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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1913
Page
4
Dr. A. T. Schofield argues that women are more human than men in key traits, with sharper color vision and greater life tenacity. He contends improving the race rests on women's physical and moral development, noting Paris siege data and predicting men decline as new inventions favor women.
The event in Worcester Massachusetts featured Luis Cabrera former Mexican Chamber of Deputies leader. He argued instability in Mexico stems from the absence of a middle class and urged constitutional reforms to create one, a view echoed by Massachusetts newspapers.
The Constitutionalists led by Carranza push a reformed economic plan to expand opportunities for all Mexicans, arguing against wholesale land confiscation and for a rebalanced system that benefits the Mexican people rather than concessionaires. The piece notes U S interest in informed dialogue and cites surgeon fee variations as a fairness example.
A strong reaction rises against the College of Surgeons arguing it could create a surgical aristocracy. Proponents say membership honors exceptional skill and education, while critics warn of favoritism and public disadvantage.
A city fire destroyed a building as mud clogged streets hindering access by the fire department. Only the fire chief’s car reached the scene, highlighting a costly need for paved streets to ensure engines can respond and insurance rates do not rise.
The New York World reports Texans have begun tearing down the Alamo in San Antonio. Decay plus halted restoration funding left the upper story removed and restored material sold. Governor Colquitt's efforts to save the landmark face an imminent threat to total destruction.
A discussion questions whether Democratic platform makers at Baltimore considered Mexico. It argues constitutional rights should shield American citizens on borders and abroad, ensuring protection for persons and property by the U S government, while noting the platform lacks mention from both major parties.
In a brutal night of fire and hunger, Ralston, a down and out writer, is urged by Spencer to seize a chance. He sheepishly descends into a burning building to file a dramatic flood of copy for the Call, winning the editor’s trust and a fresh start.
The piece notes women in New York disguise the lower face with heavy veils while keeping eyes visible through lighter mesh. It praises Oriental veils as piquant and coquettish, emphasizing the Turkish veil with sheer craquele mesh upper and Chantilly border.
A San Antonio writer recalls 1500 fans riding home from an Austin football game who faced overcrowded streetcars and long waits after a late I N G N train. The letter attacks the street car company for peak load ignorance and questions why extra cars were not provided for regular patrons. One Who Suffered.
The article mocks public fear of new scientific claims from astronomers claiming Mercury diverges from Newtonian gravity and the Moon may be approaching Earth. It satirizes experts predicting a fast moving Moon and a distant arrival, noting exaggerated timelines and the public’s gullibility.
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