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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1912
Page
6
The notice lists editors and publishers Charles 8 Diehl and Harrison L Beach with a price of .50. It notes New York and Chicago offices and agencies of 8. S. Beck with Special Agency, Tribune Building.
The San Antonio Right reports total April circulation of 595,898 with daily evening average 19,697 and Sunday average 20,927. After adjustments the net paid daily evening circulation is 38,025 and Sunday 11, fewer than 1,000 confusion remains. Largest day 21,676 on April 12. Audit by N W Ayer & Son deemed final.
Gen Joseph W Duncan dies suddenly at Fort Sam Houston. A career military man born to serve, his flawless record and courageous deeds highlight a lifetime in the army. He was praised as a gallant soldier and a modest, loyal friend whose loss is deeply felt by the country.
The former provisional president candidate Emilio Vasquez Gomez has returned to San Antonio and will stay indefinitely unless asked to leave. He blames enemies for his collapse and says his foes conspired against him as he pursued the presidency in Mexico.
Col George Harvey argues the Clayton resolution limits presidents to six years and bars re election. He portrays the issue as moral rather than political, noting expediency and the ethics of ambition under a six year limit.
The article argues Gomez cannot win the presidency. It contrasts cabinet driven revolutions with militant actors, dismisses the refugee route, and labels Gomez’s bid as a spent lemon two years past. It cites turmoil in Mexico and considers two possible paths to power, both unlikely.
Judge Seeligson orders the San Antonio city auditor to allow the Citizens League and the public to inspect the books at convenient times. He rejects the idea that the mayor or finance committee can block access, stating the books belong to the people who fund and run the city.
The passage argues that a ban on a second or third presidential term may be warranted in extraordinary crises. It discusses the tension between written law and public necessity, the dangers of extended power, and the possibility of extending a single term to six years while maintaining constitutional safeguards. It cites Roosevelt as a non essential figure and weighs risks to liberty and governance.
Harper's Weekly notes Italian experiments testing the Milan cathedral spire stability after the Campanile collapse. The marble pinnacle with its statue of the Virgin exhibits wind and solar effects, tracing a daily elliptical paint path with minute shifts. A 1905 tempest skewed the top by eight millimeters.
A quarter century ago John T. Raymond famed as Col Sellers tried The Gilded Age in London. He visited Gillig's American exchange and loudly asked how to send money to America. A week later he returned, slipped to Gillig’s corner and whispered quietly how to get money from America.
The Knickerbocker Press questions whether Harmon can advance his cause if the Cincinnati Enquirer remains unsupportive. It frames his prospects around media backing and public reception amid competing narratives.
George W. Perkins says he is Theodore Roosevelt's little friend in need, acknowledging a close, practical alliance as reported in the Detroit Free Press.
In Los Angeles Times coverage, Colonel Roosevelt derides a rival as a liar while asserting his own role as the original Taft supporter. The remarks reflect intra party tensions during the campaign.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Roosevelt claims a united bosses front aims to derail him. The remark is seen as an attempt to attack Bill Flinn’s sensitive position.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes Doc Cook attracting crowded houses in Germany where Baron Munchausen once enjoyed fame, highlighting the performer’s enduring appeal and cultural resonance abroad.
The Knickerbocker Press notes Miss Democracy shows waning interest as Judson Harmon is linked with the tune Just as I am without one plea. The piece frames a political or civic sentiment on public reception of the hymn in a broader cultural context.
The Life of Theodore Roosevelt once priced at two dollars is now offered for 35 cents in New York. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the sharp price drop and remarks on the "falling off" in value.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports Colonel Roosevelt plans a trip to Ohio to inform Buckeye voters about the type of man President Taft is. The campaign aims to shape public opinion ahead of elections.
The Omaha Bee notes a sharp contrast as Governor Wilson is described as a decent man while Champ Clark appears smarter in the political game. The remark frames Clark as more adept at maneuvering within party stakes and public influence.
The public is ready to meet halfway with reform minded leaders. Hanky O'Day is cited as an example, noting he was an umpire just a year ago and now represents a potential upright leadership path.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes James Hamilton Lewis may be temporary chairman of the Baltimore convention. If chosen, all records for politeness would likely be shattered.
