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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1911
Page
4
Charles 8 Diehl Harrison L Beach provide business office and circulation contacts. It urges subscribers to give both old and new addresses when changing paper delivery and to notify the office if delivery is irregular. The paper notes its sale at hotels and newsstands nationwide.
Harvey L. Steele, circulation manager, certifies the San Antonio Light had total April 1911 circulation 532193 copies, daily 17739. Free copies and returns total 16560 daily 552. Net paid daily circulation 17187. Notary John J. Wahl attests on April 8, 1911.
The Madero family faces accusations of turning Mexico’s new government into a family affair while their prior support for the revolution is recalled. Supporters say they funded the struggle and risked lives, and that loyal patriots would rely on their longtime backers from the firing line. Critics warn of ingratitude as opportunists seek to reap rewards.
The piece argues the city shifts reflect a tottering old regime and civic shame, noting the Brackenridge park renaming as the last straw. A Citizens' mass meeting at Beethoven hall last Saturday is seen as a direct response to the mayor's action.
The article recalls fervent public oratory and a mass meeting in San Antonio praising reforms and civic righteousness. It notes 168 illegal votes could void the charter election, with 177 proven illegal cases and 278 questionable ballots, boosting Citizens' party prospects amid Diaz era upheaval.
A New York City meeting seeks congressional action for an extended cheap parcels post and faster mail service. Testimony in St Paul shows Express firms like Wells Fargo grew capital to 24 million with dividends up to 310 percent, funded by the public. The bill for parcels post is before Congress and public pressure grows.
Counter revolutions have begun in Mexico with two men arrested for conspiring against President Madero. Pending quitbreaks are quelled, but more will follow. Madero and de la Barra anticipate further revolts before matters are settled.
A Tuesday lieutenant reiterates that anonymous messages cannot be noticed. The writer’s name must accompany any letter intended for publication in all cases.
A dispatch reports Owls ended a dinner in St Louis, clarifying the Owls were not the Texas Owls who stay on at banquets while the chef keeps serving, stressing the distinction between groups.
A local official nicknamed Sheriff Bob shows limited artistic capacity by drawing drafts payable to the Fair Line, highlighting a quirk in his public duties and financial handling.
President Hastings insists the paper combine is not a trust but serves benevolent aims and to “get all they can” for their operations, framing the motive as public spirited and profitable. The remarks prompt renewed scrutiny of consolidation in the press industry.
The discussion centers on whether asserting that product output is being curtailed constitutes a trust claim. Critics argue labeling such practices as illegal restraint is unfounded while supporters warn against hidden limits harming consumer choice.
A brief item notes Senator Bailey plans to run in 1912, signaling a forthcoming challenge for opponents. It adds a grim aside about enemies probing weaknesses and mentions rumors that Lorimer may resign before the next investigation, implying ongoing political maneuvering and secrecy.
Fire at Dreamland, the Coney Island resort, devastates parts of the amusement complex. Local residents report heavy smoke and investigations begin as fire crews work to control the blaze.
A terse statement notes that only the Dead March Soul is suitable for the Diaz department in Mexico, signaling a strict musical preference or protocol without broader context.
An Atlantic City minister who stated that the Bible teaches myths will now reflect on the difference between orthodox belief and heretodoxy, exploring the implications for his ministry and guidance.
Report says new sensations loom as the Lorimer case unfolds causing public interest to grow. Citizens wonder whether a senator may be uncoupled from office amid ongoing inquiries.
Two years after retirement talk Diaz keeps burning bright in public life though fame has faded. The Shreveport Times notes his enduring energy and lingering flame in a changing scene.
A string of satirical comments from multiple papers mocks Diaz and Madero amid reports of European travel exile and political turmoil. Observers note Diaz’s resilience, objections to his rule, and potential alliances as Mexico navigates postwar leadership and reform.
The Havana Post notes rumors of a plot to kill him do not deter the insurgent chief Madero as he enters Mexico City. The piece questions whether Mexico can afford harm to the rebel leader as he advances his movement.
