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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
4
The San Antonio Light presents its masthead listing editors Charles Diehl and Harrison L. Beach with branding notes from the Evening Daily and Sunday Morning. Subscription rates and delivery details are outlined, with notices on address changes and agent newsstand distribution.
The San Antonio Light total monthly circulation in April 1912 was 398 copies. The daily average for the evening edition was 19.67 percent and the Sunday edition 20,927 copies. Net paid evening circulation reached 10,161 and Sunday 19,071 on the low day. The largest daily figure was 21,675 on April 12. N. W. Ayers of Philadelphia certified the nine months ending January 31.
A May 9 1912 column recalls Carl Morris of Sapulpa Oklahoma who abandoned boxing for the switch engine then returned to the ring and was defeated. The piece warns that resolutions must be kept and uses Morris as a cautionary example of vanity and folly in pursuit of pride.
The piece argues Americans do not want to interfere in Mexico and prefer Mexicans to settle their own troubles. It notes intervention would require time money and effort, and claims the nation seeks to avoid both trouble and expense despite references to Nueva Era.
A periodical writer laments utopian visions of global harmony and reform while warning that sweeping future forecasts distort history. He argues old viewpoints shift slowly and cautions against inflating American progress as supreme, noting past epochs often surpassed us intellectually.
The piece notes Nueva Era calls on Mexicans to resist a Yankee invasion and to lay waste the country, likening it to Napoleonic invasion tactics. It warns of 200,000 hungry Russians and warns Americans about possible Mexican and Japanese incursions, predicting U.S. response.
The piece argues against claiming a break with ancient thought and stresses the constant challenge of good government. It warns that modern elites resemble ancient oligarchies and urges humility, recognizing past gifts while seeking prudent reforms. It links democracy to Athens rather than modern bravado.
A writer notes that readers savor literary feasts in classic novels, where Dickens and Scott evoke grand banquets. He suggests modern tastes struggle with indulgent depictions and proposes we may eat best by proxy in literature, as real-life meals fade behind us.
From the London Chronicle the article notes the daffodil uses its poison as defense against pests and even humans. It cites rabbits and rats avoiding the bulbs while nursery workers suffer skin sores from handling Lent lilies and related plants. It mentions housewives once believed a flower decoction could cure many ills.
A New York World piece weighs what Abraham Lincoln’s son can know of his father against Theodore Roosevelt, tracing perceptions of fame and legacy through a historical lens.
Readers debate Mr Calero's statements about Americans in Mexico. The writer cites incidents of violence against foreigners, asks whether U S citizens faced harsher treatment, and argues for stronger action against bandits and misrepresentation.
Virginia Kline dedicates a poem in May Ainslee's describing a heart as a garden. The speaker notes a rare rose planted by the mother at birth, symbolizing love that bears no thorn and dispels gloom. The piece emphasizes maternal devotion as life sustaining.
The Atlanta Constitution notes that Taft leads the colonel by two Ananiases in contemporary view, reflecting a partisan perspective on the political clash.
The Milwaukee Sentinel quotes debate on whether Hank O Day or Elihu Root is the wisest man in America. The remark frames a national talk on leadership and legal insight.
Vice President Sherman says Grant did not seek a third term but allowed his name to be used. Roosevelt counters that Grant only responds to a popular demand and will go along if asked. George! Philadelphia Record.
A New York Herald note promotes an unwritten brochure titled What I Think About the Tariff by Theodore Roosevelt, praising its approach to untold ideas and nourishment for readers who value the unspoken and the unheard.
The Philadelphia Press notes that the progressive Woodrow Wilson is portrayed as a conservative figure by opponents in Georgia as part of a campaign strategy.
Chicago News notes a public altercation between two leading Republicans that might influence William Jennings Bryan’s decision about running this time. The report frames the dispute as a pivotal moment in party dynamics and Bryan’s political calculus.
In a Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt Colonel Roosevelt declares he will not indulge in attacks on individuals and then proceeds in a characteristically Rooseveltian manner. The remark frames his stance on public discourse and dignity.
A brief item notes Senator Smith might sail on Lake Michigan this summer to learn about steamship construction. Secretary Thompson is quoted saying the denied claims are hollow.
A Kansas City Journal editorial says T. R. would try to break up the solid south if nominated and likely succeed if he fights the Republican party as vigorously as he has in other battles.
The remark notes Senator La Follette senses strong, mirrored sentiment toward Colonel Roosevelt and Mr. Taft, reflecting intra party friction amid 1912 era politics in Chicago.
A man receives ninety days in state custody under Governor Woodrow Wilson for rough behavior at dawn. The item prints a skeptical note on political shifts and possible Clark era wind trends.
The Washington Post reports a sharp rebuke of Taft as friends in Boston turn against him, contrasting with Theodore Roosevelt’s more favorable stance. The remark highlights a widening rift within political circles.
Bill Stone tells the Los Angeles Times that Champ Clark shows far greater mentality and is an all‑round better man through his career and character in politics.
Observant Citizen notes a Tuesday gathering of Bexar county Democrats voting delegates to the state convention. The crowd surged with hand running fervor, fists raised, hats waved, and uproarious humor as dignified figures shed restraint. After adjournment, attendees laughed at their antics and teased each other about the display.
A witty column notes the oddities of public figures and ordinary people. It lampoons statements "not for publication" and reflects on manners, marriage, and moral judgments with humor. The voice skewers trends toward "happy endings" and moral drama in stories.
Boston Record notes local shipping supports equipping freighters and passenger ships with wireless. The Trautenfel signaled from port while near the Titanic and lacked wireless, hindering rescue. If the German liner had wireless, it could have received the distress, aiding survivors.
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