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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows post office notation San Antonio Texas second class matter and agency references Beckwith Special Agency New York Chicago Tribune buildings. Not enough context for full item.
Notice requests readers to provide both old and new addresses for changes and to notify the office if delivery is irregular. It lists telephone 174 and states the San Antonio Light is sold at hotels and newsstands across the United States.
Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, certifies that the San Antonio Light printed 632,198 copies in April 1911 with a daily average of 17,739. Free copies and returns totaled 16,560 daily 652 weekly net paid circulation 17,187. Sworn before Notary John J. Wahl in San Antonio May 8 1911.
John W. Foster criticizes Theodore Roosevelt for shifting from anti arbitration to pro arbitration as president. He argues Roosevelt failed to foresee future implications and condemns inconsistency while acknowledging Roosevelt's overall contribution to peace.
The text contrasts Julius Caesar and the Man of Sorrows with Roosevelt and praises Mr. Foster as a model of consistency, noting that greatness involves inconsistency while praising Foster as steadfast.
The piece argues that party labels no longer guarantee fitness and that voters want true representation over bosses. It cites Senator Bailey and Senator Martine of New Jersey in a dispute over the Lorimer investigation, praising independence from party dictates in moral issues.
The ex-president of Mexico departs in secrecy on a rainy day, leaving power with a sense of melancholy. He could have provoked deeper civil strife but chose resignation, earning some respect for avoiding further turmoil.
London Punch humorists abroad in Washington speculate that Senator Lorimer of Illinois may resign before the senate probes his re election. They should meet Lorimer to see he clings to any matter involving him and cares little for public opinion.
Miss May Kinnear of Boston reports a dream revealing Captain Kidd's treasure. Her brother George Kinnear is carrying out the digging based on the dream's guidance.
Walter Greaves, once Whistler’s pupil, is described as capable of sublime ink throwing to create works like A Rocket or a chimney sweep. A Chicago man, Pancakus, attempted suicide by Lake Michigan water, but the comment suggests he should have pursued the tortilla route for a safer end.
After a few more months of the Camorrist trial observers expect a clear verdict. The remark suggests that conclusions may come soon once testimony and records are reviewed fully.
After failing to persuade Madero by arms the Diaz government turns to force again. The rift widens between rhetoric of peace and the fire of government actions as buildings burn.
Down at Jourdantown stores shut during a religious revival while in San Antonio divine service and dollar worship are shown as synonymous in local observations.
In a Chicago Record-Herald opinion, the suggestion is made that labor fighters should retire to a secluded spot to avoid harming innocents and that they might shoot until they are all exterminated, highlighting public alarm over violent confrontations.
Six months in the penitentiary imposed on car hoodlums in Brooklyn as a sign of growing use of harsh penalties to curb rowdyism, reflecting the New York World’s view on crime punishment.
The Chicago Tribune notes Chief McWeeny issues an arrest on sight directive against labor sluggers. Papers pledge to chronicle every arrest made under the mandate.
A Philadelphia North American quotation argues that peaceable citizens need a gun for defense, noting that anyone can carry a gun except those who need it to guard against holdup men.
Dramatic writer Glenmore Davis known as Stuffy is delayed by a self inflicted cheek wound while rushing to a New York dinner. He enters amid a parade of footmen and a slippery rug, slides into the party and quips that he always comes in that way.
The Temple Telegram reports a fierce dispute over renaming Brackenridge Park in San Antonio. Mayor Callaghan faces strong public sentiment that outweighs politics as discussions hinge on Brackenridge's deed via the Waterworks Company, which once owned the water utility.
Senator Beveridge at a Washington reception observes a diplomat wearing many decorations and recalls a German prince story about two crosses in a gift box. The anecdote ends with the grand duke laughing at the humor of honors and petty gifts.
A Plunkville philosopher notes that a grin does not guarantee that it is aimed at him. The Sageville sage agrees and adds that many other ridiculous looking objects are around, offering a humorous caution against overreading facial expressions.
A 1910 poem argues that wasting time is the greatest earthly crime. The speaker condemns idle people and others who squander minutes and hours, urging banishment to an island where they cannot disturb others. It emphasizes urgency and the preciousness of time.
A five passenger automobile, bought for 285 dollars, upends the Appleton household. Lysander John endures mounting bills, absurd gadgetry, and shifting fortunes as the car devours savings and speech alike, while Mrs. Appleton frets over allowances and the risk of a straight jacket. A comic tale ends with the husband muttering under the machine.
A Civil War era photo captures Lieut. J B Washington of the 8S A/4 and Lieut. George A Custer of the Fifth US Cavalry meeting on May 1 1862 after Washington was captured by Gen Casey's pickets. Both were West Point graduates and former classmates.
The Observant Citizen notes overgrown vacant lots with sunflowers and reports officials notifying owners to show cause for neglect. He recounts seeing trash in alleys and yards and quips that consistency is a jewel as he questions city cleanliness and enforcement.
A personal reflection on weed cutting season describing the new hoe and the routine maintenance with a file. The writer warns of redbugs and the painful aftermath including stiff joints and blisters from weed patches teeming with insects. The piece contrasts the unpleasant task with the simple mystery of disposing of old hoes.
A rustic poem depicts the start of the round-up season with foremen urging cowhands to prepare gear and quit lounging. The bunkhouse fire fades as the outfit gathers at dawn for the roundup, signaling an end to idling and a return to work.
In the Civil War Mississippi Valley battles Madame Turchin and an older widow known as Mother Bickerdyke stood on the field without arms, guiding mercy to the wounded. She earned praise for tending soldiers at Donelson Belmont Shiloh Mission Ridge and Chattanooga, later welcomed by veterans in Topeka with reverent cheers.
Editorials argue wealth no longer guarantees freedom as capitalists lament ridicule for old attire. They note failure to secure a federal charter for the Rockefeller fortune would not be fatal, since the fortune has thrived without such a charter.
The Chicago Tribune reports Hon. Nie Knack, a member of the Academy of Immortals, has been appointed city scavenger of Meline as further honors accrue.
A brief note from the Atlanta Constitution describes how a candidate’s speech at stopover stations during a special train journey sparks early momentum, with a nomination rumor surfacing as the journey continues.
In the Richmond News Letter readers describe how Camorra prisoners heckle a judge as if he were a baseball umpire, noting the crowd’s loud derision during proceedings.
Ty Cobb helped a longtime neighbor secure a postmaster appointment, marking a notable local political or community advancement.
Omaha Bee notes a witty baseball remark describing a player who excels at batting with runners on base, highlighting a savvy hitter’s stance and timing.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Diaz failed to deliver a calm pose on a barb wire fence, underscoring the public craving for a true statesman who can endure tense display with composure.
Chicago eases with a safe supply of mayors for another generation as Carter Harrison III comes of age this year. The Minneapolis Leader notes the enduring political dynasty and its implications for city leadership.
The Cleveland Leader notes that the California legislature enacted 1200 laws in its recent session, prompting public demand for a recall action as residents grow frustrated with the pace and scope of lawmaking.
An American seeking proof that Bacon authored Shakespearean works dredges a river bank in England hoping for clues to the authorship debate though his efforts may not advance literature, he could aid navigation with found objects.
A Washington Herald item notes a girl sophomore writes an essay on War using vivid imagery and powder scent as a satirical element in a school assignment.
The Raleigh News and Observer reports the supreme court's opinion on the Standard Oil case suggests a lenient stance, arguing you are guilty yet allowed to proceed with limited consequences, facilitating continued activity.
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