San Antonio daily papers and subscriptions details
The San Antonio Light and San Antonio Gazette are listed with publication days Evening Daily Sunday Morning and subscription options. Rates include monthly and yearly carrier and mail plans. Post office entry as second class matter and agency representation noted.
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SAN Antonio Light
SAN Antonio Gazette
Associated Press
Tacothe Light Publishing CO
Charles 8. Diehl
Harrison L. Beach
San Antonio
Texas
S. C. Beckwith Special Agency
Representatives
New York
Tribune
Chicago
San Antonio Light Distribution Expanded to Hotels and Stands
The San Antonio Light reports its newspaper now available at hotels and newsstands across the United States, expanding reach beyond local readers. The note highlights broadened distribution channels and aims to capture new subscribers.
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San Antonio
Hotels A
United 8
Circulation figures for the San Antonio Light April 1911
Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, sworn statement shows total April circulation 632193 copies with a daily average of 17739. Free copies and exchanges totaled 16560 or 552 daily. net paid daily circulation 17187. Notarized by John J. Wahl in San Antonio on May 8, 1911.
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I. Harvey L. Steele
SAN Antonio Light
Harvey J. Steele
John J. Wahl
Notary Public
San Antonio
Bexar Co
Tex
Dickinson Resignation Sparks Cabinet Curiosity in Tennessee
Tennessee readers wonder about Secretary of War Dickinsons resignation amid rumors of friction with Secretary of State Knox. The press offers little illumination as Washington remains silent, with chatter suggesting disagreement over Japan strategy and urgency.
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Tennessee
Dickinson
Knox
Pittsburg
Washington
Japan
Congress
Amenities at Juarez and U S relations with insurgents
The article notes rapid U S engagement with Mexican insurgents, allowing arms and ammunition to pass into Mexico and accepting prisoners of war for safekeeping. It mentions General Navarro in El Paso and rebels critical of him with threats and force.
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Mexico
Juarez
el Paso
Navarro
Diaz regime faced increased pressure over rebel deaths and growing insurrection
The article accuses the Diaz government of brutal methods that killed rebel prisoners while noting aid to insurgents via Juarez merchants. It claims U S support strengthens the insurrection and predicts Diaz will soon be asked to resign, with plans if he refuses.
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Juarez
Sam
Diaz
Supreme Court orders dissolution of Standard Oil monopoly
The Supreme Court finds Standard Oil of New Jersey a restraint on trade and requires dissolution. The ruling ends a long government campaign against a company infamous for crushing competition and alleged bribery, rewarding wealth of its stockholders while condemning its methods.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
United States
Federals limit aims to Chihuahua defense not Juarez
The federals say they will not retake Juarez but will concentrate at Chihuahua for its protection. They acknowledge failure to unite scattered northern forces would have hindered any Juarez retake, leaving Juarez to rebels and casting doubt on Federal control of Chihuahua. The insurrectos hold momentum if they avoid serious errors.
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Juarez
Chihuahua
Republic
Labor leaders freed from imprisonment in contempt case
States have ruled that Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison officials of the American Federation of Labor cannot be imprisoned for contempt in the Buck Stove and Range case. The court says imprisonment is a penalty for a criminal offense and cannot be imposed for contempt. Gompers has since spoken against the courts and judges alleging bias between rich and poor.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Court confirms Standard Oil as a trust ruling
It is deeply gratifying to learn that the long held suspicion that Standard Oil is a trust has been confirmed by direct information from the supreme court. The declaration settles debates about the company's legality and signals a strong judicial stance against monopolistic practices.
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Standard Oil
Supreme Court
Brule Judge Orders Harem Skirt Demeanor Leave Town
A Brule Nebraska judge gave a woman wearing a harem skirt five minutes to depart. The scene is noted as a stark local incident with no further details. San Antonio is referenced as offering a louder welcome, hinting at contrasting reception.
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Brule
Neb
San Antonio
Judges consider chairmanship of reception committees
A dispatch notes judges express willingness to serve as chairs of reception committees. The article also references Taft taking up trusts, public interest in voter sentiment, petrified pig discovery in Marshall Missouri, and a mix of satirical lines on fruit, language, and politics.
Income Tax Amendment Denied by Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Legislature will not ratify the proposed income tax amendment. The Utica Press cites the state as a model, arguing there are already enough taxes and opposing any new levy on earnings nationwide.
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Massachusetts
Utica Press
Massachusetts Senate Voices Constitutional Ties Amid Tax Debate
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes a Massachusetts reaction praising the state’s adherence to the constitution and opposition to income tax tinkering. It notes relief that Massachusetts stands by old commonwealth principles after the house, urged by Governor Foss, backed a proposed amendment, while the senate reaffirmed sober sentiment.
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Bay State
Massachusetts
Democratic House
Foss
Senate
Old Commonwealth
Philadelphia Ledger
Massachusetts Senate rejects income tax amendment
The Massachusetts senate narrowly votes against the income tax amendment. If it holds firm, it can defeat the measure in Massachusetts and potentially nationally, regardless of Beacon Hill actions. The New Haven Register suggests Connecticut may push a decisive blow against the amendment soon.
