San Antonio Light circulation and city hall critique
A 1911 San Antonio Light notice reviews circulation figures sworn by Harvey L. Steele and John Wahl, then comments on city governance. The piece criticizes mayoral inaction on street conditions, noting aldermen Uhr and others attempted remedies without success.
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T. Hervey L. Steele
San Antonio
Ime
Harvey L
Steels
John J. Walk
San Antonis
I John of
Wahl
Nexar Co
Responsibility for San Antonio Streets Debate
Editorial notes that citizens share blame for city conditions if they elect incompetent leaders and fail to scrutinize finances. It singles out the mayor for sole responsibility for San Antonio streets, citing persistent poor macadam and approving but faulty pavement standards, including the Travis Street situation.
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Arne
San Antonio
Une
Mwe
Lake
Travis Street
Purifying English Critics Clash Over Grammar Standards
An eastern critic challenges Yale Professor Lounsbury on defending errors when a writer of standing has used them. The piece argues for better English while mocking compulsory college composition and praising practical improvements and clear expression.
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Lounsbury
Yale
Macantius
Foolish Peace Talk Degrades Youth Morality Says Anti Militarist
An anti militarist in a magazine critiques militarism in youth, arguing that moral guidance along with the idea of liberty are under threat. The writer attacks the notion of noble possibilities of twenty first century civilization and questions the country’s youth and national independence in a pointed, opinionated piece.
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Holy
Violenet
Mapater
Angender
Japoring Shaw
Sousie
Wanlwy
Tia
Taos
Ani
Civy
al- Mer
Boston
Jimi
Republic
Debate over independence ideals and arms policy
The writer questions how the Declaration of Independence and the fathers ideals relate to modern armament and international duties. They argue nations act mainly for self preservation, noting a strong navy and risk in invasion deter European powers and Asia, and caution against pacifist moralism.
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Ion
Europe
United States
Asia
Meney
Planet Earth
Rome
Cardinal Furiey Elevation and papal rites described
The article details the papal ceremony surrounding the elevation of Cardinal Furiey, the roles of Cardinal Satolli Scurratt and Cardinal Gibbons, and the debate over whether Arch Bishop O Connell or Apostolic Delegate Paluono would be elevated first. It explains the red biretta, the hat’s symbolism, and the ceremonial vestments and rights of cardinals within the church hierarchy.
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New York Times
Yono
Satolli JL
Mer. Scurratt
America
Berrells
Marchese Sucripante
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Satoli
Pope Teo
Cardinal Furiey
Arch
Apostolic Selegato Paluonio
Teoma
Mis Aocore
Ines
Otter Ecclesiasti
Cardinal Highier
Burning Books and Barbarian Fire
An arcane note critiques destroying books as harmful and praises preserving literature. The text references ancient Alexandria and a scholar’s defense of reading, penned with archaic spellings and a chaotic rhythm.
Letters to the Light on socialism and Christianity
A San Antonio reader with socialist views replies to The Light editorial on socialism. He argues Marxist theory parallels Christian aims and urges readers to support a socialist press and political platform to end poverty. The letter cites Webster, Christ, Marx, and calls for a political program and government influence.
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San Antonio
Tex
Sociellam
Karl Marx
Christ
God
Jehovah
Belier
Earth
Diseabey'ang Its Cure Melassing Dever
By Edny Wottt. The article defines relapsing fever as a contagious disease linked to famine and overcrowding. It describes symptoms fever chills headaches and back pain with cycles lasting about fourteen days and notes fatalities are generally rare.
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Edny Wottt
Firmness of Madero and cabinet choices analyzed
The Galveston News argues Madero’s refusal to replace cabinet members shows he leads beyond a mob. It notes objections come from former Diaz allies and that excluding them risks faction ostracism, but setting aside objections aims to unite all elements quickly for lasting peace.
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Gonton
Goose
Alexandria
Walmer Tagehot
Galveston
Madero
Diaz
Dladero
Mitt
Maden
Beabout–Angle Nuptials Reported At First M W Church
Adie ta Beabout and Misa Angle Ade wed Sunday at the parsonage of the First M W church. The couple will live with the bride’s parents as Mr. Beabout has accepted a position with the bride’s father. Terre Haute Star reports the ceremony.
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Misa Angle Ade
Harry Beabout
M. W
Mr. Beabout
Terre Haute Star
Beart's Dev Poems of Sentiment
A lyrical fragment describes a luminous muse named Beart in gardens and wind filled with love and beauty. It references eternal eyes, visions, and the clash of love, beauty, death, and mystery as a narrator addresses her evocative presence.
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Beart
Dev
Presley
Bynes
Charles W
Aalnetce
Corn on the Cob Calamity at Club Dinner Fiasco
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer retelling a club scene Briggs endures a corn mishap as his fiancée Frances removes kernels from a cob at table. Briggs remains calm eating the remaining corn while a waiter is summoned for a fresh portion. Taft looked so innocent in context of Roosevelt era policy metaphor.
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Briggs
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Francois
Open Face Triggers Fall of Noted Society Figure Jones
Observant Citizen Jones, once admired for his open countenance and elite status, loses ambitions after a single impulsive act. At an upscale reception his decision to wear a skull cap publicly sparks a fatal irony as a feminine remark exposes vanity and leads to his downfall.
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Jones
Claex
Alrigh
Tates
Froz
Population figures for China from recent census data
The London Globe cites a total population for China proper Manchuria and the new dominions at 312 425 025, noting earlier estimates often exaggerated. It recalls Rockhill’s 1904 estimate of China proper under 270 million and suggests overall empire size around 490 million, with natural increases since.
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London
China-proper
Mancheria
New Dominion
National Review
China
Mongolia
Rockhill
Political Cartoon Quips Spark Ohio Primary Debate
A playful jab questions a voter turnout strategy in Ohio as Archie stays away from the polls. The line hints at broader election tactics and voter engagement dynamics in the state.
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