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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
8
Two individuals Charles Diehl and Harrison Beach are tied to telephone charges listed as 6.00 and 2.00 with a date code 05. The fragment presents a small utility or billing note possibly from a corporate ledger or personal account. The text provides limited context beyond these names and amounts.
Notice asks readers to provide both old and new addresses for delivery changes and gives a phone contact. Mentions the San Antonio light on sale at hotels and newsstands across the United States.
Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, reports April 1911 totals: 839,198 total monthly circulation and 17,739 average daily circulation. Net paid daily circulation 17,187 after 16.5 thousand free copies and returns. Sworn before John J. Wahl, Notary Public, San Antonio, 1911.
President Diaz resigns after decades presiding over Mexico and the nation rejoices in his downfall. Observers note his high statesmanship and courage while acknowledging his failure to adapt. his exit marks the removal of an obstacle to liberty and progress as the world moves forward.
In Chicago the house fly is blamed for nuisances and health risks as it naps during progress. A public appeal invites residents to join a slogan urging decisive action to swat the fly and prevent its intrusions.
A humorous yet cautionary column argues golf harms neither sport nor manners, but warns of risks as a ball explodes in the eye and a golfer risks sight. It cites Elgin businessman R. E. Hamilton who cut open a ball and suffered a mysterious “busting” noise as doctors hope to restore his sight.
A rambling editorial piece mixes anti fly swatting rhetoric with satire on naval power and world affairs. It argues eradicating manure piles to curb flies, jokes about “nursing bottle” targeting, and quips about England and the US navy surpassing each other. It ends with a riff on rumors of Abyssinian emperors and a mock plan to light a “dark and ancient mystery.”
The general board of appraisers in San Francisco rules that Chinese sausage is not bologna. The decision is deemed unimportant, with a tongue in cheek remark that someone who eats one kind should have the other for dessert.
The police say Leon Ling is believed hiding in Chicago and will search all Chinese restaurants in the city after widespread publicity.
Philadelphia Record questions the Root amendment as a brake on reciprocity, calling it a strange move by a Taft ally. The New York World argues Canada seeks pulp trade but export taxes may fade as provinces join the reciprocal program.
Detroit Free Press asserts that eliminating reciprocal policies on agricultural goods between Canada and the United States would not harm farmers and would not only benefit consumers but also spur cross border pulp production, aiding both manufacturers and workers on this side of the border.
The Providence Journal editorial argues the hearings serve no new light as members have already formed opinions on the reciprocity agreement and will vote accordingly when the time comes.
Des Moines Register and Leader editorial argues reciprocity policy will decide public support for parties. It states Republicans may win if reciprocity succeeds, while Democrats would gain if tariffs rise broadly. The piece frames a stark, unavoidable choice for senators.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press notes that observers who studied the Canadian reciprocity pact expect it to function well in practice and benefit both countries. They urge a thorough test of the agreement and warn that future congresses could repeal if unsatisfied.
The house with strong republican backing has adopted the reciprocity bill, making its passage more likely. Antireciprocity opponents in the senate risk stultifying themselves by voting against a measure aimed at aiding farmers who lose from Canadian reciprocity.
The Times-Democrat argues that failure of the bill in the senate would place responsibility on Republicans while praising Democratic precision and discipline and the leadership's skill and intelligence as a rebuttal to claims the Democrats lack governing qualities.
The Hartford Times speculates that the fate of reciprocity depends on Taft supporters in the Republican senate. It argues that if Massachusetts and local senators along with about twenty others back renominating Taft, they will join Democrats to pass the bill.
A discussion of Civil War winter quarters contrasts the harsher wartime with the boredom and hardship of winter camp life. Soldiers faced cold, hunger, and desertions, while photographs depict cabins, cards, singing, letter writing and storytelling to pass long days.
A 1910 poem by George Matthew Adams contrasts thrift and contentment with past folly. An old man sits in a fig tree shade, enjoying lemonade and ice cream while reflecting on his frugal life and wealth. He contrasts himself with former spenders and notes the copper on the beat.
Observant Citizen laments two men in South Heights who whistle constantly on streetcars, harassing riders. The piece notes how one whistler entertains briefly with classical and medley tunes, but a second man joins, intensifying the disruption and prompting passenger questions.
The account follows Katy Brownell, a 19 year old bride who enlisted with the First Rhode Island infantry. She became a famed color bearer in bold battles from Bull Run to Newbern, guiding troops as bullets and canister ripped around her. Her husband Rob ert Brownell fought beside her until wounds ended their field service.
Citizens study ordinances to determine if whistling can disturb the peace. The discussion centers on whether a whistle heard by others constitutes a disturbance and if enforcement could target sound in public or at home.
A Kansas City Journal quote notes that murder in court is often treated as insanity or the unwritten law rather than a formal motion. The remark cites Colonel Theodore Roosevelt describing the distinction in legal terms.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes that President Diaz, despite his setbacks, retains credit for holding powerful positions under pressure and outclassing ex-Secretary Ballinger.
The Springfield Republican notes not all senators Roct and Lodge support a reciprocity pact with President Taft. It states only Democrats show strong loyalty to the Republican president.
The Washington Post reports relief as Senator O Gorman endorses Wilson, countering concerns that the large family might boost opposition to the former president.
The Kansas City Star notes the idea of Justice John Marshall Harlan as a vice presidential option. At 78 he would be ten years younger than Henry Gassaway Davis, making him a notable alternative.
The Charleston News and Courter notes two thirds of insurrecto horses bear the T. R. brand, a detail said to fuel widespread chatter about the revolution's progress.
The Philadelphia Record notes ex President Roosevelt praises arbitration treaties as excellent but warns the Big Stick policy should not be despised.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that dropping a president pro tem leaves Senator Sherman continually in charge, a move seen as reactionary to keep him on the job.
Vice President Sherman will visit Utica to assess available employment opportunities and gauge which jobs may open after the coming year. Chicago News notes the trip aims to understand local labor prospects and potential economic activity.
A short item notes prospects of American success if universal peace comes, questioning how Theodore Roosevelt would fulfill his dream of dying on the battlefield. The line reflects wartime rhetoric and editorial stance from the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Boston Transcript notes Woodrow Wilson is "in the hands of his friends" as he remains under constituency support and care. The report frames his condition as stable with allies watching closely.
A Houston Chronicle note questions why Senator Lori mer is not yet proceeding and suggests supporters demand a fuller inquiry. The item frames the delay as a political issue and references public pressure for answers.
The Albany Journal notes Henry L. Stimson calling himself likely the most ignorant man on military affairs in the United States while contrasting his view with Dr. Leonard Wood, framing a tense policy discussion.
Ruins described as at least 10 000 years old were discovered in Arizona. The remark notes Arizona’s slow path to statehood, reflecting a historical vantage from the Nashville Tennessean.
The Washington Post notes that running for office remains the most common form of marathon politics as many sprinters seek public service.
The report notes President Taft's sympathies favoring the ultimate consumer. It recalls his last New York visit where he reportedly ate four dinners and one lunch, according to Cleveland Leadeg.
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