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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
4
The text argues for upright department heads and cooperative public good actions. It endorses a reasonable bond issue for highway improvements, critiques Mr. Ryan's opposition as quibbling over the meaning of reasonable bonds, and urges voters to compare parties by past actions.
A San Antonio political piece analyzes the Citizens party platform versus Mr. Ryan’s party. It lists nine planks including commission government, a new charter, ending political city employee blackmail, permanent street improvements, and sewer extensions while pressing scrutiny of Ryan’s stance on Mayor Jones policies.
The Constitutionalists declined Sei chi Sagitani's proposal to raise and equip a Japanese force in San Francisco for service in Mexico. Sagitani sought no pay, then a postwar reward, but concerns over Japanese government involvement and potential US interests led to rejection of the plan.
The article contrasts California’s alien land measure with a similar Arizona proposal. It argues the frontier of thought revisits old sovereignty questions and notes differences in motives behind aliens seeking land. It suggests ancient debates on sovereignty and suffrage reappear in state land policy.
The piece contrasts immigration policy with California and Arizona bills, cites the Dallas News on sovereignty rooted in soil, and argues sovereignty has long rested with capital rather than the people. It warns that the current administration aims to shift sovereignty to align theory with intrinsic power.
A viewpoint asserts that Japanese invasion of California could spark a global race war between yellow and white races. It argues real estate, schools, labor, and industry would be affected, with Japanese settlement and colonies reshaping communities. Maps found by a former Japanese servant hint at strategic coastlines.
A man recounts his near death after saving a child from ice and being pulled under. He reflects on his past deeds and a failing engagement to Anna. Her love proves stronger than death as she revives him, revealing suspended animation.
War with Japan could threaten California’s Panama-Pacific Exposition plans and budgets as observers weigh the impact on trade and tourism financing during a tense era.
An Italian scientist argues life should be shorter and more strenuous, not longer. He claims twenty or twenty five working years suffice and old age should be avoided. He warns prolonging life would deprive the world of great minds and achievements from Franklin to Darwin and Michelangelo.
Leslie's Weekly argues railroads face strain from public demand for low rates high taxes and high wages. It stresses railroads must invest constantly to stay ready for commerce and that farmers benefit from fair treatment to keep freight capacity available.
There is only one objection to Stefansson's plans for his Arctic expedition, namely his failure to take various distinguished gentlemen with him, noted in the New York Evening Sun.
The piece argues the United States must defend its federal rights against foreign coercion over land ownership policies in California. It notes Japan and Haiti restrict alien land ownership and predicts Japan may press Washington to force California to repeal its law, risking diplomatic break or war.
A 19th century essay on the vice presidency describes the role as anomalous and uncertain. It notes the VP is neither fully part of the legislature nor an executive officer, serving to moderate Senate proceedings without voting power and awaiting the president’s death or disability.
A brief item notes that opposition to the Hadley boom faces writers who may address Robert M. La Follette, suggesting public interest and accessible correspondence for readers.
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