The New York Herald reports George Washington's letters have disappeared from a Virginia state library. The notes may be hidden due to events surrounding the Taft Roosevelts correspondence and related access disputes.
The Philadelphia Record notes in a Maryland primary result that Colonel Roosevelt keeps his prestige for African adventure, signaling continued influence amid party contests.
An essay traces a June 1893 Victoria disaster off Tripoli and A T Quiller-Couch verse honoring heroism. It notes a Masefield reference in Sailor's Garland and suggests the line of poetic prophecy crosses eras from Victoria to Titanic in a curious literary connection.
A humorous tale from Norman Mack’s Monthly tells a dentist filling a lady patient’s teeth and showing her a mirror after each tooth. She responds with concern for her own appearance, revealing she looked at her hair each time instead of the teeth.
A convivial man resting by a lamp post calls to a mover carrying a large grandfather clock. The sober mover asks for the reason, while the drunk man offers advice in a inelegant exchange. The scene captures a late night urban moment from a Norman EB reprint.
The Senate committee explores licensing drinkers instead of saloonkeepers to curb the saloon issue. Proponents argue licenses, medical and fitness exams, inspections, and graded certificates for tipplers would shift revenue and control to the state, giving drinkers a sense of dignity while reducing liquor access. Critics fear personal liberty infringements, but supporters foresee the plan's eventual triumph.
The colonel vows relentless effort in the battle described by the Atlanta Constitution. He aims to secure victory through a comprehensive and disciplined approach, leaving no adjective unused in the pursuit of success.
J B Drury recalled Saturday a wagon roll crushed his brown jug but did not break it. He said the eight inch jug withstood the impact, a claim reported by the Harper Herald.
Nic Ora, a local rancher near the Anacacho mountains, brought two large panther hides into Brackett on Tuesday evening. The animals were killed in Hebbs' pasture.
Mount Gainer item in New Braunfels Herald notes B Fr Quick saw wild Mexican dogs last week and reports one was killed days later near Henry as they allegedly tried to attack him and his dog.
An advertisement from the New Braunfels Herald promotes Snake Bite Medicine as a must for any picnic, urging readers to bring a bottle for safety and relief.
Advertisement urging readers to subscribe to the Echo newspaper to support lending copies and relieve neighbors from sharing duties. Mentions borrowing value and paying for access.
A local Harper Herald editorial laments booster culture in college athletics, arguing the booster receives the best portion while the rest of the team gets less. The piece mocks the idea of a "booster" being entitled to more and calls for fair treatment.
Fredericksburg Standard notes rising demand and policy pressures for hog farming in Texas, alongside concerns over hog mortality and market changes. Regional headlines compare hog industry trajectories across Illinois Missouri showing diverging outcomes for livestock producers.
Our school entertainment announced last week was a success with a full house and yard. The amateur players performed for about one hour and twenty five minutes and received hearty encores.
A brief ad notes Crone's Barber Shop offers barbers skilled for right and left handed customers, promoting Taylor Democrat as a shopper-friendly detail.
Ad from Yoakum Times promotes a bold claim about tanks and cisterns with a striking slogan. The short piece reflects a local ad voice using bold typography to catch reader attention.
J R Hill of Koerth wired up telephone boxes Monday and subscribers heard fine music provided by the Butts and Henry band. The novelty of the phone service sparked a jolly time for all at Salem news in Yoakum Herald.
Observant Citizen at chamber luncheon reacts to an unexpected toast by sharing a recalled anecdote about a banker and a couple under a laden apple tree. The banker’s tale humorously likens peak appetite to the tree’s sigh, ending with a playful exchange about being full of green apples.
The Chicago Tribune reports a German chemist extracted ricinus seed poison the most powerful known. A gram could kill about a million and a half guinea pigs, yet a small dose can confer immunity and allow much larger eventual tolerances. Immunized animals show antitoxin in blood serum that can cure those exposed to ricinus poison.
The Washington Post notes that adding one delegate to Uncle Jud Harmon’s group would raise his total by 25 percent, encouraging reflection on growth potential and future gains.
A Philadelphia Press remark notes shifting views on Governor Wilson as the sole Democratic candidate once touted as everywhere now appears to be running nowhere. The quip frames his candidacy amid changing political support and speculation.
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