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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
4
The San Antonio Light sets forth its historic affiliation with the Gazette and confirms its exclusive Associated Press wire service. Publication offices are listed at 609 611 Travis Street between Avenues C and D.
The piece critiques reforms and political promises in the United States. It contrastly notes Gaynor’s tenure amid a worsening police relation with crime, touches on tariffs, Mexican policy under Taft and Wilson, and the push for woman suffrage. It analyzes Latin American unrest, Mexican turmoil, and Roosevelt’s stance, ending with distrust of peace efforts.
The article argues that Argentina Brazil and Chile may seek personal gain by mediating US Huerta conflicts, despite US leaders Wilson and Bryan insisting the mediation is disinterested. Diplomatic suspicion grows as motives of the ABC nations are debated amid Mexican and South American conditions.
A piece argues that spending within San Antonio keeps money circulating locally. It explains how purchases yield wages, taxes, and reinvestment locally, while dollars spent elsewhere flow away. The author urges residents to keep dollars at home to bolster the city’s economy.
The passage contends that Vera Cruz and recent events spur a flood of historical claims and fancies. It asserts wars since the Crimean conflict, cites Huerta era Mexico, and imagines historians mobilized like soldiers to recount every phase of Mexican history.
The piece argues many northern writers distort the Alamo tale mixing myth with events from the Santa Anna siege. It recalls Travis's last message, the 6 March 1836 assault by about 6000 troops, and Texans choosing to die or fight, urging readers to study the true history in San Antonio to honor the siege’s legacy.
The New York Sun argues the United States Department of State requires a seasoned, steady leader in international relations. The piece warns against confusion between lawful executive actions abroad and potential usurpations that could invite impeachment.
The Supreme Court decision affirming state power to regulate insurance rates heightens debate over federal control. State-by-state rate laws create costly diversity and widespread business uncertainty. Experts say the issue needs careful study and steady public leadership to seek a logical national solution.
An Utica Observer letter argues medical students should operate on dogs under anesthesia to mirror human surgery. It contends this practice builds skill before treating patients, likening it to athletes practicing before games.
Denison Herald notes talk that Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo could be named ambassador to France. The piece argues his popularity and courtly manners would suit a diplomatic post while acknowledging other qualifications.
The Salvation Army holds a London congress opening July 11 with about 50 000 visitors and delegates. Reports claim 100 of 700 American officers will be sent abroad to Australia South Africa India and possibly China as expert workers to spread American methods and progress under Commander Eva Booth.
The article argues the new Federal banking system aims to centralize control and decentralize reserves with the governor as commander-in-chief. It stresses that banking experience is not essential for the top post, as technical advisers will aid all levels, and broad policy will shape the system across constituent banks.
The Majestic Theater presents a rich vaudeville bill praised for variety and high class entertainment. Welsh male singers lead with sublime concert tone, amid acts by Anita Diaz with trained monkeys and the Rutans double act, plus comedy by Leightons and Bollinger Reynolds and others.
A humorous anecdote from Ladies' Home Journal features a teacher urging children to balance skills with both hands. An inquisitive pupil asks for proof and challenges the motion by asking the teacher to perform a quirky task. The exchange highlights cheeky classroom dynamics.
A rich man's two poplars and a poor widow's trees face neglect and mockery. Gnomes trim and revive the old trees at night, restoring their beauty and lifting the old lady's spirits as her trees bloom again like the once grand ones.
The North Carolina Supreme Court holds corporal punishment by flogging is not reasonable and cannot be sustained. The case involved a Wake county convict whipped by a guard. Chief Justice Walter Clark notes that prison discipline does not justify flogging and that the practice has been abolished by many powers, including Mexico.
The article discusses a tall comb over and mantilla styling revived in fashion with varied materials and colors. It also notes a speaker dismissing punitive practices, mentions abolishing flogging in Texas prisons by executive order, and cites a North Carolina court decision as context against reinstating corporal punishment.
The president calls for adjournment around July 1 and endorses a modest legislative package including the trade commission bill two anti trust bills rural credits water power regulation and appropriations. He hints he would back delaying the presidential primary bill if this program clears the Senate.
A reader to The Light questions why the mayor and aldermen do not replace old dilapidated curbstones while cement sidewalks are laid on Main Plaza. The writer urges curb repairs with every street and sidewalk project, tying improvements to the bonded civic spirit.
The Lewisville Courier-Journal notes a rise in piracy as Chinese government insolvency leaves the coast ill protected. Pirates aboard a ship from Hong Kong seized 30 000 in specie after overpowering Canton guards. the skipper escaped in a coolie disguise as soldiers were killed and wounded.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a Senate clash over Rockefeller donations for farm demonstration and boll weevil extermination. Critics call the funds tainted by blood, while supporters argue profiteers return fortunes to the people and restore restitution through voluntary acts.
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