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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1911
Page
4
The San Antonio Light publishes a October 1911 circulation statement certified by Harvey L. Steele. The note lists daily averages of 16 525 paid copies and totals 16 578 to 16 859 with exchanges and free copies. Notarized by John J. Wahl in San Antonio.
The article surveys proposals to make the national monetary system elastic without losing control. It notes the Aldrich plan and central bank criticisms, referencing the National Monetary Commission and fears of plutocracy, while acknowledging many reform ideas remain debated and tentative.
The piece argues English critics abroad easily mock American flaws from shipboard prose to hotel plumbing. It cites Filson Young as an example of a foreign writer labeling Americans as immature and hypocritical, while editors profit from such commentary.
The piece argues currency reform should be nonpolitical and decentralized to avoid political pressure on money and credit. It cautions against centralizing control and suggests that stabilizing the monetary system requires normal business life and possible surgical adjustments to aid production and distribution.
The piece cites English critic James Bryce describing Americans as good natured, lacking cruelty, able to laugh at themselves, and guided by fatalistic Providence. It notes Bryce’s views were formed after time in the United States and reflect potential biases some readers hold about national traits.
A humorous critique of Harold Begbie's book mocking plumbers prompts the Institute of Plumbers to convene and seek legal opinions on libel. The piece praises plumbers' virtues while lampooning critics and highlights the clash between satire and respect for trades.
A 1695 maiden speech by Lord Ashley, later Earl of Shaftesbury, stunned the House when he could not speak for a moment. He then uttered a single line urging counsel for prisoners tried for high treason, illustrating public support for legal aid.
Mrs. Leslie Carter draws praise in Rupert Hughes play as Jeannette Moreau and Jeannine Bartet with Count Remy de Margye in a tale of conversion and love. Franklyn Underwood, Lynn Pratt, and George A. Stillwell also shine. the production is praised for strong acting and a clean, morally focused story.
A London Chronicle piece surveys podomancy the palmistry of the foot and Onyedomancy nail marks in light of fortune telling. It notes physiognomy metoposcopy and anthroposcopy as studies of facial and bodily features and mentions spasmatomancy and geloscopy as methods linked to expressions and laughter.
Edgar Lucien Larkin describes a late night astronomy session from 1 to 3 am at Lowe Observatory California. The article guides observers to identify Alcoyon Hyades Aldebaran Mars and Saturn along the earths orbital viewpoint and notes Saturns rings and planetary positions.
A fragmentary excerpt from Burges Johnson in Harper's Magazine shows a speaker evangelizing ecstasy and grief. The verse blends grand imagery with classical allusions and a shadow of doubt as night falls.
The article notes that Continental outlines appear on Mars but are vague, with canals likely nonexistent or misreported. It advises rising early to observe the night sky as Mars and Earth align, predicting a splendid winter sky show from the planetary conjunctions.
A Concordia man named Joe Hilbert swallowed dresser handles bolts and nails after removing them from a bureau. Doctors performed a delicate operation removing about twenty nails needles hairpins bolts screws tacks and metal and wood fragments. He had eaten for about a week and his stomach was filled with the objects. He has a fair chance of recovery.
As others view it, Mr. Roosevelt campaigns for arbitration treaties this week bearing on the Taft era. The Springfield Republican notes his persistent stance and club activities during the effort.
Washington Post reports Canada may seek the champion Moham ed Clark to compete abroad if Canada does not invite him. the implied move would push the champion to travel to Canada for competition.
The Kansas City Star notes President Taft appears more insightful after his western tour, suggesting his wisdom has grown since the journey began despite critics in the West.
A Denver Republican line praises naval strength by noting fourteen miles of warships rivaling Carnegie’s philanthropic totals as an imposing peace demonstration. The comparison underscores era debates on military power and wealth as symbols of national security.
A Pittsburg Dispatch note claims a Wall Street suggestion favors Harmon and Littleton, arguing the pairing would not increase the Ohioan’s chances.
Nat Goodwin claims marriage to him was a business venture and hints at bankruptcy in that line, per the Washington Post report on his remarks.
A playful Denver Republican quip notes a wish to know Orville Wrights secret for maintaining balance in a townhouse. The remark imagines a clever, unseen method to keep things level and steady.
An excerpt from December Young's Magazine recounts a laboring stevedore at Memphis docks whose great strength with two anvils ends in a fall into the river. The crew mock him as he cries for someone to throw a rope to avoid disaster.
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