San Antonio Light History Note and Agency Credits
A brief, archival note lists The San Antonio Light and The San Antonio Gazette as components, with edition names Evening Daily and Sunday Morning. It credits the Associated Press and notes postal entry as second-class matter. It also mentions Beckwith Special Agency and Tribune Building references in New York.
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Evening
Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Beckwith
New York
Tribune
Eage
San Antonio Light April 1911 circulation figures certified
Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, swears the San Antonio Light had a total April 1911 circulation of 632,193 copies, with a daily average of 17,739. Net paid daily circulation reaches 17,187 after 16,560 free copies and returns are accounted for. Notary John J. Wahl witnessed the oath.
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Harvey L. Steele
The
SAN Antonio Light
Harvey
Steele
Lorimer Case Returns Verdict of Bribery in Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate reports Lorimer would not have won his U S Senate seat without bribery and corruption and asks the U S Senate to reopen the case. New evidence emerges as Edward Tilden fights a production order and Edward Hines asserts campaign money secured the result.
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Illinois State Senate
William Lorimer
Senate of
United States
Illinois Senate
Senate of the
Illinois
Lorimer
Senate
Edward Tilden
Senate Committee
Pettit
Edward Hines
Ideolones
Aldrich
Dr Pearsons Retires To Sanatorium At Ninety One
Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago, a renowned philanthropist who has donated about 6 million dollars to educational and charitable causes nationwide, plans a quiet retirement to a northern sanitarium at age ninety one calling it his first vacation.
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D. K. Pearsons
Chicago
Cou Eens Ely
Wealthy Chicago Philanthropist Dr Pearsons Dies
Dr. Pearsons built a vast fortune in Chicago through legitimate means and then devoted his life to giving it away. He pledged to provide sufficient income for his heir while living, and his quiet generosity aimed to benefit people for many years. He sought no publicity and died peacefully after a life of purposeful benevolence.
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Dr. Pearsons
Chicago
Corral Believes Mexican War Will End With Long Struggle
Vice President Corral of Mexico doubts resignations of Diaz and himself will calm the country soon. He urges persistent federal pursuit of rebels and favors General Reyes’s potential to reorganize the army. He warns peace will come faster if he leaves power and says Reyes’s rise is unlikely.
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Corral
Mexico
Diaz
Reyes
English Rights and Baseball Etiquette Across Borders
The passage contrasts English legal detail with American sports fan reactions. It mentions a foul ball in New York injuring a man who left early, notes Texas Varsity staging Senator Bailey's resignation as burlesque, and comments on Laredo's optimism and viewers in warlike postures. It also jokes about reactions to a Bronco home run and potential cerebral hemorrhage.
Taft Speech Cited as Echo of Historic Curse
A historical echo is drawn from Taft's remarks calling certain figures "small-headed men" as reminiscent of a harsher historical condemnation. The comment frames the speech in terms of past moral scorn and political critique.
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Taft
Stimson Pick Highlights Taft Cabinet Shifts
Across editorials from New York World to Philadelphia Record the Stimson appointment is portrayed as a major concession to Sagamore Hill and a move to elevate standards for national service. Commentators praise Stimson for experience and reformist stance while noting political calculations around renomination and balance with Roosevelt loyalists.
Mexico shifts army recruitment away from prisons
The Mexican government abandons selecting soldiers from penitentiaries, citing prior convicts as poor soldiers and overmatched against insurgents. Government anticipates a stronger army by recruiting from ordinary citizens with political rights.
Englishman Sues Diaz Regime Over Mexican Disturbance
A British subject in Mexico plans to sue the republic over property losses amid ongoing unrest. The case could prompt Great Britain to deploy naval power to demand justice, amid fatalities among Americans and broad American interest.
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Diaz
Mexico
Republic
Great Britain
Charles Anderson Fined for Profane Language Case Appeals
Charles Anderson of Staples was fined $75 and costs in Judge Gus Cook's court yesterday for alleged profane and indecent language over the telephone. The case has appealed to the county court. He is accused of calling a Southwestern young lady operator a liar during a phone conversation.
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San Marcos
Charles Anderson
Staples
Gus Cook
Anderson
Southwestern
The Mexican Situation
A compilation of editorials from the Boston Herald New York World and Philadelphia Record discussing Diaz’s ability to stay in office. They frame resignation as necessary to avert anarchy while noting insurgent gains at Juarez influence Diaz and Madero’s stance.
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Diaz
New York World
Juarez
Madero
Philadelphia
Border commerce and insurgency tests amid peril
The wires warn that continued cross border trade requires U S officials to deal with Juarez authorities as insurgents threaten property and lives. Papers urge prudent action, arguing that intervention could cause quicker harm than delay while trusting the president’s course.
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Congress
Brooklyn Eagle
The Parting: A Hat's Farewell to Summer Friends
A nostalgic poem in which a straw hat laments its worn state after summers of crowds and games. The speaker recalls joyful moments, mentions a change in color from Alice blue to Helen pink, and ends with farewell to the hat as Doctor Osler is called.
