San Antonio Light 1911 Circulation Audit
Harvey L. Steele certifies that the San Antonio Light circulated 632193 copies in April 1911, with a daily average of 17739. Free copies and foreign exchanges totaled 16560 daily 552, yielding a net paid daily circulation of 17187. Notary John J. Wahl witnessed the sworn statement.
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Harvey L. Steele
SAN Antonio Light
Daily
Net
John J. Wahl
Notary Public
San Antonio
Bexar Co
Tex
Insurrectos Take Lead as Mexican Affairs Move
The piece argues Mexican insurgents loyal to Madero are the only decisive force amid wavering officials. It notes Diaz’s indecision, wool duties shifting daily, San Antonio mayoral race uncertainties, and fluctuating Mexican intervention prospects, urging a bold, lasting plan to halt the public’s weariness.
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Madero
Diaz
Republic
Washington
Webb
San Antonio
Callaghan
Senator Stone Pledges Immediate Troop Action in Mexico
Missouri senator Stone spent time in the US Senate arguing for immediate deployment of troops to Mexico claiming American citizens in El Paso face murder. He framed the move as a bid to defend liberated people and asserted strong support for aggressive action.
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Stone
Missouri
United States
Senate
Mexico
el Paso
Taft's Mexican Policy Defended Against Intervention Talk
The piece argues against U.S. intervention in Mexico, praising President Taft's approach and warning that war would be bad business. It suggests the United States should avoid conflict while human rights progress unfolds and reserves war as a last resort. Senator Stone is urged to reconsider his stance.
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Intsurrectos
Taft
United States
Mexico
Stone
Senator Stone
Printing News Fairly in Prohibition Debate
A letter from Mrs. J. T. Henderson asks for coverage of the prohibition party and antis. The paper states news and editorials differ, pledges fair news printing, and clarifies it does not endorse prohibition though it will report campaign news accurately and without bias.
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J. T. Henderson
Prohibition Party
Belost
Prohibition
Insurrectionists Capture Juarez in Strategic Victory
Insurgents seize Juarez gaining control of a railroad terminal and a border customs house. Federals plan a retake but face reinforced opposition, altering customs duties and prompting questions about U S recognition and relations with a de facto belligerent entity.
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Juarez
Mexico
United States
Sugar Trust Opens Door to Government Probe
The sugar trust says it is not averse to a government investigation as employees recently jailed for bold theft from the United States underscores the need. The move eases national concern amid looming Mexican intervention and clears the way for federal scrutiny.
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Sugar Trust
Comany
United States
Unclear fragment about Mexico and refinery threat
Fragment mentions worry about attention to Mexico and potential attack from refineries in our rear. No clear event, date, or proper entities identified.
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Mexico
Nature’s quiet routine in a tranquil spring scene
A reflective verse-like line describes a sunny day with birdsong, flowing brooks, and rustling leaves. It frames nature’s steady, familiar cycle as a calm, almost comforting, constant.
Night crowd waits for final returns at light office
In front of the light office a crowd waited still past 3 a.m. but the final returns were not announced. The restless gathering lingered as officials continued tallying votes and awaiting results.
Son of Southern Pacific Official Robbed in Mexico
The son of a high SP official was robbed in Mexico the other day, and he now understands the victim’s fear and frustration.
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Southern Pacific Road
Mexico
Taft proposal on general arbitration praised by Washington Herald
The Washington Herald notes a growing patriotism and zealous competition among nations to secure lasting international peace. It calls Mr Taft's plan for general arbitration an epoch making event in history.
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Taft
Washington Herald
Quote on American leadership in war effort by Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader asserts that Americans are proud of their country’s role in ending war and its horrors. It emphasizes the republic’s mission to advance humanity and its influence aligning with historic principles guiding the nation that dominates the New World.
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Cleveland
Arbitration today and Taft’s pro arbitration policy praised
The Troy Times credits President Taft for advancing direct peace through arbitration. It notes his reciprocity proposal for the continent and his active friendship for arbitration across the waters, calling it an enlightened policy.
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Taft
Troy Times
Tribunal Plan Faces Enforceability Challenge
The proposed tribunal to settle international differences lacks any effective means to enforce its judgments. No single government or alliance strong enough to dominate the world can lodge such enforcement power.
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New York Times
Peace pact framed as simple accord amid London ceremony
The Omaha Bee notes that London celebrations mark the Anglo-American peace treaty as a mere peace pact not an alliance or disarmament agreement. Balfour and Asquith urge Britons to keep this distinction before the world.
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London
Guild Hall
England
Balfour
Mr. Asquith
Omaha Bee
Letters to the Light Signatures Required for Letters
The paper states letters must be signed for publication and anonymous letters will be ignored. Publication does not imply endorsement of the writer’s policy by the publishers.
Carnival Association Thanks The Daily Light for Publicity
At a board meeting on April 24 1911 the Carnival Association expressed unanimous thanks to The Daily Light for wide publicity and support from the press. Secretary John B. Carrington forwarded the message, with best wishes for continued success. Mrs J T Henderson adds a plea for thorough prohibition coverage in upcoming elections.
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The
Carnival Association
Daily Light
Light
S. A
Spring Carnival Association
John B. Carrington
Diaz's Danger in Mexico City Armistice Threat
The New York World warns that while Diaz agrees to a northern armistice insurgents close on Mexico City, threatening a collapse of Diaz control. The capital’s fall would end the regime and jeopardize peace terms with Maderists, as guerrilla resistance tests a government in disarray.