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Massachusetts Senate
Massachusetts
Beacon Hill
Connecticut
New Haven Register
Statewise caution on federal rights amendment
The Richmond Times-Despatch argues against centralization and warns that adding to federal government a state’s proper powers undermines the spirit of the federal constitution. The piece views the proposed amendment as unwise in a era of growing centralized authority.
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Richmond Times-Despatch
Is downward revision of the tariff urged
The Hartford Times argues that a tax cut is urged because a law capping the income tax at five thousand dollars a year would shift the burden of a hundred million dollars annually to eight states including Connecticut. It warns that without this shift the amendment would not be a constitutional issue.
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Connecticut
Hartford Times
Tax options for federal revenue debated in Tribune excerpt
The Minneapolis Tribune weighs potential revenue paths from a tariff revision. It suggests choices between federal income tax, inheritance tax, or direct taxation apportioned by state population, noting the unpopularity of the latter.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Reform Amendment Faces Prolonged Battle Across States
The Philadelphia Press notes that if the ten middle and New England states remain opposed to the amendment its adoption chances are small, since five southern and western states already oppose it and several others have yet to announce. Opponents could be persuaded to reconsider, keeping the issue unresolved for years.
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Middle
New England
Philadelphia Press
Massachusetts Senate Faces Tax Amendment Hurdles
The Boston Transcript notes Massachusetts seems unlikely to approve the income tax this year as southern legislatures may back it next year. The report predicts the constitutional amendment will pass within a year regardless of Massachusetts action.
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Massachusetts
Boston Transcript
Digging for Bacon Treasures in the Wye River
Dr. Orville Owen of Detroit probes the Wye at Chepstow England chasing a Bacon cipher and buried documents about himself and Shakespeare. He finds stone clay and logs and claims the box with treasures may lie beneath. The editor notes the sport of digging up England is timeless and Owen seems to enjoy the hunt regardless of outcome.
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Harpe’s Weekly
Orville Owen
Detroit
Chepstow
England
Bacon
Shakespeare
Dr. Owen
Famous Civil War Photographs Then and Now
Winter 1861 7 to 1861 7 recounts Confederate after Bull Run fortifications and missed opportunity to seize Washington. The piece notes Federal fears and heightened defenses in the capital as the war unfolded.
Woman Buys Ticket and Takes Train for Reno
A brief note quotes John B. Sumner about a woman’s actions. She did not go home or create a scene but bought a ticket and boarded a train to Reno. No further details provided.
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Mamma
Reno
Inventor Promotes Canned Cold Air In Sales Plot
A spoof letter extols canned cold air as a summer boon and jokes about heating with hot air in winter. The writer, signed as P.8, recounts a Texas inventor Peter Homishak and envisions cans sold cheap through major stores with humorous uses and a pet cockroach in the desk.
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Peter Homishak
Texas
Peter
F. M
Pete
P. O
Dorothea
The Game Today Brings Joy to Doting Fans
A playful ode urges readers to attend the game and join in the revelry. It extols leaving work behind to enjoy baseball, praising fans who become lively as they cheer, and questioning the value of wealth when compared with the simple pleasure of watching the ballgame.
Cockroach Chirography Used by Bax Macon
The text notes Bax Macon writes her name by dipping feet in ink and walking across paper. It then whimsically suggests making something spendable except stamps, referencing Pete.
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Pete
Meaning of a pair of twins in common usage
A reader asks what “a pair of twins” means. The reply notes: technically four babies equal a pair of twins, but in ordinary speech it refers to two children. suggests using “a set of twins” and explains how larger multiple births would be described.
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Bob
Robert
Pistol Carrying Restriction Passes New York Senate
In the New York Senate an anti pistol bill passed 87 to 5. Tim Sullivan cited street gang violence and a mother with a baby as examples to illustrate the danger, urging rapid passage of the measure.
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Springfield Republican
Big Tim
Sullivan
New York Senate
Tim
Signor Caruso and Saints Bust Plans Mentioned
An idle remark notes if Signor Caruso heals his throat he would present a silver bust to St. Januarius. A rival pledge vows a bust to any saint upon mastering the mashie shot this season in Milwaukee's broader civic chatter.
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Signor Caruso
St. Januarius
Chicago Tribune
Murder Law Echoes In Roosevelt Court View
A Kansas City Journal note cites Colonel Theodore Roosevelt on murder, contrasting murder as fact with legal labels like insanity and unwritten law used in court.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Kansas City Journal
Diaz Outclasses Ballinger Under Fire
In a political note the New Orleans Times-Democrat observes that President Diaz, though under pressure, holds positions under fire and outclasses former Secretary Ballinger.
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Diaz
Ballinger
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Harmon boom aims for presidency amid riverine peril
The Harmon movement gains traction in political circles but faces rough waters navigating midwestern currents and opposition. Analysts fear snagging shoals as the Platte and Chicago areas react to the campaign.