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Nat
Alice
Helen
A Greed-Soaked Fraud Letter Exchange
A reader recounts a scam letter from Ezra Wood proposing a $1000 investment for a square-hole auger with promised profits of $20,000 per year. The recipient pretends interest then suggests giving the deal to a poorer neighbor, exposing the callous mockery and the fraud scheme’s impracticality.
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Newt
Mr. Newkirk
Ezra Wood
Ezra
U S Policy Opposed to Intervention in Mexico
The New York Evening Post argues that forcible U S intervention in Mexico would be disastrous. It says such action would unite Mexican factions against Americans and provoke massacres of U S citizens resident in Mexico.
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Henry L. Stimson
Mexico
United States
New York Evening Post
Honest Ohio citizens demand graft probe and full punishment
Canton Repository urges a thorough investigation into legislative graft charges and punishment for the guilty, rejecting any whitewash inquiry. The statement frames public demand for accountability in state affairs.
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Ohio
Canton
Misery Likes Company In Mansfield News
A Mansfield New item notes General Madero struggles with insurrectos while Governor Harmon faces a democratic legislature, reflecting political tensions in the era.
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Misery
Famous Civil War Photographs From Henry House Scene
The account recalls July 21 as volunteers clash in the first great battle of the war. Union batteries under Ricketts and Griffin occupy Henry hill while Confederate sharpshooters attack. Thirteen Confederate and eleven Federal guns duel until rebels surge from cover, seize the Union position, and trigger a panic as fresh Confederate troops arrive.
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Henry
McDowell
Ricketts and Griffin
Young’s Branch
Henry Hill
Wil son Advocates Civil Service for Agriculture Secretary
The note cites Tama Jim Wilson urging that the agriculture secretary post be placed under civil service, reflecting ongoing discussion as 1812 approaches. The quotes also comment on statesmen facing public scrutiny with calm composure amid political expectations.
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Jim Wilson
Agriculture
Civil Service
Washington Post
Quote on Baseball Umpire and Contempt of Court
A Philadelphia Inquirer item notes it is hard for a U S Supreme Court justice to grasp why a baseball umpire does not use his right to place bleachers in contempt of court.
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United States Supreme Justice
Philadelphia Inquirer
Taft voices US stand against new territorial gains
The Pittsburg Dispatch quotes President Taft in emphatic terms rejecting any desire to acquire additional territory, reflecting a strong national sentiment against expansion.
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Taft
Pittsburg Dispatch
Wells Fargo Dividend Cheered Amid Market Agita
A Milwaukee News critique notes Wells Fargo’s 310 percent dividend as aiding Teels’ cause, the strongest live support cited since agitation began. The remark frames the payout as a political lever rather than a financial signal.
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Wells-Fargo
Milwaukee News
Underhand Bribe Mentioned in Denver News
A Denver News quotation argues that office bribery is no more respectable than cash bribes, implying both undermine public trust and ethics.
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Denver News
Morgan Buys Luther Autograph for 25000
J Pierpont Morgan purchased an autograph of Martin Luther for 25000, paying with his own autograph that could be worth far more. The Savannah News reports the exchange as a rare memorabilia deal highlighting Morgan's collecting interest.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Martin Luther
Mr. Morgan
Savannah News
Tariff Reformers Face Critics in Times Opinion
The Pittsburg Post notes that the calamity howls fail to move tariff reformers, marking a significant sign of the times as reform efforts continue despite disasters or crises.
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Pittsburg Post
Or the Verdict Appealed. Sayings of Famous Men 1911 Model
A compact note quotes sayings attributed to notable figures with a focus on public judgment and legal restraint. The Philadelphia Telegraph is cited as the source in the historical snippet.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
There Is a Reason They Declare an End to Fighting
James J. Jeffries says he will never fight again and Colonel Roosevelt vows he will never be a candidate again. The Atlanta Constitution notes the mutual resolve and questions public blame.
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James J. Jeffries
Roosevelt
Atlanta_ Constitution
Not Side-Stepping Any Medal
Mr. Carnegie shows no need for a large gold award to mark his philanthropy yet he accepts the recognition with modest grace, as noted by the Pittsburgh Post.
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Carnegie
Pittsburg
Taft Praised as Peaceful by Charlestons Reporter
The Charleston News and Courier notes Mr Taft as peaceful when spoken to, but accuses La Follette and his supporters of not believing it.
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Missouri
Mr. Taft
la Follette
Charleston News and Courier
Carter Has it Down to a Science
Mr Bryan spoke with Mayor Harrison for about thirty minutes and may have learned several points to use on his return. Chicago News notes the strategic angle in the exchange.