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New York World
Diaz
Mexico
South Africa
France
Paris
Richmond
Lee
The Hydraulic Ram A Humorous Natural History Tale
A student asks about a mythical animal the hydraulic ram. The narrator wittily pretends it is a South African species from Hydraulia, describing wool, flesh, and mischief, then cites Noah Webster to mock scientific authority. The piece ends with playful doubt about experts.
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United States
Hydraulia
South Africa
Noah Webster
Mr. Webster
Webster
Answer to Correspondents Notes Oddities and Warnings
A humorous column of letters jokes about a worn 10 cent coin with a hole and advice on fashion and manners. Readers named Mary Jane Archibald Helen Clarence and Amateur Farmer share quips about money attire and eggplant farming with playful cautions and self deprecating humor.
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Bill
Mary Jane
Archibald
Helen
Clarence
Birthday toast for Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall amid anti suffrage view
Daily Birthday notes an anti suffragist Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall wife of Indiana Governor who has rarely been apart from him since marriage. It credits him with political success while she argues women should influence public questions at home rather than at the voting booth. Born 1873.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Tovernor
As Others View It by Hobbie DeHoy
A New York World note on woman suffragists adopting a marching song to bolster their cause. The piece argues songs inspire a movement lacking in solid arguments and cites French champagne makers with their Marseillaise as an historical parallel.
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New York World
France
Leave to Kill Debate and Pasadenas Sticky Flypaper Mayor
The Washington Post criticizes the push for leave to print and congressional speeches while observers feel compelled to resist. The San Francisco Chronicle notes Pasadena’s new mayor William Thum as the inventor of sticky flypaper, illustrating how a past can reappear despite a public role.
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Washington Post
Congress
San Francisco Chronicle
Pasadena
William Thum
Albert Patrick seeks new trial in spring appeal
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Albert T. Patrick renews his annual appeal for a new trial as signs of approaching spring appear.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Albert T. Patrick
California judge rules poker not American game
A California judge declares poker not an American game but an American industry, signaling a shift in how the card game is viewed within the United States.
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Detroit Free Press
California
Queens Win. Syracuse Herald. An island flag incident remark
In a Syracuse Herald piece a reader reflects on American chivalry while noting an event about hauling down the flag on an island possession. The writer mentions Holland and its young queen, framing a historical or diplomatic angle.
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Syracuse Herald
America
Holland
Colonels and Kaisers Clash Over Berlin Ambassadorship
The piece notes the colonel has been tamed by a surprising November event but argues against making him ambassador to Berlin. It asserts Germany cannot permanently accommodate both the colonel and the Kaiser, implying geopolitical tensions and satire from the era.
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Binghamton Press
Berlin
Germany
Strolling couple’s walk interrupted by dog bite incident
Whitle Tom Hughes and his companion were strolling on the public square when a savage dog sprang out and bit Hughes four times. The episode occurred Sunday evening as they watched shooting stars.
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Herington
Kan
Whitle
Tom Hughes
Tommy
Smells Like It Came From Illinois
A wry take questions whether an Ohio legislative idea mirrors trends from Illinois. The column hints at cross-state influence and editorial tongue in cheek about policy borrowing.
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Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Ohio
Harmon's Playing Fox in Political Chess
The Philadelphia Inquirer likens Governor Wilson to Brer Rabbit as he maneuvers in a tense political moment. The metaphor shows Wilson navigating a tricky landscape, signaling strategic moves amid pressure.
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Harmon
Fox
Philadelphia Inquirer
Governor Wilson
Br’er
Rabbit
The Old Time Villain and the Good Old Days
A nostalgic meditation on classic villains from golden era fiction. The speaker laments modern weak antagonists and longs for the olden time’s sinister figures who mocked courage with grim merriment, yet ultimately meet retribution in traditional tales.
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John Knave
Manfred
Byron
Observant Couple Quarrel Sparks Oldsters’ Quiet Debate
An apparently loving young couple on a West End street car argues, shocking two elderly observers behind them who remark on the quarrel and contrast it with their own apparently harmonious marriage. The scene captures small city life and the contrast between public affection and private discord.
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West End
John
Local 1890 San Pedro area notices and events
Fred Talcott sells his residence near San Pedro park for 10000 dollars. May Catholic devotions and Temple Beth El attendance noted. Turners picnic at Lee's bend on Salado. Alamo firemen band plans engagements. Caroline Kampmann buys Bennett property on Nacogdoches for 17000. Twenty third infantry arrival expected next Monday. Hildebrandt residence party yesterday. Order of Chosen Friends to celebrate eleventh anniversary May 28 at Muth's pavilion. John Vance funeral held at First Presbyterian. George Starke and wife serenaded on wedding anniversary by Frohsian society. Polish Young Men's Union plans a dance at St Albert's Hall tonight.
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Fred Talcott
San Pedro Park
Temple Beth-El
Turners
Lee's Bend
Salado
Alamo
Caroline Kampmann
Bennett
Nacogdoches Street
Twenty-third Infantry
Hildebrandt
North Flores Street
Order of Chosen Friends
Muth’s
John Vance
First Presbyterian Church
George Starke
Frohsian
Polish Young Men's Union
St. Albert’s Hall
Quarrels and a Runaway Dog Create Scene on Commerce Street
An elderly couple quarrel over an accusation of infidelity while a young pair pieces misreading into a bashful romance. In Commerce street a negro customer loses his dog as he exits a shop, causing a chaotic collision with a table of dishes and a puzzled crowd as bystanders wonder whose dog it is.
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John
Commerce Street
Dawg
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