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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
4
The piece argues that hanging murderers does not deter crime and questions the justice of executing a woman. It contrasts capital punishment with life imprisonment as equally or more effective societal protection and predicts sensationalist reactions will cloud the issue.
The article discusses the case of 24 year old Mrs. Bessie Wakefield sentenced to death in Connecticut for aiding in her lover’s murder. It notes the rarity of female executions, civic pressure for clemency, and the moral debate over capital punishment for women and the justice system.
The piece argues that the recent tariff law will not quickly lower living costs and that benefits may be long in coming. It notes many provisions are not yet in effect and predicts continued high costs, while stressing broader economic lessons, trust evictions, and currency reforms as part of the process.
The article notes Bavaria’s king Otto, once mad and ruling little, was confined and his administrators handled affairs without his input. It reflects on similar historic mad rulers and suggests such removals are rare as progress continues.
The piece reviews Bavaria’s transition from Otto to Ludwig III, noting the staged legality of the change. It explains how the Diet voted for Ludwig, while he declared Otto deposed, preserving the myth of divine royal right as the modern process sidestepped public input. The writer muses on royalty fading in modern times.
El Paso Herald extols Theodore Roosevelt, praising his wide range of talents from soldier to scholar. It notes his boundless enthusiasm, ability to enjoy all venues, and his habit of engaging in science or geography quests before returning as a brisk, keen politician.
The Philadelphia Record discusses Eugenics versus survival of the fittest. It cites Nitesche’s critique of Christianity for preserving the weak and degenerates. A medical society speaker notes advances keep alive people who lower overall vitality, arguing soul development matters more than physical strength for future progress.
The Brownsville Herald discusses possible embargo measures on arms to Carranza and the risk of recognizing him as a belligerent. It notes Huerta appears set to ignore the U S request for resigning his post since February, warning that contempt could be a dangerous move.
The Georgetown Commercial editor returns home after attending the National Editorial Association council in Chicago. He describes meeting old friends, hearing Emmeline Pankhurst address 5000 people, and notes busy days ahead for next week. He praises Texas and mentions Chicago’s large, bustling population.
The Chicago Tribune cautions that state and local government bonds enjoy tax exemption under the new income tax law. It warns that such exemptions may spur inflation and "easy money" for politicians issuing public improvement contracts, risking unneeded borrowing.
The Indianapolis News quotes a U S Bureau of Education report claiming two years of useful life are lost for every American under current school conditions due to compulsory curriculum. The piece reflects on how past school years compared to life after leaving school.
In a mountain sanatorium at Finse Norway a group recalls a New York tale of Alice Wilson who vanished into a locked room while visiting a house with barred windows. Her father later saves her with a desperate rescue revealing a hidden family history and a divorce motive. The story blends old whispers and remembered glances with an eerie moral.
The latest afternoon tea dance dress features light soft fabric in ecru machine embroidery paired with satin meteor in bright navy. A wide draped sash opens at the embroidery tunic ends, creating a novel look. Patent leather dancing boots with buttoned tops complete the ensemble.
A 101 year old woman who never wore dentures dies in Shipley. Her biographer notes she lost her teeth at 25 and refused artificial ones, a stance the Pall Mall Gazette frames as evidence that absence of opportunity can curb temperance.
A Man's Game closes at the Grand Opera House amid scathing critique. The piece is called poorly written and staged with melodramatic characters and a Western setting that feels eastern in origin. The review notes one minor merit in the last scene and cites author Owen Davis as attempting finer work. A separate note mentions superstition and ancient lore about lightning and citizenship. The piece also cites a historic Roman consulship and then reports India’s wheat harvest record at 369,000,000 bushels.
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