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Carter
Bryan
Harrison
Chicago News
Champ Clark Cuts Whiskers After Bryan Smooth Face
Washington Post quotes Champ Clark stating he shaved off his whiskers to mimic Bryan’s smooth face. The remark playfully warns that emulating Bryan could lead to a close shave for others seeking a similar look.
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Champ Clark
Bryan
Champ
Washington Post
Joys Plan Brief California Visit Then Return
Mr and Mrs Joy Peoples and their child, visiting California, will depart this week to spend several days with Mr and Mrs Joy Love, as noted in the Aurora Beacon.
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Joy Peoples
California
Joy Love
Aurora Beacon
Content With Getting Elected
A Springfield Republican reflection notes that a "grand old man" often outlives popularity and that Diaz never possessed strong popularity as his political force.
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Diaz
Springfield
Swing to Oregon Calls for Uncle in Wilds
A quirky note hints at an upcoming journey toward Oregon. The speaker mentions swinging toward adventure and a looming request or invitation from an uncle figure amid vast wilds.
The Ultimate Consumer At The Mercantile Cleaver
A fragmented lyric-like piece portrays the speaker as the ultimate consumer who bears the costs of overpriced goods. The narrator rails against daily purchases from butchers grocers and clothing shops, paying for shoddy wares and deadbeat debts as prices rise and bears the blade of fate.
Matt and Jeff Fans Spark San Antonio Dedication
Observant citizens note strong local support for Matt and Jeff in San Antonio. The Light premium department was broken into last night and the Matt and Jeff series was stolen. Police investigated as rumors swirled about disappearances before learning only two books were taken and the duo would continue to "do stunts."
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Matt
Jeff
San Antonio
Light Premium
Mutts
Jeffs
Mutt
Governor Wilson Faces Other Pebbles on the Beach
Marion Mirror notes that Jud? Governor Wilson is not the only pebble on the beach, signaling competing pressures or rivals in the political scene.
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Wilson
Marion Mirror
Harmon boom risks loom in perilous times
The Lima News reports trouble as the Harmon boom goes loose too soon, signaling hazardous conditions and unsettled times for the community. Local authorities warn residents to stay cautious and monitor updates.
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Harmon
Lima
In Themselves Senators Feel Lone Amid Insurgents
Senators LaFollette and Bristow increasingly feel isolated as insurgent factions gain momentum in the Senate. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes growing discord and questions party cohesion amid dissenting voices.
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LaFollette
Bristow
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Governor Harmon Eyes Sunday Ball Issue But Remains Unmoved
Governor Harmon considered the legalization debate but remained indecisive as the Toledo Blade notes he did not commit or recognize a clear stance on Sunday baseball.
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Harmon
Toledo Blade
Julius Caesar Is Some Calciminer
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item jokes about applying whitewash in Columbus and suggests hiring Julius Caesar Burrows as an expert for quick work.
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Julius Caesar
Columbus
Julius Caesar Burrows
Cleveland
Twenty-One Years Ago Echoes In The City
The Light notes Troop G of the Third Cavalry marching to Fort McIntosh Laredo, Y M C A board meeting tonight, Sheriff Bodemann visiting, Maverick Rifles new uniforms expected, and various local events. Also mentions a new guard house, a birthday anniversary, and the twenty-second anniversary of a severe hail storm in Texas.
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Third Cavalry
Fort McIntosh
Laredo
Y. M. C. A. Board of Directors
A. Bodemann
Boerne
Mahncke
Maverick Rifles
F. H. Bushick
Houston Post
Cumbland Presbyterian Church
Paine Methodist Church
Jokers
Board of Trade
Fort Worth Spring Palace
Military Post
Thos. H. Abbott
Twenty-third Regiment
D. 8
Stanley
Charles L. Sauer
Belvin Street
Widowhood and discreet notes cross distant papers
A collage of brief society items and crime hints from Michigan Iowa Omaha and England notes. Mrs Coulter stays in bed Mrs Henn lays a sidewalk engagement announced in Evanston and Atlanta papers tease how Arthur Croxton took the news.
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Boston Transcript
Michigan
Iown
Henn Nas
Savannah Avenue
Evanston
Margaret Roesing
B. Roesing
Arthur
Croxton
Virginia Man Advocates Kissing for Men in Vision
The Dayton Journal notes a Virginia man promoting same sex affection as a political illustration. He imagines a scenario with Senator Burton while referencing Senator Pomerene in a provocative stance.
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Virginia
Pomerene
Senator Burton
Dayton Journal
Governor Harmon and New Harbor Plans Noted
A Marion Star comment questions Harmon’s Democratic legislature view. St John New Brunswick rapidly grows commerce, prompting government to construct extensive harbor docks. A witty exchange cites appendicitis in a New Yorker’s family and a sharp retort about staying in luck.
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Doaded
Harmon
Marion Star
St. John
N. B
American makers mail catalogs to China fail to sell
English language catalogs reach China but are unread and the goods advertised are not purchased even if translated into Chinese. Chinese buyers show little interest in the products despite publication.
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China
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