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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1913

Page

4

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Fragmentary OCR text shows no coherent event, names, dates, or places to identify a news item or outcome. The readable bits resemble unrelated strings and monetary figures without context.

San Antonio Light September 1913 circulation figures

The San Antonio Light reported total September 1913 circulation of 585,806. Evening and Sunday editions posted daily averages of 19,244 and 21,365 copies respectively, with net paid daily averages of 17,784 and 19,922. Certifications by advertising associations and agencies are cited as authoritative.

San Antonio Light Association of American Advertisers San Antonio XN. W. Ayer & Son Philadelphia America Europe

Officer Fired at Ground and Killed Suspect in San Antonio

An unnamed man fled a storefront, a pursuing policeman fired toward him, and the fugitive fell mortally wounded. The officer defended the shot as aimed at the ground to stop him, arguing police must not shoot fleeing suspects. The piece condemns offi cious shooting and urges adherence to due process.

San Antonio

The Colonel and Mexico Roosevelt Speech Excerpt

The colonel plans months in South America and published a written address arguing the Progressive party will grow stronger and asserting strong American action to protect property and citizens. He denounced failing to act as inviting anarchy and stressed readiness to use force if needed.

Roosevelt South America New York Progressive Party Santo Domingo Lves

Stand by Mexican policy critic urges Roosevelt support

The speaker defends his criticism of current Mexican policy, praises Roosevelt’s Americanism, and argues the United States must protect Americans abroad. He contrasts this stance with Knox’s cautious approach and calls for adherence to a firm policy toward Mexico and other nations. The message suggests such positions could boost Roosevelt as a presidential contender.

Roosevelt United States War Department Mexico

Gasoline Plot Darkens Italian Embassy Row

A diplomatic dustup centers on gasoline imports at the Italian embassy. The first secretary faced scrutiny over duty free gasoline claims, while the second secretary is urged to return from Rome for explanations. President Bryan’s silence leaves the tale unresolved.

Department of State Senor Gamboa Baron Chinda Thomas Nelson Page Italy Washington Page Rome Bryan

Remarkable study by Mayor Gaynor on the Jesus arrest and trial

A late New York Mayor Gaynor study on the arrest and trial of Jesus, found sealed in a City Hall desk compartment after his death, blends juristic analysis with reverent tone. The essay surveys Gospel accounts Josephus and related sources, reflecting detailed research from his time on the bench.

Gaynor New York Jesus City Hall

Mayor Gaynor Analyzes Trial of Jesus Under Jewish Law

Tacitus cites extensive Hebraic and Roman law sources as a basis to review Jesus trial. The essay argues the arrest was illegal the charges prosecutable the Jewish court valid the trial unfair held at night and Pilate weakly failed to intervene. It preserves praise for both Christian and Jewish readers while judging the Sanhedrin and Pilate.

Tacitus Gaynor Jesus Pilate Sanhedrinn

Forceful rule needed to stabilize Mexico says Mexican Herald

The Mexican Herald argues only a strong government can restore peace and enforce reforms in Mexico. It contends most opposition stems from banditry and self serving interests, and that lasting change requires sustained rule and citizen education.

Mexico

Prohibition Sparks Conflicts Across Oklahoma and Tennessee

The Denison Herald questions Prohibition as 187 gallons of liquor and 8131 beer bottles were seized in one Oklahoma county. It notes Oklahoma and Tennessee remaining dry and asks if Texas will follow, arguing reformers seek to remove saloon politics entirely.

Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Denison Herald

Poison and Passion in a Family Tragedy

Pierre Dollet hovers between duty and fear as his mother near death confesses a shared wish with his father to die together. The dying mother urges him to sleep, recalls love for her husband, and hints at using poison to end suffering. Pierre discovers his mother and father's fate sealed as dawn reveals a chilling silence.

Pierre Dollet Pierre Dollet Tie

Vestments and Vivid Fabrics Highlight Fall Fashion

A smart waistcoat defines fall attire using bright fabrics from silk and cotton cretonne to Chinese brocade with a striped blue and black taffeta example. In contrast a somber medical note extols sugar as a surgical antiseptic, praising cane or beet sugar for disinfection and microbial protection.

George Magnus Munich

Impatient Old Gentleman Demands Civil Service At Stamp Window

A crowd forms at a stamp window and an irascible elderly man becomes furious waiting his turn. He misinterprets the civil service window and demands stamps then swears at the clerk, finally storming off declaring he will carry his letters himself.

Civil Service

Heaviest Leatherback Turtle Brought to Port Sold

A 1000 pound leatherback turtle eight feet long was captured by the crew of the schooner Gleaner off Fix Island. Auctioned today, J Nagle bought it for 150 dollars. Aquarium keepers note it is the port's first leatherback in fifteen years.

Gleaner Fix Island Tapper J. Nagle Columbus Avenue Aquarium

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