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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
8
Notice filed at the San Antonio post office identifies S Beckwith Special Agency as representatives with offices listed in New York and Chicago Tribune buildings referencing second class matter.
The San Antonio Light is available at hotels and newsstands across the United States, expanding distribution to reach readers on the move. The move aims to widen access to the paper's local coverage and features for travelers and distant communities.
Harvey L. Steele circulation manager of the San Antonio Light swore an oath showing total April 1911 circulation of 532193 copies with a daily average of 17739. Free copies and returns totaled 16560 daily 552 leaving net paid daily circulation 17187. Sworn before John J Wahl notary public.
The senate progressives rejected Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire as president pro tem praising him as a standpat Conservative and noting his role in the Lorimer affair. The vote signals a coming clash between Republican factions and hints at ongoing political tensions in the chamber.
Delegates at national hardware convention and San Antonio officers faulted for lack of official hospitality. The mayor was reported ill at home after a fall, leaving officials unable to attend. The piece urges proper conduct and etiquette for public representatives.
The speaker urges the mayor or a representative to extend greetings in person to visiting conventions. San Antonio should not be seen as lacking in hospitality and the city officialdom or Chamber of Commerce should ensure courteous reception.
An American Indian uprisings text describes protests against depictions of Indian life. Col umbus Ohio hosts a convention to form resolutions to abolish western shows and alter portrayals, arguing current presentations offend and misrepresent the native people.
Col Cecil Lyon returns from Mexico claiming President Diaz will not resign and Mexico is not excited. The piece notes ongoing fighting and many wounded crossing into El Paso, suggesting Lyon missed the dramatic events while there.
Washington officials allow unrestricted trade across the El Paso Juarez bridge. No interdiction is placed on arms or other goods, from pins to heavy ordnance. The note also hints at potential U S funding if intervention becomes necessary.
As Diaz exits Mexico and Diaz assumes power in Nicaragua a regional leadership shift unfolds. The transition signals evolving influence among Central American states as political leadership changes occur in quick succession.
A brief item notes the federal role in restricting a wide range of goods including Mexican cigars and diamonds, with the ticking system described as an enforcement aid. The text hints at broader controls alongside tariff and trade measures by national authorities.
A quip notes insurance firms should add presidency of Nicaragua to hazardous jobs. It mentions Estrada and a Christmas timing as the event occurred on that period.
A sharp Senate confrontation features Old Bill Stone denouncing military losses and controversial grenades planes and artillery in Missouri. His rhetoric frames shrapnel and trijoles as decisive political weapons in a broader debate.
The river Wye continues to withhold its secret fueling public curiosity. In many minds the question of the Wye persists as observers ponder what lies beneath its surface and along its banks.
Cecil Lyon returns from Mexico claiming inner peace gained across the border. The colonel appears to have shed his militant stance and speaks softly of tranquil, dove like sentiments while noting his large Mexican holdings.
No official welcome was extended at the opening session suggesting these gentlemen may lack strong influence.
The report notes new allowances for crossing the border with provisions including arms and ammunition. It cites a government stance enabling cross-border movement, signaling changes in regulatory enforcement and enforcement expectations.
A brief note cites a headline about a typhus threat in Juarez, reflecting contemporary news tempo with Mexico’s evolving disorder following prior reports on Madero.
The New York World asserts Ohio's legislature is corrupt and unable to properly investigate itself, comparing state capitol corruption to Adams County conditions. It notes the vast discrepancy between Columbus's lawmakers and Adams County voters.
The Pittsburg Gazette Times argues the public display is shameful and demands strict pursuit of all offenders to restore face. It suggests such action could influence politics by fostering loyalty among Republicans as Democrats fail to capitalize on a naturally favorable situation.
A Chicago News editorial argues a revolt of business men fuels the graft crusade. It claims Ohio graft thrives as legislation becomes purchasable and payments are routine, while Illinois shows similar scandal with its jackpot disclosures and Columbus revelations.
The Toledo Blade urges hard truth on bribery in Ohio politics. It warns lobbyists using corrupt practices will not be tolerated and calls for decisive action at Columbus to expose and end the graft.
The Indianapolis News quotes an editor claiming bribery presumes many state legislators can be bought. It cites agents of Burns with reportedly clear evidence, noting the shock of such accusations while stressing the presumption persists.
