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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1911
Page
4
The San Antonio Light reports its April 1812 circulation figures and publishing details. It lists daily, Sunday, and monthly rates, plus the paid and free circulation breakdown and the responsible publisher and official swearing of circulation figures.
The river is praised as a potential year round joy for residents and tourists but lamented as neglected and polluted. Citizens critique debris, bland riverfronts, and polluted waters, imagining elegant walks shaded by trees and flowers, turning the river into a remembered paradise rather than a ruined sight.
Reports from Mesiva indicate the government seeks General Reyes’s return, predicting the end of the insurrection when he starts work in the war department. The United States would view Reyes cautiously, while Madero’s administration and allies maneuver amid internal splits and shifting power.
A poetic passage celebrates San Antonio's river life with images of a Swift motor boat and a canoe gliding along, lovers whispering to a soft love song, while crowds of pleasure seekers enjoy the nighttime scene. The text extols the river’s health, pleasure, and business benefits, insisting the city can make unforgettable memories.
A new treaty ending the opium trade marks the close of a dark chapter in English history. The trade persisted for decades under British policy, with India supplying opium to China. Though the cessation is credited to England, its long enforcement left lasting moral and national damage.
A dense literary collage reviews German modernism and American poets and dramatists, naming Viereck, Welgagan, and Madox Ford, plus Bertha Shaw and Bernard Shaw. It discusses cultural shifts, translations, and the prominence of Anglo and German writers, with references to notable publishers and critics of the era.
A historical survey highlights Civil War portraits and episodes from Manassas to Vicksburg. It notes one in five soldiers died in a year, the glory sought by those who bore the cost, and famous images like McDowell at Bull Run and battlefield signals shaping news far away.
In a fervent editorial voice, the piece attacks Roosevelt as a distant figure, alleging his critique of powerful interests and his stances during wartime are misrepresented. It portrays a clash between ambitious reformers and entrenched elites, arguing for accountability and clear moral positions rather than polished rhetoric.
Twenty one years ago reports note oil companies drilling thrice weekly near Mamelot. Workmen at the city hall site protested a late-hour shift. Electric regulator issues and a religious paper mention surface tensions. A streetcar collision on Sant Alamo Street and a funeral anniversary are listed amid community notices and travels to New York for a grand event.
The item presents a garbled dispatch listing various political figures and events. It references Roosevelts stance on candidacy, Tafts prospects, and editorial notes from the Washington Post and other papers. Mentions include Tutt, Carnegie, Taft, and opinions from newspapers about leadership and policy.
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