Observation notes that General Madero is likely to realize in coming months that revolutions are dangerous to initiate and hard to quell, reflecting a cautious view on upheaval.
A man impersonating Lord Normanby intrudes St. Stephen's robing room and sits on the woolsack before confessing a missed appointment. At Beefstead club that evening Banister the actor wins £50 by a madcap bet about the royal assembly.
A playful poem surveys science, Shakespeare, and Bacon with gentle humor. It muses on future discoveries like a deathless path, planetary talk, and a world at peace while modern ironies and campus antics surface through witty verse.
A humorous exchange shows the speaker lecturing Bill O'Hooligan on drinking, dress, manners, and temper. Bill resists and strikes, revealing he did not want advice, in a light verse style capturing a street dialogue moment.
Gerald Rutle presents a playful portrait of a famed local character known as Mr Mellow. The poem traces his nightlife persona a generous drinker who buys rounds for friends while the morning light reveals a strained family scene and a mystery around his generosity.
Quip from Puck questions who secured the nomination, contrasting a figure who resembles Daniel Webster with one who resembles ready money, reflecting satirical humor about political appearances.
The piece mocks grand romantic vows as fragile, urging practical affection. It frames love as a barter of daily tasks over dramatic declarations, urging suitors to prove devotion by household chores and steady partnership rather than grand sacrifices.
Prof Joseph King Goodrich, former English chair in Kyoto, argues Japan acted with selfish aims since 1905. He cites early favorable views turning to disillusionment after Russia war and Manchuria actions, noting Japan's anti US sentiment and intent to force indemnities through conflict.
A Boston Herald note jokes that Dr Wiley is a dream er as he investigates the mince pies personally.
Time is nearing when Governor Harman should find it imperative to make a tour of the west as the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes. The item highlights imminent travel by the governor and the regional focus of the trip.
The Buffalo Times reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt focusing on naturalization matters. The piece frames his effort as a broad pursuit of national identity and civic belonging, noting his eagle eye for details in immigration and citizenship policy.
A Kansas City note remarks on a wary stance toward outsiders and jokes that the law may admit jokers by accident, referencing Gover and Woodrow Wilson in a skeptical tone.
A Chattanooga note speculates that Charleston once claimed the Garden of Eden was located there. If true it would mean paradise was lost, a point of ironic congratulation.
The Kansas City Journal mocks the New Jersey governor by nickname calling him the Hon. Wédrun Wilson, as noted by the Cleveland Leader.
A witty Albany Argus note claims General Diaz finally agrees to retire due to the agony of an ulcerated tooth while Senator Lorimer’s dentist reports his teeth to be entirely sound.
An Omaha Bee note says President Taft’s choice of three cabinet officers from Chicago’s Twenty-first ward should raise real estate prices there.
The New York World notes the insurgent Republicans in the senate must prove they are not political frauds now that the reciprocity bill has passed the house, highlighting a period of tense political reckoning and pressure within the party.
A Toledo Blade item from Youngs Magazine recounts a police court scene with a drunken, disordered man and a magistrate ordering ten days and listing suspects. A dance scene reveals travel chatter and a striking undertaker exchange about city death rates.
The speaker argues the puzzling statement may be a device to divert world attention from Japan. He asserts clear belief that Japan seeks harmful designs toward China and nothing beneficial for others.
Captain Coy misplaced a diamond stud during a scuffle with a prisoner on Santa Rosa avenue. The stone was found about 46 minutes afterward on the pavement, catching the glow of nearby arc lights and resembling a star.
A crowd waited for the late Sims Reeves in Newcastle when he failed to appear. A friend impersonated Reeves, apologized, and explained a near fatal incident before the real tenor arrived, singing well and restoring the audience’s goodwill.
The Baltimore American quotes skepticism about a candidate's bid while another view predicts an easy victory. The clashing opinions reflect uncertainty in the political race and public expectations.
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