesday of pulmonary trouble. Stonecutters return to city hall work with higher wages for nine hours. An exploding lamp near Sunset depot summoned the fire department. George Samson now advertising agent and collector for the Times. N. W. Finley, state Democratic chairman, optimistic about San Antonio’s convention hall. J. R. Cain of Dallas in the city, staying at the Menger. Beethoven Mannerchor helped at B Engelke residence birthday event.
A newspaper recounts a bystander noting a persistent political operative who claims to be offered $25 by an opposing camp but accepts $10 to work for the Citizens' ticket. The same worker repeats the tale to another candidate, pocketing two ten dollar bills as proof. The account questions his loyalty across campaigns.
A birthday party for Mrs Clarence Mackay marks thirty three years since the birth of the woman suffrage cause. Guests note her status in Fifth Avenue society and her recent role as an advocate for equal suffrage, highlighting her as a prominent militant recruit in the movement.
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