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Harmon
Platte
Chicago Journal
Champion of World and Diaz's seven terms noted
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports on President Diaz who has served seven terms and can retire assured he will continue to hold influence, described as keeping the pennant in this respect.
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Diaz
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Ambition to be shot on the field haunts T R
An interview recalls T R s lifelong drive toward battle glory while noting plans that may include a rooftop perch in Douglas Arizona as a possible scene for future action.
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el Paso
T. R
Tle
Douglas
Ariz
Pittsburg
The Sphinx Never Tells in Belated Political Quiet
The Boston Globe notes the unclear reasons behind Ambassador Hill's resignation and why Senator Lorimer has not resigned, leaving questions about the political shakeup unsettled.
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Ambassador Hill
Lorimer
Boston _ Globe
Indiana Authority: Beveridge Speaks With State Backbone
An Atlanta Constitution note says Senator Beveridge from Indiana speaks with authorial authority. The remark frames his stance as a firm expression of Indiana's weight in policy.
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Indiana
Beveridge
Atlanta Constitution
Even Over Roosevelt The Umpire as Autocrat in America
The piece notes the downfall of Roosevelt and marks the umpire as the sole autocrat in America, reflecting a sharp shift in power and authority within the nation. It highlights a critical moment in political leadership and governance.
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Roosevelt
Uncle Joe
America
Washington Post
No, With a Broomstick, Will the Woman Chief of Police
The Louisville Courier Journal ponders if Hunnewell Kansas town's female police chief would carry a hatpin for defense asking humorous questions about equipment and readiness in a small town controversy.
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Hunnewell
Kan
Louisville Courier-Journal
Bryan’s Popularity Draws Hope for Texas Stay-at-Home Citizen
The Houston Journal-Post notes strong interest in Bryan moving to Texas with millions hoping he would settle there as a stay-at-home citizen, while Memphis remains unconvinced of his popularity.
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Bryan
Texas
Memphis
Houston
Riddle Solution Still Eludes Publication
The Baltimora Sun notes that the riddle of the Sphinx remains unsolved and that she refuses to comment for publication, continuing the mystery surrounding the ancient puzzle.
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Bailey
Baltimora Sun
Roosevelts Silent West Trip Makes No Noise
Chicago News notes Colonel Roosevelt doubted he could ride through the western region unseen until he attempted the journey, presenting it as an oppressive silence overcome by persistence.
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Roosevelt
West
Chicago News
Also His Speech
Before condemning Lorimer too severely, consider his service to the cause of direct choice of senators.
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Lorimer
Boston Transcript
Too Much of a Good Thing Taft Recalls Reciprocity Hope
President Taft faced renewed debate over tariff reciprocity as a key factor in his renomination bid. Supporters emphasized economic benefits while critics warned of political risks. The discussion shaped campaign messaging and party unity ahead of the upcoming nominating season.
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Taft
Local notices and events from the May 16 1890 issue
The Casino association plans a Salado picnic next Sunday while a YMCA reception is held tonight. Sheriff Davis reports hail damage to cotton and a $5000 state encampment fund drive starts this week. Belknaps order white uniforms for encampment. Miss Bettie Blum receives opera glasses from Temple Beth El. Catholic Knights of America set a May convention in Austin with about 100 from the local lodge. G Schober departs for Berlin to attend a German school. Mr and Mrs Ben Collins head to New York for O R C convention. Fair association directors confirm $22,000 subscribed and the fair will begin soon. A Westminster pastor reception marks his anniversary at 211 Camalogo Street.
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Casino’ Association
Salado
Xy M. C. A
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Davis
San Marcos
Belknaps
Bettie Blum
Temple Beth-El
Catholic Knights of America
Austin
G. Schober
City Brewery
Germany
Berlin
Ben Collins
New York
Collins
The
Fair Association
Newsboys mock Diaz amid Mexico war taunts on San Antonio corners
Observant Citizen quotes a street brawl of language as boys on the corner of Losoya and Crockett streets trade jibes about Diaz and Mexico. The piece notes youths’ wartime slang and taunts by Madéro forces chasing Mexican targets, with signs of rough treatment when targets fail to outrun.
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México
Losoya and
Crockett Streets
Juarez
Diaz
Madéro
Political Aspirations Echoed in Chicago Journal Line
The Chicago Journal notes that a figure cannot expect Democratic nomination yet insists on pursuing his policy agenda. The remark frames a partisan struggle and future political moves within the party context.
New Jersey Woman Seeks Roosevelt Family Reasoning
A New Jersey woman asks Colonel Roosevelt to explain why his family does not have twelve children, noting she believes the speaker was born in Missouri. The Pittsburg Post reports the inquiry and Roosevelt’s response details.
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New Jersey
Colonel Roosevelt
Missouri
Pittsburg
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Yiu
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Bax Macon
Lafollette
Milwaukee
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Westminster Presbyterian Church
L. M. Weiss
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