The passage addresses a hungry boy and praises his eager appetite for foods from pies to dumplings. It recalls the joy and energy of childhood meals, urging the boy to eat while his hunger lasts and to savor the simple pleasures of sharing food with family.
Charles S. Diehl long time assistant general manager of the Associated Press with Chicago headquarters has left to gather news for himself. He has purchased a daily newspaper in San Antonio signaling a new independent venture.
The New York Tribune argues that outrages against Americans in Mexico during reconstruction are unsurprising. It attributes much of the chaos to armistice tensions and wartime profiteers who seek spoils, delaying peace and provoking mischief before peace and order prevail.
In Tacoma New York Press notes suffragettes used Mayor Fawcett's four marriages against him. They argued the record harmed his standing with women and implied a bachelor would fare better in an equal suffrage state than a twice married man.
A wary city maid, misled by a stray kitty, contemplates a pat but refrains. Reportedly, her clothes have been buried, leaving a note of pity amid the odd tale.
William Gatz appeared before Judge Harris in Trenton police court charged with excessive intoxication. The judge pressed him for an answer but the defendant was deaf and could not hear. Gatz explained he had been out with friends who kept saying say when, leading to his drinking and arrest. The judge released him with a warning to avoid wine and not get drunk again.
An advertisement offers a six room fur and finished cottage on the Maine coast with inland salt water included, cash price 1 2 of cost. The note repeats the claim, comparing inland salt water to Salt Lake and invites buyers to the property for a summer retreat.
A humorous caption portrays a mother in a trouser skirt while the father hides his shirt as the trio jokes about fashion and social norms. The lighthearted verse captures playful family dynamics with a daisy motif.
The editorials urge restraint before trial while noting public scandal over an indictment for taking a bribe connected with city funds. They argue the mayor must consider the risks of continuing in office as Hyde’s defense casts the $18,000 loan as improper and unsecured.
Sixty-one years ago today a calamity struck Boston and Massachusetts bringing Henry Cabot Lodge to public attention. The piece notes Lodge as a political scholar and aid to big business, claiming decades of misrepresentation by the public and celebrates his sixty‑first birthday in a critical tone.
Editorials from the New York Evening Post and New York Globe urge Mr. Hyde to resign to preserve his reputation and avoid a scandal. They argue the public will assume innocence until proven guilty and stress the value of a frank exit over conspiracy talk. Officials note indictments already reflect serious charges to be proven in court.
The New York Times notes the mayor repeatedly cites Marcus Aurelius yet shows a failure to recognize the flaws of colleagues surrounding him. The piece critiques his selective wisdom and calls for self awareness among leadership.
The Charleston News and Courier notes the ongoing mystery surrounding events in November as Mr. Roosevelt seeks answers. The piece frames the question as a puzzling sequence of dates and decisions, inviting readers to consider the causes behind the November happenings.
In Chicago Journal remarks, Senator Stevenson questions his naturalization history noting uncertainty whether the first attempt failed or if denaturalization occurred by accident.
Senator Root remains optimistic about Congress adjournment by June 1. He forecasts a smooth resolve of issues as lawmakers near the session’s close.
The Denver Republican notes a possible trigger from John Sharp Williams poetry for Victor Berger to move a resolution to abolish the senate. The report frames provocation as a catalyst for legislative action and highlights political rhetoric surrounding the issue.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Woodrow Wilson faces heavy opposition as he strains to push presidential nominations through, portraying his efforts as tedious and exhausting amid political obstruction.
A reflective poem critiques society’s treatment of the moneyless man. It portrays him as shunned by hotels police and siezed by crowds while questioning responsibility for economic hardship and praising only the truly deserving poor.
An observed young man at Fort Sam Houston after a boxing contest loses a hat to a strong gust. He searches the dark stormy post grounds with determination but cannot locate the headgear as rain threatens and San Antonio real estate escapes with his hat.
Local notes report W B Wortham of Austin active among editors as a Democratic candidate for state treasurer. Other items include a death at Avenue D, a police inquest into Lt Edmund Weeks with a head wound, a civic ball at St Albert's, and various city happenings from transport to fire incidents and planned excursion trains to Riverside Park for the Mission Hose company picnic.
The St Anthony hosted a major convention last week with headquarters in the hotel. Mark Haas the head Porter and four assistants handled a record baggage load for 12 hours, placing 312 trunks in rooms and sending out 108 for departing guests while managing hundreds of hand baggage items and answering thousands of questions. Haas earned praise as the best hotel porter in the state.
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