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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
6
Brief, fragmented notice from the San Antonio Light with masthead details and publishing affiliations. Mentions Associated Press and distribution offices in New York and Chicago. No clear event or named individuals beyond publishing staff.
Subscribers are reminded to report new addresses to ensure proper delivery. If delivery is irregular, notify the office, or call 176. The San Antonio Light is sold at hotels or newsstands nationwide.
Harvey L Steele circulation manager of the San Antonio Light certifies the paper’s April 19 1 total circulation at 532 193 copies with a daily average of 17739. Free copies and returns total 16560 or 552 daily, leaving net paid daily circulation at 17187.
Census figures show Texas tops the nation in farm products with 364 million dollars in 1910. Illinois follows, Iowa remains third, and Virginia climbs from twenty six to twenty fourth. The gains are linked to improved farming methods and soil conditions, signaling continued southern growth behind Texas.
The article reports rumors from El Paso that Mexico offered money to rebel commander Orozco to quit the rebellion, promising wealth for life. Orozco declined the offer, highlighting perceived government misreads of the conflict’s stakes and dynamics.
The author argues that buying off rebels is insufficient and the Mexican government cannot quell the rebellion without conceding political liberty. It warns the regime cannot read the times, will lose power, and must either defeat the rebellion or step aside. The piece ends with the metaphor that the blind should not travel a rough road to avoid disaster.
Congressman Slayden says the U S Army will remain at Fort Sam Houston pending new appropriations to move it. With no prospect of additional funding, the force will linger as San Antonio enjoys the presence while awaiting a surplus growth, a slow process. Mexican hostilities ease and border action declines, promising quieter times ahead despite historic weather.
The piece argues wealthy backers should issue statements denouncing the Chicago trial of alleged meat price extortion conspirators. It claims the indictment is a railroaded setup and compares such pretrial actions to labor upheaval over McNamara.
The article contrasts Federal and insurrectionist leaders in Mexico, noting how Madero saves Navarro and Navarro urges parole observance as acts of chivalry. It laments that lower officials lack the same punctiliousness, with rebels seeking Navarro’s murder and federals declining to honor oaths.
The world watches as Diaz contemplates a comeback, with fans and analysts awaiting a definitive move. Negotiations and fitness updates hint at a high-stakes return, fueling speculation about timing, opponents, and the impact on ongoing competitions.
A compact report notes unity among surrecto ranks at Juarez, comparing their cohesion to a panful of peas, highlighting a perception of steady organization amid the events described.
The first watermelons go for $1 each while a proclamation urges strict abstinence until Suneteenth, signaling a cultural or political stance reflected in local life.
An editorial quip notes the slow move on wool tariff revisions while we hasten basic first aid knowledge for cotton pajamas, hinting at economic policy and domestic preparedness in a light, satirical tone.
A light social note reports a woman suing her husband for divorce solely over his insistence on reading his spring. The item reflects understated domestic tensions and the era’s matrimonial dynamics with a hint of humor.
The piece notes women showing restraint and reports neighbors testing a spring garden to gauge produce rather than feeding chickens. It also mentions President Diaz with a toothache and hints at political illness, with a quip about the model husband and Webster.
The Baltimore American notes the southern republic faces a real condition not theory and argues peace is preferable to civil war. It urges continuing negotiations, supports disinterested arbitration, and says the United States can provide such service to restore stability.
Dispatches show foreigners in Mexico facing growing danger as unrest worsens. The text argues President Diaz cannot guarantee safety and has missed his chance to end the disturbances by resigning his office.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Diaz should not be blamed for not re signing amid fears of anarchy. It questions if Madero can control the revolutionary fires he has stirred and cites conflicting interests in Mexico. The stakes hinge on Diaz's perceived good faith and its impact on stability.
The Boston Transcript argues Diaz should quit the presidency at a strategic moment to safeguard his legacy and the political system, noting his age while stressing that ejection is not about prestige but safety and stability.
The present Mexican situation hinges on Diaz as rebels refuse any settlement that does not include Diaz agreeing to resign either immediately or as soon as peace terms are arranged, per the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the dispute in Mexico is not a U S concern beyond protecting American lives and property across the border. General Wood warns that calls for intervention inflame Mexican sentiment against Americans.
The New Haven Register editorial lauds President William Howard Taft, expressing gratitude for his leadership during tough conditions and affirming his place in the executive offices of the White House.
The Detroit Free Press questions Mexico’s ability to govern itself without Diaz and his allied advisers. It notes that strong men around him are retiring and asks whether the nation can stand alone, arguing self government is learned, not inherent.
The New York World argues that the revolution targeted presidential despotism, not political authority, and that peace with Mexico should be achievable as Americans mainly seek Mexico's development and prosperity under its own government and institutions.
Dr. 8 E Mezes president of the University of Texas and his wife visited Baltimore briefly due to crowded hotels. He was appointed a delegate to the peace congress by Governor Colquitt and planned to stay through the session. He lamented UT's inability to offer high salaries that attract eminent instructors, leading to faculty depletion.
A playful verse recounts Phyllis eluding her swain on a lawn while neighbors spy. The scene shifts to a parched desert feel as the foreman laments the lost kiss and a rival or ferry is mocked. The poem closes with Phyllis ready for meals yet unable to join in springing reunion.
The narrator recalls leaving the city for the woods seeking peace and renewal. Nature’s majesty soothes him while city life remains a burden. A lay policeman confronts him, fining twenty bones during his woodland retreat.
Clarence Sprague and Vivian Bloodgood were not married at a St Louis church as planned. During the vestry wait Vivian discovered a hole in her stocking, sparking a delay as a messenger fetched new white silk hosiery while the pair argued over the groom’s critical mood.
Vivian scolds Clarence at the altar calling him persnickety and hurls the engagement ring at his feet. She declares no wedding bells until he proves he can love her despite a tiny stocking hole, urging him to find a hole-proof hosiery girl.
A recipe from Mother's Cook Book describes layering finely cut pork sliced potatoes and onions in a frying pan with salt pepper and grated cheese between and on top. The writer contemplates sprinkling seasonings between layers to avoid mixing and contemplates trying the dish in the morning.
An old classified ad seeks a capable girl for general horsework at Standard office. It hints at tasks including caring for horses and heavy teaming and asks about weekly pay around 15 dollars with corn and oats furnished. The tone notes fatigue and lack of romance in such work.
The Brooklyn Standard Union argues that regardless of statutory violations, a better plan with systematic regulation should govern deposit distributions to prevent charges of favoritism or corruption. It calls for reforms to make favoritism charges practically impossible.
A rough rider appointed to a Taft administration job hails from Michigan and may not have been suspected of receiving the position.
Inquirer cites Governor Wilson as an example among many who err by talking too soon. The remark reflects on premature public commentary as a political misstep.
The Denver Republican notes Mr. Jeffries has traveled to Europe and suggests he aims to expose foreigners to the deadly work of the Black Hand, implying renewed anxiety about international threats.
Captain Baldwin announces his determination to drift north toward the Pole aboard the expedition, detailing planned route and objectives as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
The Baltimore American notes President Taft thoroughly knows the Mexican situation and will engage Uncle Sam in no unnecessary trouble as Has Read Sherman on War discusses strategic caution.
Cartoon-style quip from the St. Paul Pioneer Press jokes that recruiting Senator Lorimer to a baseball team would ensure he is put out, playing on foul balls and stealing home as a metaphor for political moves.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Mr. Bryan sees the coming of the Democratic Party but states it is not attempting to overtake him. The piece frames the political stir as the party’s emergence rather than a direct bid to supersede Bryan.
A brief Washington Post fragment notes change in behavior after a marriage, suggesting reduced headaches and self-treatment with medicines. No full context or names provided.
In a sharp remark the Omaha Bee quotes a caller or commentator contrasting a critic's taunt with the title Uncle Joe as Joseph Gurney Cannon. The exchange hints at ongoing political tensions and public attention on Cannon.
The Atlanta Journal notes a grim outlook after a strong showing for President Diaz, suggesting the result signals a historic upheaval beyond a typical landslide and hints at severe political turmoil ahead.
The New York World notes Diaz's public commitment to retire from the Mexican presidency, claiming nothing in his career is more honorable or patriotic than this promise.
Syracuse Post Standard notes chemists explored whether mixing hard cider and whiskey alters inebriation levels. The inquiry examines whether combining the two beverages changes potency or effects, reflecting early scientific interest in beverage interactions.
The Boston Globe notes a toxic exchange as New York aldermen exchange insults calling rivals cars and lars amid heated city debates. The piece highlights the colorful rhetoric and suggests the quarrel may be exaggerated for effect.
Reflections from former Pennsylvania governor Henry Pennypacker critique Governor Wilson of New Jersey and remind readers that no path or policy was free from regret or controversy. The brief political exchange highlights inter-state governance tensions of the era.
May 20 is Decoration day and graves are being prepared. The Belknap Rifles hold a business meeting tonight. Jokers and Clippers arrange a Sunday game at San Pedro Aspr in park. Schuh's garden opens next Sunday on Josephine street. Dolorosa street paving finishes tomorrow and Military plaza will be repaved.
A fragment notes actions by Pennsylvania's former governor to influence the Quay circle in Harrisburg, quoted with a New York World reference about regret for planting someone in the capital. The brief hints at internal political maneuvering without full details.
Governor Harmon vows to jail any legislator who took bribes even if unpopular. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes the political climate and mentions Governor Wilson’s presidential prospects.
A historical quip notes that hard winter labor with a snot shovel yields endurance for summer yard work, highlighting a blunt, period voice from the Philadelphia Inquirer. The remark underscores hardy working conditions and practical stamina.
A Macon Georgia News item reports a Louisville health lecturer advising the public to chew food thoroughly and slowly. He notes his own habit of chewing repeatedly to aid digestion and mindful eating.
The Cleveland Leader notes another fatal incident as a warning to Republican leaders in Washington. The concise remark implies danger or downfall connected to political actions in the capital.
Praise pours in for a Pullman porter who found diamond rings worth $2000 and returned them to their owner, narrowly avoiding a mistaken tip. The Pittsburgh Gazette-Times notes the porter’s honesty and timely action.
Dr. Owen asserts Bacon killed Shakespeare, labeling Bacon a ham fat actor in a sensational Washington Post article.
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